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DODGEBALL is in the UK

Submitted by steve of essex on Mon, 07/25/2005 - 13:49. Teams and Leagues
HI , i am starting a dodgeball league in essex which is sanctioned by the international dodgeball federation.I have read many of the threads on this notice board, and there seems to be lots who want to play.If we are going to get things moving we need to work together.i get several emails per day passed to me from the international dodgeball federation from peeps wanting to play.obviously a national league is not goin to fly at the moment. what we need is several local leagues all playing by the same rules.The official rule book from the IDBF is 35 pages long and covers most of the variations commonly used.what i propse is that we all play a hybrid version of the official rules which will include some of the nice bits of dodgeball extreme.

ok now for some organising..
anybody prepared to organise a league please contact me on steveofessex@aol.com
anybody interested in playing also contact me and i can redirect you mail to whoever is volunteering to get the league started in your area.
once i have some volunteers to start leagues ill send out a propsed rule book that we can all input our veiws to. once a rule book is agreed nationally we can get goin .

thx for reading this long winded message.

steve
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UKDBA is in action.

Submitted by dodger_uk on Sat, 04/28/2007 - 05:49.
This forum has just come to life again. If anyone looks here I just want to let everyone know that the UK Dodge Ball Association is now fully operational. We have an executive committee of dedicated dodgeballers. We are holding the first ever British Championship tournament on 13th May 2007, in Leicester.
The official closing date for entries is 28th April, but there are a couple of places still open, as long as teams get the Entry Form and payment in by 5th May. E-mail info@ukdba.org or phone 01536-526487
Nick Pinnock (UKDBA Secretary)
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UKDBF Website

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2005 - 07:31.
Just checked out the website and I am wondering why it is not open yet. Also noticed the logo, does anyone else think it looks hand drawn? I've also been on the UKDBA's website & by comparrison the UKDBA looks more professional and better to enter a team through.

UKDBF theres plenty more fish in the sea.

Just wondering what every one else thinks
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we realy need a 10 to 14s mat

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2005 - 14:28.
we realy need a 10 to 14s match near stockport.
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We want a match

Submitted by Thehayfieldtigers on Fri, 04/27/2007 - 15:16.
I run a team of 13-14 year olds.
We are looking for a game against a similar age
We are located in the Doncaster, South Yorkshire area.
E-mail me for more details at...
jakehill307@hotmail.co.uk
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dodgeball in the UK

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2005 - 21:16.
if anyone knows if there is any dodgeball teams I can join in the South Yorkshire, Ebgland area please email me the contact details :- dodgeballsonic@uskonic.co.uk
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Dodgeball hitting hampshire uk!

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2005 - 11:46.
Anyone who who is intrested in starting a dodgeball league in the hampshire - Surrey area of the UK for people age 15 and over or anyone who knows how too and just can't be bothered too start it please contact me on christiandswood@tiscali.co.uk
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Dodgeball hitting hampshire uk!

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/07/2005 - 15:53.
cant it be ages 14 and over.I want there to be a league in hampshire aswell, around portsmouth or southampton.reply to this if anyone knows if there a league is hampshire please.
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dodgeball in hampsgire

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2005 - 05:37.
It might help if your email address actually accepted emails!!!!
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University Dodgeball in the UK

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2005 - 10:19.
I'm a student at Leeds Met, and we have a dodgeball club/team. Doe's any other uni's?? If so there should deffinatly be some game between.........
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University Dodgeball

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2005 - 11:58.
I'm a student at Manchester University and have just set up a Dodgeball society. Weve got about 5 or 6 teams at the moment in a league and would be intereted in playing against you?

let us know if you want to sort out ant matches.

Manchester.dodgeball@gmail.com
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University Dodgeball Tournament/League

Submitted by debbie on Wed, 11/02/2005 - 12:57.
The UKDBA are organising a Student/University Tournament for teams based in and around the North of England (others are more than welcome).

The tournament will be based in Halifax, for further information call 01536 526493 or email debbie@ukdba.org

we will also be running 'student only leagues' for those interested in the social side of the game!
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Let's bring in a league

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/30/2005 - 13:26.
PEople who want to play dodge ball in the uk we gotta start a league read the comments and contact people
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How far along is all this?

Submitted by Andy Taylor on Sat, 10/22/2005 - 15:12.
How far along is all this?

Hoping to get something on the go in Brum.
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Hi, I'm in Cheltenham and

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2005 - 13:16.
Hi,

I'm in Cheltenham and am looking into forming a dodgeball team but unfortunatly can't find much information about dodgeball in this area. Anyone who can give me any info about starting up perhaps a dodgeball league or whatever I'm up for the challenge of getting one started.

I'll also mention I'm a web designer and would be happy to create a site for whatever dodgeball related purpose. I've created one for my local football team I play for... http://www.stjamesfc.co.uk - just so you can get an idea of what I can do (this is a content managed site - meaning it can all be updated automatically and easily from any web browser).

Cheers
Dan

danieljacobs@hotmail.co.uk
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UK Dodgeball League

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/28/2005 - 15:29.
I seriously think there should be a British Dodgeball League. I and a couple of friends at school are starting a dodgeball club and we would love to take our teams to other places and play other teams
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UK Dodgeball League

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/01/2005 - 09:14.
Yes, I agree totally! People say it's not a real sport but (and a huge but) top atheletes practice their skills using the skills of Dodgeball. Me and my bro want to join but I don't have a BCG jab (even though I'm nearly sixteen) so we can't go to America to do it and it would be far easier here than anywhere else. Seriously, if you had it publicised more, I bet more people would want to join...the only way I found out was because I saw a Canadian Charity Dodgeball Championship!

If it starts in the UK, I'll see you there!
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UK Dodgeball League

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2005 - 07:23.
The UKDBA are organising youth leagues. Whilst our rules state that all players must be 18yrs or older (due to insurance stipulations) we feel that it is essential to introduce the sport/game to all ages and all skill levels. We are implementing a plan to introduce the game to those below 18yrs of age.

For more info please contact Debbie 01536 526493 or debbie@ukdba.org
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sanctioned league

Submitted by steve of essex on Sat, 08/13/2005 - 19:32.
hi sorry , scrub that bit about IDBF sanctioning. The essex league will be sanctioned by the UNITED KINGDOM DODGEBALL FEDERATION. sorry for confusion.
cheers steve
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Dodgeball in Berkshire

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/22/2005 - 07:00.
Anyone know of a team in Berkshire. Anywhere near reading?
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Dodgeball in Berkshire

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2005 - 11:13.
I'd also be up for playing in the reading area. Is there a team or enough people in the area wanting to set one up?

Moz -

e-mail: dodgeball@ubermoz.com
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UNITED KINGDOM DODGEBALL FEDERATION

Submitted by steve of essex on Wed, 07/27/2005 - 05:51.
HI .
I have been discussing with several of you like minded enthusiasts.
The uk needs to create a governing body for the sport, I am currently looking into the insurance aspects required for setting up a fully functioning governing body which will be able sanction league and tournament play in the uk. After discussions with IDBF president Rusty Walker the IDBF are not able to sanction events in the uk as their insurance policy does not cover events held outside the US.
A govering body will require volunteers to help run and plan things around the country.
If we can sort out these insurance issues and start to sanction events and leagues under the UKDBF banner other dodgeball associations around the world will recognise us as the governing body for the sport in the uk.
Each area requires a league commisioner, im looking for volunteers for these positions. An official web site is currently being designed the details of which will be posted when it is finalised.
Things are starting to move in the right direction ... dont sit on your ass waiting for others to do things ,, get going on creating your own teams and leagues.
Until we can officially launch a governing body anybody can email me on steveofessex@aol.com

IF you want to be a founder member of the governing body please contact me . i will fill you in on what we have done so far

cheers steve
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Dodgeball league

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2005 - 10:29.
I have been playing dodgeball with youth group I run in the evenings and have taken to it in a big way! I would love to be involved in playing in a league and getting a chance to play this on a serious level up here in Scotland. Can anyone give me some advice or can I help. Kevin Brown,Ayrshire,Scotland kevstitle@tiscali.co.uk
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United Kingdom Dodgeball Federation

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/28/2005 - 15:36.
Hi Im Bryce Hope in Scotland
I think what you are trying to do is great. I for one would be happy to help and support you in this project. Please reply with more details.
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ref UK league

Submitted by Bodger on Tue, 07/26/2005 - 03:06.
How did you get your league sanctioned by IDF? How many teams make a league, really what is the minimum?

Where did you source your equipment? etc

And finally you sound well suited to start putting together a UK dodgeball federation.

We can then get more proffesional with sanctioned refs etc.

Bodge
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setting up a league

Submitted by steve of essex on Sat, 08/13/2005 - 19:41.
hey bodge , why dont you contact me.
things are moving along at a rapid pace now, soon as the insurance is sorted we plan to float the first official open evening and league sanctioned by the UKDBF.
We hope to have around 40 teams in the league. That may seem a lot but when u consider a team might play 3 or 4 matches in one evening its not that bad.
Keep your eyes open for the launch of WWW.UKDBF.CO.UK it will have a downloadable set of uk rules and some guides on setting up teams and leagues.

cheers steve
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hi steve you seem to be ru

Submitted by alecoddly on Tue, 10/18/2005 - 15:52.
hi steve

you seem to be running away with this now, nice work.

one question for you or anyone reading.....

can you point me somewhere prefereably in the uk where i can pick up a couple of sets of balls.

i am organising a company tournament for the middle of next month and cannot find anywhere that sells them.

i have emailed the NDL twice for overseas shipping costs but they have not responded.

thanks
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Balls in the UK

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2005 - 04:15.
Hi I can help you with equipment, I work for the UKDBA and we are the only suppliers in the UK we work along side the IDBF in America.

If you need any help or equipment please contact me debbie@ukdba.org

Please feel free to contact me at any time, I can help organise the necessary insurance cover you will need to play - i.e. Public Liability, Prsonal Accident, in any Leisure Facility.

01536 526493
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thanks debbie sent you an ema

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2005 - 14:56.
thanks debbie sent you an email from work on friday ;)
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Excellent News!!

Submitted by thejademoon on Sun, 10/02/2005 - 15:27.
Hi Steve,

I think its great that your taking the initative to get the ball rolling. I would very much like to help wherever I can. At the moment a friend and I are seriously considering starting a Dodgeball Training/Team once a week, and are hoping to get some real interest. We are in the east coast of England (lincolnshire), so keep me posted.

Cheers,

Danny
(thejademoon@hotmail.com)
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still looking for balls in the uk

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2005 - 03:00.
have emailed debbie above twice now with no reply so can anyone else help / advise on where i can get balls from in the uk or imported fast

ive got an inter-office tourny sorted for 48 people to run in two weeks to tie in with children in need

thanks
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Balls

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2005 - 06:18.
Hi Debbie here, I am still waiting to receive our shipment.

I will be in touch within the next few week. As I have mentioned before Rusty at the IDBF will be more than happy to help you.

www.dodge-ball.com
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