What is a "friendly" tournament?
A local Tournament not goverened by any of the santioned bodies (ASA.NSA.USSA) Generally you will find the weaker TB teams and local teams participating in "Frienship" Tournaments.
A friendly is usually 3 or 4 teams get together and play each other. There is no winner of the "tournament". Most coaches try to schedule them against teams similar to theirs to get the kids some competition. The costs are usually much cheaper. Most times it pay the umpire at the plate and bring some balls. One of the teams will have access to fields and they will sponsor it.