Dodgeball Winnipeg is proud to announce that for the upcoming winter season, the Thursday Competitive Men’s division is adapting and will become the Thursday Competitive Open division!

Dodgeball in Winnipeg has improved drastically over the years and DW is committed to supporting that growth. We want to continue to provide spaces for new players to join the sport and develop. We also want to ensure we are providing opportunities for growth for players who are competing at the Provincial, National, and World level.

The Competitive Open division will allow any same gendered team to join the division. It will continue to work on a tiering system as the current Men’s Competitive division currently operates. Offering a tiered, Competitive Open Division will allow teams an opportunity to challenge themselves with a level of competition that best suits their teams growth and development.

The Thursday Competitive Women’s division will continue to be offered in its current format. DW is committed to supporting the growth of Women’s Dodgeball in Manitoba. DW would not be making this change if it meant the Women’s division would see a reduction in involvement. We are proud to be one of the only leagues in the country to offer a dedicated women’s foam league. We will continue to provide a division that focuses on women’s dodgeball and offers the opportunity for bringing more women into the sport. Maintaining the women’s division allows an accessible entry into dodgeball for women who would like to try it out and see if it’s right for them while offering current female players a competitive division using the women’s format.

The change will allow for:

1. Providing the team freedom to choose the right environment to align with the team’s goals
2. Providing a competitive environment that allows all players and teams to be pushed and challenged at their level which will allow them to grow and develop.
   
3. Giving teams something to keep working for, keep being motivated to achieve. If that is working towards winning your open tier, moving up to the next tier, winning the women’s division, developing and having a better record than the previous season. Every team has a goal and by providing more opportunities and more choices, we’re allowing more teams to create attainable goals and work towards them.

As dodgeball continues to grow in our province and the level of dodgeball continues to increase, DW is committed to responding to the needs of the teams and seeking ways to provide a competitive environment for all players and teams. Further information regarding scheduling and logistics will be shared when registration opens. 

We are proud of all our teams here at DW and are excited for the growth in our sport!

Good evening all Dodgeballers,

We are sending this email to inform you that we have now officially switched over to the new 2024 World Dodgeball Federation (WDBF) Rules. Here is a link of the rule book that we will be using https://worlddodgeballfederation.com/wdbf-multimedia/2024/03/WDBF-Dodgeball-Rules-2024.pdf

The major changes to note are as follows:

• A catch is deemed complete when the catching player is in control of the ball. Control can be established in the air; a catching player does not have to touch the ground to be considered in control of a ball.
  • DW HOUSE RULE AMENDMENT: No catch will be allowed as a result of jumping over the center line. In the spirit of player safety, we want to strongly discourage crossing the center line during play. A warning will be presented to players who attempt to jump over the center line. Additional attempts may lead to a yellow card.
• There are some changes in how the WDBF uses the time clock at the end of the match. Essentially if a round ends with less than 30 seconds left on the clock, the game ends with no additional “no blocking” round.  DW WILL NOT BE USING THESE CHANGES AND WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY WITH THE ENTIRETY OF THE CLOCK INCLUDING THE FINAL NO BLOCKING ROUNDS.

If you have any questions regarding the new rules, please feel free to contact us for clarification.

Thank you
DW

Registration is now closed and we have hit a record 63 teams this season! Thank you all for registering and joining us for a fun season of dodgeball action. Please follow us on Instagram for schedule announcement or check back in later as schedules will be published soon!

🎉 New Dodgeball Winnipeg Merch Alert! 🎉

Hey Dodgeball Winnipeg fans! 🏐

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new merchandise line! Whether you’re a seasoned player, a passionate supporter, or just love rocking cool gear, we’ve got something for everyone. Link to our collection here.

What’s New?

🧢 Caps: Keep it cool and stylish on and off the court.
👕 T-shirts: Sport your favorite league with pride.
👚 Hoodies: Perfect for warm up or on cooler nights.
💧Beverage containers: Ceramic mugs, travel mugs and water bottles.
📏 Accessories: Coasters, Magnets and more!

Why You’ll Love It:

• High Quality: Durable and comfortable materials.
• Unique Designs: Stand out with exclusive Dodgeball Winnipeg graphics.
• Support Your Team: A portion of every purchase goes to support our leagues and events.
• Shipping: Shipping right to your door!

Get Your Merch Today! Head over to our online store and check it out!