Ultimate Frisbee
Frisbee you say, is that a sport? Well, yes. Ultimate (as it's known), has been a competitive sport since 1975, and an official medal sport in the World Games since 2001. If you would like to learn more about how to play Ultimate, click here.
Depending on your level of play and your desire to be competitive, there are many options for the frisbee enthusiast.
Weekend pick up games in Manhattan are held at 2:30pm at the "Dust Bowl" in Central Park, located at 98th St and 5th Ave. For more info click here. There is also a summer league organized by this group that is co-ed and fun, although it's tough playing on dirt.
If you live around Prospect Park, there are pick up games in park every Wednesday morning from 7-8:30am in either the 9th St ball fields, or the Nethermead.
If you're closer to Williamsburg, there is a Monday evening pick up game (spring-late summer only), in McCarron Park fro 6pm until dark.
For a competitive spring and summer league, try the Westchester Ultimate Disc, Inc.. They have both co-ed and open leagues for Men and Women. Here is their schedule and info.
Depending on your level of play and your desire to be competitive, there are many options for the frisbee enthusiast.
Weekend pick up games in Manhattan are held at 2:30pm at the "Dust Bowl" in Central Park, located at 98th St and 5th Ave. For more info click here. There is also a summer league organized by this group that is co-ed and fun, although it's tough playing on dirt.
If you live around Prospect Park, there are pick up games in park every Wednesday morning from 7-8:30am in either the 9th St ball fields, or the Nethermead.
If you're closer to Williamsburg, there is a Monday evening pick up game (spring-late summer only), in McCarron Park fro 6pm until dark.
For a competitive spring and summer league, try the Westchester Ultimate Disc, Inc.. They have both co-ed and open leagues for Men and Women. Here is their schedule and info.
Hockey Leagues
For those of you who want to play like Jagr and re-live glory days on the ice, there are several house leagues for both ice and street hockey.
Chelsea Piers offers both ice and ball hockey leagues several times during the year. Their spring ice hockey starts Feb 20th, and there is an evaluation session on Feb 8th to set your skill level. Check out their website at http://www.chelseapiers.com/srAdHock.htm
When Spring and Summer come, and you're still looking to slap a stick around, the Black Top Street Hockey League is the place to go. The league which started in 2000 in the Lower East Side, now has spring and fall seasons, and regular scrimmages for those of you who can't committ to a team. Check out the BTSH at http://www.btsh.org/bruise/info/
Chelsea Piers offers both ice and ball hockey leagues several times during the year. Their spring ice hockey starts Feb 20th, and there is an evaluation session on Feb 8th to set your skill level. Check out their website at http://www.chelseapiers.com/srAdHock.htm
When Spring and Summer come, and you're still looking to slap a stick around, the Black Top Street Hockey League is the place to go. The league which started in 2000 in the Lower East Side, now has spring and fall seasons, and regular scrimmages for those of you who can't committ to a team. Check out the BTSH at http://www.btsh.org/bruise/info/
Canadians Unite
If you're a Canadian living in NYC, there are some great things going on. For a country of only 30 million people, it seems they are well organized when transplanted to another country.
Two sites that brings all backgrounds together, whether you're from Toronto or Saskatoon, are the Upper North Side http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/uppernorthside/calendar-en.asp, and The Canadian Association of NY http://www.canadianassociationny.org/.
My favorite group of Canadians are the alumni from McGill University. Their members have been very active in organizing everything from ski trips to pub/club nights. You can see a list of events at http://www.mcgillnyc.com/index.php?s=events&l=eng.
So, if you're Canadian, it's worth checking out. Even if you're not Canadian, but want to meet a good group of fun loving people who have more to offer than hockey and beer, then here are some options.
Two sites that brings all backgrounds together, whether you're from Toronto or Saskatoon, are the Upper North Side http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/uppernorthside/calendar-en.asp, and The Canadian Association of NY http://www.canadianassociationny.org/.
My favorite group of Canadians are the alumni from McGill University. Their members have been very active in organizing everything from ski trips to pub/club nights. You can see a list of events at http://www.mcgillnyc.com/index.php?s=events&l=eng.
So, if you're Canadian, it's worth checking out. Even if you're not Canadian, but want to meet a good group of fun loving people who have more to offer than hockey and beer, then here are some options.
Ski and Snowboard trips to Hunter Mtn from NYC
For those of you who are jonesing to go skiing and snowboarding this season, but don't have access to a car, fear not. There are several companies that offer bus, lift-ticket, rental, and lesson combintaions for a great price. Hunter Mountain isn't Vail or Whistler, but it'll cure those powder blues if you need a fix.
Blades Board and Skate offers a trip to Hunter Mtn every Saturday and Sunday leaving at 6:30 and 7:00 am, depending on the pick up place. Prices start at $69.95 for round trip bus, lift-ticket, bagel breakfast, and kick ass movies. Reservations can be made online at http://www.bladesnyc.com/.
There are two pick up locations in front of their stores, one at 659 Broadway, near Bleeker St (map http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?addr=659+Broadway&csz=New+York+NY+10012&country=US&tarname=), and the other at 156 W. 72nd st, between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves (maphttp://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?addr=156+West+72nd+Street&csz=New+York+NY+10023&country=US&tarname= )
NYC Ski & Board offers a similar package leaving from Union Sq. (Walgreens at 14th st and 4th ave) at 6:15am and then Penn Station (Duane Reade on 8th ave between 33rd and 34th sts) at 6:20am. More info at http://www.nycski.com/trips.php.
Paragon Sports and Princeton Ski Shops are two others that offer package deals as well. For a complete listing provided by Hunter Mountain, check out http://www.huntermtn.com/buslines.html.
Blades Board and Skate offers a trip to Hunter Mtn every Saturday and Sunday leaving at 6:30 and 7:00 am, depending on the pick up place. Prices start at $69.95 for round trip bus, lift-ticket, bagel breakfast, and kick ass movies. Reservations can be made online at http://www.bladesnyc.com/.
There are two pick up locations in front of their stores, one at 659 Broadway, near Bleeker St (map http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?addr=659+Broadway&csz=New+York+NY+10012&country=US&tarname=), and the other at 156 W. 72nd st, between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves (maphttp://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?addr=156+West+72nd+Street&csz=New+York+NY+10023&country=US&tarname= )
NYC Ski & Board offers a similar package leaving from Union Sq. (Walgreens at 14th st and 4th ave) at 6:15am and then Penn Station (Duane Reade on 8th ave between 33rd and 34th sts) at 6:20am. More info at http://www.nycski.com/trips.php.
Paragon Sports and Princeton Ski Shops are two others that offer package deals as well. For a complete listing provided by Hunter Mountain, check out http://www.huntermtn.com/buslines.html.
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