Sports & Hobbies groups near Elkton, MD

Welcome! Chapters and Challenges is a community for those who love to immerse themselves in the quiet of a good book and the strategy of a fun board game. Whether you’re looking to enjoy silent reading sessions or test your skills with friends over a game night, this group offers a relaxed, judgment-free space to unwind and connect. Join us to explore new stories, engage in friendly competition, and enjoy the best of both worlds: books and board games!

It can be challenging to meet new friends post-pandemic. Let’s make this a safe and fun space to meet new friends and try new hobbies! Most of us are in our 30s-50s but all ages are welcome!

TWO PICKLEBALL COURTS available. You are cordially invited to join our Pickleball Meetup Group! We are an enthusiastic community of pickleball players who gather regularly to enjoy this exciting and fun sport. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, we welcome everyone to come and have a great time on the court. Come and join us for a friendly game of pickleball! It's a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, improve your skills, and have a lot of fun. Don't worry if you don't have any equipment – we will provide paddles and balls for everyone to use. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It's easy to learn and suitable for all ages and skill levels, making it a perfect activity for both beginners and experienced players. Our meetup group is a fantastic way to connect with fellow enthusiasts, share tips and strategies, and foster a sense of community.

You work hard... Play hard too! Join our recreational sports and social activities Meetup group for the Mid-Atlantic area! We were formed on April 13, 2017, out of the need for more pick-up volleyball games of all levels in the Wilmington/Newark area, and have grown to over 1900 awesome members all over the region with a variety of interests including hiking, tennis, poker, and beer. While we mainly host volleyball events, other events are welcome too - kickball, softball, archery, hikes, local beach trips, and more. Anything social, active, and fun! If you have any ideas for events, reach out to [Kimberly](https://www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=1680828&name=Kimberly+Segermark).  And if you have a lead on a venue for an event (especially indoor volleyball), or are able to host events, please let me know as well! Join the conversation in our [Facebook Group!](https://www.facebook.com/groups/midAtlanticVolleyball/) **Thanks, and we look forward to meeting you!**

**Hey there, fellow pickleballers!** This is the second iteration of the Newark Pickleball group. The current organizers (Ian & Kim of the Meetup group, "Mid-Atlantic Volleyball & More!") recently took over the management of Newark Pickleball after the previous organizer was no longer able to run it. At this time, we are posting all pickleball events through **[Mid-Atlantic Volleyball & More!](https://www.meetup.com/midAtlantic-Volleyball-and-More)**, so we encourage you to join that group and sign up for games there. There are also many organized and pickup games scheduled around the region, both within Meetup (check out our friends at **[Wilmington Pickleball](https://www.meetup.com/wilmington-pickleball/)**) and outside of Meetup. For details, visit **[Playtime Scheduler](https://playtimescheduler.com/)** to register and sign up for games. Questions? Shoot us a direct message, and we'd be happy to chat further. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Come learn and play America's fastest growing sport! No equipment? No worries! We have paddles to lend. While pickleball is easy to learn, we strongly encourage watching these short instructional videos before showing up: * [Pickleball Rules](https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0) (2 minutes) * [Pickleball Scoring](https://youtu.be/RoheCHp6IDw) (3.5 minutes) * We'll explain the more nuanced rules once you get on the court! 😊

**1\. What's the purpose of the group?** To grow the sport of Rugby for Women in Delaware and the United States. **2\. Who should join?** ANYONE and EVERYONE!!! All experience levels wanted! Rugby is an inclusive community where women support each other not only in the development of the game but in real life. **3\. What will you do at your events?** Tuesdays - Conditioning (6:30-8) Thursdays - Skills and Game Day Ready (7-apx 8:30) Saturday - Match days starting late September followed by social/drink up at home bar or away teams home bar Reoccurring social events throughout year Fill out https://www.wilmingtonrugby.com/join or just show up to a practice!!! Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilmingtonrugby/ or Instagram: https://instagram.com/wilmingtonrugby?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=