Q. Where is Sioux Falls?

A.  Sioux Falls is in the very Southeastern corner of South Dakota - 4-hour drive from Minneapolis, 2 1/2 hour drive from Omaha, 3-hour drive from Fargo

Q.  Where are the softball diamonds located in Sioux Falls?

A.  Harmodon Softball Complex is located in east Sioux Falls.  This is our second year at this new location. 

Q.  What hotel accommodations are there in Sioux Falls?

A.  The Spring Classic has 4 major hotel sponsors that are supporting our tournament and it would be very much appreciated if we supported their business in return.

The Best Western Ramkota Hotel is located at 3200 West Maple Street, phone number (605) 336-0650.  You must call the hotel directly and ask for the Spring Classic Softball Tournament block of rooms in order to get the special tournament rate.   All reservations must be received by April 23, 2010.

The Best Western Empire Towers are located at 4100 W. Shirley Place, phone number (605) 361-3118 or 1-888-338-3118.

The Hampton Inn of Sioux Falls, 2417 S Carolyn Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, phone number (605) 362-1700.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2501 S Shirley Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, phone number (605) 361-0122

Q.  How much does it cost at the gate for our fans to get into the tournament?

A.  Nothing.

Q.  What does our team need to do to get into the tournament?

A.  Your manager needs to fill out the online registration entry form (or register by mail) on this website and send the appropriate entry fee to the Spring Classic Softball Tournament, 5523 S. Chuck Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.  The deadline for doing this is May 9, 2010.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!!  You are not officially registered in the 2010 tournament unless the registration form and fee are received by May 9, 2010.  If you have not paid, you will not play.

Q.  Do we need to register our team before the tournament begins?

A.  Yes, you do need to register your team before you play your first game.  You can either register Friday night, May 14, 2010 at tournament headquarters at Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM or you can register Saturday morning, May 15, 2010 at the headquarters at Harmodon Softball Complex.   Tournament headquarters will be at the brick building between the two softball complexes.  You will receive a briefcase bag containing tournament information when you register.

Spring Classic Tournament Rules:

1.  All batters start with a 1-1 count;

2.  Home Run Rule:  Men's C Qualifier - 4; Men's D Qualifier - 2; Men's D Division - 1;  Women's - Unlimited; excess home runs will result in outs;

3.  No-Trot Rule will be in effect for all divisions;

4.  No Arguing of Balls and Strikes Rule will be in effect;

5.  15-Run Rule after 3 innings in all games;

6.  10-Run Rule after 5 innings in all games;

7.  South Dakota Profanity Rule is in effect;

8.  Home team is the official book;

9.  No steel spikes are allowed;

10. Teams MUST be ready to play 30 minutes before scheduled game time (game time is forfeit time);

11. Tournament officials have the right to classify teams and all tournament officials' decisions are final;

12. Tournament officials and sponsors are NOT responsible for any injuries occurring in anyway as a result of this tournament;

13. In case of inclement weather, team managers MUST keep in contact with the tournament directors at the headquarters at Harmodon Softball Complex.  It is YOUR responsibility to find out when you will play your next scheduled game;

14. Only ASA Sanctioned bats will be allowed;

15. ASA Stealing Rule will be in effect for all mens' divisions.