Lakewood Commissioner's Softball Tournament Benefiting Youth Recreation Scholarships
The Commissioners of the Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Commission, the Adult Athletic Commission and the Youth Athletic Commission are excited to present the third annual Lakewood Commissioner’s Softball Tournament benefiting Lakewood Youth Recreation Scholarships. These scholarships are given to the community’s youth who would otherwise not have the funds to participate in our Recreation Department’s many activities each year.
Each year the Recreation Department provides scholarships to the young residents so they may participate in the any of the sports or other programming that is offered. Approximately 10,000 children living in Lakewood take part in a variety of activities every year. In recent years, the scholarship has provided $50 toward each child’s activities. This tournament is the main source of funds for the scholarship fund every year.
The weekend events will kick off at Madison Park (Usher Field) on Friday, August 8th with a charity kickball game where employees of the Lakewood Schools will face off against City of Lakewood employees. Kickball will be followed by a charity softball game. Lakewood’s Police Department will battle The City’s Fire Department. Come cheer on the people that make our city great. Bring your family, friends and a picnic basket to enjoy one of Lakewood’s fine parks. For hungry players and spectators alike, the Lakewood Kiwanis will be grilling their famous hot dogs.
On Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, 2014 play continues at Usher and Foxx Fields. Saturday will be our Men’s Tournament and Sunday will be our Co-Ed Tournament. Each day will consist of 8 teams, each playing through a flight-style tournament. Registration costs will be $250 per team - all inclusive for game balls, scorers, officials, etc. The winning team will be given championship tournament t-shirts. The best part - $150 of each registration will go directly towards Lakewood Youth Recreation Scholarships!
We will provide each registered team with an information packet that will include a map of Lakewood along with a thank you to our sponsors and additional donated items - provided by many of the wonderful businesses in Lakewood! We need generous sponsors to help make this year’s tournament weekend a huge success by donating softballs, cases of water, t-shirts, fliers, coupons, gift cards, gift bag items etc. Cash donations are also graciously accepted! In order for your business to be included in the information packet and on the championship teams t-shirts, we need your commitment by Friday, July 18, 2014.
Please contact Troy Bratz via e-mail TROYBRATZ@GMAIL.COM or phone (216) 702-2196 with any questions.