Rookie's Spirit Fund Charity Kickball Tournament

Benefiting the Sawyer's Wish Rookie's Spirit Fund

Gather your team and join us for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and community impact at the Rookie's Kickball Tournament!

Hosted by Rookie's Sports Bar & Grill, this exciting tournament will bring together teams from across Northeast Ohio for a day of kickball, prizes, food, and fun—all while supporting a great cause.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Sawyer's Wish Rookie's Spirit Fund and help support the 2026 Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program, providing holiday assistance to local children and families in need throughout Northeast Ohio.

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Location: Maplewood Park (18026 Cleveland Parkway)

👥 Team Size: Up to 10 Players

💲 Cost: $20 Per Person

Registration Includes:

Hot Dog and Chips at the field
Domestic Drink Ticket
Tournament Participation
Cash Payouts and Trophies for 1st and 2nd Place Teams

Following tournament play, teams are invited back to Rookie's Sports Bar & Grill for the Double Elimination Championship Round and celebration.

Whether you're playing to win or simply looking for a fun day with friends, this event is a great way to support local families while enjoying some friendly competition.

Limited team spots are available, so register early to secure your place!

About the Rookie's Spirit Fund

The Rookie's Spirit Fund is a designated fund of Sawyer's Wish that provides support to children and families facing difficult circumstances throughout Northeast Ohio. Funds raised through this event will help support the 2026 Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program, bringing hope, joy, and essential assistance to local families during the holiday season.

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Tournament Rules

Defense

A maximum of 9 players may be on defense at one time.
Defensive positions include:
- 4 Outfielders
- 4 Infielders
- 1 Catcher
Outfielders must remain in the outfield grass until the ball is kicked.
Runners may be put out by:
- Force plays at bases
- Being tagged with a held or thrown ball

Pitching

The offensive team supplies its own pitcher.
The pitcher is not considered part of the defense.
Any ball touched by the pitcher is ruled a dead ball.
- The kicker is out.
- All runners must return to their original bases.
Each kicker receives a maximum of three pitches per at-bat.
If a fair ball is not kicked within three pitches, the kicker is out.

Offense

All team members may be included in the kicking lineup regardless of defensive participation.
Kicking lineups must remain unchanged once a game begins.
Pinch runners are permitted and must be of the same sex as the player they replace.
No base stealing is allowed.
Kickers must be even with or behind home plate when kicking the pitched ball.
Kicking a ball in front of home plate is considered a foul ball and counts as one of the kicker's allotted pitches.

Game Play

Home and away teams will be determined by a rock-paper-scissors contest between team captains before each game.
Games consist of 5 innings with a 30-minute time limit.
If time expires during an inning:
- If the home team is winning, the game ends after the away team's final out.
- If the home team is trailing, they will receive their final at-bats.
Teams not currently playing may be asked to provide one volunteer to serve as an umpire.

Extra Innings

If a game is tied after regulation play:

Each team begins the inning with the last out from the previous inning placed on second base.
Kickers receive only one pitch to kick a fair ball.
Play continues until a winner is determined.

Rookie's Spirit Fund Charity Kickball Tournament

8/9/26 at Maplewood Park