The idea for the dodgeball tournament initially came from eighth grader Ty Harlow who was talking to Student Council members Bradey Buhrmester and Nolan Rawson. The two then presented the idea to other council members. The group drafted a proposal with the specifics, and then Buhrmester and Rawson went with Student Council Sponsor Melissa Pipkin to present the details to Principal Adam Hector. Once he approved the idea, the team completed a fundraiser application to be approved by the school board.
Once the event was officially approved, the tournament was announced to middle school students.
Rawson and Buhrmester started collecting money each morning before school and during lunch.