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

Rule clarification: a player whose stick is struck and hits themself with their own stick has not been fouled, unless the aggressor was swinging at or towards the non-aggressor’s head. Players are responsible for their own sticks, not their opponent’s.

As a commitment to affordability and accessibility, the IOU will never charge players a registration fee

APRIL 10, 2026 CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE REAFFIRMS ICE BAN

Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

Pancakes are ready! Updated resources for new statistics are available at oarball.org

A wonderful look into a sport with a genuinely lovely culture. We look forward to reading pieces like these about oarball in a few decades’ time

After consulting with data experts, coaches, and players, a solution for measuring crease play has been identified. Two new statistics will be added to the scoresheet: goals for and pancakes. Between these, it should be possible to identify a crease player’s impact from the scoresheet.

On National Indigenous Languages Day, I lift up the numerous Indigenous languages spoken across Turtle Island. We must uphold the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action to protect the language rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Affordability is EVERYTHING. If people cannot afford to participate, they can never become lifelong players or fans. That’s why the IOU does not allow youth teams to extort families the way other sports do. Prices are kept as low as possible and families who need them are given scholarships

Rule clarification: any time the ball strikes a player on a free hit, that’s interference. Even if the ball is deliberately struck at them. Be ready to dodge and let the ball come to rest!

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Crease play is a vital part of the game. Forwards who can screen and harass score their team goals, and backs who can keep the crease clear make shot stopping much easier for their partners. But how can we account for this statistically?

Kinda wish we made sports betting illegal again.

Morning y'all. Eid Mubarak to those celebrating.

Rule clarification: if a player is downed, pushing them is not competing for position or the ball, except if that downed player is between the ball and their defending goal, or if that player is using a downed position to shield the ball. Pushing a downed player any other time is a minor foul

¡Felicidades a los jugadores y a los fanaticos del equipo nacional de beisbol de Venezuela! Fue una victoria bien merecida. ¡En el futuro, creemos que el país de ustedes también podrá ganar en pelotaremo! #WBC #Venezuela #beisbol #MLB #IOU #UIDP #pelotaremo #oarball

The International Oarball Union is looking to partner with indigenous groups. We will recognize your historical land holdings, support the development of the sport oarball in your land, and assist with starting a national team, just like the Haudenosaunee have done with lacrosse

It’s oarball season! Send us pictures from your games this week!

With the growing level of play in the sport of oarball, work is underway to develop a level 3 coaching certification. Level 3 coaches will be required to demonstrate knowledge of advanced tactics, physical training, and technical skills

other than “no one likes them” why was Russia the only country to get massive sanctions and booted from international sports for their invasion

We’ve seen a lot of people who love ice hockey (or at least love Heated Rivalry) being disillusioned and dismayed by the revealed politics of top hockey players. Hockey is a wonderful sport to play and watch, but this is a predictable outcome of the sport’s insularity and expense.

If you’re interested in this sort of thing for your kid or you want to get involved, reach out! We’re always looking to add new non-competitive house leagues

Who’s loving the winter olympics? Maybe oarball should move our season to the winter and get in on the action

What is your favorite way to keep in shape for oarball season?

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