10u Ooltewah Lunachicks Extreme
8u Ooltewah Unicorns Elite
6u Lady Owls Elite
For the third consecutive year, multiple Ooltewah Youth Association recreational softball teams have qualified for and will compete in the Dizzy Dean Softball World Series. The 6u Ooltewah Lady Owls Elite, 8u Ooltewah Unicorns Elite and 10u Lunachicks Extreme All-Star teams will face off against teams from across the nation in Southaven, Ms. next weekend.
Last year, the 8u Ooltewah All-star team won the Dizzy Dean Softball World Series with a 15-9 victory over Hatley, Mi.’s All-star team.
Ooltewah’s 6u team finished third in their age group.
Although this will be the first trip to the Dizzy Dean Softball World Series for many of the players, all three Ooltewah teams will field returning players. The rosters include two returning players on the 6u team, six on the 8u team and five on the 10u team. All players come from regular season OYA teams.
Players will attend an opening ceremony event Thursday, July 6 and then start tournament play Friday, July 7. Updates on all three teams will be provided on OYA’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ooltewahyouth) throughout their journeys.
"OYA continues to grow recreational softball opportunities for Chattanooga area youth by providing additional training opportunities and experiences beyond regular season games," officials said. "Sending three teams to the Dizzy Dean Softball World Series this year is the result of the investment being made in recreational youth softball in east Hamilton County."
Girls interested in playing recreational softball this fall can register online at OoltewahYouth.com. The fall season begins in late August.
All three teams will play in the Tennessee Dizzy Dean State tournament at the Summit of Softball in Chattanooga before departing for Mississippi. This Thursday, 6u plays at 6 p.m. on Field 8, 8u plays at 6 p.m. on Field 7 and 10u plays at 9 p.m. on Field 5. Friday and Saturday times are TBD. The 8u team will hold one final practice on Monday at 6 p.m. at Standifer Gap Park, 8327 Standifer Gap Road in Chattanooga.