April 18th, 2011
Horseplay in the Water
by Dave Caldwell
"Two matches played side by side create a frenetic mix of paddling, splashing, cheering, tube-flipping, goal-scoring - and laughter. NYC Social Sports Club takes the 'social' in its name seriously."
"...the mood stays light in spite of competition." |
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July 9th, 2009
Spare Times: NYC Social Sports Club
By Steven McElroy
Photo by Denis Gostev
"Though both types of players seem serious about the games, the focus is clearly on the social aspect of the weekly get-togethers."
"...playing with the New York City Social Sports Club is not going to tax your athletic prowess too much." |
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"[One captain] started his team with co-workers, and said the league is a 'low-cost morale booster' for the company."
" 'It makes you feel like you are 10 years old,' said a banker and Kickball player who also moonlights as a paid umpire for the league." |
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March 10th, 2009
Inner Tube Water Polo Scores As A Workout
by Kafi Drexel
"Inner Tube Water Polo is one of the latest activities from the group New York City Social Sports Club, which aims to keep the 20-to-30-something crowd moving."
"Some people get such a kick out of the competition, that it actually can draw a crowd." |
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January 8th, 2008
Four Drunks, One Cup
A robust college pastime is cheerily resurrected on the LES
by Annie Fischer
"I'm at a Flip Cup tournament. And I'm kind of in shock."
"..everyone here is taking full advantage of the unlimited beer..." |
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February 28th, 2007
Dodgeball clubs for adults mix athletics and social interaction
by Kevin Livelli
“Today, dodgeball is growing exponentially and offering the Generation X and Y crowd a chance to get in shape, meet people, and indulge in a healthy dose of nostalgia.”
"When Short, 33, founded her club in Manhattan in July 2004, she had only about 60 members...Today, she’s got a roster of about 800 people." |
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January 20th, 2006
Broomball Fever is Sweeping New York City
by Roger Clark
"Broomball was invented in Canada in the early 1900's. Originally they used actual brooms, but now they have lacrosse sticks and molded tops. The ball is kind of like a small soccer ball"
"Players say it's a great way to meet people, get some exercise, and play a league sport where the people don't take things too seriously." |
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Feb 28th, 2009
In The Zone Feature
by Ashley Allison
"Be sure you don't take yourself too seriously...instead, get ready to have a good time."
"You play it on the ice, but you don't need skates. You use a broom, but you're not cleaning." |
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"For the past five years, the NYC Social Sports Club (NYCSSC) has been helping adults blow off a little steam, connect with new and old friends and reconnect with the games that defined their childhood."
"Build community -- make some new friends -- and maybe even make a 'love connection.'" |
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"You never know, today's goofy fad could be the national pastime of tomorrow."
"This is gonna sweep the nation, for sure." |
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"Spring leagues are here: Dust off your jock strap and get in the game."
"KICKBALL The Lowdown: The ultimate playground sport is back. (Sorry, four square.)" |
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"[One captain] started his team with co-workers, and said the league is a 'low-cost morale booster' for the company."
" 'It makes you feel like you are 10 years old,' said a banker and Kickball player who also moonlights as a paid umpire for the league." |
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"...'co-ed sports leagues with post-game parties.' That means levels of competition ranging from 'well, a little bit' to 'not at all'..." |
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"The coed league...grew from 20 stragglers in its first year to 200-plus zealots - including me"
"A variation of hockey minus the skates, with funky foam-bottomed sneakers for traction that make bowling shoes look stylish."
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"What the hell is Broomball? Well, its sort of like hockey mixed with some soccer, sprinkled with a little lacrosse." |
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July 18th, 2005
NYCSSC Dodgeball League
"The icing on the dodgeball cake is the post-match camaraderie, which the NYCSSC supports with drink specials at sponsor bars. If your many flagrant violations get you kicked off the court before expelling all your 4th grade PE demons, at least you'll be able to buy the stuff that got you over your middle school football failures: beer." |
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"Summer is the perfect time to try a new sport..."
"...the winning team gets two free pitchers of beer and a pizza. (Pitchers are $8 for everyone else, so, really, there are no losers.)" - Drop-In Dodgeball |
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"For the past five years, the NYC Social Sports Club (NYCSSC) has been helping adults blow off a little steam, connect with new and old friends and reconnect with the games that defined their childhood."
"Build community -- make some new friends -- and maybe even make a 'love connection.'" |
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"The leagues are casually competitive, more of a way for New Yorkers to meet people, stay active, and have fun." |
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