the Great Patriotic Game
FACT: During the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, the signers would play 4-square while on their breaks. Benjamin Franklin was known for his vicious two-handed spin. John Adams was a cheater.
FACT: The Soviet government used to send dissidents caught playing 4-square to labor camps in Siberia.
FACT: The original draft of the U.S. Constitution called for 4 branches of government, the last of which would be responsible for serving the ball and would be allowed to make whatever rules it wanted. read more »
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Next episode in the Summer Series
June 21, 1PM, at Summer and Craigie St in Somerville, member Amos Worth will again host an outdoor four square rally. This is the next in a summer-long series of rallies in which you will earn court rash, sunburn, dehydration, and ego trauma by playing outdoors. Bring your friends.
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Must always stay within their square?
Dear Sean,
During play, can a player occupying a specific square leave the square for any reason? I am under the impression that a player must always stay within their square. Please advise. Thanks - John, 6/1/2008
Hi John. I've answered this before but I'll give it another go.
The official ruling is that we let players run all over the court. But that doesn't mean this "ruling" is right for your players. read more »
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Sports capital of Texas
Dear Sean,
Hi my name is Brittany and I'm with the Round Rock, TX Convention and Visitors Bureau. We are interested in hosting and bringing tournaments and competitions to Round Rock. If you wouldn't mind, please provide us with more information about Squarefour.org such as 2009 tournaments and facility requirements. Thank you - Brittany Wilson, www.sportscapitaloftexas.com, 5/30/08 read more »
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