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Indiana USFA is proud be the host of the USFA Smoky Mountain Nationals in Johnson City Tennessee July 14-18, 2027. This will be the 20th Nationals that Indiana has held!
This is NOT a stay to play event! We will have a list of host hotels avaliable soon!
Pin trading can be done anytime during the parade of evening activities on Wednesday.
Here is the itinerary for the week:
Wednesday
9:00 AM Coaches Meeting
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Parade and Pin Trading
4:00 PM Pool Play Begins
Thursday
8:00AM-8:00PM Pool Play Continues
Friday
Pool Play Finishes and Bracket Play Begins
Saturday
Bracket Play Continues
Sunday:
We will try to wrap up everyones division on Saturday but in case of weather or large turnout please plan on playing Sunday.
Tournament rules:
All rules will be under USFA Rules (rules can be found on line) Any rule not covered we will refer to the national federation rulebook.
Run rules:
12 after 3 innings
10 after 4 innings
8 after 5 innings.
Time limit for all games:
All games are 75 minute games.complete the inning
Pool play may end in tie
Bracket play must produce winners.
Coin flip is done to determine home team in pool play.
Higher seed from bracket will be determined from higher seed out of pool play into bracket.
Home team will be the official scorekeeper.
Protest fees:
$150 for protest and must be in cash. If you win protest fees are returned. If you lose protest your lose fees.
Protest can be made by any team at any time.
If using an illegal player and it is caught in pool play, then that player is removed from the event and team placed last in pool.
If caught in bracket, then that team is removed from the event and placed last place.
All games played and completed before the protest of an illegal play will stand.
All rosters must be on line 30 days prior to the event as they will be locked for this event.Up to a total of 15 players are allowed on roster and guest roster.
Teams may use guest players as long as those guest player are approved by the USFA website.
Weather Updates:
Will be posted on the Smoky Mountain Nationals Tournament Page.
We will also send out email with updates.
The tournament director has the option to change the format of the event in case of inclement weather to get winners in. In nationals events there are no refunds given after tournament starts.
Park rules:
There are no pets allowed at any playing fields.
No alcohol allowed
No tobacco use which includes vaping allowed in any park.
Team coolers are allowed.
Week Gate Fee: $45
Day Gate Fee: $20
Kids 10-16 Week $30
Kids 10-16 Daily: $10
Under 10 free
Failure to wear your pass or sharing your pass at anytime will result in ejection from the park. You must have passes on when entering and leaving park.
USFA or any parks not are responsible for any injuries that occur such as balls overthrown, foul balls, home runs, etc. You enter the parks at our own risk.
Thanks for choosing USFA as your choice for the Nationals in 2027
Josh Sawyer
502-599-7731
Ron Ray
502-541-0103