Clearwater Seeks Volunteers For Softball Tournaments

CLEARWATER, FL – With national and an international softball tournaments coming to town in July, the City of Clearwater is seeking volunteers from the community to help with the proceedings.

Clearwater is set to host the 2017 USA Softball Gold National Championships and the 2017 World Baseball Softball Confederation Jr. Women’s Softball World Championship at the Eddie C. Moore Complex, 3050 Drew St. The tournaments will run from July 17-22 and July 24-30.

Volunteers are needed to serve as score keepers, field monitors, team ambassadors, parking assistance and more during the two tournaments. The volunteers will also have a chance to watch some of the top fast-pitch softball players from around the world in action.

According to the City of Clearwater, the increased visitors attending the tournaments will bring an economic impact of more than $10 million to the area. More than 2,000 players are expected to come to Clearwater with their coaches, staff, family, friends and fans.

“Besides hosting a first-class tournament for GOLD and Jr. Worlds, we’re focused on the fan and participant experience off the field by highlighting the wonderful hospitality of Clearwater and the beauty of our natural environment and beach,” said Brian Craig, Clearwater’s recreational coordinator. “We’re planning great social events throughout the week, taking fans and participants to Clearwater Beach and Spectrum Field, and creating championship experiences for them while they’re here.”

For more information on how to volunteer, contact Natalie Lamb at natalie.lamb@myclearwater.com or call (727) 562-4803. Information can also be found by visiting MyClearwaterParks.com and clicking on the “How Do I” tab and then clicking on “Volunteering.”

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