By Anna Skinner
A National Softball Association world series championship is expected to bring thousands to Fishers.
The championship softball games, from ages 8 to 18, will take place July 21 to the 24, with the opening day ceremonies on July 20.
This is the second year Fishers has hosted the championship event, and the deadline for team qualifications was July 6.
“We are projecting from between 250 and 270 softball teams utilizing several communities around Fishers,” said William Knox, director of Hamilton County Sports Authority. “We will be using Westfield’s Grand Park and the Monon Trail Elementary School, the Noblesville High School softball diamonds, and several facilities within Fishers.”
The event is headquartered in Fishers, and that is where all primary activity will take place, including the opening day events. Ceremonies will start on the morning of July 20 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater and will continue on throughout the day with skills competitions and a parade down Municipal Drive. There will also be a band playing and games available throughout the day. It will conclude with speeches and the national anthem around 7 p.m.
The NSA’s world series championship will bring teams from across the U.S. The games are open to the public with no admission cost, and many are expected to attend. Concessions will be available at all locations. The schedule for all games will be posted at www.hamiltoncountysports.com. Most games will start around 8 a.m. with the last game starting at 6:30 p.m.
“There’s going to be some girls who are really talented, there are definitely some in the upper age groups playing on collegiate teams in the future,” said Knox. “If someone is interested in softball at all, it’s a great event to come out and watch.”
