What is Dodge Wars?

Dodge Wars: Corporate Throwdown is a high-energy dodgeball tournament bringing together corporate, political, and community teams for a day of competition, chaos, and charity. Built for all skill levels, Dodge Wars emphasizes team building, laughter, and friendly rivalries, all under the guidance of Dodgeball Ontario's official event staff and ruleset.

Event Details

• Teams: 6 players on court; minimum 2 female players on court (rosters may include additional players)
• Entry Fee: $600 per team
• Format: Round robin + playoffs
• Gameplay: 10-minute matches with continuous play
• Parking: On-site and included
• Officiating: Fully run and refereed by Dodgeball Ontario

What Your Team Gets

Every registered team receives:

• 6 tickets to Snowed In Comedy Show (Monday, March 23, 2026 at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines)
• Complimentary priority seating passes to the 2026 Ontario Dodgeball Championships

Get challenged or challenge someone else

Dodge Wars is fueled by rivalries. Teams can publicly or privately call out other businesses, organizations, or individuals, daring them to step onto the court. Sport Niagara may feature call-outs across social media to build hype leading up to event day. Suits, swagger, and reputations are on the line.

Charity Curveballs

Want to tilt the odds?

Charity Curveballs are donation-based gameplay modifiers that add outrageous, safe, and temporary challenges - all in support of Sport Niagara.

Examples include:

• Borat Onesie (over clothes) - $500
• Sumo Suit (1 player per match max) - $500
• Ball & Chain (ankle weights) - $300
• Weak-Hand Only - $250
• Spin-to-Win (dizzy starts) - $250

How The Game Works

• Matches are 10 minutes of continuous play
• Teams compete in multiple sets per match
• Players are eliminated by live balls
• Catching a ball brings a teammate back into play
• The team winning the most sets winds the match
• Blocking is permitted during the round robin play

(Click link below for full rules)

Gameplay & Safety Standards

All matches follow a Modified WDBF Ruleset, administered by Dodgeball Ontario.

To ensure fair play and safety:

• All games are fully officiated
• Standard court dimensions and boundaries are enforced
• Crossing the centre line results in elimination
• Safety-approved attire and footwear are required
• Protective headgear is permitted
• Unsafe equipment or behavior will not be allowed

Important Participation Details

By registering for Dodge Wars: Corporate Throwdown, teams agree that:

• Gameplay is governed by Dodgeball Ontario officials
• Teams may be subject to Charity Curveballs for donations
• All modifiers are designed with fun and safety in mind
• Sumo suits are limited to one player per match
• Every team is fair game for call-out
• Funds raised support local sport development through Sport Niagara

Battle of the Brains

 

Corporate & Community Throw Down

• Please see the Participating Teams in the section below

Celebrity Team Call-Out

 

Participating Teams Who Have Accepted The Call Out Challenge
(Click on logo to visit their website)

Ready To Answer The Call

Call out your rivals | Tag your competitors | Let the dodgeballs fly

#DodgeWars #CorporateThrowdown #CallOutChallenge #SportNiagara Registration Deadline - March 10, 2026 | Noon For further event details please contact Mat Milne | mmilne@sportniagara.ca