Our 1st Annual "Race For The Kids" Esports Tournament Fundraiser
~ July 26, 2025 at 10:00am ~
Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters is excited to launch our brand-new fundraiser: a Mario Kart tournament!
As the Esports program grows at Marshalltown Community College and many of our Littles show a strong passion for gaming, we saw a unique opportunity to connect with our community in a fresh and meaningful way. By tapping into gaming culture and our Little's interests, we hope to strengthen community ties and inspire even more connection and support!
By playing or donating, you become part of a team making a lasting impact in the lives of children ages 6 to 18.
~ July 26, 2025 at 10:00am ~
Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters is excited to launch our brand-new fundraiser: a Mario Kart tournament!
As the Esports program grows at Marshalltown Community College and many of our Littles show a strong passion for gaming, we saw a unique opportunity to connect with our community in a fresh and meaningful way. By tapping into gaming culture and our Little's interests, we hope to strengthen community ties and inspire even more connection and support!
By playing or donating, you become part of a team making a lasting impact in the lives of children ages 6 to 18.
Thanks for supporting the Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter!
- We will play Mario Kart 8 DX.
- Tournament is held at Emerson's Innovation Center at 301 S 1st Street in Marshalltown.
- There will be 6 Teams of 4 players with NO elimination rounds.
- Gaming consoles will be provided, but gamers are welcome to bring their personal joycons or controllers.
- Lunch will be on your own from 11:45-12:45. We would highly recommend any of our downtown restaurants if you plan to eat out!
- We will have some bananas for breakfast in the morning and a Mario Kart pull-apart cupcake cake in the afternoon to share with all players and audience members.
Estimated Day-of-Tournament Schedule
9:00-9:30am - Check-In
9:45-10:00am - Opening Remarks
10:00-11:00am- Round 1
11:00am-11:45pm - Round 2
11:45am-12:45pm - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
12:45pm-1:45pm - Special Round!
1:45pm-2:30pm - Round 3
2:30-3:00 - Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks
Trophies and prizes will be awarded at the end of the tournament. Winning categories include:
1. 1st Place Team of 4
2. 2nd Place Team of 4
3. Top Player (<14 y/o)
4. Top Player (15+ y/o)
9:00-9:30am - Check-In
9:45-10:00am - Opening Remarks
10:00-11:00am- Round 1
11:00am-11:45pm - Round 2
11:45am-12:45pm - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
12:45pm-1:45pm - Special Round!
1:45pm-2:30pm - Round 3
2:30-3:00 - Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks
Trophies and prizes will be awarded at the end of the tournament. Winning categories include:
1. 1st Place Team of 4
2. 2nd Place Team of 4
3. Top Player (<14 y/o)
4. Top Player (15+ y/o)
*SIGN UP IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED FOR THE 2025 YEAR*
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How to Sign Up
First, form a team of 4 players or draft a team of Littles and a high school or college player.
Next, each player needs to secure a $60 ($240/team) donation through a business sponsor or personal funds.
Download your Sign Up Sheet by clicking here!
Mail or drop off below form at the Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters office where you can pick up your Team fundraising packet. Donations can be made in-person at the office, mailed, or at the bottom of this page!
The deadline for sign-up is Friday, July 11th. The deadline for donations will be Thursday, July 24th.
You may return your team form by email, [email protected], fax: 752-6370, mail, or drop off:
Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters
31 S. 1st St.
Marshalltown, IA, 50158
641-753-6370
We encourage you to find family, friends, co-workers, or other gamers to join your team. However, if you don’t have gamers from your business who will bring home the victory, draft Littles and/or High School/Collegiate Esport Athletes to fill your team slots.
Look below to learn more about our high school, collegiate, and Little Esport athletes that you can draft from your team! One High School/Collegiate player is allowed per team. Cost is $50 per Little, $100 per high school and collegiate level players; you do not have to pay in advance to select your drafted player.
Click here for the Sign-Up Genius link to officially draft your player.
You will need to click "sign up" next to your preferred player's name. Press Save and Continue. It will prompt you to enter your name, email, and in the comment section please write your team name.
Draftable Players
Collegiate, High School and Littles
Look below to learn more about our high school, collegiate, and Little Esport athletes that you can draft from your team! One High School/Collegiate player is allowed per team. Cost is $50 per Little, $100 per high school and collegiate level players; you do not have to pay in advance to select your drafted player.
Click here for the Sign-Up Genius link to officially draft your player.
You will need to click "sign up" next to your preferred player's name. Press Save and Continue. It will prompt you to enter your name, email, and in the comment section please write your team name.
Draftable Players
Collegiate, High School and Littles
Blue Shell Sponsor: $2,000 includes 4 teams of 4 members
Super Star Sponsor: $1,000 includes 3 teams of 4 members
Red Shell Sponsor: $750 includes 2 teams of 4 members
Green Shell Sponsor: $400 includes 1 team of 4 members
- Sponsor a Trophy or Race
- 15 second commercial on tournament live stream (YouTube, Facebook and Twitch)
- MC Live shout-outs during races
- Prominent feature in social media & post-event thank-you
- Name and Logo on event video screen
Super Star Sponsor: $1,000 includes 3 teams of 4 members
- 15 second commercial on tournament live stream (YouTube, Facebook and Twitch)
- MC Live shout-outs during races
- Prominent feature in social media & post-event thank-you
- Name and Logo on event video screen
Red Shell Sponsor: $750 includes 2 teams of 4 members
- MC Live shout-outs during races
- Featured on social media, day of advertisements, & post-event thank-you
Green Shell Sponsor: $400 includes 1 team of 4 members
- Featured on social media, day of advertisements, & post-event thank-you
Nintendo is not a sponsor of or affiliated with this tournament. Terms for participating in and viewing Community Tournaments using Nintendo Games: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63454
