Early Bird
Early Bird is a youth travel softball tournament in Columbus, IN, on Sat, Feb 27 – Sun, Feb 28, 2027. Age groups: 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U and 16U. Part of the USSSA Fastpitch calendar.
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From the organizer's listing on usssa.com · checked Oct 29, 2026. Register and confirm details with the organizer.
Age groups and entry fees
| Division | Teams registered | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|
| 8U C | – | $175 |
| 9U C | – | $450 |
| 10U C | – | $450 |
| 11U C | 2 | $450 |
| 12U C | – | $450 |
| 13U C | 2 | $450 |
| 14U C | 2 | $450 |
| 16U Open | 9 | $450 |
| HSC | 1 | $450 |
| HSO | 1 | $450 |
Where it's played
- Ceraland Sports Complex · 3989 South 525 East, Columbus IN 47203
- Decatur County Youth Sports Complex · 245 S. County Road 200 West, Greensburg IN 47240
Parks without an age group are listed by the organizer; which age group plays where usually comes with the schedule.
How strong is the field?
The organizer hasn't published team lists yet. We rate each age group's field once at least 6 registered teams have results, and this page updates as teams register.
Ratings come from public game results. How field ratings work. The 1-10 rating for each field and every registered team are in the TourneyMagic search.
Last year
Early Bird ran Sat, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 1, 2026 in Columbus, IN. 42 teams entered across 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U. The 12U field was rated a balanced field. The 14U field was rated a balanced field. The 16U field was rated a strong field.
Other softball tournaments near Columbus that weekend
- The Game · Noblesville, IN · 58 mi · 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U
- Last Blast - C Only · Lebanon, IN · 65 mi · 14U
- USFA's Knockin the Frost Off · Louisville, KY · 66 mi · 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U, 18U
- Indoor finale 26/27 · Lafayette, IN · 99 mi · 8U, 9U, 10U, 12U, 14U
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Details last changed Oct 24, 2026; checked against the organizer's listing Oct 29, 2026.