REGISTRATION FAQ

Q. How do I join?
A. Once registration is open for the season, the captain of the team registers first under a special link on the registration page. Once your captain has registered they will let the players on that team know its time to visit the league website and register online.  While registering you will insert the team name in the appropriate box.  Once you have registered and paid with your visa/mastercard your name will appear in the Teams/Roster section under your team name. During registration you will be asked for the nickname and number you would like on your league issued t-shirt. You will receive your shirt the morning of your first game.  Please note that it may take up to six hours after you register for your name to appear online under your team name. Captains should email the league at stlbigballs@yahoo.com to give their intent to start a team. The BigBalls league replies to all emails within 12 hours guaranteed!  Some options might be limited during the winter seasons.

Q. Whats up with the individual registration instead of a flat team registration?
A. We decided from the start that asking the team captains to act as debt collectors isnt fair and takes away most of the fun for them. Any experienced captain would tell you that he/she has been shorted on money from players and we wanted to put an end to that.  If the players take the time to register and pay individually they are more likely to show up and play. This also serves our purpose to issue individual team shirts and knocks out the waiver in one punch.  If you want to pay a single payment for your team we can work something out.

Q. I want to play but dont have a team, can I still register?
A. Each season the league has a wild card team.  This team is automatically placed in the Novice Division. You would simply click on the registration link and select on the wild card team option. The wild card team is basically formed by individuals wanting to play but dont have enough people together to start a team. This is a great way to make friends and find a team that is looking for additional players for the following season. This team will be managed by league officials until a captain has been selected and you have been in contact with him/her. 

Q.Do I have to pay a processing or membership fees?
A. No.  We don`t see any need to add any additional charges to play kickball.

Q. What will show up on my credit card statement for this registration.
A. You should see BIGBALLS listed on your statement.

Q. I noticed that all the teams in the previous seasons have awesome team logos, am I required to make one for my new team?
A. No, BigBalls provides these logos for all the teams after they registered.  We do not guarantee that this will be done.  We try our hardest but please don`t hold your breath.  This logo is for multi-media purposes including the website, league advertising, flyers, documents, and for teams personal use (myspace, facebook, etc.).  These logos will appear on your shirt.

BigBalls General FAQ

Q. Do adults play kickball?
A. Yes, Adults gather to play kickball to have fun with their friends, get outside, and drink a few beers.

Q. Why did you start a kickball league?
A. The demand for kickball in St Louis is impressive and overwhelming to the other kickball leagues.

Q. Why should I pick a independent league instead of a corporate league?
A. Independent leagues have more fun, less rules and your allowed to drink.... enough said.

Q. Does your league have corporate sponsors or connections?
A. The BigBalls league is an independent league that is owned by a guy that lives five minutes from the park and doesn't want to be tied to any corporations or obligated to use any brand or any of that nonsense.  The reasonable league fee covers all the expenses and you get a shirt without being a walking billboard for Widgets Inc. We will accept donations from companies (beer, beer, and beer) and give them a little lovin on the website.  Local bars and establishments might opt into our seasonal program guide that is distributed to the participants.

Q. Does the league get involved in any community events/charities?
A. Starting in the spring 2008 season we will be working with the St Pius V Food Bank to organize a canned food drive.  This information will be presented at the captains meeting and posted on the website as the event approaches. We will also present some of the surrounding neighborhoods with beautification grants up to $250.00 budget permitting.

Q. How old do you have to be to play?
A. You need to be at least 18 years old on the first day of the season to play.

Q. You are allowed to drink?
A. If you are over 21 you are allowed to drink at our venues. Please drink responsibly!

Q. Where do you play kickball?
A. We play in Tower Grove Park located in South St Louis City.

Q. Will you ever expand out farther west like St Charles or St Peters?
A. We are exploring those options but would not happen till  Fall 2009 or Spring 2010 at the earliest.

Q. I heard you give out team shirts?
A. Your league fee includes a team shirt that has your nickname and number on the back. Sweatshirts are issued during the Winter season.

Q. Do you know the guys who run the SKA, RKL, and FALLBALL leagues?
A. BigBalls is affiliated with RKL and we are friends with the guys who run SKA and FALLBALL.

Q. How much does it cost to play in your league?
A. We register individuals online and the cost is between 35-45 dollars per season depending on when you pay.

Q. Do you guys use umpires?
A. We call them officials in our league and we do hire officials.

Q. Are they ASA umpires?
A. No, ASA has a number of regulations that don't mesh well with our league.  We hire our own experienced officials.

Q. Why should I pick your league?
A. We offer individual online registration, provide shirts before your first game and gosh darnit people like us.

Q. How many games are included in a season?
A. As of Summer 2009 you will get to play 12 games.

Q. How many players do I need to start a team?
A. We recommend that you have between 14-20 players.

Q. How can I find out when its time to register?
A. Join the email list on the welcome page and you will be notified.

Q. Why did you pick the name BigBalls?
A.  Ask me in person and I will show you.