Frequently Asked Questions
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The league has active registration throughout the year. To find out when you can register, check out your local city.
You can also join any of our cities Facebook Groups or follow our IG accounts to get up to date information about leagues and events.
When you register, you have three choices: Captain, Team Player, or Group/Free Agent.
Team Captain: You want to build your own team of players and lead them to victory!
Team Players: You know what team you are supposed to be on and want to directly register for that team.
Free Agent: You want to play, but don't currently have a team? Free Agent means you are a solo players and we will randomly assign you to a team. You can also join with a small group of friends!
Can I Play With A Friend?: Yes! When you register, you can create a small group or make note that you want to play with a specific person.
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All OutLoud programming is presented in three tiers: Early Bird, Regular and Late Fee. League price points vary from league to league and city to city. We strive to have the lowest price points while giving as much back to our players as possible.
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OLS believes that everyone is welcome regardless of your sexuality, gender, age, status, height, color, college major or athletic ability. We believe in inclusivity not exclusivity. In short, if you want to have fun and play, join us! We respect all players identities and encourage everyone to express themselves as they wish.
Do I Have to Be Queer+/LGBTQAI+?
Nope! Everyone is welcome!
Do I have to be Athletic?
No! The only requirement is that you have to want to play. Every game has rules. Everyone brings different skills to the table. No one is perfect, and give yourself some grace to learn and grow.
First timers are equally welcomed by our staff. We will do our best to help you get situated. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. We’re not afraid to answer them.
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There are no try-outs for our leagues. Anyone may sign up for the league, providing there are spots. Weekly practices are not mandatory, though in some cities there are options available, just ask. If you have questions about the game, just email us!
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OutLoud Sports encourages every player to express themselves as they wish, with their own jerseys or styles. Teams are encouraged to wear a uniform look, whether its a jersey, a similar color shirt, or one of our high-end OLS League Shirts!
Metal cleats, offensive/prejudicial logos/language, or basic public nudity are not allowed.
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OLS welcomes subs in our leagues! Subs must be invited by teams to participate. We do not maintain a sub list for league players. We also encourage players to post in our social media, if they are looking to sub.
Subs are required to understand the rules of the league, sign a league waiver, and pay a sub fee to participate.
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Players are ineligible for a refund once they complete registration. Please keep this in mind before you commit to a season.
If a league is cancelled, players will received full refunds. -
If any player behaves in a manner that is unsportsmanlike, violent, aggressive, or dangerous to other players due to physical impairment from alcohol or drugs, the players will be ejected from the league without refund. Our policy includes all behavior at league games or OLS sponsored events.
If a player misses more than 2 unreported games (meaning informing your teammate/league) or 3 games (excused or otherwise) your teammates/team/league may replace you, without refund, at the league's best discretion.
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Life happens and we understand. If you have to miss a game, please let your captain know, in advance, so they may find necessary subs.
A player is allowed to miss 2 games (without notification), or 3 games (notifying captain). If a players misses more of either, the captain may remove the player from the league, without refund.
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A typical season is 8 weeks long. Some leagues vary from 6 weeks to 10 weeks. Leagues will have a regular season and a playoff season within established league window.
Generally, you will have one game per week. Some leagues may have more.
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OutLoud Sports uses our own specific rules for Kickball and Dodgeball (a version of USA Dodgeball rules), while generally all other games follow a standardized rulebook for play. Our staff is well versed in our rules and can help you with any questions. We want you to have fun, learn the game, and improve!