Registration for the 16th annual Octorara Invitational Indoor Wiffle Ball Tournament, which will be held in the Octorara Junior-Senior High School and Intermediate School gymnasiums on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, 2026, will open on Friday, Nov. 21.

The tournament is open to male and female players from fourth grade to adult, who participate in various divisions, including Rookie, which is for fourth- through sixth-grade students; Junior, which is for seventh- and eighth-graders; and Senior, which is for players in grade nine through adult. There is no upper age limit.

"Each year, we have about 30 to 40 teams," said Phil Capotrio, one of the event organizers. "We want people to sign up early. We offer early registration discounts and discounts to returning players. We close registration in January. We are limited on the number of teams."

Capotrio said he would like to see more youngsters take part in the tournament. "The adults love it, and they played when they were younger and want to come back to play in the adult league, (but) I would love to see the beginners or Rookie (division) grow. I would love to get more younger kids," he stated. "While we focus on Octorara, we would love to have more kids from Pequea (Valley School District).'"

Wiffle ball is played in teams of five, with players using a lightweight bat and a wiffle ball, which is hollow and made with plastic. Like in baseball, the goal is to score the most runs. All rules and regulations about the tournament are posted on the event website.

The first Octorara Wiffle Ball Tournament was held in 2011. The tournament founder was Phil Rudisill, an Octorara Junior-Senior High School teacher and assistant baseball coach. Proceeds for tournament registration fees will benefit the Octorara Junior-Senior High School baseball program.

In addition to crowning the tournament champions, organizers award a prize for the best-dressed team in each division. "We have had people dress up in everything from Hawaiian shirts and baseball jerseys to their favorite college, military (uniforms) or TV show (characters)," noted Capotrio.

Spectators are also invited to attend. "We will have a full concession stand and (giveaways)," Capotrio said. "We get friends and family members cheering on the teams, but people can walk in and watch."

A fee will be charged per team. To register and for more information, visit http://www.octorarabaseball.com/wiffle-ball-tourney-reg. Those with questions may email info@octorarabaseball.com. The Octorara campus is located at 226 Highland Road, Atglen.