Staff Reports | Happenings & Events
The third installment of the Big League Wiffle Ball Series, BLW Chandler, will welcome wiffleball teams from across the country in addition to community members from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 3 S Arizona Ave.
Teams of three-to-five players of varying skill levels will compete across three divisions — Franchise, Competitive and Recreational — during the tournament, showcasing their skills against evenly matched opponents in a lively, fast-paced format.
Players can also compete in a Home Run Derby, while participating teams can work toward earning a spot in the Final Four tournament at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, where the league’s top four teams will compete for a national title.
“It’s an honor to host the Chandler Wiffle Ball Tournament in our community, and it’s a great excuse to come down to the ball field and bring your friends and family for a day of fun and friendly competition,” said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, in a prepared statement.
“We can’t wait to see everyone come out to support the teams, cheer on our athletes and experience for themselves the excitement of this sport.”
Chandler’s BLW event is one of five in the Big League Wiffle Ball Series, which 17-year-old Town of Paradise Valley resident Logan Rose launched and created in 2020 as a way to encourage exercise and outdoor activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception, more than 100 wiffleball teams have taken the field during the series, cementing it among the top wiffle ball events in the nation.
“As a lifelong wiffle ball fan, it’s amazing to see this event grow year after year and an honor to help to introduce the sport to even more players and fans,” Mr. Rose said. “It’s always exciting to see families, friends and players come out, not only to compete, but to enjoy the energy, community and fun these players and teams bring to the field.”
