Top 7 B.I.A. Moments

As part of our commemoration of B.I.A.'s first ever kickball championship, as well as their upcoming second year anniversary as a team, we look back at the top seven moments that have made this team what it is today.  This list contains one moment from each of the seven seasons played.  Enjoy!

1.  CAROLINE CATCHES HER OWN FOUL BALL (WINTER 2007)
    
     During the Winter 2007 season (our inaugural season), everything we did became a lesson learned in the crazy world of adult kickball.  In one of our games, Caroline Yang learned a very valuable lesson:  DON'T CATCH YOUR OWN FOUL BALL!!!  By doing so, she was ruled out due to interference.  Caroline's reaction:  "I was just helping the catcher out". 

2.  B.I.A. WINS TWO IN A ROW WITH 8 PLAYERS (SPRING I 2008)

     After enduring a rough 2-6 inaugural season, B.I.A. was determined to turn the tables around and be on the winning side of things for a change.  They did just that, but not without a hitch.  Just before their first game, B.I.A. was faced with one problem...they didn't meet the league minimum requirement of 8 players.  Thankfully, their opponents didn't mind playing with an advantage.  Eventually, B.I.A.'s 8th player would show up, and B.I.A would produce two solid victories...with the league minimum!!! 

3.  SCOTT KICKS SOLO HR OUT OF BREATH (FALL 2008)

   Playing at Memorial Park is challenging, but getting to Memorial Park is even more challenging, especially when it comes to parking.  With no parking spaces available anywhere, I decided to park along the edge of the lot, only to find out that HPD's finest was out there issuing citations and calling the wrecker to tow off any vehicle not in a parking space.  Not only did I have to miss an inning of pitching, but, after having parked my truck a 1/2 mile away, I was out of breath when I sprinted back to the field...and I was up next to kick.  I'm sure I looked pathetic bent over at the plate...exhausted...but, the first pitch was rolled and I kicked it in the gap at right center, resulting in a solo home run to start the inning.

4.  RUMALDO INJURES PINKIE (WINTER 2008)

     Who says kickball isn't a dangerous sport?  During a routine fly ball to right field, Rumaldo readied himself to make the sure out.  Just as he caught it, so did his pinkie.  The injury was enough to send him to the emergency room as a precaution, placing his finger in a brace.  Since then, several other players have experienced similar injuries.  Proof that no one is safe from injury in this sport.

5.  STEPHANE KICKS SCOTT IN BALLS WHILE STRETCHING (SPRING I 2009)

     Before one B.I.A.'s games, the team was engaged in a pre-game stretch.  Being the coach at the time, I decided to inspect the team as they stretched.  I saw Roy at the dugout and needed to talk to him about tonight's strategy.  Deciding to walk in between Amanda, who was sitting on the ground stretching, and Stephanie, who was facing away from me stretching her quad by pulling her leg behind her, I would soon find out why this was not a good decision.  As Stephanie finished her stretch, her leg came swinging back, with her foot finding my balls.  I immediately fell to the ground, only to realize later that everyone thought that I was faking it. 

6.  AMY'S SUGGESTION (SUMMER 2009)

     After our Summer 2009 season, we found ourselves hanging out with our rivals, Fear My Spheres, and sharing drinks, laughs...and an idea of merging our teams together, possibly forming a "super" kickball team.  The idea made sense at the time as both B.I.A. and Fear My Spheres were not sure if they would even have enough players for next season.  As the conversation wore thin, only one question remained:  What would the team name be?  Amy quickly answered with Fear My Balls.  I must say, I was very proud of her, considering I have never heard any inappropriate words come out of her mouth.  My world was totally changed after that night.

7.  B.I.A. DOES IT!!!  B.I.A. DOES IT!!! (FALL 2009)

     After seven seasons, B.I.A. would finally see their hard work pay off.  From catching our own foul balls to kicking our teammates balls to even suggesting that our opponents fear our own balls, we were now on top of the kickball world!  Facing three unknown opponents, a revamped roster, and even a coaching change, there was enough to put the team in a downward spiral, but teamwork, dedication, coolers of beer and a dancing catcher would seal B.I.A.'s name as CHAMPIONS!!!  Queen's "We Are the Champions" has never sounded more nice than now.