Eureka after prom committee hosts kickball fundraiser tournament
The Eureka After Prom committee will turn City Diamond into a one-day kickball fundraiser Friday, July 3, with registration opening at 8 a.m. and tournament play starting at 9 a.m. The bracket is capped at 10 teams, each roster limited to eight to 10 players, and the double-elimination format gives every squad more than one chance to stay alive. Jessica Baumgartel is the contact at 620-583-3805, and teams were encouraged to pre-register by June 30.
The tournament is built to reward more than wins and losses. Prizes will go to the champions, the best team theme, the most patriotic team and the best sportsmanship, a mix that gives players reason to show up in uniform, costumes and coordinated colors. Concessions will be available throughout the day, keeping the event at City Diamond moving like a full summer gathering rather than a quick bracket played and forgotten.
Kickball fits that model because the sport asks for little and gives back a lot. It uses a large rubber ball and baseball-like rules, which keeps the equipment light and the learning curve short. That simplicity is a big reason kickball has become a staple in adult social leagues and charity events, where organizers want something that can draw families, teams and casual players without a long list of rules or gear.
Eureka has already proved the format works. The committee hosted the annual Independence Day tournament on Saturday, July 5, 2025, and White Boyz Elite finished first after an undefeated run that ended with medals. The year before, the annual SNAP kickball tournament was set for Sunday, June 30 at City Diamond, with balls flying at 10 a.m. and pre-registration open through June 29. Those repeated summer dates show how the tournament has settled into Eureka’s calendar as part of the fundraiser effort for Eureka High School Safe Night After Prom, known as SNAP.
This year’s setup keeps the same formula: a short roster limit, a tight field, early start times and enough prizes to make the event about more than the final score. For a small-town fundraiser, that combination has staying power because kickball turns one Saturday at City Diamond into competition, concessions and a draw that is easy to understand from the first pitch.