Softball WIAA State Information
LOCATION
University of Wisconsin Goodman Diamond
2415 University Bay Drive
Madison, WI 53705
SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 12
Division 4 Semifinals
2:00 pm: #1 Stevens Point Pacelli vs. #4 Chippewa Falls McDonell Central Catholic
4:30 pm: #2 Mishicot vs. #3 Mineral Point
Saturday, June 14
Championship
10:30 am: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
SENDOFF INFO
#PointerNation is welcome to send the team off in style beginning at 11:00 am Wednesday, starting at MPHS and proceeding through town.
TICKET INFO
Seats are general admission. Fans will be directed to the MP section upon entry to Goodman Diamond. Tickets need to be purchased online and redeemed at the gate on a mobile device. Children ages 2 and under do not require a ticket. Gates will open approximately one hour prior to the start of each session. Ticket link for the 4:30 pm Semifinal game.
If you are interested in attending multiple games on Thursday in more than one session, you can purchase an all-day pass.
PARKING INFO
Lots 60 & 76 (Parking Ramp) will be available at a cost of $10 no re-entry (free on Saturday). During weekdays, parking is limited. Please plan accordingly and note that tailgating is not permitted in either lot. Please also note there is construction around UW Hospital, so allow extra travel time — review the map for more information.
RADIO INFO
Catch the action on the airwaves on 93.7 fm (and audio on their website) as well as 97.7 fm (and audio on their website).
STREAMING/TV INFO
Semifinal: livestream (subscription required) at this link.
Championship: TV – Catchy Comedy (Madison media market). Free livestream at this link.
CARRY IN POLICIES
Please familiarize yourself with carry in policies:
ALLOWED ITEMS
- “Homer hankies”, towels, and “hands” with No. 1 fingers will be allowed provided:
- Printing (if any) includes only school name, team nickname, or mascot.
- They do not cause crowd problems.
2 Temporary hand held banners/signs are allowed provided:
- No offensive language.
- Not disruptive to players, officials, or interfere with spectators.
- Not carried around ballpark before/during or after the game.
- Banners/signs need to be handheld (by one person).
- Face tattoos and spray painted hair.
- Items related to a medical condition.
- Diaper bags (with child).
- Chairbacks (not more than 16” wide).
ILLEGAL ITEMS & RESTRICTIONS (see State Tournament Carry-In Policy)
- The following items will not be allowed in Goodman Diamond (all spectators and items are subject to search):
- Selfie Sticks
- Strollers/baby carriers, coolers, thermoses, bottles, cans, bags, and food and/or beverage items of any kind.
- Backpacks and any bag larger than 8.5” x 11”.
- No artificial noisemakers: stadium horns, cow bells, bottles with rocks in them, thunder stixs, Laser Pointers, etc.
- Weapons of any kind.
- Balloons, paper confetti, spray string, paint/spray paint, inflatables, etc.
- Alcohol and/or drugs.
- NO Smoking
- NO body or face paint.
- Pets (service animals with credential paperwork will be allowed).
- Umbrellas
- All spectators are expected to be clothed appropriately with faces clearly visible.
- Antics involving throwing of paper airplanes or coins, etc., will result in the violator being removed.
- Fans may not allow others to sit on their shoulders or stand on seats or railings.
- Fans may not sit on tops of dugouts.
PENALTY FOR BRINGING PROHIBITED ITEMS
Spectators bringing prohibited item(s) will have them confiscated or will be told to return the item(s) to their vehicles. There is no place to store these items at Goodman Diamond.
CONCESSIONS
All concession stands at Goodman Diamond will be completely cashless. They will accept credit cards, ApplePay, GooglePay, etc.
APPAREL
Apparel will be for sale on site and online at this link.
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
At each of the WIAA State Team Tournaments, one school and community is selected to receive the Rural Insurance State Sportsmanship Award, with honorable mention recognition also given to schools who are under consideration for the overall award.
The selection process for the State Tournament Sportsmanship Awards includes input from contest officials, tournament management, police and security personnel, crowd control and ushers, and WIAA Staff members. These observers judge the conduct and sportsmanship of coaches and athletes, cheer and support groups, mascots, bands, student groups and adult spectators. Also measured is the effort by school administrators and chaperones during the tournament to keep the support for their teams and student-athletes positive and enthusiastic.
WIAA also may solicit input from hotels, restaurants and business people in the city where WIAA State events take place in order to make appropriate measurements relative to the sportsmanship of communities and teams as they attend State Tournament competition. Sportsmanship by coaches and fans at regional and sectional contests prior to the State Tournament may also be taken into consideration.
The WIAA considers the Rural Insurance State Tournament Sportsmanship Award a prestigious honor. It’s truly a community award and one that grows in stature and importance as the years pass.
Mineral Point has received the award in the following years: 2011 (Wrestling), 2015 (Boys Basketball), and 2016 (Girls Basketball), along with honorable mention accolades other years. We would very much like to add another honor this year! Thank you for your cooperation.
WIAA TOURNAMENT PHOTO/VIDEO/AUDIO POLICY
Any non-editorial, commercial or other unauthorized use of any transmission, internet stream, photo, image, film, videotape, audio tape, play-by-play depiction or description of any competition and/or game action; and/or any non-editorial or commercial use of any team school name or logo is strictly prohibited without written consent of the WIAA.
Commercialization and/or sale of images taken or transmissions originating at the WIAA State Tournaments is strictly prohibited without written consent of the WIAA.
Spectators are permitted to take photos for personal, non-commercial purposes and to record audio and/or video for personal, non-commercial and/or non-transmittable purposes.