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SportsJune 4, 2024
30th annual Leopold KC Family Sports Fest
Celebrate family fun at the 30th annual Leopold KC Family Sports Fest with activities like T-ball, volleyball, turtle races, and more. Enjoy live music and festive food from May 31 to June 1.
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Sarah McWilliams competes in the sand castle building competition with kids Aubrey and Leland.
Sarah McWilliams competes in the sand castle building competition with kids Aubrey and Leland.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Anthony Jansen participates in the Iron Man competition during the Leopold Sports Fest. He attempts to 'chip and stick' by aiming at a target and earning points in the golfing category of the competition.
Anthony Jansen participates in the Iron Man competition during the Leopold Sports Fest. He attempts to 'chip and stick' by aiming at a target and earning points in the golfing category of the competition.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Robert Deck throws a ball to the infield during the T-ball game.  Stacey Peters provides direction and helps him locate his target.
Robert Deck throws a ball to the infield during the T-ball game.  Stacey Peters provides direction and helps him locate his target.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Megan VanGennip steers her pedal tractor as she competes in the group for youngsters ages 7 and 8. She placed third in her age group.
Megan VanGennip steers her pedal tractor as she competes in the group for youngsters ages 7 and 8. She placed third in her age group.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Piper Lincoln passes the volleyball to her setter as teammate Noland Beussink backs her up.
Piper Lincoln passes the volleyball to her setter as teammate Noland Beussink backs her up.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Birdie Vandeven practices her biking skills on the track at the Leopold Sports Fest.
Birdie Vandeven practices her biking skills on the track at the Leopold Sports Fest.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Nellie Langston gets a solid base hit during her softball game against Marble Hill.
Nellie Langston gets a solid base hit during her softball game against Marble Hill.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Mark Deck attempts a free throw during the Iron Man competition. Other events included darts, corn hole and horseshoes, to name a few.
Mark Deck attempts a free throw during the Iron Man competition. Other events included darts, corn hole and horseshoes, to name a few.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Drew Engelen attempts to block a hit.
Drew Engelen attempts to block a hit.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Several children take advantage of the sand toys and work together to build a sand castle masterpiece.
Several children take advantage of the sand toys and work together to build a sand castle masterpiece.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Weston Engelen climbs the 'rock' wall during the obstacle course as he pushes to reach the top of the platform.
Weston Engelen climbs the 'rock' wall during the obstacle course as he pushes to reach the top of the platform.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Lauren VanGennip and her brother, Liam, check on their turtles before the turtle race. 
Lauren VanGennip and her brother, Liam, check on their turtles before the turtle race. Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Porter McClain pushes hard to compete in the pedal tractor pull.
Porter McClain pushes hard to compete in the pedal tractor pull.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
High school volunteers Garrett Brown, Ava Jansen, Fayelinn Brown, Jacob Cureton and Shane Jansen prep the field after early morning rain showers Saturday. Alan Beussink checks the progress to determine the field readiness for the next game.
High school volunteers Garrett Brown, Ava Jansen, Fayelinn Brown, Jacob Cureton and Shane Jansen prep the field after early morning rain showers Saturday. Alan Beussink checks the progress to determine the field readiness for the next game.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Michael Vandeven enjoys watching grandchildren play during the Leopold Sports Fest.
Michael Vandeven enjoys watching grandchildren play during the Leopold Sports Fest.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Brooke Beussink completes a spectacular infield dive to catch a ball during the Friday night 12 Leopold softball game.
Brooke Beussink completes a spectacular infield dive to catch a ball during the Friday night 12 Leopold softball game.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
8U baseball player Ben Francis throws a ball to the infield.
8U baseball player Ben Francis throws a ball to the infield.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Holly Hoesli prepares to throw a corn bag during the corn hole competition inside the KC multipurpose building.
Holly Hoesli prepares to throw a corn bag during the corn hole competition inside the KC multipurpose building.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Rhett Yount gives a fist bump to coach Rodney Cook after reaching first base on a well hit ball.
Rhett Yount gives a fist bump to coach Rodney Cook after reaching first base on a well hit ball.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Noah Jansen takes off during the pedal tractor pull in attempt to gain the most distance pulling the sled.
Noah Jansen takes off during the pedal tractor pull in attempt to gain the most distance pulling the sled.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln
Cam Hutchings runs quickly to first, attempting to avoid a force out during the 8U baseball game.
Cam Hutchings runs quickly to first, attempting to avoid a force out during the 8U baseball game.Courtesy of Melissa Lincoln

The 30th annual Leopold Knights of Columbus Family Sports Fest, May 31 through June 1, featured a variety of activities for kids and adults. Among the many activities were T-ball, baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, corn hole, darts, euchre, horseshoes, turtle races, sand castle building, and a kids' tractor pull. Plenty of live music and festive food helped round out the annual event.

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