If sports are what you live for then look no further. Columbia County, Florida has the world class facilities ready to accommodate most sporting and recreation events. From one day outings, to multi-day tournaments—the Southside Sports Complex is ready for whatever event you want to throw at it.

The Columbia County Sports Commission looks forward to making your event a success. From the award-winning 146-acre Southside Sports Complex to our elite trails and waterways, there’s something for every sporting event. Whether your event has 300 participants or 3,000 we can work with you every step of the way to create a memorable experience.

Columbia County Sports Commission

Join the Santa Shootout, a fastpitch softball tournament hosted at Southside Sports Complex in Lake City, FL, on December 19, 2026. Open to 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U divisions, this qualifier-style event features pool play leading to single-elimination brackets, guaranteeing at least four games per team. Organized by USSSA Fastpitch, it’s ideal for competitive teams looking to test their skills in a fun, holiday-themed tournament atmosphere.

Santa Shootout

The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) is a volunteer, sports governing body and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Viera, Florida. Originally USSSA stood for United States Slowpitch Softball Association. 

However, in 1998, USSSA rebranded the name to United States Specialty Sports Association, because it expanded into other sports, including youth girls fastpitch, boys baseball, youth basketball, martial arts and more. USSSA governs 13 sports across the US, Puerto Rico, various US Military bases and Canada, and has a membership of over 3.7 million. 

USSSA

Fastpitch

If you are looking for a location to host your next event, tournament or practice, look no further than the award winning Southside Sports Complex. This massive 146-acre sports mecca features thirteen baseball fields, an eight field girls softball complex, four adult softball fields, and five natural grass multipurpose fields, all in one convenient location just minutes from lodging and dining.

We look forward to partnering with your organization to create a championship caliber event for your guests.

Santa Shootout

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