April 4, 2011
UVA Law School To Host Softball Tournament Featuring Teams from over 50 Law Schools
The 28th Annual UVA Law School Softball Invitational Tournament was played on Friday, April 1st through Sunday, April 3rd. An incredible 120 teams representing over 50 different law schools from all over the country played in 268 games on fields around Charlottesville, VA. More than 1,500 law student/softball players from 20 different states plus the District of Columbia converged on the city filling scores of hotel rooms as they competed for trophies in two divisions. The tournament provides more than fun; for the twelfth year in a row, Children, Youth & Family Services was the primary beneficiary of the proceeds, receiving a check for $20,000. Over the years, Children, Youth & Family Services has received a total $146,500 from the efforts of these community-minded Law students.
Two tournament directors, Kat Allen and Suzanne Bradley, have overseen the work of 10 individual committees, which have been staffed by more than 75 UVA law students, all members of the North Grounds Softball League. They played 268 games at 14 fields in five local parks, the community college and at one local school: Darden Towe, The Park, Copeley Field, PVCC, McIntire Park, Washington Park, and Charlottesville High School
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