Twenty-four initial athletes invited to USA Softball Women’s National Team tryouts; World Cup headed to Irvine, Calif. in 2014
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America and USA Softball announced today the invitees for the 2014 USA Softball Women’s National Team Selection Camp to be held June 9-12. Athletes will vie for 17 spots on the 2014 USA Softball Women’s World Championship team roster that will compete for the International Softball Federation (ISF) World Championship in Haarlem, Netherlands this August. In addition, Team USA will compete in the ninth World Cup of Softball which moves west to Irvine, Calif. in July, 2014.
2014 USA SOFTBALL WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM PLAYER POOL INVITEES
Valerie Arioto
California 2012
Infield
Aimee Creger
Tulsa 2014
Pitcher
Cheridan Hawkins
Oregon - Soph
Pitcher
Destinee Martinez
Oklahoma 2014
Outfield
Sara Nevins
South Florida
2014 Pitcher
Kourtney Salvarola
South Florida 2014
Infield
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Lauren Chamberlain
Oklahoma - Jr
Infield
Samantha Fischer
Loyola Marymount
2012 Infield
Jolene Henderson
Cal-Berkeley 2013
Pitcher
Haylie McCleney
Alabama - Soph
Outfield
Jessica Plaza
Stanford - Soph
Catcher
Madison Shipman
Tennessee 2014
Infield
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Raven Chavanne
Tennessee 2013
Infield
Amber Freeman
Arizona St - Jr
Catcher
Taylor Hoagland
Texan 2013
Infield
Jessica Moore
Oregon 2013
Pitcher
Ellen Renfroe
Tennessee 2014
Pitcher
Rhea Taylor
Missouri 2011
Outfield
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Amanda Chidester
Michigan 2012
Infield
Lauren Gibson
Tennessee 2013
Infield
Nicole Hudson
Missouri 2013
Outfield
Michelle Moultrie
Florida 2012
Outfield
Lindsey Richardson
South Florida 2012
Outfield
Taylor Thom
Texas 2014
Infield
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Selection Events
Date Event Location
June 8-12 Selection Camp TBD
June 13 Exhibition Games Lynchburg, Virginia
June 17 Exhibition Games Findlay, Ohio
June 19 Exhibition Games Purvcellville, Virginia
June 22 - Women's National Team Roster Announced
During the five-day selection process athletes will participate in position drills as well as simulated games and be evaluated by the Women’s National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC). Following camp, athletes will depart on a three-city tour of exhibition games in which they will be further evaluated.
Additional athletes may be invited to USA Softball Women’s National Team selection camp at a later date.
Once selected, the 17 athletes who make up the 2014 USA Softball Women’s World Championship team will compete in six different events throughout United States, Canada, Italy and the Netherlands. Fans in the United States will get three opportunities to see Team USA with two exhibition stops, Morgantown, W.V on July 3 and Waldorf, Md. on July 29, as well as the World Cup of Softball IX in Irvine, Calif. July 7-12.
With renovations underway at the ASA Hall of Fame stadium, the 2014 World Cup of Softball will move to Irvine, Calif. and be played at Bill Barber Park in conjunction with the Champions Cup July 7-12. The World Cup, an ISF sanctioned event, will include some of the top teams in the world including Team USA, Japan, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Chinese Taipei and Venezuela.
“We couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to take this great event to the west coast,” said ASA/USA Softball Executive Director Craig Cress. “Now in its ninth year of existence, the World Cup of Softball has become a prominent event annually in the world of international softball. While the renovations to the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium prevent us from hosting this event in Oklahoma City for a ninth time, our affiliates with Southern California ASA have stepped up to bring the event to Irvine. We have no doubt that they, along with the city of Irvine, will do a tremendous job hosting this wonderful tournament and all of the athletes, coaches and fans who attend.”
The complete World Cup of Softball game schedule, including special promotions and autograph sessions will be announced at a later date. Ultimate Fan Zone tickets will go on sale March 1 and general admission tickets on March 21. Visit www.socalasa.org for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Following the World Cup, Team USA will travel internationally to compete in the Canadian Open Fast Pitch International Championship July 14-21 in Surrey, B.C., Canada, Italian Softball Week August 6-10 in Azzano, Italy and the ISF Women’s World Championship in Haarlem, Netherlands August 12-24 where they’ll look to improve on a silver medal finish from the previous World Championship.
For updates on the USA Softball Women’s National Team and events throughout the 2014 season visit www.USASoftball.com.
Date Event Location
June 8-12 Selection Camp TBD
June 13 Exhibition Games Lynchburg, Virginia
June 17 Exhibition Games Findlay, Ohio
June 19 Exhibition Games Purvcellville, Virginia
June 22 - Women's National Team Roster Announced
During the five-day selection process athletes will participate in position drills as well as simulated games and be evaluated by the Women’s National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC). Following camp, athletes will depart on a three-city tour of exhibition games in which they will be further evaluated.
Additional athletes may be invited to USA Softball Women’s National Team selection camp at a later date.
Once selected, the 17 athletes who make up the 2014 USA Softball Women’s World Championship team will compete in six different events throughout United States, Canada, Italy and the Netherlands. Fans in the United States will get three opportunities to see Team USA with two exhibition stops, Morgantown, W.V on July 3 and Waldorf, Md. on July 29, as well as the World Cup of Softball IX in Irvine, Calif. July 7-12.
With renovations underway at the ASA Hall of Fame stadium, the 2014 World Cup of Softball will move to Irvine, Calif. and be played at Bill Barber Park in conjunction with the Champions Cup July 7-12. The World Cup, an ISF sanctioned event, will include some of the top teams in the world including Team USA, Japan, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Chinese Taipei and Venezuela.
“We couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to take this great event to the west coast,” said ASA/USA Softball Executive Director Craig Cress. “Now in its ninth year of existence, the World Cup of Softball has become a prominent event annually in the world of international softball. While the renovations to the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium prevent us from hosting this event in Oklahoma City for a ninth time, our affiliates with Southern California ASA have stepped up to bring the event to Irvine. We have no doubt that they, along with the city of Irvine, will do a tremendous job hosting this wonderful tournament and all of the athletes, coaches and fans who attend.”
The complete World Cup of Softball game schedule, including special promotions and autograph sessions will be announced at a later date. Ultimate Fan Zone tickets will go on sale March 1 and general admission tickets on March 21. Visit www.socalasa.org for more information or email [email protected] with any questions.
Following the World Cup, Team USA will travel internationally to compete in the Canadian Open Fast Pitch International Championship July 14-21 in Surrey, B.C., Canada, Italian Softball Week August 6-10 in Azzano, Italy and the ISF Women’s World Championship in Haarlem, Netherlands August 12-24 where they’ll look to improve on a silver medal finish from the previous World Championship.
For updates on the USA Softball Women’s National Team and events throughout the 2014 season visit www.USASoftball.com.