17th Annual Dynamite Classic

PITCHING DISTANCE 43 FEET
METAL CLEATS ARE ALLOWED
NO 4 YEAR COLLEGE PLAYERS CAN BE USED UNLESS THEY'VE BEEN RELEASED
When: June 14-17, 2012 (Thursday-Sunday)

Where: Columbia, South Carolina - Pine Grove, Oak Grove & Howard Park Softball Complexes,
Map and Directions: Pine Grove - Oak Grove - Howard Park

Age Groups: 18 and Under (64 teams) ; 16 & under (52 teams)
Format: 6 game guarantee
4 Exhibition Games - and a 2 gane wrap; 16s and 18s play separate elimination brackets. Teams slotted to Gold And Silver brackets - 2 Champions per age group.
How To Enter: Tournament entry forms will only be accepted via the online process.
The online entry forms will be available beginning September 6, 2011.
Entry Deadline: Tournament entries will be accepted beginning September 6, 2011.
Entries received after December 31, 2011 will be accepted on a space available basis or placed on a waiting list.
Returning teams will be considered for early acceptance review in September & October.
Entries are not considered complete until full payment is received.
Entry Fee: $575 - Make checks payable to The Dynamite Classic
Send to: The Dynamite Classic, 1657 Wehunt Place Smyrna, GA 30082
Return Check Fee: There will be a $25.00 fee for any return checks.

Tournament Notification Policy:
Teams invited to participate will be notified by telephone or email no later than January 15, 2012.
Teams selected to participate will be emailed an acceptance package that will include a tournament and event schedule, housing information and other relevant material on January 31, 2012.

Tournament Cancellation Policy:
Teams that cancel prior to January 1, 2012 will receive a full refund, less a $50 non-refundable deposit fee.
No entry fees will be refunded for any team after being selected to participate in tournament.
Teams not selected will receive a full refund. Team cannot sell or substitute another team in the event they cannot attend.

Team Selection Consideration:
1) Previous participation
2) Geographic representation
3) Last year's success and strength of schedule
4) Timeliness of entry and receipt of entry fees
5) Flexibility of playing schedule
Tournament Director: John Yovanovich