DODGEBALL TORONTO KICK-OFF TOURNAMENT
Kick-Off Tournament
The Dodgeball Toronto Kick-Off Tournament is an annual event that invites athletes from all over North America and beyond to come and kick off a new year, and a new season with us! Held at the world-class Markham Pan Am Centre in Markham, Ontario, this is an opportunity for club teams to come together and shake off the holiday rust by competing against one another ahead of the club tournament season.
Future Tournaments
January 17th - 18th, 2026
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main St Unionville
Markham, ON
L3R 2E4
Approximate Times
January 17th
Doors Open @ 6:00AM.
Games Start @ 7:00AM.
Games Finish @ 10:00PM.
January 18th
Doors Open @ 6:00AM.
Games Start @ 7:00AM.
Games Finish @ 9:35PM.
Event Hub with full schedule will be shared no later than 2 weeks out of the event.
What Makes Our Tournament Different From The Rest?
Player-centric tournament, run by and for dodgeball players in touch with community members and leaders to offer you the best possible dodgeball experience.
Several dedicated professional athletic photographers for players to create & share meaningful memories (thousands of high quality, professional athletic grade event photographs delivered - check out our Facebook page for previous albums).
ALL matches filmed for ALL divisions in high-def (4k 60fps), uploaded to our YouTube channel immediately post event.
Portrait Studio for teams and players to take professional studio grade team and/or individual mementos.
Tournament wide professional videography - producing highlights, promotion, and general dodgeball content.
2 Courts with high quality live streaming and scattered commentary coverage streamed to our YouTube channel.
Condensed and improved tournament scheduling, now with more dedicated staff focused solely on event/player experience and timeliness.
High quality courts and venue courtesy of the world-class Markham Pan Am Community Centre, with 6 or 7 courts to accommodate more teams and games, plus a dedicated warm up area for teams/players waiting to play.
Complete first aid coverage, with the option for athletic treatment at nominal cost, courtesy of our dear friends at The Spot RPR.
ALL matches officiated by 2 referees and 2 lines-people, with a dedicated main referee for every court.
Hotel and airline partnerships to assist in creating a more affordable travel experience.
Sizable cash and merchandise prizes, giveaways, and more!
Format & Rosters
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7" WDBF Foam, Dodgeball Canada ruleset
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(5x) 25 minute round robin games
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Minimum (1x) 25 minute playoff game guaranteed
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Divisions: Men's Open, Women's Open, Mixed Recreational, Mixed Open
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Tiered playoffs for Men's/Women's/Mixed Open with consolation brackets
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Single elimination playoff format
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Recommended roster size of 8-10 players
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Full team and individual player registration available
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Mixed divisions 3:3 split (minimum 3 female-identifying players required on court to start a point)
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All participants must be at least 18 years old. Participants under 18 require parental consent.
Cost to Play
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Full Team Registration: $800
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Individual Registration $100
Prizing
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Men's Open
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Cash Prize
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Men's Intermediate / Consolation
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Swag & Merchandise Prize
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Women's Open
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Cash Prize
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Women's Intermediate / Consolation
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Swag & Merchandise Prize
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Mixed Open
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Cash Prize
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Mixed Intermediate / Consolation
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Swag & Merchandise Prize
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Mixed Recreational
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Swag & Merchandise Prize
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Final cash prize amounts will be confirmed 1 week prior to the event
Registration
Registration is now LIVE!
Divisions sell out quick - sign your team up before you miss out!
If you're interested in signing up as a referee for the event, feel free to e-mail us directly at info@dodgeballtoronto.net.
The Reigning Champions
Our 2025 Kick-Off Tournament was one for the books. We had teams from all across North America come out to compete, and after two grueling days of competition, these are the teams that came out on top!
Kick-Off 2025 Top 4 Placements
Men's Open
Shred
Outsiders
Saiyan Elite DC
Mavericks
Men's Consolation
Philthy
Tritons
System Shock
Fate
Women's Open
Valkyrie
Reckless
Kaffeine & Co
Rack Attack
Women's Consolation
Venom
Phoenix
Pan!c
Raven
Mixed Recreational
Degenerates
Boston Heist
Cereal Killers
Bankai
Mixed Open
Bricksquad
Rai or Die
Capital Punishment
Spenny & The Jets
Mixed Consolation
Sinister
Gum Wall
Northern Touch
Smarmalade
Kick-Off 2024 Top 4 Placements
Men's Open
Shred
Hard as Foam
Future
Mavericks
Men's Consolation
Tidal
YRUGAE
Ascend
Free Hugs
Women's Open
TC White
TC Red
TC Black
Not Team Canada
Women's Consolation
Hands Up
Chaos
Phoenix
Potat-Toe
Mixed Recreational
Boston Heist
Jeff
Lakeshore Hawks
No Name
Mixed Open
Bricksquad
Miguel
Baddy's
Spenny & The Jets
Kick-Off 2023 Top 4 Placements
Men's Open
Mavericks
Melee
Fury
Saiyan Elite DC
Women's Open
Valkyrie
Reckless
Obsessed
Shade
Mixed Open
New Wave
Cheque Please
Squire
Tune Squad