VOLUME ONE MAGAZINE PRESS RELEASE
Mailed: 3-11-10
Re: Kickball Tournament and Festival
Contact: Nick Meyer, office: 715-552-0457, cell: 715-497-8903
or email at: nick at volumeone dot org

WHAT: Chippewa Valley Rock-n-Roll Kickball Classic - a tournament, music festival, and more
WHEN: Friday night, May 28 and Saturday, May 29
WHERE: Cinder City Park in Altoona, WI
WHO: Teams from the Chippewa Valley and beyond. Bands from Eau Claire. Spectators/fans from anywhere.
WHY: Because kickball is awesome.

ALTOONA, WI - Volume One and Leinenkugel's are teaming up to present the first-ever Chippewa Valley Rock-n-Roll Kickball Classic on Friday night May 28 and Saturday May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend) at Cinder City Park in Altoona, WI (just 1 mile East of Eau Claire).
 
Up to 24 teams will do battle – schoolyard-style – as hundreds of spectators gather to eat, drink, rock out, and party. More than just a tournament, this two-day event is open to the public and features seven bands, BBQ, beer, beanbags, and a high-impact Individual Kickball Triathlon competition. It's all centered around three softball fields and the well-appointed grounds around them.
 
Co-ed kickball teams can register now to reserve their spots at http://VolumeOne.org/kickball. Teams are guaranteed to play a minimum of 3 games (one Friday night and two Saturday). $250 per team, and each player (who must be 21+) gets their own custom-colored team t-shirt. A team may be reserved/registered right away, even without a complete roster. The final registration and roster deadline is Wednesday, May 12, however only the first 24 teams will be accepted, so register early. Complete team rosters (and shirt sizes) must be provided by the May 12 deadline.
 
Teams may win part of more than $1,000 in cash and prizes including a Championship Trophy, Spirit Trophy, Toilet Bowl Trophy, and more! First place wins $500 in cash, second wins $250, and third wins $100. Cash prizes are also awarded for the top finishers in the Individual Kickball Triathlon which features Rapid Fire Outfield Catching, Target Throwing, and Distance Kicking. Visit http://VolumeOne.org/kickball for more information.
 
Part of the event's proceeds go to the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, a partner in helping produce the event.  Many features of the weekend are still being added, including bands, food, and more. Watch for further announcements prior to the event.

Full details, rules, and registration can be found at: http://VolumeOne.org/kickball

ABOUT VOLUME ONE: Volume One magazine is the fast-growing culture and entertainment publication and website of the Chippewa Valley. They print 13,000 copies every two weeks and distribute them FREE at more than 300 locations in Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls. Publishing for more than eight years, Volume One has an enthusiastic and engaged readership, and has always been focused on bringing interesting local culture forward in the Chippewa Valley. Their events are outside-the-box concepts that consistently bring out hundreds of people hungry for something new.