George Mason University Breaks World Record in Dodgeball
Thousands of Patriots gathered on the evening of Friday, Sept. 3 to break the world record for the largest game of dodgeball. After almost an hour of play, Mason’s 1,257 participants beat the previous world record of 1,198 held by the University of Alberta.
Players were placed on either the Green or Gold team and received a commemorative dodgeball shirt with their team color. More than 100 silver balls were placed in the middle of the court, and when the whistle blew, players battled it out. At the end of the game, the Gold Team took home the esteemed title of “Winner of the World’s Largest Dodgeball Game.”
The Office of Student Activities hopes to make this event an annual Welcome Week tradition.
Consumer Reviews Says:
September 7th, 2010 at 11:53 am
I find it exciting that a childhood game could turn into something so fun and memorable. Thank you for sharing!
Kind regards.
Kate Watts Says:
September 7th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
All right Patriots! Basketball, Green Machine, brand spankin new facilities, and a student base with a sense of humor and school pride. Makes me proud to be a GMU alumna!
BRM Says:
September 9th, 2010 at 10:30 am
I hope they know you need a 2 person to 1 ball ratio to break the record…
WCR Says:
September 19th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
@BRM- Guinness was there and so was the president of the dodgeball association. I think the rules were pretty well known..