The Lakes Environmental Association (www.mainelakes.org) in snowy Bridgton will host the Four-Square World Championships this Saturday, Feb. 29, at 5 p.m. at Bridgton Academy.

The Academy is located in North Bridgton.

The championships are open to the public, so expect to see more than 100 people of all shapes, sizes and stature in attendance. Competitors will battle for the greatest four-square titles in the world. Square Four officials will oversee the event.

The Lakes Environmental Association collects a $10 registration fee to support their environmental work. There is no advance registration required but please e-mail Peter Lowell at lakesmoose@gmail.com if you are coming to help with planning. Please give your name(s) and where you are coming from. Spectators are welcomed free of charge.

The day will look like this:

5 p.m. Open registration and beginner rule workshop

5:30 p.m. Men’s and Women’s General Entry (top 50 percent advance)

6:15 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Semifinals (top 25 percent advance)

6:45 p.m. Women’s Finals (winner takes all)

7:10 p.m. Men’s Finals (winner takes all)

7:40 p.m. New Champion Awards

Kids’ competition (age 12 and under) follows general entry play.

The rules of the game are nearly identical to Four Square league rules (www.squarefour.org/rules) minus the addition of special server rules. In other words, this is a vanilla competition and there are no double taps, body language, underhand only and blackjack rules allowed. Entrants will be divided into two women’s and men’s divisions. There will be competition for children too.

For more information, contact Peter Lowell, 4-Square Coordinator, 207-595-1434 or lakesmoose@gmail.com