So we got the idea from a few other cities that do this. Basically, Delaware Sports League is a way to go out, get some exercise, and hang out with other people in the league that, like you, like to go out and run around for a while and have some fun. Then afterwards go hang out at one of our sponsor bars and grab a drink.

Some people call them Sports and Social Clubs. We just call it DSL. Unimaginative as it may sound (when you can’t think of a joke, self deprecating humor is always the easy way out) whatever you want to call it, it is all about having some clean healthy fun, and most importantly meeting new people.

Some games are team-based and some aren't. For team-based games like Kick Ball or Dodgeball, you can start a team, join somebody else's team (using a link they send you) or just sign up and be placed on a team. A team is typically a minimum of 15 people, sometimes a maximum of 20 and usually 16 teams a league.

For games that do not require teams like Ultimate Frisbee or the Bar Games, you just sign up and then show up when the games are played.

On Game night you show up at the game site and play whichever sport is in season. Games are usually on week nights and you play a single game. We do have some Saturday games.

Photo By Katie Scanlon

So here is where the social aspect comes in… After the game you go out to one of our sponsor bars enjoy some specials available only to Delaware Sports League players. We’re not about getting wasted on a weeknight and skipping work the next day. We just want you to go out meet your fellow players and enjoy your discounts for being part of DSL. You might as well enjoy some Bud Light discounts while you are out at the bar, right? It’s kind of our way of saying thanks for letting us throw the party....

The season lasts for  around 8 or 9 weeks. Ultimate Frisbee is 8 weeks at a time and registration is rolling which means if you sign up mid-season, we'll pro-rate the cost.

Bar Games is FREE to active DSL Members. An active memer is someone participating in any sport currently being offered by Delaware Sports League. If you are not an active Member of DSL it is only a one time $10 Cover charge that gets you 8 bracelets to enter Bar Games. Bar Games is a great way to meet members of DSL and learn more about us...that and you get $2 Bud Lights while you play! 

Erika Kurtz, DSL General Manager

Our job is to be the Organizer. We put together the infrastructure that keeps the machine well-oiled and fun. You know take care of the legal stuff, secure the field, get the T-Shirts, provide the equipment, ect...

We will also put together DSL Special Events and Outings to get everyone together. The DSL Sponsor Bars provide the Beer and food and you provide the teams. It’s a pretty simple concept, but it works out great!

It is the policy of Delaware Sports League that all members and/or those participating in Delaware Sports League events must be 21 years of age or older.

In an effort to foster a reputation of responsible business practices we have contacted the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Enforcement Office in order to comply with all regulations associated with the promotion of events involving the consumption of alcohol. It is the goal of Delaware Sports League to be an example for like organizations as a business committed to the promotion of responsible drinking practices in order to protect ourselves, our members, and our sponsors.