Sealand wins Scotland Regional Open in unbeaten dodgeball debut

The Principality of Sealand’s dodgeball team announced itself with a perfect 3-0 run at the Scotland Regional Open, beating Kelvin Swifts 15-11, Moate Misfits 24-2 and Kelvin Rapids 17-7 to win the title in its first tournament appearance. Graeme Rothnie was named Most Valuable Player after a day that mixed leadership, consistency and enough scoring punch to turn a debut into a championship.

The opener was the tightest match of Sealand’s run and the clearest test of whether the new side could hold up against established opposition. A 15-11 win over Kelvin Swifts gave Sealand a four-point margin and set the tone for a team that had entered the event looking to gain experience, measure itself against proven competition and represent Sealand with pride. Instead of merely surviving the first hurdle, Sealand came through with control in the closing stages and carried that composure into the next two matches.

The second game was a statement in its own right. Sealand routed Moate Misfits 24-2, a lopsided result that underlined how quickly the squad settled in once it found its rhythm. The team credited its surge to growing confidence, communication and teamwork, and the score reflected the gap once Sealand began moving as a unit. The final match finished 17-7 against Kelvin Rapids, sealing an undefeated tournament record and the championship.

The result also mattered because of the format around it. British Dodgeball’s 2025/26 season replaced Regional Leagues with Regional Opens, allowing teams to enter individual events and earn points toward regional tables. The top three teams in each regional points table receive trophies and medals, which makes every open carry weight beyond a single-day title chase. In Scotland, the field already includes clubs such as Buchan Sharks, GCG, Edinburgh and Kelvin Rapids, giving Sealand’s win context against an established regional circuit rather than a one-off exhibition.

Sealand now has a result to point to as it expands its sports program. Sealand Sports lists nine national teams and more than 300 athletes, and dodgeball has joined that growing ecosystem. The team’s official merchandise identifies the Sealand Slingers as the Principality of Sealand’s official dodgeball team, and this first competitive outing gives the program an immediate benchmark. With Aberdeen set to host the Northern European Championships from August 7-9, 2026, the Scottish and wider North Sea dodgeball scene is only getting busier, and Sealand has already forced its way into the conversation.