Xoso Sport & Social League

A little expensive and you have to ref the games before or after. Has one hired ref, but he can’t see everything and doesn’t really enforce any rules especially if he has to call out an aggressive player. The refs from other teams don’t even pay attention. They stand there and play on their phones. So many people cheat or don’t get called out. When I pay to play I want to join my team at the bar afterwards. Not stand there and do something for free that the league owner could hire people for with the money he makes. I still see players wrapping their fingers with tape. A handful of them and they are never called out for it. Having to stop randomly/​constantly because we’re using rented space from Turn Verein and we’re trying to not hit/​hurt someone’s grandparents is also annoying. No more pitcher of beer from the designated bar, but if we get tired and go somewhere else the owner hassles us on FB to go to the designated bar. Why? For bargaining power? For the lame drink deals that no one orders. Prizes? Used to be a gift card for free food. Now it’s a sweatshirt so you can do some more free advertising for XOSO. Every season we get a new shirt to throw into our closet and the owner won’t let you use old shirts for a discount. All of it end up in the donation piles every season.

I play volleyball for xoso and they make a great effort at taking care of their players and making the games fun and a safe environment. The refs are always really nice and fun people too. I had one bad experience with a player on a team and they did all they could to resolve it properly while still being sensitive to my needs. The only thing I would like different is to make the cost flexible with the amount of people on the team. I would like a team of ⁶⁄₇ and I think the cost of a team should reflect the # of players, that’s all! :) other than that it’s a great league and they are teamed up with Miller lite and blue cue and offer great deals!

I have been a part of XOSO Sports softball league now for 4 seasons, soon to be 5.
Pro: I’ve met a ton of cool people through the softball league, especially the Tues night league. Most folks are friendly, even members of the opposing team.
Cons: Attendance on softball teams I was on fluctuated. If the team was winning and/​or the players were really into the sport or really good, attendance was awesome. If the team was constantly losing, the league was on Sunday, or the players don’t care, the attendance was horrible. Don’t expect to be on the same team every season because Team Turnover is super high. I even had teammates join opposing teams because they wanted to meet more people and make new friends.
Advice: If you want to make new friends, I recommend playing on the weekdays rather than Sundays because for some reason, after the game is done, folks on Sunday just want to head home. While during the weekdays, folks for some reason are more sociable and friendlier.

Just finished my last game with xoso. On a very bad note. Played 3 seasons of softball– met some cool friends but Xoso doesn’t enforce their rules and the owner or whatever his title is — is rude. 1^st season we shared that the ump was inconsistent, he said ump was new. Fine. 2^nd season a fight almost broke out over a male player calling me a C word. Owner was pretty rude to me during investigation. We just played playoffs in a muddy field, and an ump with a crappy attitude and inconsistent calls. I had emailed them the night before about field conditions and was directed to the site. Runner was leading off 1^st and I told ump and he said «well» so I told the official ump he listened but when i was up to bat ump said «you guys just like to complain „. I said „thats not true for all of us, thats not fair“. He said“ you’re right». It was a horrible game with lots of yelling that was never addressed and terrible field conditions. I hurt my ankle because I was playing 1^st in the mud. Disappointing league.
I see them advertising for girls– ha good luck– you lost 6 from our team.

Have fun playing sports!

I just finished my first and last session with XOSO. They charge 40% more then any other league in town and you don’t even get real referees or umpires. Pathetic! What am I paying for? The so called bar & restaurant discounts? That is also a joke, you don’t get discounts during bar peak hours. If you are new in town & want to meet new people then pony up the $ 79 to join a team. Other wise stay away from this over priced cluster F.

I’ve played almost twenty seasons of dodgeball, two seasons of kickball, and gone to many of the pub crawls. Couldn’t recommend XOSO more. Great way to meet people and get a little exercise in a fun environment.

Awesome way to meet people, and indulge in your childhood skills you possessed way back when. also you can meet the great one called Cedric. Yes the best ;)

Join XOSO! I first joined XOSO about 1.5 years ago, after moving back to the Sac area, and have been playing one sport or another ever since. It’s a great way to meet amazing, fun-​loving people, get some exercise, and spice up your week. Every team I’ve been on and played against has been made up of really fun and welcoming people. For some it’s about the game, for some it’s about socializing, but in general it’s a lot about both :)
XOSO also throws random fun events where you can meet people from other sports/​teams. It’s basically a huge community that Nick (the founder) was smart enough to bring together. If you’re looking to meet new people, get a little more active, or just want a way to liven things up a bit, pick a sport and JOIN! You won’t regret it. I’ve made such a great group of amazing friends, it’s honestly almost like being back in college the way it creates a social environment for like-​minded people to intermingle. Throw in the nice discounts you get at places around town and it’s a no brainer :)

Xoso Sport and Social League is the best organization in Sacramento to have a good time and meet new people. I’ve been participating in Xoso for some 4 and a half years, but I’ve only been Unilocaling with regularity for a few months, hence the lack of review.
Xoso has several «sports» you can play in order to relive you childhood, except in the case of Xoso, you can go to a bar and get several pitchers of beer after wards. The most amazing part of Xoso is the people who make it up. You get to meet a ton of awesome people in the league.
I’ve played most all of the sports offered, dodgeball, kickball, bowling, soccer, volleyball. There are several others they offer if you want to get some level of exercise to validate all the beers you’ll consume hanging at the various post league bars after the games.
They also have a ton of league sponsored activities, pub crawls, River Cats games, Volunteer work, and Flip Cup Tournaments (Sign up for the next tourney!!! It’s fun, just know that you will not win. I hear the reigning champs are more amazing than corn dogs wrapped in t-​bone steaks covered in nacho cheese and served by bears in butler uniforms who speak like Michael Caine).

I joined XOSO about 3.5 to 4 years ago, because I was new to the Sacramento area. I loved volleyball and I was hoping to play with other individuals with the same interest and maybe in the process make a few friends. I had no idea at that time how much XOSO would impact my life. I have met some of the most awesome people through this organization.
Nick does an excellent job running XOSO. He emphasizes that the league is primarily a social league. I have participated not only in volleyball, but dodgeball, bowling, and recess (combo pack at the time of indoor kickball, dodgeball, and volleyball). Also, I have gone to countless pub-​crawls, several community service events, and happy hours. You will definitely get out of XOSO what you put into it. If all you want to do is show up, burn a few calories, and go home you can do that. However, if you want to actually meet and get to know people come and play and hang out at the league bar afterwards.

As I approach my third year of playing in the league I can testify that there is definitely something special in XOSO world. I’ve been a Tuesday volleyballer since 2010 and and I can proudly say that XOSO has played a huge role in my social life. Meeting people nowadays isn’t hard… what is hard is meeting with shared interests, skills, and backgrounds that are appealing. Because of the league, I can truly say that I have made some life long friends who I will spend time with, vacation with, and inevitiably invite to my wedding.
The staff have always been kind and the social events are a hoot. Like many things in life, it’s what you put into it that helps determine what you get out of it.
I was terrified going into the league without knowing too many folks. My advice for the shy person… don’t give up so easily. There are great people to be found in XOSO. Pick a sport, go to the after game bar, hang out with your team.
It may be the best decision you ever make.

After playing so many seasons here, I suppose I should write a review. If you’d like to meet some people, this is a pretty good way to do it. Most players seem to be in their 20’s, then 30’s, and there are a few more seasoned players too. There are a large variety of sports to choose from like indoor and outdoor kickball, volleyball, softball, flag football, ultimate frisbee, and my absolute addictive favorite, dodgeball.
Nick, the man who owns the league, puts a lot of time and effort into keeping it running well. He listens to player’s suggestions. He tries new things, like new sports or new league bars. Oh yes, each sport will have its own bar where you can go after the games and get drink and food discounts.
I’ve met a good number of people via Xoso, a few of whom are treasures. I would recommend giving it a try if you’d like to be physically active and meet a few people.

I’m very glad I joined Xoso. Now I feel a little less guilty about drinking heavily on a Monday (I’m just bonding with my team, jeez). It’s a little more expensive than other sports leagues around town, but I think that makes for a higher quality group of people.
You might not stay BFFs with everyone on your team, but you can definitely pick up a few regular comrades if you’re lucky. If you’re looking to meet people, definitely join.

I was in the kickball league last summer and I gotta say, I had a great time. You socialize through sports and drinking. Play the sport first, then hit up one of the bars to drink. Good idea to meet new people and bond with them. Although we did not win the kickball championship, we did however, made it to the playoffs as first time players!

If you like playing semi-​inebriated social sports, and then getting fully inebriated afterwards, this is the league for you! XOSO has been kicking it for about 3 years now, and they have slowly expanded their sports.
Whether your a first-​timer just looking to meet some new people, or a seasoned vet of (insert sport or drinking game here), there’s something for everybody at XOSO.
Nick (the owner) is very open to suggestions and input from participants, and he puts together seasonal bar crawls that will make you think you’re back in college. Each league has a league bar, and while some (Blue Cue, Benny’s) are better than others (MVPs), you get good drink deals everywhere, and the opportunity to shake off the cobwebs on your flipcup and/​or beerpong skills.
To sum up XOSO in one sentence: «It’s flipcup with a side of (insert your preferred sport name here)!»

I just checked my credit cards for any black out charges that I may have made during Xoso’s pub crawl (thankfully none this time), which meant that I should finally post a review after 3 years of participation…
Xoso is a great place to meet new people, play a «sport», and talk a bit of nonsensical trash at the flip cup/​beer pong table. It’s all about the pre and post game partying, so if you’re super competitive or oddly afraid of people, this is not for you.
If you enjoy extra late nights, fuzzy memories, and waking up without regrets (mostly), Thursday night dodgeball is where it’s at

My only complaint about Xoso is that I wish I had found it sooner.
I’m a Sacramento native and recently moved back home after college, out of touch with my home city and tired of seeing all the same familiar places and faces. I play in the no-​sting dodgeball league and it’s the most fun I’ve had in years in Sac… No matter how badly we lose or how great we feel after creaming our opponents, great times are always had by all.
Nothing sounds better to me than playing a fun & somewhat intense game of dodgeball against other 20-​somethings, then being able to share high fives with your opponents at the bar afterwards over a game of Flip Cup.

I was reluctant to join at first, as I’ve never been overly impressive at sports.
Being new to the area, I figured I had nothing to lose, and joined the Sunday night Recess league, where you get to rotate through all three sports (dodgeball, kickball, and volleyball) weekly… the bonus being I could figure out which sport I stunk less at and join that league full time.
I’m hooked. The hardest part is deciding which sport (s) to play each season!
Nick does a good job balancing new players with old, and putting the more competitive teams together in A league, B league format. This allows for more fun all around.
One last thing– don’t be afraid to head to the bar afterward, even if you aren’t drinking… Designated drivers still get in on the drinking games… Nobody gives you a hard time for playing Flip Cup with water (ok, maybe there’s a little heckling, but it’s all in good fun!).

When you open the door to the Boys and Girls club, you’re immediately greeted with an unseen cacophony of squeaky sneakers and the pinging of rubber balls. As you turn the corner and peer into the basketball courts, the scene before you differs a bit from your memories of elementary school. Instead of seeing a circle of small children playing dodgeball, you see two sides of 8 adults screaming and throwing rubber balls wildly, a few of them pegging the small children in the bleachers.
Welcome to XOSO’s dodgeball league.
XOSO is an after-​work sports league where children over the age of 21 can play an ever-​expanding variety of sports. Talking to the people in the league you realize that you’re dealing with a very diverse group. Whether you’re a lawyer, auditor, hairstylist, or IT guy, you all share the same love for recess sports and binge drinking.
Oh yea, did I mention that this league drinks… a lot.
The great thing about this league is no matter how much you were cussing your head off at the opposing team all the hard feelings are left on the court. Once you walk into the league bar (Blue Cue), there’s a sense of camaraderie as you share highlights from that night’s match with the opponent you were throwing high balls at moments before. Blue Cue is a great location for the afterparty as they set up tables and stacks of red cups for people to play beer pong, flip cup, and snappa.
Basically, you get to play like a schoolkid then party like a fratboy, without the schoolyard bullies or… fratboys.
For those of you who are scared of being pegged in the face with a rubber ball, the league is currently experimenting with a foam ball league. I’m not sure how that would work exactly, as you’re not likely to get as much speed from those kinds of balls, but I imagine girls will complain less when the balls hit their faces… *cough*
Anyway, I highly recommend this league.