Rolling Prairie Ball Association

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from RPBA!!! Hope everyone has a safe and sugary Trick or Treat!!!

10/10/2026

Want to give a huge shoutout and even bigger thanks to Down to Earth, Inc for helping us winterize our concession stands!

If anyone is considering or looking for a company to install/maintain their irrigation systems, give them a call! They are family owned and part of our community!

10/07/2026

⚾🏀🏈⚽🏐 Happy National Coaches Day! 🏆

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank all coaches at every level—from youth sports and recreational leagues to high school, college, and beyond.

Coaching is about so much more than teaching a game. Coaches teach teamwork, discipline, perseverance, sportsmanship, responsibility, and how to handle both success and failure. They are mentors, role models, teachers, motivators, and sometimes even the person a young athlete looks up to most.

To all the coaches who give up evenings, weekends, and countless hours away from their families to help kids learn, grow, and have fun—we THANK YOU! ❤️

To the coaches who stay late after practice, show up early for games, work through the tough days, celebrate the victories, and continue encouraging their players when things don’t go their way—we see you, and we appreciate you.

And to the parents, families, players, and communities who support their coaches: keep supporting them. Coaching isn’t always easy, and a strong coach needs a strong community behind them.

From the youngest athletes taking the field for the first time to those competing at the highest levels, every coach makes a difference.

👏 Happy National Coaches Day to all the coaches who make sports—and our communities—better!

10/03/2026

⚾ HELP US BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR ROLLING PRAIRIE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL! ⚾

Rolling Prairie Ball Association (RPBA) is asking our community, local businesses, families, and friends to join us in making a difference for our players!

As a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are working to improve our fields, facilities, and equipment for the upcoming season and for years to come. These improvements help us provide a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for every athlete who steps onto our fields.

We are currently seeking business sponsors, individual donations, and community partners to help us reach our $50,000 fundraising goal!

Our fundraising projects include:
⚾ Dugout roof repairs and aesthetic improvements
⚾ Baseballs, softballs, and t-balls
⚾ Field dry and field maintenance materials
⚾ New fencing and repairs across all three fields
⚾ Uniforms, equipment, and future field improvements
⚾ Field sponsorship opportunities

Businesses/Families interested in sponsoring a field will have the opportunity to have their company or family name incorporated into the field name, such as “Sudlow Field presented by [Business Name] / Family Name”

💙 Every donation matters. Whether you are a local business able to contribute through sponsorship or an individual who simply wants to help, every dollar brings us closer to providing better facilities and opportunities for our players.

📬 Donations by check can be mailed to:

Rolling Prairie Ball Association (RPBA)
P.O. Box 277
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371

Donations may also be made directly to an RPBA board member or Venmo verification code 0909

We respect the privacy of our donors! If you prefer to remain anonymous and do not want your name mentioned in future social media posts or donor acknowledgments, please include a note with your mailed check or inform the board member receiving your donation.

From our players, families, volunteers, and board members, thank you for supporting local youth sports and helping us continue to grow!

⚾ Together, we can make a difference.

10/03/2026

Support our local fire department!! Communities stay strong by supporting each other and Kankakee Fire Department supports our community when we need it most! Spread the word!

One week away from our delicious dinner! Hope to see everyone there! 🚒🔥

09/29/2026

⚾🥎 ROLLING PRAIRIE BALL ASSOCIATION — BOARD UPDATE! 🥎⚾

Good evening, Everyone!

We wanted to take a moment to introduce the Rolling Prairie Ball Association (RPBA) Board and recognize the volunteers who have stepped up to help keep T-ball, baseball, and softball going strong for the kids and families of our community!

👏 2026 RPBA Board

President: Ashley Hooley
VP of Softball: Ed King
VP of Baseball: Mike Showalter
VP of T-ball: Brandon Nadolny
Secretary: Richelle Kmak
Communications/Scheduling: Derek Pflughaupt
Groundskeeper: Cole Winters

We still have a few open board positions and are looking for people who would like to get involved:

💰 Treasurer — OPEN
⚾ UIC — OPEN
🍔 Concessions — OPEN

These aren’t just board positions — they’re opportunities to help make sure the kids in our community continue to have a place to play ball, learn the game, make friends, and create memories.

You do not have to be an expert in baseball or softball to volunteer. If you have the time, willingness to help, and want to give back to the community, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Interested in volunteering? Know someone who would be a great fit? Send us a message or reach out to one of the board members with any questions you may have!

Please share this post and help us spread the word! The future of RPBA depends on community members stepping up and getting involved. ❤️

Let’s keep Rolling Prairie Ball Association going strong! ⚾🥎

09/09/2026

🚨Attention🚨

Our election meeting is currently planned for Thursday Sept 17th, 6pm at the Kankakee Township Fire Department.
Please consider attending to vote on YOUR board, even if not up for a position yourself. Let your voices be heard! And there is still time to get in on the action, email your interest to [email protected] or just show up to be nominated and voted on!

🥎⚾️❤️

09/03/2026

Thank you to the couple people who showed up for our board meeting last week...not nearly enough to fill all the board positions with nominations, but a good start. Please let us know your desire to join the board by emailing us at [email protected] or by contacting a current board member...or if you have any questions that pertain to certain ones, reach out as well! ALL positions will be considered and a list of the positions will be posted, along with current nominations, soon...as well as the election date and location. 🥎⚾️❤️

08/27/2026

Friendly reminder that we are having our board nominations kick off tomorrow evening at 6p cst at the Kankakee Township Fire Department and we hope to see you there! 🥎⚾️❤️

08/18/2026

🚨🥎⚾️ Attention ⚾️🥎🚨

RPBA board nominations will now take place on Thursday August 27th at the Kankakee Township Fire Department at 6p cst. with elections happening 2 weeks later! We will talk about what each position entails, as well as which ones will be vacated and need filled for next year's season (preparation will start next month for next season FYI) although we will take nominations for ALL positions!

So, if you feel strongly about the future of RPBA, please attend, let your voices be heard, and get in on the action! 🥎⚾️❤️