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: Matt Barcus

16 Celebrity Look-A-Like

17 Charities & Sponsor Bar

18-19 Dodgeball for Dummies

20 DOs & DONTs

21 Schedule.Scores.Standings

22 Pictures

Tom Zuppke

Winter 2012: Issue 2

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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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Backyard Sports Club

Spring 2012 Sports Schedule

Blue Diamond Sport: Wiffle Ball Days: Thursdays Season: April 12th – June 9th Location: Azalea Little League Complex - Norfolk, VA Sponsor Bar: Uno Chicago Grill Registration: $55.00/person Norfolk Freedom

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Sport: Dodgeball Days: Thursdays Season: May 3rd – June 29th Location: Boo Williams SportsPlex - Hampton, VA Sponsor Bar: TBA Registration: $60.00/person

Hampton Roads Crossfire Sport: Dodgeball Days: Fridays Season: April 13th – June 8th Location: TBA Sponsor Bar: TBA Registration: $55.00/person

The Untouchables Well...so far our team really isn't living up to our name 'The Untouchables'. We got spanked in game one against Menace to Sobriety and then slightly redeemed ourselves in game two against Rings Around Uranus. While we comprise of some pretty stellar athletes, we're pretty much clueless when it comes to strategy, throwing a dodgeball, dodging a dodgeball, staying within the lines, and overall knowledge of the rules! No biggy! :-) The most memorable play of the night occurred when captain Scott R. let a bullet fly directly off of fellow teammate Whitney S.'s face in warm-ups. That pretty much set the tone for what would soon follow! Stay tuned. We can only go up from here!!!

- BKR

Menace to Sobriety

Another week in the books and yet another victory for Menace 2 Sobriety. It was pretty much a group effort in this victory with everyone picking up some slack do to having to play a girl down as Courtney recovered from her tonsils surgery (or so she says, we all still think she had to get that laser hair surgery on her back taken care of finally). Compared to week 1 we all were very much more in tune as new teammates have meshed together very very good. Each of us knows where our strengths and weaknesses are and that alone will put us in the top spot in this league. The only thing we lacked this week was the showing at the bar afterwards but Sarah R, Amber, and myself drank enough for the whole team and danced our bootys off. In closing, good luck to the rest of the league fighting for 2nd place!

- Craig Horsley

Stranger Danger

Well, despite the devastating loss to FSR, we're definitely learning each other as a team. The season started with two tough games, and hopefully we'll catch a break soon. We might not have won on the field, but we're definitely ready to represent at the bar every week!

- Tom “SheetKan” Zuppke

FSR

FSR came into this match with their chests puffed out like they just got out of the gym (even though none of them even know where that is). A strong victory in Week 1 brought them into this match very confident about their star players Joseph Cashwell (JC) and James Wilcox (Harry Potter). The beginning started out pretty even between the two teams until newcomer Chelsea toppled Stranger Danger Captain Tom Zuppke in a last minute 1v1. Team FSR shows some great potential so far in the early stages of this league.

- Tom “SheetKan” Zuppke

Troop 417 Time to recognize my fantastic teammates for their valiant effort on Friday with the following awards: • Best dodging award: Shaun • Best follower of strategy award: Mitch • Female laser arm award: Erin S. • Male laser arm award: Kyle • Most likely to have my back in a dodgeball brawl award: Hern • Best hands award: Rachel • Most encouraging in the face of defeat award: Linda • Best sportsmanship awards: Steph & Brooke • Female MVP of the night: Tyler • Male MVP of the night: JC HUGE thank you to my refs: Hern, Steph, Brooke and Linda. You guys took much more abuse than necessary and hung in there.

- Erin Freeman

Honey Badger Don’t Care

Woop Woop Team Honey Badger Don't Care for another win this week!!! It was a great match, Troop 417 was fun to play against, and we partied hard to celebrate the win at Crazy

Wing afterwards! Welcome to the team Travis and Jackie!!! - a dynamic husband and wife duo that got my vote for MVP of last week's games - Travis had a couple last man standing games where he pulled out wins each time! Learning lots of new things about my new teammates and finding a lot of similarities - we love shots and we love to dance like fools! LOL Hope the rest of the team can join us this

week at Crazy Wing/Eagle's Nest!!! Team Rings Around Uranus...we'll see you Friday night on the dodgeball court!

- Sarah Harsche

Sloppy Seconds

What a great game from both teams. Even though we lost a close one. All i got to say is that no pre-drinking before games....water and Gatorade for now on. My team did a great job and hope to improve as the season goes on.

- Jon Reyes

Rings Around Uranus

In our first game of the night, we came out STRONG! We met up with Sloppy Seconds, whom we did not want to take lightly. We knew that if we wanted to win, we had to go out there focused and do what we all

know how to do, Kick Some “Anus.” The game started off good, where both teams were winning one here, one there. But then the arguments (between the 2 teams and amongst the refs) started to heat the game up! Again, this could be because of a combination of the league being new, not everyone knowing the rules, and the refs not seeing everything (which they will not be able to see every little thing). But the most important thing was that we held it together, and became victorious with something like a 7-3 win (give or take one or two). I would like to give shout outs to Danny Songer and Jon Teach! It was

their first night out at dodge ball, and they were really lead our team in this victory! Job Well Done Guys!!!

- Nicky LeBlanc

Rings Around Uranus Our second game of the night was against one of the more dominant teams in the league. We were exhausted (as we had 5 girls, and 1 of them was injured) but we knew we had to still come out strong against Charm and the gang! The game started off great, with both teams remaining pretty close in score, until we started to fall apart. There was a little arguing, but nothing that would have GREATLY affected the game’s outcome. The score was 5-4, and we just started to break down. Charm’s team continued to remain strong and they were, at this point, the more dominant team. By this time, they were definitely "Untouchable!" LOL!

- Nicky LeBlanc

The Untouchables After playing our first set of games against MTS, we were beat. Especially our girls! We were down to only 4 girls to play , so that means no subs for us. We had Jennie off on her honeymoon (why couldn’t you leave on Saturday or Friday after our games?!?! Jk) Casey hurt her foot while at the bars (no more going out for you, you’re on restriction until after Dodgeball season is over), and then we had Susan who napped through our games (No napping! Drink some 5-hour Energy, girl!) Luckily, we had Caroline…she beasted it through all of the games as the last woman standing! How she did it, I have no clue! I would have just stood still and been like, ok please hit me so I can catch my breath. But we had fun playing against RAU. They had some pretty strong arms on that team. I didn’t know Barcus had an arm, I knew he could kick the $hi out of the ball, but I was shocked to see these 45 mph balls whiz pass my face. Great job to both teams, we hope to play ya’ll again!

- Charm Reyes

Bing-Bongs and Chick-A-Dees

I don’t know which team has the most hot headed player of the league, mine or Jon’s. Between Ronnie and JR., I was pretty certain that one of them would start throwing blows

Sloppy Seconds

Wow. Double headers is no fun. I was tired. We played well but ran out of steam in the head. BB and CaD played well and had a great game plan by trying to gather all the balls on their side of the court. Well played. We look forward to seeing you guys again.

- Jon Reyes

before the game was over. C’mon guys, it’s just dodge ball! Let’s leave our attitudes off the turf and have fun! Don’t let the foam balls get you all worked up! All in all, it was a pretty great game! We were ahead, Sloppy was ahead, then we were ahead again. It was back and forth for awhile, but in the end, Bing Bongs were able to get that win. God, what a feeling! We beat JON’s Team! Yay!

- Stella Solorzano

Hit It & Bounce

WE SLAUGHTERED THEM! In the last game.

But really... They might have won slightly more games (I blame James's head-mounted laser sight... Camera?? Psh!), but we definitely lost more blood and took WAAAAAAY more face-shots. Look out for these guys, I'm fairly sure they kill kittens & babies in their spare time... We had a blast playing you guys, though! Love you mean it!

Tiger Blood So, while I was at the Pre-Plunge taking some great pics of our fellow dodgeballers, I noticed Heidi had a head cam. A light bulb lit up! Why not use it during Friday's games.

GENIUS! I'm not sure if I got any footage yet but I looked and felt like the Terminator with the LAAA-ZER. Anyways, enough about me and more about my team. We had one strategy...AIM FOR FACE!!! It worked out well and I believe we hit one person four times with that rule. Sorry Becki...we didn't mean to. My team was fearless...just knocking people left and right like the metal ducks at the amusement park. All I heard was...

PA-TING, here...PA-TING there. Nick "Cannon...not to be confused with Mariah's boo" Jones was the All-Star of the evening. Nicky Dewey finally got her first kill! It was 18-1 with Hit-It and Bounce winning the last match. It was a fun game for everyone and we were able to fit 19 games within the time period.

- James Salgado

Social Calendar of Events

The Dirt (Dirty Dancing)

Celebrity Look-a-Like Rob Wells (Trailer Park Boys) Jeff Bouley (Tiger Blood)

The Hookup Hmmm…what can be said about Matt Barcus that is in any way appropriate to publish in this newsletter? Ok, this one may be short! He is a fireman by day and by night, there’s no telling what he is or what he does. Barcus is a complete anomaly to most. How he gets whole teams from a different state to follow everything he does and dress in Jersey Shore gear is so amazing to me! But anytime you’re around Baby Barcus a good time is sure to be had. He’ll make damn sure of that! A few things about him you should know: He loves to wear speedos, he loves to chase boys around wearing his speedos, you may even see him kiss a boy or two in his speedos…oh and keep an eye out for other girls trying to make a move on him…his stache really attracts the ladies!

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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

Menace to Sobriety 2 2 0 0 Rings Around Uranus 3 2 1 0 The Untouchables 3 2 1 0 Bing-Bongs & Chick-A-Dees 2 2 0 1 Honey Badger Don’t Care 3 2 1 1 FSR 2 2 1 0 Tiger Blood 3 1 2 0 Sloppy Seconds 3 1 2 0 Hit It & Bounce 3 0 3 0 Stranger Danger 2 0 2 0 Troop 417 2 0 2 0

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

Week 1 Score Board

Standings

Week 3 Schedule, Friday Feb. 10th

Teams Score Menace to Sobriety vs. The Untouchables 9 - 2 FSR vs. Stranger Danger 9 - 2 Troop 417 vs. Honey Badger Don’t Care 3 - 7 Rings Around Uranus vs. Sloppy Seconds 7 - 5 Rings Around Uranus vs. The Untouchables ? - ? Bing-Bongs & Chick-A-Dees vs. Sloppy Seconds 9 - 5 Tiger Blood vs. Hit it & Bounce 19 - 1

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