The countdown is on! This weekend, the 2023 Turf Wars National Adult Kickball Tournament will take place for the first time for the new Turf Wars Collegiate Division at Auburn University. MARS and Auburn-Opelika Tourism have teamed up to host this high-energy, national event and have tied in the community to offer local business discounts for attendees. Here’s what you need to know:
Turf Wars University is a new branch of the traditional kickball phenomenon. This event will feature the traditional Turf Wars experience for the new Collegiate Division. “We decided we wanted to offer kickball on a bigger stage.” Herbert shares. This is a two-day event located in the heart of Auburn University’s campus. This weekend long competition (Coed & Collegiate Divisions) kick off on Saturday May 20th at approximately 8am and will end at approximately 6pm if you’re lucky enough to see your way to the end of the competition. On Sunday we will feature our Women’s Only Division and Men’s Division powered by Legacy Sports.
Check it out on Playeasy here.
MARS, which stands for Main Attraction Recreational Sports was established in 2016. We are a community driven organization that promotes a health driven and social environment to all of our participants. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive organization that strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included. We welcome all athletic skill levels, and promote an environment that allows all of our participants to connect both on and off the field of play.
Auburn-Opelika is the home of Auburn University and the premier sports venues in the nation. Not only do we feature the cutting-edge sporting facilities of Auburn University, both cities also offer state-of-the-art accommodations for adult and youth tournaments play in tennis, swimming, softball, soccer, and much more.
Best of luck to the athletes, MARS & Auburn-Opelika Tourism this weekend! To learn more, check out the event on Playeasy here, and the local promotions available for the event here.