GREENVILLE – You can’t stop Little Buddy! And Jeff “O.B.” O’Bryan has proven it, once again, as he led his squad of Ryan “Where You” Breen and Troy “Clark” Kent to a Winter Fiasco championship, with a 4-1 record, edging out the 4-1 team of Dave “Atta Boy” Ferguson, Dave “Rings” Ringler and Matt Haan, whom they defeated head-to-head in their opening game.

For the day, each team had five games, played by indoor rules, with the best overall record taking home top honors. Ironically, every team won at least one game and no one went undefeated.

GREENVILLE – If you’re tired of winter already, there’s good news in that the annual Winter Fiasco is on the calendar for the third consecutive year.

Winter Fiasco Indoor Wiffle Tournament III:

When: Sunday, February 22nd beginning 8:30 a.m.
Where: The Pavilion
Cost: $25.00 per player – 48 players maximum!!!

This is a RANDOM DRAW tournament, so any players over age 21 are welcome. You don’t need a team! This is a great way for “baby-fatties” to try their hand at the fast plastic and give the game a try….low pressure, good fun!

For veteran Fatties, there are a few rule differences from the “standard” game at Harvard Yards: 3 players on the field (two defenders and a pitcher), a double is any ball rolling to the wall, all plate appearances are a 2-2 count, no mandatory switch hitting necessary. Complete indoor rules are available HERE.

YOU MUST SIGN UP BY FEBRUARY 21st IF YOU INTEND TO PLAY!! Hit CONTACT to sign up.

After-glow following at American Legion Post 101 in Greenville…where they’ve promised to stock up on the PBR again.

We’ll see you there. Its the most fun you’ll have all winter with your clothes on!

GREENVILLE – The 2nd annual Winter Fiasco Wiffle Ball Tournament is in the books and the random-draw event saw the “Team 4″ squad of Brian Meyers*, Dave Ringler & Rob Byrne work their way to an undefeated day, besting “Team 6″ with Corbin Owens, Mike Raber, Joe Ostrowski & Patrick Zeiser in the finals. Meyers*, from  the Kalamazoo Wiffle League, proved to be the designated driver and pitching hero of the day.

Here were how the teams were drawn:
Group A (Team Record)
Team 1 – Dan Ryan, Ted Braam, Rudy Faber (3-1)
Team 2 – Jeff O’Bryan, Dennis Orr, Don Orr (0-4)
Team 3 – Kelley Ringler, Scott Dakin, Mike Merlo (1-3)
Team 4 – Dave Ringler, Brian Meyers, Rob Byrne (4-0)
Team 5 – Joe Porcaro, Dustin Nichols, Larry Zeiser (2-2)
Group B (Team Record)
Team 6 – Mike Raber, Corbin Owens, Joe Ostrowski, Patrick Zeiser (3-1)**
Team 7 – Amy Byrne, Alan Garcia, Steve Washburn (2-2)
Team 8 – Daryl Hudson, Melanie Francis, Hillary Firlik (0-4)
Team 9 – Jason Schultz, Ron Francis, Susan Sheppard (2-2)
Team 10 – Eric Alberson, Jon Lewis, Dan Harris (3-1)
(**Team 6 wins tie-breaker, defeating Team 10 head-to-head)
Championship: Team 4 defeats Team 6

Check back shortly for some images from the day.

HARVARD – It’s one week to go until the second annual Winter Fiasco Winter Tournament. This year’s tournament will feature random-draw teams and pool play, which will guarantee all teams at least four games over the course of the day.

Check in begins at 9:40 on Saturday at the Pavilion and should wrap up around 6 p.m. We still have room for a few more players. If you’re interested or have questions, you MUST REGISTER ahead of time by contacting us at fattywiffle(at)gmail.com or from the CONTACT page. Cost is $20 per player. You must be at least 21 years of age.

THE PAVILION – The second annual Winter Fiasco Wiffle Tournament is only three weeks away!

When: Saturday, February 23rd beginning 10:00 a.m.
Where: The Pavilion
Cost: $20.00 per player

This is a RANDOM DRAW tournament, so any players over age 21 are welcome. You don’t need a team! This is a great way for “baby-fatties” to try their hand at the fast plastic.

For veteran Fatties, there are a few rule differences from the “standard” game at Harvard Yards: 3 players on the field (two defenders and a pitcher), a double is any ball rolling to the wall, all plate appearances are a 2-2 count, no mandatory switch hitting necessary. Complete indoor rules are available HERE.

YOU MUST SIGN UP BY FEBRUARY 20 IF YOU INTEND TO PLAY!! Hit CONTACT to sign up.

After-glow following at American Legion Post 101 in Greenville…where they’ve promised to stock up on the PBR this time!

GREENVILLE – It’s official!
Winter wiffle will start earlier this year as drop in wiffle begins on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. starting November 19th and running 5 weeks. Cost is $5/person.
We NEED participation!
If you’re up for some wiffs, this is your chance to try it out in a no-pressure environment. Anyone – guys, gals & Germans – over 13 years of age is encouranged to give it a try.
If all goes well, a winter league will finally begin on Monday evenings beginning January 7th.
The Winter Fiasco Invitational Tournament is scheduled for February 23rd…keep an eye on your inbox to get involved!
Please contact the front office or The Pavilion for directions or more information.

HARVARD – For all Michigan wifflers, the Michigan Wiffle Alliance’s “Winter Wiffle” program will begin a little earlier this year…

* Drop-in Wiffle will run for 5 weeks, starting Monday, November 19th from 7-9 p.m. Cost should be around $5/person/night.

* An 8 – week Winter League will begin on Monday, January 7th and run though the end of February. 5-person rosters/3-person teams. Cost should be around $40-45/person for the season.

* The Fat Bastard Winter Fiasco Invitational Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 23rd. Invitations and details will be emailed separately.

Please mark these dates on your calendars and keep checking here for more details! Those interested should CONTACT us immediately for further details and schedule information – the more players who participate, the better the league and the lower the costs for everyone!
As in previous years, we’ll be playing wiffle the entire off-season at The Pavilion, located on M-57, just northeast of Grand Rapids.

GREENVILLE – Fellow wifflers, the Pavilion and MWA have extended indoor wiffle ball on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. each week through April 18th.
Take advantage of this opportunity to shake the dust off your plastic and get ready for the season!
For directions and more info, check out the Pavilion’s website here.

GREENVILLE – The first annual Fat Bastard Winter Fiasco is in the books!
As the year’s kickoff event, the Fatties decended upon The Pavilion indoor sports complex for a day of wiffle and hijinks as 6 random-draw teams competed in a full round-robin schedule which saw the stellar squad of Susan “Zanner” Sheppard, Alan “Kid” Garcia & Mike “Curvy” Lurvey defeat the team of Jon “Sugar” Lewis, Dave “Rings” Ringler, Dan “Soupy Gato” Harris & Amy “First Lady” Byrne in the tie-breaker after each team finished the day with identical 4-1 records.
Zanner, once again, showed off her defensive heroics in the deciding game as Garcia’s pitching arm slammed the door on any comeback attempts.
Here is how the teams stacked up, in order of finish, with their overall record and runs scored/allowed on the day:
1. Zanner, Kid, Lurvey (4-1) 53/36
2. Sugar, Rings, Soupy Gato, “First Lady” Byrne (4-1) 63/40
3. EZ-E, OB, Dut (3-2) 57/54
4. Teddy Ballgame, Dennis “Either” Orr, Francis (3-2) 37/27
5. Larry Legend, “Riser” Zeiser, “Senator” Byrne (1-4) 20/45
6. Trey, Jansma, Mikey Bob (1-4) 40/59
For a full look at the day’s action, check out the slideshow here.
This was a great start for 2007, to be followed by the Mad Scramble on June 16th, of course, the legendary Fat Bastard on August 4th. Keep an eye on your email box for registration information!

GREENVILLE – This Saturday’s Fat Bastard Winter Fiasco Indoor Wiffle Tourney will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Pavilion, on M-57, just east of Harvard Yards. Map here.
You don’t need a team, or even skills…and is a great opportunity to try the game, bring a friend, spouse, boy/girlfriend (or all of ‘em) to play.
Cost is $10/person (plus voluntary donation) and everyone is guaranteed three games. Teams are 3-on-3 and will be randomly drawn. (The playing rules are slightly different than the Fatty.)
The “Post-Coital Party” will follow at the American Legion Post 101, just up the road in Greenville, across from Meijer – I’ve told ‘em to stock up on the PBR and the kitchen will be open.
Food & Drink: The Pavilion snack bar will be available for inexpensive munchies and soft drinks throughout the day. You may bring a discreet cooler with a beverage of choice, but they must remain in the designated area only (!!) and cannot be brought on to the actual playing fields.
Contact us right away if you’d like to play…we’ll get you on the list as space allows!