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Event Preview: 2024 Eastern Elite Summer

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The time to claim a spot in one of the top summer events on the schedule is now as registration is now open for the Eastern Elite Summer tournament.

The Eastern Elite Summer event returns for the 16th consecutive season in 2024 as the event will be held in Chattanooga, Tenn., on May 31-June 2 and operated by Connect Sports.

The Eastern Elite Summer event has earned a reputation as one the top tournaments due to its location, format and the number of high quality teams it attracts.

Here are the basics for the event…

  • Event Title: 2024 Eastern Elite Summer
  • Event Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
  • Age Divisions: 14U, 16U, 18U
  • Format: Four Game Guarantee (2 pool games into double elimination bracket)
  • Dates: May 31-June 2, 2024
  • Event Website: 2024 Eastern Elite Summer

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Extra Inning Softball caught up with event director Madison Crownover to learn more about Eastern Elite Summer…

What is the history of the event?
Eastern Elite Summer and Fall are in their 16th year. This tournament was founded by former ASA JO Commissioner Kim Swafford and Jeremy Higdon in 2009

How long has Eastern Elite Summer been played?
This event is in it’s 16th year. This tournament was founded by former ASA Junior Olympic Commissioner Kim Swafford and Jeremy Higdon in 2009.

What is the cost for the weekend?
The cost is $675 for each team in the 14U, 16U and 18U divisions.

What makes Eastern Elite Summer special?
This event features extended game time limits and a double elimination bracket to get the summer started with a really competitive tournament. We feature a great competitive format contested in one of the top facilities in the country.

Which teams have committed to the event?
With registration recently having been opened the complete list of teams competing in each age group will be posted at a later date and will be available HERE.

What makes Chattanooga an ideal host?
Being one of the top outdoor tourist destination cities in the country, Chattanooga has so much to offer from the mountains that have trails for hiking, biking, really anything you can think of – to the river where you can access anything on the water very easily! We have amazing restaurants and breweries across downtown and North Shore. Most tourists enjoy the Chattanooga Zoo, Tennessee Aquarium, Rock City, and Ruby Falls. Chattanooga has so much to offer, including tons of local restaurants. Some fan favorites are Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken, Parkway Pourhouse, 1885 Grill and Community Pie. More information about Chattanooga can be found HERE.

What additional things make this a must-attend event?
The 2024 Eastern Elite Summer is an Alliance approved event, in which Alliance League teams earn points for their games.


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