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Blair County Respiratory Disease Society Blair County Respiratory Disease Society
Blair County Respiratory Disease Society, PO Box 1954, 111 Lakemont Park Blvd, Altoona, PA  16602, 814-944-8222
Our Mission:  To eradicate and prevent all respiratory disease and to educate and support all persons affected.

21st Annual Co-Ed Wallyball Tournament

Proceeds Benefit:
Respiratory Disease Society

Levels of Play:

Beginners: April 23 - 26, 2009
                  Players with amateur experience including recreational teams.

Intermediate: April 23 - 26, 2009
                  For players with limited league participation who are looking for a moderate level of competition.

Advanced: April 23 - 26, 2009
                  For players with prior league or tournament experience.

2008 Winners / Sponsor's

2007 Winners

2005   Winners

2004   Winners / Sponsor's Pictures 2004

2003   Winners

2002   Winners

 

Join Us! RDS has joined up with Furrer Beverage to present this year's Wallyball tournament to benefit The Respiratory Disease Society.  Bring family, friends, neighbors and co-workers together for this unique fun filled weekend.

What is Wallyball? Wallyball is basically like volleyball, but it is played on a racquetball court.  Co-Ed teams consist of 4 players, 1 of which must be female.  Team rosters will be limited to a maximum of 10 players.  All equipment will be provided by the SummitPlease note: Only white soled tennis shoes will be allowed on the court.

Registration: Register soon as space is limited.  Deadline for registration is April 9, 2009.  To register please contact The Respiratory Disease Society at (814)944-8222.
* Each registered team is eligible for 2 practice hours prior to the day of the tournament, Free!!!
* Teams must be at The Summit at least 20 minutes before their first game starts to check in.  Team captains will be notified of first game times.
* Note - The tournament will be conducted using a double elimination or round robin format depending on the number of entrants in each division.

 Awards & Parties
*Team members are invited to stuff themselves with food and beverages, and due to increasing participation, we ask NO CHILDREN.
*Awards for winning teams will be presented during a victory and appreciation party on April 26, 2009.  Location to be announced.  All teams are invited.
*Special Marty Bennetti Spirit Award
*Door prizes will be given away
Must Be Present To Win

Team Challenge: Teams entering in this years tournament must have a minimum of 4 participants, one must be a female with a maximum of 10 people per team.  For the minimum team entry collection of $500 - Your team members will receive:
* Special T-shirts for each registered team member
* Food, Food, Food and more Food all weekend
* First place team receives Championship Sweatshirts and Beverage Gift Certificates.

Fundraising Awards:
Top individual Awards
$750 --------------Wally Sweatshirts & Curve Tickets
$1000 -------------Denim Long Sleeve Shirts & Curve Tickets
$1200 -------------Windbreakers & Curve Tickets
$2000 -------------iPod Shuffle & Curve Tickets

Add to your team total & receive a chance at top team award of:

* Ten certificates for a case of BudLight
* Lunch and Dinner Certificates for Area Restaurants
2nd & 3rd Place fund raisers also receive many prizes

All Additional Fund Raising Award Monies Due Sunday April 26, 2009 by 12:00 noon.

Champion Awards: The first, second, and third place winners in each division will receive prizes and awards for each team member.

Raising Money For The Respiratory Disease Society: Each Team member must have a sponsor form and an Entry Form. The object is to collect as many donations as possible for the R.D. Society.  Each team must turn in a $500 minimum donation to enter.  Money can be collected from friends, relatives, business, etc....

Thank You: Your entry fee donations all go to support the programs and services of The Respiratory Disease Society.  This organization is the oldest health volunteer society in Blair County, dedicated to the prevention and aid to individuals and families affected by respiratory diseases. Our organization, known primarily for its tuberculin testing, has expanded its services to face the needs of the area.  These services now include:
1.) Asthma support for education
2.) SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
3.) Emphysema, Bronchitis, and Black Lung support and education
4.) Flu inoculation program
5.) Cribs for Kids

 

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