The bracket has been released, unveiling the divisional matchups for this year’s Higgyball. Take a look at who you’re playing this year. You may notice we opened the bracket to the four teams (at the time) on the Wait List as well, for a grand total of 28 teams this year, bigger than ever! More teams means an even more exclusive playoff tournament, with only the top three from each division advancing, so ramp up your training. Only 11 days remaining!

We’ve also updated the rules page explaining some of the changes to the format. Also, a few items remain to be claimed on the Food Registry as well.

Update
Due to the increased team pool, we’ll be starting Higgyball ’10 an hour earlier than in years past. 11:00 a.m. is the official start time, so try to be there early to get started on time. Just 10 shorts days remaining!

Head on over to the forum to register your two-person team for Higgyball ’10.
The food registry should be ready to go by tomorrow, sorry for the delay.

Update
The food registry is working now too. You must be logged in to register. Simply check the box next to the items you want to bring, enter the quantity, and click Submit at the bottom. Thanks!

Update 2
Team Registration is now closed! Don’t fret–if you didn’t get in, please use the wait list to be called up if any of the first 24 cannot play.

Higgyballers: Here’s your chance to own a part of history! This year we are offering you the option of buying a limited edition Higgyball7 T-Shirt, featuring the crusty visage of the namesake himself. Here’s what the shirt looks like:

Click here for more details, and to place your order!

Alternatively, you can order a T-Shirt with the official Higgyball ’10 logo from Zazzle. The cost is a little more, but you control the shirt type and color, including hoodies and infant onesies, as well as standard Tees. Enjoy!

make custom gifts at Zazzle

Head on over to the forum and request some music for this year’s Higgyball event!

The bracket has been posted, displaying this year’s logo and the top four finishers from last year already placed in their respective round robin regions. Click here to view it. The rules have been updated as well. Only 43 days away!

If you need directions to Higgyball ’10, feel free to use the map below to find it!

The Minister of Funk has a new discussion going in the Forum regarding registration fees. Last year we suggested each team chip in $5 to cover costs (it’s not free people!). This year we’re looking for feedback about higher fees, but each team member would get a Higgyball 7 T-Shirt. Head on over and sound off!

One of the exciting things leading up to Higgyball is Paddy’s latest logo for the event. He has definitely outdone himself this year! Without further ado:

Only 3 months away!
Note: please use the “Lost your password?” link under the login box at the right to retrieve your account info from last year. If you’re unsure, please email one of the High Council members. Also, new this year, we are requesting each team to send in a team photo and short bio. Stay tuned for more details about all of that, etc. May 29, 2010 is almost here!

We made it! The day is finally here, the weather looks like it may cooperate, and we have a ton of eager people ready to play some bocce. Remember to have fun, drink a lot, and take lots of pictures. See you on the other side.