Kelso Klassic Update

Blair Setford • April 19, 2022

Kelso Klassic looking for teams to confirm by April 30

We have decided to extend the deadline for entry into this years' tournament until April the 30th. We are at somewhat of a tipping point in regards of the future of the Kelso Klassic. As of now, we have 4 teams for sure, which are Kelso Fastpitch, AWP Lumberjacks, The Tribe, T-Town Fastpitch. The 3 teams that are a possibility, are Belleville Stallions, Springfield MO and KC Fastpitch. These are the same 7 teams that competed last year. We need a minimum of 6 teams committed by April 30th to proceed with the planning and organizing of the tournament. We will take any teams after that point up to a certain date to be determined as long as we can get 6 to move ahead. If your team can't participate, but you have players that would like to play, please contact me or one of the teams listed above to help fill out some rosters. As a reminder, we are an ISC qualifier. Hopefully, you can help spur some interest, so that we can continue with the great tradition of the Kelso Klassic.

Thanks,

Larry Eftink - Tournament Director

573-450-8887


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