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Fancy a game of snoftball?

What do you get when you play softball in the snow? Snoftball!

The first annual KBM Snoftball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, starting at 9 a.m. at Cloquet’s Braun Park. Up to 20 teams can register for this unique softball experience. Registration is $150 per team and each team must have at least one female.

“It’s a one-pitch tournament, you’re either out or on base,” said Bruce Matuszak, one of the organizers. “There also will be an inning of something a little different, like running bases in the wrong direction or hitting with the opposite hand.”

Organizers will pay 50 percent of the entry fees to the top winners. Players and spectators can enjoy the normal goodies including hot drinks, brats and more at the concession stand.

“We’re hoping this will be the beginning of a bigger winter event,” Matusak said, adding that the nonprofit group would like to explore the idea of a winter carnival in addition to snoftball next year.

Teams must contact Bruce Matuszak at 218-591-0362 to register. For more information, check out the Kingdom Builders Ministries Facebook page.