Adult recreational sports leagues in the Lowcountry
We’re all “grown-ups” here, but if we could pull a Billy Madison, head back to the second grade, and bask in the joys of naptime + recess (which we all took for granted)– we would.
Cue Charleston’s recreational sports leagues, a.k.a. adult recess. This is our time.
With office hours seemingly getting longer, and free summers being a thing of past– it might be even more important to get outside after work to kick a ball around + make new friends. To form a sense of camaraderie, simply substitute the Kool-Aid Bursts for a cold beer afterward (we promise you’ll be voted Team MVP). 🍺
Here is a list of local rec sports leagues to kick, set, throw, slide, and most importantly– score in this summer + fall.
🌽 Coed Cornhole Tournament– Held each Saturday in August + September. Winner will receive a $50 gift card to Vickery’s.
Registration: Sign up is each Saturday with a cutoff time of 3 p.m. A maximum of eight teams can play.
Cost: Free
Days: Saturdays
📍Vickery’s | 1313 Shrimpboat Ln., Mt. Pleasant
🥅 Men’s Ultimate Frisbee– Draft date is Aug. 15. The league begins Aug. 23 with eight scheduled games plus playoffs.
Registration: Ends Aug. 13
Cost: $35/player
Days: Thursday nights
📍Harmon Field | 201 President St.
⚾ Coed Softball– League begins Aug. 26 with eight scheduled games + a double elimination tournament.
Registration: Ends Aug. 13
Cost: $575/team (additional $30/non-resident); $100 refundable bond
Days: Tuesday + Wednesday evenings
📍Johns Island Park | 1770 Bozo Ln.
🏐 Coed Volleyball (4’s)– Intermediate + competitive eight-week leagues available. Sign up as an individual, partial team, or full team. Teams are required to have at least one female + a total of three players. Season starts Sept. 11, 12, or 13 (depending on league).
Registration: Closes one week before league starts (refer to above dates)
Cost: $320/team
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. (depending on league selected)
📍Santi’s | 1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant
🏐 Coed Volleyball (2’s or 4’s pickup)– Runs through November. Pickup teams are based on the sign up for the day. Pro tip: drinks specials available to players.
Cost: $7/player (Discount punch cards available)
Days: Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays (times vary)
📍Santi’s | 1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant
⚽ Men’s + Coed Indoor Soccer– A captain’s meeting is scheduled for Dec. 12. League runs mid-January through mid-March. There will be a minimum of eight scheduled games. Men’s first, second, + third divisions available, along with coed.
Registration: Nov. 27- Dec. 12
Cost: $225/team (additional $30/non-resident); $60 refundable performance bond; $25 per player to join US Soccer; and $15 referee fees paid at the field
Days: Games to be played on Tuesday + Friday nights
📍Location TBA
You can also join these Facebook groups to stay in the know about pickup games + upcoming leagues in the area:
Charleston Sports and Social Club
Charleston Water Polo
Charleston SC Pick-Up Soccer Games.
Charleston Ultimate Frisbee
Chucktown Cornhole League
Charleston American Cornhole League
Holy City Sports League
Charleston Outlaws Rugby
Holy City Kickball
Carolina Ice Palace Adult Hockey
While hitting the gym is one way to get a good sweat on, and hit your exercise quota– there are a ton of rec sports you can play (read: calories you could burn) and a whole heap of people to meet (read: new friends you could make). Because no one really makes a pal at the pull-up bar.
So switch it up Charleston, and we’ll catch you out on the field.
– Justine
