Hoover-Ball

How to Play Hoover-Ball

This game, created by President Herbert Hoover’s personal physician, Joel T. Boone, with the aim of keeping the president fit, has evolved into a beloved activity within our community. Annually, we proudly co-host the Hoover-Ball Championships, a testament to its enduring popularity and the camaraderie it fosters. Notably, the National Championships are proudly supported by  Whitney’s Wings!

Stay tuned for the 36th Annual Hoover-Ball National Championships

Adult Hoover-Ball

Whitney’s Wings will once again be coordinating all Hoover-Ball Activities! Check below for online registration for our Adult and Youth tournament that plays during Hoover’s Hometown Days in West Branch, Iowa.

Congratulations to our champions!

2023 Women’s Division – Got Hoover Balls
Heather Slings, Aryn Jones, Haylie Franklin, McKenna Sexton

2023 Men’s Division – Decade of Dominance
Clay Cook, Cole Cook, Cael Fiderlein, Kelby Burger

Hoover-Ball winners posing with trophy

Youth Hoover-Ball

Our Youth tournament is a free, with donation, event in West Branch, Iowa. Every participant will be given a Hoover-Ball item and winners will be awarded individual medals. Registration will open May 15 and closes on Thursday before the games. DI and DII teams are co-ed and divisions are not split up by gender. There are now four youth divisions and the break-down is as follows:

  • Division I – students entering grades 4 and 5
  • Division IIstudents entering grades 6 and 7
  • Division III Males – male students entering grades 8 and 9*
  • Division III Femalesstudents entering grades 8 and 9*

*The male and female divisions in DIII will combine if either division does not meet a three team minimum.

Top top donation team will earn trophies!

Youth Hoover-Ball Camp is a free and fun way to build skills, learn the rules, and practice before the big game. Registration for camp and the tournament are all part of the same form – one and done!

To keep camp fun, please sign up for the appropriate age group on the registration form.

Div. I camp will be Weds July 24 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Hoover-Ball courts near 318 Main Street. The rain date will be Wed July 31.

Div. II camp will be Thurs July 25 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Hoover-Ball courts near 318 Main Street. The rain date will be Thurs Aug 1.

There is no camp for Div. III players but are welcome to join a DI or DI camp if needed.

Note: Teams must have 4 or 5 players to be considered eligible. 

View the Youth Hoover-Ball Rules and team placements at the above link.