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Kickball, Take Two

Badmin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:30:13 +0000

Registration for Spring Kickball will go live at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 8th. Click here!

Cost: $90/person (Price increase is due to expansion of the league including a longer season, more officials, post game socials and equipment.)
Register: https://www.etouches.com/kickball-spring-2012
Season will run from April 3-May 15 (Tuesdays)
Games will be played from 8:30pm-10:30pm
Location is the Chelsea fields (10th Ave and 28th St)

Other info you might want to know….

Number of teams: 8
Number of people per team: 14
Games will last 45-minutes (or 7 innings)
Teams will play ONE game per night.
Selection of teams: 100% Random (no team entries allowed)

Rules: Inspired version of WAKA (will post official link soon)
Game length: 45 minutes (or 7 innings)
Minimum of 2 women must play on the field at all times

Join a Committee!

web — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:42:05 +0000

As you may (or may not!) know, Big Apple Dodgeball (BAD!) has grown from an 80-person dodgeball league in 2007 to New York City’s premiere LGBT social sports organization. Thanks to your continued support, we’re able to have more seasons, more sports, more people and more fun.

This may come as a shocker, but BAD! does not run itself! We are a non-profit organization and rely on volunteers to make sure there are always dodgeballs in the cage, lanes to bowl on and kickball shirts ordered (in the right size). We are always in need of passionate, creative and responsible individuals to help run the leagues. This is where you come in…

We are looking for DODGEBALL, KICKBALL and BOWLING members to keep the BAD! organization running strong. Here’s a snippet of what we do:

Work with local sponsors
Keep the website fresh
Player registration
Manage vendor relationships
Marketing for events/seasons
Write press releases
Plan parties
Organize presence in Pride March
Manage refs/rules
Order equipment
Fundraising for charity
Business development and strategy

If you want to get involved and share your expertise (or learn more about how we operate), we would love to have you join the Committee and/or the Board.

How it Works

Any member of the organization can join the Committee. Once you serve on the Committee for ONE season, you may run for a position on the General Board. Once you have served on the General Board for ONE season, you may run for a position on the Executive Board. Active Committee members vote for the General Board; the General Board (only) votes for the Executive Board.

Learn more about how the Board is organized and see meeting minutes here.
Have a specific question for a specific Board member? Email them here.

Thanks for taking the time to give a read, and please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Spring Dodgeball Registration is LIVE!

Badmin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:39:28 +0000

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:

SPRING 2012 REGISTRATION LINK AND DATES

Here’s the registration link.
Ladies: Registration is going on NOW.
Tuesday, January 31st at 10am: Spring 2011 VETS ONLY (24 hours)
- In order to register as a Vet, you must use the same email address you’ve previously given us. Email web@bigappledodgeball.com if you have any trouble registering.
Wednesday, February 1st at 10am: OPEN Registration (until full)

GENERAL INFO

Season: Monday nights (starting at 7pm) from March 5th – May 14th.
Registration: Click here.
Cost: $140*/player

THE FUN STUFF

There will be a MANDATORY Newbies ONLY Open Play (or Boot Camp, if you will) on Monday, February 27th.
Kick-off Party on Wednesday, February 29. More info forthcoming.
You must attend at least 60% of the season in order to have vet status for Fall 2012.

WE ARE ON THE INTERWEBS!

Winter Bowling is here (again!)

web — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:54:36 +0000

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…

Our first week of bowling is THIS SUNDAY, January 8th!! Please arrive NO LATER THAN 2:30 PM, so we can make sure everything is set to begin promptly at 3:00.

Question: WHAT TEAM AM I ON?
Teams have been selected, and will be emailed to you later this week.

Question: ARE THERE FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS?

Domestic Beer Towers: 40% off
Premium Beer Towers: $51.50 per tower
Sangria Pitchers: $5 off per pitcher or $22.00
There is also a full menu of food options

Question: WHEN DO WE BOWL, AGAIN?
As a reminder: we bowl from 3-5PM on the following dates:

January 8th
January 15th
January 22nd
January 29th
February 5th
February 12th

Question: WHERE THE HECK AM I GOING?
Frames is located inside Port Authority. Please enter from the Ninth Avenue entrance (on the corner of 40th). If you find yourself lost in Port Authority, look for gate 230.

Still have questions? Email us here.

Also, WINTER DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
Registration for the second annual Winter Dodgeball tournament starts Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 10AM. Click here for more information.

2nd Annual Winter Dodgeball Tourney

Badmin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:47:11 +0000

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!

IMPORTANT DATES and INFO:
Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 10am: TEAM REGISTRATION. Registration is closed at this time. If you’d like to be on the waitlist, please email Friday, Jan. 20 by 5pm: ROSTER SUBMISSION.Submit a complete and final roster to league@bigappledodgeball.com. Once submitted, no changes will be allowed. There are NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED in this tournament.

Tournament Dates

Monday, Jan. 23

Monday, Jan. 30

Monday, Feb. 06

Monday, Feb. 13

**Games start at 7pm each Monday and are played at the Tony Dapolito Center**

So You Wanna Be a Shot Caller?

Not interested in playing in the tournament BUT still want to be involved? Great, we need REFEREES! If interested, please email refs@bigappledodgeball.com. Any further questions? Please check here. Still have questions? Email.

End of Season Fall 2011 Party

web — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:03:24 +0000

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. That’s right, this year’s End of Season party all about wigs, wigs, WIGS!

Schedule your appointment for Wednesday, December 7th to get your hair did (or your do on) and get to Splash Bar at 7:30pm to close out the Fall season. There will be 2-for-1 drink specials, superlatives, special guest performances, tournament and regular season awards and more, including specials from premier sponsor MGD64! So, postpone those awkward holiday drinks with the boss, grab a wig and get down to Splash for Big Apple Dodgeball’s last (and best!) hurrah of 2011!

The Rundown:

Who: The whole Big Apple Dodgeball Family
What: Fall 2011 End of Season Wig Party
When: Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30pm (drink specials until 10)
Where: Splash Bar, 50 W. 17th street between 5th and 6th Aves
Why: Because a kick-*ss season needs a kick-*ss conclusion.
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/145779438859549/

3rd Annual BAD! Halloween Party

web — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:44:58 +0000

This is the 3rd annual BAD! Halloween Party, and you’re invited to watch all the beautiful mayhem go down. Got a mask? Bring it. Got a costume? Try it on for size. Got a mask and a costume? Get crazy and wear them both together. Whatever you wear, just wear it well – there will be prizes for best costume, and you are going to want them.

So join us this Halloween as the boys and girls of Big Apple Dodgeball, Bowling and Kickball (as well as their friends and lovers) come together for one transcendent, magical night of costumed revelry at the Eagle (554 W 28th). The party starts at 8pm and continues through the witching hour; believe us, you are not going to want to miss a moment. RSVP on facebook.

Who: Big Apple Dodgeball, Bowling and Kickball
What (as in what should I wear?): A mask, a costume or you could nothing at all. It’s completely up to you.
When: Monday, Oct. 31
Where: The Eagle (554 W 28th St)
Why: Because it’s a Halloween EXTRAVAGANZA!

See you there in all your Halloween finery…
- The BAD! Team

Kickball Rules

Badmin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:49:39 +0000

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.

Big Apple has a new Premiere Partner

web — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:35:42 +0000

Big Apple Dodgeball is thrilled to announce Miller Genuine Draft 64 (MGD64) as our Premiere Partner of the Fall 2011 Dodgeball season.

What does that mean for you? So happy you asked…

FREE dodgeball gear at an upcoming game
AND

Drink specials galore at after-parties

Together with MGD64, we’re looking forward to making this the best season of Dodgeball yet!

Kickball: Week 1

Badmin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:51:16 +0000

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…

Get to the fields (10th Ave at 28th St) at 7:30pm to meet your team, get your tees and find out the schedule.

Please LIKE the Facebook page — it’s the best way to find updates.

Season will run from Oct. 4-25 (Tuesdays; 4 weeks)

Games will be played from 8pm-10:30pm.

Teams will play TWO games per night.

We are playing RAIN or SHINE, so please bring what you need to keep you warm and dry!

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.

There is a 7-run mercy rule per inning.

If a game is tied at the end of 45 minutes (or 7 innings), it is marked as a tie.