WhirlyBall Seattle

HORA FOR WHIRLYBALL!

Eforbes — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:56:53 +0000

Becoming an adult at WhirlyBall means one more day of kid-crazy fun. That’s because, along with wild bumper-car action, you’ll get rockin’ food, fab music and all the other activities WhirlyBall offers, like video games, pool, foosball and air hockey. At some locations, you can play LASERTRON or watch your own videos on our huge, high-definition, multiple-screen TVs.

Do a theme, customize your menu, bring a DJ, create a casino or host a magic show.

WHO PLAYS?

Eforbes — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:32:30 +0000

Just about anyone can play WhirlyBall! Since the cars are the great equalizer, WhirlyBall is enjoyed by a very diverse group of people on the court together. Tall or short, male or female, gifted athlete or couch potato, child over 12 years old and 4’6″ or adult, WhirlyBall is a great place for ALL to compete with and against each other.

Corporate Outings
Birthday Parties
Client/Employee Receptions
Alumni Outings
Bridal Showers
Graduation Parties
Holiday Parties
Rehearsal Dinners
Entertaining Clients
End of Season Banquets
Hanukkah Parties
Beer Garden Parties
Halloween Parties
Super Bowl Parties
World Cup Parties
Sororities
College Orientation
Youth Groups
Tourists
Bar/Bat/B’nai Mitzvah
Fund-raisers
Reunions
Bachelor(ette) Parties
Sales Meetings
Team Building Events
Seminars
Neighborhood Parties
Couples Showers
Appreciation Parties
Cocktail Parties
Singles Parties
Bar-B-Que Parties
St. Patty’s Day Parties
Cub’s Opening Day
Game Rain Outs
Fraternities
Church Groups
Conventions

WHIRLYBALL EQUIPMENT

Eforbes — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:17:12 +0000

This is an OFFICIAL WHIRLYBUG™. Molded from secret ingredients and futuristic engineering, this innocent looking vehicle will propel you at speeds upwards of three… maybe four miles an hour! Now, granted that may not sound fast, but when you’re on an enclosed basketball sized court with nine other cars like this, the action can be fast and furious. The key is the special steering mechanism which allows you to turn in any direction at any time, anywhere. A word of advice . . . BUCKLE UP! It’s not only required, but it’s a major penalty if you take your seat belt off while the court is on.

The only piece of equipment you need to begin playing WhirlyBall is a plastic device called a ‘scoop’. All WhirlyBall centers provide regularly maintained scoops before you begin play. The scoops hang on a rack inside the playing court. If you bring your own scoop, please have a staff member examine the scoop to make sure it’s up to Whirly specifications.

The whiffle ball is a softball sized plastic ball with holes that is used during the course of the game to score your points.

The referee has control of the Whiffle Balls. Only one whiffle ball is allowed on the court at any given time.

A 50′ X 80′ totally enclosed court with a backboard at either end and an electronic floor (did we mention no beverages are allowed on the court?).

There are two backboards on the court; one red and one yellow. The players in the yellow bumper cars shoot for the yellow backboard and the players in the red bumper cars shoot for the red backboard.

Two points are awarded when you hit the net in the center of the backboard.

An optional rule is one point for hitting the backboard (this rule is mostly used in sudden death).

For keeping score.

This is the person who will explain rules and safety and how to play WhirlyBall. This person will also mediate your games to make sure everyone is playing fairly.

HOW TO PLAY?

Eforbes — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:14:35 +0000

WhirlyBall is a team sport and a fun group activity. The playing court is approximately 4,000 sq. ft. and there are 10 WhirlyBugs™ on the playing court at one time, five red and five yellow.

The objective is for each team to effectively pass the whiffle ball between team members and successfully toss the ball through the hole in the backboard of the opposing team.

In one hand the player has a Jai-Alai style plastic scoop and in the other hand a steering crank. The ball being tossed around is a softball sized whiffle ball.

At each end of the court there are vertically hung backboards with a 15 inch hole in the center. Behind the hole is a netted swing gate equipped with a buzzer or light to notify the referee when a score is made.

The referee is the person sitting in the mezzanine above the court who will call play by play during the game, keep score and assess any penalties incurred but mostly the ref is there to make your games of WhirlyBall as much fun as possible!

Eforbes — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:11:41 +0000

1 )	No Running Permitted on the Court or in the Common Area.
2 )	No Admittance to the Court Without WhirlyBall Staff Supervision.
3 )	Keep One Hand on the Steering Column at All Times.
4 )	Seat Belt Must Remained Fastened at All Times.
5 )	No Play Allowed on the court Unless From Operating WhirlyBug.
6 )	Do Not Use Hands to Pick Up the Ball From the Court Floor.
7 )	Do Not Use Hands or Feet to Push off Wall, Bumper, or Other WhirlyBug.
8 )	Ramming from behind will not be tolerated and Player will be Ejected from the court.
9 )	Do not bump another player while they are scooping up the whiffle ball from the court.
10)	Do not drive full speed into the wall, remove foot from accelerator pedal and turn to minimize impact.
11)	No eating, drinking or smoking on the court.

1 )	Under 48″ in Height or younger than 8 years old .
2 )	Cardiac Disease.
3 )	Intoxication.
4 )	Pregnant Women.
5 )	Major Neck or Back Problems.

PLAY RULES

Eforbes — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:07:28 +0000

PLAY RULES
1 ) Fasten your safety belt.
2 ) Stay in you WhirlyBug at all times unless directed by referee to leave your WhirlyBug.
3 ) Do not use your hands to retrieve the ball except when the ball falls inside your WhirlyBug.
4 ) Always keep hands above the bumper.
5 ) Eye protection is available upon request at no charge.
6 ) Your scoop is used to pick up, pass and shoot the ball. Please do not use your scoop to slap another players’ scoop, body or WhirlyBug.
7 ) Never, ever let your scoop get crushed. 8 point penalty.
8 ) As in all sporting activities, there is the element of physical risk. WhirlyBall is no exception. You play at your own risk.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT WHIRLYBALL?

Eforbes — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:02:35 +0000

“It’s become a little addicting” says the The Seattle Traveler

MSNBC & Boston.com both report that WhirlyBall has become Fortune 500 most effective teambuilding exercise

http://www.theseattletraveler.com

http://www.msnbc.msn.com

http://www.boston.com

CONTACT US

Eforbes — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:42:58 +0000

If you were unable to find the information you were looking for on our web site, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

WHIRLYBALL of WASHINGTON
23401 Hwy. 99
Edmonds, WA 98026 PHONE :: (425) 672-3332
FAX :: (425) 672-7181
Facebook: WhirlyBall Seattle

WHO PLAYS WHIRLYBALL?

Eforbes — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:26:32 +0000

Ages 8 to 80.

Corporate Outings
Birthday Parties
Client/Employee Receptions
Alumni Outings
Bridal Showers
Graduation Parties
Holiday Parties
Rehearsal Dinners
Entertaining Clients
End of Season Banquets
Hanukkah Parties
Beer Garden Parties
Halloween Parties
Super Bowl Parties
World Cup Parties
Sororities
College Orientation
Youth Groups
Tourists
Bar/Bat/B’nai Mitzvah
Fund-raisers
Reunions
Bachelor(ette) Parties
Sales Meetings
Team Building Events
Seminars
Neighborhood Parties
Couples Showers
Appreciation Parties
Cocktail Parties
Singles Parties
Bar-B-Que Parties
St. Patty’s Day Parties
Cub’s Opening Day
Game Rain Outs
Fraternities
Church Groups
Conventions

GROUP BUFFET OPTIONS

Eforbes — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:12:06 +0000

BUFFET MENU (per person)

	Mexican Fiesta Buffet (groups of 25 or more)	$15.95
	Freshly prepared for your group including rice, beans, ground beef, chicken, taquitos,homemade tamales, fresh guacamole, chips & salsa, and all the fixins for tacos / burritos! * vegetarian beans optional
	Chinese Buffet (groups of 25 or more)	$15.95
	Catered through Magic Dragon. Wide variety of authentic chinese cuisine. Call for entree selections. * Vegetarian Friendly
	Deli Sandwiches (groups of 15 or more)	$13.95
	Including three meat and cheese varieties, two choices of bread, chips and all condiments to build the perfect sandwich.
	Pizza Party	$9.95
	All you can eat Pizza made to your specifications, includes Ceasar Salad.

APPETIZER TRAYS
(Serves 20 – 25 People)

	Assorted Deli Tray	$95.99
A diverse selection of meat, cheese and crackers.
	Cheese & Cracker Tray	$39.99

	Tortilla Chips & Salsa	$29.99

	Fresh Veggie Tray	$49.99

	Assorted Cookie Tray	$39.99

SALADS
(Serves 20 – 25 People)

	Garden Salad	$35.99
	Caesar Salad	$39.99

*No outside food or beverages, cakes included.