Ruritan Nationals

05/29/2026

🌟 GUEST INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

We're excited to welcome Alyssa Jones as a Guest Instructor at the Ruritan Nationals Summer Softball Camp! 🥎🔥

Alyssa is a standout student-athlete at the **University of North Florida**, where she helped lead the Ospreys to the **2025 ASUN Conference Championship** and earned recognition on the **2024-25 ASUN Academic Honor Roll**.

Before her collegiate career, Alyssa was a star at **Maggie L. Walker Governor's School**, earning Rookie of the Year honors, Most Valuable Player recognition, and All-Region accolades. During her high school career, she consistently posted incredible offensive numbers, including a .500 batting average, 29 hits, 33 runs scored, 4 home runs, 6 triples, and 27 RBIs in a single season.

As a freshman at North Florida, Alyssa appeared in 28 games, scored 9 runs, and gained valuable NCAA postseason experience, including appearances in the NCAA Columbia Regional.

Not only is Alyssa a talented player, but she is also a dedicated student pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and a great example of what hard work, perseverance, and character can achieve.

We're thrilled for our campers to learn from a Division I student-athlete who understands what it takes to compete at the next level while excelling in the classroom!

📅 June 15–17, 2026
📍 Tomahawk Ruritan Club | Midlothian, VA
👧 Ages 7–13
🍽 Lunch Provided

🎟 Registration is OPEN!
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05/24/2026

05/21/2026

🥎 Meet Camp Instructor Kathy Riley! 🥎

The Ruritan Nationals Summer Softball Camp is proud to have one of the most respected coaches in Virginia softball history — **Kathy Riley**!

Coach Riley spent more than two decades leading the Longwood University softball program, building the Lancers into a nationally recognized powerhouse. During her legendary coaching career, she earned:
⭐ 800+ career wins
⭐ 5 NCAA Regional appearances
⭐ Multiple Big South Championships
⭐ 3x Big South Coach of the Year honors

Under her leadership, programs have become known not only for success on the field, but also for developing strong leaders, outstanding teammates, and high-character student-athletes.

Coach Riley’s passion for teaching the game and mentoring young athletes continues to impact the softball community, and we’re excited for our campers to learn from her experience and leadership this summer!

📅 June 15–17, 2026
📍 Tomahawk Ruritan Club | Midlothian, VA
👧 Ages 7–13
🍽 Lunch Provided

🎟 Registration is OPEN!
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05/17/2026

A HUGE thank you to our 2026 season sponsor, Adventure Hill Equipment!

Adventure Hill Equipment, LLC specializes in the procurement, sale, and restoration of heavy machinery, providing reliable solutions for customers seeking to acquire or refurbish equipment. With a commitment to excellence and a skilled team, we ensure every machine is in peak condition, driving productivity and success for our clients.

Thank you for supporting our athletes! 🩵💙

05/15/2026

🔥 GUEST INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We’re excited to welcome Virginia Tech standout **Emma Mazzarone** to the Ruritan Nationals Summer Softball Camp! 🥎🦃

Catch VT and Emma today on ESPN+ at 4pm in the 2026 DI Softball Championship and Women's College World Series vs. South Alabama!

Emma is one of the top two-way players in the ACC and brings elite Division I experience to our campers. During her time at Virginia Tech, she has:
⭐ Earned multiple All-ACC honors
⭐ Been named ACC Pitcher of the Week
⭐ Recorded 100+ strikeouts in a season
⭐ Posted dominant performances against top ACC competition
⭐ Contributed both in the circle and at the plate for the Hokies

Most recently, Emma delivered a career-high 14 strikeouts in the ACC Tournament and has continued to establish herself as one of the premier pitchers in college softball. ([Gobbler Country][1])

This is an incredible opportunity for young athletes to learn from a current Division I softball player competing at the highest level of collegiate softball!

📅 June 15–17, 2026
⏰ 9AM–3PM
📍 Tomahawk Ruritan Club | Midlothian, VA
👧 Ages 7–13
🍽 Lunch Provided

🎟 Registration is OPEN!
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05/11/2026

🔥 GUEST INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We’re excited to welcome TWO incredible softball leaders to the Ruritan Nationals Summer Softball Camp — Megan Camden Fox and Kelly Rust Rice! 🥎💙

These accomplished athletes and coaches bring years of high-level playing and coaching experience to the field and will help provide our campers with elite instruction, encouragement, and mentorship throughout camp!

⭐ Megan Camden Fox
• 2005 Division I Independent Softball All-Academic Team
• Former standout at Longwood University
• Holds multiple Longwood career records and Top 10 rankings
• Current Assistant Softball Coach at Cosby High School

⭐ Kelly Rust Rice
• Former pitcher at Virginia Wesleyan University
• 534.1 career innings pitched with 245 career strikeouts
• Three-Time All-ODAC Awardee
• Chesterfield Little League Division Director

This camp is about more than softball — it’s about building confidence, leadership, teamwork, and a love for the game in a positive and competitive environment.

📅 June 15–17, 2026
⏰ 9AM–3PM
📍 Tomahawk Ruritan Club | Midlothian, VA
👧 Ages 7–13
🍽 Lunch Provided

🎟 Registration is OPEN!
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05/10/2026

We at Ruritan want to say Happy Mother’s Day to all you special mommas out there! WE know it’s not always easy but somehow you manage to find the courage to lift yourself up and those around you to get it done! We hope your day is filled with love, laughter and a little pampering!💙🩵🤍🥎

05/05/2026

🌟 SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Alejandra Wittman as a Guest Instructor at our Summer Softball Camp! 🥎🔥

Alejandra brings standout talent and leadership to the field as a First Team All-Metro, Second Team 5A All-Region honoree, and 2024 MVP. As a team captain who helped lead her team to back-to-back District Championships, she knows what it takes to compete and succeed at a high level!

This is an amazing opportunity for young athletes to learn directly from a local standout and rising star 💪

📅 June 15–17, 2026
⏰ 9AM–3PM
📍 Tomahawk Ruritan Club, Midlothian, VA
👧 Ages 7–13 | 🍽 Lunch Provided

Give your athlete the chance to grow their skills, confidence, and love for the game!

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05/04/2026

🔥 BIG NEWS for our Summer Softball Camp! 🔥

We’re excited to announce that Rick Pauly will be joining us as a Guest Instructor on June 15th! 🥎

With experience in the USA National Team Coaching Pool, as an ASA Men’s Major Fastpitch All-American, and a high-performance pitching clinician, this is an incredible opportunity for young athletes to learn from one of the best!

📅 June 15–17, 2026
⏰ 9AM–3PM
📍 Tomahawk Ruritan Club, Midlothian, VA
👧 Ages 7–13 | 🍽 Lunch Provided

Don’t miss your chance to train with elite-level instruction and take your game to the next level!

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