"KICK" Start to Early Literacy

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SUPPORTING EARLY LITERACY

United Way of Hernando County's Kickball Tournament's purpose is to support early literacy and continue to provide Hernando preschool children free books to help them grow their own little library and prepare them for kindergarten. All proceeds from this the "KICK" Start to Early Literacy Kickball Tournament will benefit United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) program, currently providing over 1,050 Hernando children with a free book every month from birth to age of five. The books are mailed directly to enrolled children regardless of their family’s economic status.

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Kickball Player

2024 Team Line-Up: 

  1. Barrette Outdoor Living - "BARRETTE KNIGHTS"
  2. Coastal Engineering
  3. Timber Pines - "HAMMER JAMMERS"
  4. Publix #1871 - "187-WON"
  5. Regions Bank - "BALLS OF FURY"
  6. Publix #1282 - "KEVIN'S KICKERS"
  7. Withlacoochee River Electric Coop. - "WRECKING CREW"
  8. Tampa General Hospital - "ONE KICK WONDERS"
  9. Publix #1198 - "GLEN LAKERS"
  10. Publix #457 - "RIKI'S ROCKETS"
  11. Publix #1132 - "BROOKSVILLE SKILLZ"
  12. Downtown Athletics - "TANGERINE DREAM TEAM"
  13. HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital "LIFESAVERS"
  14. Rivera's Kitchen & Flooring
  15. Clerk of Circuit Court - "THE MIGHTY DOUGS"
  16. Hernando County School District 

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Kickball Coach

2024 Celebrity Coaches:

  1. Christa Tanner - City of Brooksville, Vice Mayor
  2. Dr. Lauren Dedea - Dedea M.D. Family Medicine
  3. Dr. Amy Anderson - Pasco-Hernando State College, SH Provost
  4. Blake Bell - City of Brooksville, Mayor
  5. Paul Hasenmeier - Hernando County Fire Rescue, Fire Chief
  6. Sheriff Al Neinhuis - Hernando County Sheriff's Office
  7. John Stratton - Hernando County School District, Superintendent
  8. Brian Hawkins - Hernando County Government, County Commissioner
  9. Dr. Brian Dahmer - Family Chiropractic Center For Wellness
  10. Joel Fritton - Circuit Court Judge
  11. Doug Chorvat Jr. - Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller
  12. Brian Brijbag - Brijbag Law
  13. Jerry Campbell - Hernando County Government, County Commissioner
  14. Marvelous Marvin - Hits 106
  15. Dave DeCarlo - Hernando County Emergency Management Director
  16. Brittany Montmarquet - Publix Super Markets, HR

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Food Trucks:

Spice Corner     brain freeze    Murph Coffee    love corndog    cali street

Entertainment:        

Music by PJ the DJ

Vendors:    

  • Hernando County Mosquito Control
  • Vincent House
  • Always Near Home Care
  • Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind
  • Family Chiropractic
  • Department of Health
  • Dawn Center
  • Hernando County Mosquito Control
  • Allstate
  • Hernando County Emergency Management
  • Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming
  • My Scentsible Life
  • Community Legal Services
  • Gymfunatics Booster Club

Vendor spots are available!

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Individual and Business Sponsorships are available for anyone interested in investing in a child’s future. Your donation will enroll children onto the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program where free books will be mailed directly to their homes every month from birth to age 5.

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Get your business involved and make a difference in the lives of thousands of youth in Hernando.

  • Presenting Sponsors | Grand Slam Champions: TBD
  • Field Sponsors | Home Run Heroes: HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, Tampa General Spring Hill/Brooksville, Carter Foreman, Kiwanis Club of Brooksville
  • Kickball Sponsor | Base Run Ballers:
    -Micro Matic

    -Grow Financial
    -Family Chiropractic
    -Comfort Control Specialists

  • Yard Sign Sponsor - Double Play!
    Sponsorship Recognition Packages
  • Click Here to pay online!

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Questions? Please contact the United Way office 352-688-2026 or email Justine at impact@unitedwayhernando.org

 

 

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Previous Kickball Champions & Their Impact
  • 2016: "Just Kickin' It" from Publix at Brooksville Square

  • 2017: "Just Kickin' It" from Publix at Brooksville Square

  • 2018: "WRECking Crew" from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

  • 2019: "WRECking Crew" from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

  • 2020: "Brooksville Bombers" from Publix at Brooksville Square & Celebrity Coach Jeff Rogers

  • 2021: "WRECking Crew" from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc. & Celebrity Coach Jeff Rogers

  • 2022: "Kicking Balls & Taking Listings" from 54 Realty & Celebrity Coach April Johnson-Spence

  • 2023: "Tangerine Dream Team" from Downtown Athletics & Celebrity Coach Christa Tanner

MEDIA RELEASE
March 29, 2023

“Tangerine Dream Team” Crowned 2023 Kickball Champs
Success From United Way Tournament Will Provide 1,048 Scholarships

Spring Hill, FL – March 29, 2023 – United Way of Hernando County’s 8th Annual “KICK” Start to Early Literacy Kickball Tournament was hosted on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Anderson Snow Park. This tournament was proudly presented by United Way’s “Grand Slam Champion” Sponsors Kiwanis Club of Brooksville and Family Chiropractic Center for Wellness.

Over 3,000 attendees enjoyed the variety of 14 food trucks and participated in United Way’s first ever “Food Truck Bingo”. With a high of 91 degrees on Saturday, the activities provided at the field were enough to keep patrons entertained from 12:00pm-7:00pm. This included over 20 vendors, face painting, raffle prizes, a sensory station for children, a free kid zone, Touch-A-Truck event, a Mascot Fun Run around the bases, an anticipated “Pie-a-Deputy” initiative and Celebrity Coach Dunk Tank. This family fun day included a Foam Party, music from PJ the DJ, a Bounce House, Foto Fun Booth, and a special performance of the National Anthem by Hernando’s very own talented singer, Sarina Singh.

Kickball teams are exclusively invited to participate and represent Hernando companies that align themselves with supporting local education initiatives with United Way. After a long evening of 16 Hernando business partners vying for the Ultimate Traveling Trophy in a single elimination kickball tournament, the final matchup came down to Downtown Athletics’ “Tangerine Dream Team” with Celebrity Coach Christa Tanner and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative’s Team “WRECing Crew” with Celebrity Coach Doug Chorvat Jr. It was a close and intense game, but in the end “Tangerine Dream Team” was crowned the “Champions of Early Literacy.” Team Captain Bobby Read exclaimed, “Truly a great community event we look forward to every year! We are grateful for what United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library brings to the kids in our community. Taking home, the championship trophy is just icing on the cake!”. 

Thank you to participating teams and their accompanying “Celebrity Coaches” who competed in this year’s event:

  • City of Brooksville Mayor Blake Bell coach Congressman Gus Bilirakis’ team, "The Bilira-Kicks"

  • PHSC Provost Dr. Amy Anderson coaching Pasco Hernando State College’s team, "Boomer's Best"

  • April Johnson-Spence coaching Timber Pine's team, "Hammer Jammers

  • Brian Hawkins coaching Barrette Outdoor Living's team, "Barrette Knights"

  • Christa Tanner coaching Downtown Athletics’ team, "Tangerine Dream Team”

  • Doug Chorvat Jr. coaching Withlacoochee River Electric’s team "WRECing Crew"

  • Dr. Brian Dahmer coaching Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Glen Lakes team, "No O.T.”

  • Beth Narverud coaching Publix Super Market at Brooksville Square's team, "Brooksville Beetem"

  • Dr. Lauren Dedea coaching Publix Super Market at Barclay's team, "Janet's Bandits"

  • Sheriff Al Nienhuis coaching Hernando County Sheriff’s team, "Trying to Score"

  • Allyn Welch coaching Publix Super Market at Seven Hills team, "Ball Busters”

  • Jeff Rogers coaching Publix Super Market at Mariner Commons team, "Jiminy Kick-It"

  • Jerry Campbell coaching Publix Super Market at Shoppes at Avalon's team, "Kevin's Kickers"

  • Hernando County Fire Chief Paul Hasenmeier coaching Bravera Health Spring Hill's team, "One Kick Wonders"

  • Attorney Brian Brijbag coaching Publix Super Market at Lakewood Plaza's team, "The Wolves of Ball Street"

  • Superintendent of Hernando County Schools John Stratton coaching Hernando School’s team, "Gym Class Heroes"

 

The Kickball Tournament's purpose is to support early literacy and continue providing Hernando preschool children free books to help them prepare for kindergarten. The proceeds raised from this event will provide 1,048 1-year scholarships to Hernando pre-school children in United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. This level of support is equivalent to 12,576 books distributed this next year alone! Downtown Athletics’ Celebrity Coach, Christa Tanner, shared, “This is such a great community event that everyone looks forward to year after year. It was an honor to be a celebrity coach this year & taking home the championship title was an unexpected extra! I am thankful to the United Way of Hernando County for putting on this impactful event to assist their initiative in providing literacy pathways for children in our community through United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library.” 

The following local Celebrity Coaches were voted for a dip in the Dunk Tank by attendees, PHSC Provost Dr. Amy Anderson (voted), Publix District Manager Allyn Welch (voted), Hernando County Administrator Jeff Rogers (selected), and United Way Executive Director Angie B. Walasek (selected).

United Way would also like to thank Hernando County Parks and Recreation, United Way of Hernando County volunteers, Board Members, and Kickball Planning Committee Members for generously donating their time, talents, and efforts to help make this event such a success. Thank you for always #LIVINGUNITED with us.

Visit www.UnitedWayHernando.org/Kickball or follow our Facebook Page for information on event entertainment, participants, and opportunities. For more ways to GIVE, ADVOCATE, or VOLUNTEER for our future events, contact Justine Peppe at Impact@UnitedWayHernando.org or call 352-688-2026.

 

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United Way of Hernando County, Inc.:
United Way of Hernando County (UWHC) was established as a 501c3 organization in 1987, and since then has continuously focused on creating partnerships and mobilizing our community to seek sustainable solutions to some of the most pressing local needs.  UWHC strategically allocates Community Investment Funds in Health, Education, & Financial Stability programs with proven results and local impact. UWHC works hard to balance the growing demand for basic services such as food, utilities, and rent assistance, with our ongoing commitment to tackling the underlying causes of complex issues. United Way partners with businesses and organizations that share our vision for improving lives through the power of collective impact and working together. Our support for long-term commitments are essential to addressing key social issues, such as helping children, youth, adults & elders, encouraging health and wellness, including physical and emotional care, promoting financial stability and self-sufficiency, and crisis intervention. For more information on how YOU can LIVE UNITED, visit www.UnitedWayHernando.org.

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March 26, 2022

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 54 Realty Crowned 2022 Kickball Champs

United Way Raises Over $22,716 for Childhood Literacy at Kickball Tournament

Spring Hill, FL – (March 26, 2022) – United Way of Hernando County hosted their 7th Annual "KICK" Start to Early Literacy Kickball Tournament at Anderson Snow Park on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Since 2016, local companies have battled it out in a friendly competition for the Ultimate Traveling Kickball Trophy. This year we decided to add even more amenities including a Food Truck Rally. The participation and turn out was absolutely amazing! We all came together as a community to support such a great cause.

Proceeds from this popular fundraising tournament benefit United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL), which supports childhood literacy by sending enrolled Hernando children a free book in the mail every month, from birth to age 5. The community came together to raise over $22,716 for DPIL, which will allow United Way to provide roughly 11,358 books and it will sponsor 872 children from birth to age 5.

After a long afternoon of Hernando businesses vying for the Championship Trophy, the final matchup came down between Publix at Brooksville Square's "Brooksvegas Ballers" with Celebrity Coach Natalie Kahler from Brooksville Main Street and 54 Realty's "Kicking Balls & Taking Listings" with Celebrity Coach April Johnson-Spence, Community Advocate. It was a close game, but in the end The 54 Realty's "Kicking Balls & Taking Listings" were crowned the victors and the 2022 Kickball Champions.

 

A special thank you to all of our sponsors who proudly supported this fundraising event:

  • Get your Business involved and make a difference in the lives of many young children in Hernando.

  • Presenting Sponsor: Grand Slam Champion - Centennial Bank
  • Field Sponsor: Home Run Hero
  • Kickball Sponsor: Base Run Ballers
  • Yard Sign Sponsor: Double Play!
  • Click here to pay online!

Thank you to United Way’s Proud Partners at the Boys & Girls Club, Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Mid-Florida Community Service’s Early Start and Head Start, NAMI Hernando, and People Helping People for providing local resources for families in attendance. LifeSouth Community Blood Center’s Blood Mobile encouraged spectators to donate blood and save a life, and Terlep Chiropractic offered a coupon for discounted services with proceeds donated back to DPIL.

PJ the DJ from The Arc Nature Coast provided upbeat music all day for the attendees, and everyone loved snapping a keepsake picture with the life-size cutout of Dolly Parton at the Foto Fun Booth. United Way would also like to thank National Anthem singer Erika Iglesias and, Hernando County Parks and Recreation, and United Way of Hernando County volunteers, Board Members, and Kickball Planning Committee Members for generously donating their time, talents, and efforts to help make this event such a success.

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2022 Kickball Champs: "Kicking Balls & Taking Listings" 54 Realty

Celebrity Coach April Johnson-Spence and Team Tim Pulmadore, Joey Favace, Ashley Read, Steven Read, Lamon Neal, Alex Ontivenos, Bobby Read, Dave Williams, Ryan Nutter, Brandon Wright, Devin Mormando, Tiffany Mormando, Katie Wright, Katie McCarthy

For more information on available opportunities for community involvement, visit www.UnitedWayHernando.org/Kickball

For more information, visit www.UnitedWayHernando.org/Kickball or like our event on Facebook.

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United Way of Hernando County, Inc.:
United Way of Hernando County (UWHC) was established as a 501c3 organization in 1987, and since then has continuously focused on creating partnerships and mobilizing our community to seek sustainable solutions to some of the most pressing local needs.  UWHC strategically allocates Community Investment Funds in Health, Education, & Financial Stability programs with proven results and local impact. For more information on how YOU can LIVE UNITED, visit www.unitedwayhernando.org.

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March 30, 2021

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WRECking Crew Crowned 2021 Kickball Champs
United Way Raises Over $12,000 for Childhood Literacy at Kickball Tournament

Spring Hill, FL – (March 30, 2021) – United Way of Hernando County hosted their 6th Annual "KICK" Start to Early Literacy Kickball Tournament at Anderson Snow Park on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Since 2016, local companies have battled it out in a friendly competition for the Ultimate Traveling Kickball Trophy. This year, COVID-19 safety precautions were implemented for the protection of the players, volunteers, vendors, and spectators. This included temperature checks at check-in, sanitation stations around the park, and proving masks for each dugout and vendor table.

Proceeds from this popular fundraising tournament benefit United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL), which supports childhood literacy by sending enrolled Hernando children a free book in the mail every month, from birth to age 5. The community came together to raise over $12,000 for DPIL, which will allow United Way to provide 6,000 books to enrolled children to help build their personal library.

After a long morning of Hernando businesses vying for the Championship Trophy, the final matchup came down between Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative’s Team WRECking Crew and their Celebrity Coach Jeff Rogers, Hernando County Administrator and The Plumadore Group’s Team Kicking Balls & Taking Listings with their Celebrity Coach Doug Chorvat Jr., Clerk of Court & Comptroller. It was a close game, but in the end The WRECking Crew were crowned the victors and the 2021 Kickball Champions.

Thank you to the following businesses and their accompanying Celebrity Coaches (CC) who competed in this year’s event:

  • Team "O'Berry's All Stars" from Publix at Seven Hills --> CC Allissa O'Berry, Publix #411
  • Team "The Heat" from the HC Sheriff’s Office --> CC Sheriff Al Nienhuis, Hernando County Sheriff's Office
  • Team "Average Joe's" from Publix at Mariner Commons --> CC Beth Narverud, Hernando County Commissioner
  • Team "Dupuis Demolishers" from Publix Hernando West --> CC Billy & Kristie Healis, Walmart Dist. & HC County Judge
  • Team "If You Ain't Amerifirst, You're Last" from Amerifirst Home Mortgage --> CC Blake Bell, Brooksville City Council
  • Team "Champa Bay" from Timber Pines Community Association --> CC Chance Phillips, Beer Frog/Evom
  • Team "Schwiftey Business" from Publix at Brooksville Square --> CC Chris Linsbeck, Hernando County Parks & Recreation
  • Team "Eleven Ninety Great" from Publix at Glen Lakes --> CC Doug Chorvat, Clerk of Court
  • Team "Oops! We Kicked It Again" from Publix Lakewood Plaza --> CC Dr. Eddie Williams, PHSC
  • Team "The Done Dealers" from Publix Avalon --> CC Dr. Joanie Davis, Davis Family Hearing
  • Team "Kicking Balls & Taking Listings" from The Plumadore Group --> CC Jeff Holcomb, Hernando County Commissioner
  • Team "WRECking Crew" from Withlacoochie River Electric Coop. --> CC Jeff Rogers, County Administrator
  • Team "World's Okayest Kickballers" from HC Schools --> CC Superintendent John Stratton, Hernando County School District
  • Team "Barrette Knights" from Barrette Outdoor Living --> CC Josh McGuire, Texas Roadhouse
  • Team "NO BASE LIKE HOME" from Century 21 Alliance Realty --> CC Marilyn Pearson Adams, Century 21 Alliance Realty
  • Team "Pitches Be Crazy" from Publix at Barclay --> CC Marvelous Marvin, HITS 106

Returning for the popular Mascot Fun Run were Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse, Pikachu, Carey the Cow, and Tommy the T-Rex. They were joined by newcomers Teachable T-Rex from Mid Florida Community Services Head-Early Head Start, Pasco Hernando State College’s Boomer the Bobcat, Olaf from Terlep Chiropractic, and the Shark from Nature Coast Technical High School. It was a close race, but in the end Tommy the T-Rex was crowned victorious.

Congratulations to all of the raffle winners!

  • Alex Killorn hat: John M.
  • TreeUmph!: Kelly G.
  • ZooTampa: Yamil F.
  • Wonderworks: Celeb Coach Jeff R.
  • Autographed Mike Evans football: Brandon S.
  • Mascot Fun Run: Cindy

A special thank you to all of our sponsors who proudly supported this fundraising event:

Thank you to United Way’s Proud Partners at the Boys & Girls Club, Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Mid-Florida Community Service’s Early Start and Head Start, NAMI Hernando, and People Helping People for providing local resources for families in attendance. LifeSouth Community Blood Center’s Blood Mobile encouraged spectators to donate blood and save a life, and Terlep Chiropractic offered a coupon for discounted services with proceeds donated back to DPIL.

With a high of 92 degrees on Saturday, United Way was fortunate to have BrainFreeze Italian Ice on site cooling off attendees with their delicious desserts, and Texas Roadhouse grilled hotdogs and hamburgers for the players, volunteers, and attendees. Mid Florida Community Services and Target sponsored a grab-and-go breakfast for players and volunteers.

PJ the DJ from The Arc Nature Coast provided upbeat music all day for the attendees, and everyone loved snapping a keepsake picture with the life-size cutout of Dolly Parton at the Foto Fun Booth. United Way would also like to thank National Anthem singer and Challenger K8 teacher Jonathan Kryk, Hernando County Parks and Recreation, and United Way of Hernando County volunteers, Board Members, and Kickball Planning Committee Members for generously donating their time, talents, and efforts to help make this event such a success.

group picture of kickball winners

2021 Kickball Champs: WRECking Crew from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative

Celebrity Coach Jeff Rogers and Team David Gonzalez, Al Lemire, Zach Sorrentino, Jason Giddings,
Denine Sorrentino, Justin Owens, Rusty Lightbody, Justin Rubeo, Davd Moen, Taylor Scumaci,
Brittney Walker, Josh Velez, and Noah Torkelson.

For more information on available opportunities for community involvement, visit www.UnitedWayHernando.org/Kickball

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United Way of Hernando County, Inc.:
United Way of Hernando County (UWHC) was established as a 501c3 organization in 1987, and since then has continuously focused on creating partnerships and mobilizing our community to seek sustainable solutions to some of the most pressing local needs.  UWHC strategically allocates Community Investment Funds in Health, Education, & Financial Stability programs with proven results and local impact. For more information on how YOU can LIVE UNITED, visit www.unitedwayhernando.org.