Mission Statement
Our mission is to conduct a competitive, fun, annual, regional ASL experience for all levels of play from experienced to Starter Kit to new players alike with the goal that players of All Levels want to return each subsequent year(s).
History
The tournament that would eventually become known as The Bitter Ender had its origins in 1989 under the name Winds of War. Rebranded in 1996, The Bitter Ender has since become one of the most prestigious and enduring events in the Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) community. With the exception of 2020 and 2021—when it was paused due to COVID-19 quarantine measures—it has been held annually for 33-years, making it the second-longest-running ASL tournament after ASLOK. Renowned for its competitive atmosphere and welcoming spirit, the tournament continues to draw both top-tier regional and national players, while remaining accessible to newcomers and casual enthusiasts alike. Its legacy as a premier ASL event is cemented, combining fierce competition with the camaraderie that defines the game.
Past Champions
Year NC Tournament Winner
1989 Winds of War Mike McGrath
1990 Winds of War Bill "Fish" Conner
1991 Winds of War Bill "Fish" Conner
1992 Winds of War Mark Hanna
1993 Winds of War Patrick Cross & Mike McGrath
1994 Winds of War Russ Bunten
1995 Winds of War Rich Summers
1996 Bitter Ender Ken Daughety
1997 Bitter Ender Nelson Harris
1998 Bitter Ender Dave Stephens
1999 Bitter Ender Dan Stanhagen
2000 Bitter Ender Curt Landrum
2001 Bitter Ender Ray Woloszyn
2002 Bitter Ender Dave Reenstra
2003 Bitter Ender Dave Reenstra
2004 Bitter Ender Dave Stephens
2005 Bitter Ender Dave Reenstra
2006 Bitter Ender Mika Harviala
Year NC Tournament Winner
2007 Bitter Ender Mika Harviala
2008 Bitter Ender Anthony Flanagan
2009 Bitter Ender Gary Fortenberry
2010 Bitter Ender Gary Fortenberry
2011 Bitter Ender Pierce Ostrander
2012 Bitter Ender Gary Fortenberry
2013 Bitter Ender George Tournemire
2014 Bitter Ender Paul Sidhu
2015 Bitter Ender Paul Sidhu
2016 Bitter Ender Phil Palmer
2017 Bitter Ender Phil Palmer
2018 Bitter Ender Tom Kearney
2019 Bitter Ender Bill Cirillo
2020 Bitter Ender COVID NO TOURNAMENT
2021 Bitter Ender COVID NO TOURNAMENT
2022 Bitter Ender Steve Pleva
2023 Bitter Ender Bill Cirillo
2024 Bitter Ender Gary Fortenberry
2025 Bitter Ender Gary Fortenberry
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