Spring Dodgeball Registration is LIVE!
SPRING DODGEBALL IS SOLD OUT!
We hope this finds you warm and still holding on to what remains of your New Year’s resolutions…
Are you ready for Spring Dodgeball? We know, it seems like we just took our wigs off from the last season, but it’s that time agian! PLEASE READ everything below for the registration info, important dates and stuff that will ensure you a spot on the court:
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Winter Bowling is here (again!)
Welcome Back, Big Apple Bowlers! We hope your holidays were lovely and restful, because another season of Big Apple Bowling is upon us! Huzzah! Now, please keep reading for IMPORTANT DATES AND INFO…
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2nd Annual Winter Dodgeball Tourney
Big Apple Dodgeball’s 2nd Annual 4-Week Winter Dodgeball Tournament is ON. Get your teams together, read the details below and shout with any questions! Read more
End of Season Fall 2011 Party
After 11 weeks of dodgeball, countless after-party drink specials and many Tuesday morning hangovers, the end of season is nigh… and it is time to WIG OUT. Read more
3rd Annual BAD! Halloween Party
This is the 3rd annual BAD! Halloween Party, and you’re invited to watch all the beautiful mayhem go down. Got a mask? Read more
Kickball Rules
RULES
Let’s be honest: None of us have played kickball since about 5th grade, so we’re a little rusty with the rules. We’re asking everyone for a little bit of patience, because they *may* change over the course of our short season. We’ll start with the basics and move forward from there, so let’s all play nice and see how it goes, shall we? Here’s what you need to know:
The general rules of baseball apply with these exceptions/additions (again, these are the basics and we will be adding/adjusting throughout the season):
- Games will last 45-minutes (or 7 innings)
- Minimum of 2 women must play on the field at all times
- Substitutions: ARE allowed, provided they do NOT play on another team.
- Number of people on the field at the same time is 10 (there are 12 people on each team)
- You may “stike/hit” a person with the ball to get them out.
- There are no strike outs or walks. Four foul balls is an out.
- “Tagging up” is NOT allowed on foul balls.
- You cannot “lead off” the base. You must remain on the base until the ball is kicked.
- There is NO bunting. A bunt is defined as not taking a full swing/kick.
- There is a 7-run mercy rule per inning.
- If a team is winning by 15 or more runs a the end of the 5th inning, the game will be called.
- If a game is tied at the end of 45 minutes (or 7 innings), it is marked as a tie.
- NO cleats are allowed.
- Player Interference: If a player intentionally interferes with a play, it will be an automatic out. Intentional interference is decided upon at the ref’s discretion.
- If a runner gets hit by a kicked ball, that runner should be out and the ball/play declared dead, unless the runner is still on the base when struck.
- Runners are allow ONE base only on an over-throw.
- If a foul ball is kicked over the TALL fence on either field, it is an out.
- Bases will be spaced 60-feet apart.
- Pitches must be smooth-rolling at a moderate speed (no fastballs), with minimal bouncing and little to no spin.
- Once the pitcher has the ball in control and retains possession on the mound, the play ends. Runners who are off base at this time and in forward motion may advance only one base. Runners who are off base at this time and not in forward motion must return to the base from which they were running.
- Kickers must kick within the kicking box. He/she must have at least a portion of the plant foot within the kicking box during the kick. The kicker may line up outside of the kicking box.
- Absolutely NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED within the park. It is again NYC Parks and Recreation rules. Violators will be subject to expulsion from the league and all Big Apple sports.
Kickball: Week 1
We are so pumped that you are all part of the inaugural season of Big Apple Kickball. The fun starts Tuesday, Oct. 4, so please read on for important info… Read more
Bowling is BACK
UPDATE 9/28, 10AM – Bowling registration is LIVE .
So you took the summer off, got tan, had a few flings… now what? Bowling. That’s what. Mark your calendars with this info so you don’t miss the Fall season. Read more
Jock Itch Party at Therapy
Come join us at NYC’s premier mixer for gay athletes at Therapy from 6pm onwards on Weds 21st September. Enjoy wicked tunes, happy hour drinks and a jock itch signature cocktail that will fire you up for a raucous evening.
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Co-Ed Charity Tournament Wrap-up
Big Apple Dodgeball had its first ever Summer Co-Ed Charity tournament in August and team “Lesbian Swan” swooped in to take the crown. Read more