EVENT DETAILS
Bring the Heat
-
Tournament DateJul 25 - Jul 26 2026
-
Entry Fee$635 - $735
-
StatureQualifier
-
Age Groups8U - 18U
-
AdmissionTBA
Tournament Division
| Division | Entry Fee | Gate Fee | Max Entries | Teams Entered |
Game Guarantee |
Format |
|---|
Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lane Park (CL) | 5081 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044 | Open in Maps |
| Meadowbrook Park (Mead) | 5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21043 | Open in Maps |
| North Laurel Park (NL) | 9250 North Laurel Rd, Laurel, MD, 20723 | Open in Maps |
| Rockburn Branch Park | 5400 Landing Road, Elkridge, MD, 21075 | Open in Maps |
| Brooklyn Park | 320 10th Ave, Brooklyn Park, MD, 21225 | Open in Maps |
Event Lodging
Note: If you don't know which venue you'll be playing at and want to book in advance, click here to find hotels that are geographically centered between all venues.
| Venue Name | Address | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lane Park (CL) | 5081 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044 | Jul 25-26 | Find Hotels |
| Meadowbrook Park (Mead) | 5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21043 | Jul 25-26 | Find Hotels |
| North Laurel Park (NL) | 9250 North Laurel Rd, Laurel, MD, 20723 | Jul 25-26 | Find Hotels |
| Rockburn Branch Park | 5400 Landing Road, Elkridge, MD, 21075 | Jul 25-26 | Find Hotels |
| Brooklyn Park | 320 10th Ave, Brooklyn Park, MD, 21225 | Jul 25-26 | Find Hotels |
Event Updates
Lodging Information
Our official housing partner, HBC Event Services, has secured a wide variety of options and prices for the event.
To see what is available, click on the following link and look for the event:
We are in constant contact with HBC as we layout and schedule an event. If you book through them, we will do our best to schedule you at parks that are as close as possible to your hotel.
Important Information
Combining Divisions
The USSSA State Office reserves the right to combine the Open/A and B classes if a division is in jeopardy due to lack of registrations. The 16U and 18U divisions may be combined if justified by team registrations. "C" teams in divisions with insufficient numbers may be given the opportunity to play in a higher classification in an effort to ensure the opportunity to participate.
Championship Play
Championship play will have a split bracket format when warranted and feasible.
"C" Division Events
USSSA MD/DE Class "C" tournaments are intended for teams that fit the model of USSSA "C" and all entries into these events are continually reviewed by a committee to determine team eligibility. Teams that are not sure that they fit the definition of being a USSSA "C" team should contact either Stacey Malarkey at [email protected] or the USSSA State Office to clarify and determine their eligibility.
Note that USSSA reserves the right to reclassify teams as deemed necessary, based on a team's demonstrated level of play or other applicable factors. For further clarification on USSSA classifications visit: http://www.usssa1.com/softball/team-info/c-rec-all-stars
Odd Number of Teams:
In cases where an odd number of teams are registered for 4 game events (Open and B) the tournament director reserves the right to select a team to play either 2 or 4 pool games. If no one volunteers to play 2 games, when solicited, the last team to pay the entry fee will play 2 pool.
**NOTE – Events run by East Coast Events are NOT pay at the plate. Umpire fees are included in the entry fee.
Payment - Credit Card
Payment – Credit Card Only
Teams need to take advantage of the online payment option through the www.usssa.com website.
We will only accept payments through the online system.
Note that entry is not locked in until payment is received. Payment is due at least 2-3 weeks prior to event or before the event is full, whichever comes first. Teams that remain unpaid 2-3 weeks prior to an event may be placed on hold, put on a wait list or removed from the event.
Teams must pay their entry fee through the www.usssa.com payment system.
Rainout Line - Weather Communication
Understanding that customer service is our highest priority, USSSA East has a Rainout Line to keep you up to date when adverse weather affects our events. Our Rainout Line number is 410-220-0050. Below are a few different features to the Rainout Line to help assist in communication in the event of adverse weather.? Our Rainout Line offers you a FREE iPhone and Android app to quickly check the status information for the parks being used this week right from your phone. 1. Download the RainoutLine.com app from you app store/market on your phone. 2. Search for USSSA East. 3. Highlight the star to the right of USSSA East. This will make USSSA East the default search every time you access your rainout app. 4. The current park locations will appear with an up to date report as to the status of the tournament. Click on the park name to view the full status message for that desired park. In addition, we highly recommend and we advise that you subscribe to email and text alerts from the Rainout line. Visit www.usssa1.com and at the bottom of the page, select the Rainout line banner. Select “Email & Text Alerts” at the top left and follow the directions on how to receive alerts. **Downloading the app is the quickest and most convenient way to receive updates in their entirety. You can also call 410-220-0050 to receive the latest updates on the status for the all the fields. NOTE: This is our ONLY form of communication in which we use if any delays occur due to adverse weather conditions.Leaderboard
Claim Offer
Save 25% through March 31st
For a limited time, you can save 25% on anything and everything from our friends at Easton/Rawlings. Don't miss out on this amazing promotion - shop now and save big!