According to Livestrong.com, around 49.9% of Americans go to the gym twice a week. Sure, it’s good for us, and it’s convenient. But many of us find it can’t replace the thrill, the adrenaline, and the camaraderie of actually playing sports.
If you’re keen to hit the court, pitch, or course but can’t find people to play with, we’ve got you covered. There are many ways to connect with people who are also itching for a game. Read on to find out more.
Join a Sports Club
This may not be the cheapest option, but if you join a local sports club, you’ll find plenty of people looking for partners. If you’re interested in individual sports, racquetball, golf, and tennis clubs will often organize partners and small tournaments to give you match practice.
We’re not just talking about fancy country clubs. Local neighborhood sports clubs may be more affordable than you think, and often include gym membership.
Use Your Facebook or WhatsApp Status
Facebook, WhatsApp, and their social media cousins have given us the ability to broadcast a message to all our contacts in seconds. So spare yourself the agony of calling all your friends and getting rejected.
A simple message on your Facebook or WhatsApp status may catch the eye of one of your local contacts who’s ready to play. And if not, you haven’t lost anything. You’ve planted the seed in your friends’ minds, and they’re more likely to reach out to you next time they’re available.
Hit Social Media
If you want to look beyond your circle of friends, check out local listings on social media sites. Many areas have local groups that arrange informal games of soccer, baseball, and other sports that anyone is free to join.
Local parks may also post activities on social media. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with what’s happening, and you may find a game that works for you.
Connect Through Sportztars
Sportztars is an app that will change how you think about sports and fitness. It provides interactive workouts and classes that will take your conditioning to the next level. But it goes a step further with its Battleztars feature.
Battleztars lets you connect and do “battle” with other players in your area. You can set up a game and send out invites via the app. You can also find games happening within a 50-mile radius and join.
Worried about finding people at the right level? Battleztars lets you rate your friends and opponents. It’s a great way to challenge yourself and enjoy the sports you love while meeting new people.
Ready to Take on the Challenge?
If you’re tired of sitting around at home when you should be playing sports, your wait is over. Connect with like-minded people in your area through Sportztars, and you’ll never be stuck for teammates again! You’ll find soccer, volleyball, football, cricket, and so much more in just a few clicks on our app.
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