GO Kickball

I just finished up playing a summer league with Go Kickball for the first time. They’re organized and it was fun to socialize and play around for an hour every week, but they’re just too damn expensive for what it really is. 65 dollars for an hour and a t-​shirt? Come on. For that price I thought perhaps we’d get more goodies besides a basic t-​shirt or a free pitcher of beer at our «team bar».
I also didn’t enjoy the refs. Our team was not fit. We were not good — but we did it for fun and it was clear that the refs favored more athletic, «talented» teams which seems very childish to me — I felt like I was in 8^th grade gym class again.
Overall, I will not being signing up with Go Kickball again. The league, in my opinion, is worth only about $ 35-​$ 40 for what you get out of it.

I’m just starting my fourth season with Go Kickball. There are a few other league options in the area, and at this point I’m starting to consider giving them a try. It’s not that Go Kickball isn’t fun — it’s that the league lacks organization, the website is kinda clumsy compared to others, and lately, the quality of refs has gone down noticeably; there are only two or three who pay any sort of attention or will explain a rule if you’re unsure.
Now that I’ve gotten the negative out of the way, the games themselves are fun. Like any co-​ed league sport, you have teams that are going to dominate — we are not one of them, but we have fun and keep coming back season after season. The «douchey» teams aren’t so prolific and everyone knows who they are so it’s easy to take it in stride.
I’ve met most of my best friends through playing in Go Kickball. I didn’t know anyone when I joined a team and it ended being up one of the best experiences in Atlanta thus far. But I do wish that the league organizers would update their website, get their communications strategies down a bit (way too many emails), and tighten up the way they run the business. The price has gone up twice in my year of playing but the level of service keeps going down. Ultimately, that prevents me from rating the experience higher, especially with two or three other league options in town.

I’ve played in this league for 12it seasons and love it! There have been a couple of snafus in the past with league officials (hence my previous negative review), but they’ve proven they can come through in the end. This is an amazing league to have a lot of fun, meet a lot of great people, and then to feed your belly full of mellow mushroom pizza and beer at discounted prices… which more than pays for cost of playing!

I joined Go Kickball on the invitation of a friend and had a great time. Our team was not that competitive but at least we could laugh. I kind of feel bad for those teams that really want to win at Kickball. I mean it is just kickball and arguing about rules and calls seems even sillier than the game.
Go Kickball does a great job of facilitating play and keeping things chill. The umpires are great at being laid back and keeping things moving at a leisurely pace, which is how it should be. They also do a great job of dealing with competitive a-​holes who manage to try and relive their failed high school athletic careers out on the kickball field.
This a great way to spend some time outside and feel young or hungover.

You think we’re kidding but it’s true … this 6 year olds game is back and it’s not going away anytime soon.
if you’re thinking about it. just go sign up. sure you’ll be ridiculed by your other ‘non-​kickball’ friends but just do it!
Used to be a lot more fun when the league allowed ‘adult beverages’ but it’s also removed quite a bit of the drunken testosterone from the game too which is a major perk. Hint, no one will check if your gatorade is spiked.

I joined Go Kickball to add something new to my life, and I’m glad I did. I signed up as a free agent ($ 56 and a free t-​shirt), and was lucky enough to get picked up by a kick azz team (so far, number 1 in our league with a 4 – 0 winning streak).
The games can be fun but also intense because some teams want to win (my team is one of those). But the people are super cool and although there is sometimes tension around the calls, people are out there to have a good time, so everyone works to make the event fun.
Some people do drink, but it’s not out of control. Most of the drinking goes on after the game when everyone goes to a bar to hang out. That’s the best time of it all — the game is the game and yeah, it’s fun. But hanging out with people, getting to know them and enjoying their company makes it worth while. Looks like I’ll be signing up for a second season!

It’s kickball and it’s awesome. What other reason do you need to join up?!
It’s usually an incredibly fun time. Playing a game that even a five year old can do might sound a little cheesy, but it’s always a blast. Besides, I assume that five year olds don’t play under the influence of anything except kool-​aid… us adults add a little vodka and beer to the mix before we’re good to go!
My only sour time was Piedmont Park closing the fields to save the grass, extending Spring 09 Season an extra month. I also hate playing serious teams — need I remind you that FIVE YEAR OLDS can play this game? Seriously, the game is for fun, duh! So if you do play, don’t be that douchebag who pouts because you got out. *ahem*
GoKickball has a lot of neighborhood support from restaurants and throws parties throughout the seasons. It’s well worth the money to play 8 glorious games against teams such as Pirates (YAR!), Thunderballs, and Your Momma. The names get even better than that!!!

I got willingly suckered into playing soccer and although it is great exercise and tons of fun, it lacks the social fun and good ol’ alcohol consumption that I’d hoped for. So, I’ve added Go Kickball to the mix and it’s an all around winner on the fun front. Now, if Coan park can just get the damn lights working I might up my star count!

Probably one of the best ideas ever.
Why didn’t I come up with this idea??? I gladly hand over my $ 40 every season, to meet up after work for a happy hour with friends, and then head over to the kickball field for some good ‘olé fashion, competition. Yes, it can get competitive. Should that mean if you’ve never kicked a ball, you shouldn’t sign up? NO. Every team is different. I’ve played on 3. You really don’t have to be highly athletic or posses tons of kickball skills to join in on the fun. Everyone is out there to have a good time, and if you have that same attitude, you’ll be playing every season too.
Things you should know…
1) You have to be 21 to play
2) Restaurants that sponsor Go-​kickball provide drink specials for Go Kickball teams.
3)Lots of convenient field locations
4) 11 people on the field @ a time, @ least 4 ladies on the field each inning. So start building your squad.
5) Or be a «free agent» and get assigned to a team — a great chance to make new friends!

DUUUUDDDEEE!!! That about sums it up for me. I guess living in LA just shy of two years makes it tough to shake some of the colloquial surfer lingo, though I lived in the valley… wah wah…
Moving on: Everybody has to join GoKickball! I’m not even asking. Let’s go back to the 3^rd grade. I know it was the same for everyone. Well, except the getting shot down by the same girl over and over and over on the playground all year, until she eventually said yes. Yes to what? I don’t know. I don’t think I knew at the time, except that a BlowPop ring could sure come in handy as a sign of my love. Well, she is married and has a kid, now, and I’m… Well, I’m still in school, BUTTTT WE ALL LOVED RECESS!!! And, what did we love about RECESS??? KICKBALL!!!
Yes, it seems juvenile at first, but there is nothing like getting out on the field (with a beer) and chasing down that big red ball. If only our teachers had taught us about Kickball AND beer in 3^rd grade, everybody would be on this bandwagon already. It might even be an Olympic Sport. That said, you feel like a kid all over again. It’s a great way to get out during the week, meet people, and have some fun!
Afterwards, everyone heads off to do some mingling at the popular Tavern. Or, if you are like us, you just pick your own Tavern and do your own team bonding. Either way, I can’t stress how important it is to get out there and play a little kickball once a week.
All the COOOOOLLLLL kids are doing it! Is this event good for kids? Well, it depends on how you define «kids.»

One word, two syllables… Kickball! Yes, Unilocalers this game doesn’t stop in the 3^rd grade on the playground. GOkickball is an adult kickball league in Atlanta and you’d be surprised how it all comes back to you when you step on the field. I played in the summer league (they have a league for every season) and had a ball — pun intended. There are definitely some hardcore players, but everyone is out there to have a good time. I’m not the most athletic person but I like to think I brought something to the team.
My team played on Wednesday nights, but there are also Thursday and Sunday night teams. They all come together at the end of the season for the finals — yes there is an overall winner and they get a trophy (in addition to bragging rights).
There are constant flashbacks to the school yard except during the finals. It’s a full day of kickball, not just a thirty minute recess game. Everyone brings food, drinks, lawn chairs and competition. If you join a team, try your best to make it to the last round because its the best part. If you’re wondering, I kicked butt in the outfield.
I left lots of details out so go to the website for times, parks, teams, etc.