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My View of Life on the Dock
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Once again I’d like to thank Rick Doucette and Camp Spindrift for being incredible hosts and for everything they did to make this event successful.
If you ever have a need for a spot for a corporate outdoor function, wedding or family reunion, Camp Spindrift is the perfect spot. Contact Rick Doucette at the Cape Ann YMCA for details on how you can rent the facility.
The Details (also available on The Event Facebook Page Here)
Shot and Edited By Kim Smith
I’m still having trouble processing just what went down yesterday.
First off we cannot thank enough Rick Doucette and his staff The Cape Ann YMCA for hosting this year’s tournament. For their help setting up and with the transportation back and forth to the Wingersheek parking lot. Camp Spindrift if you haven’t been there since you were a kid is the absolute perfect spot for a corporate outing, wedding, pig roast (next year during the tourney) or any other time you are looking for intimate space for your event. Contact Rick at The YMCA to book your event at Camp Spindrift.
Then you gotta talk about the team that put this thing together over the past three months. Frankie Gwynne has worked relentlessly pouring over the minute details and making sure everything ran smoothly, designed the flyers and T Shirts just a tremendous amount of thanks to Frankie. Ryan Cox (AKA Mr Bentley) the MAN who just says yes, Can we do it? YES, every time, organizationally Ryan made so much happen. Brad Atkinson and the Farm Staff who set up the fields.
Matty K, the worlds Greatest DJ. Soup, the Bracketologist who made sure we had the right teams lined up to go.
My co-contributors from GMG including super patient Kim Smith who shot the Harlem Shake video. Craig Kimberley who shot and will undoubtedly bring the most entertaining Dodgeball video and interviews that anyone could ever produce, David Cox Brian O’Connor and Donna Ardizzoni who must have shot a gazzilion photos which y’all will see soon. My boy the Rabbit who shot lots of photos as well.
Desi Smith from the Gloucester Daily Times who took time out of a packed weekend to come cover the Tournament, CBS Boston who has a gallery from the event.
Bill Kubichek who graced us with the Evil Knevil speedo get-up and rousing National anthem to kick things off and Aria McElhenny from Next Step.
Lauren Mears from Jungle Silkscreening who got our t shirts printed way below budget and included high quality dry-fit technical t’s for the event.
Jen Amero who helped spread the word as well.
Hope I didn’t forget anyone, I probably did, my head is still pretty foggy.
But the event doesn’t take place without the competitors who brave the cold and donate their money to the cause. Our competitors that take the time to plan their team’s themes , pick out their entrance music and put together their costumes. It was just a whoooole lot of fun.
The Farm guys including Ryan Cox, Brad Atkinson and Noah Goldstein have created an incredible family of regulars who make that place special. You walk into the Farm and no matter who is behind the bar you feel welcome, and like you’re part of the Farm Family-
Farmers for life.
Frankie Gwynne- You Are The Man!
Congratulations to two time back to Back Champions- Blinded By the White- sponsored by Ed Collard’s Housedoctor’s Handyman Services.
Tons of pictures and videos to come-
We can start with some from Lowell Peabody-
and a video before things got started from Kim Smith-
Brian O’Connor Photos-
The Details(also available on The Event Facebook Page Here)
I personally guarantee you will have the best time you’ll have all year.
We will be filming another contestant and fan Harlem Shake Video, get there by 11:00AM to be in the Harlem Shake Taping. If you have a funny helmet, mask or costume bring it because it will make the video that much more nuts.
The Details(also available on The Event Facebook Page Here)
Saturday, March 16, 2013 11:30am until 4:30pm in EDT
The Farm Bar & Grille and Good Morning Gloucester together with YMCA Camp Spindrift present the 3rd annual outdoor bikini/speedo dodgeball tournament to benefit Next Step, a charity that provides aid to children and young adults with life threatening illnesses (www.nextstepnet.org)
57 Atlantic Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
2012 Video from Craig Kimberley
This year we filled up the 20 team brackets in under 20 hours because anyone at all that went last year knew just how insanely fun it was.
Pics from 2012-
Kim Smith’s 2012 Video-
Dri-Fit Technical T-Shirts Made Possible By Jungle. for Our Dodgeball Competitors and Volunteers. They will be for sale on game day with all the money going to Next Step.
Check In On The Event Facebook Page For All The Details Here
T shirt design by Frankie Gwynn from the Farm and www.thirstygolf.com
T- Shirts Hot Off The Presses at Jungle Silkscreening
Front with the Logo
Back- Shrinkage For A Cause
Dodgeballers and Friends of Dodgeballers Don’t Forget to Come To The Farm Wednesday Night To Pick Up Your Dry- Fit Technical T-Shirts and Registrations Bring Your Uniforms for Approval and Get In The Harlem Shake Video we’ll be taping Wednesday night!
The event itself will be held at YMCA Camp Spindrift in West Gloucester. They have an ideal facility to accommodate this event as it grows. Parking will be at nearby Wingarsheek Beach and there will be a shuttle between the parking lot and Camp Spindrift.
On Wednesday, March 13th at 7pm there will be a COMPETITOR’S PRE-EVENT MEETING at the Farm Bar & Grille in Essex, MA (233 Western Ave). The purpose of this meeting will be to give the athletes their tshirts and wristbands, as well as go over the rules of play and verify athletes’ age and make sure swimwear is all legal. At least one person from each team should be present. The idea here is to make everything run smoothly on the day of the event.
The Farm Bar & Grille and Good Morning Gloucester together with YMCA Camp Spindrift present the 3rd annual outdoor bikini/speedo dodgeball tournament to benefit Next Step, a charity that provides aid to children and young adults with life threatening illnesses (www.nextstepnet.org)
Word on the street is that The Dodgefathers Ring Leader Alicia DeWolfe is out for blood after last year’s results in the GMG/Farm Bar and Grille Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Tournament.
She has assigned all new Capos and will stop at nothing to bring home a victory for her mafia den of crime also known as Mamie’s Kitchen.
The Dodgemother in particular called out The Farm Bar and Grille squad Ass With Class, Crossfit Cape Ann two teams Power Snatch and Pistol Whip, DogBar’s American Bacon, Passports Canadian Bacon and Ed Collard’s Reigning Champs Blinded By The White.
Be there to witness the pain Next Saturday March 16th at Camp Spindrift.
Rules of the 2012 bikini/speedo Dodgeball tournament
All 5 team members will start by lining up against the back of their side of the court,
5 balls will be distributed across the center line (2 large kickball style balls, and 3
smaller “stingers”)
On the ref’s whistle, teams can race to the center to claim the balls; those who get balls
must retreat to the back wall again before throwing their first ball. Balls thrown before
that will not count.
Balls that bit the ground first or the side of the court are dead, and do not count for outs if
they then hit a player.
If a player is holding a ball, they can use it to block other balls thrown at them.
If you are hit by a ball or your throw is caught cleanly by a member of the opposite team,
you are out, and must immediately stand in the side court area in the order you were hit.
If a player catches a ball, one player from their team who is already out in the side court
area can come back in the game. (follow the order of outs, the first one who was out is
the first back in, etc.)
No head hunting. Balls thrown at the face will not count as outs and the thrower will be
warned.
Balls that fly out of the court will be retrieved and returned to the side of the court where
they went out of bounds.
Once all 5 players from a team are out, the match is over.
This is a great event for a great cause… have fun!!
After witnessing the Team Canadian Bacon’s Hozar Pre-Bikini Speedo Dodgeball workout American Bacon Captain Gator, a Pig Farmer from Down South sends in this magnificent reply. Seething with pent up aggression, this promises to be an epic battle for the ages!
This in reply to Canadian Bacon’s Hozar workout just two days prior.
Who Ya Got Going Deeper Into The 2nd Annual GMG/Farm Bar and Grille Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Tournament?
For The Details-
Check Out The 2012 Speedo Bikini Dodgeball Facebook Page Here and Like it!
Also you may want to get to the Farm Early and you can view this parking plan for alternative parking arrangements. The action starts at noon.
Also we have this from Bill Kubicek Founder and Executive Director Of www.NextStep.org the charity we will be donating the profits from the entry fees and 50/50 raffle to.
My name is Bill Kubicek, I am the Executive Director and founder of Next Step, the charity that is benefiting from the 2nd Annual Bikini & Dodgeball tournament. After reading the considerable smack talk and seeing the photos of past events I have only one thing to say…. I have never been so grateful for mass hysteria and shameless exposure for the common good. I am looking forward to comparing all of your 6 packs on Sunday. Thanks Everyone.
You may remember this Dodgeball phenom from last year’s Bikini Speedo Dodgeball tournament when our boy Frankie debuted as “The Silver Bullet” but came up short in his quest for Dodgeball immortality.
But this year Frankie has re-focused and “re-branded” if you will as “The Liberty Bullet” and vows to lead his “Red White and Blue Balls” DEEP into the tournament.
Come on Down To The Farm Bar and Grille Sunday For What Will Be The Funnest Day You’ll Have All Year.
Ryan Cox has already put together a reduced price outdoor menu featuring the Farm’s incredible pulled pork sandwiches and more!
Check out The 2nd Annual Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Event Page Here
Check Out The 2012 Speedo Bikini Dodgeball Facebook Page Here and Like it!
The Tournament will start promptly at noon on Sunday March 4th at the Farm Bar and Grille in Essex MA
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DAYS
GMG Farm Bar and Grille Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Tournament March 4th at The Farm Bar and Grille Starting at Noon. Just Plan on setting Sunday aside for the entertainment event of 2012!!!
She also had some choice words for TJ Peckham from Cape Ann Brewing-
Alicia writes in from the cell phone-
I’m Down here at Stones Pub, T.J playing on Cape Ann Brewery said their going for “Style points” WTF is that! I told T.J “Well I’m goin for some kickin your ass points” Bring it on Sissy Boys!
Check Out The 2012 Speedo Bikini Dodgeball Facebook Page Here and Like it!
Jon Vizena, Erica Mitchell, Austin Souza Shannon McCarthy and Matt Souza
Check Out The 2012 Speedo Bikini Dodgeball Facebook Page Here and Like it!
March 4th at The Farm Bar and Grille – Be There For Dodgeball Armageddon!!!
Ed Collard’s Housedoctors “Blinded By The White” Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Team is ready to turn the Maestranzi Brothers Red White and Blue Balls into Black and Blue Balls.
The Brackets
These are the organizations- Mamies Kitchen Muffin Tops, Passports Canadian Bacon, Good Morning Gloucester Rubber Rippers, Sugar Magnolias Team Shameless, The Farm Bar and Grill Ass with Class, Saving Private Ryan and Wood, North Shore Cross Fit Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle, , Ed Collard’s House Doctor’s Blinded By the White, Jungle Silkscreening Jungle Fever, Beverly Athletic Club Kiss Our BACsides, another Farm Team Swiss Farmy Knives, Maestranzi Brothers Red, White and Blue Balls, Muffy White Organizings Hot mess, Cape Ann brewing Nacho Libre, Cross Fit Cape Ann With Two Teams- Buns and Guns and Power Snatch, Dog Bar’ American Bacon and Beach Gourmet’s Drop It like It’s Hot.
If any other teams have pre tourney pictures they want to submit I’ll run ‘em ASAP!
All of the profits from the sign-ups of the Tournament are going to Next Step, an organization that provides support, education and resources for teens and young adults coping with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. www.nextstepnet.org
click here for Cape Ann Brewing Coverage Team Nacho Libre
North Shore Cross Fit Team Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle Captain Tracy Conley
Maestranzi Brothers Red White & Blue Balls Team Captain Frankie Gwynn
Our Hosts The Farm Bar and Grille check them out the Farm’s Facebook Page here
Farm Team Name- Ass With Class With Captain Ryan Cox
Here are the other squads signed on
We have a Ryan and Wood Distillery sponsored squad (best damn spirits you can consume on the planet) check out their website and live distillery webcam
Sugar Mags is putting a yet to be named team together- check the breakfast artistry that is Sugar Magnolia’s and like their Facebook page. Also did you know Sugar Mag’s does catering?
Cross Fit Cape Ann should be the early favorites, we will see if their elite training will put them over the top. Check out their blog here
Beverly Athletic Club’s Team will look to contend with the cross fit athletes from Cross Fit Cape for the top seed.
Team Name- Kiss Our BACsides
I will be sponsoring GMG Team Rubber Rippers featuring our boy Kurt Lubbers and a team of maniacal Coasties.
Passports Canadian Bacon Team Captain Erik Lorden
and Ed Collard’s House Doctors Handyman Repair Services
Team Name Blinded By The White
check out Jungle’s website here
Mamie’s Kitchen’s Muffin Tops has signed on to the Farm Bar and Grille Good Morning Gloucester Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Tournament!
Team Name Mamie’s Muffin Tops
Check out the delectable dishes from Mamie’s Kitchen here
Team Name- Hot Mess
Here’s her website- http://www.muffywhite.com/
Beach Gourmet Catering
Matt Beach will be opening up shop after last year’s horrible Washington St fire in the location of the former Connors Pharmacy and check out the progress at the reconstruction here