Alex Kummer Memorial Tournament
Join Us for the 2025 Alex Kummer Memorial Tournament
Alex Kummer was a junior at Harrisburg High School and a Tiger baseball player when he tragically died by suicide on Sept. 4, 2021. Alex was a smart and caring young man with a bright future ahead of him. The Kummer family is now working to increase suicide awareness, education, and prevention, and the HBA is proud to partner with them in these efforts by hosting the Alex Kummer Memorial Tournament.
This tournament is about more than just baseball. It is about honoring Alex's life by working to ensure that others learn from this tragedy. The Kummer family believes that if we can help one person, many lives will be touched and that raising awareness is key.
Click here to watch a KELO-TV news story about the inaugural Alex Kummer Memorial Tournament held in 2022.
2025 Tournament Information
- Will be held Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th
- Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, SD, other sites available
- Open to Junior Legion and 17U
- Three game guarantee
- Registration fee - $450
Tournament Registration
Tournament Rules
Tournament T-shirts
The online store for pre-ordering your "Be Alex Kind" tournament T-shirt has closed. However, a limited number and sizes will be available for purchase at the tournament. Five dollars from each shirt sold will benefit the Alex Kummer Foundation.
Alex Kummer Scholarship
While Alex enjoyed baseball and being with friends, he also excelled scholastically. He was enrolled in advanced and college-level courses as a junior while maintaining a 4.0+ GPA. His goal was to attend Augustana University to become an anesthesiologist.
While Alex was gifted in many ways, most of all, he was kind and made an impact on all who knew him.
The Kummer family has created the Alex Kummer Scholarship in memory of Alex. This one-time scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded each summer at the Alex Kummer Memorial Tournament.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a graduating high school senior within the state of South Dakota
- Must be attending college in the fall and complete the first year of study
- Must be in good academic standing
Click here to apply. Applications must be received by May 1, 2025.
Alex Kummer Memorial Tournament
Click here to learn more about Alex Kummer.
Know the Facts
- According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24 in the state of South Dakota.
- In 2020, the U.S. had one death by suicide about every 11 minutes.
- If you or someone you know is having thoughts about suicide, call 988 for a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support.