Le Rules of le Kickball

Requisites: A  positive tude.

Most baseball rules apply, with these amendments:

1. As there are no called balls and strikes, pitch smoothly, forcefully and in good faith, like you were bowling…. HOWEVER, four fouls count as an OUT!
2. 10 players in the field, at least three ladies.
3. We play with a 10-inch Baden red ball.
4. Once the ball is back on the pitcher's mound, and in control by anyone on the fielding team, the play is over. Note to Base Runners: be cool about this.
5.  7 inning games, or one hour, whichever occurs first regardless of who kicked first or how many outs you have.
6. Kicking order must always be maintained and alternated by gender.
7. No leading off or stealing unless you’re under 12 or over 60.
8. No fucking bunting. That counts as a strike.
9. Pegging the runner with the ball is allowed, HOWEVER headshots are illegal. Headshots will result in a get out of jail free card.
10. Players ARE allowed to leave the baseline to avoid being pegged, but within reason—it does NOT automatically count as an out. Swerving, jumping and sliding are OK to avoid the ball
11. Once the ball hits a runner, the runner is out, but the ball is LIVE! However, a pegged runner cannot intentionally obstruct the ball.
12. Yes, we allow ties. In Japan, the fans love ‘em. …After 7 innings, if there is a tie, the game is over. Overtime only exists on Post-season play.
13. Trash talk is allowed if clever or witty, but never trite or violent.
14. A foul pop-up does not become fair if a fielder drops it. If caught that’s an out.
15. Don’t referee like a douche bag…. find the Zen balance between getting drunk and talking with your friends and over-achiever agro-ref…
16. PLAY NICE, OR ELSE, MOTHERFUCKER.
17. If you must grab players from other teams in order to play your scheduled game, it will be seen as a forfeit.... of course, we want you to play anyways for the the fun of it, and the practice, and because it is your responsibility to provide a team for your opponents to play. You turn in a roster for a reason, you.... follow it and get your teammates to show up! No one can play for multiple teams. Also…no late season roster additions to give your team an edge. That ain’t cool.
18. Depending on the field/alcohol permits…. drink discreetly and responsibly! (NO GLASS BOTTLES!!!! Park rules) don’t forget to recycle!!!! Kickballers are Earth Warriors….
19. Some advice: Try to eat before coming down and drinking all night and playing ball…wear pants if you foresee yourself sliding and socks to protect your shins.

Signing up online for the 2012 Le Kickball is now easy like Sunday Morning! Follow any of the "Sign Up" links you see on the site. There are slots for 15 teams in the league, so if your interested, get signed up and we'll keep you updated on the new season!

For full team sign-ups,Captains enter their contact info, build a roster, and reserve a spot in the league with a credit card. If you don't know all of your team's roster info right now, no problem!   Team Captains will have their own "Captain's Lounge" page where they can manage their roster, view RSVPs, and send payment requests to their players.  It's never been easier to be a Captain.


Team Fee: $20 per player. Minimum of 10 players...15+ recommended. Checks, cash, credit card and Pay Pal accepted. Send in or bring payment in person to Betty's Divine's Monday thru Friday between 10am and 5pm by July 25th. 

Captains are responsible for gathering this and paying for their entire roster all at once. 

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 Fees provide for field rentals, balls and equipment, electricity for lights, insurance coverage, and end of the season awards banquet.

 Don’t forget to send alcohol permit, dues and deposit to Missoula Parks and Rec! Your team needs the Seasonal Permit @ McCormick Park… $10 fee and $200 refundable deposit