Get ready to spike, shoot, and swing into summer, as the City of Surprise gears up for another season of adult sports leagues. For those looking to relive their high school glory days or just seeking a reason to skip the gym, here's your shot. As per the city's Parks & Recreation Department, registration for softball, volleyball and basketball is just around the corner.
Starting May 13, seasoned veterans of the Surprise Spring 2024 Adult Sports Leagues can re-up their competitive spirit by registering over the phone — considering they're not ensnared by the banality of the nine-to-five grind during operational hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the not-so-random number of 623.222.2000. The agency throws open the doors to all the fresh meat and returning teams starting May 15. Hustle over to the Parks & Recreation office located at 15960 N. Bullard Ave., call, or jump online to secure your spot in the game — this according to a service quickly morphing into a digital bulletin board, according to surpriseaz.gov.
The softball aficionados can look forward to dispatching balls into the stratosphere at Dick McComb Park, with leagues split between co-ed, women's, and men's teams. Dig deep into those couch cushions because a team registration fee of $500 is required. With Men's leagues playing on Tuesday and Thursday nights, women taking the diamond on Thursdays, and co-ed teams matching up on Fridays and Sundays, there’s plenty of opportunity to chase that elusive championship — even if it’s just a trophy in a local recreational league.
For the hardwood heroes, the Villanueva Recreation Center welcomes hoopers on Tuesday and Thursday nights, demanding a slightly steeper entry fee at $550 per team. Volleyball fans, don't worry. The Sport of Kings where a deft touch dominates brute force, co-ed teams can serve their hearts out at Faith Arena Ottawa University for a more wallet-friendly $250. Initially fighting for every point on Sundays, the season will culminate in a single elimination tournament, stripping away any room for error and making each match a do or die encounter. Sounds like my last visit to a venture capital pitch — sans the knee-pads.
Remember, folks, it's first come, first served with a limit of eight teams per division or league night — once they're gone, they're gone, so don't dilly-dally. And be prepared to duke it out in doubleheaders or prove your worth in one game per week, followed by the knockout punches of a well-executed single-elimination tournament. As they say, may the best team win — or at least enjoy some post-game snacks together. The leagues are set to commence between July 9 and July 14, all this according to the supposedly informative, user-friendly website listed above. Ready, set, play ball — or spike, or shoot!
