A runner heads for the bag as players in Ayres jerseys look on at Northview Athletic Park

Foundation Softball Tournament

The 45th annual ACEC Minnesota Workforce Foundation Softball Tournament took place at the Northview Athletic Park in Eagan on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Thank you to every team that played and every firm that sponsored.

VAA won Bracket A for the second straight year

Congratulations to this year’s bracket champions.

The VAA team, playing as Shear Force, with the Bracket A trophy

The KLJ team, playing as the Killer J's, celebrates with the Bracket B trophy

Thank you to our sponsors

Bolton & Menk was our Grand Slam Sponsor. TKDA, KLJ, Alliant, and Stantec joined as RBI Sponsors, and Ayres sponsored the field.

We’re grateful to each of them for supporting the tournament and the Foundation.

The Bolton & Menk Grand Slam Sponsor banner hangs on the backstop during a game

Photography by Cory Ryan | ctryan.com

A pitcher in a blue jersey delivers a pitch

A catcher in blue gear sets up behind the plate

An outfielder reaches up to catch a fly ball

An outfielder tracks a fly ball in front of the scoreboard

Players in green jerseys check the lineup outside the dugout

Players in Ayres jerseys cheer from behind the fence

Teammates in green jerseys celebrate together

A team in matching gray jerseys lines up for a photo

Two players from opposing teams shake hands

Two players in Dunham jerseys pose together on the field

Families and young kids gather under a canopy along the sideline

The Ayres Field Sponsor banner on the fence

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Proceeds support the Workforce Foundation

The ACEC Minnesota Workforce Foundation funds scholarships for engineering students and supports workforce development across the profession. Every team entry and sponsorship helps build the pipeline of engineers Minnesota firms will hire in the years ahead.

Questions about the tournament? Contact events@acecmn.org.