(Sh*t at) Pickup Soccer
Details
Play soccer with queer women and nonbinary folks! Allies also welcome.
11:00-11:15am - Chatting & easy warmup games
11:15am-1:00pm - Play soccer!! We play on a smaller than standard field and switch off who is in goal. While it's still a bit of a workout, it's more fun than competitive - we don't keep score and we cheer for everyone.
After, we usually head to a Pitch the Baby (or another local spot) to chat, get food, and hang out.
What to bring:
WATER, Sneakers, Clothes you can move in
You're welcome to wear any protective gear (shin guards, cleats, etc) you have, but it's not required. Which brings me to:
Don't let lack of supplies stop you from showing up. I bring a ball, pinnies, cones, extra water, etc.
Rules:
- Be shit at soccer or bring your "shit-at-soccer" energy
- No dudes! Sorry, guys
- Don't be the reason we have to make a third rule
Parking: Super easy!! There is a parking lot and tons of free street parking. It's generally safe, but don't leave any high-ticket items (laptops etc) visible in your car.
Accessibility: We take regular water/rest breaks and folks can sub in/out of games whenever. Most of us are not in shape. Full disclosure: the bathrooms are pretty shitty and I've never seen the water fountain NOT broken. I don't own a rattle ball, but I'm happy to use it if you bring it. I bring a small first aid kit and ice packs in case of injuries.
Can I come late/leave early?: Yes! Our format makes it easy to accommodate whatever time you have.
Dogs: This park frequently has off leash dogs running around.
I (Ellie) pay for a monthly for a meetup subscription and buy all of our supplies/first aid kits. If you would like to help offset costs and keep our events free, contribute to my venmo @ellie-ish !