Sports leagues for adults?
Asks Andrew via email:
I went to school at RPI and while there I was I was active in intramural sports. I graduated last year and since then have been working in CT. Due to the way my job works I can move every 6 months and now I am coming back up to the Albany and I am trying to find adult sports leagues that I could join.
I am particularly interested in volleyball and not necessarily in super competitive leagues, but I am really interested in any adult sports that I could look into. I plan on looking in the YMCA when I get up there but was curious if anyone on the site had some recommendations on adult sports since a google search hasn't show much?
There have to be leagues out there. Anyone know of any? Share, please!
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Volleyball: http://www.cdgd.org/CDGD/About_Us.htm
... said Annmarie Lanesey on Jan 27, 2010 at 4:12 PM | link
There is actually a REALLY active Volleyball community in the Capital Region.
Depending on your skill level, and level of involvement, there are a bunch of options.
IREVA is probably the most competitive indoor 6s organization. http://www.ireva.org/ There are multiple teams for men and women. Most practice once a week, and then play tournaments ~2 times a month from December to April. There are both "B" and "BB" teams in the area. It is probably too late to join a team until next fall.
For outdoor leagues, the CDGD mentioned above has great doubles tournaments, once a month in the summer.
The OCC (ski club) at the Polish Community Center has sand court 4 leagues on Mondays and 6s leagues on Tuesday in the summer. They also have "Open" play on Wednesday, where anyone can show up.
There is also a summer league at Philly's in Latham (really competitive), and at the Leprechan on rt 9. There are also random pick up nights that people organize.
There are also leagues/nights run by ABC Sports, the Cicotti Youth Center, at Shaker High School, by the town of Delmar and Menands and at the YMCA in Troy. A lot of these leagues are already formed though.
Your best bet is to try and find someone who plays locally, and ask them if you can sub, or to tell you about any pick up going on. Once people get to know you and your skill level, they might ask you to join their team. If you're not looking for that time committment, you'll at least be in the know for pick up in the area. There is also an "Albany Volleyball" Facebook community you could join and introduce yourself on.
Can you tell I LOVE Volleyball???? LOL!
... said Jessica R on Jan 27, 2010 at 4:53 PM | link
I'm terrible at Volleyball but I would be interested in finding out about other sports leagues like flag football, softball or even bowling leagues available.
Any thought to starting an sports leagues contact board here on AOA?
... said Jeff on Jan 27, 2010 at 4:55 PM | link
@Jeff Or an AOA Bowling team!?! THAT could be fun!
... said Jessica R on Jan 27, 2010 at 5:08 PM | link
Any adult soccer leagues? Bonus points if you don't need good skills (but are in decent shape).
... said Ellsass on Jan 27, 2010 at 5:12 PM | link
I'd love flag football.
... said Joe on Jan 27, 2010 at 5:51 PM | link
Dodgeball - co-ed, lots of old school fun http://www.albanydodgeball.com/
Roller Derby - women skaters only at this point, but always in need of referees (who need to be athletic too) http://www.albanyallstars.com
AND - if you count billiards as a sport, lots of leagues and tournaments around at both bars and the few remaining pool halls.
... said Elle on Jan 27, 2010 at 6:02 PM | link
@Jeff: Sure. We'll think a little bit about how to do that. If anyone has ideas, send 'em along.
@Jessica R: Hmm....
... said Greg on Jan 27, 2010 at 9:43 PM | link
@ Ellsass There are soccer leagues at Afrim's in Colonie, and I know there are others out there too.
Also, in terms of sports league contact boards, check out Craigslist. http://albany.craigslist.org/act/
... said Jessica R on Jan 28, 2010 at 12:04 AM | link
not being from here originally, i've found lots of adult sports options in albany over the past 5 years.
softball - coded/mens, multiple skill divisions - http://allamericansportsrecreation.com/
you will also find info regarding flag football and basketball there
as previously mentioned, the two afrims sports locations offer coed/mens, multiple skill divisions, for indoor soccer
i have some friends who used to play volleyball at the ymca, so that might still be going on too.
the only thing albany is lacking is a solid kickball league.
not just getting together on sundays in washington park, but a league. if they create a kickball league, i'll be the first to bring a team!
... said stu on Jan 28, 2010 at 9:32 AM | link
My husband is trying to hunt down people who play roller hockey, so if anyone knows anything please let me know!
... said Katie on Jan 28, 2010 at 9:42 AM | link
speaking of kickball.... last summer we had pretty decent turnout for pickup games on monday night (@ hoffman park off 787)... if interest grows again next year (especially by a lot) we could look to start a league the year after... depending...
once it's nice again we'll start up again... but in the meantime, feel free to join our facebook group to get notified when we get ready to kick some balls.
Kickball Party
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110731338784&ref=search&sid=55602081.2856508469..1
... said mr. b on Jan 28, 2010 at 9:43 AM | link
Bike polo
http://groups.google.com/group/troybikepolo?hl=en
... said MattW on Jan 28, 2010 at 9:44 AM | link
@ mr b cooool, thanks for the link, will join that group tonight
... said stu on Jan 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM | link
Thanks for info everyone!
... said Andrew on Jan 28, 2010 at 1:07 PM | link
There is also a very active Albany Ultimate Frisbee league. They have men's, women's, and co-ed teams, and well as a night for people looking to learn/not join a team (targeted for women, but men can come if they play in skirts!). They used to play in the circle at SUNYA, but I think they had to move around last year.
... said Jessica R on Jan 28, 2010 at 1:11 PM | link
Hello, my name is Ron I just moved up here from Kingston, NY where i played softball every week. However, I am new to this city and am looking for a team. I can play 2nd base, and where in the outfield and can pitch. If anyone has any information or nows a team that needs a quality teamate u can email me @ rchambers16@yahoo.com thanks
... said Ron Chambers on Aug 15, 2010 at 1:14 PM | link
There is a great kickball league called WAKA kickball. Very profressional, a lot of fun, and a great way to meet new people too. Check out their website www.kickball.com they have leagues all over the country and if you are on a winning team you get a bid to VEGAS!!!!
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... said Lucy on Jul 8, 2011 at 9:25 AM | link
Hey! Anyone know of a gym where my vball team can practice?? We understand it costs money, but I just need some ideas!!! Thnx!
... said Karli on Aug 22, 2011 at 2:35 PM | link
I am interested in either playing softball or volleyball any sites or places that are looking for a person? I would like to play on a women's softball team but am having trouble finding anything about that, I just see coed teams. If anyone can help that would be great. Thanks
... said darcy on Mar 19, 2012 at 8:26 PM | link
Kickball is a great sport that is fun for poeple of all ages. Our league is 21 and up. We limit our teams to 15 because by fielding 11 and only having 6 innings it really lets everyone play a lot and kick 2 or 3 times at least. Check us out!!!
... said Keagan Shaw on Apr 26, 2012 at 2:12 PM | link
Just wondering if the pickup games are still going on at Hoffman Park - anybody know? @Keegan -I'm looking for something for a college kid new to the area but is only 18. Seems all the leagues are sponsored by bars, and that won't work for him. Anybody have a suggestion?
... said Capgirl on Jun 28, 2012 at 12:56 AM | link
Curious if there is field hockey or crew for adults? This would be in the Albany area. I will be moving to Albany soon and would like to do a sport either womens or co-ed on an adult league level. Thanks
... said Marisa on May 1, 2013 at 5:12 PM | link
@Darcy: The Clifton Park Women's Softball league is a modified fast-pitch league for women 18 and older. I played last year and it was a ton of fun. If you're still looking ...
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=cpwsa
... said Jackie on May 1, 2013 at 11:38 PM | link
The Albany Beer League Softball season is just starting. There is still room and time to add a team or players. If you are interested visit the website albanybeerleaguesoftball.com to get signed up. There is a mixed level of skill, it is co-ed, and it is fun and competitive. Best of all, it is entirely free to play! See you on the field!
... said Bruce on May 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM | link
I am looking for rec league basketball for the winter, or flag football, and I will even try roller hockey (used to play hockey as a kid). Are there any leagues or places where pick up is played?
... said Patrick on Oct 10, 2013 at 4:33 PM | link
Hello everyone I am 17 years old and am looking to play basketball it doesn't matter if it is just pickup games or for a league/team please let me know If you know of anything thank you.
... said Kyle on May 25, 2015 at 11:15 PM | link
Hi everyone, I'm moving to Albany and I was wondering if anyone knew of any indoor or outdoor men's lacrosse leagues? Or even pick up games? I'm 25 and hoping to stay into the swing of things.
Thanks!
... said Nate on Jul 21, 2016 at 8:25 PM | link