[jmeissen0]

just kinda wondering what people's experiences are like... i am starting one soon and assume it will mostly be recreational... not too competitive

[jmeissen0]

since i don't play much... i basically have to play midfield or forward... once i play awhile, i can move back to defense...

i just need to get a sense of the game again, get my instincts back and essentially remember what it is that i need to do to mark guys and tackle like i use to

i find it much easier to step into the midfield and work the ball around than it is for me to step onto the back line like i use to play

since i can run most people into the ground, a wing mid would probably be best for me...

[jmeissen0]

should i go with the notion that most people won't really no how to play or be able to really play... so i will have to play midfield because i know how to dribble and pass??

[panicfc]

Well I started out in midfield in 1993, then my team found out I was a goalkeeper and our old GK was a horror show.

So for the next 300 games I was in goal.

When the doctor told me to get out of there (concussion, contussions, hyper-extended knee, strained bicep tendon, dislocated shoulder) I moved up top.

Scored a goal a game for 30 games, but our defense was crap. Moved to sweeper and that is where I remained until injuries caught up to me, lost my recovery speed, and became a forward and went back to scoring a goal a game or so I remember.

[pething101]

I have never played in one. Dont think I ever will either which sucks.

[panicfc]

I think my playing days are done as well.

[Bonnie Lass]

Well, with some of the ones I've seen here in NC, you have a mix of people. Some know how to play very well, while several seem to be playing for fun. Or maybe it's because they just don't go all out, since getting injured in a meaningless soccer game is rather, well, pointless.

Plus, you always have the headache of trying to find enough players. Since these are all rec leagues, people tend to not go to every game, or will bail at the last second, so you're calling up people all day trying to find someone.

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Even though I've never played before, I'm thinking about joining a rugby team this fall. I've already met with them and went to their website. They're an adult women's league that travels to other SE cities, like ATL, DC, Philly, Augusta, Etc. They like to play hard, and they've won the state championship about four years now.

It's not soccer, which sucks, but the competitive nature makes me want to play regardless of my experience.

I just cannot play for fun. It's not in me. If I'm playing, I'm playing to win and ************ up some defenders. I've seen too many people in rec leagues take a hard foul or hard play as an insult.

Screw that.

But I am still looking for some true competitive outdoor soccer leagues. If I find one, I'll let you know about it ...

[IASocFan]

I play in an over 40 and a B level Over the Hill/ Coed League. I used to play midfield, but my endurance has steeply declined over the years. We have a couple of 20-40ish women that play O40 with us. For most of us, are biggest priority is being able to go to work on Monday. We get excited occasionally, but for the most part we play because we enjoy it.

Bonnie, you might try a men's B team if you can't find a womens team. You might find some good looking guys.

[jmeissen0]

bonnie... that rugby sounds like a great idea, just clear it with rccutie

[jmeissen0]

i think i would prefer a competitive league, or at least team... but i am expecting neither, that way if it is competitive, it's an extra bonus