S10 Preseason News

Hello Season 10 Captains and Players!

We hope you all are having a great summer. Fall is around the corner and that means it’s dodgeball time! Here are some details to keep you in the loop:

1) S10′s League Schedule Updates: The Registration page has been updated with more specific dates regarding the season. Here are some highlights:

• Exhibition week starts from Monday, Sept. 13th to Sept. 16th
• Week 1 for everyone begins the following week
• All divisions will have a 10 week schedule, plus Exhibition Week and Playoffs
• Tiering for all divisions will occur after Week 3 and Week 8
• Gyms are closed on Thankgiving Day (Oct. 11) and Remembrance Day (Nov. 11)
• Season 10′s Playoffs dates are tentatively booked

2) Team Name, Tier and Captain Confirmation: We need all Captains to review this spreadsheet (9/13 update: link removed; deadline has past) to confirm your team name, starting tier and team captain. If there are changes, including new contact information, please send them to Dave Buxton, League Scheduler, at <dbuxton (at) vdldodgeball.ca>. If there are no changes, then no action is necessary. This information is key as we’ll use it to build the schedules and nightly scoresheets. We will not accept any further changes after Saturday, Sept 4th. Please note that we need to round out the tiers so teams may not be placed in their desired tier at the beginning few weeks. Starting tiers are up to VDL’s discretion.

3) Waivers: Captains and players, please ensure you and your teammates consent before participating in any VDL activity. See the Waivers page for more information, or go directly to the online waivers.

4) Register for Exhibition Week! This includes Dodgeball 101 for new players and Vets’ Night Drop-in for returning players. Registration is done individually, not as a team.

5) Captains’ meeting is canceled this season. We are going to explore other alternatives to orientate, educate and develop our captains.

6) Dodgeball Rules and League Policies have been updated. Have a read, let us know what you think.

7) We still have a few spots open for S10. Tell your friends about how awesome Dodgeball is! Spread the word, the deadline is August 30th. Register here.

That’s all for now. See you all on the courts soon!