Adult Kickball Co-Ed League Kicks Off Season

“Hammertoes” starting roller Anthony "Phat" Rickman delivers his famous knuckle-curve.
“Hammertoes” starting roller Anthony "Phat" Rickman delivers his famous knuckle-curve.

This group definitely is getting a big kick as the Adult Kickball Co-Ed League has started play at River’s Edge. Sponsored by Roanoke City Parks and Recreation, the popularity has been overwhelming with 24 teams in 3 divisions competing this summer. Games are held Monday through Thursday evenings at the field adjacent to Carilion Hospital.

Kickball has been soaring in popularity nationally and has its own national championship. The sport has its unique set of rules and terminology. Not to be outdone by other sports, the national champs traditionally drink the ‘nectar of the gods’ from a crystal kickball.

On Monday night the Hammertoes kicked it out against the Blue Jugs in a match-up among Blue Division squads, with the Hammertoes holding off a late rally by the Blue Jugs for a 3-2 win.

Story and Photo by Bill Turner

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