{"id":35746,"date":"2025-08-11T15:10:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-softball\/?p=35746"},"modified":"2025-08-12T15:45:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:45:20","slug":"northwoods-league-softball-coming-to-grand-forks-nd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-spitfires\/2025\/08\/11\/northwoods-league-softball-coming-to-grand-forks-nd\/","title":{"rendered":"Northwoods League Softball Coming to Grand Forks, ND"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1655.68px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><b>NORTHWOODS LEAGUE SOFTBALL COMING TO GRAND FORKS, ND<\/b><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><strong><i>Fans Invited to Help Name the Team Starting August 11<\/i><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grand Forks will officially welcome the sixth Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) team to Albrecht Field in June 2026, kicking off a brand-new summer tradition built on high-energy family fun, sold-out crowds, and unforgettable community memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The team will take shape this fall, following months of planning and collaboration with the University of North Dakota athletic department and community leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><b>TEAM NAME CONTEST<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><strong><em>Presented by Farmers Union Insurance<\/em><\/strong><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting now, fans can submit team name ideas at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grandforkssoftball.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GrandForksSoftball.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Finalists will be announced in September, followed by a public vote that will continue through the end of the month. The winning name and logo will be revealed in October. The winning submission will receive (2) 3-Game Packs for Life, an authentic team jersey, and a ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-softball\/team-name-contest\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Naming Contest 1080 x 1080px\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.northwoodsleague.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/08\/Naming-Contest-1080-x-1080px.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/assets.northwoodsleague.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/08\/Naming-Contest-1080-x-1080px.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-35748\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%201080%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.northwoodsleague.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/08\/Naming-Contest-1080-x-1080px-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/assets.northwoodsleague.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/08\/Naming-Contest-1080-x-1080px-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.northwoodsleague.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/08\/Naming-Contest-1080-x-1080px-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assets.northwoodsleague.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/08\/Naming-Contest-1080-x-1080px-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.northwoodsleague.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/08\/Naming-Contest-1080-x-1080px.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><strong>ABOUT NORTHWOODS LEAGUE SOFTBALL<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><p>Grand Forks joins Northwoods League Softball (NWLS)\u2014a fast-growing summer league featuring top college athletes and minor league-style fun. Launched in 2024, the league is entering its third season in 2026 and currently includes the Mankato Habaneros, La Crosse Steam, Madison Night Mares, Minot Honeybees, and Wausau Ignite.<\/p>\n<p>With softball\u2019s nationwide popularity exploding\u2014thanks to record-breaking NCAA viewership and a surge in youth participation\u2014NWLS is giving fans a front-row seat to the next generation of stars. Each team plays a 42-game schedule, with 21 home games packed into June, July, and August.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><b>ABOUT ALBRECHT FIELD<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><p>The team will call Albrecht Field home, located right on the UND campus. With seating for roughly 1,000 fans, this state-of-the-art venue features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A professional-grade videoboard<\/li>\n<li>Premium group areas and great sightlines<\/li>\n<li>Easy campus access and a top-tier fan environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s incredibly exciting to see Albrecht Field come alive in the summer,\u201d said Erik Martinson, Deputy Director of Athletics\/COO at the University of North Dakota (UND). \u201cThis brings a new kind of energy and quality-of-life experience to our campus and the Grand Forks community. It\u2019s a win for everyone\u2014fans, families, and especially our UND student-athletes who may now have an opportunity to play high-level summer softball while staying close to campus.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><b>A new kind of experience<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This team is built to feel different\u2014fun, family, and unforgettable summer memories. Expect nonstop music, games, mascots, inflatables, concessions, beer, and high-energy softball. Whether you love the sport or not, fans will have fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ownership group behind the new Grand Forks team includes a mix of proven leaders in the Northwoods League and proud North Dakotans:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">John and Marcie Bollinger \u2013 Owners\/Operators of the Bismarck Larks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dylan and Monica Hocking \u2013 Owners\/Operators of the Minot Hot Tots and Honeybees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ryan Voz and Marc Jerzak \u2013 Co-owners\/Operators of the Willmar Stingers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mike Opp, Tom and Martie Wesley \u2013 Passionate local leaders from Grand Forks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dave and Alexa Albrecht \u2013 Passionate UND supporters and proud parents of UND Softball alum Jackie Albrecht.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cPeople want something fun, affordable, and easy to enjoy\u2014whether they know softball or not,\u201d said John Bollinger. \u201cThis is fast, two-hour action with incredible energy. The players are electric, the atmosphere will be non-stop energy, and it\u2019s something everyone\u2014from age 7 to 87\u2014can enjoy. We like to say when fun is done differently, it creates core memories, builds a stronger community, and turns first-time fans into lifelong ones.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><b>TICKET PACKAGES DESIGNED TO CREATE SELLOUTS<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The team\u2019s philosophy is centered around selling out the best nights of the season by offering wildly affordable, all-inclusive ticket packages for fans who buy early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each plan is centered around the best days of the week, biggest themes, rivalries, and top entertainment\u2014with food and drinks included so fans can just show up and enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Options include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-softball\/family-plans-2\/\">3-Game Packs<\/a> ($55) \u2013 Perfect for families; includes top games, food &amp; exclusive perks <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(limited to first 500 fans)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-softball\/premium-seating\/\">Premium Seating<\/a> \u2013 Best seats in the park with added perks <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(limited to 200 seats)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-softball\/group-areas-2\/\">Group Outings<\/a> \u2013 All-you-can-eat packages for companies, churches, youth sports teams, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><b>JOIN THE EXPERIENCE<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fans can join the ticket interested list today by <a href=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-softball\/family-plans-2\/\">clicking here <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to be the first to purchase ticket packages, promotions, and team updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The team has hired Roberto Lemus as General Manager and is currently hiring additional full-time staff as well as seeking player host families. The front office staff plans to be on the ground and begin operations in October. 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