On Saturday, Oct. 25, Special Olympics New Jersey will introduce its newest fundraising event, Dodgetoberfest, a 6-on-6 dodgeball tournament presented by the New Jersey State PBA and the New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run.
The tournament will be held at Robbinsville Fieldhouse, 153 West Manor Way, with games starting at 9 a.m.
Dodgetoberfest is open to all competitors ages 16 and older, with teams choosing to compete in either a competitive, recreational or co-ed division.
Teams can consist of six to 10 players, with six competing on the court at a time. The cost to compete is $600 per team, which can be achieved through the event’s online fundraising system. Each team is guaranteed at least three games.
For more information or to register, visit dodgetoberfest.org or call (609) 896-8000. Online registration closes Oct. 17.
Dodgetoberfest is presented in part by the Law Enforcement Torch Run. LETR is part of an international campaign for Special Olympics coordinated and managed by law enforcement officers and officials from throughout the world whose mission is to raise dollars and awareness of the Special Olympics movement worldwide. The statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey has been recognized as one of the top grassroots fundraising organizations for Special Olympics. In 2013, the LETR for Special Olympics New Jersey raised more than $2.7 million.
Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for more than 23,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, free of charge. For more information, go online to sonj.org.
