We love playing volleyball. But more than having a blast playing the game, we enjoy hanging out and laughing with each other. No one brings attitudes. We're just laid back. We're meeting a few times a week and playing four on four on two sand courts or indoor 6s in the Ahwatukee area. We are NOT a league. Just a bunch of decent players. No more, no less.
Since we've formed, some of us are also going out after a fun night of playin' to grab a drink and hang out. We've also had various tournaments with prizes and are focusing on giving tourney money to local charities.
I'm very lucky because South Sideout members bring a decent skill level to the game but are more interested in laughing. I couldn't be happier playing ball with these members and getting a great workout at the same time. So come join us on the court and if you're not that good, bring plenty of cash 'cause we'll probably start betting on games. For those of you not in the South Phoenix area, here are some other places to play
On Thursday nights, anyone can play pick-up games at Kiwanis Park in Tempe in a pair of courts on the West side of the park hidden behind a small hill.
There is also a group that plays open pick-ups on Saturday nights at McQueen Park out East. McQueen Park Activity Center and District Park 510 N. Horne St (South of Guadalupe & east of McQueen, just south of Playa Del Ray Elementary School) @7
For West side sand leagues check out Victory Lane Sports Park 22603 N. 43rd Avenue Glendale, AZ 85310 (just south of Pinnacle Peak Road on 43rd Avenue) 623-581-6000 Victory Lane
Scottsdale Ranch Park is located at 10400 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. There are always people willing to play on Thursday evenings. 6 sand courts, so no problem finding your skill level.
Indoor pick-up games are available at 2 locations: Kiwanis Park on Sunday afternoons inside next to the indoor pool and Tuesday nights at Pecos Community Center which is South of Chandler Blvd. on 48th St.
Webster elementary school 202 N Sycamore Mesa, AZ 85201 on monday from 6 to 9pm coed A & B good players $3 dlls
Escalante community center 2150 East Orange Street Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-5800 saturday 2 to 5 pm free
Kiwanis Park Recreation Center 6111 South All-America Way Tempe, AZ 85283 480-350-5201 sunday from 1 to 4pm coed A&B $3 dlls good players