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Dodgeball isn’t just for kids — it’s back and better than ever for players 16yrs+ Whether you're out to win or just in it for the fun, all skill levels are welcome. Program occurs on Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00pm, September through October. The first session on September 2, 2025 is FREE!!

Daily drop-in fee as of September 9th: $3.00 

Note:  No food or beverages other than water are allowed in the gym.  Soft-soled athletic shoes only.

Dodgeball Rules 
  1. Court
Standard Court Dimensions:
  • The Standard playing court measures between 50’ x 25’ (minimum) and 60’x 30’ (maximum, WDBF standard), with a center line evenly separating the two sides of the court. Exact dimensions are dependent on venue space availability.
  1. Players
  • A minimum of 4 players and a maximum of 6 players are allowed to start for each team.
  1. Time
  • A standard round robin match is 20 minutes
  1. Game Setup & Flow
  • Ball Placement:
    • 6 inactive balls are lined up on the center line.
  • Beginning of Play:
    • Players must start with one foot on the back line and the other foot inside the boundary line.
    • Soud whistle to begin play.
  • Opening Rush
    • Players are out if they step on the sidelines during the opening rush.
    • Players may touch or step over the center line to retrieve their team’s designated balls.
 
  • Ball Activation
    • Players must bring their respective balls behind their attack line (aka the clear line).
  • False Start
    • If a team removes their point of contact from the back line before the referee’s signal, it is considered a false start. The referee stops play, issues a verbal warning for the match, and resets the opening rush.
    • If a team false starts a second time (and for every additional false start) during a match, that team starts the current game with one out player.
  • Stoppage of Play
    • The referee may pause the game, including the throw clock, to wait until the burden ball is back in play or into the possession on the court sidelines.
    • There are no “timeouts” during gameplay.
  • Sequence of Play
    • A sequence of play begins with a live valid throw and is completed when the ball is considered dead or caught.
  • Hitting
    • A live player is deemed out when a live thrown ball that hits them on any part of their body (including hair, clothing, or accessories) is deemed dead.
    • Once a player is deemed out, they become an exiting player and must raise their hand and immediately head to their team’s designated queue.
    • If a player deflects a live ball into their body with their blocking ball, they are out once the thrown ball becomes dead.
    • If a player hits an opponent with a live ball, then the ball ricochets and its another opponent, both opponents are out once the ball becomes dead.
  • Blocking
    • A player may use a ball to block a live thrown ball and does not result in the blocker being out.
    • If a live thrown ball causes a blocking ball to be dropped and the dropped ball hits a surface, dead object, or other player, the dropped blocking ball is dead, and the blocking player is out. The live thrown ball must still complete its sequence of play.
  • Catching
    • If a player catches a live ball from their opponent, the catch is valid. The thrower is out and becomes an exiting player, and the first teammate in the queue becomes an entering player.
 
  • Player Entry
    • One catch from one live ball brings in one teammate as an entering player in the order in which they exited the game.
  • Ball Retrieval
    • Active players may not leave the court at any time to retrieve a ball
    • Inactive players can be designated ball retrievers.
    • Retrieved balls may be passed to live players or other ball retrievers.
 
  1. Injuries
  • The referee must stop gameplay immediately if there are any injuries.
  1. Interference
  • Players who are deemed out or inactive may not interfere with the game, the balls on the court, or active players.

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16+ Fall Pick-up Dodgeball 
16y and up N/A Tu  09/09/2025 - 10/28/2025
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Pocahontas Landmark Center - PLC Gym 		See Options
 
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FREE 16+ Dodgeball Night 
N/A N/A Tu  09/02/2025
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Pocahontas Landmark Center - PLC Gym 		See Options
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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