Damn that’s a lot of people playing dodgeball [Video]

Even though it will be a few months before the confirmation comes through from the Guinness World Records people that the record indeed was broken the 1,200 students, faculty and staff of the University of Alberta believe they have broken the record for the most people playing dodgeball.

The group shattered the former record of a 450-person game and easily reached its goal of attracting more than 1,000 players.

“We thought it’d be a really good event that could bring the campus together,” said Nick Dehod, a spokesman with the university’s student’s union, moments before the big game started. “I’m really excited.”

The students’ union and the campus residences’ association came up with the idea for a record-breaking game after talking to students who live in Lister Hall, where they play the game regularly.

“Dodgeball is kind of in our blood,” said Kasia Leary, a fourth-year education student who used to live in the residence. “I was expecting (a big turnout). We’re a pretty big campus.”

“It’s a game for everybody,” said science student Janet Le, explaining the appeal.

Source: Edmonton Sun