Kickin' on Fields of Pink: Northport Cow Harbor Columbus Weekend Tourney

The 26th Northport Cow Harbor Columbus Weekend Tournament, also known as “Kickin’ on Fields of Pink,” is set for On Oct 11-12.

The tournament raises money through the sale of pink socks and donations for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

With cooperation from the Town of Huntington, the tournament helps to teach children to make a difference as the young athletes support the cause by buying and wearing the pink socks, and using an event as a conduit for philanthropic endeavors.

More than 400 teams at more than 21 locations will be wearing the pink socks. Organizers say it is the largest tournament in the 26 years of it’s existence.

The event includes a ribbon cutting ceremony with town officials. And professional soccer players from the Cosmos, Cosmos Street team and Cosmo Girls will be on hand for interviews signing autographs, taking photos and raffling off jerseys.

“Seeing the children paying it forward and getting involved is truly a humbling experience. Northport Cow Harbor Soccer Club raised over $33,000.00 last year from this tournament,” said Billy Baldwin, Carol Baldwin’s son. “I’m sure it will be larger this year with the growth of this tournament. We have a great partnership.”

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, 10 a.m. Northport High School 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport NY 11768. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and a few words with Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and Councilman Mark Cuthbertson. Additionally, boys and girl players in pink socks and a Carol M. Balwdwin Breast Cancer Fund (CMBBCF) representative will be holding the ribbon and available for photos.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Northport High School 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport NY 11768 Members of Cosmos Street Team (wearing pink socks) will be on hand for interviews, autographs and fundraising for the CMBBCF.

Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Northport High School 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport NY 11768. Two uniformed New York Cosmo Players (in pink socks) on hand for interviews, photos with attendees, autographs and fundraising for CMBBCF. “Pay to Shoot” on a Cosmo player in a large blow up goal to raise money for breast vancer.