Reviewed by: Lauren Perry
Get active with these Birmingham community sports—flag football, kickball + more
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Fall is just around the corner and we’re patiently waiting cooler weather. While the temps start to drop, it’s time to get moving with some Birmingham community sports. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up a few we think are perfect for some friendly competition.
1. Birmingham GO Kickball
Take it back to your middle school days playing kickball with Birmingham GO. It’s a great way to meet new friends and make new memories in a non-intimidating game of kickball.
- When: Registration ends Sunday, September 10, fall season begins Wednesday, September 20
- Where: Cooper Green Field
- Who: Players 21+; teams of 12 players with at least 4 women
- Price: $64 for the season if you register by September 3, $67 by September 10 (includes a t-shirt)
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Birmingham Pickup Flag Football
Athletic or not, Birmingham Pickup Flag Football has a spot for you. The league is simple, they provide the flags and footballs and only ask you to show up with your game face on.
Know before you go:
- They get a headcount every week on the Facebook page.
- Bring a dark colored and white t-shirt, cleats + water.
- They play every Sunday, rain or shine.
Get back in the game, meet new friends and indulge in some friendly competition!
- When: Every Sunday, check their Facebook for game times
- Where: Mountain Brook High School
- Who: Anyone looking for a good game
3. Central Alabama Cornhole
The Central Alabama Cornhole Club seeks to promote the growth of cornhole in Birmingham and help the community while doing it. All cornhole tournaments raise money for various causes and missions.
Cornhole is a fun and social game friendly for everyone, and through the Central Alabama Cornhole Club, you can support a great cause while playing. What more could you ask for?
- When: Check out their website for all upcoming events and locations
- Who: Everyone!
- Price: Varies per event, see website for specifics
- Facebook | Website | Instagram
4. Birmingham community sports + activities at The YMCA
With sports for adults and youth to be active and social, the Y fosters connections with new and old friends through fitness and fun.
They’ve got plenty of options to stay involved in throughout the fall season. Embrace countless Birmingham community sports this fall—try something out for yourself and let us know how it goes.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
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5. Women’s Outdoor Club
The Women’s Outdoor Club is the perfect way to create new friendships, explore new places in nature and revisit old favorites. Another fun part—as a club member, you will save 10% off your purchases at any of the seven Alabama Outdoors stores.
- Where: 3179 Green Valley Rd, Suite 508 Birmingham, AL 35243
- Who: Women 19+
- Price: $35 a year
- Facebook | Website | Email
6. New South Softball League
New South Softball League has provided a positive environment of competition for players in the Birmingham area since 1982. New South includes 10 teams in three divisions.
Although this is primarily an LGBTQ+ league, they encourage men and women of all experience levels to play.
What are you waiting for? Practice your swing with New South Softball League this fall.
- When: Registration open now | Recruitment days are Sunday, September 17 + Sunday, September 24
- Where: George Ward Park
- Who: Men and women 18+
- Price: $75 player fee ($85 if paying online), $300 team fee
- Facebook | Website | Instagram
7. Birmingham Track Club
The Birmingham Track Club (BTC) encourages running and walking participation of all individuals regardless of distance or pace.
This group is known for hosting various races throughout the year including Vulcan Run 10K, Adam’s Heart Runs, the Statue 2 Statue 15K and the Peavine Falls Run.
Join BTC for all the fitness and health benefits that come with jogging, running and walking.
- Next event: Vulcan Run 10K | Saturday, November 4
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
8. Birmingham Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA)
Join an ultimate frisbee team with Birmingham Ultimate Disc Alliance! Coed pickup play every Thursday at 5:30PM and Sunday at 1:30PM at Patriot Park in Homewood. There’s also a coed Summer and Winter league that can be joined for more competitive play. The group has been around for a while and has a growing attendance as the sport of Ultimate Frisbee becomes more widespread.
- Where: Patriot Park in Homewood, Altamont School, Hoover East, Church of the Highlands – Grants Mill Campus
- When: Open play opportunities
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Winter League signups are usually in the Fall with the season going from early November until late February.
Which Birmingham community sports are you interested in? Tag us on Facebook + Instagram and let us know.
