Join us at Historic Bosse Field (23 Don Mattingly Way Evansville, Indiana 47711) on Saturday, October 5 for the 3rd Annual River City Wiffle Ball Classic benefitting Aurora. This year’s Presenting Grand Slam Sponsor is Fifth Third Bank.
Registration is open for teams of five at rivercitywiffleball.org. The team entry fees is $500. There are also opportunities for your team to crowdfund the cost of team entry. The team that raises the most money will win the team spirit award. To learn more about sponsorships, team entry, or crowdfunding contact Crystal Southern at 812-901-1043. The double elimination tournament is limited to 48 teams and signups are on a first come basis. Teams can be comprised of anyone aged 16 and up. Play competitively in the majors league or just for fun in the minors league. Both garner bragging rights and a traveling trophy for the champs.
The event begins at 8:10 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony followed by the first games starting at 8:30 a.m. Games will take place on eight different fields thanks to our generous field sponsors; Fifth Third Bank, Moore Guitars/Evansville Music Academy, RK Gives Back, Ascension St. Vincent, Liberty Federal Credit Union, SealCorp USA, National Vet Help, and Berry/Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 136. Forty-eight teams and 240 players will be vying for the coveted traveling trophies as they help “Strike Out Homelessness” in our community.
Even though you must be at least 16 to play on a team, there will be plenty of exciting activities for the whole family including Celebrity All-Star Game, food trucks, inflatables, temporary tattoos, a Kids Field sponsored by Hafer, and a free Pick-Up Game Field for adults.
The public is invited to attend. Admission is free.
