Editor’s Note: This post is authored and sponsored by United Social Sports.
With Memorial Day weekend in the books, that means it’s time to start making summer plans. Those plans hopefully include playing sports in and around Arlington.
United Social Sports continues to give Arlington residents a chance to “get out and play.” We’re continuing to expand our Arlington leagues this season, offering those who live, work or play here plenty of opportunities to get active and be social.
This summer season, USS has both returning and brand new leagues:
Indoor Volleyball:
- Wednesdays @ Alexandria YMCA
- Thursdays @ Skyline Sport & Health
Sand Volleyball:
Basketball:
- Wednesdays @ VA Highlands Park
Soccer:
- Tuesdays @ VA Highlands Park
- Wednesdays @ Long Bridge Park
- Sundays @ Long Bridge Park
Flag Football:
- Sundays @ Long Bridge Park
Softball:
- Sunday Mornings – Athletic @ Jennie Dean Park
- Sunday Evenings – Social @ Jennie Dean Park
- Thursdays @ Jennie Dean Park
Skeeball:
- Tuesdays @ Spider Kelly’s
- Tuesdays @ Lighthorse (Alexandria)
- Wednesdays @ Continental
- Wednesdays @ Green Turtle (Fairfax)
Cornhole:
- Tuesdays @ Continental
- Wednesdays @ A-Town Bar & Grill
Multisport (Skeeball & Cornhole):
Shuffleboard:
- Tuesdays @ Spider Kelly’s
United Social Sports caters to those in Arlington who love to stay active and who put an emphasis on having fun and being social over hardcore victories.
Registration closes for summer leagues on Tuesday, July 2 or when leagues fill. Most league games begin the week of July 7.
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