Clarion Moose Junior Varsity Softball Tournament Is Announced (02/14/16)

(Submitted by Clarion Area Coach Dan Shofestall)

The Clarion Moose is hosting a Junior Varsity Softball Tournament, on Saturday April 2nd, at Paul A. Weaver Memorial Park, behind Sheetz, off Route 322, in Clarion.

Four teams will compete in this year’s tournament, Clarion Area, Redbank Valley, Clarion-Limestone and Keystone and Clarion. Each team is guaranteed two games (weather permitting).

The Clarion Moose will provide food and drinks for all players, coaches, umpires and fans free of charge. All coaches are asked to encourage their players and fans to eat at the field and thank the Moose volunteers for their time and sponsorship of this annual event.

We will take a group picture on the hillside with all 4 teams at lunchtime. Parents and fans are welcome to take pictures also.

Schedule of events:

Game 1 at 9:00 AM Clarion-Limestone vs Keystone

Game 2 at 10:45 AM Clarion Area vs Redbank Valley

Lunch and Group Team Picture at 12:15 PM

Game 3 at 1:00 PM Consolation game

Game 4 at 2:45 PM Championship game

(Each team is required to provide three game balls.)

There will be a ninety minute limit for each game. If a game is tied after 7 innings, or after the 90 minute time limit, international tie breaker rules will be used.

There will be 15 minutes between games for warm-ups and field prep, between games. Each team will have about 5 minutes for field warm-up.

The home team will be determined by a coin toss, before each game.

There will be no rain makeup.