Past Frustrations Amongst Current Successes
If you ever need a reminder as to how fragile Dodgeball is, trying going on the hunt for another venue. Sometimes you end up counting your blessings and those venue managers/owners that you've worked with to forge a friendly relationship become that much more valuable.
No doubt I've been grateful for our leagues at the Y and for the successful run we've enjoyed and continue to enjoy at the Boys and Girls Club (and I am reminded with every kids clinic or Open Dodgeball we have for them) but it has been nice not having to worry about venue space when contemplating the next league season, tournament or Open Dodgeball night for the adults.
Actually, its been damn nice.
However, part of Dodgeball's success is how well prepared its movers are. We need to be looking forward, have back up plans and of course, continue to work towards bringing in new players and the drive for a new Recreational League is that much stronger now. Searching for a new venue has produced less than encouraging results and leads. With the exception of Tucson Indoor Sports Center (which is looking more and more promising) other venues such as the Randolph Recreational Center, St. Gregory's Church and Mansfeld Park are nothing more than a "been there, heard that" before.
"I...I..I don't think...no...I don't think there will be a Dodgeball League available here. (hasty pause) There is just, just too much going on right now."
So quick to say no, even if you're not the individual responsible for renting out the facility. I should find out about our second most promising lead tomorrow, after spending about two weeks trying to get a hold of this very accessible individual. We'll see although I am already prepared to hear the tried and true "we don't want the risk to the gyms" or lord knows what else.
Lol weaklings. I am starting to wonder just how many people truly had bad experiences playing Dodgeball as a kid. If only they knew that its not the same one person against a wall or enclosed in a circle (which is still damn fun) rule set. Man, something really needs to come along and change the way people see this sport.
"Dodgeball: its not what it used to be."
No doubt I've been grateful for our leagues at the Y and for the successful run we've enjoyed and continue to enjoy at the Boys and Girls Club (and I am reminded with every kids clinic or Open Dodgeball we have for them) but it has been nice not having to worry about venue space when contemplating the next league season, tournament or Open Dodgeball night for the adults.
Actually, its been damn nice.
However, part of Dodgeball's success is how well prepared its movers are. We need to be looking forward, have back up plans and of course, continue to work towards bringing in new players and the drive for a new Recreational League is that much stronger now. Searching for a new venue has produced less than encouraging results and leads. With the exception of Tucson Indoor Sports Center (which is looking more and more promising) other venues such as the Randolph Recreational Center, St. Gregory's Church and Mansfeld Park are nothing more than a "been there, heard that" before.
"I...I..I don't think...no...I don't think there will be a Dodgeball League available here. (hasty pause) There is just, just too much going on right now."
So quick to say no, even if you're not the individual responsible for renting out the facility. I should find out about our second most promising lead tomorrow, after spending about two weeks trying to get a hold of this very accessible individual. We'll see although I am already prepared to hear the tried and true "we don't want the risk to the gyms" or lord knows what else.
Lol weaklings. I am starting to wonder just how many people truly had bad experiences playing Dodgeball as a kid. If only they knew that its not the same one person against a wall or enclosed in a circle (which is still damn fun) rule set. Man, something really needs to come along and change the way people see this sport.
"Dodgeball: its not what it used to be."
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