Week 10 finally (B-lister Bowl!)

Alright this is it!  PLAYOFFS!  It's been a hell of a season so why stop there.  We still have one more day with teams potentially playing up to 3 games!  Who knows, it could get crazy!  

 First off TL;DR (But try to read this anyway!)

This season's B-Lister Bowl will consist of 3 rounds, each with a different set of Wacky rules.  These rules are as follows:

QUARTER-FINALS (5pm games):

Gambling - If the runner makes it safely to the base they possess the option to “gamble” by playing RPS (one round) against the fielder at the respective base. If the runner wins, they may advance to the next base. If the runner loses, they are out. The runner may choose to “gamble” until a score is recorded or the runner is out.


SEMI-FINALS (6pm games):

Backwards base running - 3rd base is now 1st base, 2nd base is still 2nd base, and 1st base is third base. All runners must run clockwise around the bases.  If a runner runs counter-clockwise to start, they must run back to home plate before they can advance back the correct way.


FINAL (7pm game):

Dodgeball - Any fields may safely throw the ball at a runner to tag them out per usual. However,  if the fielder attempts to peg the runner and the runner can safely catch the ball, the runner is safe at the intended base. The fielder who attempted to tag the runner must take the bench for the remainder of the inning and the defense plays down one player. When the ball is caught by a runner, the play ends. The runner must catch and maintain control of the ball, otherwise they are out. Balls may only be thrown at the runner for this rule to apply, and not kicked. Runners may not catch the ball after they have safely reached the base.


BUNTING IS ALLOWED.  Pitching to the other team is happening.  In regards to pitching:  It was said before but I'll say it again just as a friendly reminder: No "hard pitching."   Guidelines for how these will be treated by referee's:

1) On first "hard pitch" called by head ump it will be called a no-pitch.  Giving the pitcher AND the kicker another attempt at the ball.  Since its 2 pitch if it happens on the first kick they get to start over with 2 fresh pitches.  If it's the 2nd it's just a repeat of the 2nd pitch. First time comes with a warning and the aforementioned solution.

2)  If the pitching continues with "hard pitching" then treat it like a "ball" on the first attempt and a walk on the next attempt after that.

3) "Nominal pitches" are straight forward "bowling" rolls that move towards the plate at a fair & moderate pace.  No speed balls, and no overhead bouncy balls.

  **Side Note**  No intentional walks will be allowed either.

SCHEDULE 

STANDINGS 

BRACKET for the B-Listers Bowl!


REFEREE DUTY:

5pm Games:

DA vs SITH -    Balls Deep REFEREE's

Pink vs Pitches -   Ball of Duty REFEREE's

6pm and 7pm games are posted in the schedule and are based on results.  BE PREPARED TO REF!

Thank you and See you Sunday guys!!!!  Cheers!

Week 9 (Last Regular Season Games)

TGIF!  We're on the final stretch of the season and are on our last week of games.

This weeks wacky rule is:

Cha-Ching (Automatic One Base Bonus) - If the kick is a single and the runner reaches 1st base safely, the runner is automatically awarded 2nd base. If it’s a double, and the runner reaches 2nd base safely, the runner automatically advances to 3rd. If it’s a triple, and the runner reaches 3rd base safely, the runner automatically advances to home plate, recording a score. This only applies to the kicker, unless there are runners already on base, in which case they are forced to advance.

This week is an even week so NO BUNTING and pitching to your own team.  Remember, you only have two pitches and you HAVE to kick the second pitch no matter what, or you're out!

Just a heads up.  Next week is Playoffs.  It's going to take us 3 hours instead of 2 to get through to the championship game so GAME TIMES WILL START AT 5PM for Quarter Finals, 6PM for Semi Finals, and 7PM for the Final game.  THAT'S AN HOUR EARLIER THAN USUAL!  Be Prepared!  Especially the 3rd-6th ranked teams.

A Playoff bracket will be posted after I get the results of Sunday's games early next week.

For the Halloween theme pictures Sith Happens was our number 1 picture choice by SoCal WAKA Staff with Balls Deep coming in 2nd.  Congrats on the extra bonus points!

Alright, enough of my gibberish.  Have a great weekend and see you Sunday!

SCHEDULE 

STANDINGS 



Duties and Assignments:
Equipment:
To the Field: PINK Bambino
Take it home: Edwin

REFEREE DUTIES:
6pm Field 1(closest to Basketball court):  Pitches Be Cray
6pm Field 2(on schedule it says Grass 1):  Ref: The Pink Bambino

7pm Field 1: Dumbledore's Army

Week 8!

Week 8!  Playoffs are around the corner, and guess what?  Your team made it!  So get your kicking shoes on and stop worrying.  We still have two more weeks of regular season play.

This week's Wacky Rule:

Left or Right? - Kick with your opposite foot. - You're just going to have to be honest here kids.  But let's be honest, most of you should be kicking with your left foot this week! :D

Bunting allowed and normal pitching rules apply.

Normally I'd have the results for the Halloween: Frightful or Flirty pictures completed by now but I forgot my social chair doesn't have access to the staff pages so I'll have the results in some time next week!

Keeping this week's blog entry short and sweet.  So.

SCHEDULE 

STANDINGS 


Duties and Assignments:
Equipment:
To the Field: Dumbledore's Army
Take it home: PINK Bambino

REFEREE DUTIES:
6pm Field 1(closest to Basketball court):  Pink Bambinos
6pm Field 2(on schedule it says Grass 1):  Ball of Duty

7pm Field 1: Pitches Be Crazy

Week 7 - THEME WEEK: Halloween: Flirty or Frightening?

IT'S THEME WEEK AGAIN!  From scary to sexy and everything in between.  What will you be?!?  Things are getting hot and heavy with the top team taking its first loss and now it's anyone's season!  But let me be honest, I just want to see who's going to win social this season!

Anyway, this week's Wacky Rule, decided by your lovely captains with a near even split:

Small Ball -  Play with a smaller, 8.5" rubber ball. Kick away with no bunting!

It's an ODD week so self pitching, and defense still has to man pitcher and catcher positions.

As we did last time please be sure to post a picture of your team with #teamname #halloween no later than Tuesday @12pm so I can submit them for an unbiased poll by our staff for two lucky winners of 3 extra social points.  Everyone gets 1 point for team participation!

The SCHEDULE has been changed and updated along with referee assignments so please make sure to check it out.

Check out the current STANDINGS !!!



Duties and Assignments:
Equipment:
To the Field: Pitches Be Crazy
Take it home: Dumbledore's Army

REFEREE DUTIES:
6pm Field 1(closest to Basketball court):  Dumbledore's Army
6pm Field 2(on schedule it says Grass 1):  Sith Happens

7pm Field 1: Balls Deep

Week 6

Welcome to Week 6 everyone!

This week's wacky rule is:

Backwards base running - 3rd base is now 1st base, 2nd base is still 2nd base, and 1st base is third base. All runners must run clockwise around the bases.  If a runner runs counter-clockwise to start, they must run back to home plate before they can advance back the correct way.

It's an even week so bunting IS allowed and normal pitching rules apply.

As usual this season we will continue playing at the Poinsettia Rec Center.

Just a reminder that official start times are AT 6pm and AT 7pm. Each game gets a grace period of 15 minutes to start. Games should start NO LATER than 6:15 or 7:15. It is the responsibility of the captains and the referee's to make sure the games start on time. After the 0:50 mark (6:50 and 7:50) there should be no new innings but the inning you're in shall be completed. The innings should still be played to completion according to standard WAKA rules. The game does not officially end at 0:50. If the home team is behind and you have hit the 0:50 mark, they may get the last opportunity at bat to finish out the completed inning.  If they gain a lead in that time, it will be considered a walk off victory.  Any questions about that please let me know!

Just a heads up that next week will be our 2nd THEME WEEK.  The theme is "Halloween:  Frightful or Flirty."  Are you scary?  Are you sexy?  Maybe a strange mix of both?  The suspense just might KILL me, but it is that time of year isn't it?   *Que intense maniacal laugh*

Check out the SCHEDULE to see who you're playing and at what time.

HERE are your current standings with 1 team remaining undefeated, Balls Deep!


Duties and Assignments:
Equipment:
To the Field: Ball Of Duty
Take it home: Pitches Be Crazy

REFEREE DUTIES:
6pm Field 1(closest to Basketball court):  Sith Happens
6pm Field 2(on schedule it says Grass 1):  Pitches Be Crazy

7pm Field 1: Dumbledore's Army

Week 5

It's Week 5 and because of a long post-Vegas week, I'm going to keep this one short.  Hope you all had a blast last weekend and thanks to everyone who came out for our Mid-season Pub Golf crawl.  It was a blast!

This weeks wacky rule:

Golden Ball - 6 outs per inning.  A legal catch records 2 outs instead of 1. No bunting allowed.

It's an odd week so you'll be pitching to your own team!

HERE are the standings as of this week

Check out the Schedule so you know who you are playing!



Duties and Assignments:
Equipment:
To the Field: Dumbledore's Army
Take it home: Ball Of Duty

REFEREE DUTIES:
6pm Field 1(closest to Basketball court):  Ball Of Duty
6pm Field 2(on schedule it says Grass 1):  Pitches Be Crazy

7pm Field 1: Sith Happens

Week 4

Hello again and hope your week is going well!  After 3 weeks we still have 2 undefeated teams, Balls Deep, and Dumbledore's Army!  How exciting.  Will they survive another week and keep the streak alive?  Also, the social games have been a ton of fun and I can't wait to see what's coming up next.

Anyway, this weeks Wacky Rule:

Rabbit in a Hat - Teams must choose the kicking order using a deck of cards. Aces first, 2's last. (Spades(highest), hearts, diamonds, clubs(lowest)).

Or you can draw numbers from a hat and go that way.  Whatever tools you have at your convenience!

This week is an even week so bunting is allowed and normal pitching rules apply.

REMINDER that we are currently playing at the Poinsettia Recreational Center until further notice due to faulty lights at our Hollywood Rec.

Everyone's t-shirts are in so if you haven't gotten them yet please speak to your captains.  Captains if you are missing any please let me know, but they should all be accounted for!

HERE are the Field Standings

And THIS is the Schedule.


Duties and Assignments:
Equipment:
To the Field: Balls Deep
Take it home: Dumbledore's Army

REF:
6pm Field 1(closest to Basketball court):  Ball of Duty
6pm Field 2(on schedule it says Grass 1):  Dumbledore's Army

7pm Field 1: Balls Deep