Annual Spring Swing set for April 24

by Aimee Gutshall, posted April 13, 2010

Bats cracking, softballs whooshing through the air and fans screaming will all be familiar sounds on April 24th, as CAFNR holds its annual Spring Swing Softball Tournament.

“Spring Swing last year was a blast,” said Anna James, agricultural business management sophomore. “I had so much fun playing on the Collegiate Farm Bureau team even though I had never played softball. It’s a great way for all the clubs and students to come out and have a good time together.”

CAFNR Student Council’s Spring Swing Softball Tournament will be held at Hinkson Field Complex from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. CAFNR StuCo will sell t-shirts and drinks.

The proceeds of this event will go to Heifer International. Heifer International is a non-profit organization that works with communities to end hunger and poverty by giving families a source of food. Families are given livestock and training, to help them improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways.

Spring Swing is open to all CAFNR clubs and students. Each team will consist of five men and five women for a total of ten participants. The tournament will be double elimination with the championship game starting approximately at 6 p.m.

Last year’s tournament was a great success and CAFNR StuCo is optimistic about the turnout this year.

“Attendance has grown quite a bit since we started hosting the tournament. Last year we had 13 teams and we definitely expect it to continue to grow,” said Sarah Kohne, CAFNR Student Council President. “I encourage everyone, even those who are not on a team to come out for some fun and a little friendly competition.”

The event is free for everyone to attend. For more information contact Chelsea Ballard, cnb4kc@mail.missouri.edu.

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