Home Run/Hitting Derby & Skills Competition:
If weather holds out on Friday evening or if we have enough time Saturday afternoon, we will hold the Southfork Slugfest skills competition. This will be a good opportunity for the teams to hang out & get to know each other better while participating in some friendly competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each event.
The baseball skills events are as follows...
If weather holds out on Friday evening or if we have enough time Saturday afternoon, we will hold the Southfork Slugfest skills competition. This will be a good opportunity for the teams to hang out & get to know each other better while participating in some friendly competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each event.
The baseball skills events are as follows...
The Clearwater Valley Rams are looking forward to hosting the 4th Annual Southfork Slugfest high school baseball tournament. This “wood bat” tourney will utilize a 5-team round robin format with each team getting a 4-game guarantee.
The 2025 tourney field is set with the following teams competing: Clearwater Valley Rams (Kooskia, ID), Vision Charter Eagles (Caldwell, ID), Troy Trojans (Troy, ID), Liberty Christian Patriots (Richland, WA) & Cole Valley Christian Chargers (Meridian, ID).
The 2025 tourney field is set with the following teams competing: Clearwater Valley Rams (Kooskia, ID), Vision Charter Eagles (Caldwell, ID), Troy Trojans (Troy, ID), Liberty Christian Patriots (Richland, WA) & Cole Valley Christian Chargers (Meridian, ID).
UPDATED Game times/schedule:
Due to the possibility of wet weather, we will now be starting the games of the tourney on Thursday, 3/27 at 2pm. Each team will be home team for two games and visitor for two games. Home team is the first team listed on the schedule.
We will have concessions throughout the whole tourney and “Up in Smoke BBQ” will be serving food on Thursday starting at 4:30pm ($10 per meal – Pulled Pork Sandwich & with smoked mac & cheese). Please note that our concession stand as well as “Up in Smoke BBQ” can only accept CASH so please plan accordingly.
Due to the possibility of wet weather, we will now be starting the games of the tourney on Thursday, 3/27 at 2pm. Each team will be home team for two games and visitor for two games. Home team is the first team listed on the schedule.
We will have concessions throughout the whole tourney and “Up in Smoke BBQ” will be serving food on Thursday starting at 4:30pm ($10 per meal – Pulled Pork Sandwich & with smoked mac & cheese). Please note that our concession stand as well as “Up in Smoke BBQ” can only accept CASH so please plan accordingly.
Pitching Rules:
In accordance with the Idaho High School Activities Association the max pitch count for Varsity contests does not move from 88 pitches to 110 pitches until April 1st. Therefore, all teams (out-of-state teams as well) need to adhere to the max of 88 pitches per pitcher since the tourney is taking place in March. We are also going to limit the max number of pitches that any pitcher can throw during the tourney to 88. This way the teams playing a single game on Thursday don’t have a pitching advantage over the teams playing 2 games on Thursday.
* No pitcher may throw more than 88 pitches during the tourney. These pitches can be split up as long as the rest rules are followed according to the chart below. A pitcher will be allowed to finish a batter if they hit the maximum limit (88 pitches) during an at-bat but must exit the position after the hitter.
* A pitcher cannot throw three consecutive days no matter how many pitches they have combined to throw the previous two days.
* If a pitcher stays under 28 pitches on his first day pitching, he will be eligible to pitch the next day and use up his remaining pitches. If a pitcher stays under 49 pitches during Thursday’s games, they would not be eligible to pitch on Friday (required 1 day rest) but would be able to use their remaining pitches (39) on Saturday.
* After each game coaches will confirm their pitch counts with each other and text them to Josh Bradley at 406.250.1594.
In accordance with the Idaho High School Activities Association the max pitch count for Varsity contests does not move from 88 pitches to 110 pitches until April 1st. Therefore, all teams (out-of-state teams as well) need to adhere to the max of 88 pitches per pitcher since the tourney is taking place in March. We are also going to limit the max number of pitches that any pitcher can throw during the tourney to 88. This way the teams playing a single game on Thursday don’t have a pitching advantage over the teams playing 2 games on Thursday.
* No pitcher may throw more than 88 pitches during the tourney. These pitches can be split up as long as the rest rules are followed according to the chart below. A pitcher will be allowed to finish a batter if they hit the maximum limit (88 pitches) during an at-bat but must exit the position after the hitter.
* A pitcher cannot throw three consecutive days no matter how many pitches they have combined to throw the previous two days.
* If a pitcher stays under 28 pitches on his first day pitching, he will be eligible to pitch the next day and use up his remaining pitches. If a pitcher stays under 49 pitches during Thursday’s games, they would not be eligible to pitch on Friday (required 1 day rest) but would be able to use their remaining pitches (39) on Saturday.
* After each game coaches will confirm their pitch counts with each other and text them to Josh Bradley at 406.250.1594.
Team & Fan Details:
Full concessions will be available featuring standard concession fare plus much more. Our concession crew does a great job and has hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, sodas, sports drinks, and a variety of other things to enjoy at the ballpark. Please note that our concession stand can only accept CASH so plan accordingly
Good sportsmanship is expected from all coaches, players, and fans. Any coach, player or fan who harasses or verbally abuses umpires will be removed from the tourney permanently. Let them do their job and treat others how you wish to be treated.
Full concessions will be available featuring standard concession fare plus much more. Our concession crew does a great job and has hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, sodas, sports drinks, and a variety of other things to enjoy at the ballpark. Please note that our concession stand can only accept CASH so plan accordingly
Good sportsmanship is expected from all coaches, players, and fans. Any coach, player or fan who harasses or verbally abuses umpires will be removed from the tourney permanently. Let them do their job and treat others how you wish to be treated.
Watch The Southfork Slugfest Online!
If you can't attend the Southfork Slugfest in person, you can still catch all the action as we are planning on streaming all of the Southfork Slugfest games as well as the skills competition online.
Games will be streamed live on our YouTube page at:
https://www.youtube.com/@cvrambaseball
If you can't attend the Southfork Slugfest in person, you can still catch all the action as we are planning on streaming all of the Southfork Slugfest games as well as the skills competition online.
Games will be streamed live on our YouTube page at:
https://www.youtube.com/@cvrambaseball
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Round #1 – Throws to 1st – 10 balls
Each player will take 2 ground balls and throw them across the diamond. 3rd, SS, 2nd & catcher throw to 1st base. 1st baseman will take ground ball, touch 1st then throws across the diamond to 3rd.
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Round #2 – Double plays – 5 balls
Each position player (including catcher) will take 1 ground ball and complete a 2nd to 1st double play.
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Round #3 – “Cut off the run” throws to home – 4 balls
Each infielder (3rd, SS, 2nd & 1st) will take 1 ground ball and throw the ball to the catcher at home plate.
"Around the Horn” Team Competition
Each team will have 9 position players competing & the time will start when the Pitcher starts his motion to the plate. Time will end when catcher has the ball and steps on home plate.
Each team will get 3 attempts at this competition and the best time will be used.
Each infielder will have to touch the base before they can throw. Each outfielder will have a base placed in a standard outfield spot which they will have to touch before they can throw.
A wrong throw must be thrown back to that player and player must re throw to correct spot.
A 5 second penalty will be given for each missed base.
Competing players may back each other up by retrieving a missed ball and giving it back to the player that has to throw it. The player backing it up may not throw the ball to the next base only the player that is playing that base.
Around the horn order:
Each team will have 9 position players competing & the time will start when the Pitcher starts his motion to the plate. Time will end when catcher has the ball and steps on home plate.
Each team will get 3 attempts at this competition and the best time will be used.
Each infielder will have to touch the base before they can throw. Each outfielder will have a base placed in a standard outfield spot which they will have to touch before they can throw.
A wrong throw must be thrown back to that player and player must re throw to correct spot.
A 5 second penalty will be given for each missed base.
Competing players may back each other up by retrieving a missed ball and giving it back to the player that has to throw it. The player backing it up may not throw the ball to the next base only the player that is playing that base.
Around the horn order:
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Pitcher throws to catcher
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Catcher to second (shortstop covers)
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Shortstop to first
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First to third
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Third to second (second baseman covers)
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Second to right field
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Right field to center field
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Center field to left field
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Left field to home
Thursday, March 27th through Saturday, March 29th
Clearwater Valley High School - Kooskia, Idaho
UPDATED Schedule as of 3/26/2025
Clearwater Valley High School - Kooskia, Idaho
UPDATED Schedule as of 3/26/2025
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Daily admission will be charged for fans & spectators at the following rates: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (55+) & students, $4 for ages 5-10 years old, Free for children under 4.
Home Run/Hitting Derby
2 players can enter from each team (10 total competitors). Pitching machine will throw all the pitches. Each player gets 10 “outs” with an “out” being a swing or hit ball that doesn’t go over or hit the fence. Scoring will be as follows: Home Run: 3 points, Ball that hits fence (in air or bounces): 1 point. Any BBCOR bat (metal or wood) can be used for the Home Run Derby.
Pitcher & Catcher Pop Time Competition
Each team enters a pitcher, catcher and a shortstop. The pitcher will pitch the ball to the catcher who will throw down to 2nd base where the shortstop will catch the ball and apply a tag to a cone positioned in front of the base. This is a timed competition, and the clock starts when pitcher makes his first movement to the plate. The clock stops after the shortstop tags the cone with the ball in his glove. Each team will have 3 attempts to score their fastest time.
Home to Home Timed Relay
4 players enter from each team. Player A will run from Home to 1st, Player B will run from 1st to 2nd, Player C will run from 2nd to 3rd & Player D will run from 3rd to Home. Players cannot leave their base until the incoming runner touches it or 3 second penalty is applied. 1st Base can be run through while 2nd & 3rd base must be slid into or stopped on. Clock starts when Player A leaves home plate and stops when Player D touches home plate. Each team will get 2 chances to compete. Fastest time wins.
Outfield Competition
2 players can enter from each team and the pitching machine will be setup to throw the pop fly’s. 4 starting cones will be setup to create 4 different angles for players to catch a fly ball. Each player will have 2 opportunities at each station to catch a fly ball for a total of 8 chances. Players cannot leave the starting cone until the ball is dropped in the machine. Each successful catch is worth 1 point with a maximum of 8 points available. Player that racks up the most points wins.
Coaches Fungo & Player Fielding & Throwing Competition
1 coach and 5 players compete from each team (1st, 2nd, SS, 3rd & Catcher). Players will take groundballs from their coach hitting fungo to them. Any ball fielded cleanly with a good throw (or two good throws in double plays) is worth 2 points. Any ball knocked down by fielder with a good throw (or two good throws in double plays) is worth 1 point. Any missed grounders or dropped balls by player receiving the throw is 0 points. Any mishits by the coach (hit over players head, ball stops before getting to the player) is 0 points. Player receiving the ball must catch the ball and be touching the base for the point(s) to count. 38 total points are possible and the team with the most points wins.
2 players can enter from each team (10 total competitors). Pitching machine will throw all the pitches. Each player gets 10 “outs” with an “out” being a swing or hit ball that doesn’t go over or hit the fence. Scoring will be as follows: Home Run: 3 points, Ball that hits fence (in air or bounces): 1 point. Any BBCOR bat (metal or wood) can be used for the Home Run Derby.
Pitcher & Catcher Pop Time Competition
Each team enters a pitcher, catcher and a shortstop. The pitcher will pitch the ball to the catcher who will throw down to 2nd base where the shortstop will catch the ball and apply a tag to a cone positioned in front of the base. This is a timed competition, and the clock starts when pitcher makes his first movement to the plate. The clock stops after the shortstop tags the cone with the ball in his glove. Each team will have 3 attempts to score their fastest time.
Home to Home Timed Relay
4 players enter from each team. Player A will run from Home to 1st, Player B will run from 1st to 2nd, Player C will run from 2nd to 3rd & Player D will run from 3rd to Home. Players cannot leave their base until the incoming runner touches it or 3 second penalty is applied. 1st Base can be run through while 2nd & 3rd base must be slid into or stopped on. Clock starts when Player A leaves home plate and stops when Player D touches home plate. Each team will get 2 chances to compete. Fastest time wins.
Outfield Competition
2 players can enter from each team and the pitching machine will be setup to throw the pop fly’s. 4 starting cones will be setup to create 4 different angles for players to catch a fly ball. Each player will have 2 opportunities at each station to catch a fly ball for a total of 8 chances. Players cannot leave the starting cone until the ball is dropped in the machine. Each successful catch is worth 1 point with a maximum of 8 points available. Player that racks up the most points wins.
Coaches Fungo & Player Fielding & Throwing Competition
1 coach and 5 players compete from each team (1st, 2nd, SS, 3rd & Catcher). Players will take groundballs from their coach hitting fungo to them. Any ball fielded cleanly with a good throw (or two good throws in double plays) is worth 2 points. Any ball knocked down by fielder with a good throw (or two good throws in double plays) is worth 1 point. Any missed grounders or dropped balls by player receiving the throw is 0 points. Any mishits by the coach (hit over players head, ball stops before getting to the player) is 0 points. Player receiving the ball must catch the ball and be touching the base for the point(s) to count. 38 total points are possible and the team with the most points wins.
Tourney Details:
• Tourney medals provided to 1st & 2nd place teams. Placing will be determined by 1) overall record 2) head-to-head competition & 3) total runs allowed during the tourney.
• 1 hour 45-minute time limit per game (no new inning started after 1:45 time limit has been reached).
• $300 entry fee per team plus each team provides 2 NFHS game balls for each game they play.
• Each team will be provided with one wood bat (32") from Beaver Bat Company they get to use and keep. Teams/Players can also bring & use their own wood bats.
• Any questions concerning the tourney can be directed to Clearwater Valley Head Coach Josh Bradley (406.250.1594 – joshbradley48@gmail.com) or Clearwater Valley Athletic Director Allen Hutchens (208.816.9395 – hutchensa@sd244.org).
• Tourney medals provided to 1st & 2nd place teams. Placing will be determined by 1) overall record 2) head-to-head competition & 3) total runs allowed during the tourney.
• 1 hour 45-minute time limit per game (no new inning started after 1:45 time limit has been reached).
• $300 entry fee per team plus each team provides 2 NFHS game balls for each game they play.
• Each team will be provided with one wood bat (32") from Beaver Bat Company they get to use and keep. Teams/Players can also bring & use their own wood bats.
• Any questions concerning the tourney can be directed to Clearwater Valley Head Coach Josh Bradley (406.250.1594 – joshbradley48@gmail.com) or Clearwater Valley Athletic Director Allen Hutchens (208.816.9395 – hutchensa@sd244.org).
Check out our recap video of the 2024 Southfork Slugfest down below:
