2019 HFD Softball Tournaments

7th Annual IRON BILL Classic Softball Tournament

September 28, 2019

Hosted by the Houston Fire Department Softball team, this is our 7th annual tournament held in memory and honor of the late Captain William "IRON BILL" Dowling, who was severely injured in the 2013 Southwest Inn fire that killed 4 other HFD members. Captain Dowling later passed away due to complications of his injuries.

The Tournament, held at Cullen Park, was a huge success, with 30 teams participating.

Teams included first responders and CO-ED/Civilian teams. The tournament raised over $13k

to support the Redline Responder Foundation. The Tournament was sponsored by the

Captain Renaud Foundation and the Houston Firefighters Federal Credit Union.

We are so grateful for the amazing support and success of this year's tournament.

46th Annual IAFF MDA Softball Championship

September 5-8, 2019

Presented by the Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics of Prince Georges County, Maryland.                 International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1619, this tournament benefits MDA.

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Team Placement:

The team did not place this year, but had a fantastic time and hope to do better in 2020!

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Gary Gryder Memorial Softball Tournament

August 18, 2019

The tournament welcomes all active and retired police, fire, ems, and military to participate. All proceeds raised have been used to establish the Gary Gryder Scholarship Fund

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Team Placement:

3rd place

2019 Boots & Badges Tournament

June 22, 2019

This is a First Responder Charity Tournament held each year.

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Team Placement:

1st Place - Open Team

UNITED WE STAND TOURNAMENT

June 12, 2019

This was the first inaugural First Responder Softball Tournament, hosted by Americans Stand United and the MOCO 5-0 Softball Team

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Team Placement:

1st Place - Open Team

2nd Place - 40 and over

National Fallen Firefighter Softball Tournament

May 8-10, 2019

This is a national tournament benfiting the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation. The team was 2018 National Champs.

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Team Placement:

Did not place

Assist the Officer Softball Tournament

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This is a national tournament benfiting the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation. The team was 2018 National Champs.

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Team Placement:

1st Place

Battle of the Branch

March 30, 2019

This was the 3rd annual Battle of the Branch Softball Tournament. Houston Fire Department battles Houston Fire Department for the annual title. This year, Houston Pilice Department took the Championship.

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Team Placement:

2nd Place