2010 Over the Line "OTL" Photos Showcase Crazy San Diego Fundraising Event

July 11, 2010 - PRLog -- The first weekend of the 2010 Over the Line or “OTL” Tournament as it is called by locals did not disapoint OMBAC event organizers who saw huge crowds show up for the opening weekend. Fifty five thousand people were expected to attend the 4 day event which stetches over two weekends.

The 2 weekend event features over 1,200 teams that play a beach version softball game on a rectangular field where the ball must first cross a line 25 yards in front of the batter
in order to be in play. Thus the term “over the line” was coined to describe the main rule which makes this different from other forms of softball and baseball.

The game was originally invented and created by volleyball players looking for something to do while they waited to play and thus the rectangular field fit well for the beach field
they started and continue to play on.

The Over the Line Tournament is known for being a bit crazy and “over the line”, when it comes the names of the teams and some of the costumes and antics that the players and fans go through when playing. Some of the teams are very competitive while others are there more for the fun and fundraising. It is one of the very few times that the public is able to bring alchohol to the beach and many of the party goers take full advantage of that time bringing large coolers of mix drinks and beer to Fiesta Island.

Although the festivities can get a little crazy the event itself is for a good cause and the patrons and teams all compete in good fun.

The “OTL” Tournament brings in teams and players from a large section of the Southwest including Arizona, Nevada and Washington with many teams and players with over 20
years of experience. The first weekend of the event sorts out the party teams from the series competitor teams and the second weekend is much more of a 100% sporting event
with much fewer party goers.

Check out the photos and videos from the 2010 Over the Line Tournament on the SoCal Beaches Magazine website at:
http://www.socalbeachmag.net/2010beacheventphotos/2010ove...
Best of video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meIO0lNnKQ0



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