EVENT DETAILS

Information About the Event

Luck of the Irish NIT is a brand-new tournament offering your first chance to play outdoors, on the artificial turf at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury, MD.  This tournament is being held alongside the Margie Knight Classic.  The Margie Knight Classic is an NCAA Division III Softball tournament held in honor of the late Salisbury University Softball and NFCA Hall of Fame Coach, Margie Knight.

There will be great college competition on display Friday through Sunday, with the following colleges taking part: Manhattanville University, New York University, King's College, Muhlenberg College, Stockton University, SUNY New Paltz, Juniata College, Randolph Macon College, University of Lynchburg, Carnegie Mellon University, and Salisbury University, all competing at the same complex on the same weekend.

This is a great opportunity for young players who want to play at the college level to see quality college softball while competing with their team on that weekend. Note that this is NOT a showcase or exposure event, but an opportunity for young players to see and experience the next level alongside an early season test for their team. 

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:

http://usssa1hotels.com

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.

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.