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 game and get exposure. Accordingly, the organization will award a limited number of grants to select applicants toward achieving this goal.
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!
This year's Tournament grew to over 180 volleyball players competing on 2 sand and 6 grass courts. We also added a U-14 division where 6 teams competed. Two food trucks provided a variety of hot food from breakfast thru the afternoon and a DJ updated the spectators informed and rocked tunes all day.
Teams competed in the sand (unlimited),
This year's Tournament grew to over 180 volleyball players competing on 2 sand and 6 grass courts. We also added a U-14 division where 6 teams competed. Two food trucks provided a variety of hot food from breakfast thru the afternoon and a DJ updated the spectators informed and rocked tunes all day.
Teams competed in the sand (unlimited), recreational and U-14 divisions with winners in each division.
We are looking forward to our next tournament on May 5, 2023.
The Second Annual Dig Like Kim Tournament grew with the addition of 9 recreational grass volleyball teams in addition to the 10 open division sand court spots. We look forward to additional sand and grass court capacity for the 2023 tournament.
TOURNAMENT WINNERS
Sand Courts – Open Division
The Black Cats
Ben, Ellie, Julia, Devin and David De
The Second Annual Dig Like Kim Tournament grew with the addition of 9 recreational grass volleyball teams in addition to the 10 open division sand court spots. We look forward to additional sand and grass court capacity for the 2023 tournament.
TOURNAMENT WINNERS
Sand Courts – Open Division
The Black Cats
Ben, Ellie, Julia, Devin and David Decker
Grass Courts – Recreational Division
Gonzalo Fernandez, Adriana Fondura, Melissa and Matthew Kanakis
Based on the results of fundraising from the Inaugural Tournament, Dig Like Kim was able to award $7,000 in grants to applicants representing a variety of high schools and volleyball clubs.