FAQs
How DO I GET ACCESS TO THE PICK-UP RUNS?
Due to overwhelming interest, our runs are currently invite only and referral only. You must be invited by our founder or founding members to participate.
Where do you play?
Locations will vary, but we primarily play in Brooklyn and Manhattan at both indoor and outdoor facilities.
Do you have to be a certain skill level to participate?
Our level of play is intermediate-advanced. Beginners looking to learn the game should seek more suitable options for their skill level.
Is there an age requirement to play?
Yes, for insurance purposes you must be at least 25 years old to play with us.
What are the pickup games like?
Our pickup games tend to be fast-paced, with several 5-7 minute games taking place over 1.5-2hrs. We do not keep score! We find that it allows you to focus more on the elements of teamwork, skill and friendly competition rather than ‘winning’ and ‘losing.’
Note: If we ever have to cancel an outdoor run due to poor weather conditions or need to communicate something to you quickly like a location change, we will email you.
What should I bring?
Please bring water, basketball-sneakers, your inhaler, your epi-pen, or whatever else you may need or want after working up a sweat. We have plenty of women’s basketballs for you to warm up with so you are not required to bring one.
Who should I look for when I arrive?
You can’t miss us! In our experience, we’re typically the only group of women you’ll see on the court. If all else fails, look for our founder, Alex. She’ll probably be wearing a whistle.
What are the rules and regulations?
You will be asked to sign a waiver before you can participate in any games with us.
Proper basketball sneakers are required to play. No running shoes, tennis shoes or the like. You will have to be a spectator if you show up to play in them. No exceptions. This is for your own safety! No ACL’s will be torn on our watch! If there’s any chance that you cannot afford basketball sneakers, no worries, please email us and we will figure something out :)
Please be on time. Ex: If the pickup run is scheduled to start at 7pm, please try to arrive at 6:45pm— not 7:15pm!
No fouls.
What if I sign up and can’t make it?
Work runs late or something else comes up? Please reach out to us ASAP at comethru@hoopyorkcity.com so we can free up your spot for someone else. If you cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled run you’re signed up for, you will be not be refunded. Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance will receive a full refund.
What is the COVID safety plan?
You must be vaccinated to play with us. We will be regularly disinfecting the basketballs and alcohol based sanitizer will be provided for all players where hand washing is not feasible. We always maintain a record of participants for each pickup game, so this will aid in contact tracing efforts as necessary.