Nottingham Dodgeball

Add a dodgeball match to your Nottingham stag weekend for the ultimate combination of hilarity and ritual punishment! This American import is fast, furious and based on humiliation, so it's perfect for teaching the stag a lesson.

The setup is simple. Wear ridiculous fancy dress (zombie cheerleaders would be awesome), split into two teams and wage all-out war on the opposition! At the start of each match, the dodgeballs are laid out on the halfway line. When the whistle blows, both teams race to collect as many as they can, then retreat to their half and begin battering the opposition.

If you get nailed by a ball, you're out. If you catch the ball, the thrower is out. It's that simple! Aim for the legs to inflict maximum sting, and don't forget to round on the groom at every opportunity.

The staff at the Nottingham dodgeball centre are up for a laugh, and they're well used to dealing with chaps on tour. In fact, they've even invented their own special stag weekend games, which you'll be introduced to when your tournament play is finished. Can you hold your own in a furious game of Last Man Standing? Or will you save your energy for the inevitable round of Punish the Stag?

In a nutshell:

• 60-90 minutes play depending on team sizes
• Minimum of 8 players
• Tournament dodgeball and stag weekend games