EMC's Annual #v0dgeball Charity Tournament 2012
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GIDDY UP! It's that time again for #v0dgeball at VMworld San Francisco 2012!
WHAT: The third annual EMC's #v0dgeball Charity Tournament sponsored by Chad Sakac. A rules-based dodge ball tournament (http://www.dodgeballusa.com/rules.html) with real live referees and emcees.
- 10 people on a team.
- DOUBLE-elimination tournament.
- 1 winner to rule them all.
- Smack talk both accepted and expected.
- Hashtag: #v0dgeball
WHERE: SOMA Rec Center - Corner of Folsom and 6th Streets
HOW: Donations and entry fees here: (http://tinyurl.com/v0dge12). 100% of the proceeds go to Wounded Warrior Project. 12 team limit. First come, first served.
WHY: To raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, and have a blast in the process! To let off a little steam and kick butt for bragging rights before the insanity of VMworld.
WAVIER TO PLAY: If you are PLAYING on a Team you MUST sign this wavier to participate: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4mi018z660nWGNzOEktZXc2akU
ADMISSION: $5 donation at the door is suggested and appreciated. 100% of the proceeds go to the Wounded Warriors Project.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Please promote this event thru your social media outlets. #v0dgeball!
Have a crazy idea for #v0dgeball? Don’t sit back and wait until it is too late! Let's do this! Nothing’s too crazy, it is VMworld after all.
Contact Fred Nix at +1404-669-6665 or @NixFred!
#GIDDYUP!
Date & Time
Sunday, August 26 2012 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm (PDT)
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August 20th, 2012Bacon_Is_King As I told Amy, I went to my local medium to converse with Rip Torn, and he assured my victory, and a sandwich made with pork products. You can't mess with that kind of destiny
August 10th, 2012dobaer Finalized the #vExperts team roster last night. 16 days to #v0dgeball -- Giddyup!
August 9th, 2012JonHarrisNM Don't have a large enough a group for a team, anyone got room on a team for 1? Sounds like a lot of fun.
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July 30th, 2012niramet Raazze da roof for EMC's v0dgeball Charity Tournees - VMware's vCAT team is IN for year-2!!!!!!
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