Athletic

Appalachian Mountain Club Washington DC Chapter
This club has over 2000 members in the DC metro area.  Activities include hiking, backpacking, biking, paddling and social get-togethers.  Other organized activities include conservation activism, education and leadership opportunities.  This chapter also has a Young Members Committee for people in their 20’s and 30’s.
www.amc-dc.org

Arlington Road Runners Club
The Arlington Road Runners Club was formed to promote fitness through walking and running programs. They will help you reach your race and fitness goals while providing a fun, supportive atmosphere.
www.arlingtonroadrunners.com

Ashburn Area Running Club
The Ashburn Area Running Club is a non-profit running club for the greater Ashburn area. The club offers membership, training programs, social events, races, etc. The cost of joining the group is $25 per individual or $40/household annually.
www.runashburn.org

Bike and Brunch
A mostly single Jewish bicycling group from late 20’s to late 50’s age range.  (Concentrated in mid 30’s to mid 40’s.)  Weekly rides on Sundays with lunch afterwards.  Fall and Spring weekend trips to different areas within a 4 hour drive of DC.  Monthly happy hours and an annual party in January.   Several marriages have occurred from this group including my own! 
www.bikeandbrunch.com

Bump Set Drink
This league provides a social and an enjoyable volleyball experience for players of all skill levels. All league matches are played on Thursday nights at the Discovery Sports Center in Germantown, Maryland.
www.bumpsetdrink.com

Capital Co-ed Soccer League
The Capital Coed Soccer League (CCSL), one of the finest adult coed soccer leagues in the country. The CCSL strives to build relationships between players and the soccer community in the Washington DC area. CCSL is affiliated with the Metropolitan D.C-Virginia Soccer Association (MDCVSA) and nationally with United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
www.theccsl.com/

Capital Hiking Club
This non-profit group offers hikes year round for hikers of all levels.  The group also offers urban hikes, moonlight hikes and hikes with winery tours, visiting swimming holes and civil war battlefields. 
www.capitalhikingclub.org

Capital Rowing Club
Capital Rowing Club offers novice, intermediate and competitive programs in sweep rowing and sculling. The club has a membership of over 250 men and women and row on the Anacostia River.
www.capsrowing.org

Center Club of Maryland
The Center Hiking Club is a non-profit, volunteer organization devoted to enjoying the outdoors. The club is located in the Washington, DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland area.  Several activities are scheduled every weekend of the year.  The main interest of the club is hiking, but other activities include camping, canoeing, biking and backpacking. Membership is $5.
www.centerhikingclub.org

Columbia Ski Club
The Columbia Ski Club is a social club with over 500 plus members including singles, couples and families age 21 to 99. Activities such as happy hours, pub quiz night, dining out, hiking and camping are scheduled almost daily. 
www.columbiaskiclub.org

Club Joola
Club Joola promotes Table Tennis by providing players a social environment to learn the sport through coaching, practice, leagues, tournaments and open play.
www.clubjoola.com

DC Jewish Sports
DC Jewish Sports provides residents of the Greater Washington Area with the opportunity to participate in athletic activities while meeting local Jewish adults in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere of healthy recreation. DC Jewish Sports is for people who are interested in recreational activities and is focused on building Jewish Community through these activities. All activities and events are open to anyone from the DC Metro area.
www.dcjewishsports.org

DC Road Runners
Runners of all ages and speeds are invited to join the Washington, DC area's premier running organization, the DC Road Runners. For the past 44 years, the DC Road Runners Club has offered outstanding services to its members. The DC Road Runners is a chapter of the Road Runners Club of America.
www.dcroadrunners.org

DC Self Defense Karate Association
The DC Self Defense Karate Association offers Tae Kwon Do classes for students of all ages.
www.dcsdka.org

DC Street Hockey
This club supports local street hockey leagues in the DC metro area. All skills are welcome and games are played Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Men, women and coed leagues are offered.
www.dcstreethockey.com

DC Triathlon Club
This club is a community of triathletes and triathlon enthusiasts supporting Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland. Meet, train and socialize with other triathletes.
www.dctriclub.org

DC United Soccer
Check out a Major League Soccer game at RFK Stadium!  Soccer season is March through October. 
www.dcunited.com

District Sports
The purpose of District Sports is to provide organized recreational activities and sports leagues for Adults and Youths in the District of Columbia. District Sports encourages and promotes sportsmanship, community engagement and enjoyable recreational activities for its members. Capitalizing on the enthusiasm and engagement of its members District Sports pledges to support social causes- locally, nationally, and internationally. They have co-ed soccer leagues in the DC area.
www.districtsports.com

Federal Triangles Soccer Club
This club offers activities such as league teams, tournaments, Soccer Academy sessions, pick-up play schedules and social activities. This club has women's, men's and coed league teams.
www.federaltriangles.org

Inner-Tube Water Polo
Inner Tube Water Polo is played just like regular Water Polo except participants float in inner tubes instead of swimming. And can hold the ball with two hands. Teams consist of six people in the water and points are scored by throwing the ball past the other team’s goalie and into the goal. 
www.innertubewaterpolo.com

JoeFerg Sports
JoeFerg Sports is a group of intramural sports leagues.  Come as part of a team or join as an individual. Participants are all over the age of 21.  Leagues include: basketball, bowling, dodge ball, flag football, kickball, soccer, softball and volleyball. Most games are played in Silver Spring, MD.
JoeFergSports.com

K9 Trail Blazers
This is a dog hiking club that organizes monthly, leashed hikes on dog-friendly trails in the Baltimore and Washington DC areas. 
www.k9trailblazers.org

Learning Escapes for Singles
Participant hike, sail, canoe, kayak, golf, barbecue, and socialize.  Most singles in the over 35 group are in their 40’s and 50’s. 
www.learningescapes.com

Maryland Outdoor Club
Adventure sports, social events and travel excursions for adults at all experience levels. 
Most activities take place in Maryland and attract mostly 20’s and 30’s adults.
www.mdoutdoorclub.org

Match Play Tennis
Interested in joining a tennis league but need some flexibility?  This league allows you to schedule your matches when it’s convenient for you and your opponent.  Just play anytime during the week by the designated date.
www.matchplaytennis.com

MEETin Washington DC
Whether your interest is rock climbing, trying new restaurants, or going to museums  MEETin will help you find people that like to do the same. MEETin lists hundreds of social and athletic activities in the DC metro area. 
www.meetin.org/city/MEETinDC

Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland
The Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to providing a way for Jewish people to meet and enjoy outdoor activities together, while at the same time promoting an awareness, interest and understanding of the importance of preserving our natural environment. Outings, hikes, biking, climbing, etc. activities for greater Baltimore-Washington area and mostly singles, 21+. The membership of this chapter extends from Lancaster, Pa. to Richmond, VA. and from Annapolis to Frederick, MD.  Many members live in the District, Baltimore, their respective suburbs and the corridor connecting them.  Mostly singles attend-however couples are included, as well. I have been a member of this group and I have many friends in the DC Chapter. It’s a very nice and down to earth group of people.
http://maryland.mosaicoutdoor.org

Mountain Club of Maryland
The Mountain Club of Maryland is a volunteer run not-for-profit hiking, trails and conservation organization.  Their focus is to provide members and guest with the opportunity to enjoy and learn about nature while observing conservation principles. 
7923 Galloping Circle
Baltimore, MD 21244
410-377-MCOM
www.mcomd.org

Northern Virginia Hiking Club
With approximately 600 members, this club offers a number and variety of outdoor activities.  Activities include hiking, bicycling, camping, canoeing, cross-country skiing, backpacking and white water rafting.  Membership is $5 per year. 
Activity Hot-Line: 703-440-1805
www.nvhc.com

NVRacing Club
This club brings novices and skilled athletes together to train for a variety of outdoor sporting activities such as trail running, triathlons, and adventure racing.
www.nvracing.org

Outdoor Eyes
Outdoor Eyes is dedicated to helping bring small groups of people together who have similar interests.  Activities include: kayaking, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, snowshoeing, camping, biking, skiing and snowboarding.  
www.outdooreyes.net

Play NAKID
Remember kickball in the school yard? Add the weekly happy hours and Beerlympics and members quickly learn this isn’t your childhood league. Join one of the existing teams made up of 20 to 35 members at every skill level.  With hundreds of people playing kickball, this league provides a fun and social environment. 
www.playnakid.com

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
This is a volunteer based organization that manages more than 1,200 miles of hiking trails, cabins, shelters and hundreds of acres of conserved land.  Additionally, the club offers recreational events including hikes, excursions, cross-country ski weekends and mountaineering trips. 
www.potomacappalachian.org

Potomac Curling Club
This club offers leagues where members can participate in the sport of curling.
This club 13810 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
301-362-1116
www.curldc.org

Potomac Pedalers Touring Club
The Potomac Pedalers Touring Club is an educational, recreational and social organization for bicycling enthusiasts.  It is one of the largest bicycle club in the United States and the largest in the DC metro area.  They primarily provide a weekend ride schedule to accommodate the experience and ability of each member, whether novice or veteran.  Rides range from 10 miles to 600 km and average speeds range from 8 to more than 20 miles per hour.  
www.bikepptc.org

RATS (Reston Area Triathletes)
RATS hosts several events throughout the year that are free for members and $5 for non-members. While most members live or work in the Reston area (including Sterling, Vienna, Oakton, Cascades, and Ashburn), there are members from Arlington, Chantilly, and even Maryland.
www.trirats.net

REI Events

REI offers a variety of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiasts.  Some of the opportunities include: classes, events, presentations, an outdoor school and weekend getaways.  Some activities are free. 

3509 Carlin Springs Road
Baileys Crossroads, VA 22041
703-379-9400

9801 Rhode Island Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
301-982-9681

1701 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
301-230-7670

11950 Grand Commons Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22030
571-522-6568

63 W Aylesbury Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-252-5920

www.rei.com

Reston Runners
Reston Runners is a club of 800+ members who share an interest in running, walking, and fitness. They welcome all runners and walkers. They serve the needs of recreational and competitive runners. The club has excellent participation at club runs, so there will be people running at a wide range of paces. Their activities safely promote health, fitness, and achievement of one's personal goals in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie.
www.restonrunners.org

Run/Walk/Eat/Volunteer Club of Baltimore
Both for serious runners and not so serious runners, as well as, hikes, ultimate Frisbee, volunteer projects and more. 
www.baltimorerunning.com

Sail Solomons
Sail Solomons offers sailing courses and new in 2008 a coed sailing club.
410-326-4917
www.sailsi.com

Sierra Club Maryland Chapter
The Sierra Club encourages people to get out into nature and promotes appreciation of the natural environment.  The site lists a variety of activities including bicycle rides, hikes, volunteer work, and other outdoor activities. 
7338 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 101A
College Park, MD 20740
301-277-7111
www.maryland.sierraclub.org

Sierra Club's Metropolitan Washington Regional Outings Program
The Sierra Club organizes hikes and other events for the general public.  Hikes are categorized depending on experience and interest.  There are many hikes from which to choose.    
www.mwrop.org

Sierra Club Prince George’s County Group
The Prince George’s County Group is part of the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter.   The Sierra Club encourages people to get out into nature and promotes appreciation of the natural environment.  The site lists a variety of activities including bicycle rides, hikes, volunteer work, and other outdoor activities. 
7338 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 101A
College Park, Maryland 20740
301-277-0600
www.maryland.sierraclub.org

Sierra Club - Washington, DC Chapter
The Washington, DC Chapter is made up of over 3,600 members actively involved in local conservation and politics through events and volunteer opportunities.  Events include bicycle tours, hikes, happy hours, kayaking and more.
400 Albemarle Street NW Suite 310
Washington DC 20016
202-363-4366
www.dc.sierraclub.org

Singles Golf DC
The Washington DC Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association has approximately 300 members from the DC metro area.  This chapter has a variety of indoor golf clinics, social activities and golf events that members can participate in. 
www.singlesgolfdc.com

Ski Club of Washington, DC
This 65 year old institution sponsors ski trips in the winter and a ton of events in the summer months: tennis, hiking, kayaking, dance lessons, and much, much more.  Most singles range from mid-30’s to 60’s.  I found this to be a group of fun people who like to party. I went on several ski trips, played tennis took dance lessons and went to concerts at Wolftrap with this group.  www.scwdc.org.

SportsLeagues
SportsLeagues offers a variety of sports year round in Washington DC, Montgomery County, Northern Virginia and Baltimore. Leagues include softball, volleyball, soccer, basketball, football and tennis. SportsLeagues has coed, all male and all female leagues. 
www.sleagues.com

Volleyball House
Volleyball House has leagues, tournaments and drop-in volleyball. Any level of player can join.
5635 Furnace Avenue
Elkridge, MD 21075
410-579-1007
www.vbhouse.com

Wanderbirds Hiking Club  
The Wanderbirds Hiking Club is a volunteer club that organizes day hikes every Sunday.  Hikers range in age from 7 to over 80.  The organization usually charters a bus for all hikes.  The bus fare is $23. 
www.wanderbirds.org  

Washington Cricket League
This league administers more than twenty-five teams in the DC metro area.  This website has links to many of the local cricket clubs. 
www.wclinc.com

Washington Field Hockey Association
This organization promotes field hockey in the DC metro area for men and women. All levels of players are welcome.
www.washingtonfieldhockeyassociation.org

Washington Nationals Baseball
Come sing take me out to the ball game at the new Nationals Park!  Baseball season  runs March to September.  www.washingtonnationals.com

Whole Wheel Velo Club
This club consists of about 40 members that are dedicated to the development of bicycle racers and racing in the Northern Virginia area.
www.wwvc.org