Oxford, AL – Vipers are Official; First Home Game will be June 23 at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park
Per Lorie Denton, Oxford Spokeswoman the Oxford City Council approved a five-year deal at Tuesday’s council meeting just in time for the 2023 Women’s Professional Fastpitch (WPF) Draft in Oklahoma City happening Monday, April 17.
The Smash It Sports Vipers are one of four professional teams providing female athletes the opportunity to play professionally after college. The Vipers now call Choccolocco Park’s Signature Field home, with practice beginning June 1. They will play eighteen home games during the regular season running June 15-August 7.
This gives youth across the East Alabama region an opportunity to build relationships with these professional softball players with the goal of bringing awareness of a level of play beyond college athletics.
“When our girls aren’t on the field, they will be in the community building relationships and encouraging younger players to grow as athletes and young women,” says Don DeDonatis Sr., general manager for the Vipers.
Fans of the game here in Alabama will be in for a big surprise during Monday night’s draft. Choccolocco Park is hosting a watch party for the community to enjoy as they see which of their favorite college players will be calling Oxford home as a Viper this summer.
When the first draft pick is announced, we will go live to capture the reaction of the fans at Choccolocco Park.
In the spirit of bringing the Vipers to Choccolocco Park, city of Oxford employees will have some fun and face off against each other in their own softball game. The community is invited to this free event.
The game starts at 5:15pm, with a break around 6:00 pm for everyone to gather and watch live as the Vipers choose their first pick in the 2023 WPF Draft.
Tickets will be available for purchase soon at www.Choccoloccopark.com through GoFan.
If you have a community event, or your team has organized workouts or practices and would be interested in connecting with players over the summer, send the name of your organization, address, and contact information to Billy.thompson@oxfordal.gov
Make sure to follow the Vipers and Choccolocco Park on social media for up-to-date information.
Women’s Professional Fastpitch (WPF) is the official professional softball league in the United States, founded by USA Softball, USSSA, and Smash It Sports. WPF showcases the best athletes in softball, provides a world-class experience for fans, and connects young fans to their idols.
