SUNDAY

AUGUST 11, 2024

Waukesha, WI

2024 event details

registration

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agenda

12:00pm - Team Check In

12:30pm - Team Bracket Drawings

12:45pm - Opening Ceremony

1:00pm - First Game Begins


Championship Game played ​“Under the Lights”

estimated - 8:​00 pm



event overview & rules

overview

Watch the video for an overview of from our Founders, Connor & Cam.

Special thanks to Finley & Mike for their assistance.

2024 rules​

Click HERE for a copy of the ​2024 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.

2022 Event Recap

Thank you!

We appreciated all who attended and made the 2022 such a great success!

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.

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:

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.

sponsors:

Susan McBeth & Alfred Lester with Mosquito Shield- Waukesha

VTG Productions for sound, music and production

sponsorship

opportunities

Banner sponsor

$10 sponsorship

-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)

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.

how many teams?

In 2024 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 $40 p/team and includes ​coupon for one drink, chip and hot dog. ​Also includes wiffle balls and bats used at th​e 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.