Hoover-Ball
How to Play Hoover-Ball
This game was invented by President Herbert Hoover’s personal physician, Joel T. Boone to keep the president fit. Since then, it has now become a loved activity in our community where we co-host the Hoover-Ball Championships each year.
Register for the 34th Annual Hoover-Ball National Championships
Adult Hoover-Ball
Online registration is open for our Adult tournament that plays on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in West Branch, Iowa. It is $20 for advance registration (until August 4 at 9 a.m.) or $30 day of with walk-up registration available from 8 – 8:45 a.m.
Youth Hoover-Ball
Our Youth tournament is a free event in West Branch, Iowa. Every participant will be given a t-shirt and winners will be awarded individual trophies. Registration is now open at the link below and closes at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Teams are co-ed and divisions are not split up by gender. There are now three youth divisions and the break-down is as follows:
- Division I – students entering grades 4 and 5
- Division II – students entering grades 6 and 7
- Division III – students entering grades 8 and 9
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 Wed. July 21 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Hoover-Ball courts near 318 Main Street. The rain date will be July 28.
Div. II camp will be Thurs. July 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Hoover-Ball courts near 318 Main Street. The rain date will be July 29.
There is no camp for Div. III players.
Note: Teams must have 4 or 5 players to be considered eligible. Only the first 10 teams in each division to register a full roster will be guaranteed entry.
View the Youth Hoover-Ball Rules and team placements at the above link.
Helpful Hoover-Ball Information
Sign Up to Be a Volunteer
We are always on the lookout for people willing to volunteer a few hours of their time during our Hoover-Ball Adult & Youth Championships. Thank you so much for your support!
