BFA NATIONALS 2025 SPECIAL EVENTS
In addition to incredible experiences on the field, we are proud to host a lineup of exciting special events for all BFA Nationals participants from July 21 – 24, 2025.
Events and details subject to change. Please check back for updated information throughout the week.
MONDAY, JULY 21
BFA NATIONALS OPENING CEREMONIES
All players, parents, and families are invited to join us as we kick off the 10th annual BFA Nationals at Golden Eagle Sports Complex. Families are welcome to watch from the stands as all players parade in and gather with 700+ girls in baseball and coaches from across the U.S., Canada, and Australia; receive a limited-edition BFA Nationals gift; and get to hear from special guest speakers.
PARADE LOCATION: FIELD 10 // Golden Eagle Sports Complex
TIME: 9AM – 10AM (players should arrive to by 8:30 AM to FIELD 11 for staging)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Full uniform & Baseball For All hat (coaches will distribute)
PARTICIPANTS: All players & coaches
COST: Free (including spectators)
ADDITIONAL NOTES: Seats for spectators are limited. Friends and family are welcome to bring their own chairs. Players are encouraged to carry water bottles, if desired.
NEXT-LEVEL PITCHING & CATCHING CLINIC WITH BETH GREENWOOD & ELISE BERGER
BFA alumnae Beth Greenwood and Elise Berger will be hosting a one-hour pitching and catching clinic for all BFA Nationals participants. Both current members of the USA Baseball Women’s National team, these elite baseball players will help fine-tune skills through targeted drills.
LOCATION: FIELD 13 // Golden Eagle Sports Complex
TIME: 8PM – 9PM
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Catchers’ equipment (if applicable) and glove
PARTICIPANTS: All players
COST: Free for all spectators
SIGN UP: Click HERE to register your player for free by 5PM PT on Monday, July 21
Beth Greenwood is a BFA alumna who plays for the USA Baseball Women’s National Team. She was a catcher for the NCAA Division 3 University of Rochester baseball program, and continued her baseball career coaching within the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Today, she works as a coach at the NCAA Division 3 baseball program at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Elise Berger is also a BFA alumna finished her first season playing NCAA Division 3 baseball at Bard College. She has delivered dominant pitching performances as a member of the USA Baseball Women’s National Team, helping the team secure the silver medal at the 2024 Women’s Baseball World Cup.
TUESDAY, JULY 22
UP YOUR MENTAL PERFORMANCE WITH JUSTINE SIEGAL
Before becoming the founder of Baseball For All and the first woman to coach for an MLB organization, Justine Siegal earned her PhD in Sports Psychology. During this 30-minute session, players of all ages will get the opportunity to learn mental tips and strategies on how to take their performance on the field to the next level.
LOCATION: Golden Eagle Sports Complex (Exact location to be announced)
TIME: 8:30 AM – 9AM
PARTICIPANTS: Any interested players
COST: Free
“SEE HER BE HER” AUTOGRAPH SIGNING WITH MAYBELLE BLAIR, JENEANE LESKO, JUSTINE SIEGAL, ELISE BERGER, AND BETH GREENWOOD
Swing by to get autographs and photos during this dedicated session with these incredible women in baseball — exclusively available for BFA Nationals participants and families.
LOCATION: Red’s Golden Grill | Golden Eagle Sports Complex
TIME: 1PM – 2 PM
PARTICIPANTS: All players, coaches, and families
COST: Free
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
NEXT-LEVEL PITCHING & CATCHING CLINIC WITH BETH GREENWOOD & ELISE BERGER
BFA alumnae Beth Greenwood and Elise Berger will be hosting a one-hour pitching and catching clinic for all BFA Nationals participants. Both current members of the USA Baseball Women’s National team, these elite baseball players will help fine-tune skills through targeted drills.
Beth Greenwood is a BFA alumna who plays for the USA Baseball Women’s National Team. She was a catcher for the NCAA Division 3 University of Rochester baseball program, and continued her baseball career coaching within the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Today, she works as a coach at the NCAA Division 3 baseball program at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Elise Berger is also a BFA alumna finished her first season playing NCAA Division 3 baseball at Bard College. She has delivered dominant pitching performances as a member of the USA Baseball Women’s National Team, helping the team secure the silver medal at the 2024 Women’s Baseball World Cup.
LOCATION: FIELD 12 // Golden Eagle Sports Complex
TIME: 8AM – 9AM
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Catchers’ equipment (if applicable) and glove
PARTICIPANTS: All players
COST: Free for all spectators
SIGN UP: Click HERE to register your player for free by 6PM PT on Tuesday, July 22
BFA NATIONALS ON-FIELD PARADE @ RENO ACES
Join us in Reno during the official Baseball For All night at the Reno Aces game. This Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks invites all BFA Nationals teams to participate in an on-field, pre-game parade — and then to stay and watch the hometown team take on the Oklahoma City Comets.
LOCATION: Archie’s Kids Zone (located inside the ballpark behind center field) // Greater Nevada Field
TIME: 5:35 PM
(NOTE: Please arrive on time. Players who arrive after 5:50 PM will not be able to participate in the on-field parade.)
ATTIRE: Players should wear BFA hats and team jersey (or a team t-shirt)
PARTICIPANTS: All players & coaches
COST: Free with purchase of ticket for the evening’s game | Get tickets HERE
MORE DETAILS:
- Gates open at 5:35 PM (1 hour before first pitch), so we recommend arriving early to allow time for parking, entry, and walk back to the parade area.
- Parade with your team. Prior to entry, please find your team and enter together.
- Player pickup: If desired, parents and chaperones may pick up their players at the top of section 104. The parade will exit near this section.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 & THURSDAY, JULY 24
MEDAL CEREMONIES
All medals for first, second, and third place will be awarded to winning teams. Two additional BFA Nationals medal categories will also be handed out during these ceremonies.
Maybelle Blair Award
A medal awarded to all participants in our youngest division that honors Maybelle Blair, a member of the All-American Girls’ Professional Baseball League. This award celebrates her absolute joy and tireless commitment to growing the game for girls in baseball.
Shirley “Hustle” Burkovich Award
A medal awarded to one team in each division that pays tribute to the late Shirley Burkovich, a member of the All-American Girls’ Professional Baseball League and a long-time advocate for girls in baseball. This medal is awarded to the team who demonstrates the most hustle, heart, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
LOCATION: Golden Eagle Sports Complex (Exact location TBA)
TIME: Immediately following each medal game
PARTICIPANTS: Winning teams
COST: Free
