Softball Tournaments
The NFCA's Leadoff Classics gather top collegiate and high school teams from around the country for highly competitive softball action at one site. The Division II and III Leadoff Classics will alternate every other year at various locations around the country chosen by their respective division’s membership, while the NAIA and Junior College Leadoff Classics will be similarly paired and alternate each year at the South Commons Complex in Columbus, Ga. Additionally, we currently endorse high school tournaments in Texas, California, Florida and Nebraska.
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2023 Leadoffs
NCAA Division I Leadoff Classic
Feb. 10-12 | Eddie C. Moore Complex | Clearwater, Fla.
Schedule (PDF) | Tournament Central | Digital Program | Purchase Tickets
NFCA Bay Area Challenge Pre-Season Leadoff Classic hosted by Land O'Lakes High School
Feb. 16-18 | Starkey Ranch District Park | Odessa, Fla.
Texas High School Leadoff Classic
Feb. 16-18 | Bryan & College Station, Texas
NCAA Division II Leadoff Classic
Feb. 24-26 | South Commons Complex | Columbus, Ga.
Tournament Central | Schedule (Updated 2/17/23) | Purchase Tickets
Junior College Leadoff Classic
March 3-4 | South Commons Complex | Columbus, Ga.
Tournament Central | Schedule | Purchase Tickets
Nor Cal High School Leadoff Classic
April 13-15 | Tracy, Calif.
NFCA Kaiti Williams Memorial Leadoff Classic
September 1-2 | Papillion-LaVista South High School | Papillion, Neb.
The NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded Leadoff Classic tournaments, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from webinars to awards, to in-person and virtual events, and a National Convention.
Learn more about the NFCA and consider joining over 6,700 coaches today!