Western WIFFLE Ball tourney comes to Goodyear Saturday, Oct. 21
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The Western WIFFLE Ball Championship returns for another year of home runs and family friendly fun Saturday, Oct. 21.
Previously held at Scottsdale Stadium, the Western WIFFLE Ball Championship is moving across the southeast Valley to Goodyear Ballpark — spring training home of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds.
The ceremonial pitch will be thrown 9 a.m. to commence the fourth annual Western WIFFLE Ball Championship.
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Created by 16-year-old Logan Rose during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to promote being outside and staying active, the annual tournament has grown to over 75 teams and has seen participants from across the country, event organizers report.
“Watching the Western WIFFLE Ball Championship’s growth over the years – seeing more teams, spectators and surprise guests show up and compete at the tournament has been just as exciting as it is rewarding,” Logan said in a prepared statement. “At last year’s tournament, YouTuber Eric Sim, also known as the King of Juco, came out to play which was incredible.”
Mr. Rose is the commissioner for Big League WIFFLE Ball, a six-team competitive league that has now grown to over 50 players and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The league has grown tremendously since its founding in 2019 and has a social media following of 75,000.
Western WIFFLE Ball tourney comes to Goodyear Saturday, Oct. 21
The 2023 Western WIFFLE Ball Championship will have up to 40 teams comprised of 3 to 5 players. Teams can register to compete in one of two divisions depending on competitive interests and layer abilities. Due to no base running, players of all ages and athleticism are easily able to participate.
Both the competitive and recreational divisions will play on designated fields in a bracket-style tournament to play for their division’s trophy. All teams are guaranteed 3 pool play games before the top 8 teams participate in a single elimination bracket to determine the champions of both divisions.
