FAQs
Organizational Info
Are
you guys a real corporation?
Yes. Our Articles of Incorporation
were signed on August 25th, 2005.
The Arizona Corporate Commission approved
Tucson Dodgeball Incorporated on September
3rd, 2005.
Why
did you guys decide to incorporate?
We were tired of being kicked around
by local authorities and felt that
the best way to solicit donations
and support from members of the community
is by means of offering tax deductions.
We also seek to protect ourselves
from liability and insurance issues
since dodgeball has grown in popularity.
What
is your mission statement?
Our mission is to build, improve and
maintain communities by advocating
the integral values of teamwork, athleticism
and interaction through the sport
of Dodgeball and various other social
activities.
How
long have you been playing Dodgeball?
The founding members of TDI have been
involved in Dodgeball since mid summer
of 2003.
What
is the skill level of your players?
Our players range from beginner to
National Dodgeball League certified
professional.
Do
you have any leagues? We
are in the process of testing out
leagues at the YMCA on Monday nights.
Contact Steve for more info.
What is Team
Evil? Team Evil is a band
of the most deadly dodgeball players
Tucson has to offer. The name is based
on a reference to the film Shaolin
Soccer. Team Evil has played
in Vegas the past two years.
Why
Dodgeball? Founded by bored
college students, Dodgeball has become
successful because it is cheap, easy
to play and is a sport where everyone
has an equal role in the team’s success.
Wednesday
Night Dodgeball Info
What
are the rules for Wednesday night?
The rules can be found on
our Rules
Page.
Where
do you guys play? We currently
play at the Lohse Downtown YMCA located
at 60
W. Alameda St.
When
do you guys meet? Every Wednesday
from 8:00 to 10:00.
How
much does it cost? The cost
for admission is $2.00. All proceeds
to go back into our program (rent,
etc.).
What
is the age range of your members?
We have enjoyed members from the age
of 9 to past 30. The average age of
players is around 18. Though there
isn’t an age limit yet, please carefully
read and sign the YMCA Dodgeball Parental
Disclaimer if you choose to allow
your child to participate.
What kind
of balls do you use? In the
past, we used pretty much whatever
people brought in on Saturday nights
(seen below for nostalgia). Currently,
we usually use standard ball sizes
and shapes: four of the standard 8"
size balls featured on Dodgeball
the movie, and sometimes two 4"
stingers.
Balls used
in the past:
|
The
"Arsenal."
The standard 8" balls
are on the left, stingers
are on the right. |
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| The
Hornet.
Like standard 8"
balls, but lighter. It
can be thrown harder and
therefore "stings"
like a hornet. The hornet
popped, and it is dearly
missed. |
|
|
| Chaos
ball.
It might look like this
spiky ball isn't going
to hit you, but then,
BAM! it curves right into
you. It's very hard to
control, and adds an element
of chaos to the game.
|
|
|
| The
Ball of Shame. This
overinflated pool volleyball
is hard to throw and extremely
easy to catch. People
hit by it are "shamed"
because if you get out
by this ball, you look
like a fool. The ball
in this picture has been
retired, but its "son"
has since replaced it. |
|
|
| The
Princess Ball.
It's small, but it can
pack a punch if thrown
hard. |
|
|
| Shields.
Overinflated balls that
if thrown, are likely
to be caught. They're
used for blocking other
balls. |
|
|
| Stingers.
Pay attention. Otherwise,
you're likely to be hit
by one of these little
fellas! |
|
Do
you have tournaments? Tournaments
occur on a regular basis on a statewide
and nationwide basis. Visit tucsondodgeball.com
and USDL.com
for updates.
