SoccerUrban SoccerA participatory outlet for devotees to the world's most popular sport. Urban Soccer operates 6, 7, and 8-a-side teams at both intermediate and competitive levels. Games are held year-round at several locations in Manhattan, and give you the perfect excuse to break out your shin pads again.
SoftballNew York City SoftballAs you might expect, New York City Softball is a league devoted to playing softball within the confines of New York City. Originally an all-women's league, NYCS started with co-ed leagues in 2000. It's a not-for-profit organization committed to helping people express themselves through sport.
NYC Metro SportsThough less titular about it than its above-mentioned counterpart, NYC Metro Sports is also a league devoted solely to softball. The league takes to the diamond three seasons of the year, and standings are posted on their website.
Multi-sport leaguesNew York Social Sports ClubTheir website playfully asks questions like:
Looking to play a team sport, but not the best athlete? So be prepared for the competition to be on the light side. On the other hand, it may make you look like a stud in comparison—the swift cheetah taking out the weakened gazelles. They offer numbers of less traditional sports, such as ultimate frisbee and broomball.
Zog Sports Get some exercise, feed your brutishly competitive spirit, and contribute to charity —all in a day’s play. Zog was founded after 9/11 on the premise of philanthropy and community-building through sport. Over the years, they've given over $250,000 to charity. As much a social organization as it is an athletic one, they sponsor group trips and happy hours in addition to running dodgeball, touch football, kickball and several other leagues.
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Philip McCluskey
Philip McCluskey is a freelance writer living in New York City. He can be reached at Philip (at) phreelancewriter.com.
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