Opening ceremony activities, an Everett AquaSox game and pool-play/double-elimination brackets: the perfect scene for a week-long summer softball national championship event.
From July 20-25, USA Softball hosted the 12U, 14U and 18U Class B Western Nationals at Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, featuring 22 teams comprised of approximately 375 athletes. In addition to a few local squads, the majority of teams traveled from California, Hawaii and Idaho. Tallying all of the umpires, coaches and players’ family members, the total spectator attendance was approximately 650.
After a successful turnout two years ago at the 14U, 16U and 18U Class B Western Nationals tournament, USA Softball returned to the area this year to host another opportunity for teams to compete at the national level after their qualification through USA Softball state and metro associations.
In addition to the competition, everyone at the Snohomish County Sports Commission had boots on the ground throughout the week, assisting with opening ceremony activities at Everett Memorial Stadium, capturing team photos for the tournament program, coordinating teams to attend an Everett AquaSox game with players throwing out the first pitch and other event logistics.
SCSC would like to thank the following for assisting in making this year’s event a home run:
- Food Trucks:
- Gusto Wood Fire Pizza
- She’s Got Bowls
- Big Dog
- Kona Ice
- Scotsman Espresso
- Vendors/Business Partners:
- Base By Pros
- D-Bat Skagit Valley
- Dave and Buster’s
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Raising Cane’s
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Boys and Girls Club of Snohomish County
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USA Softball
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Everett AquaSox – host
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Councilwoman Rhyne
