Opening ceremonies for the National Softball Association’s A Division Eastern World Series, held in the Chattanooga area this year, will take place today at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge.
NSA founder and CEO Hugh Cantrell said approximately 160 teams representing about 25 states will be competing for World Series titles in age groups ranging from 10- to 18-under. Teams are scheduled to check in today between 10 a.m. and noon at Camp Jordan with a coaches’ meeting to follow.
Ceremonies at Camp Jordan are set to begin at 3:30 startng with a parade of teams. Other activities will include pin swapping, the announcement of the Miss NSA winners in each of the five age groups, and there will be inflatable play structures on site.
“We’re lookng forward to the opening ceremonies,” Cantrell said. “That’s one of my biggest thrills. The girls have so much fun.”
After the ceremonies, action will move to one of the fields at Camp Jordan for a skills competition, including both individual and team challenges.