From the Desk of Nicole: Mercury Week 1

Mercury Ballerz! 

 

Welcome! Welcome! Keep reading this email because some of the info is awesome stuff you'll need all season long! 

 

First - you can find the schedule HERE 

There is only a 10 min. grace period so make sure to get to the fields early! Refs and equipment must arrive early, not at game time, please. No new inning can start after 8:30 for the early game or after 9:45 for the late game, regardless of start time. 

 

RULES! They're your friend! Find them HERE 

 

A few safety items to keep in mind:

• The Safety Base: when running to first base, make sure to hit the outside base. The fielder will tag the inside base. HOWEVER, sometimes an errant ball forces the fielder to use the safety base, in which case the runner needs to change course to the inside base. This only applies at first base! 
• Base Path: In short - get outta the way! Especially if you're not making a play, make sure you're WAY out of the runner's path. And remember that the base path is not a straight line from base to base, given the runner's arc. 
• No metal cleats! Ouch! 

Shirts! A handful of shirts are in - you can get them from your captain tonight. However, many are not in yet, so please contact your captain on a matching color to wear tonight. 

 

FUN STUFF! As if playing kickball isn't enough, head to The Arena after games to participate in BAR GAMES! Didn't win on the field? No biggie, this season we'll be keeping Social Standings! Each week at the bar there will be different and fun games to participate in and represent your team. We'll even be introducing a new Social Games Trophy as well to the winning team! 

 

This week we're keeping it simple! FLIP CUP! Challenge the team you faced on the field to some good ol' fashioned flip cup! A minimum of 3 players, no maximum, as long as team sizes are even on each side. Winner is best of 3 rounds. *Note: You may use water, soda pop, beer, whatever you'd like. Teams supply their own beverages for play* Those who represent their team in flip cup could also win a raffle ticket to toss into the ticket tub! 

 

Ticket Tub? Whaaaat? Each week at the bar, you can earn yourself a raffle ticket! Write your name and team name on it and toss it into the tub. Each week, we'll draw a name to win some sweet stuff! Did you participate in Meet n Greet BINGO? You already have a ticket in the tub and are eligible to win this weeks prize: WAKA swag! This week you must be present to win the prize. Later on in the season you can win gift certificates for The Arena and even a FREE season of WAKA Kickball! 

 

And finally, we bring you: MYSTERY WEEK! Week 8 of the regular season is up in the air! During week one games, Captain's, find me to draw your piece of paper telling you what conference your team will be in. Conferences and how that will work for week 8 will be announced in next week's email. Yippie! 

 

That's all for now, Ballerz! Please remember to check your reffing and equipment duties! See y'all at the field! 

 

Happy Kicking,

 

Nicole