Downtown Matters: Summer in the City Part I
Capital Crossroads Summer Programming: Capitol Square Kickball League
When the weather warms up, Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District pulls out all the stops to make downtown the place to be. The Capitol Square Kickball League returned to the Statehouse Lawn for its sixth season this June. Registration is open to downtown workers and residents, who put together co-ed teams which compete for bragging rights and a spot in a playoff game with a rival league in the Arena District. Capital Crossroads coordinates the League, handles registration, secures permits and performs promotional duties. The Athletic Club of Columbus then operates the League once play begins, coordinating schedules and providing officials.
Since its inception, the League has grown from 12 teams to 32. Last year, play was scheduled for two nights per week to accommodate the numbers. Unfortunately, the two-night solution resulted in damage to the “People’s Lawn.” This year the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board asked Capital Crossroads to return to one night of play. In order to keep up with interest, the decision was made to run two sessions – June/July and August/September, with play set for Thursday night. This means more people can play, with less damage to the Statehouse lawn.
“From our standpoint, it’s easier to have one night of programming,” said Kacey Campbell, Promotions Coordinator for Capital Crossroads. “The compromise has worked out great, and we’re looking forward to having a second session later this summer.”
Registration remains open for Session II until July 27; interested teams should visit downtowncolumbus.com for more information and to register. You’ll also find the box score there, which Campbell updates weekly. It looks like Kick ACC is the team to watch, with the Village Idiots bringing up the rear.
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