The Abu Dhabi Beaches Sports Park officially opens next week — October 3rd.  Sign up online as an individual or with a group of friends/colleagues to start playing.

Update: we’ve put up photos, a list of leagues and activities, a map and more are at duplays.com/corniche

Press release:

DUPLAYS to launch Abu Dhabi Beaches Sports Park (ADBSP) on October 3, 2010

For the first time in the capital, Abu Dhabi beaches will have organized sports and other activities during weekday evenings.

DUPLAYS, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi beaches, has developed the Abu Dhabi Beaches Sports Park with a goal to activate the Corniche and improve activity levels in the city.

DUPLAYS is looking to drive over 1,500 participants to the beach on weekday evenings through both team and individual sport activities for men and women of any skill level.

DUPLAYS.com, the central website where anyone can sign up to join, will offer many team sports such as beach volleyball, beach football, beach netball and beach rugby. In addition, training classes for yoga and pilates among others will also be offered.

DUPLAYS, the UAE’s largest sport and social club with over 18,000 members, in an effort to increase participation, will offer unique nights to allow networking at a professional level through social and healthy activity. Tuesday nights will have beach volleyball for teachers and Wednesday nights will be a social night for new residents looking to get out and get active.

One of the more unique offerings will be “Monday night, Ladies night” where women from the city can come out, play and be active in a women’s only environment. On Monday nights, the Abu Dhabi Beaches Sport Park will be reserved only for women’s activities with female administrators, referees and trainers.

Looking to get active? Go to DUPLAYS.com and sign up for your sport, evening of play, skill level and let DUPLAYS do the rest. Don’t have a team? Don’t worry. Sign up as a team or as an individual and come ready to play. To find out more, email corniche@duplays.com. Private court bookings are also available via http://duplays.com/corniche.

Derv Rao
Co-founder & Director of Operations
Duplays Sports Services JLT

At this first event we had beach volleyball, beach dodgeball, tug-of-war, great raffles prizes, and more. If you participated in Beach Olympics I, then please give us your feedback here so that we can make  Beach Olympics II even better!

Sign up now for Beach Olympics II

You can enter a full team to compete, or join as an individual or small group of friends and we’ll place you on a team. You’re guaranteed to meet new people and have a great time!

We’ve posted more photos to our DUPLAYS facebook account: http://facebook.com/DUPLAYS

Play sport. Be social. DUPLAYS.com

This is it, your last chance to join one of DUPLAYS 30+ new sport leagues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. New leagues begin next week — January 24th! If you haven’t yet, sign up now! …or wait until April.

This Wednesday and Saturday night we will be accepting payment (cash/cheque only) at two locations listed below. Paying this Wed or Sat guarantees your team’s (or individual) spot in the league. Teams paying in full will receive their DUPLAYS team shirts on a first-to-pay, first-to-choose basis for team shirt colours & sizes.

Payment times & locations
In Dubai at Barasti Bar, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi (Dubai Marina)
Wednesday, January 20, 7-10pm OR Saturday, January 23, 5-8pm. You are invited to come and play beach volleyball (after paying!) during those times.

In Abu Dhabi at Reem Dome @ Rawdhat (across from Zayed Sports City, off Airport Rd; if leaving Abu Dhabi then left at first lights after Carrefour).
Wednesday, January 20, 6-9pm OR Saturday, January 23, 5-8pm.

Some more notes

• Want to pay by credit card? You can! Just goto http://DUPLAYS.com, login and click the link under “my leagues”. On the league page scroll down and click the large black button that says “update my league settings”. From there you can select PayPal and use a credit card to pay.
• If you are an individual (you don’t know your team yet), your team shirts will be provided on day 1 of league play but payment must be made at one of the locations above in advance to secure your spot!
• What if you don’t pay for your league before the start date? Your spot cannot be guaranteed until payment. Also, top choices for shirt sizes and colours may no longer be available. It’s best to pay this week. Make it a fun team night out!

Team Members
All members of a team must sign up for the league online, to be eligible to play.
Why? All communications (last minute updates, scheduling, standings) are sent only to league members. Also, there is an online waiver that must be accepted in order to play.

Schedules, Rosters (Teams), Standings
Schedules and Rosters will be posted 48 hours before league start date (please check your starting dates on the league page, they may have been adjusted). Each league will send a mailer to league members only the night before games begin.

See you soon, on the court/field/sand/pitch!

Team DUPLAYS.com

Want to get fit in 2010? Looking to meet more people and make new friends? Tired of
the same old ‘after work’ routine?

If the answer is YES then joining one of our DUPLAYS nightly sport leagues is for you!

http://DUPLAYS.com

DUPLAYS has 30+ new sport leagues in 15 sports to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions. There are team sports for both recreational and competitive players, men’s, women’s and mixed sports at various levels of play so you can find something that suits your needs. A full listing of all leagues is here for Dubai and for Abu Dhabi.

Create your own team…

• Recruit your friends to play and look forward to a weekly run around
• Get your company involved: contact corporate@duplays.com
• Don’t have enough players for a full team? No worries, enter a partial team and we’ll fill the remaining spots

Need a team?

• If you don’t have a team yet, just sign up online and we’ll place you on one

New sports: ball hockey, handball, tennis & squash will each begin if we get a great response. So sign up and recruit more players to get these leagues started!

We’re hiring referees and admins for many leagues. Meet people and make some extra income. Apply online.

Not interested in weekly sports leagues? Perhaps a single-day or weekend eventinvolving sport or activity is what your company needs to rediscover that competitive fire! Contact corporate@duplays.com for ideas on events that will suit your needs.

Leagues are filling up fast!

Sign up NOW if you want to participate this season! (…or wait until April 2010!)

Team DUPLAYS

DUPLAYS “Fall Season” of adult recreational and competitive sports has now been posted. Leagues begin either next week or the first week of October so sign up NOW to secure your spot!

Every team that signs up for a sport this season will receive our new “DUPLAYS Sport & Social” team shirts (six team color options: green, yellow, black, white, blue, or grey). Shirts are included in your league fees. The earlier you sign up the greater the chance you will get your 1st color choice and size.

Leagues are either 8 or 10 weeks long, with teams playing 1 night per week. This means it’s your last chance to sign up for a social sport before we start up again in Jan 2010!

Select your city to jump to DUPLAYS leagues where you live: Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Dubai

Men’s Leagues

• American Flag Football “Any Given Monday” League (competitive 7′s, Tue *new night*)
• Basketball “He Got Game V” League (competitive 5′s, on Mon )
• Basketball “Elite Ballers” League (competitive 5′s, on Wed)
• Football (Soccer) “7 Wonders Division 1″ League (competitive 7′s, on Tue/Fri/Sat)
• Football (Soccer) “7 Wonders Division 2″ League (competitive 7′s, on Mon/Thu/Sat)
• Softball “DSL Men A Division” League (competitive 10′s, on Thu)
• Softball “DSL Men B Division” League (recreational 10′s, on Sat)

Women’s Leagues

• Basketball “Lady Hoopers V” League (recreational 5′s, on Tue)
• Football “Indoor 5v5 Futsal” League (recreational 5′s, on Sun)
• Netball “Pass Shoot Score” League (competitive 7′s, on Sun)
• Netball “Pass, Pass, Shoot IV” League (recreational 7′s, on Mon)
• Softball “Women’s Division” League (recreational 10′s, on Wed)

Mixed Leagues (men & women playing together)

• Badminton “Bye Bye Birdie” League (recreational 2′s, on Sat)
• Dodgeball “Duck, Dip, Dive II” League (recreational 7′s on Sun)
• Landsailing *new sport* “Blokart Racing” League (recreational on Sat)
• Softball “Swing Batter” League (recreational 10′s, on Tue *new night*)
• Touch Rugby “Can’t Touch This!” League (competitive 6′s, on Mon)
• Touch Rugby “Try This!” League (recreational 6′s, on Tue)
• Ultimate Frisbee “Flying Saucers V” League (recreational 7′s, on Mon *new night*)
• Volleyball: Beach “Super Social V” League (recreational 6′s, on Tue/Wed)
• Volleyball: Indoor “Hittas & Misstas” League (competitive 6′s, on Tue)

Click here for a current listing of ALL Dubai sport leagues.

Abu Dhabi

Men’s Leagues

• American Flag Football “Any Given Tuesday” League (competitive 7′s, on Mon)
• Basketball “Hoop Dreams” League (competitive 5′s, on Mon )
• Cricket “Global  Eye 20/20″ League (recreational 11′s, on Tue)
• Football (Soccer) “5th Element” League (competitive 5′s, on Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed/Sat)

Women’s Leagues

• Basketball “Lady Ballers” League (recreational 5′s, on Tue)
• Football “5 on 5 Football” League *new league* (recreational 5′s, on Sun)

Mixed Leagues (men & women playing together)

• Dodgeball “Dodge This!” League (recreational 7′s on TBD)
• Kayaking *new sport* “Mangrove & Island Kayak Tours” (recreational on Tue/Wed/Sat)
• Touch Rugby “Try This!” League (recreational 6′s, on Tue)
• Ultimate Frisbee “Disc-No-Ball III” League (recreational 7′s, on Tue)
• Volleyball: Beach “Social Side Out” League (recreational 6′s, on Sun)

Click here for current listing of ALL Abu Dhabi sport leagues.

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A few things to note:

• Each week you will play in the same location (so please check location maps) and timings may or may not change each week (in order for you to play other teams).
• League format is that each team plays ONCE a week for say 8-10 weeks. Some leagues (i.e. basketball, football, netball) will play one game per night during a 50-60 minute slot while other leagues (beach volleyball, touch rugby, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball) may play two or three games per night during a 60 minute slot.
• If you are signing up as part of a set team, every team member (not just captains) must sign up for the specific league they are participating in this season.
• Our leagues are for those looking to stay active and increase their social network. Although some of our leagues are competitive, the main goal of all DUPLAYS leagues is to bring you fun, affordable, well-organized social sport on your weeknights!
• We have different levels of play (Recreational, Competitive) depending on your skill level. Pick what’s right for you.
• Smile. The summer heat has ended and it’s time to play outdoors again!
• Are you looking to be an administrator or referee for a sport? Click here to apply. Get a chance to meet lots of people and get paid while doing it. Plus, there are a few other additional perks that we will let you know about once you are selected.
• Sponsorship. Does your company want to get involved in sponsoring DUPLAYS sports, leagues, or overall?  We’re looking for a few select sponsors.  Click here for more info.

See you on the court, field, or sand this season!

Team DUPLAYS

Do U PLAYS Sports?! DUPLAYS is the UAE’s largest sport and social club.
Play sport. Be social.  DUPLAYS.com

Follow us on Twitter:  twitter.com/DUPLAYS

Add us as a friend on Facebook: facebook.com/DUPLAYS

Also join our DUPLAYS.com group on Facebook.

3 Simple Steps to PLAY Sports in Abu Dhabi:

1. Go to DUPLAYS.com homepage and Register (top right) or Sign In
2. Click on “Play Now” to see what leagues are available
3. Sign up for the league of your choice and PLAY!

Choose from American Flag Football, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Dodgeball, Football (Soccer), Netball, Touch Rugby & more.  Not sure what to play?  We recommend Ultimate Frisbee @ Zayed Sport City:

Can’t find the sport you’re looking for?

1. Register OR Sign in on the homepage: DUPLAYS.com
2. Go to the Forums: DUPLAYS.com/forum and click on Abu Dhabi
3. Post a message to connect with other enthusiasts of your sport living in Abu Dhabi

Email questions and ideas to abudhabi@duplays.com

View the league page for the schedule, results, and weekly updates:
http://duplays.com/league/view/118-Dodgeball-Mixed-Umm-Suqeim-6s-Recreational

Not in the league yet?  Sign up online to play dodgeball! The league is still accepting more individual players, and teams.

Not sure what dodgeball is, or how to play? That’s okay, we take it easy on beginners.  Dodgeball is game anyone can learn in 5 minutes, and 50 minutes later you’ll be sweating, smiling, and eagerly anticipating next week’s matches!

Please join our facebook group and invite your friends. Help us spread the word. Dodgeball is more fun when there are more teams, and everyone gets to meet (and throw balls at) more new people!

DUPLAYS.com/Leagues

For those looking for something a little more competitive and a chance to re-discover your high school or university playing days (as well as excuse to go buy some new football studs), then you should definitely check out our new Men’s Competitive 7′s Football offering – “The 7 Deadly Sins” Leagues – which has over 100 teams playing 6 nights a week!

All our leagues are now posted on our new and improved website, which we hope will make finding out about sports you can participate in that much easier!

See you on the field.