St. Jude Tournament

2025 St. Jude Tournament
October 13, 14, 15, 16. All games will be played at Harold Walker Memorial Park and Eisenhower Park.
Games will begin on October 13 at Harold Walker Memorial Park  at 10am.
Opening Ceremonies Tuesday October 14 at 9am location to be announced.
After Opening Ceremonies October 14 games begin at 10:30am.
Games times for 15 and 16 will be 10am.
Players from NYSSA teams that are still playing will play tournament games on days off and afternoons.
If you're intersted in playing or donating $65 in cash or check payable to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Please give your donation to your NYSSA manager.
​​​​​​​For more information call or text Vinny Troiano 516-859-5146.
Established in 2016, the Tournament has raised over $125,000 for St. Jude Children' Foundation.

A special thanks to the following individuals for their invaluable contributions:
Russ from Stitches who provided all players with uniform hats and shirts.
Frank Inzirillo from Chairman Social Corp who donated his time and talent to creating our registration forms.
Richie Coy and Mario Harris for coordinating and setting up the 60's tournament in September.
Chuck Meyers and Doug for umpiring for no fee.

Created and rganized by Vinnie Troiano, who played in LISSA for many years, assisted by several other LISSA and NYSSA players . 
Players are assigned to teams that are scheduled to play at least two games and the more you win, the more you play. 
But it's not really about winning. 
It's about participating in a tournament that helps raise money to help sick children get well. 
Playing the game we all love and the camaraderie with all the other players is just icing on the cake. 

Please ask your manager for the application to play and if you can't play, please donate. 
It's a great feeling knowing that we're doing a good thing for children that need as much help as they can get.

For more information, call Vinnie Troiano at 516 859-5146 or Alan Finchley 516-859-8444.

Vinnie Troiano Founder and Commissioner

Austin McCann Co-Chairman and Tournament Schedule and Team Coordinator and Tournament Administrator

Alan Finchley Co-Chairman, Webmaster, Umpires coordinator

Scott Rosenzweig Suffolk County Coordinator

Richie Deroto Co-Chairman and Event Day Coordinator and Refreshments Coordinator

Rev. George J. Bundt

John Ferro Coordinator for players from Boys of Summer and Over The Hill Gang

In memory of Bob Simmons Coordinator for players from Boys of Summer and Over The Hill Gang

JJ Switalski Director of Sounds Systems and Videos

John Castalaneta Director of Photography and Videos 

Nick Cattalaneta Director of Food & Beverage

Steve Diamond Assistant Team Coordinator and Tournament Administrator

Steve Strauss Assistant Team Coordinator and Tournament Administrator