Kickball teams are invited to reserve their spot for the 2nd annual “Kicks for Kids” kickball tournament and fundraising event to benefit Coastal Kids Supportive Care, the pediatric program of Coastal Hospice. The tournament will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the SSSC Sports Complex, 2316 Goddard Pkwy. in Salisbury.
“Kickball is a sport that everybody can enjoy,” Sophia Smecker, “Kicks for Kids” chairperson and director of public relations at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, said. “This event is something the whole family can attend, and it’s a perfect outing for company team building. You don’t need to be an athlete to play – just be ready to have fun and support a wonderful cause!”
Coastal Kids Supportive Care, the pediatric support program of Coastal Hospice, offers specialized medical attention for children with serious illness, providing comprehensive treatmen
t for the relief of discomfort, symptoms and stress. The goal of care is to improve the quality of life for both the child and the family.
The kickball tournament will be a competition of teams of 10-12 players with a registration cost of $300 per team. Companies, clubs and neighborhoods are encouraged to form teams. A minimum of three women must be on the field at all times on each team.
Prizes will be awarded for the 1st place team and best team uniform or T-shirt. There will be free family activities and food and dessert trucks on site selling lunch items and ice cream.
Teams are encouraged to show their team spirit by wearing team uniforms or T-shirts. There will be space for teams to set up their own tents and lawn chairs.
Teams may sign up at CoastalHospice.org/kicks or by calling 410-742-8732.
Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The organization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties.
