A Historic Day for Sealand Dodgeball

The Scotland Regional Open 2026 marked a historic milestone for the Principality of Sealand as the Sealand Dodgeball team made its first-ever competitive appearance.

Entering the tournament for the first time, the objective was simple:

• Gain experience
• Test ourselves against established opposition
• Represent Sealand with pride

By the end of the day, the team had achieved all three goals—and much more.

Undefeated Tournament Champions

Sealand's debut could hardly have gone better.

Three matches.

Three victories.

One tournament title.

Match Results

🏐 Sealand Dodgeball 15–11 Kelvin Swifts

A competitive opening fixture that set the tone for the day. Sealand showed composure under pressure to secure a memorable first victory in the team's history.

🏐 Sealand Dodgeball 24–2 Moate Misfits

The team's confidence continued to grow as they delivered a dominant performance, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork throughout the match.

🏐 Sealand Dodgeball 17–7 Kelvin Rapids

A convincing final victory secured an undefeated tournament record and confirmed Sealand as champions of the Scotland Regional Open 2026.

Tournament Standings

🥇 1st Place – Undefeated Champions

With a perfect record of three wins from three matches, Sealand finished at the top of the standings and claimed the tournament title in their first competitive outing.

Building the Foundations

While the results were impressive, the day was about far more than wins and losses.

Every player contributed to the success of the team, representing the Principality of Sealand with professionalism, sportsmanship, and determination.

The squad's willingness to learn, support one another, and improve throughout the tournament was evident in every match.

As the day progressed, confidence grew and performances improved, providing an encouraging glimpse into the future of Sealand Dodgeball.

Most Valuable Player

⭐ MVP: Graeme Rothnie

Special recognition goes to Graeme Rothnie, who was named Most Valuable Player for his outstanding contribution throughout the tournament.

His performances, leadership, and consistency played a significant role in helping Sealand secure an undefeated championship-winning debut.

Congratulations, Graeme.

Looking Ahead

The Scotland Regional Open 2026 will always hold a special place in Sealand sporting history.

It was:

• The first tournament in Sealand Dodgeball history
• The first competitive appearance for the team
• The first championship title

Most importantly, it provided a strong foundation upon which the programme can continue to grow.

There is still plenty to learn and improve, but this tournament showed exactly what this group is capable of achieving.

And if this debut is anything to go by, the future of Sealand Dodgeball looks incredibly bright.

This writeup was brought to you by Sealand's Dodgeball Queen, number 66, Jodie Wright, I can't wait to see where she takes the Sealandic Flag next. 

- Mike Ireland, Minister for Sports and Culture. 

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