Qualifying for the NAFA World Series…

Every member of our expert staff is on hand to offer advice and help you achieve your sports and fitness Over time we have adjusted our qualifying method to allow any team that plays in a sanctioned NAFA Tournament or League to attend the World Series in all states but Wisconsin, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan and California who have healthy grass roots programs, large state tournaments and have developed their own qualifying method. Any Team or Tournament Director can sanction a league or tournament with NAFA for $25. If no qualifier or league exists in your area (especially for Open, AAA, and AA-Major teams) they can receive a direct berth from the Executive Director through the President.
Today’s Leadership…
The organization is led by Executive Director Benjie Hedgecock, who assumed those duties September 1, 2003 from NAFA’s founders Pat Bucknell and Jim Williamson, who still both serve as Director’s Emeriti for NAFA. NAFA has a 12 person Executive Board and has State Directors in most states and Canada. Our International Umpire Staff is recognized as one of the best in the World. We work closely with the ASA, ISC and Softball Canada. See our Contact List of Directors for a contact in your area.
Today’s Challenges…Team Classification, etc…
The greatest challenge NAFA faces is the classification of teams. Fortunately we have had great success compared to other organizations in classifying teams with the help of our State Directors, our National Classification Committee and our Executive Board. Getting new players into the sport, having an aging sport and finding playing facilities for leagues & tournaments continue to be top challenges as well.. Our trainers are specialists– they could be skilled in dancing or teaching skills to young children. No matter what you need, our staff will be able to cater to the needs of all our members, from young children practicing for team sports to athletes wanting to fine-tune their sporting activity. Not sure what to tackle? Why not try out one of our community classes? You’ll get to meet some of our friendly trainers, as well as learn some new skills.