Sports & Hobbies groups near Mansfield, TX

Pick-up soccer in North Arlington and the Mid-Cities area. Outdoors for starters, will look into doing it Indoors once we have enough people interested.

This is how we roll: 

** SOCCER **

1. Bring a white jersey and a black or other **dark** color one to be part of one team or another (note: light grey has gotten me and others confused in the past, please avoid that color for your jersey if possible).  Shin-guards are highly recommended.

2. We play for periods of 15 minutes with 3-5 minute breaks in between. 

3. We have all levels of players so even if you can, don't play too aggressively, don't get anyone hurt. We are doing it for the fun and the exercise so these are not championship matches. Chances are you will end up with a different group of players every time.

4. Bring your own water or sports drinks (and cooler). There is a water fountain there but it does not cool the water and it is a little bit of a walk from where we play. Arlington Parks and Recreation **prohibits** the consumption of alcohol on their properties, even while in your car at the parking lot. 

5. We pick up our own trash. There are a few trash cans nearby (at least 2 close than he water fountain). If you have empty water bottles or any kind of trash, please put it where it belongs.

6. Please join the group if you plan to attend and have not joined. Tell your guests the same thing, please. It helps us plan accordingly and it helps you stay up to date. If you don't have meetup.com configured to send you email notifications about the activity of the this group [or if you do but don't read them :-) ], please be sure o visit the group page. Use the Discussions functionality, either at the group or event level.

7. Game rules. 
     a) We play with no goalie. Please do not block the goal, play defense instead. 

     b) When out of bounds or a goal is scored, the ball is just put back into play by the corresponding team. There are no throw-ins, we just start playing again, unless it is a corner kick, we do take corner kicks.

     c) If you need a break before the game is over (e.g. when I forget to start the timer), just tell your teammates and take your break. 

     d) Have fun... lots of fun!!

See you there!!

** NOT SOCCER **

Well... we started with soccer and the group is fairly new still. We intend to organize other sports or activities soon (like sand volleyball, mountain biking, hiking or anything else we can do at or near the River Legacy Park in North Arlington)

Welcome to the NEWEST version of New 'N Town - People, Places and Possibilities ! We are still catering to NEW or NOT SO NEW to the Texas/DFW area, and those looking for some "FUN ON A BUDGET". Soon, we'll be putting even more of the Fun in Function and the You in Value... So, come join us, and your other meetup friends as we share in some local fun and become tourists in our own backyards!

We will continue to focus on BUDGET MINDED local activites to include: cards, karaoke, comedy nights, movies, happy hours, dinner & drinks, sport and family day. Trips to local museums, zoos, and gardens. Day trips to new and exciting destinations in Texas!

Our group is comprised of adult members of all ages that are single, couples, and also married members! We just welcome GREAT friends! We are not a "dating" group per se, nor specifically a business networking venture. Mainly, WE ARE A SOCIAL GROUP, and we all come together for fun, friendship, and fellowship!

Welcome! We are glad you found us!

Join a collection of social people of all ages looking for a place to let loose and enjoy fun events of all types. Be prepared to be swept off your feet. Be wild or chill. Just be yourself. Come along for the ride, it will be fun. Meet other wacky night owls, funky danceaholics, sports fanatics, singles, couples and much more. You just never know what sort of event we will host! So just stay as long as you can hang on...what are you waiting for? It's only your social life... Check out all events hosted by us, we really do have a good time!

We even have rules:

--- When you RSVP please show up, or at least let us know what's up. We like to do some of our events in tandem with other co-operative Meetups. Certain patterns of behavior worry us, so please help the host keep track.

--- Have fun, don't be gloomy. That's why they call them Happy Hours.

--- Have a picture up of yourself, or let us know if we can help you create one.

--- The organizers of the group reserve the right to be wild and crazy.

--- Please take the time to give us good feedback once you attend an event.

--- Be respectful towards fellow members on the site and at the Meetups.

--- Stay active on the site. Things like RSVPing for Meetups, posting to the Message Boards, Photos and weighing in on the latest Poll. Have an idea? Email an organizer with what, when, where and we will make it happen! Want to meet new friends? Get out there! Activities include happy hours, singing, dancing, gaming, lakes, dining, movie taverns, wine tastings, charity balls, benefits, parks, pubs, coffee bars, sport outings, fruit cocktails, vitamin cocktails, etc. Suggest an Idea!

--- MOST IMPORTANTLY, do not drink too much!!! Yes, we are called "Cocktail Buddies," however, you need to know your alcohol limits! DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE! Be safe for yourself and others. Please have a designated driver if you plan to drink in excess.

We will boat mostly at Joe Pool Lake , but we will visit Lake Lewisville, Lake Ray Hubbard, Eagle Mountain Lake, Brazos River, Lake Texoma, Possum Kingdom Lake among other local lakes.

Join this friendly group and you will not be disappointed.  We will be having fun in the sun all summer long out at the lake! 

We need boat owner and people ready to have fun! We will even do some camping on weekend. 

Fees will range from $10 to $30 per person depending on which lake we are at, how many people come out, the price of gas, how much beet you bring ;) etc. We will try to keep it around $20 per person per outing.

Fees include boat, gas for the tow vechile, gas for the boat, equipment, Insurance and so on. If you don't have your own let me tell you boating is an expensive sport so please be considerate and hit the boat captain up with some cash to help cover expenses if you don't have your own boat. 

*If you bring a boat, you will not be charged and will be given money for gas*

We will be having fun at the lake. Come along and invite your friends!

C'mon out, meet some new friends, get a tan, and have fun at the lake!

The Hoffen Foundation is a 501.c.3 charity which raises funds for children's causes including programs for children's hospitals, scholarships,and outings for children with differing diseases, disabilities, and socialeconomic challenges. Events include happy hours, sporting events, a pirate themed sunset dinner cruise, our popular "Little Black Dress Party" in September, and our annual golf tournament in October which has many volunteers dressed up on the holes celebrating the Halloween season.

This group is for anyone interested in playing Euro board games. New to the hobby of Euro-board games? Not a problem! All experience levels are welcome.

We primarily play games commonly identified as "Euro-style" or "balanced strategy" games. Some of the most popular games in this genre include Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico, the Castles of Mad King Ludwig, or Food Chain Magnate. We also frequently play social deduction games like The Resistance or team games like Code Names.

We do NOT play "annihilation" games like Monopoly or Risk. We do NOT play party games like Cards Against Humanity or Taboo. We do NOT play classic games like Chess or Scrabble. Most of the games we play take between 20 minutes and 3 hours.

To promote and encourage interest in the sport of sailing.

Sailing experience is NOT required.

We promote events for Singles who are also interested in sailing !

Meetup for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans in the DFW area to watch free and pay-per-view cards and discuss fighters, the growth of the sport, and the wider world of mixed martial arts (MMA). To join the group, please answer the profile questions and post your pic.