Summer Showcase

Rising Stars is excited to announce “Extra Innings” and “Junior Rising Stars”. This will be the first year of extra games that are being added to our traditional showcase tournament. Founded and still managed by Marty and Cyd Cooper, Rising Stars remains committed to provide you with the best quality softball opportunities available. Timing is everything and we feel that this would give your team an opportunity to play extra games to warm-up for any national tournament your team will be participating in. We will extend our hospitality to our college coaches.

Our Summer Showcase Tournament is combined with a high quality Recruiting Camp and a National Vendor Tradeshow!! Over 200 College Coaches will attend this year and we expect many vendors to participate!! Class A and GOLD teams are invited to play. This tournament is an invitational tournament.

The Showcase is located near Fort Lauderdale, FL in a western suburb called Davie, only 7 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. The tournament will use fields at Bamford Sports Complex, Brian Piccolo Park, Driftwood Park and Central Park. Maps and Directions

Showcase dates are July "TBA" and are open to 16u and 18u. Entry fee is $600 per team. Entry fee is due within two weeks of entry.

Players Recruiting Camp will be held on July "TBA". Please click link for information.

Practice game time slots will be available on July 16-18th for those teams that would like extra games before the showcase. Go to Practice Game Request to submit your request. The cost is $50 per team, and this includes balls and two umpires.

Official exhibition play will start on July "TBA". All teams should be prepared to play their first game on Friday morning and be prepared to play through Sunday evening.

Showcase format is Round Robin Exhibition Games. Each team will have 6 Showcase games at 1 hour and 30 minutes. Each team will be assigned to one park for all 6 Showcase games. Each player will have their profile information posted on our secure website available for over 1600 registered college coaches to view, as well as, included in the College Coach Showcase Book. Pitching distance will be 43 feet.

It is MANDATORY that ALL teams submit Player Profile by June "TBA". This information can be done through our online Player Profile Page. Any changes made to the Player Profile database after June "TBA" may not be included in the College Coaches Showcase Book or the Tournament Program.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL TEAMS BOOK THEIR HOTEL ROOMS THROUGH OUR HOTEL COORDINATOR, LIZ. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A $50.00 PER PLAYER PENALTY (not to exceed $500.00).

Please submit your hotel request through the Hotel Request Form. Please allow at least 14 days for Liz to contact you. When Liz contacts you, you will be given a selection of hotels to choose from. Once you select a hotel that best suits your needs, Liz will send you contact information to the hotel representative, who will then contact you. (PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PRESENT HOTEL CONFIRMATION NUMBERS AT CHECK-IN). For any further questions you can contact Liz at (954)236-0573. Please be sure to leave your name, team name, and a phone number where you can be reached day or evening.

Teams that cancel after the entry deadline in the tournament will be charged a $350 cancellation fee. After the game schedule has been completed, teams that cancel will forfeit all rights to a refund. Also, there will be no refund of entry fees due to uncontrollable circumstances, such as weather or not complying with tournament rules.

If you have any questions relating to the tournament, please email our Tournament Director.

Please mail any fees (checks payable to Rising Stars Events) or tournament documentation to
          Rising Stars Events
          9715 West Broward Blvd #322
          Plantation, FL 33324.

At check-in, all teams must submit copies of proof of team insurance and provide a working cell number where we can contact you during the tournament. This is mandatory.

We anticipate 200 college coaches to participate this year. See the list of Schools Who Have Attended in the past.

Game balls are provided by the tournament for all games, including practice/scrimmage games.

All teams should bring their own water/gatorade coolers, as well as, ice and cups for their players.

College Coaches

College coaches please visit our college coach page at College Coach RSVP to RSVP online and for pertinent information.

Vendors

The Vendors Tradeshow will be featured during the tournament at Bamford Park.

NOTE TO VENDORS - Please visit our tradeshow page at Vendor Tradeshows for pertinent information. You can email Rising Stars Tradeshow with any questions.