18th Annual April Fools Fest
March 31st - April 2nd, 2023
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.
Field Locations
Plainville Athletic League Complex
Everett Skinner Rd, Plainville, MA 02762
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Fields
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Watters (Main Field)
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Nelson (Behind Watters)
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Eisele (Lower Field)
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Tournament Rules
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USA Softball Rules other than stated below:
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Pool Games no new Inning after 80 minutes
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No Time limit for Finals
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Run ahead Rule - 15, 10, 8 after 3,4, 5
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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!
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Home team is official score
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Please submit ALL Scores to Tom (tom@kppridesoftball.com) and Chuck (chuck@kppridesoftball.com) or text score to 508-642-7552
Complex Guidelines
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ABSOLUTELY NO NEGATIVE INTERATIONS WITH UMPIRES
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No Pets – i.e., NO dogs allowed on premises
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No Alcohol policy will be strictly enforced
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No BBQs at the fields (concession stands are at each complex)
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Parents and players are to clean-up after finishing a game.
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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.