Who: You and up to 9 teammates(ages 12 - ???)
What: Dodgeball Tournament
When: Saturday, October, 2007 9am-5pm
Where: St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, Morrisville, PA
Why: To Benefit local veterans (exactly where the money will be directed TBD)
Cost: $150 per team. $20 per individual if you can't form a team, we'll try to organize one for you. (Teams of 10 break down to only $15 each player!!!)
“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!” – Patches O’Houlihan
The profit from this year's tournament will go to local veterans in a means TBD.
DETAILS
The tournament will be
LIMITED to the first
16 teams who register and pay, so don’t delay! Teams can be of mixed gender and age, with an age requirement of 12 years old. (Those under 18 will need parental consent forms signed). The tournament will be double elimination and set up ala the NCAA tournament bracket. Consolation brackets will be formed for each new round of losers.
I will also attempt to set up brackets so friends can play against friends and companies can compete against companies in the first round. (you MUST register before gameday for this)
We will allow teams to register up to 10 players to assist in case of fatigue, injury, or other situations. Only 7 players will take the court in a match though. In 2006, we saw the 10-player rule work to many teams’ advantage. (It’s also a financial advantage, breaking down to only $15 per player)
RULES & REGULATIONS
Best 2/3 Series – Each match up will take place is a best 2/3 series until the championship match.
Double Elimination – When your team loses in the first bracket, they will move into the consolation bracket. If they lose again, they are eliminated from the tournament.
Attire - No gloves will be permitted. Please dress appropriately and respectfully. Indecent attire can cause you to be suspended from play. Please dress safely as well, as you'll be running around and you don't want to trip over excessively baggy pants or sneakers.
Penalties – Good sportsmanship will be enforced by the assigned refs and showings of bad sportsmanship and profanity can penalize your team. Your first warning will be just that. The second warning will cost your team a game in your series. A third warning will disqualify you from that round.
Player Eliminations – Players can be eliminated from being hit by a live ball (one that hasn’t first touched another object, wall or person) or having the ball they threw caught by the opposing team. If the opposing team catches a ball, an eliminated teammate will NOT re-enter the game! The re-entry rule will only take place in the championship game if BOTH teams agree on it AND time permits. Eliminations can only occur if the ball strikes from the shoulders to the feet. Headshots do not count.
Starting the Game – 7 players will start behind the back line on each side of the divided court while 5 balls are placed at center court. When the whistle blows, players charge the balls. There is a neutral zone by the centerline, so you can’t be eliminated if in that zone while going for the balls at the start of the game.
NEW RULE – Due to circumstances surrounding events in 2006, we have initiated a “FINAL BATTLE” rule. If/when it comes down to a one-on-one situation, the referee will give a “one minute warning.” At that time, the two combatants will have 60 seconds to eliminate their opponent. If both men are still standing after said time, play will be stopped and the FINAL BATTLE will go into play.
Two balls will be placed in play on the out of bounds line at opposite ends of the centerline. Both players will stand at the center mark, and when the whistle is blown, they can dash for the ball to their right. During FINAL BATTLE play, the two players MAY NOT leave the designated neutral zone. Stepping past the back line or over the centerline will cause them to be disqualified and lose the match. If both players cross, the ref will determine who crossed first. If both players fail to eliminate their foe, FINAL BATTLE will be reset and start over.
The Championship Series – Because the two teams meeting in the championship game will have uneven records, with one team having been eliminated once and the other having been undefeated, the championship series will be played as follows: Team A - Winners Bracket Winner (4-0) vs. Team B - Consolation Bracket Winner (?-1) in a 2/3 falls match. If Team A wins the series, then the tournament is over, because that will have been Team B’s second series loss. If Team B wins, then both teams have a series loss, and a final 2/3 falls bout takes place to determine the champion.
**Note – a consolation team will have to win one more game than the winner’s bracket team to make the championship. The undefeated team has the luxury of more rest time.
If you need any more information or have questions, email Frank at FrankieBlueDevil@comcast.net.
To register your team, contact Frank at (267) 342-7935
WE NEED REFS!!! We really need refs, whether you can work the entire day or shifts. You will be given free lunch and raffle tickets. You must be fair and firm. This can be a strenuous job and takes a strong and responsible person to stand up for their calls.
REGISTRATION
To register your team, please contact Frank at the above mentioned phone number. To lock your team in, we will need your money.
A lot of teams have expressed interest over the phone, but have yet to pay. Please remember, only the first 16 teams will be accepted. If you can't fill a full team, register your individual players and come down. We'll do our best to pair you up with others to make a full team.
If you are under 18, you MUST have a parent sign a consent form for you to be able to play. Please ask Frank about this. Any other non-registration questions can be emailed to me. Thank you.
CHAMPIONS
The team who wins the tournament will receive
Official Tournament T-Shirts with "CHAMPIONS" cross the back as well as trophies. We are working on additional prizes as well.
2005 Champions: Los Globonauts
2005 Runners Up: Deliverance
2006 Champions: Los Globonauts
2006 Runners Up: Short Bus Bandits
RAFFLE PRIZES FROM CORTNEY'S TOURNAMENT
Hall of Famer MIKE SCHMIDT autographed & glass encased baseball bat!!!
TaylorMade r7 SuperQuad Driver - $400 value!!!
Cento Italian Foods Classico Gift Basket $75 value
$25 Gift card to Piccolo Trattoria in Newtown or Pennington
$20 gift card to Red Robin
$30 gift card to Cheeseburger in Paradise
Free Dip Sampler & Kids Meals at Don Pablos
$20 Giant Supermarket Gift Card
Four Issue Subscription to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Philadelphia Soul Team Photo signed by JON BON JOVI!!!
Autographed poster from Saliva
Autographed puck from RJ Umberger
Autographed 8x10 from Mike Patterson
$25 gift card to McCaffrey's Supermarket
Autographed team photo by Rob Van Beek
60-minute consultation with Kathy Wickline of Wickline Casting
This private service is offered by Kathy Wickline to personally guide aspiring actors onto the right acting career path. If you are interested in learning how to market yourself more effectively and redefine your career goals, then this is a perfect service for you. Also, great for parents who are trying to get their child started in the business.
A Full Hour Session can be scheduled to cover a variety of topics, including:
~ How you can be among the first choice in the audition call
~ Marketing ideas to stand out from others
~ Pinpointing the right markets for you
~ Areas you need to strengthen
~ Helping to choose an agent (list provided) & introduction to local agents
~ Your best attributes on camera
~ Resume choices
~ The style headshot that best suits "you"
~ A copy of Kathy’s 60-minute audio tape, "So You Want to be an Actor"
~ Receive ongoing feedback on all auditions at Kathy Wickline Casting...WOW!!
WMMR gift bag of goodies including You & Guest sit in-studio for the Preston & Steve Show
Tickets will be $1 each or 6/$5 unless noted (i.e. last year, our Chase Utley autographed bat had raffle tickets that were $5 each)
A very special thank you to
and
the entire crew of the Preston & Steve Show for helping promote this wonderful event. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
DIRECTIONS
From Philly
Take 95N to exit for Rt. 1North (Seasame Place water tower on your right)
Once off exit, that puts you on Rt. 1North.
Take this to the next exit for Fairless Hills and turn off.
At the light, make a right.
At the next light, make a right onto Big Oak Rd.
Pass the next light on Makefield Rd (gas station on corner)
St. John’s will be on your left. The parish center is the 2nd turn-in.
From Jersey
Take 95S to exit for Rt. 1North
Once off exit, that puts you on Rt. 1North.
Take this to the exit for Fairless Hills and turn off.
At the light, make a right.
At the next light, make a right onto Big Oak Rd.
Pass the next light on Makefield Rd (gas station on corner)
St. John’s will be on your left. The parish center is the 2nd turn-in.
From Turnpike
Take to old exit 28 Philadelphia for Rt. 1
After toll, go straight under the overpass towards Rt. 1 North
Take appx. 10 miles to the exit for Fairless Hills and turn off.
At the light, make a right.
At the next light, make a right onto Big Oak Rd.
Pass the next light on Makefield Rd (gas station on corner)
St. John’s will be on your left. The parish center is the 2nd turn-in.
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