IAFF MDA Softball Championship

01/05/2026

To the teams, we ask that you please share the following:

Andrew, an outfielder with Buffalo Fire, and his family are going through a challenging time. Please consider sharing their story to help raise awareness, and most importantly, keep Andrew, Codi, and their precious baby in your thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time.

Thank you for your support.

Thier story...

Codi and Andrew’s journey has been filled with both hope and heartbreak. When Codi became pregnant with twins, their family was overjoyed. However, their world changed when the twins developed twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a rare and serious condition. The family traveled to New York City for a life-saving surgery, hoping for the best outcome. Despite their courage and the efforts of the medical team, the surgery was not successful, and Codi had to deliver the babies at just 24 weeks gestation.

Shortly after delivery, they experienced the unimaginable loss of Baby B. Now, Baby A continues to fight bravely in the NICU, surrounded by the love and strength of Codi and Andrew. The family remains in NYC, facing mounting medical bills, travel, and lodging expenses as they support Baby A through every moment of his fight.

We are reaching out to ask for your prayers and positive thoughts for Codi, Andrew, and their family. Your support—whether through a donation or by sharing their story—means the world to them as they navigate this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for standing with them and helping to ease their burden.

Codi and Andrew’s journey has been filled with both hope and heartbreak. When Co… CJ Battaglia needs your support for Support for Codi & Andrew’s NICU Journey

10/17/2025

We would like to share the funeral information for Mr. Beck...

John Edward Beck "Tubby" - Obituary
John Edward Beck, “Tubby”, 82, a former resident of Hyattsville and Dunkirk, MD, passed away on October 13, 2025, in Annapolis, MD, surrounded by his family.

John was born on February 9, 1943, in Washington, DC, to the late Edward George, Jr., and Cecelia Blanche Beck.

John graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville and then attended the University of Maryland. He went on to work at C&P Telephone, where he eventually retired. After retiring, John remained active by taking on various jobs and was widely known as a "Jack of all Trades."

He was a member of the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department, the Telephone Pioneers, the Terrapin Club, and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Fields. He enjoyed University of Maryland Sports, coaching youth sports, and watching his grandkids play sports.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Naomi “Nina” Beck, and his brother, George Beck.

He is survived by his children, Johnny Beck and his wife Jeanette of West River, Judy Beck of Glen Burnie, James Beck of Huntingtown, and Jennifer Lyons and her husband, Eric of Davidsonville, MD, one sister, Peggy Green of Odenton, MD. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren: Josh Beck and his wife, Samantha, Jessica MacRae and her husband, Corey, Justin Wood and his wife, Alexandra, Jordon Wade and her husband, Sonny, Jeremy Beck and his wife, Jessica, Tanner Beck and his wife, Kiley, Jack Lyons, and Jason Lyons, and 16 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to either the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or to a charity of your choice in John’s memory.

THE FAMILY ASKS THAT IF YOU ATTEND THE SERVICES FOR JOHN, YOU WEAR EITHER YOUR BEST UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GEAR OR CASUAL ATTIRE.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate John’s life on Friday, November 28th, 2025, from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11am at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave S, Millersville, MD 21108. Inurnment will follow at the church cemetery.

10/15/2025

It is with great sadness that the Tournament Committee announces the passing of one of our longest-standing members, John “Tubby” Beck, on Tuesday, October 13, 2025.

John was 82 years old and faithfully served as one of the tournament bankers throughout the weekend events. Last year, we had the privilege of honoring Mr. Beck for his countless and tireless hours of dedication to the tournament — a true testament to his commitment and love for this event.

His presence, humor, and friendship will be deeply missed by all who knew him. To his family and friends we greatly will miss him and we offer our sincerest condolences on his passing.

Once service arrangements are announced, we will share that information with everyone.

09/11/2025

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Derricke and his team have organized a fundraiser to help with travel expenses. Please visit the website and lend your support if possible.

Wishing Derricke the best of luck.

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.

09/07/2025

Hello EVERYONE that stayed at the DoubleTree they are asking for feedback from your stay for the tournament. IF you like to forward any of your stay details please email Teresa Ann at [email protected] so I can pass it on.

Thank you
Teresa Ann

09/07/2025

Well we have another winner of I lost my stuff and my friend had to come and claim it....

09/07/2025

Another great announcement that we have something special to announce is ... all TOURNAMENT BATS are now available for purchase. All monies raised from bat sales helps support the tournament.

We greatly appreciate the support the support for this part of the tournament.

Don't forget about closing ceremonies and Sunday Funday Football under the pavilion.

09/07/2025

We will still be having closing ceremonies and honoring the winning teams at 1230 today at the pavillion. Immediatly followed by Football sunday specials at the bar. You wont find beer cheaper anywhere else today.

We were able to get 1 undefeated team in the open and over 40 divisions last night, so those teams will be crowned the Champions. The 2nd place teams will be those that played that team in the winner brackets final.

Thank you all!

Over 50 division (finished on Friday night)
1st- Montgomery County
2nd- Misfits

Over 40 division
1st- MD Combined
2nd- Lone star fire

Open Division
1st- FDNY
2nd- Team PGFD

MVPs and All tournament teams will be announced once we have received those names

09/07/2025

Another BIG award we wish to announce is the 2025 IAFF MDA Softball Championship HIDE AND SEEK winners... thanks for playing...

09/07/2025

We have tried and tried but Mother Nature doesn’t want to help this year. There is no way the fields can be ready for play today. So unfortunately we have to make the decision to Cancel today’s play.

This is the conclusion of the softball play for this years tournament.

The bar is still open for today and for Sunday football!

The kitchen is selling cases of frozen food for half price. So come down here and get some food!

09/07/2025

2 hour delay! All games are being delayed 2 hours while the fields are being worked on. Another update will come after we evaluate the fields again.