Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION FAQ
Q. How do I join?
A. Once registration is open for the season, the captains and players may begin registering using the links provided. The first player to register for a team will be designated as Captain until an official Captain registers using the Captain Registration Form. 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. Please note that it may take up to twelve hours after you register for your name to appear online under your team name. Some options might be limited during the winter seasons.
Q. Does BigBalls Kickball offer a "Competitive Division?"
A. The short answer is, "No."
Q. Can you help me find a couple players to fill the minimum number of players needed to form a team?
A. We certainly have a good number of people that are looking for teams and we should be able to help you.
Q. What's 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 do have an option for that.
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 looking for a team option on the registration page. 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. How do I join?
A. Once registration is open for the season, the captains and players may begin registering using the links provided. The first player to register for a team will be designated as Captain until an official Captain registers using the Captain Registration Form. 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. Please note that it may take up to twelve hours after you register for your name to appear online under your team name. Some options might be limited during the winter seasons.
Q. Does BigBalls Kickball offer a "Competitive Division?"
A. The short answer is, "No."
Q. Can you help me find a couple players to fill the minimum number of players needed to form a team?
A. We certainly have a good number of people that are looking for teams and we should be able to help you.
Q. What's 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 do have an option for that.
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 looking for a team option on the registration page. 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 STL BBK LLC 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 may provide 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 as conditions may change. This logo is for multi-media purposes including the website, league advertising, flyers, documents, and for teams personal use (myspace, facebook, etc.). The logos will be fun and league appropriate, which sometimes means very innapropriate, and corrospond to your team name. We do not tallow corporate logos as team logos without corporate sponsorship or prior approval.
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 an independent league instead of a corporate league?
A. Independent leagues have more fun, less rules, and you're allowed to drink. We also do not charge additional fees to cover corporate overhead costs.
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 an independent league instead of a corporate league?
A. Independent leagues have more fun, less rules, and you're allowed to drink. We also do not charge additional fees to cover corporate overhead costs.
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 lineup sheet and promos.
Q. Does the league get involved in any community events/charities?
A. Starting in the Spring 2008 season we joined with St. Pius V Food Bank to organize a canned food drive. The league also designates a local charity each season to help raise funds. BigBalls players have graciously donated more than $20,000.00 in total to local charities such as the previously mentioned food bank, Cystic Fibrosis, Sherwood Forest Camp, Salvation Army, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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. No Glass containers are allowed at the venues, period. Please drink responsibly!
Q. Where do you play kickball?
A. We play in Tower Grove Park, Jefferson Barracks Park. and other South City locations.
Q. Will you ever expand out farther west like St Charles or St Peters?
A. Probably not. We are happy playing in the City of St Louis and South County.
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. Hoodies are issued during the Winter season.
Q. How much does it cost to play in your league?
A. We register individuals online and the cost is currently $65 dollars per season depending on when you pay. Our leagues prices get you the most bang for the buck anywhere in the St Louis area.
Q. Do you guys use umpires?
A. We call them officials in our league and we do hire officials. Believe it or not, other leagues actually make YOU officiate your own games and report your own scores.
Q. Are they ASA umpires?
A. No, ASA has a number of regulations that don't mesh well with our league and they are pretty expensive. We hire our own experienced officials.
Q. Why should I pick your league?
A. We offer individual online registration, great customer service, provide shirts before your first game, and gosh darnit people like us.
Q. I noticed a number of new leagues pop up in St Louis that use your same format and benefits. Whats up with that?
A. Flattery is nice and we always appreciate it but you should be cautious of brand new leagues or copycats and you should check the fine details carefully. Some good questions to ask: Is your league BYOB?, Games Guaranteed?, Paid Official On Each Field?, Custom T-Shirts With Team Logos?, and On Site Customer Service?
Q. How many games are included in a season?
A. As of Fall 2010 you will get to play 12 games over 6 weeks with double headers each weekend. Your games will eother be back to back, or include, at most, a one (1) hour break.
Q. How many games are included in a season?
A. As of Fall 2010 you will get to play 12 games over 6 weeks with double headers each weekend. Your games will eother be back to back, or include, at most, a one (1) hour break.
Q. What size and brand of kickballs do you use?
A. We are proud to say we use Baden brand 10 inch kickballs. Starting in the Spring 2010 season we will be using our new custom made kickballs with the league logo on them. If you want to purchase one for just $10 you can ask your game official or email us.
Q. How many players do I need to start a team?
A. The minimum amount of players a team needs is 14. Don't worry if you can't get that many people together as we always have players looking for a team or other small groups that may like to join you.
Q. What is your policy on the use of the logos and graphics?
A. STL BBK LLC aka BigBalls Kickball League owns all the images and graphics produced by us and teams/players are granted usage rights for the season they are participating. Any usage outside of that requires written permission from the league commissioner.
Q. Why did you pick the name BigBalls?
A. Ask me in person and I will show you.
Q. How many players do I need to start a team?
A. The minimum amount of players a team needs is 14. Don't worry if you can't get that many people together as we always have players looking for a team or other small groups that may like to join you.
Q. What is your policy on the use of the logos and graphics?
A. STL BBK LLC aka BigBalls Kickball League owns all the images and graphics produced by us and teams/players are granted usage rights for the season they are participating. Any usage outside of that requires written permission from the league commissioner.
Q. Why did you pick the name BigBalls?
A. Ask me in person and I will show you.
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