Best of the best street hockey league. 20 game season plus playoffs. Competitive and fun.read more

This is an awesome league. Coming in as a rookie a year ago, I was a bit apprehensive about my…read moreskill level and if I'd have any success in the league considering the highest level of hockey I'd participated in to that point was a coed intramural hockey league at UC Irvine (i.e. not serious at all). Fortunately, all those years of watching Sharks hockey and emulating the great Mike Vernon and Evgeni Nabokov paid off. BASH is an ultra-competitive league played in both the fall and summer at James Lick Middle School. Fall league (Sept. - Apr.) consists of 3 games (9am, 11am, 1pm) played most Saturdays between the six teams in the league. The summer league (May - Aug.) has 2 games (10am, 12pm) on Saturdays between the four teams. Skill level ranges from beginner to some dudes with ridiculous skill. It will take 10-15 games (at the very least) to get used to the intricacies of the playing field, the rules, and most importantly, the players and their tendencies. There are a lot of good guys in the league, the veterans are cool (and won't openly ridicule you if you suck), and it's a good place to talk hockey. What more could you want? Check out this clip for an idea of the gameplay (it's way more intense when you're actually playing)..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i6EZtiHtk4

My first season with Play in the Bay and it was SO FUN…read more Decided to start a kickball team on a whim with some friends after seeing that there was a kickball league playing in the marina. Virtually all of us were new to SF leagues, and definitely not kickball stars in the slightest. Registration for play in the bay was easy and communication was clear. Cliff Thomas is an amazing organizer and a great ref. Vincent was another great ref we had quite a few times. My team had a fantastic time playing in this league, and felt constantly encouraged to improve and have fun. The cold, foggy weather that constantly hung over the little marina green field couldn't even get us down. Heading to Silver Clouds after every game to play flip cup was a blast as well. We're all already looking forward to next season! Thanks Play in the Bay!

I can seriously say that I owe GG Sport & Social a drink, or nine. I have met some really cool…read morepeople in this city through sports related activities. No surprise there really... this city is teeming (ha!) with competitive people. Which brings to mind this sweet lil' vid: http://fourfour.typepad.com/fourfour/2008/07/im-not-here-to.html. I have played volleyball, bowling, and coed flag football teams through GGSS, and they have always been well organized, and altogether really, really fun. The Little Marina Green Volleyball league introduced me to one-armed grass Volleyball: challenging. I played vball in college so playing it on the grass with a can of beer and a cigarette hanging out of my mouth was actually a new and exciting challenge. Bowling introduced me to bowling pin shaped beer bottles at Presidio Bowl. Score. Co-ed flag football introduced me to my butchy, masculine side which is scarier than most women's because I stand 6' tall. Amazon. Scary. This happened specifically when I accidentally flipped some dude over my shoulder as he was trying to pass me with the football. The great part of these leagues is that it's almost a sin to not go out to grab a bite to eat and a few beers after the game to reverse what little exercise you may have just had. It's totally worth the team fees and time commitment.

Golden Gate Womens Soccer League has made me a more functional weekend drinker, better able to set…read morelimits knowing that I will be running like Forrest within hours of last call. The league also doubles as one great venue for showing off aggressive tendencies. If thats too low brow for you, then consider that soccer is an art form and there is no better league than this one to study the craft--(although a queer league really is needed in this city...)

I joined this league last season and my team (GO ANGELS!) was so welcoming and patient. I have…read morereally improved. The competition is there but not to the point where your safety is compromised. However, if you choose to compromise your own safety, the fee you give to the league covers you for some medical insurance should you have an injury. I am SO happy now that I am playing soccer although my bruised up shins aren't looking as cute in their skirts anymore.

Over the years I've played in about 4 of their leagues on many different teams including indoor…read moresoccer, flag football, outdoor soccer, volleyball etc including tournaments they occasionally host. My disclaimer to people would be that this league is more recreational than competitive. There are some very fit people out there to enjoy themselves but if you want to be intense this probably isn't the league for you. The organization is good and the founder Leslie Harris is really nice. I'd recommend this for anyone in the city looking to play a sport and meet people.

Well, there was the time I got thrown out of the gym for jawing at the ref too much . . . and there…read morewas the time I was playing dodge-ball and rocket-arm Kenny nearly decapitated me. Other than that, I've been playing Sports4Good mens and coed basketball and coed dodge ball for years with nothing but good experiences. Love it. Totally love it - I've met some great people (a few losers too, but mostly great people); won a lot of games, lost a lot of games; learned a few things about life (for example - (1) I tend to play better in white socks, and (2) superstitions are real if you believe in them). Sports4Good is a great organization - Leslie is super duper. And I just really love basketball. Have I mentioned that? Let me say it again - I love basketball. And with that - I have to go. I've got a game in 20 minutes. Ciao! Update: we lost tonight. Damn!!!

If you have children, boys or girls, you need to get them involved in this league. This is perhaps…read moreone of the finest run sports organizations in the city. Well organized and run by volunteers who really love the game of baseball and more importantly love teaching kids to love baseball. This league has everything from complete beginners to elite competition. They will start you with the basics at age 6, a just for fun league where your kids can learn the basics in a non-competitive league, and finish you off, years down the road, in a league that could take you to the Little League World series. The coaches are all volunteer, they love coaching and helping kids learn to love the sport, and parents are encouraged to take part in "coaching" in the lower leagues. The fees are cheap ($125 for the season which includes uniform), the fields are awesome with the bulk of the games being played somewhere on the Presidio (amazing views), and your kids learn teamwork, sports skills, and get exercise. Everybody wins!

SFLL is nothing short of amazing especially when you consider it's an all-volunteer organization…read more They manage to set up dozens of teams for boys and girls of all abilities from ages 6-14, provide subsidies for low-income kids, and field games for every team throughout San Francisco every dry weekend and for weekday practices during their spring and fall leagues, despite a limited number of fields and short staffing and less-than-ideal field maintenance by Rec & Parks. The price for what you get is an incredible bargain. Special events include the spring opening day parade through the Marina where each team has its own "float," followed by an all-League picnic on Marina Green, and a special Little League Day with the Giants at AT&T Park. Umpires do their best to be fair, and I have yet to run into a parent who was not positive and encouraging toward every kid on both teams. Not every coach is going to be the most awesome your kid has ever experienced, but you have to respect and feel grateful to these people for being so giving of their time, energy and organizational skills.

This league has improved every season. The board of directors in 2010 has built on a great model…read moreand has made things even better. Every year the quality of play has improved, and the fields we play on continue to improve, as well. The league continues to grow and all aspects continue to improve, making this the premier adult baseball experience in the Bay Area. The thrill of swinging wood bats is unparalleled. The joy of playing baseball after your high school or college playing days have ended is worth every penny of the league fees. Kudos to everyone who works so hard to make this thing go, and I can't wait to continue playing for years to come.

Played for first time in 2010 and couldn't be happier. I played D3 ball in college and wasn't…read moreready to hang up the cleats quite yet. The league is extremely well organized and you end up playing around 20 games per year. There's a championship playoff as well as an All-Star game. Expect to play 1-2 games per weekend. Talent wise, the league is mostly made up of guys who played D3 and high school ball, with a few D1 and Independent League players mixed in. As far as amateur leagues go, SFNABA has to be the best around the Bay Area.

I wanted to start playing Pickleball so I signed up for the 3 months free trial…read more The first weeks were great, had a court close by. Then they removed beginner/social classes to another locations a little far from me. I didn't mind going only to the Mission courts during the weekends BUT this month ligues began. No more clases, only a few in neighbors far away from me. I understand they have preference but you can't remove them if people are paying (not my case but still). So yeah.. 35usd monthly is worth it if you play more sports, otherwise find another place or pay 10usd when they add day to play.

I had the chance to play in a kick ball league this past weekend. Going into it I didn't know what…read moreto expect. When I got there I was quickly greeted by Sebastian who was hosting the league. I didn't get the ugly Christmas sweater memo so he gave me a Santa hat and some Christmas necklaces to wear so I didn't feel left out. He then introduced me to the team and we went on playing our games which was set up in a tournament style. We played a total of 4 games and ended up getting second place, all for only $25! The best part about it, besides getting to meet new people was we all went to the bar after and got some free beers! I definitely would play in Volo again :)

Hey! I was so delighted to find these reviews for Francisco Volleyball league. I love playing…read morevolleyball and have been playing competitively all my life and in college. I would love to get involved in a league that takes the sport a little more seriously than your average rec group. Please let me know some info!!! Thanks so much! Katie

Been playing in this IVL volleyball league for many many years - I had no idea it was on Yelp, or…read moreelse I would have reviewed it long ago. It's a great time with nice folks and offers various skill levels. Tell Commissioner Gary that Sean sent you.