Dodgeball tournaments returning to Schaumburg
It can hardly have escaped your notice that dodgeball has become a widely recognized, all-ages sport in the 21st century, but did you know Schaumburg is at the heart of this national trend?
The National Amateur Dodgeball Association, a creation of the Schaumburg Park District, will hold its spring tournaments for youth and adults in the coming weeks. Teams in each division will qualify for the Outdoor National Championships in July.
The Spring Break Youth Tournament is set for March 31 at the Sport Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road in Schaumburg, for boys and girls in fourth through 12th grades. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. A captain’s meeting will be at 9:45 a.m., with matches following at 10 a.m.
The registration deadline for the youth tournament is March 26. The fee is $105 for a team of six to 10 players.
The Spring Tune-Up Adult Tournament for ages 18 and older will be April 14, also at the Sport Center.
Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. A captain’s meeting will be at 9:45 a.m., with matches following at 10:30 a.m. Men’s, women’s and co-rec divisions are available.
The registration deadline for the adult tournament is April 9. The fee is $125 for a team of six to 10 players.
The tournaments are NADA-sanctioned events with games officiated by NADA staff. All players will receive a T-shirt and team prizes will be awarded to champions.
For more information or to register, call (847) 985-2120 or visit dodgeballusa.com.