Summer Blast Kickoff
Tournament at a glance
The honest overview
Summer Blast Kickoff
Stub guide. Summer Blast Kickoff runs out of Hays, KS, sanctioned by USSSA Fastpitch as a qualifier event. Travel-guide writeup coming.
Where it's played
Exact venue location: Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex.
Near the field
What's within five miles of Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex.
Restaurants nearby
10 within 5 mi- Verdant Bistro Restaurant 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 0.8 mi · 1 min
- Jalisco Restaurant mexican 1.1 mi · 2 min
- Thirsty's Brew Pub & Grill Restaurant 1.4 mi · 2 min
- Imperial Garden Restaurant chinese 1.6 mi · 2 min
- Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 1.7 mi · 2 min
- Qdoba Fast food mexican 1.8 mi · 3 min
- 7 Brew Coffee Cafe coffee shop 1.8 mi · 3 min
- Popeyes Fast food chicken 2.2 mi · 3 min
- Billy Sim's BBQ Restaurant barbecue 2.3 mi · 3 min
Distances are straight-line from the venue's GPS coordinates. Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather to plan around
Typical May weather in KS based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals. Pack accordingly.
Comfortable game-weather most years. Layers for shaded mornings, sunscreen for midday. Expect rain. Pack a poncho and a backup pair of cleats.
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For the parents and siblings not playing
Tournament weekends have downtime. We pull the activities, museums, and excursions worth booking near Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex.
- Day trips & city tours
- Family-friendly attractions
- Outdoor & adventure
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