Here you can see the top five (only four pictured) of the 2007 Squarefour season. From left to right: Marc H (#1), Christian H (#2), Mike P (Most Improved), and Pete C (Maximum Clobber). Not in this photo is the mens #3 champ, Tom S.

If you enjoyed the miniature new rules workshop on Tea Party, Bus Stop, Mailbox and Shark Attack, then you'll definitely enjoy reading the server rules article on Wikipedia. We put together a neat and concise Wikipedia entry for four square last year and it has since exploded with new contributed content. It has even branched into separate articles on basic game play and customized rules. For the real four square enthusiasts, you'll enjoy looking over these articles on your lunch breaks!

Wikipedia basic game entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_square

Wikipedia custom rules page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individual_server_rules_in_Four_Square

You'll find the new hotness on our store shelves right now so order your brown zippered hoodie straight away. It will keep you both warm and hot for the low low price of $29.99. Anyone can buy one but we do not ship - you'll have to pick yours up at a game. Orders are accepted up to Feb 24, 2007.

Yes, kids, this is what it takes.

Justine Petrillo of Cambridge, MA, earned the Women's Four Square World Champion title on Feb 3, 2007. The World Champs took place in Bridgton, ME, and saw nearly 70 players register in the competition plus an additional 30 spectators present to cheer them on.

If you've ever thought that four square was "just for kids" then this gallery is going to change your mind. Here you will find some the best and worst injuries in our Boston league history. If you are squeemish about blood, court rash and medical photography then maybe you should consider this site instead. Happy trails.

Enter the Four Square Hall of Pain

Molly Froelich was one of the top scoring women in the 2006 Squarefour season,
herself brandishing about 170 serves and a notable number of clobber points.
Molly is pretty tough and as a veteran of the league we asked her to share some
of her advice to other women on the court. She has noticed that women often
play very differently than the men, often taking a defensive role on the court
and it doesn't always work to their advantage. Some men play very aggressive
games and in order to beat them, Molly says, women need to be aggressive too.
In a high profile, face to face interview conducted by email Molly had these
important words of wisdom to share...

• It doesn't matter how sporty you are. Any female can be a great foursquare
  player. Its a game for all the kids outside at recess - not just the jocks.
• Be aggressive! Move into square one with the absolute conviction that you
  are NOT getting out in the next round. Each time the ball is served, repeat
  that thought. Four square is not a contact sport so you are free to take risks.
• Offensive moves win games! Yes, you need to protect your square, but first
  and foremost, focus on a good attack. While waiting in line, watch other players
  and notice the difference between a defensive stance and an offensive one.
  Which player moves up and which player is knocked out?
• Take full advantage of the natural abilities women have on the court: finesse
  and fluidity. Women will succeed at foursquare without necessarily displays
  of brute force, unless, of course, we want to.
• When serving, don't be afraid to call some rules. Take a risk! Use your
  special rule to stay in square four for as long as possible. If you're 5 feet
  tall with small hands, blackjack could be your best friend. You're already
  low to the ground; swoop down on those low ones and grab 'em!
• Do the unexpected. Your opponent is going to be looking for your usual weak
  spots. Know your own weak areas and turn them around!
• If playing indoors, look around for rebound opportunities. If a stack of
  gym mats is nearby, that could be a perfect place for a ricochet shot. Just
  when your opponent thinks the ball is out (and so are you) you fly outside
  the court for a bank shot!
• The time for daydreaming is in line. When you're in the court it's your
  moment to wake up and shine - so focus on the ball and be fully present. Get
  into the four square flow.
• Some female players give up because, unfortunately, some men are just
  better at arguing. If you know you are right then don't back down. Call a
  showdown if they keep arguing, then just beat them. Chances are the only thing
  that they ARE good at is arguing.
• It's YOUR ball! When it bounces in your square, you're in the driver's seat.
  Meet the ball at the bus stop, don't wait for it at the mailbox. Show 'em
  whatchu got, using that special female style!!

Squarefour has opened up services on myspace.com so now you can check us out and add us to your friends list! Find us at http://www.myspace.com/four_square. We promise to be good friends and invite you to lots of stuff all the time.

Here is the flyer you'll be seeing around town this season. It's hip and cool and features, again, our Ladies World Champion of four square, Dana Ostberg. If you're hanging out in a coffee shop and suddenly feel eyes on your back, turn around, and you'll see that it's Dana's image on the flyer thats making you nervous.

Our joint fundraiser was a huge hit on June 22, drawing more than 100 people together for a night of serious four square play, serious fun and other serious business. Our top winners received prizes including memberships to Atlantis Sports Club AND the coveted Crimson Sphere Award.

Check out the photos: Click here!

Here are the final scores of the evening:

• Ent: This is the total number of times that team players started in one square. This is used as a base for counting the number of rounds that a team has played.
• Srv: This is the total number of times a team player has been in four square and served the ball.
• Avg: The ratio of the Srv to Ent, how many times in four square divided by the number of times in one square, this final average gives us the team score regardless of how many games were played or how many people were on each team.

HMFH won best uniform with their silk-screened 4Squares design. The whole team participated in the design process. Proteus Design was a close second in this category, as they also designed some very intimidating "no blood on serves" t-shirts. The best uniform award for an individual went to the Caped 1369 Avenger, in all her glory.

Velir was voted "Most Likely to Terrorize the Playground", almost entirely due to the menacing presence of Daniel Delay. The "Best Spirit" award was unanimously decided to be SEA Consultants, led by 4Square aficionado Terri Traverso "Best Serves" goes to the DPW team, DP Dub All Stars, for their powerhouse approach. "Most Likely to Make Up Rules" goes to the CASPAR Friendly ghosts for their 4Square creativity.

The Institute for Health and Recovery "Hope Fiends" received kudos for their creative name, and The Institute for Infinitely Small Things won the award for Best Dive, which, unfortunately, ended in a bit of a blister. The Forest City "X" men earned the "Most Intimidating" title, and CW TaeKwondo of Boston took home the award for "Most Likely to Use the Force to Their Advantage". And the ever-popular CCTV won the "Most Likely to Get Picked First When Picking Sides" award. The "Leaders" crew from Leader Bank brought their staff and fans to the event and won the "Best Cheering Section" honors.

The "Little Squares" award for the 4Square stars of tomorrow goes to "The Blue Jays" with the children of Cambridge School Board member Patty Nolan leading the way. The "It"s Called Boxball" team took home the award for "Silliest Team Name". Draper Labs won the "Rise to the Challenge" award for the gentlemen that played so well despite his fancy (and very slippery) shoes.

And finally the "Spirit of Four Square" was best embodied by the ladies of Rodney"s Book Store.

We offer a huge thank you to our amazing volunteers, sponsors and donors, including: Cambridge Family YMCA, The Asgard Irish Pub and Restaurant, Toscanini"s Ice Cream, Out of the Blue Art Gallery, Gandhi Restaurant, Atlantis Sports Club, Heywood Wakefield, DJ Flack, Mike Uzzi, The Institute for Infinitely Small Things, Cheryl Santee of Cambridge Savings Bank, Gail Seidman of University Stationary, and Rachel Jellinek of MIT, Meredith Benton, Marc Hirsh, Adi Avivi, Jason McGibbon, Ayala Livney, Robert Bonazoli, Katherine Potter, Joshua Harriman, Sean Effel, Judy Motzkin, Deb Priestly, Sue Carlin, Miracle of Science, The Nora Theater Company, Christian Brunner, Zip Car, and Harvest Coop Market.