Sports & Hobbies groups near Waldorf, MD

This is a group for anyone interested in community activities/events in SE DC (organized runs, sports, sip & paint, game nights, movies, volunteering, etc.) This group is meant to help neighbors connect and enrich our community.

**Sponsored by 3Advance in Washington DC.** Our passions collide at the intersection of sports and technology. Join us to enjoy the best of what DC has to offer - from our pro-teams using technology to promote and enhance engagement to our sports-tech startups that are disrupting the industry. We are sports fans that love technology. Join us!

DC Underwater sports (rugby and hockey) are open coed sports. We teach and practice swimming underwater using basic snorkeling gear. We welcome all recreational and professional swimmers, free divers and divers of all levels, ages, and backgrounds. Underwater rugby and hockey are truly 3D sports that will challenge your body and mind, teach you new swimming skills, and provide opportunities for new friends, travel and adventures. As a relatively new club we aim to establish a strong and thriving community of underwater swimming enthusiasts in the Arlington and Fairfax community. See you at the bottom.

Welcome to Rise Social & Sports. We are half social and half sports. Meet community activity partners, get a bit of exercise, and enjoy some sports. Join Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/912818846040671 🤟 3 rules for being a member 🕒 Accountability is awesome as such please only RSVP if you are 99% sure you can attend the event. ⚕️Please take care of your health and play safely. Like any sport take precaution in warming up. Also please take precaution for COVID19. 😋 We gather to not only play but to meet people. Be open to say a few words about yourself and ask about others. It is about the community of who we play with. See you soon

Doing all the things fun with specific focus on various member hobbies, volunteering and crafts. 2 events per month and chats remain open for members. Good times with good people.

Southern Maryland (Office 365 Stack) SP User Group

The mission of SMDSPUG is to establish a community meetup for the Government, Health Care, civilian agencies, military users and contractors to discuss and collaborate on best practices and evolving technologies.

Many of our speakers are Microsoft MVPs, MCMs, MCTs or Microsoft Regional Directors, based on their in-depth knowledge of Office 365 Stack (SharePoint, CRM, OneDrive, Skype, Exchange, Azure AD, Yammer, Power Apps, and Flow) .

See how the Microsoft Office 365 Stack ecosystem is growing and evolving by speaking with technical experts from the local Microsoft field and diverse channel within the Microsoft Partner Network.

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at  3261 Old Washington Road, Ste. 2020 (On second floor, Waldorf, MD 20602  ( Next to the Big Blue water tower) - ( cross the street from Meek's Sport Bar & lounge)

Please join our meetup site so you won't miss upcoming events.

What makes Kickstands Up (KU) different from other Motorcycle Meet ups? KU Rider Francois said it best\*\*! "Out of all of the groups I just joined, yours is the most active. Congrats! " Don't want no Drama just fun!\*\* We've already rode over 500 events. No Commitments, no vests/colors, no mandatory meetings or, prospecting. Just RSVP and arrive at the meetup location ready to ride with a "FULL" tank of gas. New to riding, don't worry! you're welcome too. Kickstands Up started the SSR Events. Short Sunday Rides. If new to riding & riding with a motorcycle group, consider the short Sunday afternoon rides first. **KU Rider Charles Caleb Colton said, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".** And yes It is flattering when other motorcycle meetups copy our description, ideals & events. Especially the motorcycle aafety training events. We all want the same thing to just ride when time and weather permits and have fun doing it! We ask "all riders" to please: 1\. Be respectful to the organizers 2\. Be respectful to "All" Riders & their "Guests" 3\. No drinking or Marijuana use on or during a ride\. 4\. Always "Ride YOUR Ride\!" Ride at your own risk with or without proper riding gear \(KU is not responsible for your mishaps\)\. 5\. Request that you **post your safe arrival home after each event.** \*\* All types of motorcycles (touring, sport and cruisers though welcome should be in good working condition.\*\* **DISCLAIMER**: By RSVPing and attending Kickstands Up events, you acknowledge that Kickstands Up and the Founder is not responsible for any tickets, fines, bike damages, injuries, or deaths that may occur while riding with the group. Additionally, you agree to be photographed and/or videoed. Photographs or videos may be taken as a record of the event, for publicity purpose. All riders ride at their own risk and accept all liabilities that may occur from riding their motorcycle. LET'S RIDE!!!!

Meet with African American people who like adventures and coed sports - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, hiking, white water rafting, coed flag football, coed kickball, paintballing, coed volleyball etc.

All active and outgoing people welcomed!

We are the go-to center for black women across the African diaspora who are embracing the cozy lifestyle, are curious to learn more about it, and are seeking advice on how to achieve it. Within our community, you'll discover handy tips, creative ideas, various hobby suggestions, and much more. More importantly, you'll find a sisterhood of Black women who share your interests and passion for a cozy lifestyle. Join us and together let's explore and enjoy the comfort and simplicity of a cozy life.

West Potomac RFC is a men's rugby club in the DC metro area with practice and playing fields in Arlington and Alexandria. We field a competitive Division 3 team in the Capital Rugby Union of USA Rugby. We welcome new and experienced players to a club that loves rugby and having fun. We like to drink beer, carry on, and have a habit of not being invited back to fancy establishments. Don't let rugby stereotypes dissuade you. It's not a blood sport and you're not too small to play. We're working professionals and some of us have kids. Matches are family and pet-friendly and we make sure everyone has a chance to learn and prove themselves on the pitch. Practice is usually Tuesday and Thursday evening at various fields in the area. We can help with transportation. E-mail westpotrugby@gmail.com for more info. Alexandria, Arlington, Washington D.C.

Hey there, welcome to our awesome group! We're all about having a blast in the DMV and surrounding areas. From live music to happy hours, dining out to concerts, dancing to professional social events, and even group sports and wine tasting, we've got something for everyone! To keep things safe, we ask that you upload a clear photo of your beautiful face to your profile. That way, we can recognize you when we meet up. Let's make this a fun and respectful community. Treat others with kindness and courtesy, and we'll all have an amazing time together. Thanks for showing interest in joining us. Get ready for some unforgettable events! *\*\* Disclaimer: by joining our group and attending our events, you're giving us permission to take sporadic photos and videos. We might use them for promotional purposes. If you have any concerns about this, feel free to skip joining.* *We want you to feel comfortable and happy with your decision \*\**

We enjoy doing events all over the DC area that are Metro friendly (Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, DC, Arlington, and Alexandria). We enjoy doing a variety of things. Some fun events: movies, music, pub trivia, dancing, brunches, dinners, beach, travel, theater, playing cards, playing games, shopping, sports, comedy clubs, jazz clubs, and museums. Each month we will come up with a variety of fun activities throughout the DC area that we feel people in the group will enjoy doing.

**LEARN, DISCUSS, AND PRACTICE:** How to **VISUALIZE** \- basic skills and steps\. Get good and apply your skills for stress control\, sports performance\, creativity\, problem\-solving\, wellness\, or creative performance\. How to **IMAGINE** \- imagination work allows us to go from visualization to free play and exploration of what is in our unconscious\. Get good and apply your skills for creativity\, inner work\, problem\-solving\, insight\, and more\. How to do **DREAM WORK** \- basic skills you will need to become aware of your dreaming\, capture your dreams\, and explore what's going on in your dreams\. **MEETUP MEETING FORMAT:** -Quick introductions -Quick presentation -An invitation to try visualization, day-dreaming, and imagination-accessing techniques. -Explore dreams brought by attendees in a dream group setting. **THE ARMCHAIR DREAMER IS:** **1** a Meetup Group **2** a YouTube channel **3** a blog **Go to the  Armchair Dreamer blog [here](http://www.armchairdreamer.com).  READ A LOT MORE ABOUT THESE THREE TOPICS. Don't miss the Armchair Dreamer blog.**  **INSTRUCTOR:** Gary Goodwin has led dream groups since 1991 and has received training from major dreamworkers Jeremy Taylor and Monte Ullman. He has completed training with imagery instructors David Bresler, Mark Lawrence, Belleruth Naperstak, Les Fehmi, and Ann Weiser Cornell and supports this work with ongoing training in neurofeedback and biofeedback. In 2005 founded the *Armchair Dreamer* as a resource for imagination training and advocacy of the wider use of imagination-accessing techniques in our daily life. For nearly 10 years he taught a large variety of introductory classes at the Washington Society for Jungian Psychology and has led panels at the International Association for the Study of Dreams conferences. \>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\> Certified – *Interactive Guided Imagery* – Academy for Guided Imagery – Santa Monica, CA –  A comprehensive didactic and tested knowledge course with two practicums for using imagery in a wide variety of non-medical, peak performance, counseling, teaching, and medical settings. Certified – *Open Focus Coaching* and *Neurosychrony EEG Equipment rated* – Princeton Biofeedback Center – Training covered how to train people (using and not using biofeedback equipment) to produce alpha brainwaves across the brain. Instructor: Dr. Les Fehmi. Certified - *Level 1, Guided Imagery and Music Guide*. Dr. Helen Bonny techniques of using various types of music guide people into and through imagining. Certificate of Completion – *Imagery guide*, Center for Healing and Imagery. Dr. Mark Lawrence techniques of using imagery, EMDR, and related approaches. Certificate of Completion – *Initial Professional Training* – Center for Mind-Body MedicineCertificate of Completion – *Advanced Professional Training* – Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Dr. James Gordon techniques of group leadership with an array of mind-body approaches. Certified – *Group Facilitator – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy* – National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists. How to use Rational-Emotive and stoicism principles to self-challenge habitual ways of thinking about problems to lower stress and produce more objective and helpful decisions and perspectives. Certificates - *Mind Mirror Practitioners Training – Level One*. How to train people to produce alpha, theta, and delta brainwaves using Mind Mirror eeg equipment and without equipment. Certificate - *Add Heart Facilitator* (how to use the Inner Balance HRV equipment and app; HRV techniques); Heart-Math Institute Certificate - Neurofeedback Bootcamp for Beginners: BCIA Didactic Course, C.E. - Partial list: Alpha-Theta Brainwave Production, Center for Brain Training Belleruth Naperstak, Imagery Training, various Stens Corporation - Professional Biofeedback Certificate Program Ongoing – Coursework towards Certificate of Completion – Biofeedback Certification Institute of America In-depth exploration with a variety of neurofeedback and biofeedback personal use equipment including: Neurofeedback - Muse, OptiBrain, Neurosky, Philips Deep Sleep Headband, UrgoNight, and Zeo. Biofeedback - Thermal (HEG, hand thermometer, Mindfield eSense); Respiratory (Spire, Foci, Respirate) GSR equipment (Wild Divine, The Hub) HRV (Heartmath Pro, Inner Balance), EliteHRV, Wild Divine).

Engage and build community!  This is a HUB for pick-up/rec sports, upcoming events and event planning, community building and community support. Open forum - if you would like to post an event - please do so! \* Develop new Relationships \* Take Part in events, sports, fun social activities \* Support local businesses \* Sponsor or Volunteer Have an Idea?    POST IT! \*\* If you are signing up to play volleyball and your groups are private, please make sure you note your level of experience and turn on your notifications/messages for this group. It is important that you follow the waitlist if you sign up. Participation in this group is VOLUNTARY. Play at your own risk. Organizers and Hosts are IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE for injury or hospitalization that may occur before, during or after a meet-up event.

A chapter of mid-atlantic games. One of the most important aspects is doing what is right and abiding by the laws of both virginia and the federal government.

Amtgard of Alexandria is a group for anyone interested in playing the Medieval Combat Sport known as Amtgard. Amtgard is a non-profit, non-sectarian group dedicated to bringing the swords and sorcery genre alive through the use of foam padded replicas of medieval weapons. We are a national organization, with chapters all across the United States and Canada, and meet every week to enjoy friendship, camaraderie, and the most amazing game invented since chess.

Come join the Fantasy Sports Czars and see how you can win at weekly Fantasy Football games. It's free to join our league. There are no salary caps and no draft limitations. It's fast and easy to play. Secure deposits with PayPal payout.

DC Dads Group is a diverse community of fathers who take an active role in our children’s lives. We host meet-ups several times per month with our kids at parks, playgrounds, museums, sporting events, parent-and-me classes, and anywhere else we feel compelled within the Washington, DC, metro area. We also host Dads Nights Out to give our members an opportunity to socialize, have fun, learn, and support each other as we navigate parenthood. We are dads of all stripes: married dads, single dads, dads who share custody, adoptive dads, step-dads, stay-at-home dads, full-time working dads, work-from-home dads, freelance dads, etc. Our meet-ups occur both during the week and on weekends to accommodate both stay-at-home dads and working dads. We welcome all involved fathers in and around the DC area who want to socialize and interact with other guys who enjoy spending quality time with their children. The only requirement to joining us is to be a dad. There are no group dues and no attendance expectations. We have some dads who consistently attend most of our activities, and we have some dads who might only attend once or twice per year. We’re here for all dads whenever they are ready to participate. DC Dads Group is part of the City Dads Group, a dynamic and diverse community of fathers dedicated to being active in their children’s lives and, by example, redefining what it means to be a dad in the 21st century. City Dads Group has active groups in many major metropolitan areas throughout the United States. Find them all here at [http://citydadsgroup.com/](http://citydadsgroup.com/) Engage and connect with us on social media: • [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dcdadsgroup/) • [Twitter](https://twitter.com/DCDads) • [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dcdadsgroup/) • Email: Please feel free to reach out to us here: Abraham@AskAWalker.com \*\* Please note this group is strictly for Dads with kids (and dads-to-be). We want this group to be a comfortable place for Dads to learn and talk about anything parent-related.  \*\*\* To gain access to the group, you must undergo a vetting process. Please complete all fields in the new member questionnaire.

Tennis is fun!  Doubles tennis is double the fun!  This group is PRIMARILY for players who are USTA 3.5 rated (strong intermediate) and above.  We offer some events for 3.0 level players, but NO BEGINNERS OR ADVANCED BEGINNERS.  In general, 3.5 players are expected to consistently keep the ball in play with their serves, groundstrokes, and volleys, and know correct doubles positioning.  For example, players should not hang out in "no man's zone"--between the baseline and the service line!  And there is a difference between offensive and defensive net position!!  

We have a ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS: No-shows will be removed from the group but might be allowed to rejoin after a hiatus.  Since doubles tennis requires 4 players, it is critical that those who sign up show up!   The deadline for cancellations is THE EVENING (or AFTERNOON) BEFORE THE EVENT.  We want to give waitlist players 24-HOUR notification of "going"  before the event.    

We rotate players every 25-30 minutes.  Participants are responsible for staying within their own physical limits and practicing caution.  All sports activities carry some risk of injury.   Please bring a new can of tennis balls.

Tennis is the second most popular sport in the world!  It is one of the highest-rated sports for sociability and creativity--think about all the shot selections you can make, especially in doubles.   It is inexpensive and can be played year-round.   Studies show that tennis players live longer!  So, let's play tennis!  Often.