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2008-02-28
* Big Kids Dodgeball
(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) EYE ON THE PRIZE / Paul Naddaff, founder of Big Kids Dodgeball, challenges the 10 teams competing at the February tournament held at Basketball City to play hard to win the three-foot trophy prize. After being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" to start BKD four years ago, Naddaff's recreational fun has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) LET THE GAMES BEGIN / Paul Naddaff, founder of Big Kids Dodgeball, calls out the first round of matches for the 10 teams competing at the February tournament held at Basketball City. After being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" to start BKD four years ago, Naddaff's recreational fun has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) HIPPO HYPE / Scott Whiting, Jon Whiting, and Sara Sakamoto (from left), members of team Hippopotami, get ready to fight for balls at center court during their first round game at the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) BATTLE FOR BOSTON / Paul Naddaff, founder of Big Kids Dodgeball, watches over one of the final games of the 10 teams competing at the February tournament held at Basketball City. After being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" to start BKD four years ago, Naddaff's recreational fun has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) BATTLE FOR THE BALLS / Two teams fight for balls at center court during their first round game at the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) FAITHFUL FANS / Tori Siciliano, Ashli Mooney, and Jaymie Medugno (from left), high schoolers from Billerica, watch their boyfriends and members of the Supa Dupa Fun Brigade warm up during the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) SERIOUS SPECTATORS / High schoolers from Billerica intently watch their friends on Team Flow compete during the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. Team Flow, the defending champions of the January tournament lost their title to BANF, from Wilmington. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) Referees Chris Landault (foreground) and Tim Choate (background) are challenged by team Hood on a call during a game at the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) THREE'S COMPANY / Jared Waite (right), captain of BANF from Wilmington, hides behind two teammates in a stacking strategy used during a game at the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. BANF went on to take the title from defending champions Team Flow, from Billerica. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) HUSTLE AND FLOW / As a fellow player jumps on his back, Team Flow member Wayne Bolz, from Billerica, celebrates a victory during a round at the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. Team Flow, the defending champions of the January tournament lost their title to BANF, from Wilmington. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) ROCKET READY / Two players fire rockets at their opponents during a round at the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) Joe Kasirye, official tournament scorekeeper, takes a photo during a round at the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) FEBRUARY MAKES FIVE / Jared Waite (center), captain of BANF from Wilmington, celebrates his fifth tournament win with his teammates during the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. BANF took the title from defending champions Team Flow, from Billerica. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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(February 28, 2008 - BOSTON, MA) TROPHY TRIUMPH / Team BANF, from Wilmington, celebrates their fifth tournament win of the three-foot trophy during the Big Kids Dodgeball February tournament held at Basketball City. BANF took the title from defending champions Team Flow, from Billerica. During the winter, 10 teams of seven players compete for a three-foot trophy, amongst other prizes, while during the summer, 22 teams of 10 players compete for bragging rights. BKD began four years ago by Paul Naddaff after being inspired by the Hollywood film "Dodgeball" and has since grown into a database of almost 500 teams of 10 people with monthly tournaments in Boston and newly established Syracuse, NY, and sponsors that include PUMA, Vitamin Water, and WBCN radio. (Photo by Whitney J. Fox)
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Whitney J. Fox is a storyteller who uses photographs and multimedia platforms to tell a visual narrative about the people and places she encounters in this world. She believes people are connected more closely than they may realize. She hopes her work informs, promotes communication, builds relationships, and sparks unexpected dialogue.
Whitney has a B.A. from Connecticut College, studied at the University of Mysore in southern India, completed graduate studies in Photography at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, and has an M.S. in Photojournalism from Boston University’s College of Communication.
She is a member of American Society of Media Photographers, National Press Photographers Association, and Lightstalkers.
Whitney primarily works out of Maine and Massachusetts, but is available for both domestic and international travel.
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