Kicker Bees Kickball

Bees put the stinger in Kick in the Ballz

2007-06-25T13:02:00.000-04:00

In a nail-biter of a game the Kicker Bees came out on top of Kick in the Ballz with a 6-5 victory on Thursday. Of the game Muffin aka "Queen Bee" had this to say:

"I'd rather play a whole season agains SUPERTOE than have to play that game again."

The Kicker Bees look forward to week 9 and their last regular season game against that randy Unemployed team.

Bees Trip Runners

2007-06-19T10:09:00.000-04:00

In a kickball showdown of Old West proportions the Kicker Bees dueled it out last Thursday against those Irish Green Midnight Runners. Down a Muffin but up in Old West spirit the Bees made a hell of a showing against the Runners. Kicker Bees short stop Steve Porter made an array of fantastic catches to demonstrate just how strong the Kicker Bee's defense has gotten. All of this was done in tandem with an outstanding display of kicking prowess. However, it was not an easy battle, as the Midnight Runnersforced the Bees to play the entire field. Their kicking was fantastic, especially a line drive kick to third base that whizzed so fast and hard, it stung a Bee square in the chest. The final out came from the Bee's short right field position, DC Chamberlain. This makes her first catch oft he season, and although it was a long time waiting, she delivered whenit was needed. When the sun had set the Bees had defeated the Runners 5 to 1. The Kicker Bees look forward to this week's matchup against SuperRef and his band of merry ballers. Things are sure to get interesting....

Remainder of the Season Schedule

2007-06-06T12:37:00.000-04:00

The Kicker Bees will be rounding out the regular season in a few weeks. So lets cross our wings and give three cheers for the hope of a 5-2-1 regular season!

Here's the matchups:

June 14th: 7:30pm Field B
Kicker Bees vs. Midnight Runners
(And remember this is Cowboys and Indians night so yipee ky yeye yeah!)

June 21st: 6:30pm Field A
Kicker Bees vs. Kick in the Ballz

June 28th: 7:30pm Field B
Kicker Bees vs. Unemployed

Kicker Bees Team Dinner

2007-06-06T12:36:00.000-04:00

The Kicker Bees have a bye week this week and instead will be bonding over some yummy crab dip and tasty cold beverages at Dogfish Head Pubhouse on Clopper Road in Gaithersburg. The swarm forms at 7:00pm so beeee there!

And the Board Says....

2007-06-06T12:32:00.000-04:00

In a message from El Presidente L. Skywalker Crofoot the WAKA Gaithersburg Board has ruled that the matchup between the Kicker Bees and Balls to the Wall will be a tie!!!

Ruling was based on the following according to the WAKA Gaithersburg Commander-in-Chief:
While we agree that the Bees are a veteran team and should know the rules, we believe that the ref should have made the call at the point he noticed the players were not wearing their WAKA shirts, rather than waiting until the end of the game to announce the forfeit. Overall, this rule has not been strictly enforced over the years and although teams are asked to live with the decisions of the head ref during a game, we feel that in this case because no warning was issued ( i.e. the team had no opportunity to either remove the players from the game or have them change shirts), a forfeit would be unfair.

I do want to say that I'm glad the ref in question pays close attention to official WAKA emails, has read the rulebook and knows the rules, and can't fault him in that regard for trying to do the right thing. Our league, however, has thrived for 3+ seasons on a loose interpretation of this and one or two other rules in the WAKA rulebook. I think the ultimate, big-picture goal for us as a league is to make sure that players have a fun, fair, and safe playing environment, and I think we do a pretty good job at that. If this incident had endangered the safety of the players on the field, our decision would definitely have been different.

Kicker Bees put some Balls to the Wall

2007-06-06T12:21:00.001-04:00

What a mighty battle took place on Field C last Thursday. The Kicker Bees faced off agains Less Filling Division leaders Balls to the Wall.

An intense game insued and things were starting to look a little grim towards the middle of the game as the Bees had yet to score. But fear not Kicker Bees Ravi "Superstar" Patankar soon changed that! Once again our little Superstar charged to home plate.

Next run was followed up by a Bee that I have yet to name as I don't have my scorebook in front of me. And as always Steve "Fettucini" Porter continues his audition for Circe du Soleil with his impressive acrobatics.

Not only was a battle fought on offense but the KBs put up an impressive stance on defense. Shout outs to Encylopedia Brittanic for sucking up the pain and remaining on the mound despite intense shoulder pain, and to our very own MVPlaya Ken Sandler who was left battered and bruised after a run in at first base.

At the end the of the 5th inning the score was 2-2. The Bees called it a draw but the head ref, aka "the Kicker Bees FAVORITE ref" (sarcasm), decided he would give the win to the Balls to the Wall team since not all Bees were in uniform. WAKA rule books states that all players should be in uniform.

Mind you this rule has never been enforced in the life of the Gaithersburg Division (Just like the *cough cough* drinking on the field rule Mr. Head Ref, oh and the equipment being setup by 6:30 Mr. Head Ref). Alas, after some words were exchanged, the fate of the game is left up to the WAKA Gaithersburg Board...

Bees smooshed by the Toe.

2007-06-06T12:16:00.000-04:00

On May 24th the Kicker Bees geared up to face the great Toe. But alas the bees were unable to rekindle that fire that sparked the 8-inning battle last season. While the KBs tried with all their Bee might they were unable to get a single run against SUPERTOE. With droopy wings the Bees left the field in a 5-0 Loss to the Old Toe.

Bee-Fense

2007-05-21T17:01:00.001-04:00

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Kicker Bees after neutering those Kitties!

KBs send the HepCats to the Pound!

2007-05-21T12:45:00.001-04:00

The Kicker Bees put the stinger in the HepCats this week and sent those kittens to the pound in a 8-4 victory. The KBs were pumped on the field with their fierce "BeeFense" and stuck to that red ball like a Shocker at the Flip Cup table. On offense this week's "wowsa look at him go" award goes to Kicker Bee Co-Captain Matt "Sexy Bitch/Teen Wolf" Nickols who after being on IR last week came back with a thirst for runs. He quenched that thirst by scoring 2 of the Bees 8 runs! The Bees are all a buzz this week and are sharpening their stingers as next week means redemption for the Gold team. The Bees will finally get their chance to redeem their 2006 semi-final defeat when they face SUPERTOE. The Kicker Bees are pumped as they prepare to Stub the Toe! Watch out Tony and the rest of you Toes the bees are comin' for ya!

GET YOUR BEE ON!

2007-05-15T10:44:00.000-04:00

KBs remember this week is TEAM SPIRIT WEEK! Bee sure to tap into your inner BEE as the team voted "Most Spirited" will win a Gift Certificate to Growlers courtesy of Creations2Celebrations! See at Field A for the 7:30 Game!

Victory sweet Victory

2007-05-11T08:54:00.000-04:00

The Kicker Bees were pumped the past Thursday as they faced off against those Lime Green Shockers and their tall guys and girls with big knockers! The KBs enthusiasm showed on the field as they booted the ball and ticked off the base runs one by one. "Superstar" Ravi P. gave us our first run of the night with a great boot to left field to tick off the bases. One run that didn't count but should have just based on style was the awesome jumping backflip onto home plate performed by one Stephen "Mary Lou" Porter. He was out, but it sure looked damn good! The KB's were as solid on the field as they were in the kicking lineup, with Encylopedia Brittanica flexing her pitching muscle and the rest of the BeeFense showing that they won't "drop the baby." In the end the Kicker Bees zapped those Shockers with a 5-2 victory. Coming up next week the swarm looks forward to putting the buzz buzz to those HepCats, even though they will be sans Tall Married Guy.

Swillards Swallow Bees

2007-05-11T08:52:00.000-04:00

The Kicker Bees started off the season with a buzz against those swilling Swillards, who noticeably have gained a few friendly former Goonie faces! Things got a little passionate late in the game, as one of the Refs excused himself, but the game continued with new ref who we later learned really *hearts* flipcup and feels as passionate about cup flipping as the Kicker Bees feel about rulings on the field. All in all, those Swillards defeated the Swarm 2-0, and both teams headed to the bar for a little golden nectar.

2007 Kicker Bees Game Schedule

2007-04-23T09:29:00.000-04:00

Woohoo...this week is the start of it all my little latkes! Similar to last year the division (13 teams strong this season) has been split up into 2 divisions: Tastes Great & Less Filling. However unlike last season instead of only playing within your division, you only play 2 games in your division and the rest outside of your divison. Each team has one bye week. The Kicker Bees are honored to be in the "Tastes Great" Division with such company as: the RubberBusters, Playgorund Bullies*, Swillards, Lord of the Balls* and last but certainly not least....SUPERTOE! (*denotes new teams to the League)

Like last year our game times will be at either 6:30 or 7:30.

Here is our schedule:

Pickup/Preseason Games & Ref Clinic: 4/26
6:30-At the fields

Week 1: 5/3
7:30-vs. Swillards-Field B

Week 2: 5/10
7:30-vs. Shockers-Field C

Week 3: 5/17-- TEAM SPIRIT WEEK (bee sure to sport your Bee craziness!)
7:30-vs. HepCat Industries-Field A

Week 4: 5/24
6:30-vs. SUPERTOE-Field B

Week 5: 5/31--MIDSEASON PARTY WOOHOO!
7:30-vs. Balls to the Wall-Field C

Week 6: 6/7
BYE WEEK

Week 7: 6/14--COWBOYS AND INDIANS DRESS UP NIGHT!
7:30-vs. Midnight Runners-Field B

Week 8: 6/21
6:30-vs. Kick in the Ballz-Field A

Week 9: 6/28
7:30-vs. Unemployed-Field B

Week 10: Playoffs TBA

Please note the reffing schedule is still being worked out. For rookies or those who don't know we must provide refs for the games played opposite our time slot (ie: we play 7:30 we need to provide refs to the 6:30 games, we play at 6:30 we need to provide refs for the 7:30 games). I'll post more on that when the schedule is announced.

Meet Your 2007 Kicker Bees....

2007-04-11T15:32:00.000-04:00

There have been some bumps and hiccups in the registration process but here they are your 2007 {Soon to be Gaithersburg Division Champion} Kicker Bees ~crowds cheering~

The Lady Bees:
Tanya "Muffin" Boyce
Kenna Kenna Kelly
Le "Down the Hammer" K-C.
ToeKneeAhhhhh V.
Amanda "Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz" McMahon
Encylopedia Brittanica
Desiree "DC and I don't mean SE" Chamberlin
Hilary "SqUeaky" Rosenberg
Kelly "Ball Face" Sadusky
Handy Mandy Gastner

Those Studly Bees
Matt "Teen Wolf" Nickols
Jordan "WuTang" Publico
Matt "DD" Kolenda
Ken "MVPlaya" Sandler
Andy "The Dragon" Silverstein
Stephen "Ready to Kick Ass" Porter
Ravi "Superstar" Patankar
Dan "Cookin' up a Win" Cook
Chris "It's good to be" King
George "Goalie" Lamberty
Robert "Ain't no thing like a Chicken" Weng

And presenting for the first time ever...
Kicker Bees Official Cheering Squad!
Jacob "I'm a Kickball Widower" M.
Jesus "Young LDP" Castro
Trisha "Does this come in Polka Dots?" Lucero

Practice and Preseason Schedule

2007-04-11T15:23:00.000-04:00

Kicker Bee's its time to get into the Kickball spirit with a few preseason practices! Here's a list of our practice dates, please remember we practice like we play, so its rain or shine. And if its cold, well tough titty bo' bitty, put on a fleece and get your stinger out there!

Kicker Bees Practices

Thursday: April 12th 6:30pm

Sunday: April 15th 1:30pm SUPERTOE SCRIMMAGE
(there will be a warm-up/practice held at noon, plan to attend)

Thursday: April 19th 6:30pm
(*neither Captain or Co-Captain will be able to attend)

Sunday: April 22nd 1:30pm (*captain not able to attend)

Sunday: April 29th 1:30pm

"Official" Preseason Action:
Thursday: April 26th PICKUP GAMES 6:30PM
Thursday: May 3rd PRESEASON GAME 6:30PM

FIRST REGULATION GAME OF THE SEASON:
THURSDAY MAY 10TH (game time TBA)

I heart Matt Kolenda...

2007-03-26T10:53:00.000-04:00

My public apologies to Matt Kolenda continue! Once again I'm so sorry Matt!

On that note, hopefully everyone will be registered by the end of this week. Our first shirt order (the ones with the Bar logo) go in next week! So show your KB spirit and get registered if you haven't already!

KBs register with a Buzz-Get Gold shirts...

2007-03-12T11:33:00.000-04:00

The Kicker Bees have been registering with quite a big bee buzz. And for the first time in KB history we have more chicas registered than gents...so if you have the outdoor plumbing and haven't registered yet get on that, you know who you are (*cough* The Matts)...

Also since the Bees were the first to get 12 players registered we were able to pick our shirt color first. I went with the Gold again since that seemed to be the color most of you all wanted. Another reason to register early is those on the first shirt order will get shirts with our sponsor bar's (Growlers) logo on the back those late registrants will end up with the generic PLAY KICKBALL logo on the back.

SPRING 2007 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

2007-02-23T12:00:00.000-05:00

Hey KB's there still may be snow on the ground but Kickball season is fast approaching. In fact, registration is now open for returning teams. So hone in on the hive and head to www.kickball.com to register!
the ABeeeeC's of registering....
-go to www.kickball.com
-Log into your My WAKA account
-select register for a division
-use the search boxes to search for Gaithersburg (for some reason if you use the map we won't be listed)
-select Spring 2007 MD Gaithersburg Division
-select register on an existing team
-the Kicker Bees should be listed.
-complete your registration by checking out

It has our start date listed as April 26th. The actual season will start a couple weeks later, we'll have pickup games and ref clinics starting on the 26th.

Also the price you'll notice has gone up $3.00. Sucks I know....

As far as nights and location its the same bat time (Thursdays 630 & 730ish) and same bat channel Gaithersburg Middle School.

If you have any questions let me know!

QB

Congratumalateeuns!

2006-10-30T10:06:00.001-05:00

A shout out to three of Kicker Bees who were ballsy enough to race in the "People's Marathon" this past Sunday.

Andy "The Dragon" Silverstein, Kelly "I catch balls with my face" Sadusky and the notorious "Handy" Andy Weaver all finished the Marine Corps in true bee stingin' style.

The Dragon zoomed across the line with a finish time of 4:13:04...
...Kelly was the next to take the checkered flag (do they have those in marathons) with a time of 4:21:52...
...and Handy trotted across then line at 4:46:10.

I'm sure I speak for all the bees when I say we are so proud of you three! Woohoo!

Congratumalateeuns!

2006-10-30T10:06:00.000-05:00

Kicker Bees = Car Bombers

2006-07-26T10:24:00.000-04:00

Those redballers with the most mojo in moco are gonna put the sting on the Bethesda Fire division this fall! Okay well summer/fall.

The Kicker Bees will give the stingers a rest and take the field as the one and only Car Bombers!

Better watch out Bethesda, you aren't gonna know what hit ya KABOOM!

To keep updated on the Car Bombers season check us out on www.carbombers.blogspot.com

KBs like orange?

2006-07-07T10:21:00.000-04:00

Kicker Bees if you are interested in playing in the Summer/Fall division in the Bethesda Fire Division let Roger know as a few bees maybe joining forces with the Shockers to give Bethesda a lil Shock & Awe. Bzzzzz....

SUPERTOE smooshes MVPs

2006-07-07T10:14:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to the WAKA MD Gaithersburg Division Champions: SUPERTOE

After the 8 inning battle against the KBs team SUPERTOE went on to face defending Division champs, the MVPs. A tired and sweaty SUPERTOE gave it their all and went on to defeat the MVPs in a 5-4 victory.

SUPERTOE racked up the wins (and a massive run differential) this season going 10-0-1, the tie coming against the Rubber Busters during the regular season.

So you know what this means, not only did the Kicker Bees play in the final four, but their lose was at the hands of the Championship team. Now ain't that the shiznit!

SUPERTOE BLUE LIKE VIAGRA

2006-07-07T09:56:00.000-04:00

And surely the big toes needed something to keep their stamina up last Thursday.

SUPERTOE thought defeating the Kicker Bees would be a simple task; 5 innings and they move on to the Championship game. The KB's had other ideas. In what is semiofficially the longest kickball game ever played in the MD Gaithersburg division, the Bees held the mighty SUPERTOE to ONE RUN for 8 very long innings!

The Kicker Bees were on FIRE! Thanks to some really great runs, particularly a great slide by Ken Sandler, the KBs racked up 2 points. But it was the Kicker Bee fielding that was the true shock and awe. In an awesome throw from home to second base, catcher Jordan "Wu Tang" Publico pegged a very stunned SUPERTOE player. To follow that awesome play, veteran first baseman Roger Barkman had an awesome zinger at the home plate win he slammed the big redball onto a sliding SUPERTOE for an out at the plate. This type of play would continue thru the innings.

SUPERTOE always smart on the bases only needed one mistake and unfortunately the Bees gave it to them in the 8th inning. With runners on second and third SUPERTOE kept their eyes peeled for and opening, they got it when in a moment of desperation the KBs threw the ball to second in an attempt to get the second base runner out. Groans could be heard all around MoCo as the third base SUPERTOE runner advanced onto home plate to score the winning run.

Final Score after 8 innings---SUPERTOE: 3 KICKER BEES: 2
End result after a great season---The team the League thought would finish second to last, held the mighty undefeated SUPERTOE to one run thru eight innings.

Now Aretha how about some R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

Kicker Bees one game away from the Championship Game!

2006-06-23T11:16:00.000-04:00

After defeating the Goonies the Kicker Bees moved into second place in the East Division. That means next week the KBs face off against SUPERTOE! The winner of the game then moves onto the League Championship matchup.

Some may gasp, and some may sigh, but the Kicker Bees NEVER SAY DIE!!!

SUPERTOE may be undefeated but that only means they are DUE FOR A LOSS!

Defeating the big ol' toe will be a challenge, but the Kicker Bees can do it! This is the KB's game!

No one in the league thought the Bees could make it this far. In fact, the KBs were pegged to finish second to last in the preseason predictions. But look at those Kicker Bees now...SECOND PLACE!! (Eat that Hepcat!)

VICTORY BELONGS TO THE KICKER BEES!!!

Next Thursday the KBs will not be only playing for themselves...These gold underdogs will be playing for every other team in the League who has had their asses handed to them by SUPERTOE this season!

I wonder what kind a sound that big of a toe makes when its being stubbed?

KBs put the sting on the Goonies!

2006-06-23T11:02:00.000-04:00

Missing that winning feeling the KB's came out with their stingers on FIRE in last night's matchup against those cup flippin' Goonies!

After days of trash talk it was allll Kicker Bees come game time. Enjoying their usual kicking first position the KBs started the first inning off right with a run by Ravi "Poindexter" Patankar. And Come fielding time the Bee's were all over the big red ball like white on rice! The KB's awesome fielding, including a double play tag up by game MVP Susie-"Glue" Colon held the Goonies to only 2 runs. But the Goonies couldn't reciprocate and the KB's racked up 5 more runs before the end of the game.

Even the Goonies merry band of mustache men couldn't stop the Kicker Bees.
The KB's put another notch in the victory bedpost in a 6-2 victory over those Loony Goonies!

THOSE LOONY GOONIES!

2006-06-22T12:08:00.000-04:00

Those Goonies are Loony!
They think they can win!

When the truth is
they better notify their next of kin!

Because the KB's are buzzing for a fight
We'll zig and zag and sting with all our might!

The Goonies will cry, boohoo and wail!
As the kicker bees beatdown with kickball sized hail.

So Goonies have your Epee pen ready.
Cuz the KB's are gonna make you cry "Mommy" and wish for Teddy.

Bring your "A" game tonight and "B" ready to help the Goonies say "C" you later to the playoffs!

630pm on Field C

GOOD LUCK HANDY!

2006-06-09T11:38:00.000-04:00

The Kicker Bee's send a shout out to Dela-where? As our very own Handy Andy Weaver runs in a triathalon this weekend in the first state!

Good Luck Handy! Show those triathletes your smexy Kicker Bees stinger!

KB's get swatted by the paws.

2006-06-09T11:30:00.000-04:00

The Kicker Bees were swatted by the paws of the Hepcat Bruisers in Thursday night's face-off.

In the first kickball action since before the Memorial Day Holiday, the KB's were lacking their usual pep and sting. The Bees got off on a bad stinger the first inning and were unable to recover. The Kicker Bees just couldn't find their game and were held to a lone run by one Matt "Sexy Bitch" Nickols. In the end the cats and dogs swatted the bees with their big paws in a Kicker Bees 3-1 loss to the pink team.

Next week the Kicker Bees put the stinger in the Rydex Bulls for the last regular season game!

So to the Bulls we say: "Nanny Nanny Boo Boo the Kicker Bees are gonna sting you!"

Kicker Bees slide into 2nd place!

2006-05-26T22:43:00.000-04:00

The KBs put another notch in the victory bedpost Thursday night with a comeback win against the Rydex Bulls, proving once again that size and strength are no guarantee, especially when you face off against the fiesty Kicker Bees.

The Bulls pulled ahead in the first inning scoring 3 runs. But the Bees soon answered back scoring three runs of their own. The battle went head to head but in the fourth inning the Bulls weren't able to stand the buzz and the Bees scored 4 runs that would go unanswered, and ending in a 7-3 Kicker Bees victory.

The KB's continue to run a well honeyed hive on the field with spectacular catches from Susie-"Glue" Colon, "Handy" Andy Weaver, and Ravi "We are Champions" Patankar. "Jolly" Roger Barkman continues to rack up the outs at first while Jordan "WuTang" Publico was a homeplate force to be reckoned with!

Next week the KB's play another doubleheader when they take the Hepcat Bruiser's to the pound and once again put the stinger in the Bulls.

And Remember...

2006-05-22T11:53:00.000-04:00

"Your best? Your best? Losers always whine about their best; Winners go home and fuck the Prom queen."

-From the movie "The Rock"

Kicker Bees put the stinger in the Countrywide Crushers!

2006-05-19T11:45:00.000-04:00

Even the Crushers' resident law enforcement couldn't stop the KB's as they stung their way to a 8-3 victory in last night's game.

The Kicker Bee's scored 8 runs in the first inning and followed with a triple in the second inning from one, "Jolly" Roger Barkman. When asked for a comment on the play JRB replied "Arrhhhh Matey stick that mike in my face and I'll make yee walk the plank." (okay not really but it sounds good)

The Crushers answered with 3 runs but in the end had to jam an eppie pen in the arm as the Bees take another win back to the hive.

The KB's continue to tweek their fielding lineup, giving Wu Tang an opportunity to show us his best Mike Piazza impersonation, while veteran catcher Amanda "Bzzz" McMahon helped lead and direct the team from the infield. Kaitlin Dow had an "OMG" moment with a very dramatic catch resulting a blackshirt out. Ryan Lavender and Ken Sandler put the magic fingers on the ball from the pitching mound.

All and all the KB's had a good game and enjoyed playing such a fun team as the Countrywide Crushers.

Next week the Bees play Matador with the Rydex Bulls.

Bee-mania

2006-05-17T14:23:00.000-04:00

GAMES CANCELLED

2006-05-11T17:17:00.000-04:00

The Rydex Bulls must have done a rain dance. These weeks game's were cancelled due to heavy rains and possible thunderstorms.

Kicker Bees trip the Midnight Runners!

2006-05-05T11:21:00.000-04:00

The KB's swarmed with spirit on Thursday, there were wings, stings and other things galore on Field B. Which will now carry the nomenclature of Field BEE as the Kicker Bees gave the Midnight Runners a big muscle cramp in a 5-2 victory.

Ryan pitched a hell of a game, and Dragandy (Andy S) once again wowed us with his speed and mad kickball skills!
McKenna made a great play at first and the KB's have decided we *heart* the Countrywide Crushers' ref, as she has a keen eye! Our beloved catcher Amanda instilled fear into the Kickers with her bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Which has made news around the league. Teams are starting to fear coming up to kick with Amanda behind the plate ready to put the bzzzzzzzz on them.

In the end the Bees came together with some awesome fielding and kickass kickin' to win their second game. There victory was followed by Queen Corn Muffin with Honey, Tanya, rolling around on the grass in a state of utter glee, that the KB's have won their SECOND game.

The Bees now stand at 2-2. Next week the KB's put the sting on the Rydex Bulls!

RUNNNN ALLEN RUN!

2006-05-01T10:13:00.000-04:00

We would like to extend a super big GOOD LUCK to fellow Bee Allen Magtibay who will be running in the Vancouver Marathon in Canada this Sunday.

Best wishes Allen we will BEEEE thinking about you!

SUPERTOE puts the RAID on the KB's

2006-05-01T09:53:00.000-04:00

The Kicker Bees swarmed but SUPERTOE was ready and waiting with some insecticide.

The KB's faced off against Tony Ayton and his SUPERTOE crew only to fall short in a 9-3 loss to this formidable foe. As a reminder team SUPERTOE faced off against the MVPs for last seasons championship! The Kicker Bees are ready to put this loss behind them and call it a learning experience.

The Bees are looking a ead to this week's matchup only to say "Nanny Nanny Boo Boo we are sooooo gonna Sting you" to those Midnight Runners led by the one, and only Fran Fran He's our Man Meredith.

Kicker Bees prepare to stub SUPERTOE

2006-04-26T15:59:00.000-04:00

This Thursday the Kicker Bees swarm Field A at 730pm to break a few SUPERTOEs.

Following the games the KB's should gather at WAKA Gaithersburgs home away from Field Summit Station (our new Division bar!!)....it's a special night at Summit Station as the Division will be showing it's 'Ballers some luvin with a Season Kickoff Party...details below.

WHO: WAKA GAITHERSBURG
WHAT: SEASON KICKOFF PARTY
WHEN: FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE 730 GAMES
WHY: BECAUSE MD GAITHERSBURG *hearts* its Kickballers
WHERE: The most bum diggity Old Towne Gburg Bar....Summit Station

Time to be merry and get into the spirit of the kicking season. Kickballers will enjoy trays of FREE wings, and to wash down those tasty Summit Station wings Kickballers will be eligible to win tickets for FREE...yes you heard correctly...FREE Miller Lite Beers!Each of your dedicated Board members will have a number of tickets 'ballers can compete for in a variety of ways. Just find a Board member after the games at Summit Station and ask how you can earn a ticket for a free Miller Lite.

KB's get swatted by the Goonies, but put the Sting on the Hepcat Bruisers!

2006-04-24T13:32:00.000-04:00

Those super spiffy Kicker Bees played their first regular season games last week.

In the first half of the very first doubleheader for the Division the Kicker Bees faced off against those cup flippin' Goonies. The Goonies have picked up a lot of speed in the post season especially at shortstop and thirdbase which makes this Kicker Bee wonder if Guy S. isn't offering fancy cars, hard earned cash and to lure these speedy players, perhaps a WAKA investigation into the Goonies recruiting practices is in order !

The KB's gave it their all but in the end the Goonies busted out the fly swatter and smooshed the KB's in a 5-2 win over the spiffy swarm.

With impending darkness the KB's confronted the Hepcat Bruiser's for the second half of the double header. On the field the Kicker Bees found a sweet spot in their fielding positions and the KB's held their own against "Tall Guy" the Hepcats fireball hurlin pitcher. The sun went down on the Hepcat Bruisers and the Kicker Bees headed back to the hive with a 5-2 victory over those meanacing Cats and Dogs.

Thats right my lil muffins the KB's have won their first game! It's smooth sailin for the rest of the season!

KICKER BEES SPRING 2006 SCHEDULE

2006-04-18T13:08:00.000-04:00

**please note this year the League is divided up into 2 divisions. We are part of the "East" division. We play mainly within our division, with a couple of interleague games thrown in for good measure. And then its on to the playoffs where the Kicker Bee's bring out the whoop ass stingers to put all the League into shock!**

APRIL 20TH--DOUBLEHEADER!!!
630pm-Field B: Kicker Bees vs. Goonies
730pm-Field B: Kicker Bees vs. Hepcat Bruisers

APRIL 27TH
730pm-Field A: Kicker Bees vs. SUPERTOE

MAY 4TH--TEAM SPIRIT NIGHT!!!
630pm-Field B: Kicker Bees vs. Midnight Runners

MAY 11TH
630pm-Field C: Kicker Bees vs. Rydex Bulls

May 18th
730pm-Field A: Kicker Bees vs. Countrywide Crushers

May 25th
730pm-Field B: Kicker Bees vs. Rydex Bulls

June 1st--PIRATE NIGHT!!
630pm-Field C: Kicker Bees vs. Hepcat Bruisers

JUNE 8TH--FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS BEGIN!!!

Kicker Beeeeee-day!

2006-04-14T09:15:00.000-04:00

This Sunday one Kicker Bee has additional reasons to consume mass amounts of Cadbury Easter Eggs....

A very Happy Birthday to Amanda McMahon!

Amanda shares her special day with the likes of such notable characters as: Charlie Chaplin (actor), Henry Mancini (composer) Pope Benedict XVI, Dusty Springfield (singer), Margot Adler (journalist), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (basketball player), and Martin Lawrence (actor-comedian)!

Preseason Tourney Craziness

2006-04-14T08:49:00.000-04:00

A big yipee-kai-yai-yay to the Kicker Bees this Friday. Last night at the preseason tournament the Kicker Bees stung the Goonies to win their first "game".

In the next bracket the Bees faced off against SuperToe. The Bees swarmed and held their own against this well established team but in the end Team SuperToe stomped on the Kicker Bees' wings.

A big thank you to all the KB's who came out and give it their all last night!

So have a peep or two on this Easter Weekend, and if you're a member of the Tribe have a very blessed Pesach.

And rest up Kicker Bees, because next week its the "real deal".

Pre-season Tourney, its March Madness Part Deux!

2006-04-11T09:34:00.000-04:00

Pre-Season Tournament this Thursday!
The pre-season tournament is this Thursday, April 13.

KICKER BEES MUST BE AT THE FIELDS AT 615 READY TO PLAY!!!

OUR FIRST VICTIMS ARE THE GOONIES!!!

The brackets are out...Click Here to see the Brackets!

The Rules:

1. Each team is given about 10 minutes or 15 outs (the equivalent of a 5-inning game) to kick. At the 9 min mark, the refs will let the kicking team know that they are down to their final kicker. After this kicker, any people left on base will not count as runs!

2. Each team will need to keep track of runs scored and outs accumulated. The team with the most runs advances to the next round. In the event of a tie, the fewest number of outs will be used. In the event of a tie in number of outs, there will be a kick-off. Each team will send one player of its choosing to get one kick from a neutral pitcher. The team that kicks the ball the furthest wins.

3. In Round 1, a coin-flip will determine who bats first. In all subsequent rounds, the higher-scoring team will get to choose.

4. We tried to schedule it so that teams will have at least 5 minutes to prepare for their next game.

5. A team must have at least 8 players (4 girls/4 guys) for the game to qualify. If a team has fewer than 8, they can still play, but will not advance to the next round regardless of the outcome of the game.

6. Substitutions: Unlimited while in the field. A set kicking order must be followed.The round-robin:Each team will get to kick for about 10 minutes (for a total of 30 minutes of play). Teams will rotate between 3 positions: Fielding, kicking, and sitting out (providing a ref).A. In each round-robin, the team that scored the most runs gets to pick whether they want to kick first (pro: more daylight), second, or third (pro: you know how many runs you need to win). The second-highest scoring team then gets to pick when they want to kick.B. The rotation will work as follows: Fielding -> Kicking -> Sitting out

Aerial View of Fields

Practice!

2006-04-10T10:03:00.000-04:00

Kicker Bees will be having a practice THIS WEDNESDAY APRIL 12TH @ 615PM; at the Kickball Fields.

BEEEEE THERE!

Kicker Bees-a-mania!

2006-04-06T13:19:00.000-04:00

~Whatcha gonna do when Kicker Bees-a-mania runs wild on you!~

It's premiere night for the Kicker Bees! This is only a pickup game and while it doesn't count towards our season standings I hope everyone gets excited about our debut!

A few notes about the division:

BARS
The division has not signed a contract with a bar. We are still in negotiations with O'learys but apparently its a sticky situation but rest assured WAKA is smoothing out everything. With that said WAKA is encouraging us to gather at O'learys for our post game socializing so we can kind of try O'learys on for size.

O'learys is located on the corner of Clopper and Quince Orchard. Diagnol from Chevy's. Here's a link to the website: http://www.mrsolearys.net/
I hope you all decide to come to the bar afterwards and join the division for a drink or some yummies for your tummies.

Also I have a board meeting post games at the fields so I may get to the bar a little later than you all. For those who didn't know I"m also the WAKA Gaithersburg Social Chair.

CARS
Tonight may be the first time some of you have been to the fields. Just to clarify everyone usually meets on the fields to the right of the middle school (if you are facing the school) Also if you are looking for us I'll try to be there pretty early...I drive a blue PT Cruiser. And I'll have my trademark pigtails in, you can't miss me.

BROKEN HEARTS--er balls...
Last item...*whew* I got a regulation ball this week also if anyone is interested in getting their own kickball, amazon sells them for $5 less than the WAKA store plus delivery is more timely (i ordered on monday and got it yesterday) if you are interested in having your very own redball let me know and i'll send you the link.

Kicker Bee-Day!

2006-04-05T10:51:00.000-04:00

A very Happy Birthday to Kicker Bee Ken Sandler.

Ken shares his birthday with Bette Davis, Spencer Tracy, Gregory Peck and Colin Powell!

Feel the Sting....

2006-04-03T12:32:00.000-04:00

Thanks to all who came out to practice on Sunday.

It truly was a great practice! We busted a ball, got a little sun (in some cases too much *my poor face*) and showed some mad skills.

I hope all those who came out had a great time! I know I sure did. And this practice only helped to fuel my excitement about the upcoming season. You all are just super-fantastico!

Remember we have pickup games this Thursday. Game time is 630 but the earlier you arrive the more warm-ups we can do! I plan to be there around 6!

2006 Kicker Bees Roster

2006-03-31T14:54:00.000-05:00

*In my best sports caster voice....* These are YOUR 2006 WAKA GAITHERSBURG KICKER BEES!!!

Roger B.
Tanya B. (me)
Susie C.
Kaitlin D.
McKenna K.
Matt K.
Ryan L.
Amanda M.
Katherine M.
Matt "Sexy Bitch" N.
Ravi P.
Jordan "WU TANG" P.
Kelly S.
Kenneth S.
Andrew W.
Nike L.

Welcome to you all! Now lets kick some redball butt!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

2006-03-31T14:51:00.000-05:00

Kicker Bees remember we spring forward one hour Saturday night! So don't forget to change your clocks....especially since we have a practice on Sunday (at noon).

Kickball Karma Sutra

2006-03-31T09:52:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder that there will be an impromptu practice this Sunday at Noon at the Kickball fields. If you can make well thats just super spiffy! If not we'll be seein' ya Thursday for the pickup games. The pickup games begin at 630pm but if everyone could please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can all have a group hug (j/k) :)

Also please be thinking about what position you would like to play....do you dream at night of catching popflys in the outfield, are you a sprinter and lust after Derek Jeter, perhaps you'll be the kicker bees shortstop, or maybe you do squats at night looking in the mirror trying to imitate Mike Piazza, we'll make you the catcher then!

Or if you just are happy playing any position well then let me know that too!

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

2006-03-29T13:25:00.000-05:00

There will be an impromptu Kicker Bees practice this Sunday, April 2nd at Noon at the Kickball Fields. No worries if you can't make it but if you can thats superfantastic!

Here are some general directions to the fields:
Address: 2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg MD 20877
To the fields:
» I-270 to exit 8 (Shady Grove)
» Turn left onto 355 N
» Slight right onto S. Summit Ave.
» Right onto E. Diamond Ave (is on your left)
» Left at light, onto Girard St.
» Left onto Teachers Way
» Fields are on right side of school.

Offical Team Referees

2006-03-29T13:23:00.000-05:00

Thank you to Roger Barkman & McKenna Kelly for volunteering to be Kicker Bee/Zebra hybrids for the season. You two are just so spiffy!

But remember we all need to read up on the rules. It's good to be well informed when you are kicking up dust on the Refs shoes arguing that "Yes! I was safe!"

Referees for Games

2006-03-29T08:57:00.000-05:00

Well the division is trying out this new thing for referees this season. Each team is to appoint 2 people who will be the designated "Refs" for the teams. These individuals will provide reffing for the games we do not play in. I know some of you are new and I want you to know that just because its your first season that its okay to volunteer b/c we all were new last season. The rules are easy to learn, and remember...IT'S JUST KICKBALL. We aren't deciding any Final Four Championships :)

If you have any questions please let me know. If you are willing to Ref please let me know no later than Thursday before 6pm as I have to relay the names at the Captains meeting that evening.

Also two practice times have been suggested. Sunday at noon or Monday at 630. Please let me know what your preference is. No Pressure!

Kickball Rules

2006-03-28T08:55:00.000-05:00

Whether you are a freshman or sophomore player be sure to read up on the WAKA kickball rules! Rules are available in PDF format here: http://www.kickball.com/rules.html

Also note the newest rule change is regarding refs. WAKA now states that the only ref needed for regular season games is the home plate ref. The first base and third base refs will be optional.

Our Zebra Leader, Tim Brown, hopes to have a Ref Clinic probably coinciding with the pick-up games so keep your eyes peeled!

Remember the more people that know the rules, the smoother the games will go!

Gold Shirts!

2006-03-27T13:33:00.000-05:00

The Kicker Bees will be clad in Gold Shirts this year! The vote for Gold barely edged out the vote for black! But in a last minute surge to victory Gold took the checkered flag!

I'm sure all the Kicker Bees will look very sm-exy in their Gold attire.

Kicker Bees Kickball

Bees put the stinger in Kick in the Ballz

Bees Trip Runners

Remainder of the Season Schedule

Kicker Bees Team Dinner

And the Board Says....

Kicker Bees put some Balls to the Wall

Bees smooshed by the Toe.

Bee-Fense

KBs send the HepCats to the Pound!

GET YOUR BEE ON!

Victory sweet Victory

Swillards Swallow Bees

2007 Kicker Bees Game Schedule

Meet Your 2007 Kicker Bees....

Practice and Preseason Schedule

I *heart* Matt Kolenda...

KBs register with a Buzz-Get Gold shirts...

SPRING 2007 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Congratumalateeuns!

Congratumalateeuns!

Kicker Bees = Car Bombers

KBs like orange?

SUPERTOE smooshes MVPs

SUPERTOE BLUE LIKE VIAGRA

Kicker Bees one game away from the Championship Game!

KBs put the sting on the Goonies!

THOSE LOONY GOONIES!

GOOD LUCK HANDY!

KB's get swatted by the paws.

Kicker Bees slide into 2nd place!

And Remember...

Kicker Bees put the stinger in the Countrywide Crushers!

Bee-mania

GAMES CANCELLED

Kicker Bees trip the Midnight Runners!

RUNNNN ALLEN RUN!

SUPERTOE puts the RAID on the KB's

Kicker Bees prepare to stub SUPERTOE

KB's get swatted by the Goonies, but put the Sting on the Hepcat Bruisers!

KICKER BEES SPRING 2006 SCHEDULE

Kicker Beeeeee-day!

Preseason Tourney Craziness

Pre-season Tourney, its March Madness Part Deux!

Practice!

Kicker Bees-a-mania!

Kicker Bee-Day!

Feel the Sting....

2006 Kicker Bees Roster

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Kickball Karma Sutra

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Offical Team Referees

Referees for Games

Kickball Rules

Gold Shirts!

I heart Matt Kolenda...