Readers Respond to Joining a Team
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Earlier this week, I blogged about the merits of joining a softball team for good old-fashioned fun. Based on your responses, the ball park is where it’s happening. It replaces the gym for some, serves as the social scene for others and is the perfect outlet to relieve stress for everyone.
“I love to play softball on Thursdays. It’s a great way to rewind after a hectic work week, enjoy some fresh spring air and take in the beautiful scenery on the Mall. Although I didn’t meet my significant other while playing, I do use softball as an excuse to get away from the wife and kids for a few hours.”—Lefty
“I enjoy spring and summer in Northern Virginia so much because it provides me with the opportunity to play my favorite sport, softball, which allows me to take in some sun, laugh and exercise and have a celebratory cocktail after the games with my teammates. I play competitively, which I think guys really respect. I have developed solid friendships, and it has helped me get through a bad breakup. Relieving stress helped me put the past where it belongs!”—Miss Competitive
“I actually have a really fun suggestion. It’s not really a sport, and I didn’t sign up to meet men (not directly!), but there is a place in NoVA called Diva Fit that has pole-dancing classes! I absolutely love it. I recommend you check out the website (four locations) at www.divafitonline.com. It’s a crazy good workout, and you can meet a lot of other cool women. Then when you happen to meet a guy, you can mention that you are a pole-dancing expert.”—Tiny Dancer
“Flip-flops kick arse! Softball is a great way to meet people, and so is kickball. Both have a commonality—beer. Pick a good team and pick the right person on the team, or else it will be a recipe for disaster since both are team sports and if you date and it does not work out then you will have that awkwardness that could ruin the team’s chemistry. So choose wisely, and don’t overthink the play, and being last is not always bad. Nice people always finish last!”—No Rookie
“I am interested in joining a team. Do you have a list of teams in the area or suggestions how to join? Much obliged!”—Lois
I do have information for you, Lois. Go online to your city or town’s website. For example, www.arlingtonva.us. Click on the “parks and recreation” tab. Once there, look for a tab that says “adult sports” or “adult activities.” You can learn more there.
And thanks, Tiny Dancer, for your suggestion about “a crazy good workout.” I’ll be checking that one out.
–Katie
Tags: Dating, Katie Greenan, kickball, Little Red Book, Parks and Recreation, softball, sports