WORLD SERIES OF WIFFLE BALL RULE CLARIFICATIONS
Strikes must strike and "ping" the metal. Hitting the PVC pipe is a ball. This is a tough one at times for our umps to police as hitting the PVC hard can make a mild ping noise. Part of the ball must hit actual metal for the pitch to count as a strike.
Hit balls must touch the ground on or past the singles and doubles lines to count as singles and doubles. For example, if a ball bounces before the singles line over it and then is cleanly fielded by a defender beyond the singles line before it hits the ground, that is an out. A ground ball cleanly fielded past the singles line is a single, as long as it touches the ground on or past that single line. Off the fence is a triple. Over the fence is a homer.
There is no "leaning into pitches". First occurrence is a warning and a strike, all future result in immediate outs. Must give the pitchers that inside part of the metal to be able to hit.
No base runners, ghost runners. Ghost runners advance 1 base on singles, 2 on doubles, etc. On walks, runners must be forced. So a walk with guys on 2nd and 3rd loads the bases and doesn't score a run.
NO OUTSIDE BALLS, BATS, GRIPS, ETC.
Errors on any balls in fair play are hits. Error is defined as ball hitting fielder body and then ground after. Errors on balls in foul play are strikes, not outs. Foul pops may be caught for outs. Balls fielded cleanly before the singles line are outs, and also errors if bobbled, even if not to singles line.
Pitchers can't pitch more than three innings, so you will need at least two pitchers to get through a full four inning game. Pitchers may not re-enter as pitchers after being pulled.
Mercy rule is 10 after 2, 8 after 3. Four inning games. No new innings can start after 60 min on Fri/Sat only.
Strikes must strike and "ping" the metal. Hitting the PVC pipe is a ball. This is a tough one at times for our umps to police as hitting the PVC hard can make a mild ping noise. Part of the ball must hit actual metal for the pitch to count as a strike.
Hit balls must touch the ground on or past the singles and doubles lines to count as singles and doubles. For example, if a ball bounces before the singles line over it and then is cleanly fielded by a defender beyond the singles line before it hits the ground, that is an out. A ground ball cleanly fielded past the singles line is a single, as long as it touches the ground on or past that single line. Off the fence is a triple. Over the fence is a homer.
There is no "leaning into pitches". First occurrence is a warning and a strike, all future result in immediate outs. Must give the pitchers that inside part of the metal to be able to hit.
No base runners, ghost runners. Ghost runners advance 1 base on singles, 2 on doubles, etc. On walks, runners must be forced. So a walk with guys on 2nd and 3rd loads the bases and doesn't score a run.
NO OUTSIDE BALLS, BATS, GRIPS, ETC.
Errors on any balls in fair play are hits. Error is defined as ball hitting fielder body and then ground after. Errors on balls in foul play are strikes, not outs. Foul pops may be caught for outs. Balls fielded cleanly before the singles line are outs, and also errors if bobbled, even if not to singles line.
Pitchers can't pitch more than three innings, so you will need at least two pitchers to get through a full four inning game. Pitchers may not re-enter as pitchers after being pulled.
Mercy rule is 10 after 2, 8 after 3. Four inning games. No new innings can start after 60 min on Fri/Sat only.
2023 9th annual World series of wiffle ball - know before you go
We've been running this tournament since 2014. We've seen what works, what doesn't, and what's most important to everyone having an awesome time this week.
Here's a loosely prioritized list of the 10 most important things to know and do this week.
Here's a loosely prioritized list of the 10 most important things to know and do this week.
- Know The Rules - The rules can be found here. Ignorance is not an excuse. Read them. Read them again. Leave a copy by the toilet for the next three days. Here's the things that come up most. Hitting the PVC framing of the strike zones is NOT a strike, you must "ping the metal". Balls must touch the ground on or beyond the single and double lines to be singles and doubles.
- Don't Be An Asshole - By calling our people that act like idiots and having so much fun with the emails and story lines, we're clearly trying to dissuade assholes from participating in this event and encouraging fun-loving laid back people to attend. Don't make this weekend about you. The majority of our umps are kids. The majority of the players in the tournament are kids. Be cool.
- Be At Your Field At Least 30 Minutes Prior To The Start Time - Games rarely go over 60 minutes and typically finish in 30-45 minutes. We like to start games early if possible, as wild after-parties happen all over town the nights after game play concludes.
- Winners Must Report Final Scores To One Of Several Locations Right After The Game Ends - Know that everyone is checking the Tourney Machine app all day looking at the updated standings. Don't be the idiots we're trying to track down that left the park with an unreported score hours later. WINNERS of games must report scores to either the brick concession stand, the satellite concession stand, or to a tournament official tent we'll have near the main entrance.
- Do Not Bring Your Own Bats Or Balls - Scuffing balls is an advantage. Don't do it. And since the other team is using the same balls to pitch to your team, it makes no sense anyway. We provide the bats and balls. Also, don't steal them. We have roughly 100 wiffle balls get legs and walk away each year. In addition to the vegan snipers on the roofs, plain clothes tournament operatives with tasers will be meandering throughout the park all weekend to ensure compliance.
- Download The Tourney Machine App - I don't care how old or how drunk you are (30+ age division, I'm talking to you), download and use the app. If Rick Hollan can figure it out, anyone can.
- Buy T-Shirts Early - They are awesome. Prime sizes will be gone by Saturday afternoon. We'll be totally sold out by Sunday. We sell them at cost and offer discounts if you buy three or more. The shirts are guaranteed to increase your sex appeal by 27% and 16% of all shirts purchased last year ended up on a ceiling fan within one week of purchase.
- Come Hungry - Our food crew does not mess around. There is zero need to bring food or to go elsewhere to eat this weekend. Even for the drunk 30+ players. Full breakfast items will also once again be available Saturday and Sunday morning. Kona Ice and Kettle Corn will also be there all week.
- Be Ready For Home Run Derby By 1 PM - No need to pre-register. $5 per player. BYOP - bring your own pitcher. And be ready to hit BOMBS. Derby winners walk away with ridiculously sized trophies and 2nd and 3rd place get comically small ones.
- Make A Weekend Of It At Liberty Park - Invite friends, family members, bring your dog, a blanket, and a cooler. Get some steps walking around the park. It is a fun weekend up at a great park.
Bruno The Mechanical Bull Opts Out Of 9th Annual World Series of Wiffle Ball
Cites Vegan Ban & Work Conditions For Decision
TWINSBURG (OH) - The World Series of Wiffle Ball is once again back in the news, this time due to the loss of one of their primary entertainment options just five days before the start of the event.
Bruno The Mechanical Bull sent shock waves through the tens of thousands expected to be in attendance by announcing at an impromptu press conference last night that he will not be attending this year's tournament, despite signing a 6 year-$70 million dollar contract extension with the event this past spring.
"Due to the recent vegan ban and the general working conditions tournament officials had planned for this year, I am exercising opt-out language in my contract and will be forgoing the event this year," said Bruno. "The bull community stands strong with the vegans. We appreciate their style of life and diet and I will not be part of a non vegan-friendly event. Additionally, I have no interest in being a part of the activities Event Director Swerbinsky was proposing this year, which I found to be incredibly demeaning."
When pressed, Bruno would not reveal what exactly those controversial activities were, citing potential legal actions against Swerbinsky and the event that could be pending. Sources close to the event told us Swerbinsky was planning on a special high stakes paid entry bull riding contest Saturday afternoon where Bruno would be lathered in lipstick and K-Y Lubricating Jelly and that an even more unseemly contest was planned for one of the famous Saturday night afterparties that take place all across the town evenings after the event concludes.
Reporters stormed the Swerbinsky residence (located right across the street from Liberty Park) directly after Bruno's press conference. From his driveway, and standing in front of a pallet of K-Y Jelly, Swerbinsky seemed to dismiss Bruno's claims. "Our executive team engages in many discussions on ways to take this event to the next level, which we've consistently done, evidenced by the rampant growth every year. I can't speak to any specific plans we did or may have in place for next week, as we like to surprise our players and fans. As far as his concerns about the ban, we knew the vegan ban could have consequences. I get it - bulls and cows love vegans, why wouldn't they? We'll be bringing in a speed pitch, carnival games, a tattoo and airbrush artist, and a photo booth with an attendant to replace Bruno. And this jelly - is for personal use."
Now in its 9th year and set to host a world record 192 teams next week, The World Series of Wiffle Ball has managed to continue to grow each year despite being embroiled in self-inflicted controversies. A year ago, the event was nearly shut down after backlash related to the City of Twinsburg changing the wording on their iconic water tower, officially rebranding the city as "HOME OF THE WORLD SERIES OF WIFFLE BALL".
Action begins this coming Thursday at 5 PM ET at Liberty Park in Twinsburg. Visit www.worldseriesofwiffleball.com for more information.
Bruno The Mechanical Bull sent shock waves through the tens of thousands expected to be in attendance by announcing at an impromptu press conference last night that he will not be attending this year's tournament, despite signing a 6 year-$70 million dollar contract extension with the event this past spring.
"Due to the recent vegan ban and the general working conditions tournament officials had planned for this year, I am exercising opt-out language in my contract and will be forgoing the event this year," said Bruno. "The bull community stands strong with the vegans. We appreciate their style of life and diet and I will not be part of a non vegan-friendly event. Additionally, I have no interest in being a part of the activities Event Director Swerbinsky was proposing this year, which I found to be incredibly demeaning."
When pressed, Bruno would not reveal what exactly those controversial activities were, citing potential legal actions against Swerbinsky and the event that could be pending. Sources close to the event told us Swerbinsky was planning on a special high stakes paid entry bull riding contest Saturday afternoon where Bruno would be lathered in lipstick and K-Y Lubricating Jelly and that an even more unseemly contest was planned for one of the famous Saturday night afterparties that take place all across the town evenings after the event concludes.
Reporters stormed the Swerbinsky residence (located right across the street from Liberty Park) directly after Bruno's press conference. From his driveway, and standing in front of a pallet of K-Y Jelly, Swerbinsky seemed to dismiss Bruno's claims. "Our executive team engages in many discussions on ways to take this event to the next level, which we've consistently done, evidenced by the rampant growth every year. I can't speak to any specific plans we did or may have in place for next week, as we like to surprise our players and fans. As far as his concerns about the ban, we knew the vegan ban could have consequences. I get it - bulls and cows love vegans, why wouldn't they? We'll be bringing in a speed pitch, carnival games, a tattoo and airbrush artist, and a photo booth with an attendant to replace Bruno. And this jelly - is for personal use."
Now in its 9th year and set to host a world record 192 teams next week, The World Series of Wiffle Ball has managed to continue to grow each year despite being embroiled in self-inflicted controversies. A year ago, the event was nearly shut down after backlash related to the City of Twinsburg changing the wording on their iconic water tower, officially rebranding the city as "HOME OF THE WORLD SERIES OF WIFFLE BALL".
Action begins this coming Thursday at 5 PM ET at Liberty Park in Twinsburg. Visit www.worldseriesofwiffleball.com for more information.
READER MAIL - AUG 6, 2023
"Can we bring our own bats and balls? Is scuffing the wiffle balls allowed?" - Frank from Solon
Do not bring your own bats and balls. No outside bats and balls are allowed in the park. Bats and balls will be at all fields and you can practice before games or on open fields prior to games and are replenished throughout the tournament. We'll have snipers on the roofs of all the buildings keeping an eye out for vegans and they've been instructed to look for outside bats and balls as well.
"If I see a vegan, what should I do? I've heard they could be planning an insurgence?" - Chloe S from Twinsburg
If you see a vegan, don't panic. Listen to the vegans instructions and follow them exactly as they give them. If they ask you to get down on the ground, comply as fast as possible. Give up any valuables or money that they request of you and don’t talk back to them or give them an attitude.
Citizen's arrests are allowed and encouraged. If unwilling, find a tournament official (look for the red Solo cup) and we'll rectify the situation.
"I am starved for attention and mod the local Facebook community forum. I heard the news is going to be there. How do I get on TV?" - Michael T. from Twinsburg
Channel 5 will be there live Thursday night covering opening night. And "Kicking It With" Kenny Crumpton from FOX 8 will be shooting live from the park Friday morning. We don't play Friday morning, but are looking for as many teams as possible to be up at the fields Friday AM to be featured on the news that morning. Kenny's crew will arrive at Liberty Park between 6:00 and 6:15 AM Friday. Kenny's first introduction hit is at 6:55. He'll then have hits at 7:20, 7:53, 8:20, and 8:40. If your team can be at the fields Friday morning to be a part of this - let us know.
"When is the home run derby? How much does it cost? What are the rules?" - Joe B. from Columbus
The home run derby contests start at 1 PM on Fields 1-8. It is $5 to participate, cash only. There are 4 age divisions: 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16+. First place get a massive trophy and second and third get smaller ones. Every participant gets 10 swings (BYOP - bring your own pitcher) and the last two will be gold baseballs worth two points. Regular (first 8 swings) home runs = 1 point. Top five and ties advance to the finals where finalists get 5 swings, with the 5th and final being a gold 2 point "moneyball".
Do not bring your own bats and balls. No outside bats and balls are allowed in the park. Bats and balls will be at all fields and you can practice before games or on open fields prior to games and are replenished throughout the tournament. We'll have snipers on the roofs of all the buildings keeping an eye out for vegans and they've been instructed to look for outside bats and balls as well.
"If I see a vegan, what should I do? I've heard they could be planning an insurgence?" - Chloe S from Twinsburg
If you see a vegan, don't panic. Listen to the vegans instructions and follow them exactly as they give them. If they ask you to get down on the ground, comply as fast as possible. Give up any valuables or money that they request of you and don’t talk back to them or give them an attitude.
Citizen's arrests are allowed and encouraged. If unwilling, find a tournament official (look for the red Solo cup) and we'll rectify the situation.
"I am starved for attention and mod the local Facebook community forum. I heard the news is going to be there. How do I get on TV?" - Michael T. from Twinsburg
Channel 5 will be there live Thursday night covering opening night. And "Kicking It With" Kenny Crumpton from FOX 8 will be shooting live from the park Friday morning. We don't play Friday morning, but are looking for as many teams as possible to be up at the fields Friday AM to be featured on the news that morning. Kenny's crew will arrive at Liberty Park between 6:00 and 6:15 AM Friday. Kenny's first introduction hit is at 6:55. He'll then have hits at 7:20, 7:53, 8:20, and 8:40. If your team can be at the fields Friday morning to be a part of this - let us know.
"When is the home run derby? How much does it cost? What are the rules?" - Joe B. from Columbus
The home run derby contests start at 1 PM on Fields 1-8. It is $5 to participate, cash only. There are 4 age divisions: 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16+. First place get a massive trophy and second and third get smaller ones. Every participant gets 10 swings (BYOP - bring your own pitcher) and the last two will be gold baseballs worth two points. Regular (first 8 swings) home runs = 1 point. Top five and ties advance to the finals where finalists get 5 swings, with the 5th and final being a gold 2 point "moneyball".
RBI'd FOR HER PLEASURE WINS BEST NAME CONTEST
After knocking on the door for YEARS with exquisite name submissions such as Old & Fat, Old, Fat & Horny, We've Got The Runs (uniforms complete with fake shit stains) and others - Jeff Licht has BROKEN THROUGH to win the best name hardware after years of close misses with his latest submission - RBI'd For Her Pleasure. This 7-9 year old age division team (KIDDING!) ... this 30+ year old squad consisting of Jeff Licht, Jeff Zirke, Jason Occhipinti, and Mike Zeller will receive some nice hardware when they arrive at the park this week.
I CAN'T WAIT to see the uniforms for this team.
The full results are below. As is the top five vote getters and past winners.
And remembers - emails are emails. THE PEOPLE READING THIS are what make this event what it is. Embrace the event! Everyone has fun with it and acts a fool. Do the same this week.
The Top Five Vote Getters
RBI'd For Her Pleasure - 49
Joe Buck Yourself - 42
Resting Pitch Face - 42
The Master Batters - 33
Aloha Pitches! - 32
Past Winners
2015 - Wiff That
2016 - Me And My Three Pitches
2017 - Vicious, Delicious, and Wiffle-icious
2018 - SWIG And A Miss
2019 - Second Grade Sluggers (Tim & Vicky King vote tampering scandal, litigation still pending)
2021 - Wiff Deez BALLS
2022 - Taste The Rainbow
2023 - RBI'd For Her Pleasure
I CAN'T WAIT to see the uniforms for this team.
The full results are below. As is the top five vote getters and past winners.
And remembers - emails are emails. THE PEOPLE READING THIS are what make this event what it is. Embrace the event! Everyone has fun with it and acts a fool. Do the same this week.
The Top Five Vote Getters
RBI'd For Her Pleasure - 49
Joe Buck Yourself - 42
Resting Pitch Face - 42
The Master Batters - 33
Aloha Pitches! - 32
Past Winners
2015 - Wiff That
2016 - Me And My Three Pitches
2017 - Vicious, Delicious, and Wiffle-icious
2018 - SWIG And A Miss
2019 - Second Grade Sluggers (Tim & Vicky King vote tampering scandal, litigation still pending)
2021 - Wiff Deez BALLS
2022 - Taste The Rainbow
2023 - RBI'd For Her Pleasure
2023 Team rosters
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TOURNAMENT NOTES WITH A MONTH REMAINING
July 14, 2023
We are already at 120 teams registered, with a month left until the tournament. The current field model we've built out caps the event at 202 teams. We have been have 6-10 teams register per day as of late. There's definitely a scenario where we have to cut off reg 7-10 days from now. So get your shit together if you've yet to register.
The official deadline for sponsors is this Friday, so email us ASAP if you enjoy massive amounts of exposure and the event shamelessly and ruthlessly promoting your business. Here are the remaining packages.
If you love stylish, affordable, and amazing female clothing - and have yet to visit Strawberry Moon Boutique (right here in Twinsburg) in person or online, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Sarah C & the team will once again be set up at Liberty for the event as well!
If you have any high-maintenance, self-absorbed, phone-addled teenagers who need community service hours, the event is looking for volunteers to work Bruno The Mechanical Bull, the speed pitch, and some carnival games. Please contact us to off-load your teen on us.
Matt & Gretchen Cellura of M&G Pools are a perfect case study in how to run an amazing business that's heavily woven into the fabric of the community. They give a ton of themselves, including every year to this event for a decade. Their daughter is also going for a three-peat in the female division. Consider M&G for any and all swimming pool needs as things heat up this summer.
$200 CASH MONEY will be paid out on the spot to any teams who eliminate any of last year's champions from this year's event. We'll be adding other knockout bounties as the event nears.
2022 CHAMPIONS
Female - The Upside Downs (Ava Banach, Cayla Cellura, Taylor Dye, Kenzie Sweeney)
7-9 - Can't Tatis This (Gavin Holdford, Porter Howell, Dominic Konopka and Mason Prout)
10-12 - Catcha Wiffa Dis (Will Blueter, Ryan Frohwerk, Logan Ritchie and Landon Root)
13-15 - Hittin' Dingers (Grady Eader, Landon Homan and Peyton Weigand)
16-29 - Game On (Alex Antel, Yudi Joseph, Tim Snyder)
30+ - Over The Shift (John Brayer, Rob Jackman, Jon Susin)
We are already at 120 teams registered, with a month left until the tournament. The current field model we've built out caps the event at 202 teams. We have been have 6-10 teams register per day as of late. There's definitely a scenario where we have to cut off reg 7-10 days from now. So get your shit together if you've yet to register.
The official deadline for sponsors is this Friday, so email us ASAP if you enjoy massive amounts of exposure and the event shamelessly and ruthlessly promoting your business. Here are the remaining packages.
If you love stylish, affordable, and amazing female clothing - and have yet to visit Strawberry Moon Boutique (right here in Twinsburg) in person or online, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Sarah C & the team will once again be set up at Liberty for the event as well!
If you have any high-maintenance, self-absorbed, phone-addled teenagers who need community service hours, the event is looking for volunteers to work Bruno The Mechanical Bull, the speed pitch, and some carnival games. Please contact us to off-load your teen on us.
Matt & Gretchen Cellura of M&G Pools are a perfect case study in how to run an amazing business that's heavily woven into the fabric of the community. They give a ton of themselves, including every year to this event for a decade. Their daughter is also going for a three-peat in the female division. Consider M&G for any and all swimming pool needs as things heat up this summer.
$200 CASH MONEY will be paid out on the spot to any teams who eliminate any of last year's champions from this year's event. We'll be adding other knockout bounties as the event nears.
2022 CHAMPIONS
Female - The Upside Downs (Ava Banach, Cayla Cellura, Taylor Dye, Kenzie Sweeney)
7-9 - Can't Tatis This (Gavin Holdford, Porter Howell, Dominic Konopka and Mason Prout)
10-12 - Catcha Wiffa Dis (Will Blueter, Ryan Frohwerk, Logan Ritchie and Landon Root)
13-15 - Hittin' Dingers (Grady Eader, Landon Homan and Peyton Weigand)
16-29 - Game On (Alex Antel, Yudi Joseph, Tim Snyder)
30+ - Over The Shift (John Brayer, Rob Jackman, Jon Susin)
NEW BANS ANNOUNCED FOR 9th ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF WIFFLE BALL
July 13, 2023
In an effort to slow down rampant new team registrations, the following individuals have been added to the banned list for the event, effective immediately:
In an effort to slow down rampant new team registrations, the following individuals have been added to the banned list for the event, effective immediately:
- People who find traffic roundabouts confusing
- People who unnecessarily "cc" others on passive aggressive emails
- Anyone who's taken 15 items or more through the express lane at the grocery store
- People who use airbuds to answer phone calls in public
- Anyone who's brought a baby to a music concert
- Anyone that's used a selfie stick in the last 90 days
- Name droppers
- People That Can’t Take a Joke or People Who Are Constantly Offended By Everything
- Psychotic Sports Parents
- Racists, Bigots, or Anyone That Would Think Lesser of Someone Because of Their Heritage or Skin Color
- Vegans
- People That Are In Love With Themselves
- Constantly Negative “The Glass Is Half Empty” People
- Anyone That’s Ever Hosted Their Own Gender Reveal Party
- Closed-Minded People That Can Never Admit They’re Wrong
- People That Post Pictures of Their Food on Social Media
- People That Threaten To Move Out of America if an Election Goes A Certain Way And Then Don’t
- People That Aggressively Recline Their Seats on Airplanes
- People That Clap At The End of a Flight With Minor Turbulence
- People That Take to Social Media to Complain About Flight Delays
- People That Ask Stupid Questions That It Would Take Less Energy to Google Than To Actually Ask The Question
- Anyone That Thinks a Trump/Biden Rematch Is The Best Thing for America
- People With Dirt Under Their Fingernails
- Any Employees of or Sympathizers of The Twinsburg Bulletin
- Anyone That’s Ever Typed or Said the Phrases “Per my last email”, “Let’s unpack this”, or “Thanks in advance”
- Anyone That’s Ever Started a Social Media Post with the Phrase “Honored and humbled to”
- Anyone Who Has the Toilet Paper Roll Go “Over The Top”
WORLD SERIES OF WIFFLE BALL UPDATES
June 26, 2023
SPONSOR PACKAGES DWINDLING
If you're a business owner (or work for one) that enjoys enormous exposure, increased revenues, and demoralizing your competition - our sponsorship packages for the event are dwindling quick. Contact Rich Swerbinsky at [email protected] if you want to formally be part of America's greatest event. Sponsors never don't return, which really says it all. And we're shameless in our promotion of them. SHAMELESS!
CASH BOUNTIES!
As promised, we will be paying out $200 cash ON THE SPOT for any teams that knock any of our six defending champions out of this year's tournament. The six defending champs are listed below.
Female - The Upside Downs (Ava Banach, Cayla Cellura, Taylor Dye, Kenzie Sweeney)
7-9 year old - Can't Tatis This (Gavin Holdford, Porter Howell, Dominic Konopka, Mason Prout)
10-12 year old - Cathca Wiffa Dis (Will Blueter, Ryan Frohwerk, Logan Ritchie, Landon Root)
13-15 year old - Hittin' Dingers (Grady Eader, Landon Homan, Peyton Weigand)
16-29 year old - Game On (Alex Antel, Yudi Joseph, Tim Snyder)
30+ - Over The Shift (John Brayer, Rob Jackman, Jon Susin)
THE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT GOES TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Rell e Rell spinning the hottest new music Thursday and Friday night! The award winning Follow The Sun performs LIVE Saturday from 2-6 PM!
SPONSOR PACKAGES DWINDLING
If you're a business owner (or work for one) that enjoys enormous exposure, increased revenues, and demoralizing your competition - our sponsorship packages for the event are dwindling quick. Contact Rich Swerbinsky at [email protected] if you want to formally be part of America's greatest event. Sponsors never don't return, which really says it all. And we're shameless in our promotion of them. SHAMELESS!
CASH BOUNTIES!
As promised, we will be paying out $200 cash ON THE SPOT for any teams that knock any of our six defending champions out of this year's tournament. The six defending champs are listed below.
Female - The Upside Downs (Ava Banach, Cayla Cellura, Taylor Dye, Kenzie Sweeney)
7-9 year old - Can't Tatis This (Gavin Holdford, Porter Howell, Dominic Konopka, Mason Prout)
10-12 year old - Cathca Wiffa Dis (Will Blueter, Ryan Frohwerk, Logan Ritchie, Landon Root)
13-15 year old - Hittin' Dingers (Grady Eader, Landon Homan, Peyton Weigand)
16-29 year old - Game On (Alex Antel, Yudi Joseph, Tim Snyder)
30+ - Over The Shift (John Brayer, Rob Jackman, Jon Susin)
THE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT GOES TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Rell e Rell spinning the hottest new music Thursday and Friday night! The award winning Follow The Sun performs LIVE Saturday from 2-6 PM!
VEGANS DEMAND ANSWERS AFTER WORLD SERIES BAN
June 21, 2023
TWINSBURG (OH) – National leaders of the vegan community and local residents are demanding answers after they were banned from The 9th Annual World Series of Wiffle Ball earlier this week. This is the latest in a string of controversies that have surrounded the event since inception, which continues to grow in the face of all of them.
“The vegan community will not stand for this,” said Emily Hunter, President of The Vegan Society, a national organization founded in 1944 to educate and unite vegans nationally. “Our friends at PETA had previously made us aware of this event and their mistreatment of the organizer’s French Bulldog and the mechanical bull that are part of it and we will not stand down anymore. We demand a reinstatement or answers, and if not, plan to protest the event.”
The local community also seemed to take umbrage with the ban. “This event is the worst thing that’s ever happened to Twinsburg,” said Stanford Trapper, a Twinsburg OH native, and proud vegan. “The city is overrun with hooligans for a week in the middle of August and I’ve had to call the police three years in a row because of out-of-control parties at night during it. And now this? Why vegans? I just wish someone would make them go away.”
Created a decade ago as a joke, The World Series of Wiffle Ball exploded in size last year, growing from 114 to 169 teams. Event leaders are touting even greater growth this year, and Event Director Rich Swerbinsky seemed surprise by the budding outrage from the vegan community. “I didn’t even know there were vegans in the Midwest. I honestly just put it in there to be funny,” said Swerbinsky. But with all the outrage we’ve decided to dig our heels in and actually extend the ban to anyone that’s practiced veganism at any time in the past five years.”
The ban was part of a lengthy list of people banned from the event that was released earlier this week. Also included were “people who’ve hosted their own gender reveal party”, “people who post pictures of their food on social media”, and “people who threaten to move out of America if an election doesn’t do their way and then don’t”, amongst others. Swerbinsky offered no retractions or apologies when asked about the controversial bans. “This is the most fun-loving event in America,” said Swerbinsky. “You can’t achieve that without going out of your way to make sure people that can disrupt that don’t attend. Now excuse me while I prepare a protein-rich bacon-wrapped filet with a couple fried eggs on top of it.”
The event was extended to four days this year due to continued growth and takes place at Liberty Park from August 10-13, 2023. More information can be found at www.worldseriesofwiffleball.com.
TWINSBURG (OH) – National leaders of the vegan community and local residents are demanding answers after they were banned from The 9th Annual World Series of Wiffle Ball earlier this week. This is the latest in a string of controversies that have surrounded the event since inception, which continues to grow in the face of all of them.
“The vegan community will not stand for this,” said Emily Hunter, President of The Vegan Society, a national organization founded in 1944 to educate and unite vegans nationally. “Our friends at PETA had previously made us aware of this event and their mistreatment of the organizer’s French Bulldog and the mechanical bull that are part of it and we will not stand down anymore. We demand a reinstatement or answers, and if not, plan to protest the event.”
The local community also seemed to take umbrage with the ban. “This event is the worst thing that’s ever happened to Twinsburg,” said Stanford Trapper, a Twinsburg OH native, and proud vegan. “The city is overrun with hooligans for a week in the middle of August and I’ve had to call the police three years in a row because of out-of-control parties at night during it. And now this? Why vegans? I just wish someone would make them go away.”
Created a decade ago as a joke, The World Series of Wiffle Ball exploded in size last year, growing from 114 to 169 teams. Event leaders are touting even greater growth this year, and Event Director Rich Swerbinsky seemed surprise by the budding outrage from the vegan community. “I didn’t even know there were vegans in the Midwest. I honestly just put it in there to be funny,” said Swerbinsky. But with all the outrage we’ve decided to dig our heels in and actually extend the ban to anyone that’s practiced veganism at any time in the past five years.”
The ban was part of a lengthy list of people banned from the event that was released earlier this week. Also included were “people who’ve hosted their own gender reveal party”, “people who post pictures of their food on social media”, and “people who threaten to move out of America if an election doesn’t do their way and then don’t”, amongst others. Swerbinsky offered no retractions or apologies when asked about the controversial bans. “This is the most fun-loving event in America,” said Swerbinsky. “You can’t achieve that without going out of your way to make sure people that can disrupt that don’t attend. Now excuse me while I prepare a protein-rich bacon-wrapped filet with a couple fried eggs on top of it.”
The event was extended to four days this year due to continued growth and takes place at Liberty Park from August 10-13, 2023. More information can be found at www.worldseriesofwiffleball.com.
BANS ANNOUNCED FOR 2023 9th ANNUAL EVENT
The World Series of Wiffle Ball has developed a reputation for being an incredibly fun-loving event with next to no drama during the first eight iterations. We’d like to think this isn’t by accident as we go out of our way to shame the types of people that are drama creators out of attending.
To that end, below is a comprehensive list of the types of people that should NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES attend this year’s event.
With registration soaring and the event on pace to destroy our own Guinness Book of World Records mark as the world’s largest wiffle ball tournament (causing us to cut off reg at some point in July), we will GLADLY process any refunds from anyone who finds themselves on or who are offended by this list.
To that end, below is a comprehensive list of the types of people that should NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES attend this year’s event.
With registration soaring and the event on pace to destroy our own Guinness Book of World Records mark as the world’s largest wiffle ball tournament (causing us to cut off reg at some point in July), we will GLADLY process any refunds from anyone who finds themselves on or who are offended by this list.
- People That Can’t Take a Joke or People Who Are Constantly Offended By Everything
- Psychotic Sports Parents
- Racists, Bigots, or Anyone That Would Think Lesser of Someone Because of Their Heritage or Skin Color
- Vegans
- People That Are In Love With Themselves
- Constantly Negative “The Glass Is Half Empty” People
- Anyone That’s Ever Hosted Their Own Gender Reveal Party
- Closed-Minded People That Can Never Admit They’re Wrong
- People That Post Pictures of Their Food on Social Media
- People That Threaten To Move Out of America if an Election Goes A Certain Way That Don’t
- People That Aggressively Recline Their Seats on Airplanes
- People That Clap At The End of a Flight With Minor Turbulence
- People That Take to Social Media to Complain About Flight Delays
- People That Ask Stupid Questions That It Would Take Less Energy to Google Than To Actually Ask The Question
- Anyone That Thinks a Trump/Biden Rematch Is The Best Thing for America
- People With Dirt Under Their Fingernails
- Any Employees of or Sympathizers of The Twinsburg Bulletin
- Anyone That’s Ever Typed or Said the Phrases “Per my last email”, “Let’s unpack this”, or “Thanks in advance”
- Anyone That’s Ever Started a Social Media Post with the Phrase “Honored and humbled to”
- Anyone Who Has the Toilet Paper Roll Go “Over The Top”
World Series of Wiffle Ball Signs Bruno The Mechanical Bull To Six-Year, $70 Million Deal
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TWINSBURG (OH) - In a shocking development underscoring the financial prowess of the event, the World Series of Wiffle Ball today announced they've signed Bruno The Mechanical Bull to a six-year, $70 million deal. The contract is by far the richest deal ever secured by a mechanical bull, eclipsing Jimmy The Jackhammer's previous record of 37 years by a scant $69.998M.
"This could seem like an aggressive move to some given that we're still seven months out from the tournament," said World Series Event Director Rich Swerbinsky. "But we felt like he did enough last year to secure a long term deal and he also was starting to draw some attention from Twins Days and other competing events. We feel like he can take things to a new level this year, and we're compensating him handsomely to do so."
Stunningly, Bruno himself had not even heard of this development when we approached him for comment. "I sit in a shed 355 days a year, waiting for that drunk old man that manages me to throw me in his truck. How the hell would I hear about this?", said Bruno. "You guys showing up here to interview me's been the best thing that's happened to me since 1992 when they sat me next to the female mechanical bull in the shed for 44 glorious days. And I guarantee I'll never see any of that money and that the drunk old man will spend it all on Wild Turkey."
The announcement caused some in the community to question the finances of the event, which Swerbinsky seemed to dismiss. "Listen, this deal could seem rich to some, I get that. He's a sought after performer. I wouldn't read too much into it. Twinsburg Baseball is a 501(c)3 non-profit. It's all for the kids," said Swerbinsky. "I'd urge all to also not over-think all the other announcements you'll hear in the coming months about musical performers, live circus animals, large inflatable items and cigar-rolling stations. It's all for the kids, that's the important thing to remember."
No event manages to stay in the news more than this one, and we'll be here to report it all for you in many months leading into the spectacle, scheduled for August 10-13 at Liberty Park in Twinsburg, OH.
"This could seem like an aggressive move to some given that we're still seven months out from the tournament," said World Series Event Director Rich Swerbinsky. "But we felt like he did enough last year to secure a long term deal and he also was starting to draw some attention from Twins Days and other competing events. We feel like he can take things to a new level this year, and we're compensating him handsomely to do so."
Stunningly, Bruno himself had not even heard of this development when we approached him for comment. "I sit in a shed 355 days a year, waiting for that drunk old man that manages me to throw me in his truck. How the hell would I hear about this?", said Bruno. "You guys showing up here to interview me's been the best thing that's happened to me since 1992 when they sat me next to the female mechanical bull in the shed for 44 glorious days. And I guarantee I'll never see any of that money and that the drunk old man will spend it all on Wild Turkey."
The announcement caused some in the community to question the finances of the event, which Swerbinsky seemed to dismiss. "Listen, this deal could seem rich to some, I get that. He's a sought after performer. I wouldn't read too much into it. Twinsburg Baseball is a 501(c)3 non-profit. It's all for the kids," said Swerbinsky. "I'd urge all to also not over-think all the other announcements you'll hear in the coming months about musical performers, live circus animals, large inflatable items and cigar-rolling stations. It's all for the kids, that's the important thing to remember."
No event manages to stay in the news more than this one, and we'll be here to report it all for you in many months leading into the spectacle, scheduled for August 10-13 at Liberty Park in Twinsburg, OH.
BREAKING: VANDALS DEFACE TWINSBURG WATER TOWER WITHIN HOURS OF INITIAL TOURNAMENT EMAIL
TWINSBURG (OH) - In a strange and developing story, vandals defaced a landmark in Twinsburg, OH this afternoon, confusing city officials and passing drivers. The iconic Twinsburg Water Tower was the target of the vandals, who adorned "TWINSBURG - HOME OF THE WORLD SERIES OF WIFFLE BALL" across the top of it.
In an unlikely coincidence, the initial tournament email was sent out earlier in the day, announcing the open of registration for the much ballyhooed event, now in it's 9th year. Last year the event shattered its own record as the largest Wiffle Ball tournament in the world, drawing 169 teams, and achieving cult-status with many of their players and fans.
When questioned about their potential involvement in this incident, Tournament Director Rich Swerbinsky was having none of it. "It seems highly questionable to me that this is the work of someone associated with the tournament," said Swerbinsky, who was a central figure in tens of controversies leading up to last year's event. "That said, I like the fact our fans care about the event. Ever since the two people in Wiffle Ball headgear were caught fornicating in the stands of the Twinsburg football game last fall, I knew the Facebook keyboard warriors would associate the tournament with all of these unfortunate events that take place in the months leading in."
More to come on this emerging story as more details arise.
In an unlikely coincidence, the initial tournament email was sent out earlier in the day, announcing the open of registration for the much ballyhooed event, now in it's 9th year. Last year the event shattered its own record as the largest Wiffle Ball tournament in the world, drawing 169 teams, and achieving cult-status with many of their players and fans.
When questioned about their potential involvement in this incident, Tournament Director Rich Swerbinsky was having none of it. "It seems highly questionable to me that this is the work of someone associated with the tournament," said Swerbinsky, who was a central figure in tens of controversies leading up to last year's event. "That said, I like the fact our fans care about the event. Ever since the two people in Wiffle Ball headgear were caught fornicating in the stands of the Twinsburg football game last fall, I knew the Facebook keyboard warriors would associate the tournament with all of these unfortunate events that take place in the months leading in."
More to come on this emerging story as more details arise.
The 9th Annual World Series of Wiffle Ball
August 10-13, 2023
Liberty Park - Twinsburg, OH
WorldSeriesOfWiffleBall.com
Click here to be added to the event email list for frequent updates (and LOTS of memes).
It started as a publicity stunt back in 2013. What followed was utter madness.
We all remember the old days when Twinsburg, Ohio used to be known for the world's largest gathering of twins annually.
Not any more boys and girls. Now the city has fulfilled its destiny of playing host each summer to the world's largest Wiffle Ball tournament, certified as such by The Guiness Book of World Records.
Amidst swirling controversies, record numbers of players and attendees, and daunting expectations - The 2022 World Series of Wiffle Ball managed to live up to, exceed, and DOMINATE colossal levels of hype leading into the event. Over 4,000 people were in attendance at Liberty Park to see champions crowned in six different divisions.
Already the world's largest wiffle ball tournament, the 2022 edition demolished its own world record as the field of teams increased from 114 teams the year prior to an astonishing 169 teams. Registration was cut off weeks in advance of the event as tournament officials scrambled to accommodate the explosive growth.
The wiffle ball part of this event is really marvelous. 291 games last year. Teams fighting to get to Sunday. The talent that is on display on Sunday afternoon when the fields get whittled down.
But to be very clear, this event is about so much more than the wiffle ball games.
The 2022 event featured a live performance by The Players Club, a mechanical bull, dunk tank, freshly grilled food, kettle corn, Kona Ice, cotton candy and popcorn. Liberty Park has never seen more people on its grounds at one time. Thousands came just to spectate.
Just mentally prepare yourself for what looms this year because we're going to make the 2022 event seem more boring than a Hallmark movie.
So mark your calendars for Thursday, August 10th through Sunday, August 13th. To accommodate what we know will be increased demand we'll be building out additional fields and taking the event from four days to three.
Please go to the website for all information/rules/etc. on the event, but here's some general info ...
Our sponsors last year - let's just say they got their money's worth. If you are a business owner that enjoys wild revenue spikes and dominating your competition, click here to see how you can get involved.
Rich Swerbinsky
[email protected]
440-552-0691
August 10-13, 2023
Liberty Park - Twinsburg, OH
WorldSeriesOfWiffleBall.com
Click here to be added to the event email list for frequent updates (and LOTS of memes).
It started as a publicity stunt back in 2013. What followed was utter madness.
We all remember the old days when Twinsburg, Ohio used to be known for the world's largest gathering of twins annually.
Not any more boys and girls. Now the city has fulfilled its destiny of playing host each summer to the world's largest Wiffle Ball tournament, certified as such by The Guiness Book of World Records.
Amidst swirling controversies, record numbers of players and attendees, and daunting expectations - The 2022 World Series of Wiffle Ball managed to live up to, exceed, and DOMINATE colossal levels of hype leading into the event. Over 4,000 people were in attendance at Liberty Park to see champions crowned in six different divisions.
Already the world's largest wiffle ball tournament, the 2022 edition demolished its own world record as the field of teams increased from 114 teams the year prior to an astonishing 169 teams. Registration was cut off weeks in advance of the event as tournament officials scrambled to accommodate the explosive growth.
The wiffle ball part of this event is really marvelous. 291 games last year. Teams fighting to get to Sunday. The talent that is on display on Sunday afternoon when the fields get whittled down.
But to be very clear, this event is about so much more than the wiffle ball games.
The 2022 event featured a live performance by The Players Club, a mechanical bull, dunk tank, freshly grilled food, kettle corn, Kona Ice, cotton candy and popcorn. Liberty Park has never seen more people on its grounds at one time. Thousands came just to spectate.
Just mentally prepare yourself for what looms this year because we're going to make the 2022 event seem more boring than a Hallmark movie.
So mark your calendars for Thursday, August 10th through Sunday, August 13th. To accommodate what we know will be increased demand we'll be building out additional fields and taking the event from four days to three.
Please go to the website for all information/rules/etc. on the event, but here's some general info ...
- Six different divisions (7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-29, 30+, female division).
- Players must be 7 years old by August 10th to participate.
- All teams get assigned two random pool play games on Thursday (6-9 PM)/Friday (6-9 PM)/Saturday (8 AM - 8 PM) and all teams that go 2-0 or 1-1 are seeded and advance to single elimination championship bracket play on Sunday.
- We can schedule teams pool play games around other obligations on Thursday/Friday/Saturday. Sunday, we're helpless as the bracket (starts at 8 AM) dictates all.
- Teams can have three or four players
Our sponsors last year - let's just say they got their money's worth. If you are a business owner that enjoys wild revenue spikes and dominating your competition, click here to see how you can get involved.
Rich Swerbinsky
[email protected]
440-552-0691