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| Nov. 6, 2019 KP&R | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bullhead City "Fall Classic" Senior Softball Tournament Greetings all, I was curious to see who attended the 2019 Bullhead City "Fall Classic" Senior Softball tournament last weekend? Their numbers appear to be slightly higher than in previous years? Anybody care to share their experiences good, bad or ugly? |
| March 12, 2019 KP&R | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: City of Kingman Excited about hosting Spring World Championships II On behalf of the City of Kingman, I am excited to welcome all of the tournament participants to Spring World Championships II on March 22-24. We wanted to take a moment to remind everyone traveling that they should bring their golf clubs! The Cerbat Cliffs Municipal Golf Course is offering discounted green fees to players! The local restaurant and bar scenes are eager to roll out the red carpet for you! The Kingman Parks Maintenance Crews have been putting their finishing touches on our championship caliber fields with the tournament experience in mind. We at the Kingman Parks and Recreation Department would be happy to answer any questions about the tournament or our the surrounding communities that you might have. Please feel free to give us a call at (928)757-7919. Safe Travels to everyone! Ryan Fruhwirth Recreation Coordinator City of Kingman |
| Oct. 29, 2018 KP&R | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Spring Worlds Leaving Mesquite/St George? No worries. Are you playing in BHC next week? |
| Oct. 29, 2018 KP&R | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Spring Worlds Leaving Mesquite/St George? Sorry Benji, you must be mistaking us with another event. The City of Kingman has never hosted a Senior Tournament in early Spring. We are not associated with the Bullhead City Tournaments that happen in Feb/Nov, if that is what you are thinking. This will be a separate event hosted by SSUSA and we are looking forward to welcoming all of the teams and players to town. |
| Oct. 27, 2018 KP&R | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Spring Worlds Leaving Mesquite/St George? The City of Kingman is thrilled to welcome teams to the 2019 Spring Worlds event! We are confident that players and teams will be pleased with our two multi-field complexes totaling 12 softball sized fields in all. We have three concessions stands, ample parking, tall mature trees, thick green grass and UNBEATABLE WEATHER at this time of year. Add this to our friendly and welcoming business environment, and we believe that we have the receipt or success! |
| Aug. 21, 2018 KP&R | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Long Time Senior SOftball Umpire Passes... It is with sincere sorrow that we announce the passing of Steven J. Hite, a long time Senior Softball Umpire and educator from Arizona. Steve was instrumental in shaping the Bullhead City Senior Softball Tournament in Bullhead City AZ, and he worked a full game load for many years as the tournament grew. He was a great ambassador for the game, and just a heck if a nice guy. Steve was 70 years old. |
| July 24, 2018 KP&R | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: You Make the Call Does this scenario come with Benny Hill music in the background? |
| June 8, 2018 KP&R | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Was The ump I have been a certified umpire for 22 years this Spring. If the Umpire made the correct 'infield-fly' call, then the batter was automatically out and the runners are entitled to advance AT THEIR OWN RISK. The dropped ball is totally irrelevant at that point where the umpire makes the infeld-fly-out call. It is the responsibility of the players to know the rules and to play heads up ball. I see nothing unsportsmanlike about this situation. |
| March 9, 2018 KP&R | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bullhead Last Week? Anybody play in the Bullhead, AZ Tournament last week? How as the event? |
| Oct. 31, 2017 KP&R | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Anybody playing Bullhead City, AZ this weekend? The weather is supposed to be BEAUTIFUL this weekend in Northern AZ for the 2017 Bullhead City Fall Classic Senior Softball Tournament. Who is planning on being there? |
| Aug. 31, 2017 KP&R | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Good fielders/hitters for upcoming tournament in Sept. Gentleman,it is with both disappointment and frustration that the City of Kingman has been forced to cancel our Route 66 Kingman Classic Senior Softball Tournament. Due to a massive mechanical failure of the City’s main water well, we have been unable to irrigate our fields for more than 3 weeks. This lack of water, combined with unseasonable 100+ degree temperatures degraded our softball and baseball fields and made them unsafe for play. Please understand that we are as disappointed as you must be at this unfortunate turn of events. Of course, all team registration fees will be refunded as quickly as possible. We expect this mechanical problem to be solved in the next couple of weeks, and our facilities to be back in back in their normal championship caliber state shortly thereafter. We sincerely appreciate your interest in the City of Kingman’s Senior Softball program, and we vow that we will bounce back from this set back. If you should have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me at (928) 692-3113. Ryan Fruhwirth Recreation Coordinator City of Kingman |
| Aug. 8, 2017 KP&R | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Needing players for Route 66 'Kingman Classic'? We have had several individual players contact the Kingman Parks and Recreation office stating that their team wouldn't be able to attend the in inaugural 2017 Route 66 'Kingman Classic' Senior Softball Tournament in Kingman, AZ September 8-10th, but that they still wanted to play. I have a list of players ages ranging from 50's to 70's who would be a great supplement to your traveling team so IF you come up short, please call Ryan at (928) 692-3113 and I will try and connect you folks. We are looking forward to a terrific event at a terrific time of year! Have a great day! Flyer: http://www.cityofkingman.gov/Portals/0/docs/cok/depts/parks/schedules/2017_senior_softball_tourn_flyer.pdf |
| July 28, 2017 KP&R | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Kingman Teams have started to roll in for the 2017 Route 66 'Kingman Classic' Senior Softball Tournament, scheduled this September 8, 9 and 10 in Kingman, Arizona. There are a handful of well establish returning teams, but there has also been a grip of brand new throw-together teams. Since this is a Recreational Non Qualifier event, sometimes teams come up short handed. If you are a single who wants to get on a team, please send your contact info to the Tournament Director Ryan Fruhwirth a rfruhwirth@cityofkingman.gov. I will work to find a team at your ability level to compete with. |
| July 5, 2017 KP&R | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: AAA Arizona 60's team needs 2 Outfielders for the next 4 tournaments - SSUSA ID Card required. It's not too late to add a stop in Kingman to that list of tournaments in September! The City of Kingman Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural 2017 Route 66 'Kingman Classic' Senior Softball Tournament! Located just an-hour-and-change outside of Las Vegas, Kingman, AZ is the Historic Heart of Route 66. This three-day 50+ tournament will be held on September 8th-10th. $350.00 gets you a 5 game guarantee with prizes for all players and specialty prizes for the winners of each age bracket! Games will be played at the beautiful Centennial Park Softball complex, a 7 field venue with mature trees, lush grass and plentiful parking. Don't forget your golf clubs! Special Group rates are offered at Cerbat Cliffs Municipal Golf Course for tournament participants! We are also offering local winery tours and distillery tastings. Deadline for registration is August 11th or until age brackets are full. For more details, please contact me at the number below. We look forward to seeing you all in September! Ryan Fruhwirth Tournament Director City of Kingman (928) 692-3113 |
| June 1, 2017 KP&R | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: An unspoken courtsey gesture... As witnessed by an umpire in last night's adult slow pitch leagues... Two veteran pitchers, long time friends and occasional team mates, face each other at the plate. Not a senior ballgame; each having younger team mates for this regular season match-up. Both are excellent pitchers, some 130yrs experience between them. With that experience comes shared respect and courtesy, an honor neither would just 'grant' to the younger players on the opposing team. A tense game, just one run between them. Runners on the corners, an out on the board. The gusts are forcing a higher number of walks than normal, an encounter both pitchers know well. Finding himself behind in the count, and fearing the tying run at third, the pitcher lets the ball slip a little early on his release, sending what would have been a guaranteed walk to load the bases with a power hitter coming up next. There was never a moment's hesitation from the batter. He knew he was going to swing at the outside pitch; the least he could offer as a courtesy to his fellow pitcher to avoid a walk. A slightly off balance swing accompanied by a dropped shoulder resulted in a chopped dribbler that rolled right at the pitcher. A chorus of excited shouts from the infielders, echos of "turn-two" and "Roll it up!" The pitcher, on autopilot, stepped towards the slow-roller, made a clean scoop on the ball and without so much as a moments hesitation, returned the courtesy shown to him by his fellow pitcher. He throws a rainbow to first base, scoring the force out but deliberately not taking advantage of the easy double-play ball. No words were spoken, nor were they needed. Uncommon respect, courtesy and sportsmanship between two veterans of the game. A great example that may be lost on players of a younger generation... |
| May 2, 2017 KP&R | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Looking for a Warm Up before the World Masters Championship? The City of Kingman Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural 2017 Route 66 'Kingman Classic' Senior Softball Tournament! Located just an-hour-and-change outside of Las Vegas, Kingman, AZ is the Historic Heart of Route 66. This three-day 50+ tournament will be held on September 8th-10th. $350.00 gets you a 5 game guarantee with prizes for all players and specialty prizes for the winners of each age bracket! Games will be played at the beautiful Centennial Park Softball complex, a 7 field venue with mature trees, lush grass and plentiful parking. Don't forget your golf clubs! Special Group rates are offered at Cerbat Cliffs Municipal Golf Course for tournament participants! We are also offering local winery tours and distillery tastings. For more details about this exciting new Senior Softball Tournament Opportunity, please see the City of Kingman's website by following the link below. http://www.cityofkingman.gov/Departments/ParksandRecreation/SportsSchedulesStandings.aspx Deadline for registration is August 11th or until age brackets are full. For more details, please contact me at the number below. We look forward to seeing you all in September! Ryan Fruhwirth Tournament Director City of Kingman (928) 692-3113 |
| Oct. 12, 2016 KP&R | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bullhead City Tournament Is anybody playing in the Bullhead City Tournament at the end of the month? I heard they were cutting the ribbon on their brand new three diamond complex at Rotary Park just before the tournament. |
| June 20, 2016 KP&R | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Pay to play a quality tournament Bullhead City runs two great Senior Tournaments per year. They are Recreational non-qualifiers and they usually get about 80 teams every Spring and Fall. They always tell you in advance whether or not it will be a 5 game guarantee or a 6 game guarantee. Of course it is impossible to satisfy everyone, but the organizers put a ton of effort into making sure that 'the little things' are attended to. They have maintained numbers in the 70-80 team range for the past 6 years, so I guess they are doing something right. I know that they have some new staff that are getting to know how the whole tournament runs, and the City of Bullhead just broke ground on three brand new ball diamonds at Rotary Park. If you aren't happy with the Seifman tournaments, why not give Bullhead a try? |
| April 14, 2016 KP&R | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Half Run Rule Just curious SJV, what did you and your team think of this rule? Did it affect any of your games? |
| April 14, 2016 KP&R | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Half Run Rule It was my understanding that this rule was put in place because the BHC tournaments shared fields with Youth and Adult groups who had reservations at the end of each day. This rule ensured that there was never an extra inning game that screwed up the schedule. The teams LOVED the fact that there was no ambiguity as to when they would play. The 1/2 run option did add a new level of strategy to the coin toss...no longer did the winner of the toss simply chose HOME as a reflex... As to poolshark's point about losing by a half run? It is no different than losing the championship game by a full run. If it looks like you are going to come up short? KEEP HITTING THE BALL! The other aspect to consider here is that the Bullhead City Tournament were always for Recreation. There were no rings on the line, no equipment bundles up for grabs...I agree with SSUSA's comment that for Championship play, there is a potential to rob innings from teams, and nobody wants that. |
