Dodgeball championship goes to the Ringers Published Feb. 24, 2010 By Ensign Rex Miller 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The Ringers, combining members of the 25th Flying Training Squadron and the 71st Flying Training Wing, won the fourth annual Vance AFB Dodgeball Tournament was held Saturday, Feb. 20 in the Fitness Center gym. There were more than 90 people in attendance including 60 participants on eight teams. The tournament was played with two pools playing into a single elimination championship bracket. "The pool play format ensured each team played a number of games and kept fans in the stands," said Kelli Jensen, CSC Applied Technologies Division Fitness Program Coordinator, one of the event organizers. Each team was guaranteed four games. "Great prizes and giveaways for the participants and spectators was one of the strengths of the event, keeping the crowd engaged," said Ms. Jensen. "There were a good number of spectators cheering on their favorite team." Teams representing the 8th Flying Training Squadron, 33rd Flying Training Squadron, 32nd Flying Training Squadron and 71st Operations Support Squadron competed. The 71st Medical Group fielded two of the eight teams. CSC Applied Technologies contractors competed under the name Hanger Rats. The final pitted the 33rd FTS against the Ringers. The Ringers defeated the 33rd FTS to claim the championship. The 71st OSS won the consolation match to place third. First place - The Ringers: Thomas Hardy, Omar Robinson, Trae Clark, Austin Foutes, Aaron Shanor and Alex Prevendar. Second place - 33rd FTS: Shane Sirrianni, Michael Merritt, Adam Erlandson, Ryan Strand, Chad McElvain, Dale Zimmerman, Jason Kassel, Matthew Zenishek and Kevin Bunten. Third place - 71st OSS: Josh Lambert, Ryan Warner, Aukai Dennis, Todree Scott, Kevin Bryant, Guy Williford, Matthew Burek, Otis Brown and Ryan Longwill. The 71st Force Support Squadron Services Marketing obtained gift certificates through the Commercial Sponsorship program. First place received $100 at Buffalo Wild Wings, second place received $70 at Wings to Go, and third place received nine Golden Corral buffets. Door prizes included a large pizza from Mazzio's Pizza and $10 and $15 gift cards from Wal-Mart. Every participant received an event towel printed with a special logo and coupons from Freddy's Frozen Custard. Pool 1 Play 33rd FTS defeated Hanger Rats 8th FTS defeated Ringers 33rd FTS defeated 8th FTS Hanger Rats defeated Ringers Ringers defeated 33rd FTS Hanger Rats defeated 8th FTS Pool 2 Play 71st OSS defeated Jayhawks (32nd FTS) Dodgers (71st MDG) defeated Chupacabras (71st MDG) 71st OSS defeated Chupacabras Dodgers defeated Jayhawks Dodgers defeated 71st OSS Jayhawks defeated Chupacabras Bracket Play First Round Ringers defeated Dodgers Jayhawks defeated Hanger Rats 71st OSS defeated 8th FTS 33rd FTS defeated Chupacabras Semi Finals Ringers defeated Jayhawks 33rd FTS defeated 71st OSS Consolation Match 71st OSS defeated Jayhawks Championship Match Ringers defeated 33rd FTS