Bend Dodgeball
MAKE FRIENDS
GET FIT
HAVE FUN
Our co-ed fun-loving community are some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet.And their only goal is to get. you. out.
THIS ISN’T THE CHILDREN’S GAME YOU REMEMBER.
You might know the rules, but a lot’s changed since you last played Dodgeball. Like, for example, puberty. But this isn’t the hard-throwing, out-getting, tears-crying sport you remember.We’re committed to making sure every player has fun, sweats a little, makes some new friends, and can’t wait to come back and play again. Our community is open to all skills, abilities, genders, and competitiveness. Learn how to play, or hone your skills: there’s a game for everyone.
What we play
Whether you’ve played before or just want to learn how to play, we have a game for you.
All games are open to beginners, and we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Open Gym
Join us for a recess-style drop-in round of dodgeball. Learn how to play, have some fun, and meet our community.
League Play
Bring your friends or join as a free-agent and get ready to throw together.
Tournaments
Ready for a one-off winner-takes-all showdown? Bring your team and battle for the trophy in one of our tournaments.
When we play
We’re always looking to add more dates and times to our calendar, so make sure to subscribe to our email list to stay up-to-date as we add more games to the schedule.
WINTER SEASON STARTS JANuary 30
Thursdays
6:30-8:30pm
January 30th through March 20th
Ready to play? Enter your email to get started:
HOW we play
Knowing the rules is the first step. We’ll teach you in person, but if you want a bit of extra credit, check out the rule book.
Where we play
Boys & Girls Club of Bend
500 NW Wall St
Bend, OR 97701
Ready to play?
Enter your email to begin registration.
Don't want to register for a full season? Drop-Ins are always welcome!
Our League Sponsors
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who help make this league possible. Interested in how your restaurant, bar, or business can get involved? Check out our sponsorship opportunities.
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The Rules
There are really only two rules that matter. The rest is just semantics.
We are Adults . . .
Some games have refs, some don’t. More than perhaps any other sport, we rely on the honor code to keep games fair and fun. Play like the adult that you are:
If you think you’re out, go out.
If you think the thing you felt was just the air of the ball passing your leg but you’re not sure, go out
If you think your teammate is out, tell them they’re out.
If you think you’re out and no one saw it and you can get away with it, GO OUT.
. . . playing a Children's game
Play with the levity and joy that comes with that knowledge. Wear costumes, play with your opposite hand, try something different and new. Please try to maintain a level head and a positive attitude at all times. Aggressive, violent, and threatening behavior will not be tolerated at any time.
Watch before playing
The following video (not ours) does a pretty good job of reviewing the basics of how to play dodgeball. Something to keep in mind is that every league plays a little bit differently, and Bend Dodgeball is no exception to that rule. After watching this short video, note the few rules differences below.
While Bend Dodgeball is in the process of developing our own “How To Play” video, keep in mind the following rule differences between our league, and the league in this video:
We play with SEVEN balls (not six).
We play with up to 15 players per team.
Headshots DO NOT COUNT, and will instead result in the throwing player being “out”. Exception to this rule is if you lean into or duck into the ball. Repeatedly throwing head height (whether contact is made or not), will result in removal from the game.
Season Schedule
Note: Not included below are our introductory game of the season (Week 1) and our playoff schedule (Weeks 7 & 8 ).
Please block off your schedule on those dates and attend the full season dates listed in your registration.
Season Schedule
Note: Not included below are our introductory game of the season (Week 1) and our playoff schedule (Weeks 7 & 8 ).
Please block off your schedule on those dates and attend the full season dates listed in your registration.
Are you on mobile? Visit the schedule page directly for the best experience.
FAQ
Questions from DROP IN PLAYERS
How much does it cost to drop in for the evening?Drop in players are $10 per evening and must check in at 6:30pm. We do not allow drop-in players to check in at 7:30pm.Can I play with my friends who are already on a team?The ability to request a team to play on is a benefit of season registration and we encourage you to sign up next season if you have a strong preference for specific teams or teammates. We will place you on a team that needs your skills and abilities most, and as such we cannot accommodate specific team requests.What if I'm just "swapping" for an existing season player that already paid and can't make it tonight?We don't allow direct swaps of players and drop in players will still need to pay the $10 admittance for the evening.How much playing time do drop in players get?One of the two courts at 6:30pm is drop-in only. At 7:30pm, we do an assessment of what teams might need some drop in players to fill in for absent players, accounting for skill equity, numbers balance, etc...
Questions from SEASON PLAYERS
We have an absent player on our team for a game, can I bring a friend to play for us?While we do place drop ins on existing teams that are low on numbers, we do so based on a variety of factors: skill equivalence, numbers balance, etc... and as such we do not permit specific team requests. We can promise that your friend will be placed on an awesome team, (and sometimes, it's more fun to face off against friends!)A reminder that the ability to choose your teammates and play with your friends is a major benefit of season registration; we cannot honor team requests for drop in players.Can I drop in for more playing time as a season player?Season Players that have games scheduled at 7:30pm can play as a drop-in player at 6:30pm for an extra hour of play. Unfortunately, we do not have enough court space to offer the same to 6:30pm scheduled players.