Neurocharity Softball

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Thank you very much for visiting the Columbia University NeuroCharity Softball website. We trust that this site will give you a clear understanding of our goals and direction. Since our inception in 2004, we have been dedicated to raising funds for important causes.

Through a combination of basic laboratory studies and clinical data from the operating room, neurosurgeons at Columbia University are providing answers to the difficult problems faced by children and their families. Our program is actively involved in basic and translational research. In addition to world-class surgical care, physicians are pushing the frontiers of neurosurgery to provide safer treatments and better solutions to problems once deemed hopeless.

It is only with your financial support that we will be able to carry out meaningful research and advance our knowledge of these diseases. Funds raised through this tournament are used to support promising brain tumor research at neurosurgery programs around the country.

2024 Tournament Details

20th Annual Neurocharity Softball Tournament
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: North Meadow, Central Park, New York City

  • Enter 96th street entrance on either East or West side.
  • Tournament to be played on 8 fields on East side of North Meadow.
  • Divisional Games (8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
    • Division A – Field 5
    • Division B – Field 8
    • Division C – Field 9
    • Division D – Field 10
    • Division E – Field 6
    • Division F – Field 11
    • Division G – Field 12
    • Division H – Field 7

Post-Tournament Reception

M Social Hotel
226 W 52nd Street
New York, NY

Food and beverages with music and dancing! 

If you have any questions regarding hotel accommodations, please contact Aileen Casanova at 201-527-7835.

CME Course

6th Annual Andrew T. Parsa Memorial Symposium

Date: Friday, May 31, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Location: 710 W. 168th St., 1st floor, Alumni Auditorium, New York, NY

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Aileen Casanova at 201-527-7835.

Agenda

  • 5:00-5:10 pm: Jeffrey Bruce – Columbia University
    Introduction
  • 5:10-5:40 pm: TBA
  • 5:40-6:10 pm: TBA
  • 6:10–6:30 pm: Open discussion with panelists

Methods of Instruction

  • Lecture
  • Open discussion, question/answer with panelists and audience

Learning Objectives

  • TBA

Tournament Rules

Teams violating any of these rules will be immediately disqualified.

Eligible Players

Attendings, faculty, fellows, residents, and interns (MDs and/or PhDs) from the Department of Neurosurgery. Matched incoming residents are NOT allowed.

Game Rules

  • 10 players on the field at any one time – only these 10 bat. No DH. If a team cannot field 10 players, they must forfeit that game.
  • Count starts at 1 ball and 1 strike.
  • Open substitutions allowed throughout the game.
  • Foul ball hit with 2 strikes is an automatic out.
  • Courtesy runners allowed.
  • No leading, stealing, or bunting allowed.
  • Slow-pitch (underhand motion and arc between 6 and 12 feet in height).
  • Division play World Cup-style – 3 points/win, 1 point/tie, 0 points/loss.
  • Tie Breakers: head to head, followed by runs allowed.
  • Top 2 teams from each division advance to the playoffs. If a team cannot compete in the playoffs, the next highest seed fills the position.
  • One umpire/field, except championship game, will have 2 umpires.
  • All teams play under their own liability and disability insurance.
  • No alcohol is allowed in Central Park.
  • All teams are responsible for cleaning up their respective areas.

Game Day

Round Robin games start at 8:00 a.m. SHARP.

  • Divisional games – 3 innings
  • 1st round Playoffs – 4 innings
  • 2nd round Playoffs – 4 innings
  • Semifinals – 5 innings
  • Championship – 5 innings

Spectators Welcome

Family, friends, and anyone is welcome to come and watch the Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament teams play!

Participating Teams

Here is a list of all participating neurosurgery departments:

Alabama

Barrow

Buffalo

Calgary

Carolina Neurosurgery

Case Western

Colorado

Columbia

Cornell/MSK

Duke

Emory

Florida

George Washington

Gerogia

Harvard

Indiana

Johns Hopkins

Kansas

Kentucky

LSU

Mayo

Miami

Michigan

Minnesota

Mount Sinai

North Carolina

Northwell

Northwestern

NY Medical College

NYU

Ohio State

Penn State

Penn

Pitt

Rutgers

South Florida

Tennessee (Semmes Murphy)

Texas-Houston

Thomas Jefferson

Toronto

Tulane

Virginia

Utah

Vanderbilt

Wake Forest

Washington

West Virginia

Yale

Sponsorship Opportunities

Hall of Fame Level Sponsorship / Sponsorship Level: $25,000

  • Prominent listing as “Hall of Fame Level” sponsor on printed and electronic event materials
  • Prominent listing as “Hall of Fame Level” sponsor at Central Park registration table
  • Verbal recognition announcement at post-tournament reception
  • VIP table at post-tournament reception
  • “Corporate-named” cocktail at post-tournament reception
  • Opportunity to contribute corporate merchandise (hats, wristbands, etc.) to players
  • Link to company website on tournament’s website sponsor page
  • Acknowledgment in tournament e-blast and AANS Neurosurgeon (publication to AANS membership)

MVP Level Sponsorship / Sponsorship Level: $20,000

  • Prominent listing as “MVP Level” sponsor on printed and electronic event materials
  • Prominent listing as “MVP Level” sponsor at Central Park registration table
  • Verbal recognition announcement at post-tournament reception
  • VIP table at post-tournament reception
  • Opportunity to contribute corporate merchandise (hats, wristbands, etc.) to players
  • Link to company website on tournament’s website sponsor page
  • Acknowledgment in tournament e-blast and AANS Neurosurgeon (publication to AANS membership)

All-Star Level Sponsorship / Sponsorship Level: $10,000

  • Prominent listing as “All-Star Level” sponsor on printed and electronic event materials
  • Prominent listing as “All-Star Level” sponsor at Central Park registration table
  • Verbal recognition announcement at post-tournament reception
  • Four tickets to post-tournament reception
  • Link to company website on tournament’s website sponsor page
  • Acknowledgment in tournament e-blast and AANS Neurosurgeon (publication to AANS membership)

Home Run Level Sponsorship / Sponsorship Level: $5000

  • Listing as “Home Run Level” sponsor on printed and electronic event material
  • Listing as “Home Run Level” sponsor at Central Park registration table
  • Two tickets to post-tournament reception
  • Verbal recognition announcement at post-tournament reception
  • Link to company website on tournament’s website sponsor page
  • Acknowledgment in tournament e-blast and AANS Neurosurgeon (publication to AANS membership)

Previous Champions

  • 2004 – Columbia University
  • 2005 – Columbia University
  • 2006 – University of Pennsylvania
  • 2007 – University of Pennsylvania
  • 2008 – Harvard University
  • 2009 – Columbia University
  • 2010 – Barrow Neurological Institute
  • 2011 – Barrow Neurological Institute
  • 2012 – University of Miami
  • 2013 – Barrow Neurological Institute
  • 2014 – Barrow Neurological Institute
  • 2015 – Barrow Neurological Institute
  • 2016 – University of Miami
  • 2017 – Vanderbilt University
  • 2018 – Barrow Neurological Institute
  • 2019 - Barrow Neurological Institute
  • 2022 - Barrow Neurological Institute

Volunteer Opportunities

Without the help of a generous group of volunteers every year, the Neurocharity Softball Tournament would not be possible. We welcome volunteers and encourage anyone interested to please contact Aileen Casanova at 201-527-7835 or email at ac2719@cumc.columbia.edu for more information.

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