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2022 EL DORADO OPEN EMERGES IN BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

By ISPS, 05/16/22, 6:00AM EDT

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SIGN-UP ENDS MONDAY, JUNE 20TH AT MIDNIGHT!

The 2022 ISPS El Dorado Open Championships are coming to Bogota, Colombia!

Slow pitch softball had always been our passion. We grew up playing in the park with friends, and eventually started competing in tournaments. So when we heard about the possibility of hosting the 1st Annual 2022 ISPS El Dorado Open Championships in Bogota, Colombia, we knew we had to raise our hand and say; "si, podemos!"(yes, we can!).

 

We packed my bags and headed to Bogota a few days to learn more about the city and the country of Colombia. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a beautiful city nestled in the Andes Mountains.  After settling into our hotel, we headed over to the ballpark to check out the facilities and slow pitch community.

 

The field looked great and the athletes and teams were serious about slow pitch.  This encouraged us - Bogota was ready to take on the challenge of hosting an official ISPS event.

 

As the tournament approaches, we quickly realized that Bogota is like no other place we have yet to play slow pitch.  The altitude, Bogota currently sits at over 8,660 ft above sea level, really makes the ball move differently.  That plus getting accustomed to the thin air, is something the athletes will need to battle.  We recommend a couple days before to acclimate to the thin air.

 

Slow pitch is a serious sport.  

Just ask any of the athletes from the local rec center who get together for some weekend competitions and tournaments. They take their game seriously, and they love to prove that they're the best at it.

And when they hear about the 1st Annual 2022 ISPS El Dorado Open Championships in Bogota, Colombia, they know that they have to compete. It's an opportunity to show their skills on a global stage and maybe even win the whole thing!

 

Get your team to start practicing hard, and by the time June 23 rolls around, they're feeling confident. They board their flight to Bogota and head to the tournament venue at EL SALITRE.

 

The competition will be fierce but after a weekend of intense play, which team will emerge victorious?  Will it be yours?  Will you be the 1st Annual ISPS El Dorado Open Champions!?

 

We look forward to this year's tournament and hope to some of the best competition of the South American continent. Thanks for reading!

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2022 EL DORADO OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS - BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

The International Slow-Pitch Softball Association is proud to announce the 2022 ISPS EL DORADO OPEN Championship in BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, June 24-26.

This event will be held at a beautiful SALITRE SPORTS COMPLEX & ECO PETROL SPORTS COMPLEX located in the heart of Bogota. The facilities have been completely renovated with new seats and concessions areas, plus there are plenty of parking spaces available for those attending this exciting championship series! 

We look forward to hosting all teams from around the world for this very special event. You won't want to miss it! 

So join us for the 2022 International Slow Pitch Softball EL DORADO OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS in Bogota, Colombia June 24-26! 

Stay tuned to our website for more information as it becomes available. This is one you won't want to miss! Register TODAY!

For more information or questions about registration, please contact us via email at info@ispasoftball.com or call 1-786-245-3243

HR RULES

MEN'S DIVISION - 6HR & 1UP

WOMEN'S DIVISION - UNLIMITED HRs

CoED DIVISION - 6HR & 1UP (MEN) / UNLIMITED (WOMEN)

MEN'S 40+ DIVISION - 8HR IE

MEN'S 50+ DIVISION - 8HR IE

4 GAME GUARANTEED

PRIZES INCLUDE:

12 EL DORADO OPEN CHAMPION RINGS

FULLY CUSTOM WITH TEAM LOGO, TEAM NAME, TEAM COLORS, ATHLETE NAME, ATHLETE POSITION, & ATHLETE NUMBER!

PLUS MORE PRIZES & SURPRISES FROM ISPS AND OUR SPONSORS!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. Can I have a discount?  Use code BOGOTA before Jan 31st for a discount on Team Entry Fee.
  2. Where can I register my team?  Register your team at playisps.com/eldorado or this link.
  3. Will the Men's/Women's Divisions Conflict with CoED Divisions?  We will try our best for the divisions not to conflict.  Men's & Women's Divisions will be played Friday (late) and Saturday.  The CoED Divisions will be on Sunday.
  4. Will the Men's 40+ & 50+ be combined?  We hope to get enough teams for separate individual divisions.  But if we do not, we will look at the option of combining with an equalizer.
  5. When is the deadline to register?  The deadline to register your team with the code BOGOTA for the discount is Jan 31st.  The overall deadline to register with/without discount is Jun 20th.
  6. How much is the team entry fee?  Right now the team entry fee is $400 without discount.
  7. Do rosters have to be online?  Yes, rosters must be online by Jun 20th.
  8. Which bat stamps are allowed?  All USSSA, ASA, & ISPS Stamps Bats will be allowed.
  9. Which balls will be allowed?  You must play with ISPS Stamped Blue Rocks or BAMM Balls.  We will have them for sale at the event for $85/Dozen.
  10. What are your player ranking equivalents?  Bronze=E, Silver=D, Gold=C+, Platinum=OPEN
  11. If I've never played ISPS, how do I get ranked?  We will go by your latest ranking in other associations (ex. USSSA, ASA, etc.).
  12. How many Athletes may be on the team roster?  You may have a maximum of 16 Athletes on your Roster.
  13. Is the uniform rule in effect?  Yes, the uniform TOPS rule is in effect.  Meaning, each player must have matching tops with different numbers.  If not, the team will automatically lose HOME at the pre-game coin flip.
  14. Is there overnight RV parking at the complex? No, there is no overnight parking at the complex.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ON HERE, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT INFO@ISPSSOFTBALL.COM OR 786-245-3243

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

If your company or business is interested in sponsoring this event contact our offices.  We would be happy to discuss the many benefits of sponsorship with you.  Sponsorship of our event provides an excellent opportunity to reach thousands of athletes from around the world.

 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our current sponsors for their support.  Their sponsorship allows us to put on a top-notch event for our athletes.  We hope that you will consider joining them in supporting our athletes and our sport.

 

Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

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VENUES

SALITRE SPORTS COMPLEX