So you think that Fit Milwaukee is just a bunch of runners talking about running while running mile after endless mile? Not so! Did you know there is a softball team with the Fit Milwaukee namesake? Yep, there is. A couple of months ago there were rumblings on our Facebook discussion boards about people wanting to get together and play softball. After forming a team, they hooked up with Milwaukee Social Club and they’ve since been playing every Thursday night at Dyer Field in Wauwatosa. I talked to team member Sarah Hanchar about how it’s been going so far and she said jokingly to me, “Just warning, we aren’t good, but we do have fun!”
I decided to stop by the field one Thursday evening to take a few photos. I was invited to play, but ended up being a little too chicken to join in. (I seriously can’t remember the last time I swung a bat!) However, I could see that there was a wide range of skill level across both teams and everyone seemed to genuinely be having a really good time. It was definitely a more friendly competitive spirit over a cutthroat one. Plus, I hear everyone goes out for beers after the game. What a fun way to spend a summer evening!
There are still three games left in the season if you want to swing by and check one out:
Thursday, 7/22 @ 6:15pm
Thursdsay 7/29 @ 815pm
Thursday, 8/5 @ 6:15pm
All games are played at Dyer Field, 151 N. 80th St. in Wauwatosa.
Looking around on Milwaukee Social Club’s website I could see that not only do they have a softball league, but also volleyball, touch football, kickball, Ultimate Frisbee and more. If you’re looking to form a team for any kind of sport it looks like a great place to start. There’s even winter leagues for basketball and dodgeball.
Do you play team sports? How did you get started? Where do you play?
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