Compete for the Outdoor National Championship at Dodgeball Days

Dodge, dip, duck and dive at Olympic Park during the Schaumburg Park District's 16th Annual Dodgeball Days!

The 16th Annual National Amateur Dodgeball Association (NADA) Dodgeball Days Outdoor National Championship celebrates one of America's oldest and well-known playground games at Olympic Park, 1675 E. Old Schaumburg Road. The largest and final event for the 2014-2015 season features the crowning of the outdoor national champions.

The youth competition for boys and girls, grades 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12 is set for Friday, July 10. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m., with matches at 10:30 a.m. Youth and high school fee is $80 for a team of 6 to 10 players.

"This tournament is fun because participants get to compete outdoors," said Derek Dvorak, athletics supervisor. "The neat atmosphere of Olympic Park and the beautiful weather make this a great tournament to close out the Dodgeball season."

The adult competition for ages 18 and older is set for July 11. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with matches at 10 a.m. Men's, women's and co-rec divisions are available. Adult fee is $125 for a team of 6 to 10 players.

All players will receive a T-shirt. This tournament draws teams locally and out-of-state and is a popular event for various day camps in the suburbs.

The registration deadline is June 30. Registration forms are available at dodgeballusa.com.

For more information, call (847) 985-2120 or visit www.dodgeballusa.com.