National Kickball Day

4/17/2020 (Permalink)

April 17^th is “Kickball Day”.  According to Wikipedia, Kickball was invented in 1917 by Nicholas C Seuss, who was the Supervisor of Cincinnati Park Playgrounds in Cincinnati, Ohio.  It was originally called “Kick Baseball” or “kick cabbage”.  Seuss’ first documented overview of the game included 12 rules and a field diagram.

In the early 1920’s physical education teachers began using Kickball in their curriculum as a way to teach their students the basics of baseball.  At that time, they used a soccer ball or a volleyball. 

The lack of both specialized equipment and highly skilled base positions make Kickball perfect for not only children on playgrounds, but also adults looking for a little fun and extra exercise.  Many communities offer adult Kickball Leagues in the summer. 

Every summer our employees form a team in a local league.  It’s always a great night out and a good time for all.  We love sponsoring such a fun event for our employees and their families.  It's another way to promote team bonding and a great working environment for our employees.