IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PLAYING PLEASE CONTACT THE NOTTINGHAM DODGEBALL CLUB, WHO TRAIN AT THE MELLISH SPORTS CENTRE IN BULWELL. The Nottingham Cannons are a friendly new Dodgeball club located near Nottingham. We are open to players of all abilities (from complete beginners to international level), and both men and women. The UK Dodgeball Association (UKDBA) sums it up nicely. “Dodgeball has man
y advantages over other sports, but none more than its absolute accessibility. It is played right across the world by people of all ages, sexes and sporting abilities. It is very simple to learn, and ‘everyone’ has the ability get involved as part of a team.”
So for a fun way to meet new people, and get some exercise, come join us! :)
**Frequently Asked Questions**
WHERE ARE YOU BASED? We are currently verifying the sessions, but we are hoping to be located in the Pearson Centre in Beeston. A map and information on the centre can be found here: http://www.thepearsoncentre.org.uk/find-us.aspx
WHEN ARE YOUR SESSION TIMES? HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? We will calculate this once we've confirmed a venue, and have a better idea of how many people we are likely to attract. The sessions are likely to only be around £2-3 though. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Sports clothing, or anything that you feel comfortable running around in. Footwear with decent grip is recommended, although any trainers/plimsolls will be sufficient. CAN I BRING A FRIEND? Please bring anyone you like, everyone is welcome, it doesn’t matter about your ability or skill level as full coaching is provided. DO THE BALLS HURT? The balls are designed to be non-sting, and are a lot nicer than the rubber balls in the film Dodgeball: an underdog story.They can hurt if you get hit in more sensitive areas such as the nose; however this is an incredibly rare occurrence. CAN UNDER 18s PLAY? If you are 16 or above you are welcome to join us; however if you are under 18 we will need you to get a parent or guardian to fill in a consent form before your firm session. In future, subject to sufficient interest, we are also aiming to set up a youth team (the Nottingham Fox Cubs) for under 16s. :)
I'M A STUDENT AT A LOCAL UNIVERSITY, CAN I COME TRAIN WITH YOU? Of course, the more the merrier! We are very happy for students members of other clubs to come join us in between terms at university. :) For anyone interested, the most local university Dodgeball teams are Balls of Steel (University of Nottingham), Trent Titans and Derby Seahawks. Any further questions, please feel free to contact us. :)
