Random Scatterings

Many of us played sports growing up. Perhaps you played for your school or maybe you just played in a local rec. league. Either way, just because you “grow up” doesn’t mean you have to give up the sports you enjoyed as kid and it doesn’t mean you can’t find a new one. In this post I’ll provide you a few ways to find a local league in your area.

Craigslist:
Craigslist isn’t just a place where you can find an apartment or unload some unwanted crap. You can find plenty of things on Craigslist and this includes sports leagues. The best place to look is under “Activities” which is in the “Community” section. Here you’ll find people looking for leagues and teams looking for players. I’ve found soccer, softball, dodgeball, basketball and football leagues on Craigslist. Some postings even include a league website where you can find all the information you need like fees, rules and locations.

Local Papers:
In my area we have a handfull of small local newspapers. Many of these papers have a section just for the various rec leagues in the area. Sure, most are for children but if you keep an eye on it you’ll see a few ads from time to time for adult leagues. I’ve seen mainly soccer and softball advertised in the local papers in my area but I’m sure it’s different in each area. Most of the ads are up front about days and cost and include contact information.

Ask Around:
You can’t beat word of mouth. That’s actually how I found the softball team that I play for. I worked at a dealership at the time and we had a regular mail carrier. One day I noticed his leg was messed up and I asked what happened. That’s when he explained he played on a softball team in the area. I joined the following season and the rest is history. Don’t be afraid to ask coworkers, friends or extended family if they know about any fun sports leagues in the area. I have coworkers who play everything from dodgeball to rugby! It never hurts to ask.

Internet Search:
Obviously another way is to just do a simple online search. In many cases if you just plug in the name of your city or area you’ll be able to find something. In some cases it might be a link to a Craigslist ad or it might be a complete website for a league in the area. This will help you save some time if you don’t know where to look or where to start.

I hope the tips and ideas I provided help you find a sports league in your area! Joining a team is a great way to make friends, get out more and of course get in shape.