Do you want to be a part of the city's most popular social scene? How about joining a social rec league! It's a great way to meet people, create new friendships, get some exercise and enjoy a little competitive fun! Not sure which league is right for you? Check out what these locals had to say about their leagues.
United Social Sports
LAURA MAINAge: 26
Occupation: Legal Secretary
League: United Social Sports
Website: www.unitedsocialsports.com
What sports do you play? Skeeball
Where to you live/work? I live in Pentagon City in Arlington, VA but I work in Georgetown.
What?s your league like? I have been with the league since 2012 and played in several of its bars. We have loved picking up new people to the league on our teams, many of them have come back season after season and come out to events outside of the league with us as well.
Why should people play in your league? We have a great time getting together for games every week and typically dinner and drinks either before or after the games as well. We also attend sporting events, concerts, etc. with members of our team.
Happy Hour Kickball
THERESA MUELLERAge: 29
Occupation: Account Executive, Media Buyer and Planner
League: Happy Hour Kickball
Website: www.happyhourkickball.com
What sports do you play? Kickball, Dodgeball and Bowling
Where to you live/work? I live in Silver Spring on the cusp of Rockville and work in downtown DC in Dupont Circle at a large PR firm. The kickball field locations are just outside of Bethesda at Meadowbrook Park in Chevy Chase but we tend to hop around based on Montgomery Co. Park availability.
What?s your league like? We have a big range of folks in the league that live from Bethesda to upper Maryland (Gaithersburg, Rockville, etc.) and even those who come in from DC and Virginia.
Why should people play in your league? I joined this league in 2008 and have made friends that are so close they were at my wedding. This is a place to have fun and relax while mingling with a great group of people. From the days where happy hour sports only included kickball they have now expanded to include softball, dodgeball and bowling too. Not only do we have fun on the field but we have an excellent turnout at the bar each week. Each season has its own pre, mid and post season parties as well as theme weeks to support local and national charities.? Happy Hour Kickball puts all of your athletic, drinking, and networking skills to the test.
DC Cityball
TRACY CELLUCCIAge: 28
Occupation: Operations Director
League: DCCityBall
Website: www.dccityball.com
What sports do you play? Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball
Where to you live/work? I work at an information design studio in Adams Morgan, and I live in NW, DC.
What?s your league like? The league is well organized and has good, athletic competition sport-to-sport.
Why should people play in your league? My friends and I joined DCCityBall because we wanted to play basketball year-round. We get to play competitive games, in great facilities in DC in this league.
Waka Sports League
BECCA SCHUGAge: 26
Occupation: Combat Medic
League: WAKA (World Adult Kickball Assoc.)
Website: www.kickball.com
What sports do you play? Softball, Lacrosse and Kickball
Where to you live/work? I?m from Kennesaw, GA and I?m in the Army.
What?s your league like? DC Lightning is part of WAKA and a great league to be a part of because of the people that are a part of it!
Why should people play in your league? I look forward to Wednesday nights now as much as I used to look forward to the weekend. The competitive yet fun nature of the league guarantees that the friends you make playing here are friends you?ll have for life.
Fairfax Athletics
TERESA TRUONGAge: 30
Occupation: Marketing Manager ? Events & Sponsorships
League: FXA Sports
Website: www.playfxa.com
What sports do you play? Football
Where to you live/work? I live in Centreville, VA and I am the Events & Sponsorship Marketing Manager for Cox located in Herndon, VA.
What?s your league like? Throughout the years FXA has truly reshaped adult athletics in Northern VA and has given people like me an opportunity to still do what I love and that is to play FOOTBALL!
Why should people play in your league? I have been a part of FXA since the league started seven years ago with only eight football teams. Since then, the league has grown to over 400 teams and I?m proud to say our original SHONUFF team is still going strong. I have made so many great friends through this league and encourage everyone to join. No matter what your skill level is, there?s always a spot for YOU!
Fairfax Adult Softball
SHARON SEALOCKOccupation: Administrator
League: Fairfax Adult Softball
Website: www.fairfaxadultsoftball.com
What sports do you play? Adult Slow and Fast Pitch Softball
What?s your league like? All areas of Northern Virginia are represented?28 adult fields scattered throughout Fairfax County!
Why should people play in your league? FAS is the largest and most stable adult ASA softball organization in the entire nation. It offers all levels of play, from the enjoyable recreational athlete to the more intense competitive player. You can play in many leagues: Men, Women, Coed, Over 35, Over 50, and Corporate. Corporate leagues are a great benefit to employees enabling them to network with other corporations in the area while building employee morale and team building.
Goombay
DWAYNE LUCASAge: 38
League: Goombay
Website: www.goombay.net
What sports do you play? Kickball
Where to you live/work? I live in Alexandria, VA and I work in Chantilly, VA
Why should people play in your league? It?s a great atmosphere, the perfect place to network, to meet new people and just have fun.
DC Social Sports
Abe KimAge: 23
Occupation: City Year Corps Member
League: DC Social Sports
Website: www. dcsocialsports.com
What sports do you play? Indoor Soccer
Where to you live/work? Near, DC ? serving for City Year DC through AmeriCorps. City Year is an education-focused nonprofit organization that unites young people for a year of full-time service to keep students in school and on track to graduation.
Why should people play in your league? The people that play in this league are always fun to play with! The facility, staffing, and organization are great as well.
Source: http://www.ontaponline.com/2013/08/01/social-sports-leagues-talking-to-the-players/
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