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International Fastpitch Association
For more IFA info, or if you have questions/concerns -please call or text our office phone at any time - (336)541-2971 - We have updated the "Contact" page with the latest contact information
**To sign up for an event or drop from an event - Please email us at our new signup/drop email address
When checking for updates, always refresh your browser. _________________________________________________________ Latest News:
Coaches/Players/Parents/Umpires/Friends- I have decided to step away as Director of Operations for IFA. This decision has come after many Months of Prayer and much thought. My primary business has been blessed and we are continuing to grow, therefore, my focus needs to be on that. I simply don't have the time to give the commitment to this position that I feel needs to be given.
When I started with IFA, it was just a budding softball tournament organization. I have watched it grow to compete with the National organizations and now is one of the largest in the area. On any given weekend, IFA has 30 - 60 or more teams competing, which is unsurpassed in this area. This is simply because of all that IFA gives back to the girls. Larry's vision has become a reality and I appreciate him allowing me to tag along. The last 5 years have been a blast and I want to Thank everyone who had a part.
Thanks for Playing IFA!!
Chris Trogdon _________________________________ Our 2012 Spring Schedule is now posted. We are still working on securing and finalizing dates in Dobson, Statesville, and Lynchburg VA. Once final, we will insert into the schedule. ___________________________
IFA is offering the following promotions
for 2012 We have had several coaches inquire about these packages but aren't ready to purchase until after the first of the new year. We've decided to work with everyone on this and offer installments. If you'd like to reserve a package, just email us now at ifasignup@gmail.com . Let us know the team name and which package you'd like. You can make 3 equal Payments (Jan/Feb/March) or 2 equal Payments (Jan/Feb). Once we've receive all of the payments, we will forward the cards. We hope this helps!!
Package payments must be paid by Jan 15th.
If you are making installments, here are the payment due dates- 1st Install - Jan 15th 2nd install - Feb 10 3rd install - March 10
1 – “Prepaid Tournaments”
** 6 for $1000 You will receive 5 “Pre-Paid” tournament cards that
have a value of $250. This can be used for ANY event in 2012 with NO
restrictions. If you use it for an event with a higher entry fee,
you will just pay the difference. ($300 entry fee – you will need a
“pre-paid” card plus $50).
You will also receive 1 “Free” tournament card.
(This card may be used towards a Tournament Entry Fee of $250 or less
in 2012. Excludes all States, all World Events, Queen of the
Diamond, Clash of Champions, Scaremare, and any event listed as
excluded on the “Who’s Playing” page.) Cost is only $1000.
You will receive 3 “Pre-Paid” tournament cards that have a value of $250. This can be used for ANY event in 2012 with NO restrictions. If you use it for an event with a higher entry fee, you will just pay the difference. ($300 entry fee – you will need a “pre-paid” card plus $50). Cost is only $500. You get 3 tournaments for the price of 2.
Deadline to reserve your "Pre-Paid" Packages is December 31st. Please email us to reserve a package.
2 – “Commit to 10 events”
If you commit to play in 10 IFA events, we will
issue a $50 credit towards each event. You will need to go ahead
and submit your 10 tournaments and we will list you on the
“who’s playing” page. Once you have played in all 10 events, you
will get a “Free” tournament card to use at your next tournament
(please see restrictions listed above for “Free” card).
3 – “Organization discounts” New for 2012 If your organization has multiple teams playing in a
given weekend, IFA will give you the following discounts – 1 team = Posted entry fee 2 teams= Each team will receive $25 discount off of
posted entry fee 3 or more teams= Each team will receive $50 discount off
of posted entry fee ____________________________________
Please keep in mind regarding the Gift Cards- ______________________________________________________________________________
Coaches FYI- Metal Cleats are only allowed in High School division. If you are playing 14U or younger, and one of your players is seen on the field with metal cleats, she will be required to change them. If she is caught a 2nd time during a tournament with metal cleats, she will be ejected.
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Coaches- Rule Book is now posted online. Please see "Rules" tab. _________________________________________
If you would be interested in bringing IFA into your area, contact Larry Stewart for details. _________________________________________
Why play IFA?
- IFA was created solely for girls Fastpitch and we reward the girls for their accomplishments more than any other organization. A few examples - - Any girl that hits a home run will receive a commemorative mini bat and be recognized on our website. - Any girl that pitches a no-hitter will receive the game ball and a free tee shirt and be recognized on our website. - Any girl that pitches a perfect game will receive a perfect game trophy and each player on her team will get a special medal to recognize a team effort. All will be recognized on our website. - We also give game MVP medals- Each team will select and award a game MVP for your first game of our tournament. Medals will be provided by IFA. - After each Championship game- Each team will select and award a tournament MVP from the opposing team. Also our umpires will select and award a game ball to 1 player from each team. Along with these special individual recognitions, IFA also stands out from others by giving additional rewards back to our teams- - IFA Points Challenge – we have the largest points prize package of any organization in NC. - IFA awards some of the best trophies around. Depending on the number of teams, we will give trophies or medals for up to 6 places. - Upon check-in, each team will receive a case of bottled water - Our Home run contest runs from March through August. The girl that hits the most home runs in each age group will receive a special prize. - Our “Race to Four” contest will award the first team in each age group to win 4 tournaments with a set of “Race to Four” hoodies, a pizza party and get to play in the Holiday tournament for free. - IFA also has a few selected tournaments where the winning teams will get free tournaments in 2012. This is in addition to our regular trophy package. - We also award the winners of our State Tournament with a free paid berth to our World Series. A few other special offers- - At selected tournaments, IFA will offer a combine that will allow 5 girls from each team to test their skills in pitching, running, and pop times. IFA will keep track of these stats and post on a special section of our website. - IFA also remembers the siblings that are forced to come along.......at special tournaments, we will have bounce houses and /or water slides set up for the kids. - At IFA, customer service is priority number 1. We are always looking for ways to improve your experience and are open to suggestions. We want each IFA tournament to be the most Coach, Player, and Parent friendly place to play. Give us a try today – We don't think you will be disappointed!
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