Hawaiian Hitfest

We are very excited about bringing back one of the largest tournaments from last season. Besides playing ball there will be a dugout decorating contest, with a Hawaiian Theme. We will have a Spirit Contest that will include the players, coaches and parents getting involved. Make sure you mark this event on your calendar and don’t delay as this event will fill up very fast!

Please find all of the activities information here for these events.

Event Activities

For the 2013 Hawaiian Hitfest, we will be bringing some special activities. These activities are designed create an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie among these players that compete with each other week-in and week-out.

Spirit Contest A full-team interactive competition including parents, fans, coaches, and players.
Dugout Decorating Contest A test of your creativity and ability to integrate the Hawaiian theme.
Game MVP Awards We have special theme related awards for each pool game of the event for teams to reward one player as the GAME MVP.

Baseball Park Designations

Due to the increasing size of this event, we are working to have age/division designations prepared earlier for this event.  As soon as divisions are set, they will be posted here to give your team that information.  We will be capping some divisions, so be sure to get your team registered early.
  • 8 & Under @ Mid America West
  • All "A" Divisions @ Celebration/Westside Park in Gardner
  • 13AAA & Major, 14AAA & Major @ Markey Park (Belton)
  • 15U/16U @ Royal/Fenway MASC Baseball (possibly Westside in Gardner)

Frequently Asked Questions

Contest Rules
Spirit Contest

Time/Day: All-Day on Saturday

Registration Required/Method: No. Your attendance is your registration.

Rules/Information: This contest involved everyone associated with your team. This will include involvement in the Dugout Decorating, Costumes, and overall Spirit. It will also include Costumes by players, coaches, and fans. Also taken into consideration is the "atmosphere" created by teams and their members.



Dugout Decorating Contest

Time/Day: 1st Pool Game on Saturday

Registration Required/Method: Registration is not required. Our judge will be scheduled to come to every team's 1st pool game on Sat.

Rules/Information: Teams are invited to decorate their dugout throughout the weekend in a Hawaiian theme. There will be a judge that will evaluate your dugout on multiple criteria (including: originality, use of props, consistency of theme, etc.) at one specified game. The only limitation should be your imagination. Teams will be notified which game they will have judged to allow them to go ALL OUT on that game.



Dance-Off

NOTE:  A/B & C Fastpitch Tournaments Only

 Time/Day: Saturday 10 am - 6 pm

Registration Required/Method: Registration can be done at the DJ booth. He is the judge of the Dance-Off.

Rules/Information:This is the newest event to the Hawaiian Hitfest. The Dance-Off will take place on Saturday. Each team will select their own song, and create a choreographed dance routine. The song can be of Hawaiian theme, or related to your team's costume and overall theme. Please bring a copy of the song to the event on a CD. Judging will take into consideration your costume, choreography, originality of dance, theme of your music, and of course: BONUS POINTS FOR COACH INVOLVEMENT. The Dance-off can be done anytime on Saturday. Please remember to bring your own music and dancing Softball Coach.



What are the prizes for the Spirit Contest and the Dugout Decorating Contests?
Dollar value awards are certificates for future MSP events. Other prizes are listed. Awards will be determined by the order of finish:



Baseball - Hawaiian Hitfest

We will be awarding a Grand Champion for the entire event for the Dugout and Spirit, and will also award a  Site Champions/Runner-Up for the various locations.  Here are the awards that will be given:   

  • Site Winner $100 voucher for future MSP event
  • Site Runner-Up $50 voucher for future MSP event

Certificates will be sent to each team after the event

Fastpitch - Hawaiian Hitfest

We will be awarding a Champion, Runner-Up and 3rd Place for the Dugout and Spirit.  Here are the awards that will be given:

  • Champion $200 voucher for future MSP event
  • Runner-Up $100 voucher for future MSP event
  • 3rd Place $50 voucher for future MSP event

Certificates will be sent to each team after the event

 

 

What theme can/should we use?
Your theme can be anything you want to use. It should be consistent through your costumes and your dugout. I would give examples, but don't want to give anyone's idea away. Let your creativity go WILD!!!! If it is going to be extremely crazy or involved, contact us to be sure we can do it with the complex.



Is there a cost for any of the Activities (Contests, Fun Services, etc.)?
The contests are free. The only activities that will have a charge is the Fun Services. It is $5 for a bracelet for access for the entire time they are present.



Are Uniforms/Uniform Numbers Required? What are the rules on Costumes?
  • Uniforms and Uniform Numbers are NOT required. It may be a little more challenging on the scorekeeper, but the goal is to have as many creative costumes as we can get. 
  • Costumes can be worn for the entire game. They are not required, as we do not want to limit the costumes, but want to be conscientious about safety. If you have extensive costumes that you will not play in, please be sure bench personnell (like coaches) are in costume so the Judge will see said costumes.


What are the Game MVP awards, and how do they work?
For each game of the pool play, teams will be provided with GAME MVP medals. These medals are to be presented to the MVP player of the game from the opposing team. We ask that you speak with the coaches of the other team to avoid repeat awards of a medal to a player. Example: If a player gets a Game MVP medal during the teams’ first pool game. Please choose a different player for their second game.



Can I pre-order T-Shirts ?
Yes. You can go to this website and pre-order your shirt: http://www.mtmsportstore.com