I haven't checked in here for quite some time, but it looks like I'll be able to make it to this now. That being said, I'm w/ the folks saying KICKball. While I'm down for softball (I ain't got the timing for baseball anymore... way too old now), kickball is a safer route & way more all-ages/family-friendly. Like Al, I go up the middle a TON... just my natural swing... and I'd hate to knock someone in head or to the body. Plus, no need for bringing extra mitts, bats, etc.

Or we could play a variation we called "swatball" in elem. school: Using a bat to hit a soccer-, volley- or kick-ball.

Thoughts? And sorry if I'm throwing things outta whack, esp. since I'm a nobody.

 

so i went to buy most of the stuff for the games today. i will still need a baseball & baseball bat if anyone has & is able to contribute.

i bought 6 soccer ***** to use as dodgeballs since i couldn't find actual dodgeballs, so we'll improvise! but add dodgeball to that list of games!

i've included an additional game which will include both the kiddies & the adults

all i ask is for all of you to participate in these games since i am spending money out of my own pocket for these activities. let's make this a fun day for everyone!

thanks.

 

I'll bring about 4-5 softballs, 1 non-composite softball bat, and a glove to share. To minimize injuries, I'd recommend using only non-composite/single-walled bats. This isn't going to be a home run derby.

 

Again, w/ safety a major concern, I think kickball is the way to go. Also, we wouldn't want a wayward foul/HR ball on a trajectory toward any of our beloved Subies or any other vehicle in the lots for that matter. And we don't have to worry about having enough mitts to go around. I realize we only need 'em when playing defense, but "swamp hand" is kinda nasty when sharing gear.

But if we stick w/ softball, I 100% concur w/ lickwid's "non-composite/single-walled bats" ONLY policy.

Oh... and we could always try my swatball idea I posted yesterday, too.

 

For the obstacle course, it's pretty much going to be just hitting the ball and stuff, nothing too extreme because I wouldn't be able to fully incorporate a baseball/softball game in it. Anyone is more than welcome to play softball/baseball afterwards though.

I'm not much of a sports person but whatever you all choose to do, I'm fine with. As long as you all are able to have fun, that's all that matters. Just bring all you have and on the day of, we'll decide from there what everyone wants to do

I understand where you're coming from. If you would like to play kickball, I wouldn't mind helping gather people to participate but I'm not too familiar with the game. We wouldn't have to worry too much about the ***** hitting the cars, being that it will be further away towards the field. If you would like to play swatball, I'm sure others will play. Just do me a favor, and explain to us how to play the game when we get there? lol

 

I guess I skimmed too quickly, Anna. I didn't realize your O-course included a baseball/softball element so you'll need some equipment for that part.

Not too familiar w/ kickball?!? Now we definitely have to play so you (& others) can get their inner child on! And if folks wanna try swatball, I can give a quick run-down & help out w/ that, too.

 

Any extra points if anyone pulls this off?

 

Ouchhhhh

 

Times/Events have been updated.

 

Anna, mucho props to you on your creativity w/ the obstacle course! I've personally and affectionately dubbed it "The Rube Goldberg O-course!"

 

aw thanks for the kind words. too bad things got moved around unexpectedly. unfortunately i had no control over the timing.. many people were wanting to play the games but by that time, all the other events came up.

btw, did i meet you? i didn't even get a chance to introduce myself to anyone cuz i was sooooo busy. hopefully i did but just forgot to introduce myself. but hellooo anyway.

 

You did a lot of work putting things together. I'm sorry it didn't go as planned so more people could play the games. Maybe next year timing of things will go smoother. Thanks to you and ave for doing this, I know you were worn out running around all day. Oh and I'm sure you have met Cliff many times