FAQs

The Somewhat Athletic Society, of course! Think pickup games meet organized leagues. We're a multi-sport club for adults 21+ in Providence who want to stay active and social without the drama. Sign up for whatever sport sounds fun, show up, and we'll handle the rest.

Need a fill-in? Here's the deal: Anyone who hasn't played that sport with us before can sub. Existing SAS members can sub once per season for $10. You can't borrow players from other teams and have wins count—that defeats the purpose. During playoffs, no subs allowed at all. New players need to sign our waiver first (it's online and takes 2 minutes).

Nothing! Just wait for our email. We'll send rosters and schedules the day before your first game. In the meantime, feel free to recruit friends—we always welcome new players. Pro tip: check your spam folder so you don't miss anything.

Depends on space. Some leagues fill up, others have room. Check the registration page—if it's still accepting sign-ups, you're good to go.

Everyone from recent college grads to folks in their 60s. Most players are in their 30s with regular jobs. The common thread? People who remember that sports are supposed to be fun and don't lose their minds over a rec league game.

We keep score and people try to win, but nobody's diving for balls or screaming at refs. Some players are really good, some are learning as they go. The key is everyone respects that we're here to have fun, not relive their glory days.

We cap rosters so everyone actually gets to play. Some leagues stack 15 people on a team and half the roster sits on the bench. Not our style. Register early if you want in.

Perfect—you will soon. Plenty of solo players join and make friends immediately. That's kind of the whole point. If you've got friends who want to play, list them during registration and we'll try to keep you together.

We'll email rosters about 24 hours before the first game. If you signed up with specific people, we'll do our best to honor that. If you're flying solo, we'll place you somewhere good. Either way, please don't message us asking—everyone gets the info at the same time.

Check the schedule page first—that's where we post updates. We're not making you play in a blizzard, but we also can't always reschedule due to gym availability. We make the call as early as we can and notify captains. Please don't flood us with weather questions—we're watching the forecast too.

Sure! Register together and we'll keep you on the same squad. Most people sign up individually or in small groups though, and we'll build balanced teams from there.

Not at all. In fact, most people won't have one. We'll match you with other players and you'll figure it out together. Half our friendships started this way.

All sales are final—no refunds. We get it, life happens, but we're locking in gym rentals and ordering shirts based on your registration. If you're on the fence, make sure you can commit before signing up.

Breaks down to about $8-10 per week depending on the league. We think that's reasonable for organized sports, new friends, and consistent weekly plans. If that works for your budget, great. If not, no hard feelings.

Water bottle, athletic shoes appropriate for the sport (no cleats on gym floors!), and a light and dark colored shirt in case we need to split teams by color. Most importantly, bring a good attitude.

Game locations vary by sport and season. We'll include the address in your welcome email, but you can always find it on the game portal too. Most of our venues have parking—we'll let you know if there's anything tricky about the location.

Generally no, since we've already built rosters and ordered shirts. Reach out if you have an emergency situation and we'll see what we can do, but don't count on it.

Follow us on social media and check your email (including spam!). We post schedule changes, upcoming leagues, tournament announcements, and general updates regularly.

 No playoffs, but we do hold one-day tournaments! These are a blast—think of it as a fun championship day where everyone gets lots of playing time and we crown a winner. Details will be announced during the season.

We don't provide insurance—you're responsible for your own coverage. Play smart, respect your body and others' bodies, and know your limits. This is recreational sports, not the Olympics.

No problem! We'll shuffle present players around to make even teams. Everybody gets to play—that's the SAS way. We're not about forfeits; we're about making sure everyone has fun.

Fair question. We're local, we actually give a damn, and we're not trying to squeeze every dollar out of you. Talk to anyone who plays with us—they'll tell you. We focus on community first, competition second. If that sounds like your vibe, give us a shot.