This year, we've decided to double down on the "party" for our kickball leagues, officially changing their name to "Kickball and Partying!"  This will mean more themed nights, more structured social opportunities, and more chances to do what we all truly came to kickball to do: meet people, forge genuine connections, and find our "squads"!  Everyone is looking for their next best friend, a potential significant other, an adventure buddy, or simply a great group of people to hang out with.  That's precisely why Big League exists.

Recognizing that kickball is often the "gateway drug" into the wonderful world of social sports, we're putting even more emphasis on the sport that started it all.  It's the perfect low-pressure environment where anyone can play, have fun, and even excel.  So, if you're among the 30% of BLS Superstars who haven't yet experienced the magic of kickball, give it a shot!  You'll meet incredible people, have a blast, and undoubtedly wonder how you ever went so long without "Kickball and Partying."

Every year, it feels like there's one day of the week that Mother Nature consistently targets with rain. This season, however, she's decided to spread the love a little too broadly.  So far, every outdoor league in our social sports community has been affected by the persistent rain.  After chatting with other local sports leagues, it's clear this is a universal issue, making it a truly challenging season for outdoor social sports.

Our Monday and Wednesday Softball league has taken the biggest hit so far, with four rainouts under its belt - one Monday and three Wednesdays.  Our kickball, football, and soccer leagues have all seen two rainouts.  Tuesday and Thursday kickball saw their rainouts mid season while Saturday got delayed before they could even start.  It's tough on team momentum, but our players have shown incredible flexibility.  Credit must be given to our Wednesday Soccer and Thursday Women's Kickball leagues who have made the best of it.  They didn’t just get rained on - they kept playing through the showers, showing us all what dedication (and maybe a little mud-loving spirit) looks like.

Still, the beauty of playing with Big League Sports is that we don’t just cancel and move on.  While other leagues may leave you high and dry - or, in this case, wet and disappointed - we always find a way to make up missed games.  This past Friday, our Thursday kickball league took to the fields to keep the season on track.