I've been playing soccer in the Albany 5-aside league for more than a year and it has been so much…read morefun! In fact, the Wednesday-night games are usually the highlight of me week. I love playing soccer, but I was intimidated to play in other leagues because I don't have a lot of experience. The Albany league is casual, yet highly organized. Its fun for everyone from beginners to seasoned players. You can get a great workout, meet new friends and reduce stress at the same time! The refs are very fair and make sure that a clean game is played to minimize injuries. The other nice thing about soccer is that it's co-ed 5-on-5 with open subbing (teams are usually made up of 8-10 people). So there's not a lot of pressure to put a big team together and it's usually ok if you have to miss a week or two. The registration fees are very fair. If you've ever thought about playing a team sport, I'd definitely look into this. They will even help match you up with a team. It's a great opportunity for people who are new to the Bay Area. So go for it! Sign up! Hope to see you on the field!

Albany Adult Sports has softball, soccer, kickball, pickleball, winter indoor sports (basketball…read moreand futsal) and running on Sundays. If you want to stay in shape, on a budget, this is the place.

This review is long overdue form my time at Cal, but I went to RSF throughout my time at Berkeley…read moreand loved it. It was fairly good and clean gym, they do get super busy in the evenings and have time limits for machines (during busy times), but oh well. I did take taekwondo there too, though though I wasn't too keen on the teaching style. I did love the equipment, mostly running, used the pool, and it was fairly decent experience overall as a student

The RSF weight room is honestly the bare minimum. For a multi-billion dollar university like…read moreBerkeley, the lifting space feels like something you'd see in an underfunded high school.

This league is a great way to meet new (fun) people. Even if u haven't played kickball since middle…read moreschool, everyone is supportive & really just there to have a good time. All ages & abilities are welcome, & there's always McNally's after the games to socialize &/or brush up on your flip-cup skillz!

I don't do reviews often, but GSK has earned one. The league is a ton of fun and a great way to…read moremeet people. I've been playing for something like six to eight seasons now and have enjoyed every one of them. Some of my closest friends I met through kickball, and a lot of the others I've convinced to join and come much closer with because of it! The league does their best to keep the games fun and lighthearted while leaving enough room for those of us that enjoy the competition of team sports. The group of people running the league are fantastic - I've become very close to a few of them (partially through seeing them so often at the games and parties, partially through arguing some calls in close games!). If you're looking for a way to meet a fun group of people, enjoy a little friendly competition, or just want to run around and drink some beers on Thursday nights, I would highly recommend giving Golden State Kickball a shot.

I attended a Cal Game Recently . This guys really Rocked the other Team . They put on Clinic on…read moreWhipping Ass . There were tons of Diehard Bears Fans wearing their Blue and Yellow . The Cheerleaders and the Band really got the Crowd Going !!! GO BEARS !!!!

What can I say? I will forever be a Golden Bear! UC Berkeley is my alma mater so any opportunity I…read morecan come back to cheer on my team, you know I'll be there. What I love about Cal Football and just Cal in general is the great sense of pride and camaraderie the students and community have for UC Berkeley and our Golden Bear football team. Our team may not be the best college football team, but we play with a lot of heart and soul. Football aside, the halftime shows with the Cal band are also fantastic, because they are one of the best college bands in the nation and are an absolute blast to watch. At this past game I went to the band played several Taylor Swift songs while forming different images like a broken heart and text acronyms like LOL and ILY. They even danced during some portion of the performance. The stadium food is not the greatest and not to mention is very overpriced, so I'd recommend eating beforehand and bringing a bottle of water with you to the game. The stadium seats aren't really comfortable either, so I'd recommend renting fold up cushion seats from the stadium to place on the bench and sit on. And if you're watching a day game, wear sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and for night games, wear layers, a beanie, scarf, and gloves. Most important of all, don't forget to bring your Golden Bear fighting spirit! GO BEARS!

I cannot recommend the East Bay Tennis League highly enough -- it was pretty much the saving grace…read moreof 2020 for me. It's a freakishly affordable, easy way to get matches with players matched to your level, and while the competition's good, people are nice and chill. I'm a big fan. Before I found it, I was trying (and failing) to use NextDoor and Craigslist to find matches with local people -- not one of those panned out. I joined figuring that the cost was so low, I had nothing to lose -- and was then amazed at how well-run it was, and how populated it was by cool people to play with. Upon joining the EBTL, I had almost as many matches as I wanted (some people play one every so often, while others are managing to get in 3 a week or more!). How it works: matches are self-scheduled. The algorithms the league uses to sort people into groups of equal levels work very well, esp. after you've played a few matches. The app for phones is very easy to use and well-designed, but if you want to just use your computer, that's fine (and well-designed too.) Matches are "competitive" in the sense that people play scored matches and try to win... but 99% of the participants are easy-going and understand that no one's going to Wimbledon anytime soon. (And while only "matches" count for the purposes of the league, it's been a great way to meet people that I just want to hit with, as well!)

Great app to meet new local players in your area and similar skill level. Best part is its flexible…read moreand even a tournament style playoffs at the end of n each season. App is simple and easy to use.

OT Sports Academy is a great place for your b-ball playing athlete.My son spent the better part of…read morea year and a half training with them. He improved his skill set immensely. Chris and Aja kept him on a straight path, taught him the value of grinding it out for practice and life. It was a great program!

We love Overtime Sports Academy! The coaches are dedicated to bring fundamentals and techniques on…read morethe court and help student-athletes Focus. The student-athletes are encouraged to break athletic personal goals and build resilience. Coach Chris was a big influence in my child maintaining good grades as he encourages students to be responsible and holds them accountable for their academic progress. I recommend this program to any dedicated student-athletes and committed parents.

This league is a lot of fun. There are 2 seasons a year with 2 divisions each season to…read moreaccommodate both competitive as well as beginner and intermediate players. This is a great way to play soccer, be out in the great parks in SF and is also a great way to meet people. The league is extremely social. Many teams go out to eat or to a bar after games and the league puts on many social events every year. Hope to see you on the pitch.

I have heard many great things about this league from friends. Great coaches, all around fun and…read moresupportive... My son loved playing flag football with his afterschool program when he was younger, but he hasn't had the opportunity to join a team as a middle schooler. He is very excited to play again. We are fortunate to have found a program that is accessible and can be affordable to single, working moms. I'll update my review with more details as the season progresses. Thank you EBFF!

So this will be my Son's 3rd year playing for Alameda and my daughters 2nd year in Oakland. They…read moreboth love the game. It teaches them to be a team player and to also take the lead if the ball falls in their court. My son has never really looked forward to any sports aside from Flag Football and gymnastics. So when he found out it was time to register, he was elated. He started off playing tackle at age 5 and he didn't like it at all. I made him play. His coach then and now is Coach Kevin. I am super elated we still have a bond from years back. Octavian trusts him in the game as they have that initial connection. I was team Mom for the Alameda Pirates circa 2013. Zaiah, my daughter is super elated she can still play. She loves to follow in her brothers footsteps all the while maintaining her own identity here and in gymnastics. I like the fact that they bond friendships with their teammates. Looking forward to another season of fun.