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Bemidji Girls Fastpitch to host 27th Annual Bemidji Blaze Tournament

The Bemidji Girls Fastpitch Softball Association will host the 27th Annual Bemidji Blaze Softball Tournament, taking place June 20-22, 2025.

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A Bemidji Blaze game is underway following a ribbon-cutting event for the West Fraser Softball Complex on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Girls Fastpitch Softball Association will host the 27th Annual Bemidji Blaze Softball Tournament, taking place June 20-22, 2025.

As the largest softball tournament in the region, this event will feature 76 teams. Games will be held at the West Fraser Softball Complex, City of Bemidji softball fields, and Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ»­, with divisions spanning 10u, 12u, 14u, and 16/18u. Bemidji will have seven Blaze teams participating.

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"BGFSA and our Bemidji Blaze teams are thrilled to host over 700 players and their families for this tournament. Each year, we have waiting lists of teams eager to attend. It fills our area's lodging, and we appreciate the support from local businesses and the community who welcome them. Our volunteer families work tirelessly to provide the best experience possible, rain or shine, and we're looking forward to a fantastic event," said Caralee Nowak, BGFSA Tournament Director, in a release.

The event is free and open to the public. BGFSA would like to extend a special thanks to their premier sponsors, West Fraser, Paul Bunyan Communications powered by the GigaZone, Back 40 Roofing, and First National Bank.

Bemidji Girls Fastpitch Softball Association is a nonprofit youth sports organization dedicated to providing girls ages 5-18 the opportunity to foster self-esteem, good sportsmanship, and teamwork while nurturing their passion for softball.

BGFSA offers summer programs that include day league, night league, travel teams for 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u, and 16/18u, as well as opportunities for players to build their skills in the off-season. BGFSA is proud to host the Bemidji Blaze Tournament in late June.

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