How Does It Work?

As with all of ZogSports' leagues, dodgeball is co-ed. It's 6 on 6, but a team is allowed to play with 4 to reduce forfeits. When you have 6 on the court, you must have at least 2 women. (If you have only 4 players, at least 1 must be a woman.) Each "match" is round-robin, 4 games against 2 opponents, and we keep it exciting for everyone on the team through our three divisions (Players, Casual and Extremely Casual).

What’s the Cost and What’s Included?

Early/regular registration will open July 21 and close August 1/15 or earlier if the league sells out. League fees are $775/875 for a team of 12 players ($35 for each additional player over 12 - no limit to number of players on your roster) and $80/90 for individuals (we'll get everyone on a team). ZogSports donates a percentage of our profit to charity.

Fee includes:

• 6 regular season games
  
• A heart-wrenching single elimination playoff tournament (About 50% of teams qualify)
• Gym fees
• ZogSports referee
• One t-shirt per person on the roster
• Equipment
• "Prize Money" from our sponsors donated to the winning team's charity of choice
• League administration
• Organized Happy Hours at local bars after the games

When Does it Start and When Are the Games?

The league will begin in the week of September 22nd]. We play [Monday-Thursdays (about 1 game/week). All teams will play their games on a mix of nights and game times. Your division does not determine which day you play. Games are from 6:30-10:30PM.

Where Are We Playing?

All games will be in Manhattan public school gyms in great locations including:

• PS 9 Sara Anderson (84th and Columbus)
  
• PS 87 William Sherman (78th between Columbus and Amsterdam)
• PS 134 Henrietta Szold - 293 East Broadway
• PS 183 Robert Louis Stevenson (67th between 1st and York)
• University Settlement (273 Bowery at Houston)

Please note that game times, location and dates mentioned above are a very good guideline, but may change slightly.

What Are the Rules?

This is a fun recreational league. So we want everyone to play, stay involved and stay safe. The key rules are:

• 6 on 6, 4 men and 2 women (minimum) to start. Teams may play as many as 6 women at a time
• It's just like you remember it. A player is out when hit by a live ball, throws a ball which is caught, crosses the center line, is forced out-of-bounds avoiding a throw or is called out for a head shot
• Players can re-enter the game after a teammate catches a live ball thrown by the opponent
• Games are 7 minutes with a lightning round starting at 6 1/2 minutes
• We will use special dodgeballs that really do not hurt when they hit you. We've been trying them out in the office!
• Click above for the full set of rules

Levels of Play

• Players Division - Think you're a jock? This division will be competitive, but still fun.
• Sorta Players - Pretty good athletes, maybe played together before, but still social and laid back.
• Casual Division - Played before? Not a bad athlete? This is the happy middle ground.
• Extremely Casual Division - this is the pure fun division. It's for you if you're looking more for the social than the competition or consider yourself a beginner at the organized game.