again, if you're looking to help with mutual aid.

The Competition Committee has released new competition guidelines. See them here:

This has been an ongoing discussion at the IOU for some time, but the decision is official today: The International Oarball Union does not recognize and will not recognize the United States. There will be no Team USA. Instead, we will recognize the nations which were on the land first. #Landback

It’s time. I want the see Steve Kerr’s Warriors and Minneapolis’ Timberwolves agree that they simply cannot play this game tonight. A strike in solidarity with the besieged city and its murdered and abducted residents.

USA Hockey quietly updated their policies suspending their Transgender Athletes Eligibility Policy and banning trans hockey players from many teams and programs More: thehockeynews.com/womens/other...

Our new comprehensive coaching guidelines feature new drills and a standardized structure for 60-minute practices that can be adjusted for different age groups and levels

The Competition Committee is meeting this week to discuss guidelines and recommendations for house, select, scholastic, senior, and international competitions

We asked, and you answered! We got recommendations for dozens of drills with origins in #soccer, #hockey, #lax, #rugby, and some specially designed for #oarball from coaches. We'll be incorporating these into new and updated coaching guidelines and the new 60-minute standard practice . Thank you!

The IOU is looking to expand its presence in the Pacific. If you live in or have friends in Australia, PNG, New Zealand, Hawaii, Fiji, the Solomons, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tonga, or any of the smaller islands, have a chat! DM us or head to oarball.org, and let us help you get on the field!

Oarball is a mix of your favorite things Pelotaremo es una mezcla de tus cosas favoritas #sports #deportes #sportif #soccer #football #futbol #hockey #lacrosse #lax

Turned some old broken hockey sticks into oarball paddles. They’re not beautiful but I’m excited to give them a go

Coaches: send us your favorite practice drills, and we’ll incorporate them into our next drill guide

oh! LAST THING! Let trans girls and women play sports, FFS! www.vox.com/the-highligh...

it really shouldn’t matter if a player is good or not if he is out here being outwardly and proudly bigoted, but we all know that teams will give in to the temptation. signing a man who is not only an outspoken homophobe, but also completely ass at his job is just burning a bridge for sport.

There's no rule that says a dog can't play oarball

There's no rule that says a dog can't play oarball

Athletes from any sport can become great oarballers! A thread:

More than any other sport, is an expression of cooperation. Let us explain!

Oarball is a mix of your favorite things Pelotaremo es una mezcla de tus cosas favoritas #sports #deportes #sportif #soccer #football #futbol #hockey #lacrosse #lax

Oarball season is coming up! See you on the field once the snow melts!

¡Feliz año nuevo, gente del Bluesky! Nuestro equipo ha hecho las reglas del pelotaremo en Español. Para dos años, sólo hablantes de Inglés podían conocer el juego correctamente. Pero hoy es un día nuevo y este es un año nuevo para el Union Internacional de Pelotaremo.

Looking to turn over a new leaf in the new year? How about trying a new sport! Whether your new year’s resolution is to be in better shape, learn a new skill, or make friends, oarball can help you do it!

Want to better understand the zone defense? Expert oarball coaches have crafted an easy to digest primer for players, fans, and new coaches on how the most common defensive coverage is played.

To keep up with the changes in tactics from this year’s rule changes, our coaching instructional documents have been updated

The IOU is looking to expand its presence in the Pacific. If you live in or have friends in Australia, PNG, New Zealand, Hawaii, Fiji, the Solomons, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tonga, or any of the smaller islands, have a chat! DM us or head to oarball.org, and let us help you get on the field!

What athlete from any other sport do you think would be the best oarballer?

Overtime is Overrated. Why ruin a perfectly good tie.

Rules proposals which were rejected this season but which are tabled for next season: 1. Reduction of goal size to 3mx0.9m in line with water polo and a reduced size ball 2. Elimination of the channel lines and the east-west two line pass rule 3. No hands rule for defenders inside their goal crease

Why was the field changed? Increasing the size of the central areas reduces stoppages and adds more flow to the game, particularly in transition, while still encouraging teamwork and making the center of the field more valuable than the outside.

Why was the penalty shot changed? Stats showed that the penalty shot was not a credible scoring opportunity- a measly 8% of penalty shots resulted in goals last season in senior play. Several reworks were introduced to make the play not just easier to score on, but also more interesting to watch

Why was goal hanging changed? First, to reduce the workload on referees. Trying to keep track of multiple players' 3 second counts while also looking for fouls and watching for violations was extremely difficult for officials. The new rule is simpler both for officials and players.

Now for a breakdown of the new rules and why they were chosen.

Rule changes have been finalized for the 2026 season. The following were adopted: 1. Goal hanging was completely re-worked. There is no more 3-second count and players can't be penalized for goal hanging, but offensive players can be offside while a team goal hangs.

The IOU rules committee is undergoing talks of rules changes for the 2026 season. On the agenda: 1. Increasing offense, particularly by increasing the value of goal crease situations and penalty shots 2. Lessening the workload on officials with the goal hanging rule 3. Maximizing accessability

Want to become a better oarballer? The documents section of oarball.org now has training guides for both forwards and backs to train at home even if you have no one to play with or no fitness equipment

As the summer months heat up, be sure to stay safe! Make sure you know the signs of heat illness, drink plenty of water, and take frequent breaks

Rule clarification: the “roll and flick” move is legal- so long as the foot makes continuous contact with the ball, the play is still only considered to be one touch of the ball and does not violate the two touch rule

STV [3 May 25] -- After England banned trans soccer players following Supreme Court ruling, Scotland FA follows suit, banning the ONE player--a fifth tier for Edinburgh Univ. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social

When I was a kid I was banned from playing any type of football. Every single door was closed (the same way it is now closed to every trans girl). As a non-binary adult I find myself again without anywhere to play. How hard is it to make sport inclusive?

The IOU is saddened and disappointed by the decisions of the English and Scottish Football associations. Discrimination has no place in sport, and we hope to see a conscious effort at inclusivity going forward.

Want to get into playing oarball? Contact the IOU and we can help you find local clubs, organize a pick-up game, or start your own club!

haikus are good ways to explain oarball to you let us become friends

Hello Bluesky! Oarball is a fun new sport that many people do not know about yet. We want you to come have fun with us here, even if you've never played. Share joy.