EVENT DETAILS
Grand Strand Softball Show
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Tournament DateMay 30 - May 31 2026
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Entry Fee$394
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StatureQualifier - USSSA - Points
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Entry Fee
$394
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Gate FeeTBA
Tournament Division
| Division | Entry Fee | Gate Fee | Max Entries | Teams Entered |
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Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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| International Drive Complex | 950 International Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579 | Open in Maps |
| South Strand Complex | 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Drive Complex | 950 International Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| South Strand Complex | 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
Event Updates
WEATHER ADVISORY
Below is the link for the weather in Myrtle beach. As of now we are 100% scheduled to play. If this changes, and/or the park cancels the event. You will be notified immeadiately. If you choose to withdraw from this event, and you have already paid online, you will receive a full refund including CC fees.https://weather.com/us/south-carolina/city/myrtle-beach/tenday
Thank you all.
MIXED E and MIXED D Rules
TIME LIMITS Pool Play 50 mins finish the inning Bracket Play 50 minutes finish the inning +1
HOME RUNS
Mixed D Males 2 Home Runs and 1 UP Females unlimited. All additional are outs only.
Mixed E Males 1 Home Run and 1 UP Females unlimited. All additional are outs only.
BATTING LINEUP 6/4 OR 7/5 3 Males may not bat in 3 in a row..
Examples
M-F-MM-F-MM-F-M-F
M-F-MM-F-MM-F-M-F-M-F
DEFENSE No Restrictions
COURTESY RUNNERS Each team may designate 1 Courtesy Runner per Gender to run for any same gendered player at any time. Ths will be done in the pre-game at Home plate. If a incorrect courtesy runner occupies a base the runner is out and there will be no replacement runner for that occurence.
RED ROOF INN HOST HOTEL
RED ROOF INN
2801 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 203-0809
$119.00 -Standard Double Room w/ 2 full size beds
$124.00-Superior King Room w/ 1 king size bed, small fridge and microwave
Please use VP+623808 when making reservations to receive the discounted rate.
Equalizer Rules MENS D/E Division
Death Row and G2G will be playing as D teams.
The Equalizer will be as follows, 5 Runs to be given at pre-game or the E team may play and additional fielder.
The D team will be home. The Home Run Rule will be 1 DHH + 2 HRs
Thank you
Time Limits
All Pool games will be Time Limit. After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning ONLY
Pool games tied after 7 innings or Time Limit will end in a tie.
All Bracket games will be Time Limit. After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning and play one more
Softballs for Sale on Site
We will have Dudley Hardcore for $90 per dozen. No Shipping No tax
Smash It Sports pricing below
We will have Short Porch Mortar for $90 No Shipping No tax
Smash it Sports pricing below
https://smashitsports.com/products/short-porch-mortar-usssa-pro-m-12-slowpitch-softballs?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18022398370&gbraid=0AAAAADqOo8j1MTF_5zxQ4ebBG7jtiXmkS&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4WozYInitCZjS4-AYBo09sx2qnJdE8tsAqNpfWrHA5a7OFM3ovaUSPoxoC2I4QAvD_BwE
We will have Worth Super Duper for $90 per dozen. No shipping, no tax.
Smash It Sports pricing below
https://smashitsports.com/products/dudley-thunder-zn-hardcore-44-375-usssa-12-slowpitch-softballs-4u12h?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18022398370&gbraid=0AAAAADqOo8j1MTF_5zxQ4ebBG7jtiXmkS&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo_86l2kU4oDoxr3rnjidyQ-HguwUoPkBrIVirJ8unY0k9z3F4HHKWhoCWIsQAvD_BwE
Thank you for playing USSSA!
Mens Home Run & Courtesy Runner Rules / Format
Home Run Rules
Mens E 1 DHH + 2 HRs
Mens Rec 2 HRs
.Courtesy (Bandit) Runner
- The Bandit Runner (BR) may be anyone on the roster.
- The BR must be designated before the game begins This is tied to the player and not a position in the lineup or on the roster.
- The BR will be the Bandit Runner for the remainder of the game. The BR may run for anyone at any time.
- If the BR is also in the batting lineup, and his turn at bat occurs while he is on base, his position in the batting order will be an out. If the BR’s “Turn at Bat” occurs and the BR is ON BASE, an out will be recorded for his position in the batting order. There are NO exceptions. His “turn at bat” occurs when the previous batters turn at bat has ended. “Play Ball” or “Batter Up” need not be indicated for his turn at bat to occur. There shall be no other penalty other than an out.
- The BR role may not be substituted. A Bandit Runner may be replaced on the base only by the player he is running for at the time. The Bandit Runner role is then lost for the remainder of the game.
- If anyone other that the BR assumes a position on the base to run for another player and is not announced prior to touching the base as a legal substitute the baserunner at that base will be declared out.
Runner for the Pitcher
- In addittion to the “Bandit Runner” the pitcher will be allowed a runner other than the Bandit Runner If the Bandit is on base or in jeopardy of being on base when it is his turn to bat. This “pitcher runner” may be anyone on the roster. If his turn to bat occurs and he is occupying a base he will be “out at the plate”.
RAIN Protocol / POOL PLAY / BRACKET PLAY
*In case of a rain shortened event. the Highest overall seeded (from Pool Play) undefeated team (in Bracket Play) will be the winnerAll Pool games will be Time Limit.
After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning and play one more.
Pool games tied after 7 innings or Time Limit will end in a tie.
ALL Bracket Games will be 50 Minutes, Finish the Inning and Play 1 More *Teams will be seeding into Bracket Play based on Pool Play results. Pool Standings Sorted on the following:--------------------------------------------------
1) Winning Percentage - Descending
2) Number Wins - Descending
3) Number Loses - Ascending
4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct - Descending [Not valid if all tied teams have not played each other]
5) Avg Points Allowed - Ascending
6) Avg Run Differential with a maximum of (100) - Descending
7) USSSA Points - Descending
8) Date Team Entered USSSA Database
Once past a tie breaker do not return to previous *In case of a rain shortened event. the Highest overall seeded(from Pool Play) undefeated team will be the winner
Banned / Legal Softballs Updated May 6
Dudley Pro M (Vietnam) Softball - Not Permitted for USSSA-Sanctioned Playhttps://usssa.com/slowpitch/slowpitch-licensed-softball-bat-ball-manufacturers LICENSED AND APPROVED SOFTBALL BALL MANUFACTURERS AS OF 6/16/25
A.D. Starr Baden Sports
Bownet
BSN Sports
Champro Sports
DeMarini
Diamond Sports
Dudley
Pro Nine Sports
Rawlings
Short Porch
Worth
*SOFTBALL BALL MANUFACTURERS NO LONGER LICENSED WITH USSSA (as of 6/16/25)
- Decker Sports
- Elite Sports/Onyx
(Non-compliant balls are not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play)
Elite Sports/Onyx softballs listed below are Non-Compliant and are not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play, effective as of February 11, 2025.
- Elite Sports/Onyx | Energy Slowpitch Softballs USSSA 12? Pro M
- Elite Sports/Onyx | Energy Slowpitch Softballs USSSA 11? Pro W
All approved models must comply, in all respects, with the USSSA Ball Performance Standards. Any unit that fails to meet these standards is noncompliant and is not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play.
In addition to the requirement that a model must comply, in all respects, with the USSSA Ball Performance Standards, to be eligible for USSSA Sanctioned play, the USSSA Certification Marks and all other graphics must be applied permanently, and may only be applied by a current USSSA-licensed manufacturer. The use of stickers or decals is prohibited, and no additional graphics may be added to a ball after manufacturing. A ball with graphics not applied by the licensed manufacturer is an “altered ball”, is Non-Compliant and is subject to suspension under the USSSA Altered Ball rules.
Any unauthorized use, creation, or application of a USSSA Certification Mark without written permission from USSSA is a violation of federal trademark law and may result in prosecution by USSSA.
PLAYERS and COACHES PLEASE READ
If at any time during a game in this event, you feel the need to speak with a director, please inform your umpire. He has been instructed to grant your request. This request needs to come from the coach. Do NOT let the game continue. We cannot fix anything after play has continued. This does not mean anything other than the fact that you will be able to speak with a director. Erroneous rule interpretations may be corrected. Judgement calls are always at the discretion of the Umpire.
Thank you and Good Luck to all of you and Thank You for playing USSSA!
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