Places for Pick Up Games-Basketball

**cgwarrior33** · 05-16-2008, 09:57 AM

Hey guys. My name is Evan and I play basketball at a small NAIA school here in Iowa. I will be doing an internship in Des Moines this summer and had been planning on playing in the Capital City League until I had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in April. I was wondering if anyone knew of any pick up games around the area. I plan on getting a YMCA membership so I can play in-doors and continue some work outs. So if anyone knows of any pick up games I can get in, any information would be nice. Thank you.

**cyclonejd** · 05-16-2008, 10:20 AM

The Ankeny YMCA opens up to the high school gym on Wed nights and Sunday afternoons. I have not played in the games but from what I hear it is a pretty good place to find a game.

**cgwarrior33** · 05-16-2008, 11:48 AM

Alright. Thanks. Anyone else know of places?

**cgwarrior33** · 05-17-2008, 12:36 PM

::bump::

**CycloneWarrior** · 05-17-2008, 01:00 PM

Aspen health club in urbandale has really good competition. Theres a lot of former college guys and guys still in college that play there. Does anyone remember Howard Eaton. He plays there. He was a former all big 8 defensive team guy

**ISUCLONES15** · 05-17-2008, 02:46 PM

I will 2nd the Aspen on the West side. It has got some real good players and good competition out there.

**brianhos** · 05-17-2008, 03:31 PM

The Y at dowling has REALLY good games at lunch.

**cgwarrior33** · 05-21-2008, 03:06 PM

Alright. Thanks guys for the options. I greatly appreciate it.

**cybsball20** · 05-21-2008, 03:11 PM

Anywhere to play outside in the summers? I used to love a good game under the sun...

**htownclone** · 05-21-2008, 03:12 PM

Some teachers and other random people in Martensdale play Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6am. Kind of early I know. But for people that work early and have families, it's really the only good time to play. It's about a 10 minute drive from West Des Moines. There are a few people that played college ball that come. Not too tough, but a good time.

**mj4cy** · 05-21-2008, 03:19 PM

Anyone in the Ankeny area want to get pick up games going? That's the thing I miss the most about college is pick-up bball.

**cgwarrior33** · 05-21-2008, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Anywhere to play outside in the summers? I used to love a good game under the sun...

I don't mind playing games outside, just need to find the right place.

**cgwarrior33** · 05-21-2008, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by mjones34

Anyone in the Ankeny area want to get pick up games going? That's the thing I miss the most about college is pick-up bball.

I wouldn't mind. I will be in the Grimes or Urbandale area all summer.

**psycln11** · 05-21-2008, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by mjones34

Anyone in the Ankeny area want to get pick up games going? That's the thing I miss the most about college is pick-up bball.

I'm in!!

I was playing with a group of guys that rented out one of the Middle school gyms a couple hours a week but I'm not sure they are continuing through the summer.