OPEN PLAY
Open Plays are a great way to get out and have fun at Dover Sportsplex.
-Affordable, at only $10 (or less) per person
-Easy, just show up and play
-Low-stress, house rules apply (see below)
-Friendly, everyone is welcome
-FUN!!!
Some Open Plays are open to everyone, others have a special theme like our Friendly Coed Volleyball Open Play, which is open to beginner and intermediate players only.
Do you have a suggestion for a specially-themed Open Play? Let us know!
Weekly Open Play Schedule
(as of 12/1/2023)
To avoid overcrowding and make sure everyone has a chance to play, we limit the number of players at all of our open plays. To ensure your spot, and to help us plan ahead, we ask players to register in advance.
Active Open Plays are listed below - to register just click on the name of the Open Play you'd like to attend.
Registration is easy and space is limited, so register now! (You can check this blog post for helpful registration tips.)
Sunday 6p-8p
Friendly Coed Open Play Volleyball (Adults)
Open Play Soccer (Adults)
Sunday 7p-9p
Open Play Basketball (Adults)
Monday 9p-11p
Friday 3p-5p
Friday 8:30p-11p
Interested in Open Plays? Please sign up for our mailing list so we can keep you updated.
what is open play?
Different people call it different things - open play, open run, open gym - but it all means the same thing: an opportunity to come down by yourself or with a couple of friends and find a fun, friendly pick-up game.
HOUSE rules
SOCCER OPEN PLAY
Less than 10 people -> play non stop
10-15 people -> first to score 2, or 20 minutes
Play 2 games, sit 1
15-20 people -> first to score 2, or 15 minutes
Play 2 games, sit 2
BASKETBALL OPEN PLAY
Less than 10 people -> play non stop
10-15 people -> first to score 11
Play 2 games, sit 1
15-20 people -> first to score 7
Play 2 games, sit 2
VOLLEYBALL OPEN PLAY
Less than 12 people -> play non stop
12-18 people -> first to score 25
Play 2 games, sit 1
18-24 people -> first to score 15
Play 2 games, sit 2
