Registration Directions
SIGN UP AS AN INDEPENDENT PLAYER
WAKA is a great way to meet new people and we have people sign up as independents all the time! Players that sign up as independent players will be placed on teams with open player spaces at the close of registration.
Login/Create a username: If you have an existing kickball.com user name login at the top right corner of any kickball.com page. If you do not have a user name you will be given the opportunity to create one in the steps that follow or you may use the "New? Join the fun Today!" link in the upper right corner of any kickball.com page.
Find your local division: There are several ways to locate divisions near you.
- From the main kickball.com page you may enter your zip code and find divisions near you on the map.
- You may also use the "Play Kickball" tab at the top of the page to find current divisions by state.
Clicking on the name of the division on the map or in the state listing will navigate you to the division's webpage where you will find more detailed information.
Charlotte, NC currently has two active divisions. NC Glory plays on Wednesday evenings in Pearle Street Park and NC Velocity plays on Sunday afternoons in Bryant Park. Both are in proximity to the uptown area.
Start the Registration Process:
- If you have a user name already, once logged in you may begin registering by either clicking the "Register Today" link next to the division you have selected on the "Play Kickball" page mentioned above or by clicking the blue "Need to Register? Click HERE" button on the right side of the division's webpage. Your stored information will be filled into the registration form for you, but you will want to make any necessary changes. Click "Next" to continue.
- If you do not have a user name, you will be asked to create one in this step and will need to fill in all of your information. Click "Next" to continue.
New and returning players should take care to select the correct t-shirt size as these cannot be changed after team shirts are ordered.
The WAKA Store: If you would like to purchase any additional kickball items you may do so on this page. If you do not want anything in addition to your registration, you can simply click "Checkout." If you change your mind, you can always come back and do some shopping later.
Checkout: Enter your billing and payment information and review the refund policy on this page. Click "Review Order" to continue.
Review Order: Please ensure all of your information and your order is correct, Click "Submit Order" to complete your registration.
STARTING A TEAM OR FRIEND GROUP
You must complete your own registration in full before you may create your team or group. Please follow the instructions below to register and start your team/friend group. A Friend Group is a way for you and your friends to group together.
At the start of a season, Division Managers will use Friend Groups to form teams. Friend groups will be upgraded to teams on a first come, first served basis and added to teams as space allows. A friend group will be upgraded once it contains 16 registered players. Local Charlotte, NC divisions can accommodate a maximum of 12 teams per division.
Login/Create a username: If you have an existing kickball.com user name login at the top right corner of any kickball.com page. If you do not have a user name you will be given the opportunity to create one in the steps that follow or you may use the "New? Join the fun Today!" link in the upper right corner of any kickball.com page.
Find your local division: There are several ways to locate divisions near you.
- From the main kickball.com page you may enter your zip code and find divisions near you on the map.
- You may also use the "Play Kickball" tab at the top of the page to find current divisions by state.
Clicking on the name of the division on the map or in the state listing will navigate you to the division's webpage where you will find more detailed information.
Charlotte, NC currently has two active divisions. NC Glory plays on Wednesday evenings in Pearle Street Park and NC Velocity plays on Sunday afternoons in Bryant Park. Both are in proximity to the uptown area.
Start the Registration Process:
- If you have a user name already, once logged in you may begin registering by either clicking the "Register Today" link next to the division you have selected on the "Play Kickball" page mentioned above or by clicking the blue "Need to Register? Click HERE" button on the right side of the division's webpage. Your stored information will be filled into the registration form for you, but you will want to make any necessary changes. Click "Next" to continue.
- If you do not have a user name, you will be asked to create one in this step and will need to fill in all of your information. Click "Next" to continue.
New and returning players should take care to select the correct t-shirt size as these cannot be changed after team shirts are ordered.
The WAKA Store: If you would like to purchase any additional kickball items you may do so on this page. If you do not want anything in addition to your registration, you can simply click "Checkout." If you change your mind, you can always come back and do some shopping later.
Checkout: Enter your billing and payment information and review the refund policy on this page. Click "Review Order" to continue.
Review Order: Please ensure all of your information and your order is correct, Click "Submit Order" to complete your registration.
Starting Your Team/Friend Group: Once you have completed your registration order click "My Account" in the top right corner of any kickball.com page. Then click the blue "Friend Groups" tab. Select the "Create a Friend Group" link next to the current season. This will take you to a page where you can name your team/group, write a short description and invite people to join.
Players do not need to be invited through this page in order to join your group, but it is a good way to spread the word. Click the "Create Friend Group" button when you are done. Invitations will be sent to the email addresses you provided (invitations expire in 14 days) and your friend group will appear on the first registration page as group or team option.
Please also note that there may be a delay between your teammates registration and their names appearing on the group/team roster as the Division Manager will need to place them on the group/team that they selected.
JOIN AN EXISTING TEAM OR FRIEND GROUP
Login/Create a username: If you have an existing kickball.com user name login at the top right corner of any kickball.com page. If you do not have a user name you will be given the opportunity to create one in the steps that follow or you may use the "New? Join the fun Today!" link in the upper right corner of any kickball.com page.
Find your local division: There are several ways to locate divisions near you.
- From the main kickball.com page you may enter your zip code and find divisions near you on the map.
- You may also use the "Play Kickball" tab at the top of the page to find current divisions by state.
Clicking on the name of the division on the map or in the state listing will navigate you to the division's webpage where you will find more detailed information.
Charlotte, NC currently has two active divisions. NC Glory plays on Wednesday evenings in Pearle Street Park and NC Velocity plays on Sunday afternoons in Bryant Park. Both are in proximity to the uptown area.
Start the Registration Process:
- If you have a user name already, once logged in you may begin registering by either clicking the "Register Today" link next to the division you have selected on the "Play Kickball" page mentioned above or by clicking the blue "Need to Register? Click HERE" button on the right side of the division's webpage. Your stored information will be filled into the registration form for you, but you will want to make any necessary changes. Select the friend group or team you would like to join from the drop down list provided. Click "Next" to continue.
- If you do not have a user name, you will be asked to create one in this step and will need to fill in all of your information. Select the friend group or team you would like to join from the drop down list provided. Click "Next" to continue.
New and returning players should take care to select the correct t-shirt size as these cannot be changed after team shirts are ordered. Please also note that there may be a delay between your registration and your name appearing on the group/team roster as the Division Manager will need to place you on the group/team that you selected.
The WAKA Store: If you would like to purchase any additional kickball items you may do so on this page. If you do not want anything in addition to your registration, you can simply click "Checkout." If you change your mind, you can always come back and do some shopping later.
Checkout: Enter your billing and payment information and review the refund policy on this page. Click "Review Order" to continue.
WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE?
Registration fees for local Charlotte, NC divisions are $62 for general registration and $65 for late registration. The fee includes money given back to the division, and covers many aspects of the fun close-knit social kickball experience including items listed below. If you would like to help direct the portion of these fees that are available to the division for parties and awards please consider joining the division Board of Directors – contact your division if you would like to help out.
• WAKA team kickball t-shirt for each participant
• All division equipment - bags, balls, bases, cones, scorebooks, first aid kits, pumps and needles
• All regular season games and division tournament games
• Specials and/or significant discounts at the division restaurant/bar
• Customized online registration process
• Various forms of insurance to protect volunteer leaders
• Personalized player cards
• Stickers and Decals
• Funds for the division parties and awards (often including various parties throughout the season as well as charity events)
• Division web page hosting
• WAKA operating and legal costs including credit card merchant fees
• Inclusion as a player in the World Kickball Organization
• A world recognized rules committee (WAKA is the International Governing body of Kickball)
• A division management structure including a president, vice president and board of directors to lead the division and budget division fund
The job of a team captain may seem like a daunting one, but we have resources available to help make it as easy as possible. Please take a look at the "So now you're a Captain" document for information about managing your team.