This weekend Vernal is the place to be for some old fashioned softball fun, mixed with some Halloween spirit. The 2nd annual Scared Hitless Charity Softball tournament will host a men’s and a co-ed competition. Event organizers Lynett Piep and her son Kacey say it has taken community help to get this tournament ready, mentioning Vernal Mayor Doug Hammond, Commissioner Bart Haslem, Uintah Recreation District, and businesses like Extreme Wireline for all their help. While not a sanctioned tournament, players and teams come from Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada and Idaho to compete, play softball for softball’s sake, and support a good cause. Forty-three teams, almost double from last year, are helping to support Mitchell Hall who fractured his orbital socket in a softball accident in June. The event will also allow the future of local softball grow by having the UC Stars and Stripes (the 12u accelerated softball team) raise funds by offering treats, food, and hot chocolate. The tournament starts Friday, October 11th at 6pm, with play continuing into Saturday and Sunday. There will be a costume contest from 11 to 4 Saturday which means you could be watching some real characters on the field. From 4 to 5pm there will be a homerun derby. On top of all of the fun, a special judge will be flying in from New York. Filip “Flip” Washington is on Team USA and is a 1st team all conference player (which is the highest level of slow-pitch softball). He is often referred to as the long haul bomber. Definitely sounds like it will be a scream!
