Frequently Asked Questions
The Hatcher Agency Busch Softball Classic
July 4-6, 2025
Sherwood Sports Complex Sherwood, Arkansas and Dupree Park Jacksonville, Arkansas
WHAT KIND OF BALL WILL WE USE?
All men’s and women's divisions will use the Dudley ProM hardcore. Stamped balls are available at the T-shirt stands located at all complexes. Hit your own!
Women’s Conference and Women's C division balls will be provided. Women's Conference will use Women's Conference Balls.
WHAT IS THE PRICING FOR THE BALLS?
The prices are: $8 per ball and $85 for a dozen.
WHEN WILL WE GET BRACKETS?
Brackets will be available the Tuesday the week before the tournament. Remember most teams will play Friday. If you need brackets mailed to you, please let us know.
WHAT ABOUT HOTEL ROOMS?
We spend a lot of time evaluating hotels and negotiating rates. We carefully select hotels for cleanliness, safety and easy access to the parks as well as low rates. We will be happy to help set-up your rooms so you can be sure you are getting a quality room at a good rate. Call Marla at (501) 831-0339. She is the housing director and is ready to help you. You can also check out the Busch Softball Classic Facebook Page for more info on hotel rooms.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
All ball players must have numbers on the back of uniforms. This is for the convenience of scorekeepers.
WHAT ABOUT THE FIELDS?
Allow at least 30 min between Sherwood Park and Dupree Park (depending on traffic); the airport is about a 25-30 minute drive. All hotels are a 15-30 minute drive. Please consult Google Maps for more information.
DO WE HAVE TO BE USSSA SANCTIONED?
Yes. This is all done in advance in the USSSA computer system. You must have your roster online. Go to USSSA.com to register and put in your roster. Your local commissioner can help you.
Arkansas State Director
Ken Hawk
501-944-1018
Arkansas Area Director
Jason Duke
573-559-4061
Assistant State Director
Joe Stoute
501-514-5400
WHAT BATS ARE LEGAL?
All bats allowed by the USSSA are legal. Please refer to the USSSA rules for details.
CAN YOU ADD PLAYERS?
We will follow USSSA procedures for this. Please consult your USSSA Commissioner.
WILL WARM-UP AREAS BE AVAILABLE?
YES! The practice fields will be located at the Jacksonville soccer fields and the Sherwood soccer fields. Directional signs will be posted directing you to both practice fields.