USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex and Wild Horse Park to host 2022 GOLD National Championships

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October 28, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY –– USA Softball is excited to announce that the 2022 16-Under and 18-Under USA Softball GOLD National Championships will be held in Oklahoma City, Okla. at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex (2801 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK) and Wild Horse Park (1201 N Mustang Rd., Mustang, OK). Taking place July 17-23, the two age divisions will kick off the tournament at both complexes before competing for the coveted GOLD National Championship title at the Softball Capital of the World®.

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