USSSA Autism Awareness

02/23/2026

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🦋 IT’S OFFICIALLY AUTISM WEEK!!! 🦋

This is what it’s all about 💙
Smiles, inclusion, community, and showing up BIG for an incredible group of athletes and families. We’re proud to celebrate Autism Week with Pathfinder Inc., and everyone who makes this event so special.

From the fields to the friendships, this week represents acceptance, opportunity, and pure joy. Let’s pack the park, support a great cause, and make memories that matter.

💙♾️ Autism Week is HERE — and we’re just getting started!

02/15/2026

🦋 Smash It Sports Autism Awareness – Host Hotel Information 🦋

We’re excited to share the official host hotel options for Smash It Sports Autism Awareness Weekend! Please use the information below when booking your stay and help us keep everything close and convenient for teams, families, and fans.

🏨 TownePlace Suites by Marriott – NLR
📍 3900 Vali Court, North Little Rock, AR 72117

🏨 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – NLR
📍 2350 Wildwood Ave, Sherwood, AR 72120

🏨 Super 8 by Wyndham – Jacksonville (Host Hotel)
📍 1850 John Harden Dr., Jacksonville, AR 72076
📞 Call: 501-982-9219
💲 Rates start at:
• $68 + tax (double-bed rooms)
• $65 + tax (single-bed rooms)
➡️ Guests may book online or by phone

🏨 Additional Jacksonville Hotel Options:
• Best Western Jacksonville
• Quality Inn Jacksonville
• Econo Lodge Jacksonville
• OYO Townhouse Jacksonville

Thank you for supporting an incredible weekend benefiting Pathfinder Athletics Booster Club and helping make Autism Awareness Weekend special for everyone. 💙

02/13/2026

🦋💙 TWO WEEKS OUT! 💙🦋

🔥 Smash It Sports Autism Awareness is almost here and the hype is REAL! 🔥
📅 February 27 – March 1
📍 Jacksonville, AR

This isn’t just a tournament — it’s a movement.
Elite competition. Pro players. Community impact. And a whole lot of heart. ❤️

🥎 What to expect:
• Top-tier competition
• A stacked PRO LIST on-site
• Special events all weekend long
• The powerful and emotional Pathfinder Game
• APW Wrestling: Convergence kicking off the weekend
• 100% of proceeds benefiting Pathfinder, Inc.

Every swing, every cheer, every moment supports Autism Awareness and Inclusion. This weekend is about showing up, showing love, and making a difference together.

🙌 Huge thanks to our partners, sponsors, and the entire Jacksonville community for making this possible.

⏰ Two weeks. One mission. Let’s SMASH it for Autism.

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02/11/2026

🦋 Smash It Sports Autism Awareness – Proudly Powered by Our Sponsors 🦋
We want to take a moment to give a HUGE thank you to the incredible sponsors who make the Smash It Sports Autism Awareness event possible. Because of your support, we’re able to create an unforgettable experience while giving back to a cause that truly matters. 💙
Your generosity helps us provide top-tier competition, special moments like the Pathfinder Game, community events, and meaningful support for individuals with autism and their families. This event does not happen without you.

👏 Thank you to our amazing partners:
Smash It Sports
Fence Brokers Inc
Jacksonville Advertising & Promotions Commission
Jacksonville Parks and Recreation
Lomanco
Insurance Advantage and LMA Financial Services
Raising Cane's
First Electric Cooperative
Ritter Communications
Unity Health Jacksonville
Bodiddle's wine & spirits
Connect2First
J. Cole Construction
David's Burgers
Combat MFG
Worth Slowpitch
Miken Sports
Marucci Slowpitch
Dudley Sports
Onyx Softball Bats
Competitive Edge
Red River Preowned
FAB&T
Arkansas Office Products
Sonic Drive-In
Crain Ford of Jacksonville
Chili's of Jacksonville
Prodigy Sports
Juno Athletics
Suncoast Sports
Easton Slowpitch
Anarchy Bat Co
DeMarini Slowpitch
Proton Sports
ARGM
The FieldHouse Sports Training Center
Big Big Daddy Shelves

…and all of our additional partners and bat companies who continue to step up year after year.

From the fields to the community, this weekend is about more than softball — it’s about impact, inclusion, and awareness. Thank you for standing with us and helping us 💙
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📍 Dupree Park | Jacksonville, AR
Together, we’re making a difference.

🦋 Smash It Sports Autism Awareness – Proudly Powered by Our Sponsors 🦋
We want to take a moment to give a HUGE thank you to the incredible sponsors who make the Smash It Sports Autism Awareness event possible. Because of your support, we’re able to create an unforgettable experience while giving back to a cause that truly matters. 💙
Your generosity helps us provide top-tier competition, special moments like the Pathfinder Game, community events, and meaningful support for individuals with autism and their families. This event does not happen without you.

👏 Thank you to our amazing partners:
Smash It Sports
Fence Brokers Inc
Jacksonville Advertising & Promotions Commission
Jacksonville Parks and Recreation
Lomanco
Insurance Advantage and LMA Financial Services
Raising Cane's
First Electric Cooperative
Ritter Communications
Unity Health Jacksonville
Bodiddle's wine & spirits
Connect2First
J. Cole Construction
David's Burgers
Combat MFG
Worth Slowpitch
Miken Sports
Marucci Slowpitch
Dudley Sports
Onyx Softball Bats
Competitive Edge
Red River Preowned
FAB&T
Arkansas Office Products
Sonic Drive-In
Crain Ford of Jacksonville
Chili's of Jacksonville
Prodigy Sports
Juno Athletics
Suncoast Sports
Easton Slowpitch
Anarchy Bat Co
DeMarini Slowpitch
Proton Sports
ARGM
The FieldHouse Sports Training Center
Big Big Daddy Shelves
Branded South Apparel

…and all of our additional partners and bat companies who continue to step up year after year.
From the fields to the community, this weekend is about more than softball — it’s about impact, inclusion, and awareness. Thank you for standing with us and helping us 💙
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📍 Dupree Park | Jacksonville, AR
Together, we’re making a difference.

02/09/2026

🦋 SPONSOR APPRECIATION POST 🦋

We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to the incredible sponsors who make the Smash It Sports Autism Awareness Tournament possible. 💙
Because of your support, we’re able to create an unforgettable event that brings together athletes, families, and our community — all while supporting an amazing cause.

Your commitment helps us raise awareness, fund inclusive programs, and continue supporting Pathfinder Inc. and the families they serve. This event truly does not happen without YOU.

👏 PLEASE JOIN US IN THANKING OUR 2026 SPONSORS: 👏

• Smash It Sports
• Fence Brokers Inc
• Jacksonville Advertising & Promotions Commission
• Jacksonville Parks and Recreation
• Insurance Advantage and LMA Financial Services
• Lomanco
• First Electric Cooperative
• Connect2First
• Ritter Communications
• Unity Health
• Bodiddle's wine & spirits
• The FieldHouse Sports Training Center
• J. Cole Construction
• Competitive Edge
• Juno
• Anarchy
• Demarini
• Proton
• Worth/Miken/Easton/Combat
• Suncoast
• Marucci
• Dudley
• Onyx
• Red River Pre-Owned
• FAB&T
• Arkansas Office Products
• Sonic Drive-In
• Chili's Jacksonville
• USSSA-Slowpitch Softball
• Crain Ford Jacksonville
• Arkansas USSSA Slowpitch

💙 From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for believing in this event, this mission, and this community. We are proud to stand alongside partners who truly make an impact.

📣 Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show these sponsors some love!

02/09/2026

🔥🔥 SMASH IT SPORTS AUTISM AWARENESS PATHFINDER PRO LIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥🔥

This roster is STACKED 😤💪

We’re proud to officially announce the Pro List joining us for this year’s event — bringing elite talent, next-level energy, and a whole lot of 🔥 to the fields.

These athletes aren’t just pros — they’re leaders, ambassadors of the game, and a huge part of why this event continues to grow year after year. From on-field performance to off-field impact, this group represents what the Smash It Sports Autism Awareness Pathfinder Inc Event is all about.

👀 Pro list drops below
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(Tag them, show them love, and get ready to play ball with the best!)

More announcements coming soon…

💥 This one’s going to be special.

01/22/2026

🦋 BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS KEEP ROLLING 🦋

The Smash It Sports Pathfinder for Autism Awareness Tournament continues to level up! 💪💙

🔥 We’re excited to officially welcome Sarah Davis, now representing Victus, to the Smash It Sports Autism Awareness family. We’re pumped to have her competing at this event and supporting an incredible cause through the game she loves.

💥 And it’s official — Ashley Mack has joined the DeMarini Pros!
We can’t wait to see Ashley rocking DeMarini and bringing that next-level talent and intensity to the field.

Elite athletes. Iconic brands. One powerful mission.
This is what the Pathfinder for Autism Awareness Tournament is all about.

More announcements coming soon… 👀🥎💙

01/16/2026

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🦋 SMASH IT SPORTS AUTISM AWARENESS – SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🦋

None of this happens without the incredible companies and partners who step up to support our athletes, our families, and our mission. 💙⚾🥎

We want to give a HUGE shoutout and heartfelt thank you to the amazing sponsors who make the Smash It Sports Autism Awareness events possible and help us continue building something special for our community:

🏆 Smash It Sports
🏙️ Jacksonville Advertising & Promotions Commission
🌳 Jacksonville Parks & Recreation
🛠️ Fence Brokers Inc.
🏗️ Lomanco Vents
⚡ First Electric Cooperative
📡 Ritter Communications
🔌 Connect2First
🏦 First Arkansas Bank & Trust (FAB&T)
🏢 Insurance Advantage & IM Financial Services
🚧 J. Cole Construction
📋 Arkansas Office Products
🌶️ Sonic of Jacksonville
🍷 BoDiddle Wines & Spirits
📍 Red River Pre-Owned – Jacksonville
Miken/Worth/Easton/Combat
Dudley
Marucci
Combat
Onyx
Competitive Edge
Juno
Anarchy
Demarini
Suncoast
Proton

Your support goes far beyond the field. You’re helping create opportunities, awareness, inclusion, and unforgettable memories for athletes and families. 💙

👏 Please help us by liking, sharing, and supporting these businesses that give back in a BIG way!

Together, we’re not just hosting tournaments — we’re building something special. 🦋💙

01/14/2026

Come join us for an action packed APW Wrestling night!

01/02/2026

🦋💙 THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS! 💙🦋
We are incredibly thankful for all of our sponsors who continue to support Smash It Sports and our Autism Awareness events. Because of you, we’re able to make a real impact, create meaningful experiences, and give back to an amazing community that deserves it.
A special THANK YOU to Ritter Communications for partnering with us again for 2026! Your continued support and belief in what we do means more than words can say. We are proud to have you back as part of the Smash It Sports family 🙌
To every sponsor who steps up, invests, and stands beside us — we truly could not do this without you. Your support helps change lives, on and off the field.
Please take a moment to show these incredible businesses some love and support! 💙

🦋💙 THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS! 💙🦋

We are incredibly thankful for all of our sponsors who continue to support Smash It Sports and our Autism Awareness events. Because of you, we’re able to make a real impact, create meaningful experiences, and give back to an amazing community that deserves it.

A special THANK YOU to Ritter Communications for partnering with us again for 2026! Your continued support and belief in what we do means more than words can say. We are proud to have you back as part of the Smash It Sports family 🙌

To every sponsor who steps up, invests, and stands beside us — we truly could not do this without you. Your support helps change lives, on and off the field.

Please take a moment to show these incredible businesses some love and support! 💙