Crispin’s House Inc., a nonprofit program for at-risk youths, hosts its annual one-pitch softball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Goffstown Junior Baseball Villa Augustina Fields, starting at 9 a.m.
Al Baines, president of Crispin’s House and the tournament director, said the event was moved from its usual Friday night slot in the hope that more teams will participate and more families will come out to enjoy the fun atmosphere the tourney generates.
There will be raffles and a concession stand with burgers, hot dogs, drinks and popcorn.
All proceeds from the charity event benefit Crispin’s House programming, including the after- school program at Mountain View Middle School, the Goffstown Area Juvenile Diversion Program, the Starfish Coalition Teen Cafe and the Goffstown Youth Forum.
“Crispin’s House works to prevent juvenile delinquency, drug, tobacco and alcohol involvement through positive leisure- time activities, resources and education,” said Baines, noting Crispin’s House is based in Goffstown but serves New Boston, Dunbarton, Weare and Francestown.
The tournament is a onepitch, double-elimination format, and trophies will be awarded to the first- and second-place teams.
Each game has a 30-minute time limit or five-inning maximum, whichever comes first.
Home runs are considered an out. Each team can field 10 players defensively, with no limit to the number of players on a team. The entry fee is $100 per team. To register a team or for additional information, call 497- 3499.
Teams that plan to participate include The Goffstown News, the Goffstown police, fire and public works departments, Goffstown Junior Baseball, the Goffstown Main Street Program, Goffstown Hardware, Granite State Plumbing and Heating, and the Goffstown Rotary Club.