We made it, Higgyball is here! The weather looks great, the fields are painted, and the coolers are being loaded with care. A few things:

• BE ON TIME! Reminder for the address: 7650 King Rd. Oxford, OH 45056. The event starts at 11:00am, so be there before then, especially if you’re part of a team. If you’re signed up and cannot make it, please let us know right away. Speaking of teams, take a look at the rules. Newcomers should familiarize themselves with how we run things. As usual, we’ll run everything through a computer on the deck, so you can see field assignments and standings on the big screen. Teams should check in at the deck computer when you arrive, because we need all teams present to begin the tournament. If you’re ridiculously late, we’ll give you a loss for your first round match-up. If you know you will be late, please let someone know long before the start of the event.
• If you pledged your balls to Higgyball, please bring your bocce sets with you, and check in with a council member for field assignment. We’ll do our best to make sure you leave with the same balls you arrived with.
• Please bring ice and food to share. There will be tubs and tables set up near the house. Also, please volunteer to help clean up after the event, whether tonight or tomorrow, it really helps. Thank you!

tl;dr

• Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am SHARP
• 7650 King Rd. Oxford, OH 45056
• Please bring ice and food to share, and your pledged bocce sets
• Rules, Wait List, Free Agent, Merch

We’re just a few days away from Higgyball, so stretch those joints and ready those coozies. Here are just a few reminders to ensure you have a good Higgyball experience:

• BE ON TIME! Reminder for the address: 7650 King Rd. Oxford, OH 45056. The event starts at 11:00am, so be there before then, especially if you’re on a team. Speaking of teams, take a look at the rules. Newcomers should familiarize themselves with how we run things. As usual, we’ll run everything through a computer on the deck, so you can see field assignments and standings on the big screen. Teams should check in at the deck computer when you arrive (this is especially important because we need all teams present to begin the tournament). If you’re ridiculously late, we’ll give you a loss for your first round match-up. If you know you will be late, please let someone know long before the start of the event.
• If you’ve signed up and your plans have changed regarding Higgyball, please let me know, and you’ll get your money back. If someone bows out the day of the event, we’ll take any replacements from the Wait List that are at Higgyball to fill the spot. If you would like to play and have yet to sign up, click here for the Wait List or add yourself to the Free Agent list.
• If you pledged your balls to Higgyball, please bring your bocce sets with you, and check in with a council member for field assignment. We’ll do our best to make sure you leave with the same balls you arrived with.
• Speaking of fields, we have heard the feedback and have a few changes in store for this year. The image below is subject to change, but should give you an idea. We’ve eliminated fields 1-3 up by the mailbox, and are using some repurposed pasture instead. Also, you might notice the big hill by the food tables is gone. Please write your local councilperson if you wish to have it returned.

• The weather is looking to be amazing, but know that will change a dozen times between now and then! Reminder: The rain backup date is Sunday, May 25, 2025. Any teams that cannot make that date will get a refund.
• No matter which day the event is held, please volunteer to help with the cleanup process. Our hosts are gracious to have us, but often are left with a big mess. Coordinate amongst yourselves and please offer to assist, either in the evening after the tournament or the following day.
• Items to bring: water, sunscreen, bocce set(s), water, food items to share, lawn chairs, water, bug spray, sunglasses, tape measure, rain gear, swim suit and towel, and water.
• Ice! It’s so important, it needs its own section. Please bring a large bag or two of ice to throw in the giant communal beverage tubs.
• The parking location is just as it has been, to the right of the long driveway that leads back to the barn. Please park where everyone else parks, or ask someone that looks official. See the parking icon in the maps image above.
• Fedora Taxi is available to hire to get back home if needed. Their rates are reasonable. (513) 255-9999
• Lastly, check out the Higgyball Dry Goods store for cool swag. Do it!

Update: we are full! Please add your team to the Wait List if you didn’t get a spot. We almost always have drop-outs. If you do need to drop out, please contact Mark to get a full refund.

Registration is now open! Click here to register. When you sign up, please let us know if you can bring a regulation bocce set (we need 16 sets!). Also, each team can add one song to the playlist this year. For payment, I’ve set up a new payment processor, and so credit card is the only payment option.

As other teams register, you can follow along at the Bracket page. While you’re here, check out Higgyball Dry Goods to get your merch. If you don’t yet have a partner, sign up or look on the Free Agent list.

Also, don’t forget, the event will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am at 7650 King Rd. Oxford, OH 45056. Brush up on the rules, and don’t be late!

Congratulations to 509 Girlz, Lori Oberlitner and Ang Bashore! Another prior winner (11 years ago at Higgyball 10), the 509 Girlz only had one loss on the day, and they tore through the knockout tournament to take the crown once again. Congrats!

The MVPs this year went to Danielle Mann and Marc Tincher, who also happen to be our gracious hosts. Big thanks to them, and don’t forget to help with cleanup today. Save the date for next year: Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Lastly, those fabled Higgyball 20 water bottles were waiting for me when I got home last night, so I will have them available for people to pick up. Please email mark.r.walker@gmail.com to make arrangements. For any out-of-towners, we’ll figure something out.

We made it! It looks like we may have some inclement weather at points throughout the day, but if so, we’ll take a quick pause, let it pass, and get on with the fun. A few final notes:

• BE ON TIME! Reminder for the address: 7650 King Rd. Oxford, OH 45056. The event starts at 11:00am, so be there before then, especially if you’re part of a team. Speaking of teams, take a look at the rules. Newcomers should familiarize themselves with how we run things. As usual, we’ll run everything through a computer on the deck, so you can see field assignments and standings on the big screen. Teams should check in at the deck computer when you arrive, because we need all teams present to begin the tournament. If you’re ridiculously late, we’ll give you a loss for your first round match-up. If you know you will be late, please let someone know long before the start of the event.
• If you pledged your balls to Higgyball, please bring your bocce sets with you, and check in with a council member for field assignment. We’ll do our best to make sure you leave with the same balls you arrived with.
• Please bring ice and food to share. There will be tubs and tables set up near the house. Also, please volunteer to help clean up after the event, whether tonight or tomorrow, it really helps. Thank you!
• Park next to the driveway. You’ll see where everyone else parks.

tl;dr

• Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am SHARP
• 7650 King Rd. Oxford, OH 45056
• Please bring ice and food to share, and your pledged bocce sets
• Rules, Wait List, Free Agent, Merch

We’re just a few days away from Higgyball, so stretch those joints and ready those coozies. Here are just a few reminders to ensure you have a good Higgyball experience:

• BE ON TIME! Reminder for the address: 7650 King Rd. Oxford, OH 45056. The event starts at 11:00am, so be there before then, especially if you’re on a team. Speaking of teams, take a look at the rules. Newcomers should familiarize themselves with how we run things. As usual, we’ll run everything through a computer on the deck, so you can see field assignments and standings on the big screen. Teams should check in at the deck computer when you arrive (this is especially important because we need all teams present to begin the tournament). If you’re ridiculously late, we’ll give you a loss for your first round match-up. If you know you will be late, please let someone know long before the start of the event.
• If you’ve signed up and your plans have changed regarding Higgyball, please let me know, and you’ll get your money back. If someone bows out the day of the event, we’ll take any replacements from the Wait List that are at Higgyball to fill the spot. If you would like to play and have yet to sign up, click here for the Wait List or add yourself to the Free Agent list.
• If you pledged your balls to Higgyball, please bring your bocce sets with you, and check in with a council member for field assignment. We’ll do our best to make sure you leave with the same balls you arrived with.
• The weather is looking a bit iffy at the moment, but we might get lucky! Reminder: The rain backup date is Sunday, May 26, 2024. Any teams that cannot make that date will get a refund.
• No matter which day the event is held, please volunteer to help with the cleanup process. Our hosts are gracious to have us, but often are left with a big mess. Coordinate amongst yourselves and please offer to assist, either in the evening after the tournament or the following day.
• Items to bring: water, sunscreen, bocce set(s), water, food items to share, lawn chairs, water, bug spray, sunglasses, tape measure, rain gear, swim suit and towel, and water.
• Ice! It’s so important, it needs its own section. Please bring a large bag or two of ice to throw in the giant communal beverage tubs.
• The parking location may have to be decided on the day of the tournament, depending on the amount of rain we get between now and then. We’ll have people directing everyone to the right place.
• We have a few neat surprises for Year 20 at the event, so stay tuned.
• Fedora Taxi is available to hire to get back home if needed. Their rates are reasonable. (513) 255-9999
• Lastly, check out the Higgyball Dry Goods store for cool swag. Do it!

Update 4/28/2024 1:37pm
Aaaand we’re full. If you did not get a chance to sign up, please use the Wait List to reserve your team’s spot. We do occasionally have registered teams drop out for any number of reasons, so don’t hesitate. Also, if a registered team does have to drop out, please contact mark.r.walker@gmail.com for a full refund.

As other teams register, you can follow along at the Bracket page. While you’re here, check out Higgyball Dry Goods to get your merch. If you don’t yet have a partner, sign up or look on the Free Agent list.

Also, don’t forget, the event will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am at 7650 King Rd. Oxford, OH 45056. Brush up on the rules, and don’t be late!

A big congratulations to Dan and Peter from Delta House Variants!

Both are former winners (with different partners: Dan in 2017 with Flavor Savors, and Pete way back in 2012 with Northern Foes). This is their first victory as Delta House Variants. DHV had a tough road in the knockout tournament, but got through four (!!) former champions to take the crown, including an absolute drubbing of Wedding Jeans in the Final, 12-3. The MVPs this year went to Jen Robb and Liam Walker. Congrats!

A big thanks to our gracious hosts, Danielle and Marc, and everyone else who made Higgyball 19 a special year. It was an absolute perfect way to spend a sunny Saturday in May, and I cannot wait to do it again next year. We have some big plans for Higgyball 20, so save the date: Saturday, May 25, 2024.

• It appears we’re going to have that classic glorious Higgyball weather tomorrow, but do bring sunscreen and reapply it liberally throughout the day. You can get burned or even sun poisoning on a partly cloudy day. Also, stay hydrated! Pro tip: beer does not keep you hydrated.
• Please bring a large bag or two of ice to put in the giant communal drink tubs. A pack of water bottles or sports drinks couldn’t hurt, either (see point #1). The grill will be running all day, so bring your grillables and other potluck items to share.
• Please keep your shoes on. Our gracious hosts recently had their roof replaced, and that means nails and other debris hiding in the yard. There is also bits of glass from a shattered glass table lurking about. Please instruct your guests to be safe. The only place you can be barefoot is in or around the pool.
• Parking will not be in the front as in recent years, but off to the right. Park near other cars, and there won’t be any issues.
• Don’t forget to bring your (regulation-sized) bocce sets. If we somehow don’t have the full complement of sets, it’ll make the day drag a little bit.
• If any teams need to make a change, let us know ASAP.
• We start the opening ceremonies at 11:00am. See you tomorrow before 11:00am!

We’re just a few days away from Higgyball, so stretch those joints and ready those coozies. Here are just a few reminders to ensure you have a good Higgyball experience:

• BE ON TIME! Reminder for the address: 7650 King Rd. Oxford, OH 45056. The event starts at 11:00am, so be there before then, especially if you’re on a team. Speaking of teams, take a look at the rules. Newcomers should familiarize themselves with how we run things. As usual, we’ll run everything through a computer on the deck, so you can see field assignments and standings on the big screen. Teams should check in at the deck computer when you arrive (this is especially important because we need all teams present to begin the tournament). If you’re ridiculously late, we’ll give you a loss for your first round match-up. If you know you will be late, please let someone know long before the start of the event.
• If you’ve signed up and your plans have changed regarding Higgyball, please let me know, and you’ll get your money back. If someone bows out the day of the event, we’ll take any replacements that are at Higgyball to fill the spot. If you would like to play and have yet to sign up, click here for the waitlist.
• If you pledged your balls to Higgyball, please bring your bocce sets with you, and check in with a council member for field assignment. We’ll do our best to make sure you leave with the same balls you arrived with.
• The weather looks to be close to perfect, but if needed, the rain backup date is Sunday, May 28, 2023. Any teams that cannot make that date will get a refund.
• Items to bring: water, sunscreen, bocce set(s), food items to share, lawn chairs, water, bug spray, sunglasses, tape measure, rain gear, swim suit and towel, and water.
• Ice! It’s so important, it needs its own section. Please bring a large bag or two of ice to throw in the giant communal beverage tubs.
• Just like recent years, parking is now in the big field to the left of the driveway (rather than on the right as in years past). Just park where everyone else is parked.
• Lastly, check out the Higgyball Dry Goods store for cool swag. Do it!