Get Muddy For A Great Cause

Over 200 teams of volleyball players will “get down and dirty” on August 17th at Zoar’s Pond Recreation Area to play in the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut’s 27th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament. The fun begins at 8:30 a.m. and play continues until there is a winner.

Since 1987, the state-wide tournament has grown from 32 teams and 8 courts to 216 teams playing on 24 courts.  This year, teams will travel from all corners of the state and beyond to play in the mud and support the work of the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut. The tournament is a traditional blend of athletes, action, fans and food with an unexpected “muddy” twist.  More than 2,500 players will be knee-deep in mud, tossing a slippery volleyball and competing for the right to bring home a trophy and other prizes.

Epilepsy is a chronic medical condition produced by sudden changes in the electrical function of the brain that results in more than 20 different types of seizures.  It is one of the most common neurological disorders in the Unites States, affecting approximately 60,000 people in Connecticut. The Mud Volleyball Tournament raises funds to provide information, education, recreation, advocacy and support.

Individuals, corporations, businesses, and civic and professional groups are encouraged to team up, enjoy the fun and raise money for a good cause.  The entry fee for a team is now $250.00 and goes up to $300.00 on the day of the event. Spectators are also welcome to attend.

The event is supported by WCCC, the City of Middletown, News Channel 8, Connecticut Rental Centers, DeRita Construction Company, East PBE, MSC Industrial Supply, Middlesex Amateur Radio League, Grace Lutheran Church Troop 10 Scouts and the Judicial Branch Community Service Program.

For more information, or to register a team, visit www.mudvolleyballct.com or call 1-800-899-3745.