One last thing....I'm no expert at this. I'm an average Nor Cal class C Novice.

I'm in good overall health, and getting out on the field and having everybody gawk at me doesn't bother me at all. I have no major debilitating injuries...back problems or whatever. I'm a big guy...6'2", about 260 but I'm not all that strong in my upper body, for my size. I've got honking quads and calves, though.

I do OK. I don't blow anybody away, but I don't embarrass myself, either. In general, the guys are really supportive. We all shout for each other and if you beat me with a good throw today I'm the first guy in line to thump you on the back about it. That's just how it is, until you get to the uppermost levels, anyway.

So if you're curious about this, make some gear, get a little bit of help and just DO it. Just do it for one season, even. Nobody is getting famous here, we're just out for fun and to see what we can do.

Oh, and impress the chicks....gotta remember that part.