Author: Linda Sheftel

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2023 Softball Tournament



2023 Softball Tournament IS ON!
June 17th

Cedar Creek Parkway West 
Corner of Broadway &
Parkway Road

8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Rain Date: June 18th

Mission Statement:

To celebrate Justin by providing athletic and educational opportunities for underserved youth in the greater Lehigh Valley 

 WE are excited to be hosting the 19th annual softball tournament! 

2020 is  a year we will not readily forget. For everyone it presented challenges, required changes in how we navigate our environment, and some of us suffered personal losses. 

We were forced  to make a decision we hoped we would never have to make – canceling the Justin Sheftel Tournament three times, we did stay hopeful as long as we could.  Finally in September we  determined that we could not safely and responsibly hold the event.  

We were able to hold the Tournament in 2021, with 18 teams, 16 men and 2 women.  It was a day to enjoy, outside, seeing friends and family again, and playing ball! Due to the overwhelming support in 2020 we were able to support the scholarships and continue our level of donations to the non profits. For more information on our non – profits and the scholarship winners for 2023 with updates for all scholarship winners see link below. 

The proceeds from the Tournament are used to cover any and all operational expenses we incur during the year and on the day of the Tournament. However, the sponsorship dollars are earmarked for the scholarship awards to Parkland and Allentown School District students and for contributions to local organizations that focus on providing athletic programs to our underserved youth in the greater Lehigh Valley.  For more information on our scholarship winners, non profits and additional events follow the links below: 

Scholarship Winners    2022 JSMF Scholarship

Our Nonprofits  2023 JSMF Non Profits

Ladies Night: Date April 26..info and how to reserve to follow. 

Sports Clinic: More information to follow.

Golf Outing:  “Save the Date” Golf Outing is scheduled for September 23rd, Saturday at Twin Lakes, shotgun at 8:30 am.  More information to follow.

LETS LOOK AT 2023 —

So let’s PLAY some softball!  Lace up your cleats and grab those softball gloves, for the 19th annual tournament. We can’t wait to start playing!

To view the Auction items go to this link to download.  If you want to purchase an item use the buy it now price.  Email: Linda.sheftel@gmail.com to confirm your purchase. Item will be at the info booth. 

Auction-Items 2023: (will be posted closer to the Tournament Date) 

Learn more about the day of … To be updated

We couldn’t do this without your help & support.
Become a sponsor today!  For more information click on the sponsorship link, or download the info below:

Learn more about sponsorship …

2023 Welcome Letter:  2023 Sponsor Letter 
2023 Sponsorship Information & Form: 2023 JSMF Sponsorship Info

 

Any questions or for more information,

Contact: Linda Sheftel Phone: 610.393-7055
Email: justinsheftelmemorialfund@gmail.com

We are excited to share our history over the past 17 years, how we have honored Justin and impacted our community, please take a moment to watch our story.

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2023 Sports Clinic

All-Star Baseball Sports Clinic

Mission Statement:

To celebrate Justin by providing athletic and educational opportunities for underserved youth in the greater Lehigh Valley 

Returning to the tournament for another special day, is the Sports Clinic, co-sponsored by St. Luke’s and Justin Sheftel Memorial Fund will be focused on baseball skills, with a combine approach; participants will move thru the clinic stations.  

Located at Lehigh County Sports Fields, 466 Parkway Road, Allentown. June 17th (rain date June 18th), starting at 12:30 to 2:30pm. 

This clinic is FREE to youth participants involved with non-profit youth, school, or Little League organizations.  Registration by June 15th is required.

There is a charge of $20 for those not affiliated with a non-profit, youth or sports organization. Fee is collected on site the day of event.  Clinic will run from 12:30-2:30pm. 

Download this flyer for complete info: To be updated

Stations:

  • Sports Performance Testing and Skills
  • Pitching and Catching
  • Middle infield, 1st and 3rd base
  • Infield
  • Outfield play
  • Hitting 

Featuring Former Pro and College Athletes: 

STEVE CARLTON, 1984 Hall-of-Fame pitcher (Phillies) and four time Cy Young Award Winner.  Joining Steve will be Timothy Neiman – DeSales University Baseball Coach, PLUS! A Variety of High School Coaches from area school districts and athletes.

One lucky player will walk away with a free Bike! Donated by Bike Works. 

To Sign Up: https://go.activecalendar.com/sluhn/event/2022-all-star-baseball-clinic/

For more information, contact: Joshuel.Irizarry@sluhn.org 

 To become a sponsor: 

Download: (must be filled out, turn in at the Clinic)
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