Sports for Expats in NYC

Benefits of joining a recreational sports league as an expat

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On Dec 20, 2016
1

Meetups & Pickup Games

Meetups and pick-up games offer expats flexibility in terms of commitment, pricing and skill level and are a great way of meeting new people.

A simple Facebook search for pickup games will also yield many other results that might be worth checking out!

2

Hangout with Other Nationalities

As an expat in New York, it's very easy to stick to your own kind and what's comfortable. But that's not really what New York is about. New York is a melting pot of different nationalities and cultures and getting involved in a new sport(s) will widen these horizons.

3

Excellent Way of Networking and Finding Jobs

NY is a place where you can be chatting in a bar after a game and someone will offer you a job in their company. It’s all about who you know, so the more people you meet - the better your chances of finding work.

4

Visit New Parts of the City

The leagues will bring you to areas of the cities you may not have otherwise explored. Some of the league locations are stunning - e.g. Pier 5 Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 40 and Roosevelt Island Octagon Field.

5

Friendship & More

Many of these leagues are Coed while some are specifically Gay or Lesbian, so whatever your preference, joining a recreational sports team gives you every opportunity to have some fun!

6

Try An Unfamiliar Sport

For most expats living in NYC, Baseball, American Football, Ice Hockey etc. are sports they may have only really seen in the movies but never had the opportunity to play. There are pickup games available for nearly every sport in NYC, so whether you want to try your hand at hitting a home run or seeing how steady you are on the ice with a hockey stick in hand, have a look around for sports you may have never tried.

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