'Night of Tournaments' uses sports to promote fun without alcohol Published Feb. 8, 2012 By Steve Pivnick 81st Medical Group Public Affaris KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler's Underage Drinking Focus Group sponsors "The Night of Tournaments" 8 p.m. to midnight Feb. 17 in the student Triangle area. First Lt. Julianna Petrone, Keesler Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program manager, said this is a sporting night to promote fun without alcohol. Kickball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball and Guitar Hero events will be held simultaneously throughout the night. The lieutenant explained, "The focus group is a Keesler Integrated Resource Team initiative. It is comprised of multiple KIRT agencies and is designed to address underage drinking at Keesler. "This is a basewide issue and each training group squadron is signing up teams for all of the events," she continued. "I would also encourage base permanent party to sign teams as well and come out and enjoy the event. We hope to have a large number of spectators." In addition to the sporting events, food vendors are planned and KIRT agencies will provide outreach throughout the night. Teams planning to participate must register with ADAPT, 228-376-3452, by Wednesday.