Dear Kickballers,

I regret to inform you that the actions of few have now affected the many. It seems that some have forgotten that IT’S JUST KICKBALL! We are out there to have fun and enjoy hanging out with our friends in a game of kickball then head to the bar for some flip cup.

Due to the issues that were raised yesterday, Behavior at the Park, the AdMo Board is now forced to take action. We (the Board) feel these actions are not only necessary, but will also come with severe penalty.

1. “Comments” If an individual, or team, is caught disrespecting (either in a racist manner or otherwise) another individual (kickball or park patron) they will be asked to leave the fields immediately and will not be welcomed at the bar following that day’s games.

2. Alcohol If an individual, or team, is caught drinking alcohol on the fields, they will be asked to pour out and throw away the beverage immediately. If they refuse to follow the instructions, they will be asked to leave the fields immediately and will not be welcomed at the bar following that day’s games.

Examples based on past experiences i. Brown Bagging at the fields ii. Liquor Bottles at the fields iii. Mixing at the fields iv. Any alcoholic labeling at the fields v. Etc.

3. Two Strikes and You’re Out! If an individual, or team, is caught breaking either or combination of (2 Comments or 2 Alcohol or a Comment and Alcohol), both new policies, that individual, or team, will not be permitted to participate in ANY post-season events. This includes and not limited to, All-Star game, Playoffs, Post-Season Party, etc.

If there is a strong need to hydrate for the games, please do so prior to arriving at the fields or hold off until we have left the fields at our sponsor bar.

The Board, Captains and Referees are expected to enforce these new policies. Captains and Referees should find a Board Member before final call is made. But we (the Board) feel that it’s the responsibility of everyone involved with kickball to assist in enforcing these policies as well. Everyone should feel the need to protect our fields. They are our home away from homes; a place that we gather and enjoy together.

Playing at Walter Pierce Park is a privilege. Let’s all do our parts to protect this privilege.

John Pan
AdMo Vice President