The City of Fort Worth is proud to announce hosting two National Softball Tournaments in 2008 at Gateway Park.  A 10&Under Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Girls Fast Pitch Tournament will be held at Gateway Park on July 30- August 3, 2008.  The City of Fort Worth will also host a 55 and Over Fast Pitch Tournament on September 26-28.  The tournament bid was awarded at the ASA National Convention held in November of 2006.  With the help of the Sports Advisory Council and the Parks and Community Services Department, The City of Fort Worth beat out hundreds of cities for these honors.  

Teams are expected to arrive at Gateway Park for both tournaments from states such as Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, and Louisiana.  The estimated economic impact for the City of Fort Worth, as a result of hosting both tournaments, is expected to exceed $5 million.  “We are once again excited about showcasing our excellent facilities and outstanding staff on behalf of the Parks and Community Services Department and the ASA Metro-Fort Worth Chapter,” says Athletic Coordinator/ASA Chapter President Brenda Grubbs.  In addition to the two national tournaments, the City of Fort Worth has been chosen once again by the ASA National Office to host the USA’s Olympic Gold Medal Softball Team exhibition games at Gateway Park on June 5, 2008.

The City of Fort Worth has been hosting quality state, regional, and national tournaments for the past forty years. The honor of hosting this tournament is well deserved as Fort Worth was named the #1 site for the Women’s Olympic Gold Medal Team nationwide tours in 1996, 2000, and 2004.