Join us as we kick-off the 2025 season!
Enjoy activities in the Family Fun Zone and help promote physical activity by donating sports equipment.
Kickoff is quickly approaching! For those who haven't attended this event, the first event of KCCC 2025 will host approximately 20,000 people, and includes the first event of the season - the KCCC Walk! The Kickoff Party/Walk is open to everyone—employees, families, friends, etc.
Here is the info you need to start planning your party!
The tentative timeframe for KCCC Kickoff on Friday, April 11:
Setup open for teams: 10:00am
Setup MUST be complete by: 3:00pm
KCCC Walk / Fit-Tastic Family Fun Zone Open: 4:00pm
KCCC Walk Ends / Teams can begin tear-down: 7:30pm
Kickoff Event Ends: 8:00pm
- No pets are allowed on the property, so please leave them at home. SHARE THIS INFO WITH YOUR GUESTS, EARLY AND OFTEN!
- Thinking Green!! KCCC is working with Marquee, City of KCMO, The Royals, and each of you to make this event more environmentally friendly. Please Think Green when planning your event. More information will follow with specifics on trash & recycling on-site at the event.
- Parking: all attendees will enter the Sports Complex through Gates 2,3 & 6 and will be directed to park in lots A, B, C, & D. ADA parking will be available in lot B.
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Tailgate spaces – Beginning in 2025, JCPRD is discontinuing the use of weight bearing inflatables or any inflatable where the participant climbs into the inflatable and is supported by air. These will not be allowed at the Truman Sports Complex Kick-Off party in 2025. Examples of these would include bounce houses, jousting pits, moonwalks, and obstacle courses. This decision does not include other inflatables that do not have weight bearing components. So if you are thinking about any type of inflatable for your tailgate space contact the office before you order.
Encourage your employees to join us for a week of fun with daily themes! Share your photos and videos to social media with #KCCC2025!
Monday, April 7: - Bring It! Get ready for your favorite KCCC events by scheduling a training session, sending a note of encouragement to a team-mate, or planning how you will tackle those game day snacks!!!
Tuesday, April 8: - Orange You Glad It's KCCC Season! In Celebration of our Presenting Sponsor PNC Bank, bring on the ORANGE! Wear, drink, or eat ORANGE!
Wednesday, April 9: - Wellness Wednesday! Living that KCCC life!! Show us how to embrace the KCCC Mission through health, wellness, or camaraderie. Take the stairs, ride a bike, chose water instead of soda, schedule a blood drive, support our 2025 Charity, Cornerstones of Care.
Thursday, April 10: - Team Cheer! Practice your team cheer one last time before the big performance at the Kick-off Party on Friday!
Friday, April 11: - Gimme a Cheer! Come up with a fun company cheer to perform at the Kick-off (this could be a cheer, a dance - use your imagination) at your tailgate space. Contact the KCCC office for entry.
Get started planning your party!
Equipment Rental: As in years past, Marquee Events is ready to help with your equipment rental needs for your Kick-Off Party and will be providing a portion of all proceeds back to KCCC. Please contact Tim Giblin at tgiblin@marqueerents.com or by phone at 785-979-9284
Catering: We always encourage companies to think of the Kick-Off Party as any other tailgate experience you would have out at the stadiums -- you’re welcome to bring in your own beverages, grill, potluck, etc. We do ask that if you choose to cater your event, you utilize one of the great preferred vendors, Brancato's, Hy-Vee, Jack Stack (Full), Jack Stack (DropOff) or Kansas City Catering. These vendors have specialized their menu offerings just for the Kick-Off Party and are happy to work with you to make your tailgate experience as easy as possible!
