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urban team sports
[there is a U in
team!]
urban recreation extends to team sports and group events
A Web search of team sports in Columbus might
generate a lot of tips on dating…What? I guess getting involved
with a team sport is a great way to hook up. And hey, if that’s
why you’re there, good luck. We don't really
care why you’re there; we just want to make sure you know where
“there” is. If you are itching to get out and play soccer,
volleyball, dodge ball, tennis, croquet, bocce or football, or
if you are just looking for workout buddies but the only team
sport your friends participate in is happy hour (and to their
credit, there are some really good ones, but that’s another
story!), there are alternatives.
[monster teams] At
www.sportsmonster.net, sports enthusiasts can find leagues
in any city, but most importantly Columbus. Sports Monster
provides detailed information on dodge ball, go-deep football,
kickball, softball, tennis and volleyball teams. Registration
for all of these sports starts in the summer for the fall
leagues.
Each sport has its own page with information on
current and upcoming programs, locations, number of players on a
team, news about recent games, and rules and regulations. Search
for your skill level, a convenient location near you and find
out how to register. Whether you are starting up your own team
or you are going in solo you can find an outlet for your
experience and talent. Goodale Park,
Whetstone
Park of Roses and the
downtown
YMCA are just a few places near you featured on Sports
Monster that host a variety of games.
[a gay old time]Love to bowl? Are you gay? Both? Then check out
www.gaybowling.net and join a league that puts your talents
to the test. Upcoming events include Sunday Brunch League, Not
Ready for Prime Time, New Fun Monday League, Tuesday Night
League, Polyester Bowling Academy and Friday Four Play League.
Check out the site, call (614)276-3185 or email
Gene@CMHGayBowling.com to get the details. To check a team’s
stats visit
www.leaguesecretary.com.
[a gentlemen’s sport] You might have seen them on The Ohio State
University Cricket grounds practicing. Since 1996,
Columbus Cricket Club (CCC) has been celebrating this
“Gentlemen’s Game,” by building a league that has included
players from India, Sri Lanka, West Indies, England, Pakistan,
Australia and Bangladesh. Associated with the United States
Cricket Association, the CCC offers open membership.
This talented team strives to get the word
out about the game through their own accomplishments in national
tournaments and through youth clinics and camps that bring the
game to younger generations. So, whether you are ready to play or you
want to impart your knowledge to others, check out the Columbus
Cricket Club and find out how you can contribute.
[the ultimate sport] And the ultimate sport is…Frisbee of
course! It’s fun to throw the Frisbee with the dog in the park,
but even more fun to hone your Frisbee throwing skills for a
friendly competition. Since 2000,
The Columbus Ultimate Disc Association (CUDA) has promoted
ultimate Frisbee as a competitive sport, drawing players from
all walks of life.
The summer league is well underway and the
next league to be formed will be for the fall so practice and
get be ready to head over to
Whetstone Park of Roses, for Frisbee fun.
[step it up] If you want to spice up your morning stroll
and you feel like your ready for the next step, check out the
Buckeye Striders, a walking club for fitness and competitive
race walkers.
Make your walk a workout and get ready to
join one of the many marathons in Columbus, around Central Ohio
and beyond.
[dangerous dames] Are you a female seeking an outlet for
pent-up aggression? Check out the
Ohio Roller Girls (OHRG), Ohio’s first and only all female
roller derby league. A little more than a year old, the OHRG is
comprised of four teams that are gaining notoriety in Columbus
as they go head to head at the Columbus Convention Center.
Not for the faint of heart, the OHRG will
accept new members. Being female is a given. You must also be
21-years-old and not afraid of a few bruises. The next try-outs
will be in 2008.
[cutting new paths]When you go for a ride do
you want to feel the wind in your hair and a connection to the
open road? Whether you own a scooter, motorcycle, moped, Vespa
or some other two-wheel motorized mean machine, the
Columbus Cutters Scooter Club welcomes you.
Not exactly a
team sport, this growing group of enthusiasts encourages new
members to attend meetings, join the online discussion group and
participate in parties, rallies and events that celebrate the
world on two-wheels. If you’re not
sure about joining, check out the member profiles on the Web
site and join their
discussion group to learn more about weekly meetings
and upcoming events.
[sports history] Combine your love for history with your
passion for sports! The
Ohio Historical Society brings the early days of baseball
back with the Ohio Village Muffins and the Diamonds Ladies base
ball clubs.
The games played by these teams hark back to a time when the
Victorian sensibility prevailed and these codes dominated player
conduct. It’ can be a challenge to adhere to rules that are more
than 150 years old to create the mood as it was in the mid 19th
century. To
be a part of bringing history to life and getting exercise in
the process, contact Laura Calvelage at the Ohio Historical
Center. She can be reached at 614-297-2679 or via e-mail
lcalvelage@ohiohistory.org.
[an aristocratic pastime
goes urban]
 If you revel in the chaos of the Doo Dah Parade
every July 4, and appreciate the exuberance created by the
DisOrganizers, mark October on your calendar…they’re back!
The annual Short North Urban Croquet tournament
will take place in Goodale Park. Deb Roberts (a.k.a.
Mz. Doo Dah) says the tradition started years ago.
“The game started in a gravel lot across from the
Short North Tavern. I didn’t get to see that one,
but from people’s account, it was really a hoot,”
she says.Get more information
about the Short North Urban Croquet tournament
here.
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