AUGUST 10, 2024
Waukesha, WI
2024 event details
registration
2024 Event Information
Coming Soon!
agenda
8:00am - Team Check In & Home Run Derby Registration
8:15am - Team Bracket Drawings
8:30am - Opening Ceremony
8:45am - First Game Begins
2:30pm - Estimated Time of Tournament Completion
*Charity Home Run Derby will after the first round of games
**Cornhole for a Cause Tournament will begin after the first games start
event overview & rules
overview
Watch the video for an overview of from our Founders, Connor & Cam.
Special thanks to Finley & Mike for their assistance.
2023 rules
Click HERE for a copy of the 2023 tournament rules
2021
Just a sandlot dream and some willing parents they set out to create a meaningful summer experience for friends.
2022
Learned a lot in the first year and took those learning to come back better, stronger and growing in 2022.
2023
The event keeps growing and so does our passion for the tourney!
about the founders
Cam G. and Connor P. met in 3rd grade and grew into instant friends. Shared passion for sports, adventure and FUN has seen their friendship grow over the years. They've played baseball together since they were 8 years old and have logged many hours playing backyard wiffle ball whenever they are together. Their passion for the game and creating a lasting core memory for others brought them together to form Backyard Rules - Wiffle Ball Tournament.
winners
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Celebrating all of the participants from years passed that have made this event what it is. A sandlot dream turned annual event. A special congratulations to our winners of this annual event. Looking forward to seeing who will win in 202!!
2021
2022
2022 Winners - The Aces (L to R)
Carter H., Meyer S., Chuck M. and James L.
2021 Winners - (L to R)
Finley H., Kyler R,, Troy K.
2023
2023 Winners - Team Taquito (L to R)
Troy K., Kyler R,, Erick, Finley H.
Charity homerun derby
Between pool play and bracket play, there will be a charity HOME RUN DERBY! For a cash donation of $10 at the event anyone can participate. All donations will be going to the Concessions for a Cause charity(s) selected.
2023 Winner
Michael Barrile III - pictured center
concessions FOR
A CAUSE
If you've ever been the sibling of a passionate baseball player, you will know you log many hours at the baseball field. A love of a good concession stand cannot be taken for granted and rest assured any good baseball sibling knows the difference. So if their brothers were going to host a wiffle ball tournament - two baseball sisters decided they were going to build a concession and do it for a good cause.
Cam and Connors sisters - Mel and Kendall started doing Concessions for a Cause the founding year of the tournament in 2021.
In 2021, they raised funds to be able to create "Blessing Bags" for the homeless throughout Milwaukee. They created the bags and distributed to friends and family who passed the bags out throughout the city.
In 2022, they raised $400 which was split between the Jackson Sparks Foundation and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
In 2023, they raised $503 and a generous donor matched the money raised bringing the total to $1,003 to be split between the Jackson Sparks Foundation and Children's Hospital of Wisconson
Throughout the event many baseball siblings join in the fun to help work the stand and we appreciate all who support the Concessions for a Cause at this annual event.
Kendall (left) and Mel (right) are pictured at the 2023 event.
cornhole FOR
A CAUSE
While the kids play there is fun for the adults too!
Join us for our first adults-only Cornhole for a Cause Tournament. Tournament will begin shortly after the Wiffle Ball begins.
$10 per team with all proceeds going to the Concessions for a Cause Charity of Choice.
No pre-registration required
Signup will be located at the Tournament Information Tent beginning at 8:30am
2023 sponsors
We would like to thank the following for sponsoring our 2023 event. Additional sponsorship opportunities available; visit our Sponsorship Opportunities page for more information.
title sponsors:
t-shirt sponsors:
other sponsors:
Our parents. They have helped us endlessly putting in the time, money and resources needed to bring this dream to life and we are so grateful.
Susan McBeth & Alfred Lester with Mosquito Shield- Waukesha
VTG Productions for sound, music and production
sponsorship
opportunities
t-shirt sponsor
$50 sponsorship
-Your logo on the back of the tournament t-shirt
-Banner hung on tournament field (you provide)
Concessions sponsor
Any Amount
-Donate money or individually wrapped food items to be sold for Concessions for a Cause
-Banner hung with your company name/logo on the tournament field (you provide)
Banner sponsor
$10 sponsorship
-Banner hung on tournament field (you provide)
In-Kind donations
TBD
Do you have a good or a service that could help bless the mission of this event? We'd love to talk to you!
Contact Julie Today!
julie.coughlin@att.net
why sponsor?
Opportunity to support two young men with a vision to create memories through sports for others .
Captive audience of parents, kids and grandkids alike!
when is the event?
TBA in 2024 typically August
how do we know when we play?
After the opening ceremonies there is a drawing for teams that lay out the schedule for the day. Each team is guaranteed two games.
how many players on a team?
Maximum of 4 players per team; 3 can be on the field at once together
can we bring in food and drink?
Yes. We do have a concession available where we raise money for charity but you are welcome to bring your own.
Age requirement
In 2023 it is for ages 10-14
how many teams?
In 2023 there will be a max of 8 teams
do teams wear uniforms?
It's up to you! You will be asked to provide a team name and we have seen many teams like to wear something matching for fun.
How do I register?
Visit the event details tab to find the registration link.
Where is it located?
At the home of co-founder Connor on the west side of Waukesha, WI. Address will be provided to confirmed participants.
Whats included?
Cost is $50 p/team and includes tournament t-shirt, coupon for one drink, chip and hot dog. Also includes wiffle balls and bats used at the tournament.
frequently
asked
questions
what happens if it rains?
We will contact the person who registered for the team if the event is cancelled or delayed. Light rain will not prevent us. If it needs to be cancelled we will attempt to reschedule.
what should we bring?
Chairs, a good attitude and energy to have some fun.