International Oarball Union
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Official Account of the International Oarball Union
Your new favorite sport. Join a club or start a new club and come play!
oarball.org
Cuenta oficial de la Unión Internacional de Pelotaremo
Tu nuevo deporte favorito. ¡Ven a jugar!
Your new favorite sport. Join a club or start a new club and come play!
oarball.org
Cuenta oficial de la Unión Internacional de Pelotaremo
Tu nuevo deporte favorito. ¡Ven a jugar!
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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.
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again, if you're looking to help with mutual aid.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:02 PM
again, if you're looking to help with mutual aid.
The Competition Committee has released new competition guidelines. See them here:
oarball.org
January 25, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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
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
January 24, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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
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
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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.
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.
January 24, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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.
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.
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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...
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/other...
USA Hockey Bans Transgender Athletes From Many Teams And Programs
USA Hockey recently approved a new Participant Eligibility Policy, which included a ban against transgender athletes from all programs "restricted by sex" in the United States and suspension of their ...
thehockeynews.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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...
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
January 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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
January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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!
January 22, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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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!
International Oarball Union
Governing body for the sport of oarball all over the world
oarball.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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!
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Turned some old broken hockey sticks into oarball paddles. They’re not beautiful but I’m excited to give them a go
January 16, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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
January 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Coaches: send us your favorite practice drills, and we’ll incorporate them into our next drill guide
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oh! LAST THING! Let trans girls and women play sports, FFS! www.vox.com/the-highligh...
Can sports ever really be “fair”?
Anti-trans bills, women’s sports, and the misguided pursuit of an even playing field.
www.vox.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM
oh! LAST THING! Let trans girls and women play sports, FFS! www.vox.com/the-highligh...
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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.
January 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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.
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There's no rule that says a dog can't play oarball
January 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
There's no rule that says a dog can't play oarball
There's no rule that says a dog can't play oarball
January 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
There's no rule that says a dog can't play oarball
Athletes from any sport can become great oarballers! A thread:
January 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Athletes from any sport can become great oarballers! A thread:
More than any other sport, is an expression of cooperation. Let us explain!
January 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM
More than any other sport, is an expression of cooperation. Let us explain!
Oarball season is coming up! See you on the field once the snow melts!
January 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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.
January 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
¡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!
December 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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.
oarball.org
December 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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
December 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
To keep up with the changes in tactics from this year’s rule changes, our coaching instructional documents have been updated