Since 2005, Bridgton, ME, has hosted the World Four Square Championships. Now in 2024 you can join the roster and take a shot at the world championship title. Join the melee on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 5:00PM at Bridgton's Town Hall. Sponsored by the Town of Bridgton Recreation Department.
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You can pre-register for this event here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/bridgton/shop/activities/5104964
Entrance to the Champs is open to the public so expect people of all shapes, sizes and stature in attendance. Competitors will battle for the greatest four square title in the world. Entrants will be divided into three divisions. The Official Rules of Four Square are the standard rules for this tournament and there will be no custom rules allowed. It would be a good idea to book your lodging early and plan to take advantage of all that Bridgton has to offer.
The day will look like this:
- 4:30 - Walk-on Registrations, Meet and Greet
- 5:00 - Rules Review and Open Play
- 5:30 - Scoring Round #1 - open to all players
- 6:00 - Scoring Round #2 - top 25% eligible
- 6:30 - Break with Refreshments
- 6:45 - Kids’ Championship - top 8
- 7:00 - Womens’ Championship - top 6
- 7:20 - Mens’ Championship - top 6
- 7:45 - Trophy and Awards Ceremony
There are many activities in and around Bridgton on the Sunday for any competitors staying the night in town.
Rules for the World Championships
Players are expected to read the Official Rules of Four Square and use the following exceptions that are specific to this location and style of tournament.
THE OBJECT
The object is to be the last player remaining after all other players have been eliminated.
DIVISIONS
To ensure equality and fair-play, divisions will be broken-down separating the men, women, and children.
Depending on the amount of total players, men, women, and children will never play together. However, in
Round 1, it is possible for divisions to be mixed.
- Children = boys + girls under the age of 15
- Men = males age 16+
- Women = females age 16+
ROUNDS
Round 1: Women and Children play together utilizing two courts to a 10 out tournament that two men will officiate. The placement of where everyone begins (within the squares/line) will be randomly selected. The 10 women and 10 children remaining will move onto Round 2. Men play together utilizing two courts to a 10 out tournament that two women will officiate. The placement of where everyone begins (within the squares/line) will be randomly selected. The 10 men remaining will move onto Round 2.
Round 2: Children: 10 remaining children to play utilizing one court in a 10 out tournament that two men will officiate. The 4 remaining children will move onto the Championship Round. Women: 10 remaining women to play utilizing one court in a 10 out tournament that two men will officiate. The 4 remaining women will move onto the Championship Round. Men: 10 remaining men to play utilizing one court in a 10 out tournament that two men will officiate. The 4 remaining men will move onto the Championship Round.
FINAL ROUND:
Children: 4 remaining children to play utilizing one court in a 12 out tournament that two men will officiate. Once someone hits 12 outs, they are eliminated and square 2 is vacant. Once someone else is hits 12 outs, they are eliminated and squares 1 and 2 are vacant and the two remaining players occupying squares 4 and 3 square-off until someone hits 12 outs and is eliminated crowning the remaining player as the Champion.
Women: 4 remaining Women to play utilizing one court in a 12 out tournament that two men will officiate. Once someone hits 12 outs, they are eliminated and square 2 is vacant. Once someone else is hits 12 outs, they are eliminated and squares 1 and 2 are vacant and the two remaining players occupying squares 4 and 3 square-off until someone hits 12 outs and is eliminated crowning the remaining player as the Champion.
Men: 4 remaining men to play utilizing one court in a 12 out tournament that two men will officiate. Once someone hits 12 outs, they are eliminated and square 2 is vacant. Once someone else is hits 12 outs, they are eliminated and squares 1 and 2 are vacant and the two remaining players occupying squares 4 and 3 square- off until someone hits 12 outs and is eliminated crowning the remaining player as the Champion.
CUSTOM RULES
None of the following rules are allowed and would result in an “out” in the Championships:
Blackjack, Spinzies, Short-stopping/Double-taps, Body language, etc.
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