Open Pitch - Episode 13 - You Know You Are a Kubb If...

Evan, Dobbie and Darren Finger discuss the US Kubb Open, Swedish National Championship, Amana Kubb and Josh's article on Kubb On called Profiles Of Kubb Players

Open Pitch - Episode 12 - Freya and the Kubb Thing

Evan Fitzgerald chats with K.W. Penddorf as they discuss her children's book series describing the adventures of Freya. Freya encounters kubb during her travels. Find out more about K.W. and how she learned about the game of kubb!

Open Pitch - Episode 11 - New Tricks and Referees

Josh "Dobbie" Feathers, Chad "The Beast" Bevers, and Evan Fitzgerald follow up on their pre-Nationals show and discuss their Nationals predictions, some new things they learned, cowbells, and review the Kubb United Referee Certification program.  

Open Pitch Podcast - Episode 10 - Damage Inc

We chat with 2-time US National Kubb Champion Damage Inc one week after winning their latest championship. Darren Finger, Scott Forster, and Gregg Jochimsen discuss the experience and share advice with teams wanting to stand on top of the podium.

Open Pitch Podcast - Episode 9 - Leinenkugel's 150th

Hosts Evan Fitzgerald and Chad Bevers discuss the 150th Anniversary Leinenkugel's Kubb Tournament with director Terry Huppert

Open Pitch Podcast - Episode 8 - Kubb On with Chris Jones

Host Evan Fitzgerald chats with St Paul Kubb Society member, Kalamazoo Kubb co-founder Chris Jones who recently co-started Kubb On internet magazine.

Open Pitch Podcast - Episode 7 - What's Happening in Kubb

Kubb United's Chad Bevers, Evan Fitzgerald and Josh Feathers talk about the state of kubb today and answer submitted questions.

Kubb Talk Podcast - Episode 6 - JP Larson Interview

Kubb United interviewed JP Larson about the upcoming U.S. Midwest Kubb Championships at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN, on May 20, 2017.

Kubb Talk Podcast - Episode 5 - U.S. Team Cup

This was the 1st part of a live Kubb Talk discussion on April 20, 2016. In this episode we interview Eric Anderson as he discusses the U.S. Team Cup. Darren Finger hosted the event on Kubb United's Team Speak 3 server.  Music used was a song called Kubb by Alex Morisse.

U.S. National Kubb Championship Rules Updates for 2016

USA Kubb has made some updates to the U.S. National Kubb Championship Rules. The updates will be enforced at the 2016 U.S. National Kubb Championship, held on July 9th in Eau Claire, WI.

Version 3.2 has recently been updated from Version 3.1 to include updates on two key scenarios that have not been documented in the past.

1. The way in which kubbs are “flattened” when they are at rest on an edge
2. What happens when you hit a kubb on your side of the pitch (ex. Advantage line kubb)

Here are the specific updates regarding “flattening”:

II.D.1.a has been expanded upon. Highlighted below is the language that has been added:

Here are the specific updates regarding hitting a kubb on your own side of the pitch:

II.B.11 has been added:

II.C.4.b has been added:

Why the changes?

I asked Eric Anderson what these rule changes mean, and how they came about:

On the “flattening” rule:

 “Over the past year, we have had more questions on what to do with a kubb that comes to rest on the long edge of the kubb and is not flat on the ground. Specifically, what to do if the direction with gravity would make the kubb out and the direction against gravity would allow the kubb to be raised inbounds. The Rule II D.1(a) better described that in this situation, the kubb needs to be flattened against gravity to allow the kubb to be raised inbound.

There are three foundations for this rule. First, Rule II D.5(d) about leaning kubbs along the pitch boundary is similar in background and interpretation. Second, what many consider the Golden Rule of kubb raising (Rule II D.3) requires teams to raise a kubb inbounds if there is a way to raise the kubb inbounds. Third, requiring the team to go against gravity will reduce possible disagreement between teams and is the option that would least likely require a referee.”

On the “hitting your own kubb” rule:

“With this rule, we clarified in the rules what happens if a field kubb in an attacking side of the pitch is hit with a baton. This situation is now described in Rule II.B.11. If an attacking team’s baton hits a field kubb in their half of the pitch, the field kubb and any field kubbs that were hit on the other side of the pitch are immediately placed back to their previous location and the baton is forfeited. To provide consistency and reduce confusion among all levels and experience of players, this is also the case on game-ending king throws. If a field kubb is hit prior to hitting the king, the toppled field kubb and the king are immediately placed back in their previous location and the baton is forfeited.”

Regardless of your opinion on the changes Kubb United’s goal of this blog is to ensure players are informed of the changes that may impact them on the pitch, and to ensure tournament directors are aware of the updates.

Kubb United will be hosting a Podcast in the near future to discuss in depth the new rule changes. Check back for more details in the coming weeks.

Kubb Talk Podcast - Episode 4 - Mastering Kubb: The Book

This was the 2nd part of a live Kubb Talk discussion on March 22, 2016 held by Kubb United. In this episode we interview Phil Dickinson as he discusses his book called Mastering Kubb that is already being referred to as "The Bible" of the sport. Chad Bevers and Darren Finger hosted the event on Kubb United's Team Speak 3 server.Music used was a song called Kubb by Alex Morisse.

Kubb Talk Podcast - Episode 3 - It's Kubbing Time in Northern Michigan

This was the 1st part of a live Kubb Talk discussion on March 22, 2016. In this episode we interview Phil Dickinson as he discusses his intro to kubb and about the exciting things he is doing with kubb in Northern Michigan. Chad Bevers and Darren Finger hosted the event on Kubb United's Team Speak 3 server.  Joining Chad and Darren with Phil was Matt Doan and Chris Hodges.  Music used was a song called Kubb by Alex Morisse.

Kubb Talk Podcast - Episode 2 - California, Here I Come

This was the 2nd part of a live Kubb Talk discussion on March 8, 2016 held by Kubb United. Topics discussed were Jesse Fraim's blog on his journey to the Loppet and Joe Zenas joined the discussion and discussed the 2016 West Coast Kubb Championships taking place in South Pasadena, CA on April 24th.  Chad Bevers and Darren Finger hosted the event on Kubb United's Team Speak 3 server.  Joining Chad and Darren also were Evan Fitzgerald, Dan Pritchard,  Bob Hickes, Chris Jones, and Rick and Lynn Saegert.  Music used was a song called Kubb by Alex Morisse that was created for Kubb Canada's Shane Hultquist.

Kubb Talk Podcast - Episode 1 - 100% Rule

Below is the first episode of Kubb Talk from Kubb United.  It was recorded on Tuesday, March 8th at 7:00PM CST.  We had about 10 people online and we discussed a couple of rule proposals we are thinking about for the U.S. Kubb Open on August 13th, 2016 in Beloit, WI. Music was called Fretless from Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)