We’re just a couple days away. A quick reminder for teams to be on time: 11:00am sharp! If you’re going to be late, let us know now. If you can’t make it at all, let us know that, too. We have some teams waiting in the wings, and it would be better to get things sorted now.

Also, the weather. It’s looking like we may see some rain, but we’re going to play through it (unless there’s nearby lightning). Bring a poncho or some sort of shelter just in case. If it looks like the weather will be really bad, we’ll postpone to Sunday and make the most of it. Stay tuned to your email or text messages; we’ll try to get the word out in advance if we need to go the Sunday route.

Don’t forget your community bags of ice, bocce sets, adult beverages, Food Registry items, sunscreen, chairs, camping gear, and a cheerful attitude. Here’s to another great Higgyball!

A few things to go over before the big day next weekend:

• We’ll use Scoresheet mobile app again! You can see how it works at http://app.higgyball.com. At the event, the app connects to the server on the deck to see live updates for scores, standings, the map, the rules, MVP voting, and photo uploading on your smartphone (we have a Wi-Fi network for the app, but no internet, FYI). Spectators can use it to follow the progress of the event. Teams don’t have to use the app (all match information goes through the Deck Manager anyway), but it’s a fun thing to have available nonetheless. Let Mark know if you have any questions.
• Don’t forget the tent city. We encourage people to camp out after the event (weather permitting). Bring your tent or small camper and we’ll make sure to have a setup break during the day. Leave a comment on this post if you plan to camp out. People that are camping out should also read the next bullet point.
• We need a cleanup crew! You people make a big mess, and our gracious hosts need extra help this year for cleaning up the morning after the event. Please signup for the Cleanup Crew, and we’ll be forever thankful. Campers would be an ideal fit for the Cleanup Crew, since you’re already there.
• We need ice! The Food Registry is mostly claimed–great job–but everyone should count on bringing a small bag of ice or two to contribute to the communal ice bin. It’s usually pretty hot at Higgyball, so please bring what you can.
• Keep your eyes on the weather here.  At the moment, a possible shower or storm is predicted.  We will play through everything we can, so you may want to bring a poncho, rain jacket, or umbrella.
• H13 checklist: chairs, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, cooler, bocce set, coozie, food, beverage(s).

Higgyball13 is May 28, 2016 at 11:00am SHARP. DON’T BE LATE! We can’t start until all teams are checked in. Please let us know ASAP if you have any issues with the time. If your team is not yet registered, add yourself to the Wait List.

Here’s the field map (unchanged from last year):

Here’s a map to the location for you noobs out there:

Also, keep an eye on the weather. It’ll change a dozen times between now and then. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

Downloadable wallpapers for your phone and computer are also available on the Downloads page!

Finally, don’t forget to order your shirt! Sales will close on May 15, 2016, so don’t delay.

Update 2016-05-02: All spots have been taken, so now we’ll take any additional teams for the Wait List. We almost always have teams drop out, so if you’re still considering it, please add your team. It’s first come, first served, so don’t delay!

Original: Ladies and Gentleman: Start your PayPals! Team Registration is now open.

https://www.higgyball.com/shop/registration/h13-team-registration/

Follow along on the Bracket page.

If you don’t have a partner, please add yourself to the Free Agents list. When all team spots have been filled, the Wait List will open up.

While you’re there, don’t forget to buy a Shirt (sales end 5/15), add to the Food Registry, and add to the Music Registry.

Please email mark.r.walker@gmail.com if you have any problems or questions. Good luck!

This is your reminder about Higgyball sign-ups happening this Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 12:00pm ET. An email will go out with the link for teams to enter their information and pay the $10 registration fee. Spots are limited, so be sure to get in early!

A few other things:

• Keep an eye on the teams that sign up on the Bracket page.
• If you don’t have a partner, don’t register a team! Please add yourself to the Free Agents list instead.
• When all spots have been filled, the Wait List will open up. If you didn’t make it in on Sunday, don’t despair! We almost always have a team drop out and need to fill a slot, and we take first from the Wait List.
• While you’re on the site, don’t forget to look at Shirts (sales end 5/15), add to the Food Registry, and add to the Music Registry (the form is in the sidebar on any page).
• We’ve added a new rule this year! It’s called a “baci”, and you’ll love it. Click here for more information.

Hello Higgyballers!

We are in need of a special someone to step up and fill an important role in the operations of this year’s Higgyball event. Holly, our gracious deck manager from recent years, will not be able to attend this year’s tournament. Therefore, we’re looking for a replacement.

This person will need to do the following the day of the event:

• Be at the event for the duration, including 30 minutes prior to the start of the tournament, until the awards ceremony.
• Be comfortable using a computer, specifically the custom tournament app created to manage the tournament rounds (don’t worry, instructions are included).
• Assist people with connecting to the event Wi-Fi and loading the mobile app.
• Check-in teams prior to the start of the event.
• Assign teams to open fields during the Swiss Pairing rounds, taking care to avoid teams playing on the same field too often.
• Record match scores after the completion of games to keep the rounds moving swiftly.
• Assist with the management of the knockout tournament after the Swiss Pair rounds have completed.
• Record MVP voting from people later in the day.
• Answer or find the answer to any questions people may have.
• Stay (relatively) sober for the duration of the tournament, and yet be able to deal with drunken idiots.
• Be awesome.

It sounds like a lot, but it’s truly a lot of fun. If you’re not playing on a team, this could be a great way to be a part of the event. Please send a resume with three references (just kidding) to mark.r.walker@gmail.com. We hope to hear from you very soon!

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We’re only 100 days until Higgyball13 on May 28, 2016! To get you excited for this year’s event (as if you needed any more reason!), Paddy has released the logo that you’ll find on our t-shirts (coming soon) etc. Check it out here!

Stay tuned for more in the coming weeks.

Congrats to House Team, champions of Higgyball12. Everyone knows the story: most 2nd place finishes; more medals than any other team; participants in every Higgyball since the beginning, all without ever tasting glory from the Cup. Well, that ended yesterday. Congrats, guys! Here’s to another 12 years before you win again!

We had a team drop out, so if you were on the fence before, now’s your chance! Go to the Team Registration page to sign up.