NLA Sports invites you to our 2nd Annual Summer Weekend of River Rafting fun!

Friday July 13th to Sunday July 15th.

You thought your league was exciting? You haven’t see anything yet. Imagine a weekend filled with friends, all you can eat and all you can drink, and an adventure unlike anything else.

Join us for a private rafting trip – where we will camp by the fire at night and conquer the rapids by day.

The cost is $375 Total and includes:

* Transportation to and from Orange County to the California River near Sacramento on a luxury bus with bathrooms and TV (booze cruise bus ride).
* Camping Friday and Saturday nights (bring your own tents and gear or rent for a nominal fee). Bring your guitars.
* Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast & lunch (really big dinner and breakfasts).
* TONS OF BOOZE ON THE BUS AND AT CAMP (seriously, ask anyone who went last year)
* River rafting on both Saturday & Sunday.
* Helmet, paddle and life jacket
* Camera crew all weekend shooting weekend DVD.

THERE ARE ONLY 92 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRIP. You must RSVP as soon as possible. RSVPS are only confirmed with a $100 deposit (non refundable). LAST YEAR WE SOLD OUT!

This will be private campsite just for us and our craziness.

Rapids will be Class III and Class IV – guides prepare you quite a bit for any situation and they are very experienced. We had boys/girls on our trip before that had never been and they found all the rapids to be enjoyable, challenging at some points but manageable in all locations.

THIS WILL BE THE MOST EPIC SUMMER TRIP YET! I know it’s a bit pricey, but very well worth it. Start working overtime and save some extra change now. Deposits due by due by June 1st.

IF INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL mvp@nlasports.com

4 indoor soccer fields, 11 full length basketball courts, 14 volleyball courts, 100 holy sh*t this place is amazing!

NLA SPORTS is proud to introduce their new home – the Next Level Sports Complex – offering the premier multi-sport experience in an innovative, championship level sports complex. We offer a broad range of programs for athletes, coaches and families committed to performing at the next level. We’re dedicated to creating a positive team environment focused on our business, athletes, coaches, and the community.

Complex Features:

11 Basketball courts, or
14 Volleyball courts, and
4 Turf Fields
Broad assortment of sports programs, including:
Adult/Youth Leagues
Clubs
Clinics
Camps
Tournaments
and many other activities
Big Screen TV’s throughout the Complex
Free WiFi
Over 380 parking spaces, onsite
Professional and courteous environment

Complex Location:

Our location is less than 15 miles from Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Tustin, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, including Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Honda Center, Angel Stadium, South Coast Plaza, and many other exciting destinations.

No kickball on Monday night? No problem. Party bus out to Hollywood to see Steel Panther rocking it out at The Key Club.

Halfway through the season is when we start seeing teams do more that just show up on the court.   Yes, believe or not, there’s actually some strategy and game planning when it comes to dodgeball.  Unless, of course, you are the Los Angeles “fucking” Lakers and your game plan was just to screw Sa Dizzle over on his bet with Brian Donlyuk (long story, don’t ask).  Let’s just say that any chance for Peyton Donlyuk to learn the ways of the Venusian Arts has just gone out the window.

Back to dodgeball.  Tonight we seem some special matches, including the battle of the Asians at 7pm with WongTranDao vs. Cool Kids and the featured match of every season – Sharktopus II: The Revenge vs. New Directions.   As you will see, NLA Overtime “insiders” we able to get their grubby little hands on a copy of New D’s game strategy to win.   Looks like we’ll get to see tonight whose side God is really on.

WongTranDao vs Cool Kids – 7pm

The Cool Kids were still reeling from losing Justin Payan, but the blow has been softened somewhat with the Week 3 addition of Kyle Tomatosov, aka Justin Lite.   Tonight they face off against the most ridiculous team in the history of NLA Dodgeball – WongTranDao – who apparently seem set on making it their mission this season to set all Asians back another 50 years.

Cool Kids 7, WongTranDao 2.

Home Depot Crew vs. Throwbacks – 8pm

Finally, after several seasons, Throwbacks has finally figured out how to wear their dodgeball shirts properly and have the NLA Dodgeball logo on the front.   Does this mean they’re better at dodgeball now? Not really.   As for Home Depot Crew, the team is a bit upset that they are no longer a team of cheap stereotypes.   With the crappy economy, over qualified white people are settling for jobs that Mexicans hanging outside of Home Depot used to have.  What has that meant to this team?  More time to practice dodgeball.

Home Depot Crew 6, Throwbacks 3.

New Directions vs. Sharktopus II: The Revenge: 8pm

The two teams have a total of 5 championships between them, and unless Justin decides to jump out of retirement, we expect one of them to win it all again.   New D’s is still in championship form, dominating all season.   But as the fucking Lakers have proven, that means jack shit in the playoffs.   Already losing to IB earlier this season, it’s clear the Sharks just want to cruise through the regular season before turning it on for the playoffs.   Will it be too late?

New Directions 5, Sharktopus 4.

Balls of Fury vs. Inappropriate Behavior – 9pm

Needless to say, Inappropriate Behavior is a completely different team now.  No Justin, no Kelly, no Tina, but most importantly NO JOSH or CHRIS DIAZ!  It’s like eating a meat lover’s pizza without the crust.   It doesn’t make any sense.   Speaking of not making any sense, how does a roster like Balls of Fury start the season 0-3?  I’ll tell you how!  When Elijah is totally screwing my fantasy team by only averaging 5 points per week!   Anyone want to make a trade?

Inappropriate Behavior 6, Balls of Fury 3.

Mighty Red Duck Wings vs Scared Hitless – 9pm

MRDW actually is very similar to WongTranDao – fun team, dresses up in theme each week, but still finds a way to win games.  Scared Hitless has also been winning games this season, much to everyone’s surprise.  With both teams tied for 2nd place, it should be another good match tonight.  The big question is what time of team will MRDW play like tonight?  Mighty Ducks or the Red Wings?  Oh wait, one is already out of the playoffs and the other is just about there as well.

Scared Hitless 5, Mighty Red Duck Wings 4.

Remember when Michael Jordan retired and it felt like the world of basketball was missing something?  Well, Justin Payan’s retirement from NLA Dodgeball is nothing like that at all.   In fact, to compare it to the void that Jordan left basketball is a gross insult to His Airness.   But that shouldn’t diminish what Mr. Payan has done for the league and for the game.  He was smart.  Not only did he have a cannon for an arm, but was a sharpshooter with it as well.  His mastery on the court was shared as he taught others the game.  And above all, he played with heart and honesty.  And it was his heart that finally and honestly told him he was no longer able to stop the rise of a new dodgeball power…..Glen Tibay.

In an exclusive interview with Dodgeball Daily, Payan was quoted last season as stating, “Sometimes you just got to know when to hang it all up.  It’s not that I can’t play anymore – but it’s time for me to focus on other things.  Like the woman I love, Katy…er, I mean Kelly Salamone.”

Who could blame him?   Dodgeball is a demanding sport, and not everyone is built to be able to play it for a long time.  NLA has brought in a new breed of athletes, and it’ll be up to them to carry on the legacy Justin left behind.

NLA Overtime takes a closer look at the next line of potential dodgeball greats:

1.   Glenn Tibay – Also known as the “Dodgeball Ninja,”  Glenn has made a name for himself by playing in just about every dodgeball league and tournament in Southern California.  Though he doesn’t have the strongest arm nor is he very good at catching, Glenn has mastered the dodgeball art of standing in corner all by himself with a ball while yelling at the rest of his teammates to throw it.

2.  William Harris – If you don’t know who we’re talking about, it’s “The Black Matrix.”   The Black Matrix has made a name for himself by being more “black” than anyone else.   That hasn’t necessarily translated into an MVP season yet, but everyone in Compton is holding their collective breath.  One thing’s for sure, the guy has dodgeball moves that would make any Las Vegas stripper jealous – mid air spread eagles, instant splits, and he can even put both of his legs behind his ears.  He just may be the Chosen One….at least for the Spearmint Rhino.

3.  Michael Feathers – The “Last Samurai” came into the league as a savior to the Great Balls of China.  And a hero he was – making sure the team went 1-7 instead of 0-8.  The opposite of The Black Matrix, Feathers is what you could call a pretty white boy.  And though his name and looks may suggest otherwise, The Last Samurai will wreck havoc on the dodgeball court.

4.  Jason Vagley – The name says it all.

Editor’s note:  Rumor has it that The Black Matrix will not be playing ASC Dodgeball this season and is, instead, staying in the Newport Matrix Grid searching for the “key” to his game.  It has also been pointed out that no women were listed above and that this could be a reflection of a sexist attitude toward the ladies.   On the contrary please see #4.   I rest my case.