Hampton Roads Crossfire

2 About “The Bench”

3 Advertisements

4 Hoops for the Cure

5 BSC Spring Leagues

6-12 Team Write-Ups

13 Social Calendar

14 “The Dirt”

15 The Hookup: Tom Zuppke

16 Charities & Sponsor Bar

17-18 Dodgeball for Dummies

19 DOs & DONTs

20 Schedule.Scores.Standings

21 Pictures

Tom Zuppke

Winter 2012: Issue 1

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Contests

Every team will be offered a space every edition of the Newsletter to submit something funny... write about their game... whatever...and since we’re doing a newsletter every Wednesday of every week, you have plenty of time to come up with something! If your team doesn’t submit anything, and isn’t in the newsletter, talk to your captain!

Ideas for Team Submissions When I say, submit something for your team, here are some ideas: • Play by plays of the game • Document the debauchery at the bar - i.e. describing someone’s amazing acting skills hobbling across the bar with a “sprained ankle” just to Ice a teammate. ] • Draw pictures!!!!! • Favorite quotes, poems, song lyrics, movie scripts, YouTube video, or motivational speeches! • Email chains from the morning after . • Funny pictures of you, your team, or something random on the internet • Give your team member awards - drunkest, loudest, person with the least shame, best off the face catch, etc.! • Anything. Really. Someone on your team is creative.

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Sloppy Seconds

Troop 417

I really didn't know what to expect from this team, b/c everyone was new. What can I say this was the first time I've played on a dodgeball team. I had my reservations. Our first game we came to dominate.....i don't know any other way to play. I didn't realize how tired I was going to be and the amount of running and dodging you have to do. Even though we won the game we still need to figure out some strategies to the game and learn the rules a little better. Great game from Troop 417 can't wait to play ya'll again. The bar scene was even better. Haven't had this much fun at a bar since kickball as Blue Balls in the winter. It was a epic season, and very unforgettable. I think this season will be epic of a lot of shenanigans....CAN"T WAIT!!!!

- Jon Reyes

Since we didn’t earn the winner’s pitcher of beer, I’d like to give my team some recognition for being the absolutely amazing people that they are: • Most eager to be a Girl Scout award: Mitch • Most likely to show up to a dodgeball game in formal wear after quitting the team award: Daniel • Let’s throw down award: Brooke • I’ve played every game, but I don’t need a break endurance award: Rachel • Laser arm award: JC • Best sportsmanship award: Tyler • It’s past my curfew, but I’m not leaving until I finish my pitcher of beer award: Hern • Female MVP of the night: Steph • Male MVP of the night: Shaun • We’re too cool for dodgeball award: Keith and Whiz We had a blast, we’ll learn the game, we’ll improve, and Jon, we’ll be ready for you in Week 6.

- Erin Freeman

Menace to Sobriety

Honey Badger Don’t Care Way to kick some dodgeball ARSE this week Team Honey Badger Don't Care! We played 20+ games and everyone gave it their all! Some memorable moments include our own Ashley Van Hoozen taking a dodgeball to the face...twice!...Monica Lovett diving like no other to make that MVP catch!...Billie Jo Clarke always being the last WOman standing on the court...Billy Lamb thinking he's on the Honey Beavers team (it's Badgers, Billy!)... Aaron Groat yet again being the target for the other team (just like last kickball season Aaron lol) and Mike Tyskowski and Nick Thayer tearin'

it up on the dance floor!....for the rest of team Honey Badger Don't Care, if I didn't see you at Crazy Wing or Eagle's Nest last Friday, you’re a$$ better be there drinking with us this Friday!! Until next week...you're going down Troop 417! lol :)

- Sarah Harsche

FSR

Tiger Blood

I didn't know what to really expect. This is my first dodgeball league and I'm pretty sure it was the first for the rest of the team. Strategy Schm-rategy. We went balls to the wall. Simple enough (in my Arnold voice)..."I pick up the ball. I throw it". Although we lost the game, we learned how to play together and had lots of fun.

- James Salgado

Rings Around Uranus

Hit It & Bounce

Rings Around Uranus consists mostly of all “newbies” to the dodgeball world. There’s a mixture of kickballers and soccer players, so there are definitely some athletes on this team. Most of us went

into the game, not really knowing what to expect. Either way, we came, we saw, and WE WON! I cannot continue without mentioning the AWESOME Heather Linzy!!! Heather was the most dominant female in the game (even going one-on-one with the opposing team’s guys and WINNING)! I will also mention Wes McClain. Wes and his kickball style side-arm throws totally surprised the other team! His strong arm would make that ball curve and hit people that were not expecting it at all!

Throughout the game, there was a lot of bickering (mainly with the ref because of some calls or “the lack there of”). And there was also a lot of bickering between the females on the two teams. All in all, it was a great game, we had fun and we are ready to do some more dominating in the weeks to come! Having beaten the opposing team 7-5, and with Matt “The Experience” Barcus leading our team, we know that there will be more victorious Fridays in our future! - Nicky LeBlanc

Our first game together was a close one. In the midst of rule confusion and first week-it is with players and refs, we gave Rings Around Uranus a run for their money. There were

plenty of little arguments and yelling (admittedly, mostly from our side), but I think a lot of that had to do with either not having an intimate knowledge of the rules and thinking the other team was cheating, or knowing the other team was cheating because they may not have had an intimate knowledge of the rules. Either way, we have no hard feelings and I hope that goes both ways.

- Jason Castellano

The Untouchables Well well well….Dodgeball isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Shortening the boundary lines made a world of difference. For those of you who made it to the scrimmage games, you know what I'm talking about. My

Stranger Danger

Eh hem, Team Stranger Danger had a little difficulty with their Backyard Sports Club debut. Showing up with players of all shapes and sizes, thirsty for a win, it seems that they haven't

found the right combination players to achieve total domination on the field. Honorable mention go to rookie dodgeballer Heidi Etter with her sneak attack on The Untouchable's rockstar Robbie Wright. Only time will tell if League President and Dodgeball Veteran Tom Zuppke can harness the power before him to mold a championship team.....

- Tom “SheetKan” Zuppke

arm hurt for a week after the scrimmages! So this was the first time for many on my team to play dodgeball since elementary school, and a couple have never played in their lives. Going into this game, I was really nervous, I look over at Stranger Danger thinking they've probably been playing for years and are about to whoop dat a$$ and I also see this tall as crap dude (Patrick "The Monster" Hannon) who's like 10 feet tall who could probably flick the ball and it would go 100 mph at my face! I was sweating before we even started. Thanks to our Captain, Scott Reinen for picking grey,

perfect color for pit stains! MVP goes to Jennie Williams and Jeff "Smooth Operator" White. They were pretty much the last two standing for most of the sets. At one point each of them were the last one standing and took out at least 4 of the Stranger Danger members to win the set for "The Untouchables!" Great job to both teams for an awesome game. We had a lot of fun!

- Charm Reyes

Hit It & Bounce

Honey Badger Don’t Care

This game was kind of a bloodbath. The second game in our week 1 double-header (thanks BYSC) was met with a relatively exhausted Hit it and Bounce. HBDC was overall pretty coordinated and had some good strategy going on, so they had a decent edge over us. We did have a couple of issues--not being able to hear the head ref being one of them. Erin, not having the loudest voice, really kept her cool when our team went crazy over her hand coming down before anyone was ready--we just didn't hear her. After that, we actually started paying attention. There were some other heated moments, like Becki gearing up for war over a head shot on the other team and delaying the game until happy hour was long over. We were at fault, by the way--but bless her "always back your teammates" heart. All things considered, HBDC had some stand-up players on their team and were overall honorable and fun to play against.

- Jason Castellano

Bing-Bongs and Chick-A-Dees

Tiger Blood

Good Leord….perhaps we should have named our team “The Hurt Line” instead of Bing Bongs and Chickadees! I don’t know if people didn’t stretch good enough or what (I’m hoping this is the case and not that we have probably the oldest players in the league), but here is a list of injuries/soreness my team reported: “my back is still sore,” “the back of my legs hurt -it’s weird,” “my throwing arm is tight, and “dang, am I out of shape….” Heck, I think JR even pulled a butt muscle! Whatever the case, Bing Bongs and Chickadees had a great time and Crazy Wing was even crazier! Can’t wait til next week!

- Stella Solorzano

Raise your hands if you want a doubleheader....yeah, I hear silence. You aren't dodgeball ready unless you play a doubleheader. Tiger Blood had a great start by winning the first 3 games. Then we hit the 'wall'. Halfway through the game, my teammates weren't as eager to play another match. I was even tired watching Nicky Dewey jump around (look at the video posted on the Facebook group page). We lost one, then two, then all of a sudden it was 3-3. It was a back and forth battle but Bing Bongs came out the victor with 8-6. We had a strategy in this game and the team chemistry was there. If this was only game of the night, I think the outcome would have been different...

- James Salgado

Social Calendar of Events

The Dirt (Dirty Dancing)

The Hookup Tom “SKT” Zuppke aka the “Manther” is the only natural predator to cougars worldwide. While scary at first sight, this guy is actually gentle, humorous and kind in nature. He has been sighted thuggin out to Taylor Swift during his pregame rituals, while living the “Sexy and I know it” Lifestyle. When he’s not dodging or kicking balls, he volunteers are the Norfolk SPCA, runs adventure races, studies Criminal Justice, and is saving his pennies for another motorcycle. You can’t go wrong with this one ladies….OR CAN YOU?!?!?

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Charities & Sponsor Bar

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Dodgeball

• Number of Players: There is a minimum number of 10 players and a maximum of 20 players allowed on a team roster. All players must be listed on the roster and acknowledge upon registration the Terms & Conditions to participate.

• Adding Players: Players may be added at any time until the Final T-shirt order date.

• Players on the Field: A team may have no more than 8 players on the field at one time. A team can have a maximum of 4 female and 4 male players on the field at a time. A team must have at least 6 players ( 3 female players and 3 male players) to avoid a forfeit.

• Age: Players must be 21 years of age at the start of the season.

• Health Insurance: Must have proof of health insurance. • Team Membership: Players may only play for one team • Violations: Teams that violate the rules in this section will

forfeit the entire season’s games.

• Time: All games have a 45 minute time limit. All games must start on time.

• T-Shirts: The Commissioner will provide each team with T-shirts for its roster. All players must wear their team shirts for each game.

• Permitted Alterations: Players may add their names, number, and other similar personal information to their T-shirts. Players’ additions may not cover the Backyard Sports Club or sponsor logo.

• Excluded Alterations: Players may not add any corporate information to their T-shirts, including website addresses and company names. Players may not include any offensive material on their T-shirts. The Commissioner has the exclusive right to determine whether additions are offensive.

• Penalty: Players who do not wear the official Backyard Sports Club T-shirt will be sidelined for that game.

• The Backyard Sports Club will supply all field equipment, including a balls and lines

• 7 regulation size balls should be used: 4 Blockers™ (8.5") and 3 Stingers™ (6").

• Ball layout goes as follows: Blocker, Stinger, Blocker, Blocker, Stinger, Blocker.

• Substitutions must be made prior to the start of the game. No substitutions can be made during a game, except in cases of injury.

• Retrievers: are individuals designated to retrieve balls that go out of play. Teams are responsible for providing retrievers.

• You may use players that are out as retrievers. • Retrievers may not enter the court at any time. • Retrievers are only allowed to field balls from their side of

the court.

• A game played until all opponents on one side have been eliminated. The first team to eliminate all its opponents is declared the winner, and will receive one point for each win. Both teams will play as many matches as they can within the 45 minute time limit to achieve points. A game that is in play during the 45 minute time will be considered a null game.

• A player shall be deemed "out" when a live ball hits any part of the player's body, clothing, or uniform.

• If a player is hit by a live ball rebounding off another player.

• A defending player catches a live ball they have thrown. • A player that crosses the lines within their box.

Dodgeball

• The Rush occurs at the beginning of each game or reset. • Upon the official's signal, both teams rush to center court

and attempt to retrieve as many balls as possible. • A team may rush with as many or as few players as it

wants, but at least one person from each team has to Rush.

• There is no limit to how many balls an individual player may retrieve.

• Players may not slide or dive head first into the neutral zone or they will be called out.

• Crossing over the neutral zone will result in an "out.“ • Players may not physically grab and pull another player

across the neutral zone or prevent them from returning to their side of the court.

• The player and the ball must go completely behind the attack line. During the Rush, any ball retrieved from the neutral zone must be returned behind the attack line before it may be thrown at an opponent. A ball that hasn't crossed the attack line is considered a dead ball, any hits or catches are voided plays. After the ball crosses the attack line on the initial rush; balls can be thrown near the center line.

• There are several ways to put a ball into play following a Rush.

• A player carries the ball across the attack line. • A player passes the ball a teammate who is behind or

carries it across the attack line.

• There is only one team timeout during the 45 minute time limit.

• Players can defend themselves by blocking the ball in flight with another ball but must retain control over the ball they are blocking with. A player dropping or losing possession of the blocking ball is deemed "out."

• Any blocked ball rebounding off another ball is considered live. Any player hit by the rebounding ball is deemed "out." If a player catches a rebound ball then the thrower is out.

• The act of squeezing the ball in order to alter the thrown or blocked ball is not allowed.

• The act of intentionally delaying the game. • If a referee determines that a player or team is stalling,

the referee will warn player or team. If the stalling continues, at the referees discretion, player or team will lose possession of all balls on their side.

• If both teams are stalling a reset should occur

• If any part of the player's body touches the endlines or far neutral zone line, the player shall be deemed "out".

• Momentum that carries a player out of bounds while making a catch. Must have control of the ball prior to going out of bounds. Both thrower and catcher will be considered out. If there is no control of the ball then the person falling out of bounds will be out.

• Teams will be asked to officiate other games. Four (4) officials will be asked to officiate each match. In compensation for ref duties Backyard Sports Club will buy a pitcher for the refs.

• Primary responsibility is to signal the start/end of games. • Rule in cases where teams can not agree; must attempt to

observe all the action on the court. Although it may not be possible to see all questionable plays, the monitor must be diligent in his/her observation of the game.

• Monitor shall allow teams to reach a decision, before making an official “call.”

• Keep track of out of bound infractions • Rule whether a player was legally eliminated

The 1st rule is not to

lose…the 2nd rule is not

to forget the 1st rule.

The Dos and DONTs

• DO NOT bring alcoholic beverages to Chilled Ponds. They have a bar there for you to purchase drinks.

• DO clean up after yourselves! Unfortunately, maid service was cut out of Backyard

Sports Club’s budget due to the economy. • DO be friendly to the Refs: Please do not yell at them…just remember, you’re the one

that will look like a jerk if you yell at them. • DO NOT be “that guy.” When you do something stupid, you’re not excluded from any

laws just because you are wearing a Backyard Sports Club t-shirt. • DO NOT leave a fellow dodgeballer behind; we take care of our own. Don’t let your

teammate drink like a champ and drive home. Find the closest decent looking guy/gal, introduce them, and have them go home together.

• DO NOT be bitter. It’s super important that if you end up having a “sleep over” with a

fellow dodgeballer, be cool with them for weeks to follow. We’re a small community, you’re gonna end up seeing them all season! When they drop you off at your car, hug it out, smile…and say “hi” the following week.

• DO NOT try to guess that persons name! • DO go to our sponsor Bar, Eagles' Nest Country Rockin' Bar and Crazy Wing Cantina. It’s

what the cool kids are doing. • DO NOT fight! This is a fun league, HAVE FUN! If you fight, fun’s over for you, you’ll be

kicked out. • DO always wear your Backyard Sports Club shirt. I know laundry once a week may be

too much, so it’s cool if you go a couple weeks without washing….unless you’ve got bad B.O. like Robbie Wright!

• DO NOT smoke in Chilled Ponds!

**DISCLAIMER** Nothing in the Backyard Sports Club Newsletter is to be taken seriously, except for the schedules and scores! Please send scores, recaps, pictures, questions, funny quotes, and/or any information that you would like to be added into the week’s newsletter to backyardsportsclub@gmail.com

7:30 Games • Menace to Sobriety vs. The Untouchables Court 1 • FSR vs. Stranger Danger Court 2 • Troop 417 vs. Honey Badger Don’t Care Court 3 • Rings Around Uranus vs. Sloppy Seconds Court 4 8:30 Games • Rings Around Uranus vs. The Untouchables Court 1 • Bing-Bongs & Chick-A-Dees vs. Sloppy Seconds Court 2 • Tiger Blood vs. Hit It & Bounce Court 3

Sloppy Seconds 1 1 0 0 Menace to Sobriety 1 1 0 1 The Untouchables 1 1 0 1 Honey Badger Don’t Care 2 1 1 0 Bing-Bongs & Chick-A-Dees 1 1 0 0 Rings Around Uranus 1 1 0 0 FSR 1 1 0 0 Hit It & Bounce 2 0 2 0 Tiger Blood 2 0 2 0

Week 1 Score Board

Standings

Week 2 Schedule, Friday Feb. 3rd

Teams Score

Troop 417 vs. Sloppy Seconds 2 - 11

Menace To Sobriety vs. Honey Badger Don’t Care 10 - 1

Tiger Blood vs. FSR 2 - 6

Rings Around Uranus vs. Hit It & Bounce 7 - 5

The Untouchables vs. Stranger Danger 9 - 5

Hit it & Bounce vs. Honey Badger Don’t Care 4 - 8

Bing-Bongs & Chick-A-Dees vs. Tiger Blood 8 - 5

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