League Policy Updates
As Vancouverites – and Canadians in general – we are proud of our diversity and support the inclusivity of LGBTQ2+ players in our community. Recognizing that players have the right …
Community Engagement Survey
At VDL, we believe in giving back to the community. Our players have big hearts and we’re very proud of that. Through fundraising events, tournaments, and other initiatives, you’ve shown …
Be an Exec-For-A-Day! (Or two…)
Have you always been interested in being an exec, but just can’t find the time to do it? We get it: on top of dodgeball, school and/or work, dodgeball, friends …
Concussions
Concussions are an issue that affects all sports and it is important that everyone in the dodgeball community recognizes the signs and symptoms, so they can remove any player with …
Beyond the Opening Rush: It’s the Exec Life (Part 2)
This past Friday, I had the honour of celebrating VDL’s 10-year milestone with nearly 100 execs of past and present VDL seasons, including those of CDL’s and RDL’s. Looking around …
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Beyond the Opening Rush: It’s the Exec Life (Part 1)
Every now and then, someone asks me what it’s like to be a VDL exec. The majority of my execing days took place behind-the-scenes, with the odd seasons when Division …
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Beyond the Opening Rush: Twenty and Counting
Ah, another season, another opening blog. Don’t worry kids, I’m running out of things to write about so this is probably the last season you’ll have to hear me ramble …
Beyond the Opening Rush: Retirement is NOT an Option
After more than ten seasons of playing, dodgeball still surprises me. It’s probably more accurate to say I still discover surprises about myself through playing dodgeball. It happened to me …
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Beyond the Opening Rush: Sage Words From a 40+ VDL-er
There was brief talk of a Masters Division for the 30+ players out there, though unfortunately it did not manifest this season. However, word on the street is there’ll be …
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Beyond the Opening Rush: Valentine’s Edition
Let’s face it: dodgeball is kind of a Meat Market. We’re a community of active and attractive athletes who like nothing more than a night of throwing balls around and …