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Getting together a 8U team, all experience has been with USSSA baseball. Have none with softball. Any feedback would be appreciated. Are there local tournaments for 8U , if so, what are the organizations we need to register with , USSSA , etc .... ?? Are there any web sites to find tournaments?

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8u select softball is sometimes hard to find tournaments at the local level. You will have to pick some up in Houston. USFA is a good one for the younger age groups. ASA is also a good one. NAFA is trying to get somethiing going at the local level but our area has good leagues at these age groups so it still is hard to find games.

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Get to know some of the other 8U managers in your area.  Sometimes you can work to put round robins together with local teams and avoid the travel.  If it is a true select team, as opposed to all-star, avoid "all-star only tournaments".  Entering those will get you negative press quick (as a trophy hunter), although its not as big an issue as 10U and older.

Finally, don't take any advice from us 14u and older coaches, we have all become jaded and cynical and pretty much forgotten how fun 8U was!  Just kidding (a little)...there is a wealth of knowledge on this board.  Feel free to come on anytime to ask for advice.

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