Allstrom Angels Beep-Ball Tournament This Weekend

The 2nd Annual Alstrom Angels Beep-Ball Tournament makes it's way to the Lubbock Youth Sports Complex this Saturday and Sunday.

18 teams in all will play. The tournament is for kids and grownups that are blind, visually impaired AND those who are sighted, because everyone plays blindfolded.  Both the baseballs and the bases are modified with audible beeps so the players can engage in the game.  Opening ceremonies are at 8:30 with games happening between 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

There's no charge for spectators to watch the match ups and cheer the athletes on. The Lubbock Youth Sports Complex is at FM 1585 and Milwaukee Avenue. Funds raised benefit medical research into Alstrom Syndrome, a rare genetic disease.  You can find out more about the beep-ball tourney here or about Alstrom Syndromehere.