DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW

Welcome to the 10th Annual After School All-Stars Las Vegas’ Dodgeball Tournament!  We are really excited to have you join us this year and want to start by thanking you for your team’s donation to our organization.  Without your support, it would not be possible to serve the more than 6,000 kids that participate in our programs in the Las Vegas Valley.  Of course, one of our favorite after school activities is Dodgeball and to learn a little bit more about this years Dodgeball Tournament, take a look at the below info and be sure to share this link with your entire team!   

UNIFORMS: All teams will be required to matching color attire, but don’t stop there, we would love to see your creativity shine!  You can be as creative and over-the-top as you want; just be sure to have fun! 

 PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE TEAM WITH THE BEST COSTUME.

VENUE SEATING: There will be a total of (9) dodgeball courts inside the facility that will play host to this year’s tournament.  Each court will have a 40-seat bleacher pack that will allow spectators a comfortable space to watch the games.   

 SEATS ARE FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE

FOOD & BEVERAGE: The venue will not feature any concession services, but with Meadows Mall and Springs Preserve within walking distance, the opportunity to sample some of the area’s best culinary delights are just a few steps away! 

 WATER & SPORTS DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL PLAYERS

 Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA

4141 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas, NV

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

<Q> How many matches will we get to play? 

<A> Every team will be guaranteed 3 matches.  Each match consists of two games.  Teams that make it to the Championship Match will have played 6 total matches.   

 

<Q> How big are the courts? 

<A> This year’s courts are roughly 47’ long by 23’ wide.  Each team’s defensive area will be roughly 23.5’ x 23’ which will give you plenty of space to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge. 

 

<Q> No one on my team has played Dodgeball since the 4th grade, are their different levels of play or is this an open tournament? 

<A> This is an open field tournament, meaning anyone can play and everyone will be paired up together, regardless of ability level.  It’s all about supporting a great cause so, get your team pumped up, get everyone to dress in a costume and remember to have FUN! 

 

<Q> If I get hit in the face with the ball is it going to hurt?

<A> This year we are using 6 1/4” dodgeballs that are super soft on the inside with a sting-free coated exterior that easily absorbs any direct blow (including those to the face).  So don’t worry, if you take one to the kisser you won’t be walking around for the next week with a Dodgeball welt tattooed to your forehead. 

 <Q> What are the tournament rules?

<A> We are excited to partner with our good friends at R&D Events, the country’s premier provider of custom designed interactive experiences, who are based in Henderson, NV and will be once again coordinating this year’s tournament!  They have executed multiple Dodgeball Tournaments for corporate clients throughout the country and they have developed a custom set of rules that take into consideration both the venue as well as the broad range of skill levels to ensure that the games stay competitive.  We recommend your entire team review the rules section of this site as your team will be held accountable for them throughout the course of the tournament. 


<Q> How many people can we have on our team?

<A> You can have up to 10 people on your team and a maximum of 6 people on the court at any given time.  At least (1) member of your team must be of the opposite sex at the start of each game. 


 <Q> Is there a specific type of shoe that I need to wear? 

<A> We recommend active footwear with plenty of tread. 


<Q> What do we need to bring? 

<A> Ensure every member of your team brings with them a valid photo ID so that they can register.  We also recommend everyone bring their own bottle of water. 

 

<Q> Will we be sitting around for long periods of time, waiting to play?

<A> Negative, we have broken teams up into 2 different Regions.  Each Region will play their preliminary games at different times throughout the day and following the preliminary rounds, the top 16 teams from each Region will advance to the single elimination tournament to determine a champion!  

 

<Q> Can we bring our entire office to cheer us on? 

<A> You bet!  Just keep in mind that the venue has a limited number of seats.

 

<Q> Who are the winningest teams in the tournament’s history?

<A> PlayStudios has the most tournament wins with (3). Their company created a dynasty and won three titles in a row from 2020 - 2024. The the individual team with the most trophies are the Snowflakes from Wynn Resorts. They won the title in 2015 and 2017 and were upset in the finals in 2016 by PwC, costing them a shot at three-in-row. You can see all of the winners from over the years but visiting our Hall of Champions section.