About Felicia Melton-Smyth

Felicia Melton-Smyth was SSBL-Madison's biggest fan and cheerleader. On May 26, 2008, she was tragically taken from us while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Felicia used her voice as the cruise director of the Shamrock Bar to make sure all of Madison’s LGBT sports leagues succeeded by promoting their fundraisers, hanging posters, and recruiting members. She served on Madison Gay Hockey Association’s Board of Directors and was SSBL-Madison's Community Service Chair. The growth and success of Madison’s LGBT sports leagues would not have been possible without her. To honor her, we host this softball tournament to remember how much she enjoyed our games and the togetherness they brought to our community and to thank her for encouraging and inspiring us. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the AIDS Network.

About the Tournament

The 1st Annual Felicia Melton-Smyth Memorial Tournament was held on August 16th and 17th, 2008, with eleven teams in two divisions - 8 competitive teams and 3 women's teams. Through August 20, 2008, the tournament raised $1,627.23 for the AIDS Network. Jell-O shots are still available for $1 each at the Shamrock Bar! All money collected will be added to the final total donated to the AIDS Network. For an accounting of the money raised, click on the "2008 Proceeds" link in the table below.

*Although Wiggie's took first place, they deferred their 1st Place award to the Clubbers and instead accepted the

3rd Place award.

2008 Tournament Schedule

Friday August 15th through Sunday August 17th

Friday , August 15th:

Tribute to Felicia Bar Crawl - Can you hit them all in one night? She could.

Saturday, August 16th:

Coaches meeting at 8:00 AM

Pool play begins at 9:00 AM

Tournament begins at 3:00 PM

Sunday, August 17th:

Tournament play continues - Games start at 9:00 AM.

Post-Tournament Party at Shamrock - 4:00 to 9:00 including:

2008 SSBL-Madison Raffle Drawing at 9:00

Guess how many balls fundraiser for ASANA World Series

Fundraiser for the Weekend:

Jell-O shots sold to benefit the AIDS Network! Shots are $1 each and will be sold throughout the weekend!

Don't look for them - they'll find you!

SSBL-Madison Sponsors Bar Specials

WOOF'S - Half Price drinks ALL WEEKEND LONG to all players in uniform.

FRIDAY NIGHT - Half Price Drinks from 4:00 to 7:00 and 10:00 to Midnight and $1.00 off shots from 8:00 to Midnight!

SATURDAY NIGHT - No Cover ever! DJ Omar 10PM-2AM
SUNDAY - Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar from Noon to 4:00 PM! Beer Bash 5:00 to 8:00 $2 Miller Lite Taps and FREE GLASS NICKEL PIZZA!
Hookah Lounge - $5.00 pitchers of domestic beer for all tournament participants all weekend! KARAOKE on Friday and Saturday Nights! Open at 5:00 for dinner!!!

Shamrock Bar - Half Price Drinks Happy Hour from 4:00 to 8:00 on Friday and Saturday! Beer Bash from 4:00 to 8:00 on Sunday!

Club 5 - Free cover on Friday nights and free cover for all tournament participants on Saturday night!

Tournament Details

 Open Division Tournament on Saturday and Sunday at Elver Park ($200)

Double Elimination Tournament with Two to Three Pool Games per Team

2008 TEAMS:

Milwaukee ETC/La Cage

Milwaukee GAC

Black Beauties

Clubbers (3rd Place)

Wiggie's (1st Place)

Madd Dawgs (2nd Place)

Bedazzlers

Minneapolis Grizzlies

Women's Division on Saturday Only at Elver Park ($125)

Single Elimination Tournament with All Teams Playing Each Other to Determine Seeding

2008 TEAMS:

Milwaukee Nut Hut

Short Cuts

L Team

Host Hotel:

Sheraton - $109 per night - Click here to make a reservation!

Field:

Elver Park located on Madison's west side

Registration Form

Tournament Rules

SCHEDULE FOR POOL PLAY AND TOURNAMENT BRACKETS 

Please submit roster and registration money prior to play. There is no formal team registration for this tournament.

All players must be listed on submitted rosters in order to be eligible to play.

If you have any questions, please contact Ben at (608) 358-1861 or commissioner@ssblmadison.com.