The IOU rules committee is undergoing talks of rules changes for the 2027 season. On the agenda: 1. Simplifying and clarifying rules around contact and the goal crease 2. Punishing teams more for technical violations 3. Increasing pace of play without compromising the current flow

With the season coming to an end soon, the IOU is accepting ideas for discussion at the annual rules conference. What would you change about our sport?

As recently as five years ago, loosening regulation on sports gambling seemed like a reasonable decision to many people. After all, at that time sports betting was mostly the realm of friends and coworkers making small-time wagers, a mostly harmless bit of good fun.

The Anishinabek Nation is now accepting in-kind donations on behalf of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Acceptable items: ▪️Adult clothing (in all sizes & genders) ▪️Non-perishable food items & goods ▪️Toys for children of all ages 1/3

In February, USA Rugby banned trans women from all levels of one of the world’s most inclusive sports. What happened next was telling. Across the country, teams refused to comply. The story of the Baltimore Ferals, who are pushing back: www.thebanner.com/sports/rugby...

For the record, the IOU will not rescind any disciplinary decisions no matter who calls us

We are back in business with enough joiners to continue our FREE weekly pickup games. Thank you for your support!

While it’s easier to rake the ball, and we encourage young players to do that just to get the ball off the ground, oarballers should train to lift the ball on the run, scooping through the ball. You won’t need as much time and space, and you can create plays in transition much more easily!

Así que has decidido probar algo nuevo y convertirte en jugador de pelotaremo. Tienes una pala, un palo y un plan para divertirte y hacer nuevos amigos. Pero ¿qué posición deberías jugar?

We want to expand oarball to university campuses. If you are a student, faculty, staff, or administrator at a university, please reach out to us!

Transgender people belong in sport. Same as everyone else

Watching all of these “meat wall” corners, perhaps football could stand to borrow our goal hanging rule? Maybe slightly more lenient since teams have 11 players instead of 4

The best diet for you is the one you can maintain. Make small adjustments to stay comfortable: to cut calories, reduce your vices slowly over time. To bulk up, start with a large snack or a small meal. The results you want will take time, so it’s important to be happy through that process

Did we say a couple of weeks? Well our all-volunteer staff work really hard and it’s already ready! oarball.org/gallery/IOU_...

International Oarball Union@oarball.bsky.social · last mo.

We’re working on a new guide for #tactics for players, keep your eyes peeled in the next few weeks

We’re working on a new guide for #tactics for players, keep your eyes peeled in the next few weeks

Heat is forecast to build across the South and West early this week. During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. Stay #WeatherReady by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

Homage to Paddleonia

We love to see the internationalism and community around the football World Cup!

Delete this now. Don’t make our sport look bad or we’ll have you banned

We’re almost at 1000 followers! Help us get there: tell your friends about oarball, it may just be their new favorite sport

fruithogs@gmail.com or DM us!❤️🥭🐗

If you live in southern Florida, reach out to the hogs, they run a good club but have been struggling to get players to play this season. As always, oarball is for everybody: no matter how “athletic” you are, body type, age, gender, whether you’re looking for casual or competitive. It’s for you!

Bayou Oaks Fruit Hogs@fruithogs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Due to low turnout, tonight’s pickup game is CANCELLED. Reach out if you want to play with us in the future! We’re always looking for more players!

LGBT folks: what are some things that make a sporting environment (as a player or fan) feel welcoming to you? What are things that drive you away? What can we do go make oarball a nice environment for you? #pride #lgbt #sports

If you were able to create a starting 4 for a senior team in a laboratory, how big would you want your players to be? How big is the perfect loose back, crease back, half forward, and full forward for you?

Rain doesn’t stop balling!

Cleats giving you blisters? Here are some tips to help keep your feet feeling good:

Amputee football offers a sense of community and healing in Rwanda, a country that went through its darkest time in 1994 during its genocide. The seven-a-side version of soccer has grown steadily over the past decade and Rwanda now has five women's professional teams and 10 for men.

Central to the IOU mission is growing grassroots community-led sport clubs all over the world. Donate if you can, share, and help Buffalo keep its teams. Perhaps in the future we can talk the club into starting an oarball department too…😉

Nicholas Mendola@nickmendola.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hey all, wanted to share this here. We at @fcbuffalo.bsky.social have been truly humbled by the messages of support and purchases at our site after our outreach last week, and motivated to do right by all of you! Please do keep spreading the word: www.fcbuffalo.org/support-fc-b...

The study materials for the level 3 coaching certification are now available at oarball.org! Level 3 coaches will be permitted to be paid for their services. They must become experts in skill training, physical training, and advanced tactics. Like levels 1 and 2, the exam is free the first two tries