Tunnel to Towers Tournament

On berhalf of the Tunnel To Towers Foundation and all volunteers, a huge thank you to all the players and donors who contributed to the success of the 2025 Tournament.

Over $4,000 was raised and four teams competed for the Tournament Championship.

Congratulations to Manager Phil Grimes and his entire squad for winning the tournament and demonstrating an emphasis on having fun and playing by the rules.

To those who wished to purchase Tunnel To Towers logoed t-shirts, our apology because they were not available.

We look forward to the 2026 Tournament and wish the best of health to all!

Alan Finchley, Tournament Director

2026 Dates to be announced

Wantagh Park Fields A,B,C

Requested donation of $50 per player.

Players who cannot afford $50 are welcome to play and pay any amount they are comfortable with.

All participating NYSSA players must play with their regular season NYSSA teams

NYSSA managers are encouraged to join with another NYSSA team to create one team for the tournament.

No player, regardless of age, may participate in the Tournament if they are not a member of NYSSA.

However, every and anybody may be a sponsor and contribute any amount they wish.

T2T is fully aware that we are reducing the size of the Tournament by making it exclusively NYSSA, and they remain grateful for any contribution we can make to their worthwhile cause.

The Tunnel to Towers Tournament is run slightly different than other charity tournaments.

Players on the roster of each NYSSA team may enter the Tournament representing their team.

Teams are guaranteed a minimum of two games for the 1-day Tournament.

Tournament managers may not recruit players from other NYSSA teams.

Rosters will consist exclusively of NYSSA players.

If there are not enough Tournament players on any NYSSA team, then Tournamenmt Director Alan Finchley and his volunteer staff will provide players from individual teams to enhance parity in the Tournament.

As the tournament moves along from game to game, managers may not recruit players from teams who have been eliminated or new players who want to join after the Tournament has started.
Managers may request a replacement player from the Tournament Director only if a player on their original roster is unable to play.

Over $16,000 has been raised for T2T since the Tournament started in 2023.

Our gratitude and appreciation to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Parks Commissioner Darcy Belyea for donating the use of Wantagh Park.

Special thanks to Bob Widowkowski, Doug Della Cave, and Chuck Myers for volunteering to umpire free of charge.

Special thanks to Mary Guariglia, Pam Jurgens, JoAnne Joseph, and Paula Carey for volunteering to sell raffle tickets and Tunnel to Towers Foundation logoed items.

Tournament winners will receive Tournament Champions logoed hats or shirts depending on availability.

Opening Day Ceremonies at 9:30 Wantagh Park Field B.

Please plan to attend the Opening Day Ceremonies to show your support for the great charity Tunnel To Towers!

Players may use any of the three Wantagh Park Fields for BP starting 8:30am.

Games start approximately 10:15am.

Planning to attend Opening Day Ceremonies are T2T Ambassador Kim Parone, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Parks Commissioner Darcy Belyea, Senator Steve Rhoads, Channel 12 News, Newsday.

Tournament players may wear any shirt they like.

Raffle tickets sell for $5 each. Three winners will share 50% of the raffle proceeds. One person may only win once.

100% of proceeds go to Tunnel To Towers Foundation.

TUNNEL TO TOWERS (T2T) CHARITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

2026 PLAYER AND DONOR APPLICATION

2026 Tournament dates to be announced.

Wantagh Park Fields A,B,C

No donation is too big or too small!

Requested donation of $50 per player and per sponsor.

Players who cannot afford $50 are welcome to play and pay any amount they are comfortable with.

All participating NYSSA players must play with their regular season NYSSA teams.

NYSSA managers are encouraged to join with another NYSSA team to create one team for the tournament.

However, if this is not possible, the Tournament Director will create teams for the managers.

No player, regardless of age, may participate in the Tournament if they are not a member of NYSSA.

However, every and anybody may be a sponsor and contribute any amount they wish.

Please make checks payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Checks or cash along with this applicaton may be handed to Alan Finchley (Angels), Jack Birbiglia (Angels), or Wally Kacharaba (Cubs).

Payment by mail Alan Finchley 750-6A Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach NY 11561.

Over $16,000 has been raised since the Tournament started in 2023.

Our gratitude and appreciation to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Parks Commissioner Darcy Belyea for donating the use of Wantagh Park.

Special thanks to Bob Widowkowski, Doug Della Cave, and Chuck Myers for volunteering to umpire free of charge.

Special thanks to Mary Guariglia, Pam Jurgens, JoAnne Joseph, and Paula Carey for volunteering to sell raffle tickets and Tunnel to Towers Charity Softball Tournament hats and t-shirts on.

Tournament winners will receive Tournament Champions T-Shirts.

2026 Opening Day Ceremonies at 9:30 Wantagh Park Field B.

Please plan to attend the Opening Day Ceremonies to show your support for the great charity Tunnel To Towers!

Players may use any of the three Wantagh Park Fields for BP starting at 10:15 am.

Games start approximately 10:30am.

Tournament players may wear any shirt they like, or they may buy commerative tournament t-shirts and hats at the field.

Tournament winners will receive Tournament Champions logoed hats or shirts depending on availability.

Tunnel To Towers logoed items are available for sale.

Raffle tickets sell for $5 each.

Three winners will share 50% of the raffle proceeds. One person may only win once.

100% of proceeds go to Tunnel To Towers Foundation.

My NYSSA team is _________________________________

Game day emergency contact name and phone # ___________________________________________________

Circle One: I am playing in the Tournament and I am donating $_______

I am not playing in the Tournament and I am donating $______

Waiver:

I am playing in the T2T Charity Tournament and formally waive all responsibility for any injury or loss of any kind.

Under no circumstances will I seek compensation of any kind from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Alan Finchley, Nassau County or any other individual or group.

Clearly print your first and last name ______________________________________________________________

My Signature ________________________________________________________________________________