Win or lose, what's better than being out there having fun with friends? And the upside of kickball for grown-ups is the chance to go to a local bar. Lake Effect Kickball brings a fresh new twist to the adult recreational sports scene. Kickball... yes, just like you played in 5th grade, is a game that closes the age and gender gap, if but a little. This great playground pastime is now back for adults 21 and older to enjoy. We at Lake Effect Kickball encourage rivalries, cheering, and general fun; but if you are an individual looking for an extremely competitive sport, our leagues may not be for you. Remember, it's just kickball, you can’t really get that worked up or mad about anything…it's just kickball. The idea behind kickball - past and present - is to have fun first, win second. And... the upside of kickball for grown-ups is the chance to go to a local sponsor bar after the game, socialize and hang out. ABOUT
Kickball seasons are 8 weeks long with an additional 2 weeks of playoffs for the top teams. Depending on your regular season record and tie-breakers. Rules
Kickball is back, now for adults 21 and older to enjoy. Win, lose or draw, here at Lake Effect Kickball our mission is to have fun.
· Each player must be 21 years of age or older to play in the Lake Effect Kickball League
· All players must sign and agree to the waiver form and terms and conditions during registration for each season.
· Players must wear a current season matching Lake Effect Kickball T-shirt.
· Players may not use metal spikes
· Teams have a maximum size of 16 and a minimum of 10. No matter the size of the team a minimum of 8 players or a maximum of 10 players on the field are required to begin and continue play.
· Teams must field at least 3 women. If more then 8 players teams need 4 women (ex. 8 players 5 males 3 females, 9 players 5 males 4 females).
· Any team having less than 8 players and/or less than 3 girls beyond 15 minutes of the start of the game will forfeit the game.
· 10 players will take the field (4 players in the outfield). A pitcher and catcher are mandatory. The minimum players that your team can field is 8.
· Each team must have at least 4 women on the roster and 3 women on the field at all times.
· All efforts should be made not to have two or more males kick in a row. The batting order should be evenly spaced (ex. male, female, male, female, male, female etc)
· Pitching must be underhand only. Pitchers must pitch from the rubber.
· Umpire will determine if a pitch is a ball or strike.
· Pitching that is slow, easy to kick, and fun is recommended, but not required.
· A foul ball is a strike, if a kick is fouled on the third strike the result of the play will be an out.
· Players maybe out if a player in the field catches the ball in the air, tags out a runner, or throws out the runner (Don’t throw at peoples heads).
· Runners cannot lead off of or steal bases.
· Each team gets three outs per inning. Games are seven innings per game. Games average an hour in duration. Games will not go over 1 hour 15 minutes.
· Officials will end a game at the top of an inning if time, weather or other factors determine that the game cannot be finished.
· There is a 10 run mercy rule enforced at the end of the 5th inning.
· Extra Innings are not to be played aside from the playoffs.
· Base running is the same as baseball or softball.
· Lake Effect Kickball expects all persons to act with good manners and high standards of behavior.
· “UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR” Each player is responsible for his/her own actions and may incur disciplinary actions as a result of unsportsmanlike conduct. In other words if your mother would not approve of your behavior neither will Lake Effect Kickball.
· The Lake Effect Kickball field will be setup as a baseball field with the bases about 60 feet apart. No objects other then players should be on or near the field during play.
· Base coaches can be used.
· Anything that a team, player, or fans bring onto the field they are required to bring out. That includes any mess that their pets might make. Also all pets must be on leash and the owner/guardian of the pet is solely responsible for keeping the pet off the field and away from possible injuries to itself and Lake Effect Kickball player.
· Check Lake Effect Kickball social media outlets for all weather related updates. Games will be played in most weather.
· Both the Park Law and the Erie County Alcohol Policy apply at all times (No alcohol at the games, that is why we have a sponsor).
· And Most importantly…. Support our sponsor! After the games we will be going to the Sandbar on the corner or Peninsula and 8th Street to enjoy drink and food specials that you will receive if and only if you are wearing your Lake Effect Kickball team shirt.
