Dom and Jerry square off on the court.

This dodgeball league’s current fifth season is also its biggest, with 180 people enrolled in 18 teams. Big Apple Dodgeball’s growing popularity may have something to do with the friendly get-togethers that follow the series of 15-minute matchups that take place at the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center every Monday evening. “We have heard that Big Apple Dodgeball is a drinking league with a dodgeball problem,” jokes its marketing chair, Steve Moreau, adding, “The only place where newbies should feel intimidated is at the flipcup table at the afterparties.”
There are no tryouts, and teams are randomly selected to ensure a mix of playing abilities. The $100 seasonal fee includes a gym membership to all New York City Parks & Recreation locations. Go HERE for full article.