Retro dodgeball tournament April 1

LITCHFIELD >> Litchfield Education Foundation (LEF) will hold its first “Retro Dodgeball Tournament” on Saturday, April 1 in the gymnasium at Litchfield High School. This fundraising event will feature co-ed teams of six adults, 18 and over, battling it out for pride and to benefit Litchfield area children.

Teams can register on the LEF website for $180 per team with all proceeds going to LEF. On the day of the event, check-in begins at 1 p.m. with the tournament from 2-5 p.m. An after-party will be held at The Litchfield Saltwater Grille at 5 p.m. with light fare and a cash bar with a percentage of all proceeds benefiting LEF.

“This dodgeball tournament is a wonderful way to bring our families and our community together for an afternoon of fun,” said LEF president, Michele Saunders, in a written statement. “All proceeds from this day will go towards educational grants for Litchfield Public Schools as well as for Litchfield-based enrichment programs.”

“We are so grateful to two Litchfield residents with school-aged children — Mr. Matthew Terzian and Mr. Jay Bolton — who approached LEF with the inspired idea to create Litchfield’s first dodgeball competition,” Saunders said.

Both Terzian and Bolton are devoted fathers with a keen interest in building enrichment opportunities for the town’s children.

“What better way to encourage families, friends and neighbors to come together in support for a great cause than bringing back the glory of a retro dodgeball tournament?” said Terzian. “We are overwhelmed by our town’s enthusiasm thus far for what we hope will be a Litchfield tradition year after year.”

Important to note: Teams will play doubleelimination with prizes awarded to “Best Team Costume” and “Last (Wo) Man Standing.” Official rules will posted on LEF’s website by March 1.

To register or for more information go to www.lefforstudents.org