Kickball in Sowal

[scrltbegonya]

So...I have been trying for a while to get a lovely game of kickball on and have been unsuccessful...However, it starts NOW! Maybe late September/early October...anyone interested in playing a friendly game of kickball on say, Sunday afternoons, let's do it. At first, my thoughts are get together and play. If enough sowallers show, organize teams and play on a regular schedule. I welcome any and all ideas...Mine basically include KEG, SOWALLERS and FUNN!

GAME ON!

If this doesn't make you wanna play, you got issues.

[Chickpea]

I just read about this new trend - count me in - think I would love it and I could use the exercise and being outdoors!

[kurt]

Is this a clothing optional league?

[Jdarg]

I want to play dodgeball.

But I do love kickball!

[Cheering472]

Hate dodgeball, someone always ends up crying...big babies

LOVE kickball!

[Lady D]

Oh man, wished I lived down there. I would play! Brings back memories as to playing kickball and dodgeball in elementary school. We used the baseball field behind our elementary school for kickball. Yeah, there are alot of cry babies in dodgeball. But I loved both!

[jessifunn]

done and done. let me know if you need any help organizing. we could form a league. this is going to be huge! maybe we could set up a friendly game between with the pc board

[kathydwells]

done and done. let me know if you need any help organizing. we could form a league. this is going to be huge! maybe we could set up a friendly game between with the pc board

I so wish I could join you. The keg sold me. The pc board would never make it against the SoWal board!

[Smiling JOe]

I just love me some kickball, but it won't be a friendly game. Kickball is some serious stuff. You better get a large field because I have been practicing for the last 4 years, in hopes that someone would ask me to play. Count me in. It will be like Rugby games at UGA, where all the players would get drunk during the games. (Club sport).

[Mermaid]

Y'all get the games organized, and I will be there to cheer you on. Loudly.

[Miss Kitty]

How about four square?


Mermy...you would WATCH? I just do not think so.

[Cheering472]

My spawn used to play 4 square until they'd drop.

[Jdarg]

How about four square?


Mermy...you would WATCH? I just do not think so.

After finding out the game location, she would kayak all dune lakes within 10 square miles, then bike around the playing field for about an hour, and THEN get serious and play some kicka$$ ball.

[Mermaid]

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After finding out the game location, she would kayak all dune lakes within 10 square miles, then bike around the playing field for about an hour, and THEN get serious and play some kicka$$ ball.

That would be the case if I weren't so lousy at any games involving balls. I'm left-handed and as blind as a bat and I have no hand-eye-leg coordination! But I meant what I said about cheering.

And I'll help drink the keg, too.

[Bobby J]

Count me in. I too have been awaiting a chance to show off my awesome kick ball skills.... I feel like a door is opening!

[Smiling JOe]

Is this a clothing optional league?

Only for the ladies. If men start getting naked, I am out of there.

[laurawood]

all about some kickball.

[scrltbegonya]

Thrilled to hear all the excitement...Can't wait. Maybe we'll have to start sooner than later.

Ladydebubba - why don't you start pick up games in Memphis? I KNOW for fact there is organized kickball going on in Memphis.

Jessifunn - YES! I just hunted you down on myspace...won't you be my friend and possible kickball playin' foe? AND I just noticed you have the Scissor Sisters playing...You Rock!

Chickpea - start recruiting. Looks like interest is already generated from the peanut gallery

Mermaid - I'll start looking for pom poms, unless you already have your own.

Miss Kitty - You will be here just in time to be an honorary guest player.

Bobby J - Nearing time to step over the threshold and let your inner kickball God be released.

Kurt - I'll pick who gets naked.

Smilin Joe - With all your practice over the last four years, you will be kicking with your left foot (or right, depending).


We're gonna need some refs, a LARGE place to play, possibly portable bases, trash can, tap and most important, keg. Let's schedule an advisory board meeting to oversee all of this...say over drinks at Red Bar or Cafe Rendezvous soon.

GAME ON!

[jessifunn]

still waiting.............

[Kimmifunn]

Y'all do a lot of talkin', but no kicking.

[scrltbegonya]

Maybe late September/early October...anyone interested in playing a friendly game of kickball on say, Sunday afternoons, let's do it.
GAME ON!

Is it late September/early October yet?

Anyone interested in helping plan this? How about gettin' together on say the 12th or 13th or next Sunday over brunch at Red Bar?

[Bobby J]

I say we get together at Bay elementary and play kickball. No need in meeting to talk about getting together... Lets just do it!

[scrltbegonya]

Sounds good to me. See you at Bay Elementary at 4 pm on September 24th.

[Smiling JOe]

Do you guys already have a kickball, or do we need to buy one or two?

[Bobby J]

I can bring tthe ball. It is on!!!!! Sept. 24th! Who is playing?

[30gAy]

How 'bout a game of Smear the Queer.

[Jdarg]

How 'bout a game of Smear the Queer.

What are the rules?? I can't remember- that is one from the memory vault!

[jessifunn]

Do you guys already have a kickball, or do we need to buy one or two?

i have a barbie kickball.

[olive]

Count me in!

I'm not very coordinated but, damn it, I've got heart!

[goofer44]

[QUOTE=Mermaid;139952]That would be the case if I weren't so lousy at any games involving balls.

PLEEZE !! THIS IS A FAMILY BOARD>

[muy bueno]

What about a friendly game of dodge ball?

[scrltbegonya]

[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickbal"]Kickball Overview[/ame]

No "pitcher's hand" rule

[scenethief]

I'm in!

[goofer44]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/15/tr...tml?ref=travel

[scrltbegonya]

Someone passed that article to me today!

[Chickpea]

Ok on for the 24th at Bay - what time???? - and is ANYONE else bringing kids???? And +/- how much time should one allocate to this????

[scrltbegonya]

September 24, 4 pm

Bay Elementary

I would say 2 hours, max ??

Kids are welcome to cheer the adults on!

[Bobby J]

Ouch! I will be on the East Coast visiting a storm... Can I get a rain check?

[scrltbegonya]

Sure! We'll play again.

Don't forget - this Sunday!!!

September 24

4 pm

Bay Elementary

[scrltbegonya]

KICKBALL RULES

We'll try these...see how it goes...


The More The Merrier. Everyone (adults) is Welcome.
Except Bullies And Crybabies. We have enough of those already.

She Who Holds The Clipboard Holds the Power.
Right or wrong, She has the final word in all disputes. No arguing. It's a bad vibe for someone who isn't getting paid to be your girlfriend.

It's Only A Game. Chill Out...
The First Team To Score 10 Runs Wins The Game.
All bases must be touched by the runner to count.

Four Fouls Is An Out.
No bunting: a kick must travel more than half the distance to the pitcher or it is foul. 3 outs is an inning.

A Caught Pop-up Is An Out, Even If It Is Foul.
However, if a foul ball is caught and dropped, it stays foul. No runners advance.

Tagging Up Is Allowed After A Fair Catch.
If a fair pop-up is caught, the kicker is OUT but any base runners can run like hell to the next base IF they wait on base until the kick is caught OR run back and touch that base, then advance. All ties go to the runner.
You Are Out If You Come In Contact With The Ball.

A FORCE OUT is when the ball beats a runner to a base and there is another runner on the base behind. Otherwise, RUNNERS MUST BE TAGGED OUT. In UKA, a runner can run outside of the baseline and all the way to Loisaida to not get tagged OUT. If they can make it to a base without being touched by the ball, they're safe. However, no matter how a runner comes into contact with the ball, even an accidental ricochet off the backstop, they're OUT if touched.

A Runner Can Advance Only ONE Base On An Overthrow.
And - as in life - Stealing is just plain wrong.

Never EVER Throw The Ball At Anyone's Head.
See Rule #3. Beaned players advance a base. Beaners suffer scorn.

[MJnSeagrove]

I agree with the rules, but I don't understand...Foul or Fair territory....if a ball is caught....how is it dropped?

[scrltbegonya]

Think we shall cross through that second line about the ball being dropped...

MJ - can't wait to see you and your gal pal tomorrow. I hear you're bringing friends?

[jessifunn]

bring it on. i am on my way to the field.

[jessifunn]

great game, tons of funn. same time same place next week. see you there...if you can handle it.

[Smiling JOe]

great game, tons of funn. same time same place next week. see you there...if you can handle it.

I can handle it, but I will be elsewhere next Sunday. Wait a minute. I may come back in town just for kickball. I ain't scared, even though your team did win today . Good game.

ScarletB, thanks for putting it all together and making it happen, and a special thanks to Charlie, the Man with the Clipboard, keeping us all straight.

sj

[scrltbegonya]

No, thanks to all for coming. It was sooo much fun! Too bad 1/2 the crowd showed up late. I have grass stains for like, the first time in years (so sorry you missed the FALL, Kurt, really). And yes, special thanks to Charlie. I hear we have a 1st base ref/ump and a 3rd base ref/ump signed up for next week. Just hope they're on time.

SOOO...

next Sunday

4 pm

Bay Elementary

Be there or be 4 square!

BTW - have pics. Will post later tonite or tomorrow!

[scrltbegonya]

My legs are KILLING me. Man, am I out of shape!

[MJnSeagrove]

Great job Kelly! Andrea and I had a BAll! Great group of people so you can count us on being regulars. Thanks again. Did you pick up your bases?

[scrltbegonya]

Both sets were picked up. Thanks for asking and I AM SO GLAD Y'ALL CAME!!!

AND to sowal!

[John R]

i likee kickball. se you next sunday.