You have read the league's Constitution and believe you can play and have fun with those rules. Furthermore, you like and have something in common with the other league members. The parts are all there. Do not blow it. You are now presented with the perfect opportunity to develop and nurture personal friendships.
Chances are there are myriads of other common interests.
Take advantage of this chance and make a friend. If you play your cards right, you may even end up writing part of a book.