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Wiffle
Ball 2006:
11th Annual Northern Virginia Wiffle World Series
On August 19, 2006, the Eleventh Annual Northern Virginia WiffleBall
World Series was held at Waters Field in Herndon, VA – the
same field at which Brian grew up playing sports.
The event was an amazing success as over $42,000 was raised to
benefit the Brain Tumor Center at Duke and to aid families dealing
with a brain cancer diagnosis. Our event last year
featured a first ever kid's tournament and many children's
attractions, including a moon bounce, an inflatable slide, mascots
and games. U.S. Rep Tom Davis (R-11) and Del. Steve Shannon
(D-25) even kicked off the day with a home run derby. Davis won
the home run derby, and the action spilled over into the Vienna
Fire Station, where a silent auction and raffle were held, Vienna
Inn sponsored food and beverages, and the tourney games could be
watched live on several TV screens. 56 teams
started the day with dreams of taking home the NVWWS
title, but it was a newcomer team from Media PA that "shocked" the
wiffle world! The Philly Shockers (John
Baker, Matt Bell, Rob Fatscher and Bob Jones) defeated Vienna's Team
Future 1-0 (Brandon Bracher, Jim Schiekofer and Mark
Vita) in the championship game at Bedell Field.
In the Final
Four playoff, a team of Vienna's Madison High School coaches
called the Robo-warhawks (Mark “Pudge” Gjormand,
Justin Counts, Billy Emerson and Walter Lanceman), lost to
Future; and Vienna's Mighty Hawks (Jonathan
Heard, Andrew Heard, Matt Clark and Larry Hildner), lost to eventual
champion Shockers. The 2006 Babe Ruth
Award Winner (best hitter) went to Bret Forville from TP
For My Pujols. The 2006 Rollie Fingers Award
Winner (best pitcher) went to Jim Schiekofer from Runner-up
Team Future. And, the 2006 MVP Award went to John
Baker from the Defending NVWWS Champion Philly Shockers! Congrats
John and the rest of the award winners!
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| The volunteers at check-in |
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| The day begins with an inspiring face |
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| Mayor of Vienna- Jane Seeman |
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| Senator Jeannemarie Devolites Davis |
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| Steve Shannon with Amy Bedell |
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| Tom Davis- flag presentation |
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| Tom Davis competing in the home run derby |
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| Amy Bedell speaking from the heart |
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| David Welch with some inspiring words |
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| DR Carlson- words of wisdom |
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| The kids get involved in their own tournament |
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| Kyle McGinty- Official Master of Ceremonies |
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| Our fearless leader Mike Ryan |
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**Announcing the Spirit of Skippy Awards
Michael Aldana of foamcube |
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| ***We love our volunteers |
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| ***We love our volunteers |
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| Larlyn Jennings- Captain of Team Clueless |
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| Susie, Chris & Amy taking a moment during a busy
day |
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| Brian's dad- Bob Bedell: ready and waiting |
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| ***We love our volunteers |
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| ***We love our volunteers |
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| Jimmy Daughtrey enjoys the fun events for kids |
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| Mike Ryan (& little helper) announcing raffle winners |
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| ****Babe Ruth Award- Bret Forville |
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| ****Trophy Winners: Best Pitcher- Jim Schiekofer (FUTURE) |
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| ****Runners Up: FUTURE- Brendan Bracher, Jim Schiekofer & Mark
Vita |
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| ****MVP- John Baker (SHOCKERS) |
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***Winning Team: PHILLY SHOCKERS- John Baker, Matt Bell,
Rob Fatscher & Bob Jones
(not pict'd) |
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