Adult Athletic Leagues

Lacrosse

Basketball 3v3 (winter)

The city of Syracuse is re-introducing the adult basketball leagues in a brand-new format of 3v3.  Games are played weekly, and teams compete for the top spot in the league. A great way to get moving and spend time with friends on a weeknight, our new 3v3 league will be full of exciting competition. Games start at 7:00 PM and will end by 10:00 PM. 16-minute halves, 1’s and 2’s scoring. Played at Lincoln Middle School, Westside Academy at Blodgett School, or Magnarelli Community Center. Game time and locations varies by team for all leagues and divisions. All dates, times, and fees subject to change. 

Location:

Lincoln Middle School, 1613 James Street, 13203
Magnarelli Community Center, 2308 Grant Blvd,13208
Westside Academy at Blodgett School, 312 Oswego Street, 13204

Day/Time:

Men’s League

  • Master’s Division (ages 30+)
    • Still love to play but the knees aren’t quite what they used to be? Build a masters team and play the game you love with friends to stay active!
    • Monday nights.
    • Nov. 4 – March, including playoffs. (Excluding: Nov. 11, Dec. 23 & 30, Jan. 20 & Feb 17)  
  • D-I Division 
    • Our upper level of competitive teams. If your players hooped in college or played in competitive travel leagues, this division is for you!
    • Tuesday nights
    • Nov. 5 - March, including playoffs (Excluding Dec. 24, Dec. 31, & Feb. 18)
  • D-II Division
    • If you’re looking to play to have fun and don’t care as much about wins and losses, the “D-II” division will be a great fit for your team.
    • Thursday nights
    • Nov. 7 – March, including playoffs. (Excluding: Dec. 26, Jan. 2 & Feb. 20) 

    Women’s League

    • The W Division (ages 18+)
      • Looking to play competitively with women who love to ball? Get your team together and join our 3v3 league! Play weekly and compete for the league championship.
      • Wednesday nights
      • Nov. 6 – March, including playoffs. ( Excluding: Dec. 25, Jan. 1 & Feb. 19)

Fee:
$380.00 per team. Cash, check, credit card or money order only. (a 2.75% non-refundable credit card will apply to all credit card transactions)
$15/team referee cash fee paid directly to the refs, by both teams, before each game.

Registration:
Open onSyracuse.recdesk.com. In person, assisted registration available on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parks Main Office, located at 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. 

Additional information:
Rules - coming soon!
Standings(PDF, 395KB)
Roster/Code of Conduct(PDF, 352KB)

For more information:
Email ParksAdultLeagues@syrgov.net

Lacrosse (summer)

The premier rec-lacrosse league in Upstate New York! Players 17+ are welcome to join our league as a great way to get active, stay in shape, and have fun! Future, current, and former college players, ex-pro’s, and recent high school graduates are represented throughout the league. This is a fun, competitive league, and a great way to continue playing lacrosse during the summer months. All dates, times, and fees subject to change. 

Location:
Sunnycrest Turf
Valley Turf

Day/Time/Dates:

Men’s “Masters” Division:

  • Men, ages 30 and up.
  • Sunday nights, June 9 - August+ Playoffs
  • Casual but competitive play.
  • Made up of new players, high school players, and some former college players.
  • Players from “Masters” may also participate in Men’s “A” OR “B” leagues.

Men’s “A” Division:

  • Wednesday nights, June 5 - August+ Playoffs
  • Most competitive league that is offered.
  • Made up of future, current, and former college players, from JUCO – Division I.
  • Some have played for pro or national teams.

Men’s “B” Division:

  • Monday nights, June 4 - August 7+ Playoffs
  • Competitive play with slightly reduced player skill level
  • Made up of future, current, and former college players, from JUCO – Division I.

Women’s League:

  • Tuesdays nights, June 4 - August+ Playoffs
  • Casual but competitive play.
  • Made up of new players, high school players, and current and former college players from JUCO – Division I.

Fee:
$275.00 per team, plus $110.00 refundable performance bond (if no forfeits). Cash, check or money order only.
Referee/scorekeeper fees are $60.00 per game due at the field before each game. 

Registration Start/End Dates:

  • March 25 - May 24, 2024.
  • Mail in or drop off a completed with fee to Syracuse Parks Main Office, 412 Spencer Street, 13024. Attention: Adult Athletics.
  • Teams have until 5/31/24 to submit a Roster/Code of Conduct(PDF, 352KB).
  • Teams may make changes to the roster until July 26.

Additional information:
Rules(PDF, 66KB)

Schedules:

For more information:
Email ParksAdultLeagues@syrgov.net

Softball (summer)

The City of Syracuse has a storied history of rec-league softball, and we continue to offer the best competition at the lowest price in the Syracuse area! The City offers a multitude of leagues and divisions for teams of all skill levels to compete competitively. The season runs from the beginning of May until Mid-August, upon when the highest-ranking teams will complete in divisional playoffs. Registration includes USSSA team fees, new softballs, USSSA rulebook, and team scorebook. USSSA bats, and bases are not provided by the league. All dates, times, and fees subject to change. 

Location:
Burnet Park Fields
Meachem Fields 

Day/Time:
Most games played are played at either 6:00, 7:05, or 8:10 p.m., at Meachem or Burnet Park fields. Game times and locations for individual teams will vary depending on the schedule and may include double-headers. Games on unlit fields begin at 5:45 p.m.

Men’s Division: Thursdays
Women’s Division: Thursdays

Dates:
May 2 - August + Playoffs (Excluding July 4, 2024) 
(Start, end, playoff dates and schedule dependent on weather and field conditions)

Fee:
$275.00 per team, plus $100.00 refundable performance bond (if no forfeits). Umpire fees are $30.00 per game due at the field before each game. 

Registration:

  • February 26 - April 19, 2024
  • Mail in or drop off a completed with fee to Syracuse Parks Main Office, 412 Spencer Street, 13024. Attention: Adult Athletics.
  • Teams have until April 26, 2024 to submit a Roster/Code of Conduct(PDF, 352KB).
  • Teams may make changes to the roster until June 28, 2024

Additional information:
Rules(PDF, 203KB)

Schedules:

For more information:
Email ParksAdultLeagues@syrgov.net

Volleyball (winter)

The Co-Ed Volleyball League is one of the best indoor volleyball leagues available around the Syracuse area. Offering varying levels of competition, there are three different divisions within the league, each division runs November through March, including playoffs. All dates, times, and fees subject to change. 

Locations:
Lincoln Middle School, 1613 James Street, 13203
Westside Academy at Blodgett School, 312 Oswego Street, 13204

Day/Time:

  • D-I (Formerly “A Classic”)
    • Our most competitive division. Advanced skill teams who are in it to win it should join this division.
    • Thursday nights @ 7:00, 8:00, & 9:00 PM
    • Nov. 14 – March, including playoffs (Excluding: Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2, & Feb. 20)
  • D-II (Formerly “B Classic” and “B2”)
    • Our intermediate competitive division. All teams play to win each week but put the enjoyment of play over team standings.
    • Tuesday night’s @ 7:00, 8:00, & 9:00 PM
    • Nov. 12 – March, including playoffs. (Excluding: Dec. 24, Dec. 31, & Feb. 18)
  • D-III (Formerly “B4”)
    • Our lowest competition division. Teams who are here to get exercise and socialization as much as they are there because they love to play.
    • Wednesday nights @ 7:00, 8:00, & 9:00 PM
    • Nov. 13 – March, including playoffs. (Excluding: Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Jan. 29 & Feb. 20)

Fee (resident and non-resident):
$380.00 per team. Cash, check, credit card or money order only. (a 2.75% non-refundable credit card will apply to all credit card transactions)
$20/team referee cash fee paid directly to the refs, by both teams, before each game. 

Registration:
Open on Syracuse.recdesk.com. In person, assisted registration available on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parks Main Office, located at 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.

Additional information:
Roster/Code of Conduct(PDF, 352KB)
2023/24 Rules(PDF, 295KB)

Schedules:

Standings:
Volleyball Standing(PDF, 671KB)s (as of 2/29/24)

For more information:
Email ParksAdultLeagues@syrgov.net