Youth Tournaments
Youth Sports Tournaments in the Berkshires
The CRA hosts several exciting youth sports tournaments in the scenic Berkshires throughout the year. Our Invitational Softball Tournament takes place in July, drawing teams from across the region. In October, the annual Just For Kicks Soccer Tournament returns, timed perfectly with the area’s vibrant fall foliage. During the winter, the CRA hosts three basketball tournaments: a girls’ tournament in December and a boys’ tournament in January, both held in honor of individuals who made significant contributions to local youth sports. These events offer fun, competition, and a strong sense of community.
Annual Just For Kicks Soccer Tournament
October 11-12, 2025
As summer winds down and the fall soccer season approaches, it is again time to plan your soccer club’s soccer schedule. On behalf of the JFK CRA Soccer Committee, we would like to extend an invitation to your team to participate in our 28th Annual “Just for Kicks” Soccer Tournament held in Dalton, MA, in the beautiful Berkshires on October 11th and 12th, 2025.
We have attached the team entry form for this year’s tournament. All teams will be guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. The fee is $500.00 for U-10, U-12, and U-14. If your club enters 3 or more teams there is a $25.00 discount for each team.
We typically have 50-60 teams participate and we expect that this year’s tournament will fill up quickly. Please make sure you sign up before the September 26th deadline. We hope that your teams will join us for a great weekend of youth soccer. Additional tournament information will be sent upon acceptance of your team into the tournament. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us directly.
Soccer Tournament Locations
Wahconah Regional High School
150 Old Windsor Rd, Dalton, MA:
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Fields 1 – 7
Nessacus Regional Middle School
35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA:
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Fields 8 – 10
Site Info
All sites have a concession stand and will offer a variety of food such as hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream treats in addition to drinks (water, soda and Gatorade) and snacks (assorted candy, chips, sunflower seeds, etc.). Portable toilets will be available at both sites. Dogs are not allowed on school grounds. No tailgating in the parking lots on school grounds.
Parking
There is ample parking at each of the sites and there is no fee for parking. Please make sure to park in designated areas only as police will ticket and/or tow. Parking is only allowed in the front of each building. Do not park on the bridge on Old Windsor Rd.
Tournament Gear
Tournament clothing will be on sale at Wahconah Regional High School throughout the weekend and we will have a photographer available to take pictures of players near the clothing tent.
Tournament Format
Pool play with a guarantee of (3) games. Games will start up to 15 minutes early when possible. No warm up time on the field is guaranteed.
Awards
Team trophies and tournament t-shirts will be presented to the two finalists for the U12 & U14 divisions. Medals for all participants in U10.
Roster Requirements
All teams must present their roster and have medical release forms for all players on their roster prior to the first game. Once teams are registered there is no need to show officials your roster. Should an issue arise, coaches should direct their concern to one of the tournament directors.
Rules
A complete set of rules is provided with your acceptance letter.
Weather
Should the tournament directors determine that weather becomes a safety issue, they can cancel, shorten, and change games in order to complete the tournament.
Tournament Directors
Dustin Belcher
Operations Director
dbelcher@daltoncra.org
(413) 684-0260 ext. 203
Kyle Lyman
Program Manager
klyman@daltoncra.org
(413) 684-0260 ext. 105
Hotel Information
Shamrock Village Inn
633 Main St. Dalton, MA
413-684-0860
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lenox
462 Pittsfield Rd. Lenox, MA 01240
413-442-4000
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Berkshires/Lenox
445 Pittsfield Rd. Lenox, MA 01240
413-499-1111
Hilton Garden Inn Lenox/Pittsfield
1032 South St. Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-448-2222
“Boog” Powell Memorial Girls Tournament
December, 2025
For 5th/6th and 7/8th grade girls – Robert “Boog” Powell was a dedicated volunteer coach for the CRA, a longtime Wahconah girls’ basketball coach, and played a key role as an athletic director at Wahconah Regional High School, helping to shape and support student-athletes. His contributions to the community earned him a well-deserved induction into the CRA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. Upon his untimely passing, the CRA named its annual girls basketball tournament in his honor.
Watch for our team registration packet this fall.
Jim Horth Memorial Boys Tournament
January, 2026
For 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade boys – Jim Horth was a dedicated leader in youth sports, serving as the President of the Dalton Youth Center Board and coaching in the local youth basketball program. His commitment extended beyond coaching, as he played a crucial role in helping to lead the CRA and support its mission of providing first-class youth sports programs. In recognition of his outstanding service and contributions, he was honored with the prestigious Gib Kittredge Award and later inducted into the CRA Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021.
Watch for our team registration packet this fall.
Ed Ladley Memorial Tournament
March 2026
3rd/4th grade boys and girls – Ed Ladley was a longtime coach at Wahconah Regional High School, basketball official, and league organizer who dedicated over 40 years to developing youth basketball in our community. He played a pivotal role in shaping local basketball, not only as a coach but also by running the CRA summer basketball camp, where he mentored countless young athletes. In recognition of his contributions, upon his passing, the CRA named their annual basketball tournament in his honor to celebrate his legacy and ensure his influence on the game continues for years to come. Coach Ladley was inducted into the CRA Athletic Hall of Fame in the class of 2019.
Watch for our team registration packet this winter.
Basketball Tournament Locations
Community Recreation Association (CRA)
400 Main St, Dalton, MA:
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Wahconah Regional High School
150 Old Windsor Rd, Dalton, MA:
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Nessacus Regional Middle School
35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA:
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Invitational Softball Tournament
Thank you to all the teams, coaches, and fans who made this year’s 15th Invitational Softball Tournament such a success! We were thrilled to welcome over 30 teams from across New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts for an incredible weekend of softball in the beautiful Berkshires.
We’re already looking ahead to next year — mark your calendars!
The 16th Invitational Softball Tournament will be held July 17–19, 2026.
Stay tuned for the release of next year’s team registration packet, which will include general information, hotel accommodations, and the team entry form. Spots fill up quickly, so don’t miss out on this great event!
Softball Tournament Locations
Pinegrove Park
293 High St, Dalton, MA:
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Fields 1 & 2
Chamberlain Park
398 Main St, Dalton, MA:
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Field 3
Greenridge Park
996 South St, Dalton, MA:
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Field 4
Softball Complex Info
The Pinegrove Park complex has 2 softball fields, a pavilion, basketball courts and a playground. Although some fields have bleachers, you may want to bring lawn chairs for more comfort. There is plenty of open space to picnic and relax between games. There are rest rooms and concession stands at all sites. We will offer hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream treats in addition to drinks (water, soda and Gatorade) and snacks (assorted candy, chips, sunflower seeds, etc.).
Parking
There is ample parking at each of the sites and there is no fee for parking. Please make sure to park in designated areas only as police will ticket.
Tournament Gear
Will be available for purchase: t-shirts, sunglasses, headbands and more.
Tournament Format
Guarantee of (3) games. Final schedule will be mailed by July 15th.
Awards
Team and individual trophies will be presented to the two finalists.
Roster Requirements
Teams must have complete rosters and birth certificates available to the tournament director at all times.
Scorebook
The home team will keep the official scorebook if an official scorekeeper is not provided. Both teams must provide game results to the tournament director immediately following the game.
Rules
A complete set of rules is provided with your acceptance letter.
Weather
Rain-outs and rain delays will be determined at the field by the tournament director based on current conditions. Game times and number of games played may be adjusted if weather requires.
Programs
Programs will be on sale for $2 and will include sponsors, game schedules and rosters.