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When does the fall dodgeball season run?

Beginning Tuesday, October 4th, the season runs 9 weeks, two of those weeks being playoffs. Games are held at either 8pm or 9pm each Tuesday. 

How large is a team and how many females on a team?

A team is typically 8-12 players large, with usually 3-4 females. Having said that, there have been very successful all female teams (I lost to the “Sand Boxes” in finals last summer). The more reliable your members, the less players you need. I suggest new teams to have 10 players for a new team.

Why should I play dodgeball?

Exercise, meeting new people, networking, it’s a blast, very little athletic abilities required, inexpensive, and we play with a “fun first attitude.”

How much does it cost?

Depending on if you are a student or not, you can see current prices by clicking on the registration link at the top of the page. Students will be receiving some sort of subsidy by the TRU Student’s Union, so fees are TBD.

More questions to come. Email me as well with any questions you have!

Every Tuesday, 8 or 9pm, South Sa-Hali Elementary.

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Just to give you an idea, through dodgeball I’ve found a job, and acquired customers, and convinced the woman of my dreams to date me. You want to talk about networking? This is your chance to meet hundreds of people in a fun and semi-competitive setting!

Anyways, here is the list:

• At the beginning of the game when the Games Coordinator (GC) calls you over, you should introduce yourself to the other captain and the GC. Shake hands and wish him or her good luck
• At the end of the game, three cheers and shaking hands is customary at all competition levels

Those are the easy and obvious ones, but there are a few that might not be obvious to new players:

• When someone on the other team does something exceptional, like dives for a ball and catches it, or throws a really good ball that hits you, it’s nice to say “good catch” or “good throw” even though it’s the other team
• If there is only one member of your team left on the court, it’s considered good sportsmanship for your out-of-play team mates to raise their hand (indicating they are not in play), and kick balls over to the other team. It’s only necessary to do this if balls are piling up on your side
• If an opponent has fallen or is caught right at the center line, an angry hard through is not necessary to get the other player out
• If a player is crouching or flat on the ground and gets hit in the head, the throw is still legal. It’s customary to stop play to make sure that player is ok before continuing
• If a wild throw is made that is high, even if it’s not at risk of hitting someone above the shoulders, one should apologize quickly to the other team
• Friendly sh*t-talking to another team that you know, and are friends with is encouraged, but intimidating a new team will not be tolerated

Think of something else? Feel free to post in the comments!