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Registration Opens For Mud Volleyball April 1st!

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It’s the largest mud volleyball tournament in the country. Mud Volleyball for Epilepsy is a muddy good time, featuring volleyball, beer, raffles, food, music and more.  In the past over 250 teams  have join forces to play in the mud for charity. Scott Barnett serves at the chair, Joe Erickson is co-chair, they’ve been doing it for while.

Teams have the choice to select the category they’d like to play in:

  • Competitive: for the go-getters out there, this tournament bracket seeds automatically from morning round-robin play into afternoon. Want a chance to be crowned Champions of MUD? Look no further.

  • Non-Competitive: in it to sorta/maybe win it? We’ve got just the spot for you. Morning round-robin play will end and you will have an opportunity to elect to continue your day for a more relaxed tournament bracket. All of the fun, less of the pressure.

Your team needs a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 10 (including you). At least two of the players must be female. All players must be 16 years of age by the tournament date. You will need their email addresses and t-shirt sizes to register them to your team. Payment must be made when you register.  Register in April or May and your team fee is $375, in June it goes up to $400 and in July you’ll pay $450. One of the advantages of early registration is you’ll have first pick of the time you get to play.

This year’s theme: the WHITE OUT. Bring your white tux, your favorite white pair of shoes, and a bright white hat. Of course we can promise you they won’t be white when you leave!

If you raise enough money your team can call the Taj Mahal headquarters. You’ll have a tent and chairs set up for you. The best part about that is you won’t have to haul mud caked chairs home!

Funding raised goes to the research and programs, of the Epilepsy Foundation and all funds raised here will go to the Ohio budget to help  the more than 126,000 people with epilepsy in Ohio, says Executive Director Crystal Hagans.

If you don’t to play you can always volunteer and you’ll get a cool t-shirt for your time. From selling beer tickets to running through the mud, there’s a job for everyone.

Take a look at when we need your brain and brawn:

  • Thursday, July 14 – Setup

  • Friday, July 15 – Setup

  • Saturday, July 16 – Event Day

  • Sunday, July 17 – Tear-down (We need help here!!)

Once your shift is over we’ll invite you to grab some grub and an ice cold Bud Light (21+ only).

Online sign ups begin April 1st

For over 20 years mud volleyball has been the Dayton area’s most popular and anticipated summertime event.
Featuring 35+ volleyball courts filled with mud, live music and cold refreshments, the event attracts over 4,000 people each year. Teams battle for the coveted Budweiser trophies and bragging rights.
The event takes place at Jay Lake (behind Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark).

1301 E Siebenthaler Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45414

 

Registration Now Live For Mud Volleyball Fundraiser

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616579_687206081328739_4804962150952237619_oDayton’s dirtiest party is all set for  it’s 25th edition on Saturday, July 11th and looking for folks that enjoy playing in the mud! The event continues to grow each year and last year over 260 teams spent the day drinking beer,  diving in the dirt and rocking out to live bands in between bouts at the tournament.  The Dayton MUD Volleyball event site is located behind Wegerzyn Garden MetroPark at 1301 East Sibenthaler Avenue in Dayton.  Teams have the choice to register in the Competitive or the more laid back Non-competitive tournament.

 

Non-Competitive:  this is the safest bet for first-timers or teams that love drinking beer all day. The Non-Competitive tournament begins with simple round robin gameplay between the seven (7) teams on the court. Once all seven teams have played each other (right around 1PM), you’ll have the option to enter the Potty Bowl. The Potty Bowl is a single elimination bracket for Non-Competitive teams. In other words you choose when your day ends: 1PM or 4PM (depending on how you do). Expect to play at least seven (7) matches in the Non-Competitive Tournament.*

Competitive:  this is for experienced MUD Volleyball players and those who are a bit more serious about gameplay. Competitive teams don’t typically drink (as much) and are looking for a longer day. Similar to Non-Competitive, this tournament starts out with round-robin play between the eight (8) teams on the court. Unlike the other tournament, this will lead into an automatic, single elimination bracket in the afternoon. How well you perform will determine the length of your day. Expect to play at least nine (9) matches in the Competitive Tournament.*

All players must be at least 16, and all teams must have a minimum of 6 members and a maximum of 10 players.  Each team must have at least two (2) female players, but is not E_MEOrkw_400x400required to have any male players.  Earlybird team registration is $350 in April and May, goes up to $375 in June and will be $400 in July if the event is not already sold out.  Spectator are welcome and the entry fee is just $5.

If you’re not sure if you want to play, volunteers are always needed. Volunteers can work shifts for set up staring on Thursday or Friday, at the event on Saturday or clean up on Sunday. Once your shift is over we’ll invite you to grab some grub and an ice cold Bud Light. There’s a sweet t-shirt and some other good stuff waiting for you, too!

All proceeds from MUD Volleyball stay in the local community and benefit the programs and services of The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio. The Foundation serves an 11- county area of Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby Counties.

One in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime. The Epilepsy Foundation’s vision is to create an environment where there is no stigma or fear associated with seizure disorders. They strive to help those affected by epilepsy have the knowledge, self-esteem and support to participate in normal life experiences and remove the barriers impeding their everyday lives.

 

 

Are You Willing to Get Dirty for Charity?

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Take a pile of dirt, mix it with liquid, and what do you get? The 20th annual “Muddy Gras” Mud Volleyball Tournament to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio. “Get down and dirty” for a great cause!  Mud Volleyball is the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio’s signature fundraising event. The tournament provides almost 50% of the agency’s budget. With only 1 FT and 3 PT staff members, they rely heavily on  dedicated volunteers to make this event a success!

Teams compete against a field of ABOUT 200 teams for a chance at one of six division  championship titles. There are many different opportunities to get involved with this year’s mud volleyball tournament.  They are currently looking for players, committee members, volunteers, referees, and corporate sponsors

There are three days where your help is needed most.

SET UP- Friday, July 9th – we’ll be on the fields all day starting at 9am until done (after dark usually)

DAY OF EVENT – Saturday, July 10th – starting at 6:30 am
All day we’ll have shifts of volunteers pitching in; all for a good cause! For a specific list of volunteer opportunities click here.

TEAR DOWN – Sunday, July 11th – 9am until mid afternoon
It’s a dirty job but somebody’s got to do it! It goes quickly with extra hands!

Call if you can help.  937-233-2500.

Put Your Dirty Thoughts To Good Use

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EF_WOhio_weblogoThe Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio is hosting the 20th annual Mud Volleyball for Epilepsy tournament on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Dayton, Ohio.

You can help name this year’s tournament!  Generally, they switch themes every two years. Past themes inlcude MUDSTOCK, MUDARITAVILLE, MUD WHITE & BLUES etc.

You can see they like the word “Mud” to be used in the name.  If your name is chosen, they will thank you with special Mud Volleyball perks!  Even though they’re playing in the MUD, please keep it CLEAN! Submit your suggestions by clicking here.

Thanks, and LET THE MUD START FLYING!!!