8th Annual Pitch for the Cure
Fastpitch NIT
Northwest Arkansas

June 7-9th 2013
 

6U T-Ball now Coach Pitch! 8U MP & 10U - 18U
(10U 16U & 18U are currently sold out!)
 

Update:  There are 180+ paid registrations from teams in 6 states for this event.
If your team would like to enter online payment is available through Sunday only!

Only teams that have paid and turned in registration forms will be bracketed.
Check your team's entry status here.

This unique event unites regional girls fastpitch teams in battling against causes that affect girls and women.  Since 2006 donations for Komen for the Cure from this event have totaled $155000 for breast cancer research and education. 
 

Your team can be one of the 200+ teams that will help us meet our goal this year.  Your team can work together first at home to raise funds for your Fundraiser Challenge (a great goal) and then join us to see how powerful we are when we all work together to create change.  Plus see the best fastpitch competition in the region while having a fantastic experience!
 

• This is a USSSA NIT DOUBLE POINTS weekend!

• NOW a 4GG with two pool games prior to double elimination bracket play. 

• Registration and Gate fees are rolled into one advance payment of $400.  Parents/Guests/Fans will NOT be stopped at the entrances to pay gate fees!

• Pitch for the Cure provides all game balls.

• Eco-friendly pink balloon release tribute ceremony on Saturday evening to honor those that have struggled with breast cancer.

• Event shirts include all team names.

• Send in your team ads for the event program!

• Prize packages:

  • First place teams in each fastpitch bracket will receive matching softball helmets with face guards for the entire team!

  • Full paid entry will be made to the 2013 USSSA World Series for the 1st place teams in each age bracket if they choose to compete & qualify.

  • Half paid entry will be made to the 2013 USSSA World Series for the 2nd place teams in each age bracket if they choose to compete & qualify.

  • Individual awards are presented for 1st-4th place teams.

• Registration is managed through the Pitch for the Cure website.  Teams will be added to the USSSA listings once payment and registration forms have been completed. 

• Online USSSA rosters are required to be posted prior to bracketing.

We don't want you to miss out....  Register NOW!  

See our site for all the details:  http://www.pitchforthecure.org

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Last minute registrations are being taken for open spaces through SUNDAY MAY 26th only.
To reserve your space in this tournament please contact 2013teams@pitchforthecure.org -ASAP-.
  Upon approval a PayPal invoice will be emailed to you along w/directions
for attaching a registration form by email.
Online payment options are PayPal credit card and check.

ABOUT PITCH FOR THE CURE (www.pitchforthecure.org):

Pitch for the Cure is a program of the Non-Profit for Community Athletes a charitable organization registered in Arkansas.  This annual charity event began in 2006 and hosts girls fastpitch teams from a far-reaching regional area surrounding Northwest Arkansas.  More than 10000 players coaches fans vendors umpires and volunteers from at least 6 states are present at each Pitch for the Cure weekend.  Five ballparks in three NWA cities are used to play out 600+ tournament games in Springdale Fayetteville and Rogers AR. 
 

The event is presented in special partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Ozark Affiliate.  Funds raised through the event will support other programs of the Non-Profit for Community Athletes as well as Susan G. Komen for the Cure Ozark Affiliate.  These additional global ambitions assist in connecting regional youth to fight against breast cancer and empower girls to be active for change in their communities and making a difference in society.

Since creating and presenting the first event in 2006 Pitch for the Cure has raised $155000 for Komen Ozark.  These funds include donations of at least 20% of profits from each annual event along with donations that are specifically dedicated 100% to Komen from special weekend activities occurring at each event.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION:

Non-Profit for Community Athletes functions as an organized sports club that encourages community service and promotes affirmative social skills along with sports skills so that our athletes are prepared to step into their future and create a positive impact in the world.  These intentions are reached by using a variety of activities to support athletes on a one-on-one basis; to attain their goals through team sports; and to give athletes and their families opportunities to shine both in and out of their sporting arenas.

A MISSION:

Non-Profit for Community Athletes uses sports as a means for improving the quality of the community by promoting athleticism volunteerism leadership citizenship and sportsmanship.

www.pitchforthecure.org