A brand-new charity fundraising event unlike anything you’ve seen is coming to Aberdeen this spring - promising laughter, high spirits and flying dodgeballs!
The Aberdeen Dodgeball Showdoon is a new knock-out tournament ideally suited to corporate teams. The event is organised by SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) in partnership with Aberdeen Sports Village and The University of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) have entered their own team and are challenging their members to go head-to-head against them on the court in this friendly local tournament - with the title of 2026 Champions and a coveted ‘Chamber Cup’ up for grabs!
Jason Stewart, Commercial Director of AGCC, said: “AGCC are happy to be supporting SAMH by entering a team for their new corporate dodgeball tournament. This is a fresh and entertaining event for the local business community and we’re calling on all our members to enter a team to help this important cause. We have our eyes on that Chamber Cup – so we challenge you to try and take it from us!”
Register your team of 4 to 6 players today: www.samh.org.uk/dodgeball
There's no dodgeball experience, training plan or Olympian fitness required. All you’ll need is banter, energy and a healthy dose of competitive spirit. The event will also offer live music and entertainment, family activities and local food and drink stalls.
The event will take place at Balgownie Playing Fields on Saturday 16 May 2026 to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. All proceeds raised will go towards supporting SAMH’s life-changing mental health support services.
David Loumgair, North Fundraising Lead at SAMH, said: “If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to throw things at your colleagues or manager in the name of a good cause, this could be your chance! Joking aside, what we love about this new event is that it’s such an enjoyable and straightforward way of making a positive difference to mental health in our local communities across the North-East.
Marius Coste, an Aberdeen-based facilities professional with Elior UK and long-term supporter of SAMH who has so far raised over £8,500 through his Miles of Smiles fundraising campaign, was among the first to sign up.
Marius Coste
Marius said: “Events like this show that you can have fun and make a real difference at the same time. A few dodgeballs, a costume and smiles – if it raises awareness and vital funds, it’s completely worth it!”
Registration is only £20, with every player receiving an official SAMH t-shirt and tournament medal. SAMH is also asking each team to get involved in some charity fundraising as part of their entry to further support Scotland's mental health.
Team members need to be 18 at the time of the event, but family and friends of all ages are welcome to come along as a cheer squad to offer encouragement and enjoy the other activities on the day.
Follow this link to sign up: www.samh.org.uk/