The Battle For Manhattan put on the Battle of the Interns Dodgeball Challenge, which took place in the Baruch College gym on July 28th. Teams of law firm, media, and consulting interns participated in the well-organized event.
Everyone was impressed by Manhattan United’s tremendous chemistry and skills. Manhattan United is a group of people who seemed to be extremely well traversed in the world of dodgeball. One dude who was identical to the Big Boss Man from old school WWF had an absolute cannon. Despite his comical 80’s sleeveless button down and no joke goatee, whenever he had a ball in his hands everyone seemed to migrate to the rear of the gym to avoid his fastballs.
After their championship performance, we caught up with Eric Braxton, the team’s captain, to learn a little more about their team and how they have come to be so dominant. It turns out that the team is made up of long time dodgeball players who met through the sport. They consistently play at the NYCSSC, and many are a part of the weekly action at McCarren Pool Parties on Sundays during the summer. It’s no wonder they are so good, (they play a lot) but that doesn’t take away from their impressive performance. Manhattan United went on to take the gold and walked away with the coveted bar tab at Arctica, the host of the after party.
Not to be outdone by Manhattan United’s win, the real gold medal of the day goes to Yutu, an eight year old Japanese boy who performed during the intermission. He brought the roof down with his nasty guitar licks and gave off enough energy to carry all teams through the second half.
The closing event and celebration for the Battle For Manhattan was held on Thursday, April 24th at Rebel. The West side was warded the trophy that was presented by John Starks, Escalade and Kevin Young.
View photos from the party.
Event: 5K
Each side receives points based on top three finishers in each age group. View complete individual results
West Side: 700
East Side: 650
Male 21-29
W: 100 E:75
Female 21-29
W:50 E:125
Male 30-39
W: 175 E:0
Female 30-39
W: 150 E:0
Male 40-49
W: 50 E:125
Female 40-49
W: 75 E:100
Male 50+
W: 75 E: 100
Female 50+
W:0 E:150
Check out the full schedule of practices and games for both the East and West sides.
Come hang out with other participants and our celebrity athletes this Thursday, March 27 from 7:00-10:00PM at Honey (243 W. 14th Street - btwn 7th and 8th Ave).
Troy “Escalade” Jackson, volleyball star Dain Blanton, and 400M world record holder Kevin Young will all be on hand.
Battle For Manhattan participatns will be able to pick up their t-shirts/goodie bags at the bar.
Join us and other players at one of the upcoming Battle For Manhattan social events. Meet other players, receive drink specials and even hae the opportunity to win a free 1 year membership to Crunch Fitness!
February 19th at 2pm
Nevada Smith’s
74 3rd Avenue (11th and 12th Street)
Come watch Champions League Soccer and receive Awake-Good Morning Screw.
February 28th 6:30pm
Heartland Brewery’s (multiple locations)
Dart competition with a chance to win a 1 year membership to Crunch Fitness.
March 6th at 8pm
Brother Jimmy’s
East Side: 2nd Avenue (77th and 78th)
West Side: Amsterdam Ave. (80th and 81st)
Whichever bar gets more participants wins a free round of beer at 10pm.
March 13th at 9pm
The Village Pourhouse
11th St (3rd Avenue)
The Lion’s Head
109th St and Amsterdam Ave.
Battle For Manhattan meets college students!
Come on down to McFadden’s tonight and meet John Starks, Escalade, Eric Wynalda, Dane Blanton, and the rest of the Battle for Manhattan squad!
Where:
42nd Street & 2nd Avenue
When:
Wednesday, Feb 6 @ 6:00pm
