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2nd Annual Spike It for Diabetes Volleyball Tournament

Tim Tialdo presents the 2nd annual Spike It for Diabetes charity volleyball tournament, Saturday August, 4th.

The Spike It for Diabetes volleyball tournament is back and again Tim Tialdo is handling organizing duties. For Tialdo, this is part of fulfilling a vow he made 20 years ago when his own father was diagnosed with diabetes. Since then he has contributed to many charities, but diabetes has always stayed close to his heart.

Spike It for Diabetes! was a success in its inaugural campaign. Last year, the event raised about $3500.This year, Spike It for Diabetes, which is Southwest Missouri’s largest amateur outdoor volleyball tournament, will be held at the Missouri State soccer fields, next to the Taco Bell at Cherry and National. Registration opens at 7:30 AM and play begins at 8:00. The entry fee is $20 per player.

Teams consist of 2 or 6 players, depending on your preference. The Open division is for experienced, competitive 2-player teams only. They can consist of men, women or both (Coed). The Recreational division is for 2-player teams just out to have some fun and support a good cause. This division also has men, women, and coed subdivisions. And lastly, there is only one division for 6-player teams. They must be coed and there must be 3 women on the court at all times.

There is a $300 grand prize for open division winners. One of last year’s winners, Erin O’Connor, has decided to become a part of Spike It this year. She is the Public Relations director for the event and provided all the information in this article. She also opined “Last year was a blast and this year is going to be even better.”

For more information, contact Tim Tialdo (417)894-8605 or Erin O’Connor (515)771-7415.