We are very excited that Ravenswood Pub will be staying with Ken & Leisa! But they need Chicago Kickball’s help! Check out their message..

Adopt A Sailor 2011 As many of you know, last summer we received an offer to sell Ravenswood Pub. After much deliberation and thought, we decided to accept the offer. A transaction of this type typically takes 90-120 days, but for various reasons this one dragged on and on. Last week, just before Thanksgiving we received the final word that the deal was not going to happen. Our presumption during this process was that we would no longer be the owners of Ravenswood Pub during Christmas, thus we would not be able to do our annual Adopt A Sailor program this year. Obviously, circumstances have changed and due to the encouragement of you, our neighbor’s and customers, we have decided to charge forward and for the 11th year, accept as many of the Navy Recruits from Great Lakes as they will send us. Typically we begin planning for this event in mid-October. Here we are, just as December is arriving, and we are starting today. This puts us way behind our normal schedule and will require some adjustments to our typical activities. 1. Tickets are being printed today and will be available tonight, Friday, December 2. We will need a tremendous amount of help selling tickets this year due to the shortened time frame. As usual, tickets will be $5.00 each, or a book of 5 for $20.00. If you are able to help us by picking up some tickets and selling them to co-workers, friends, family we would be enormously appreciative. 2. Because we realize that each of you have many responsibilities and commitments during the month of December, ie. . work parties, holiday gatherings, etc. . . we have decided to have the fundraising raffle party on Saturday, January 14. This should alleviate some of the pressure to collect raffle prizes during this hectic month. This will also allow us to share with you the wonderful experience this year’s sailor’s had and share with you their thanks and gratitude. 3. Even though the raffle will not be held until after Christmas, human nature indicates that ticket sales will be best prior to Christmas. It is our hope that in the next 3 weeks we can have the largest ticket sale surge so that we can provide our Sailors with the usual wonderful Christmas that we strive for each year. 4. If you are able to assist in any way, from selling tickets, to prepping food for the sailors, to contacting or collecting raffle prizes from neighborhood business, please let us know. We’re looking for a lot of help this year due to our shortened time frames. As we enter this holiday season, I’m reminded of some words my 10 year old daughter shared with me a few months ago. At that time, she knew that it was unlikely that the sailors would be coming this year and asked what they would be doing, since they wouldn’t be coming to Ravenswood Pub. (She has spent every Christmas of her life with the sailors) When I explained that hopefully, some other people would be willing to host them, she then said, “but how will I be able to thank them, for all they do for us?” We’re all grateful, to have another chance. Thank you for everything, and Happy Holidays Ken & Leisa

Kickballers it’s fricken hot!! Please make sure to drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated.. Bring lots of water to the field, suntan lotion, and remember to dress as cool as possible both temperature wise and style wise as possible!! See you on the fields!

Kickballers, Tonight’s games (6/15) are cancelled due to the current field conditions. We are still meeting at Ravenswood Pub tonight, where there are no large puddles or muddy conditions on the patio. Next week we will be playing the week 8 – 6/22 games.

Games are cancelled for tonight due to flooded field conditions and impending storms approaching. While missing Kickball is sad there is no reason to miss out on Ravenswood! Flipcup is always there for you! See you at Ravenswood Pub!

Where would we be without Porn? Short shorts, whistles, synchronized dance thrusts, when was the last time you took a moment to appreciate all the good porn does for our league? Well here is your chance!! Week 3 will be PORN APPRECIATION NIGHT! Help us celebrate with the 2010 Chicago Kickball Champions as they receive the coveted trophies! Flip cups in their honor, sing, dance! Clothing optional?… No please contain yourself within your shirts and shorts.. Other then that go wild with Porn!

Congratulations to the Kickball Kittens for winning the drawing for the $50 bar tab.  I think they spent it all on a huge order of shots… Nice.

Thanks again to all of the teams that were able to get their people registered early and get in for the drawing. 

~Cousin Tim

 

Music has the Grammys. Film – The Oscars. It’s our turn now… Chicago Kickball welcomes you to THE FLIPPY’S. Join us on Saturday, April 30th for our pre-season OPENER! We’re rolling out the red carpet and getting our flip-cup on. Come dressed to impress or in your kickball gear! This preview party, conveniently planned 5 days prior to the season opener, will allow us to celebrate our fabulous Kickball league in style. Drink packages TBD! 9:00pm-12:00am Ravenswood Pub Have any questions or concerns? Feel free to message us at any time. SEE YOU THERE! Chi Kickball

RSVP AND MORE INFO ON OUR FB EVENT HERE!

Welcome to our 2011 Kickball Season!

As the season opener draws ever so close we want to remind returning players to get registered as soon as possible. At this time our team spots are full. We will soon be opening our single player registration with invitations going out first to our off season mailing list! Please act fast as spaces are limited!

As always check back soon as information and this years game schedule will be posted in the next few days!

What a fantastic match up two teams rooted in friendship but both playing to win! Thanks everyone for an amazing 2010 Year and congrats again to Porn the Champions of 2010!