MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
Dig Like Kim is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to deserving high school volleyball players who need help to further develop their skills and improve exposure. Accordingly, the organization will award a limited number of grants to select applicants toward achieving this goal. Grant fund availability is dependent on donations and fund raising events.
KIM'S LEGACY
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
Kimberly Latshaw-Ortiz was a tremendous supporter and advocate of helping kids and the community! Her efforts through teaching and coaching impacted countless lives and she wanted to continue making that impact. Her legacy lives on through her kids, her family, friends, and the volleyball community, as well as through Dig Like Kim!
GRANT PROGRAM
MISSION STATEMENT
2024 TOURNAMENT
Applications for 2025 are now available.
- Grants were awarded to 19 student athletes in 2024, representing 14 Miami- Dade County High Schools.
- Grant funds can be used to pay for training, coaching, club, team or tournament fees, equipment or travel.
- Completed Grant Applications for 2025 will be due by March 31, 2025.
- Awards will be presented
Applications for 2025 are now available.
- Grants were awarded to 19 student athletes in 2024, representing 14 Miami- Dade County High Schools.
- Grant funds can be used to pay for training, coaching, club, team or tournament fees, equipment or travel.
- Completed Grant Applications for 2025 will be due by March 31, 2025.
- Awards will be presented at the Annual DLK Volleyball Tournament, which is scheduled for May 4, 2025.
2024 TOURNAMENT
4th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
2024 TOURNAMENT
This year's Tournament saw over 236 volleyball players competing on the new 3 sand courts and 6 grass courts. We topped out at a total of 44 teams. Four food trucks provided a variety of hot food from breakfast thru the afternoon and a DJ updated the spectators on scores and activities, and rocked tunes all day.
1st and 2nd place teams in
This year's Tournament saw over 236 volleyball players competing on the new 3 sand courts and 6 grass courts. We topped out at a total of 44 teams. Four food trucks provided a variety of hot food from breakfast thru the afternoon and a DJ updated the spectators on scores and activities, and rocked tunes all day.
1st and 2nd place teams in each division won awards.
We are looking forward to our next tournament likely Sunday, April 27 or May 4.
4th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
4th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
4th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
The Fourth Annual (2024) Dig Like Kim Tournament grew to 44 teams with 13 teams on the sand courts, 20 recreational teams on the grass courts and 9 U-14 teams on grass .
TOURNAMENT WINNERS
Sand Courts - 2 V 2 Men
Icy Hot
Sand Courts - 2 V 2 Women
Las Princesas
Sand Courts Open Division
Phoenix Coaches
Grass Courts – Recreational
Pink Kitties
Youth - 14U
Dig The Hype
DIG LIKE KIM GRANTS AWARDED
4th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
4th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Based on fundraising Dig Like Kim was able to increase the value of awards to $19,000this year. Winners represented 14 different high schools and a variety of volleyball clubs.
Your generous donations are very much appreciated!
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