Olmsted County sets 10th annual Friends of Treatment Court kickball tournament

Olmsted County is bringing back the Friends of Treatment Court Kickball Tournament for its 10th annual edition, and the milestone turns a summer game into a decade-long marker of support for treatment court families, participants and the wider Rochester community. The county announced the event in a July 17 news release and set it for Saturday, August 22, 2026, at McQuillan Field, 1655 Marion Rd. SE 1 in Rochester.

The free, family-friendly format is central to why the tournament has endured. By keeping admission open and the setting welcoming, the county is making the day work as both a recreation stop and a recovery-advocacy event, with kickball serving as the easy-to-follow centerpiece. The release frames the tournament as a fundraiser and awareness effort tied to the treatment court program, which gives the game a purpose beyond the diamond and helps explain why the event has grown into a fixture on Rochester’s summer calendar.

This year’s 10th anniversary also gives the tournament a more celebratory feel. The county said the day will include a variety of activities, expanding the event beyond the game itself and giving families more reasons to stay on site. That broader setup matters for an event built around an accessible sport like kickball, where the action stays competitive enough for players while remaining simple for spectators of all ages to follow.

For treatment court supporters, the tournament has become a visible way to rally around recovery work without losing the fun that makes the format so effective. The mix of competition, public awareness and family programming has helped the event hold its place for 10 years, and this year’s edition is being presented as both a celebration and a reminder of how a community sports day can support a larger public mission.