The Arkansas Babe Ruth League is giving softball teams a chance to compete in the state tournaments in June. Several age groups will be in Viola June 21 through 23.
Viola City Park will host the North Arkansas State Tournament for ages 6-and-under and 12-and-under, and North Arkansas and South Arkansas will be combined for 16-and-under and 18-and-under. Teams from Mountain Home and other areas have signed up, but more are being sought, and teams from Southern Missouri are also being accepted. Gross Therapy Services is serving as a sponsor, but other sponsorship opportunities are available.
Other state tournaments will be held the same weekend in Harrison. The Equity Bank Sports Complex will host the North Arkansas State Tournament for ages 8-and-under and 20-and-under and the combined tournament for 14-and-under.
In addition, the Southwest Regional Tournament will begin July 2 for all ages in Levelland, Texas. The Babe Ruth World Series will start July 15 for 14-and-under, 16-and-under and 18-and-under in Jensen Beach, Fla. The World Series for ages 8-and-under, 10-and-under and 12-and-under will begin July 25.
Teams looking to participate in the state tournament will need to pay a charter fee. The cost is $15 for 6-and-under, 8-and-under and 10-and-under, and the fee is $20 for 12-and-under and up. To register, go online to arbrl.com.
For sponsorship opportunities or other information, contact Billy Drewry at 870-421-4951 or Charlie Ray at 870-421-0613.
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