OAKLAND ADULT RECESS CLUB
SUMMER 2026 SEASON
🌼 SPRING 2026 SEASON 🌼
THURSDAY EVENINGS
April 23 — Jun 4 (7 Weeks)
6:00 pm
OAKLAND
Lakeside Park
(Where the sports are played)
Local Bars/Restaurants
(Where the games are played)
ADULT COED REC LEAGUE
Age 21 - 54. All skill levels welcome.
16 EVENTS OVER 7 WEEKS
8 SPORTS
⚽ Soccer 🔵 Kickball 🥎 Softball 🥏 Ultimate Frisbee 🎱 Billiards 🏃♀️ Relay Race ♟️ Running Chess ⚫ Dodgeball
8 GAMES
Trivia, Puzzles, Murder Mystery, Team Feud, Match Me, Brand Battle, Tiger Tank, and Bake Off, and 🎉 End of Year Party
SUMMER 2026 SEASON
TUESDAY
(Day of the week)
JUN 23 - AUG 4
(7 Week Season)
EVENING
(6:00 PM)
LAKESIDE PARK
(Where we play the sports)
OAKLAND
(City)
ATHLETIC CLUB
(where we play the games)
ADULT COED REC LEAGUE
Each week, teams battle it out in a different sport and game, with each being played as a 3-round tournament, and all teams playing the same number of games.
+ WORLD CUP ⚽ WATCH PARTY
We will also have reserved tables at Oakland Athletic Club to watch The World Cup games together. Schedule below.
🚨 FUN ADULTS ONLY 🚨
All experience & skill levels welcome, so long as you are an adult (age 21 - 55) and excited to have some casual-competitive fun!
Want more competition: click here.
RECESS SCHEDULE
7 WEEKS
(Thursdays at 6 pm)
SPORTS
(Played at Lakeside Park)
GAMES
(Local Restaurants)
JUNE 23
Soccer
Creative Spark ⚡
JUNE 30
Volleyball
The 100 🔀
JULY 7
Blitzball
Average Feud 💭
JULY 14
Kickball
Trivia 🧠
JULY 21
Softball
Puzzle Me Nutz 🧩
JULY 28
Ultimate
Poker ♠️
AUGUST 4
Beer Pong Relay
Diceball
Chess Relay
Murder Mystery 🔍
Each sport & game is played as a round-robin, with all teams playing each other and the same number of games.
WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY
Oakland Athletic Club (59 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA)
All games will be watched here with reserved tables for our group
JUNE 25
THURSDAY
USA
VS Türkiye
6 - 9pm
(Group match 3)
JULY 1
WEDNESDAY
USA*
VS TBD
4 - 7pm
(Knockout Round of 32)
JULY 3
FRIDAY
USA*
VS TBD
11am - 2pm
(Knockout Round of 32)
JULY 6
MONDAY
TBD
VS TBD
4 - 7pm
(Knockout Round of 16)
JULY 10
FRIDAY
TBD
VS TBD
11am - 2pm
(Knockout Round of 8)
JULY 11
SATURDAY
TBD
VS TBD
11am - 2pm
(Knockout Round of 8)
JULY 14
TUESDAY
TBD
VS TBD
11am - 2pm
(Semifinal Game 1)
JULY 15
WEDNESDAY
TBD
VS TBD
11am - 2pm
(Semifinal Game 2)
JULY 18
SATURDAY
TBD
VS TBD
1 - 4pm
(3rd Place Game)
JULY 19
SUNDAY
TBD
VS TBD
11am - 3pm
(FINAL)
*USA will either play their first knockout game on July 1 or July 3, depending on if they finish 1st or 2nd in their group.
SIGN UP
All players register ($65/player)
During registration, you will have the option between the following:
🙋
FREE AGENT
50% join not knowing anyone,
we'll place you on a team
*Cost: You pay $95 up front, but get $75 back at the end of the season if you play a majority of all the games. We do this as an incentive for all players to show up for the integrity of the games.
🧑🧑🦲
SMALL TEAM
(2 - 4 players)
A group that is not a full team, but want to play together on same team.
*Cost: You pay $285 up front, but get $225 back at the end of the season if you play a majority of all the games. We do this as an incentive for all players to show up for the integrity of the games.
🤲🤲🤲🤲
FULL TEAM
(5 - 12 players)
A full group of people that will make up their own complete team
*Cost: You pay $600 up front, but get $450 back at the end of the season if you play a majority of all the games. We do this as an incentive for all players to show up for the integrity of the games.
🙋
$75 (Free Agent)
50% join not knowing anyone,
we'll place you on a team
*Cost: You pay $95 up front, but get $75 back at the end of the season if you play a majority of all the games. We do this as an incentive for all players to show up for the integrity of the games.
🧑🧑🦲
$225 (2 - 4 same team)
A group that is not a full team, but want to play together on same team.
*Cost: You pay $285 up front, but get $225 back at the end of the season if you play a majority of all the games. We do this as an incentive for all players to show up for the integrity of the games.
🤲🤲🤲🤲
$600 (5 - 12 players)
A full group of people that will make up their own complete team
*Cost: You pay $600 up front, but get $450 back at the end of the season if you play a majority of all the games. We do this as an incentive for all players to show up for the integrity of the games.
THE MOST FUN YOU'LL EVER HAVE
— JOSIE (TEAM LIGHT STRIKE)
WHAT THE HECK IS THIS REALLY
The Adult Recess Club by ATHEON is a twist on a classic: An Adult Coed Rec Sports League. Teams battle it out in a mix of several different sports and games over 8 weeks that are uniquely crafted for maximum fun and health.
WARNING: This adventure contains the absolute maximum level of fun & health a human being can handle as an adult. Continue at your own pleasure.
Making new friends is almost a guarantee.
And you get a much-needed break from our phones, Social Media, AI, and whatever else comes next.
Welcome to the time of your life and the omni fountain of youth.
Welcome to Adult Recess
CLIFF NOTES
Cost: $65/player
Play as a Free Agent (assigned to a team), a Small Team (2-4 players who want to be on the same team), or a Full Team (5-15 players who will make up their own team).
INCLUDES:
🏓 7 Sports
♟️ 7 Games
🍭 7wks of Fun
🎉 World Cup
🏑 Equipment
👚 Pinny
🏆 Bragging Rights
❤️ Omni Health
😄 New Friends
📷 Memories
📵 Digital Detox
🤬 Adult Break
WHERE
Sports are played at Lakeside Park in Oakland. Followed by bars/restaurants like Oakland Athletic Club, Los Cantaros Taqueria, Drakes, Two Pitchers, etc for the 'trivia-like' games, socializing, and supporting the local community.
TOP REASONS FOR PLAYING
1. Better than doom scrolling
2. I heard the fountain of youth was found here
3. It's like the coolest library, ever. I get to be active, learn, be inspired and have fun all at once
4. I need friends
5. I am a kid at heart and I love to play
6. Single and ready to mingle
7. A lil competish amongst friends doesn't hurt
8. %$#@! I need a break from life
9. I really want to win
10. F**k AI
11. Great Team Building Opp
12. I can't get enough, it's my new obsession
13. The most fun I've ever had
SCHEDULE
7 WEEKS - 14 EVENTS
Every week (on the day of the season you selected) for 7 consecutive weeks we will gather together as a group of awkward adults in an abandoned park and leave it with electric energy as reborn again kids ready to take on adult life once again.
WEEK 1
KICKBALL
[SPORT]
Kick It. Run It. Catch It. Hit It. You know it. You love it. Teams sweat it out on the dirt and grass to see who is king of the giant rubber ball?
AVERAGE FEUD
[GAME]
Our version of the laugh out loud hair pulling game Family Feud (teams try to guess the most popular answer), except we’re not family, yet. So “Almost Family Feud”.
WEEK 2
PICKLEBALL
[SPORT]
The fastest growing activity just got a whole lot more fun.
PUZZLE ME NUTS
[GAME]
You and your team will have to solve a variety of different puzzles over 3 rounds.
WEEK 3
DISC GOLF (& RUN)
[SPORT]
Control your disc and body to throw your way to victory in this infectiously fun sport. Only thing different in our version is the pole instead of the cage. The way it use to be.
ADVENTURE QUEST
[GAME]
An epic scavenger hunt running relay that combines the art of a run with the adventure of problem solving. So much fun!
WEEK 4
VOLLEYBALL
[SPORT]
Hit it, spike it, bunt it, whatever you like. Just make sure to get it over the net!
TRIVIA
[GAME]
We take a break, no pun intended this week from typical games played at a bar/restaurant for a classic game of solids & stripes Just like the sports, we will play a multi-game tournament with each team consisting of multiple doubles partners.
WEEK 5
BILLIARDS
[SPORT]
We take a break, no pun intended this week from typical games played at a bar/restaurant for a classic game of solids & stripes Just like the sports, we will play a multi-game tournament with each team consisting of multiple doubles partners.
THE MYSTERY BUS
[GAME]
Who did it? With What? And Where? Teams race to find the suspects, clues, and be the first to solve the crime.
WEEK 6
SOCCER
[SPORT]
Here’s hoping we can save our fingers typing up this one. If you don’t know what/how to play Fútbol aka Soccer, probably best to sit this one out.
MATCH GAME
[GAME]
Hasn't been on tv in decades, but it's worth a re-run. Teams have to try to predict each other’s answers to hilarious scenarios.
WEEK 7
LAWN TARGET RELAY
[SPORT]
Another of our creations. This relay race combines several different target 'lawn' games that is great for the whole team.
TIGER TANK
[GAME]
Just like Shark Tank (TV show), but we’re the ‘TIGERS’ judging your 'Product Pitch’. At the start of the season teams are given the topic and have 6 weeks to prepare for the pitch of their lives.
BAKE OFF
[GAME]
If we're gonna have a party, we need snacks. Just like above teams are given the ‘Bake Off' rules and will have 6 weeks to prep & make, with everyone acting as judges.
PARTY
At the end of each season victors are awarded, bragging rights served, snacks are eaten, and everyone has a good time celebrating at least a few hours offline with no AI or other adulting things.
SCHEDULE
7 WEEKS - 14 GAMES
Every Tuesday evening for 7 consecutive weeks we will gather together as a group of awkward adults in an abandoned park and leave it with electric energy as reborn again kids ready to take on adult life once again.
WEEK 1
OMNI BOCCE
[SPORT]
It's a unique game we invented that fuses several aspects of "lawn sports' together. Super fun that requires aim, strategy, and team work.
JEOPARODY
[GAME]
You can never go wrong with a game of Jeopardy to test you and your team's knowledge. But our version "JEOPARODY" is less serious and more fun.
WEEK 2
BASKETBALL
[SPORT]
The balls in your court. Teams play against each other in a mini Basketball tournament. General rules apply as a common Basketball game.
TEAM FEUD
[GAME]
Same general play and rules to the game Family Feud. Teams compete against one another trying to determine the most likely answers to general topics.
WEEK 3
FUTVOLLEY
[SPORT]
Foot Volley is a sport that combines Fútbol (soccer) with Volleyball. Similar play and rules as Volleyball, but with no hands.
IT'S IN THE BAG
[GAME]
This is a hilarious game that tests all your senses as you can use any of them except sight to determine what object is in the bag?
WEEK 4
RELAY RACE
[SPORT]
Each player and team's speed and agility is tested in our fun relay race/obstacle course.
WHAT'S MY NAME
[GAME]
Tests your team’s knowledge and ability to match up the corresponding item with it's maker.
WEEK 5
PICKLEBALL
[SPORT]
The second fastest sport is growing like hot cakes. But Atheon’s have been playing it well before. Described as 'Mini Tennis'.
THE MATCH GAME
[GAME]
Hasn't been on tv in decades, but it's worth a re-run. Teams have to try to predict each other’s answers to hilarious scenarios.
WEEK 6
DODGEBALL
[SPORT]
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge. It's ok if you never saw the flick. But you and your team will need to dodge or catch your way to victory.
MYSTERY MACHINE
[GAME]
Who did it? With What? And Where? Teams act fast to be the first to solve the mystery.
WEEK 7
TIGER TANK
[GAME]
Just like Shark Tank (TV show), but we’re the ‘TIGERS’ judging your 'Product Pitch’. At the start of the season teams are given the topic and have 6 weeks to prepare for the pitch of their lives.
BAKE OFF
[GAME]
If we're gonna have a party, we need snacks. Just like above teams are given the ‘Bake Off' rules and will have 6 weeks to prep & make, with everyone acting as judges.
PARTY
At the end of each season victors are awarded, bragging rights served, snacks are eaten, and everyone has a good time celebrating at least a few hours offline with no AI or other adulting things.
GAME PLAY
Remember, each event is played as a multi-round tournament.
This is another reason why our league is so special. We don't play just 1 dinky 40 min game against only one opponent, let alone the same sport on repeat throughout each season like all other sports leagues out there.
With us you get more games, against more teams, plus more overall health, fitness, and fun in the process.
Below is how the 'tournaments' are played:
TOURNAMENT
Round 1: Two teams (at random) play game #1.
Round 2: Winning & losing teams from round 1 play each other in game #2, forming two new brackets in the tournament
Round 3: Again, winning & losing teams from round 2 play each other in game #3.
Round 4+ (as needed, depending on # of teams): Continues the same way until we have a winner.
Note: All teams always end up playing the same # of games. And tiebreakers are in place in case of a tie.
SCORING
Points are awarded to each team based on how well they do in the tournament. These points get added to their overall season total.
WINNER
The league season winner is based on the team's overall total points among all the events throughout the season.
HOW IT WORKS
SIGN UP
Sign up as a full team (5-16 players), a small group that wants to play on same team (2-4 players), or a free agent (single)
TEAMS
Team rosters are finalized and notifications sent asap. Note: 5 - 16 players per team.
TEAM CAPTAIN
Each team appoints a team captain. Note: A captain is assigned if needed.
DAY 1
Players meet their team and get their jersey. League manager goes over season info & rules.
EVENTS
Each week teams play both a sport and a game for optimal physical and mental wellness and fun.
SEASON
Each season is 8 weeks consisting of 30 events: 21 Sports + 10 Games, each played as 3 round mini tournaments.
SCORING
Scoring is tracked for both teams and individual players during each event.
WINNERS
Winning teams and players are determined based on overall points across all the events.
PARTY
Every season ends with a party, awards and accomplishments, plus a few surprises.
🌼 SUMMER 2026 SEASON 🌼
🗓️
TUESDAYS
June 23 - August 4
🕔
EVENINGS
6:00 pm
📍
OAKLAND, CA
Lakeside Park
SIGN UP
All players register ($65/player)
During registration, you will have the option between the following:
🙋
FREE AGENT
50% join not knowing anyone,
we'll place you on a team
*Cost: You pay $95 up front, but get $75 back at the end of the season if you play a majority of all the games. We do this as an incentive for all players to show up for the integrity of the games.
🧑🧑🦲
SMALL TEAM
(2 - 4 players)
A group that is not a full team, but want to play together on same team.
*Cost: You pay $285 up front, but get $225 back at the end of the season if you play a majority of all the games. We do this as an incentive for all players to show up for the integrity of the games.
🤲🤲🤲🤲
FULL TEAM
(5 - 12 players)
A full group of people that will make up their own complete team
*Cost: You pay $600 up front, but get $450 back at the end of the season if you play a majority of all the games. We do this as an incentive for all players to show up for the integrity of the games.
Let's Go!
This is gonna be so much fun.
THIS IS THE FOOTER
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