Player Impact Commitees
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Overview

Player Impact Committees are collaborative groups that bring players into the heart of Minnesota Dodgeball’s decision-making, helping guide and improve our programs, services, and overall community experience. Chaired by members of the Advisory Council, these committees include active participants who represent the diverse voices within our organization.

These groups contribute to everything we offer—leagues, tournaments, open gyms, social events, new initiatives, and community-building efforts—with a shared goal of making Minnesota Dodgeball stronger, more inclusive, and more responsive to player needs.

The purpose of the Player Impact Committees is to:

  • Strengthen our programs and services through ongoing feedback, ideas, and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Increase community engagement by helping shape events, initiatives, and the overall player experience.
  • Support diversity, equity, and inclusion by elevating underrepresented voices, identifying barriers, and helping create a welcoming environment across all offerings.
  • Represent players’ perspectives from all corners of the organization—WTNB, Lavender, Open, Premier, tournaments, open gyms, and more.
  • Build a more connected, supportive, and empowered community through shared leadership and collective impact.

Player Impact Committees provide a structured pathway for players to meaningfully influence the direction of Minnesota Dodgeball while helping us build a community that is engaged, inclusive, and continually improving.

How It’ll Work

Application

Each year, Minnesota Dodgeball opens applications for players interested in joining a Player Impact Committee. Applications for the upcoming year will be posted in September, and the Advisory Council will review submissions in November/December to select committee members for the following year.

Committee members serve one-year terms from January through December. Returning members must reapply each year. Selections aim to balance diversity, player experience, and insight, ensuring a variety of player voices are represented.

Selection & Announcements

Applicants will be notified in December if they have been selected to serve on a committee. New committee members will be publicly announced to the community in January.

Operations

Committee meetings are held monthly or bi-monthly, depending on the committee. Each meeting is led by a member of the Advisory Council and includes:

  • Updates and talking points from the business
  • Time for committee members to bring forward their own agenda items
  • Review of official committee governance documents

Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.

Benefits & Commitment

Requirements

  • A genuine desire to help grow the sport
  • Willingness to plan, support, and execute committee initiatives
  • Active presence in Discord and responsive communication
  • Must not be in poor disciplinary standing with MNDB
  • Complete and sign a Volunteer Acknowledgment Form

Time Commitment

  • Ability to attend virtual meetings 1–2 times per month (30–60 minutes each)

Benefits

  • Your annual membership fee is fully covered (league, tournament, and open gym fees are separate)
  • End of term Committee Appreciation Celebration
  • Opportunity to directly influence the future of Minnesota Dodgeball
  • A meaningful role in shaping programs, culture, and community growth


Our Committees

Dodgeball Governance Committee (12-15 members)

The Dodgeball Governance Committee is a key advisory group made up of four to five active participants from each identity group (WTNB, Lavender, and Open/Premier), for a total of 12-15 members. This committee supports the Advisory Council and organizational leadership by helping shape league/tournament/open gym programming, providing player perspectives, and contributing to decisions that enhance the overall league experience. The committee also oversees rule development and interpretation, ensuring consistency and fairness across all leagues while balancing adherence to USA Dodgeball standards with the flexibility to meet the unique needs of our local community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the voice of players in their respective identity groups, sharing feedback, concerns, and suggestions with leadership.
  • Oversee rule development and interpretation, ensuring consistency and fairness across all leagues while balancing USA Dodgeball standards with local needs.
  • Assist in shaping league formats, scheduling, tournament structure, and program improvements.
  • Collaborate with other committees and league managers to ensure alignment across all leagues.
  • Participate in monthly league-specific meetings and full-committee meetings to coordinate strategies and share insights.
  • Support initiatives to grow the league, increase player engagement, and improve overall community experience.
  • Help identify opportunities for innovation, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability within each league.

This committee ensures that the organization stays responsive to player needs while streamlining decisions and fostering consistent growth across all leagues.

    Player and Ref Development Committee (3 members)

    The Player & Ref Development Committee creates and maintains structured programs that support growth for both players and referees across all ages, from youth to adult. This committee focuses on coaching, skill development, mentorship, and providing clear pathways for progression in the sport. Members provide referee training, resources, and ongoing support to ensure consistent and confident officiating across all leagues. The committee also oversees stats collection and establishes clear reporting procedures to track performance and maintain accuracy. Members help establish youth events and programs in local neighborhoods, ensuring new players and referees have accessible opportunities to engage with and grow within dodgeball.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and maintain training materials, drills, and skill-building programs for players of all ages and skill levels.
    • Organize and lead coaching sessions, workshops, or clinics to support player improvement and competitive growth.
    • Provide referee training, resources, and ongoing support to ensure consistent and confident officiating across all leagues.
      Oversee stats collection and establish clear reporting procedures to track player and league performance and maintain accuracy.
    • Provide guidance and mentorship to new and existing players and referees to help them integrate confidently into leagues and programs.
    • Develop clear progression pathways from youth leagues to adult competitive play and from new referees to experienced officials.
    • Help establish youth events and neighborhood programs, creating accessible opportunities for new players and referees to join the sport.
    • Collaborate with league managers, governance committee, and other committees to ensure training and development initiatives align with league goals and standards.
    • Gather feedback from players, captains, and referees to continually improve coaching, officiating, skill development, and program effectiveness.
    • Support competitive growth by identifying opportunities to elevate player skills, referee quality, and overall league play.

    This committee ensures that all players and referees have access to resources and support that help them grow, improve, and enjoy the sport to the fullest.

    Community & Inclusion Committee (3 members)

    The Community & Inclusion Committee is dedicated to building a connected, welcoming, and diverse Minnesota Dodgeball community. This group creates social experiences, outreach efforts, and initiatives that strengthen belonging while actively working to increase participation from underrepresented communities.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Plan, organize, and execute at least three social events per year for players and the broader community.
    • Develop initiatives that increase player engagement, retention, and sense of belonging, with a focus on players from underrepresented backgrounds.
    • Lead outreach efforts to welcome and expand participation among people of color, LGBTQ+ players, and other marginalized groups, helping reduce barriers to joining the sport.
    • Collaborate with league managers, captains, and other committees to align community and inclusion goals with broader organizational priorities.
    • Gather feedback from players to continuously improve events, outreach, and community-building initiatives.
    • Promote events and initiatives across social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
    • Serve as a friendly point of contact for new and prospective players.

    This committee helps ensure that Minnesota Dodgeball continues to grow into a more connected, inclusive, and representative community, where everyone feels welcome and supported.