Great Lakes Firecracker

09/03/2026

📣 Coaches & Players — Get Your Fall Schedules Out!

Make sure you’re sending your fall schedules to college coaches so they know which events and locations you’ll be attending this season.

Even if exact game schedules and times haven’t been released yet, sharing your tournament dates and locations gives college coaches the opportunity to plan ahead and know where they can potentially see you compete.

Be proactive. Stay visible. Create opportunities.

08/29/2026

https://www.greatlakesfirecracker.com

08/26/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!

The Great Lakes Firecracker Showcase is coming back bigger and better!

June 29 – July 4, 2027

Here’s what you can expect:

*6 Game Guarantee — 5 pool play games followed by a single-elimination bracket
*90-minute games — finish the inning
*200+ college coaches expected to be in attendance
*All-Star Games for both committed & uncommitted players
*Catered Coaches Banquet featuring a Keynote Speaker

One of the premier fastpitch events of the summer !! bringing together top teams, players and college coaches for an unforgettable week of competition and exposure!

Don’t wait, get your team registered today!

https://www.greatlakesfirecracker.com

08/01/2026

Move over, COVID-era eligibility… there’s a new eligibility shake-up.

A Colorado federal court has temporarily ruled that Division I athletes from the Class of 2022 who used up their eligibility this past season can return and play in 2026–27.

What does this mean?
• Former players could return to their teams.
• Coaches must still stay under the 25-player roster limit.
• Fewer roster spots may be available for incoming recruits over the next few years.

If this ruling stands, it could have a major impact on recruiting and roster management across Division I softball!!!!

07/21/2026

Thank You, Umpires! The temperatures were high, the days were long, and the schedule was demanding, but you showed up every game and battled through the heat right alongside our players, coaches, and families.

From everyone at Prep Fastpitch Tournaments, thank you for your commitment to the game of softball. We couldn’t do it without you!

07/07/2026

Our social media coverage from the Great Lakes Firecracker has now generated 500,000+ views across our platforms!

Thank you to every player, coach, family, college coach, umpire, and fan who followed along, shared our content, and helped showcase the incredible talent on display all week long.

Thank you for being part of the Prep Fastpitch family. We can’t wait to bring you even more this fall!

https://www.prepfastpitchtournaments.com

07/07/2026

Below is the link to view all of the amazing pictures taken at the Great Lakes Firecracker last week!! Please share with your teams so they don’t miss out on them.

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Photo collection by Anjellica Almond Photography

07/06/2026

What a battle from a great group of kids!

07/06/2026