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I was talking with a couple heavier people and we tossed around the idea of a sports league for obese adults.  
 
The idea is that for some of us, the gym just doesn't hold our interest. I'm so much more likely to push myself in a fun sport than on the treadmill. And I assume I'm not the only one who feels this way.  
 
Of course the problem with normal beer league stuff is I (and likely many others) just couldn't possibly hold our own. But in a league where everyone is out of shape, and the expectations aren't as high, I might feel more comfortable and less awkward coming to play.  
 
I suppose I'm wondering if there are enough heavy people out there who would be interested in doing something like this. The idea is a no pressure, fun environment for people who are out of shape to be able to play sports.  
 
The options are pretty open. Something like baseball or basketball might be easiest to do.  
 
The hardest parts would be organizing it I would think. Additionally, it might not be possible to refuse entry to people who are more athletic, but being that it would basically be a Fat People Safe league, one would want to discousage it.  
 
Admittedly local beer leagues that exist now are supposed to be low pressure and fun, but at the same time I think that for those of us who are more than just a little out of shape, the idea can be daunting. This would help those of us who would never show up to one of those.  
 
Am I crazy or onto something?

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hey! I'd be interested I joining a league team for heavier adults!

I've gotten direct messages now from about ten people. If you know of any other heavy adults who might want to join, please share this. If you have any friends or family who talk about wanting to get more active, but are shy or worried this might be for them.

Depending on the sport, and age group I would be interested!

Just to clarify though, this isn't a weight loss program. Just a fun way for us heavy people to be active and have fun.maybe help with mobility. Maybe for some of us it'll lead to being more healthy. But the goal here is fun and activity.

I think the sport will be heavily under discussion. Once we know how many people are interested, we can see what people want to do.  
 
I assume at first, especially if numbers are limited, we might rotate sports depending on the season, group interest, and access to facilities.  
 
Or if the majority of people want to focus on one or two sports we could do that too. What I'm looking for is input and help.  
 
Age I think will be 18+. It seems like most of the responses I've gotten so far are in the 25-45 range, but that may change as interest grows.  
 
Input in what people want is huge though. So speak up.

Maybe to differentiate from beer leagues you could call it a keg league ?  
 
I must admit I kind of like the idea

be interested as well....depending on the sport

This is a great idea. Most 'sports' require some level of skill or fitness, but I personally would love to have a group that meets up one day a week to play catch or frisbee, walk laps, do some physical volunteer work (i.e. cleanup crew, painting), etc.  
 
I'm not really into baseball or soccer, etc. but I would love to be part of a group that helps overweight/out of shape people get outside and move around and socialize.  
 
The schoolyard at Linden Lanes is a great spot for this kind of activity - there are basketball hoops, permanent outdoor exercise machines, areas for street hockey or rollerblading, etc.

this is a great idea.

maybe start a facebook group for people to join and keep track of dates of games and what sports etc

I'll definitely do that. Thank you.

The Facebook group is now made. It's currently called the Brandon Heavyweights Athletics Club...but that name could absolutely change.  
 
Feel free to join the group  
 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/176571836211989/

Would give this league a shot

Wintrman said "Would give this league a shot "

you absolutely should!  
 
Join the facebook group. We're currently planning our first activity for Wednesday evening with more events to follow.  
 
The group has gained over 20 members in two days and we havent even started yet. Once we get a few activities in and we have an idea as to where this is going, we can start separating into teams and picking regular sports. Or for the people who like the variety, we could also possibly have one night a week where it's a different sport. Maybe a court sport or soemthing like that.  
 
I think this club is going to be a great thing for those of us in the community who want to play sports but have been hesitant so far.

Am in, whaooooo

Just wanted to plug this again. We've had weekly meetings playing ball, basketball, and frisbee so far. Please check out the FB group and consider coming out. Lots of fun with appropriate breaks.