19th Annual April Fools Fest

April 5th - 7th, 2024

The April Fools Fest is a USA Softball sanctioned tournament hosted by the Plainville Athletic League and managed by KP Pride Softball. This will kick-off the Spring softball tournament season with competitive games in our 12U and 14U divisions.

Tournament Registration

Field Locations

Plainville Athletic League Complex

Everett Skinner Rd, Plainville, MA 02762

Fields
- Watters (Main Field)
- Nelson (Behind Watters)
- Eisele (Lower Field)

Freeman-Kennedy Middle School

70 Boardman St, Norfolk, MA 02056

Fields
- Field 2 (Snack Shack)
- Field 4 (Back Field)
- Field 7 (Parking Lot)

Tournament Rules

USA Softball Rules other than stated below:
- Pool Games no new Inning after 80 minutes
- No Time limit for Finals unless otherwise noted by tourney director
- Run ahead Rule - 15, 10, 8 after 3,4, 5
- You may bat as many Additional Players (AP) as you like, but if you do, no courtesy runners!! No last out last inning. Only courtesy runner is a sub!
- Home team is official score
Please submit ALL Scores to Tom (508)642-7552 and Chuck (508)243-1150 or email to contact@kppridesoftball.com

Complex Guidelines

ABSOLUTELY NO NEGATIVE INTERACTIONS WITH UMPIRES
No Pets – i.e., NO dogs allowed on premises
No Alcohol policy will be strictly enforced
No BBQs at the fields (concession stands are at each complex)
Parents and players are to clean-up after finishing a game.
Post-Game: Due to tight scheduling, all post game activities are to take place in the outfield or outside the field to allow for field prep for the next game.

Tournament Schedule

This tournament will use Tourney Machine to provide schedules, standings, and real time updates. All scores must be texted to 508-642-7552 with the team names, indication of the home team, and final scores.

EX: Yankees 3 Red Sox 13 (home)

Access the Tourney Machine app on your mobile device for easier access.