Northview Public Schools issued the following announcement on Feb 24.
The Red Whacker Softball Tournament will return for the 20th year (after a break in 2021) on Saturday, March 5. This “Large Ball” tournament is a fundraising event sponsored by Northview High School’s baseball program.
Rules of play are:
• Ages 12 years and up
• 5-6 players per team (co-ed teams are okay)
• 16” ball is used, no gloves needed
• 3 teams play on one field at a time (2 in the field and 1 at bat)
• 4 inning games, 3 outs per inning
• 7 run limit per inning
• Prizes awarded to winners
Participants can pick up and submit registration forms in either the NHS or Crossroads Main Office. Registration forms are due March 1. The cost is $100 per team, which includes a t-shirt for all players. All games will be played at Northview’s “Quad” softball facility. The money raised will be used to support the NHS baseball program. Games start at 11:00 am. The tournament is played in almost any weather, so come on out and have some fun! Any questions, please email Jason Denton at jdenton@nvps.net. Hope to see you March 5…snow OR shine!
Original source can be found here.