I moved to Barnstable 17 years ago and for the first 8 years I only knew my coworkers. I struggled to meet people I felt like I fit in with as it was difficult on the summer scene to meet people that weren't here on vacation and the off season wasn't any easier. I've been involved with different CASL sports for 9 years which keeps me active throughout the year, on the fields all summer and inside on the courts in the winter. I've since increased my contacts to a couple hundred like minded individuals that enjoy getting to know others while involved in gameplay as the main focus. I plan to continue participating as long as my aging knees and aching joints will allow.

CASL, gave me a community in my adult life. They have been patient with me teaching new sports, that I did not have the opportunity to learn in my childhood. I have made plenty of friends, and gained so much confidence

Cape Cod suffers from a labor shortage. CASL is one of the few community resources that plays a big role in shaping our community and encouraging professionals to stay on Cape. Both as a CASL participant and a Human Resources professional, I have seen first hand the impact to the community that CASL brings, providing a welcoming community to it's members and anyone interested in their events.

CASL played an important role in helping me connect with my community and while I haven't been active with CASL in the past couple of years, they continue to hold a special place in my heart and I regularly check in on their events and am still in touch with friends I made through their activities.

I continue to be impressed with the commitment and support that CASL provides and inspires.

I’ve been coming to the Cape my whole life - as a kid, from as far away as Kansas and Louisiana; as an adult, even from Washington state and Arizona. Dennis has always been my summer place. And now I’m at a point where I can finally spend more than just a week or two. Since 2021, I LIVE here for about 5 months every summer. Life is good!

I’ve quickly learned that the Cape is a very different experience when you have time to be a resident instead of just a tourist! And for me, that means getting out regularly to play the sports I love. CASL has been a huge part of that!

My biggest love is soccer, so the minute I knew I’d be up here long term, I googled “Cape Cod adult soccer,” seeking (admittedly, with little hope) to find a way to get my fix. To my pleasant surprise, CASL popped up, and I’ve been playing with them every week since! Through some new friends I met on the CASL soccer field, I heard about kickball, and I soon joined a team in that sport. As the years go on, I’m excited to try even more CASL sports!

So, now I know the Cape is about much more than beach days, museums and mini-golf! Don’t get me wrong - I still love all that “touristy” stuff! But for my summer-long stays and, of course, for year-round residents, a regular assortment of fun, competitive and social athletics for adults is crucial. And for me, CASL provides exactly that. It has quickly become one more of those wonderful Cape experiences that makes me look forward to being here every summer!

Hello my name is Kevin Callahan and CASL has such a big impact in my life in such a short amount of time. Growing up as a sports fan and a avid sports player in high school playing competitive was always a way for me to let me self go from the real world and enjoy and compete for my self. Being much older now I lost the competitive edge due to well life. When I came across and sponsored ad for Dodgeball I was hesitant because I’m new to the cape and haven’t been in a competitive scene for quite some time. But I took a leap of faith not only was it one of the best decisions of my life. From meeting amazing and such kind people who genuinely want to make you feel welcomed so fast to also competing against people who went to bring the best out of you. Wether it’s kickball or dodgeball yes it may be a kids game but just getting that little taste of competition makes one like my self shut out the real problems one may have and just let loose and enjoy that hour you have with so many amazing people. So I ask please give us a place to show that side of us that we love to bring out for a short period of time let us be our inner kid while let us escape the day to day world that sometimes is hard for us. Truly appreciate the time.

I joined the Kickball league in Spring of 2022 and have really enjoyed it. Being able to have a consistent schedule of low commitment outdoor activities has been amazing. I have met a lot friends through both my team and the league overall. I even met my boyfriend through the league.

It only make sense that I give the origin story of CASL. I moved to the Cape after being a summer kid growing up. I did not know many people here. I was sitting on Smugglers beach and we did not have enough players for beach volleyball. Sports was always a major part of my life. It is how I met most of my friends over the years. I figured there must have been others like me, that wanted to use sports as a way to expand their social circle, get some exercise, and have some fun. That was the day the idea of CASL was born. It was not an easy road. Now 9 years later, 2300+ participants, 50 championships, 23 marriages, a ton of friendships, and we are looking to keep it going. I have always said the Cape is in the most need for a Social sports league, but from a business perspective, one of the worst locations to have one. The 21-45 demographic is small and seems to be getting smaller by the day. I believe a well structured social sports league can stop that loss. It can help members make more friends and feel more connected to the Cape Cod Community. It is easy as adults to fall into a rut where you do not meet new people, that you end up surrounded by people that are just like you. Sports breaks down those barriers. We have Doctors, Mechanics, Teachers, Landscapers, Graphic Designers, builders We have a wide range of ages and skill levels. Everyone comes together for the love of the game. I have called it a real world social network, but here you make true connections.

I moved to Cape Cod not knowing anyone, and took a leap signing up for dodgeball. It was one of the best, most fun things I have ever done. I met the most amazing people, which also led me to sign up for kickball. Thanks to CASL for providing the best times with the best people!

The people I have met through CASL have become an integral part of my life, not only during the sport season, but year round. In addition to looking forward to seeing one another on a weekly basis to partake in friendly competition, we meet up at least once a month for game night, weekend getaways, sporting events, or beach days. CASL provides us the opportunity and motivation to stay active and stay young at heart. I have met more people my age through CASL than at any restaurant, bar, festival, or social gathering. The people at CASL are light-hearted, like-minded, fun, social, and varied members of the community. I have even referred friends from CASL for jobs, and hired fellow teammates for work around my house - to include moving services, lawn care, and wind cleaning. CASL provides a place for young and middle aged adults to connect in a fun, non-competitive, and relaxed atmosphere.

My Fiancee and I found CASL last winter when a coworker asked us to be on his dodgeball team. We joined and couldn't have been any happier for it! I played dodgeball in middle school and I have some great memories from it, and CASL dodgeball brought all those back and then some. Last winter Wednesdays were the best, I looked forward to two games of dodgeball every week and it never disappointed. I was very excited to get back at it this winter and was pretty sad when I heard the Wixon school was no longer an option. I was offered a ln engine maintenance class through work and one of the days it would be on was Wednesday nights. I had to tell my boss that I couldn't give up my dodgeball day no matter how beneficial the class would be towards my work! I hope that somewhere will let us lease some space for dodgeball because I was truly looking forward to it all fall!

CASL dodgeball was a highlight of my winter last year and I wanna get back after it! It was such a good experience and I hope that I will get to play in more than just one year of it!

Ben Sacco

CASL has been a big part of my life for the last 8 years. I’ve met some forever friends and had the best time doing it. This league is so needed within this community. It allows people to get exercise, play games that many of us hadn’t played since childhood, and to make unbreakable bonds with others. Joining this league and it’s “family” is one of the best things I’ve done! CASL Strong!!!

I joined CASL with the goal to meet new people and build friendships. Sports were a perfect way to get people together for this. The friendly competition really helps bonds players together. Having moved to the Cape from Michigan with just my household family, I struggled to make connections with people. CASL made it effortless to make new friends, learn about the community, and love the area I live that much more. Within weeks I had many people I could call friends and over a little more time family.

Meeting other people the same age with similar hobbies when in the adult world is much more difficult than I thought. Add in the pandemic and moving to a new state, it was very lonely. Luckily through work I heard about CASL and landed on a team that got along well. Even at first without the social outings because of Covid, CASL provided a weekly release from the stress of work. Add in the social aspect in 2022 and our team became the adult friends I needed to make cape a place I could continue to live and work. It provided the social balance that was missing. We have since traveled as a group to concerts, ski trips, weekend getaways and a vacation out of the country. We often have dinners out and participate in activities around cape cod.
I haven’t even reviewed the romantic relationship aspect of CASL. Our team has had two romantic relationships come from it and the league itself has more than I am aware. While my focus of joining was to find friends, a boyfriend was an unexpected plus.
When new young adults join my work team I immediately encourage them to join a CASL event so they can meet people.
The winter is a time of decreased activity and worsening depression and anxiety. Even on a well established team we have already got swept back up into adulthood and bailed on several outing ideas since our Wednesday commitment to dodgeball is no longer. Having a weekly CASL commitment helps young adults make time for fun, exercise and a break from work.

I have never been an athlete, but have always loved social activities. Social activities are much harder to come by as an adult. CASL has allowed me to continue this aspect of life that I think it essential. I have meet so many amazing people from all over the Cape through CASL. It brings our Cape Cod community together. I find that when we miss a season, we miss opportunities for community involvement, social networking, and overall wellness.

Not to mention, it is so much fun, and not only for the players, but the spectators too.

Playing casl sports has impacted my life as I became more connected to the Cape as an adult then growing up here my whole life. I've made a lot of new friends over the years. I've been playing kickball and dodgeball for years now for Casl and even met my boyfriend John 6 years ago from the social part, playing against each other in kickball, and eventually playing on the same team. I'd love to see Casl find a new indoor spot for winter sports as it keeps people busy and getting a little exercise in.

CASL is the only way people ages 20-45 can socialize on Cape Cod. Cape is such a quiet place and it’s very tourist oriented, but CASL brings locals together and forges lifelong friendships. As someone who works from home, CASL, especially in the winter, is the only place I am able to go to get out of my house and have face to face interactions with other people. CASL truly strengthens the Cape Cod community, bringing people together in a fun and wholesome way. Playing the sports that I loved to play as a kid helps me destress, enjoy my evenings, and make friends just like we all did in grade school. It’s also a great way to get exercise and stay healthy. Everything CASL is about is just great and I really hope to see its offerings expanding in the near future!

I’ve been involved with CASL for 10 years being a cape native I have to say this one of the best things I’ve seen here in my life. I’ve been in other sports leagues too but CASL is a league for all. It’s great for keeping people busy and entertained all year long. . Shaun Conway works extremely hard to organize this and could use help from local municipalities .
Thank you
JL

I started with dodgeball in 2014 for something to do over the long boring Cape Cod winter. That turned into floor hockey, group trips to Providence Bruins games, axe throwing, bowling, summer kickball and many more social events. Now almost 10 years later it has become part of my everyday life. I truly believe CASL has had a 100% positive impact on the Cape, and should be a model for future groups bringing people of all ages together just to have some fun. Growing up on Cape Cod I know what can happen to young adults with no outlets over the long winter. CASL can give some of these people that outlet with the exercise you get from some friendly competition the people you meet and the friendships that are formed, I guarantee your life will be better.

I moved to Cape Cod after I graduated from college in 2022. I didn’t grow up on the Cape, so I didn’t know anyone in the area. I did extensive research to determine how I could meet people, make friends, & become involved in the community. I utilized social media, local bulletin boards, & asked around. I discovered there were very few options. Luckily, I found CASL. I signed up for the winter dodgeball league as a free agent. I remember showing up my first day to the gym & thought “wow I’ve never seen so many young people in one place on the Cape this time of year!” Everyone in the league was so friendly and welcoming. I met so many kind & interesting people from different backgrounds that I never would have met had I not joined CASL. My dodgeball teammates & I immediately became great friends & I really looked forward to playing with them every week and then going to the bar for social hour afterwards with everyone in the league. We had so much fun that we signed up for kickball in the spring/summer! I’m forever grateful for the positive impact that CASL has had on my life & I’m so thankful I found the league. It’s the best way to meet people on the Cape! As an ex-collegiate athlete, it was not only an awesome way for me to stay active & in shape, but also to socialize & make new friends. I cannot say enough great things about CASL. Shawn does an amazing job of running the league. I can’t wait for the next season of CASL with all of my friends!

CASL is most definitely the best adult social activity on Cape Cod. Consistently, for two years, this league has been great wholesome fun with healthy competition mixed in. A great way to overcome hump day (Wednesday) while getting the heart rate up, and giving that needed boost to push through till the weekend. For those of us looking for activities outside the bars that don't break the bank, CASL never disappoints.

Since joining CASL, I have made great friends who have really made a positive impact in my life. For young adults on Cape Cod, this can be a big challenge. Having a place to gather and compete over a common goal (winning), naturally builds healthy relationships. I have witnessed folks from all backgrounds come together during my time with CASL. A diverse community of young adults has been so refreshing to see on a weekly basis.

The commissioner of CASL, Shaun Conway, works very hard to maintain a safe, organized, and professional environment. He places an emphasis on safety and cares about the well being of every participant. The events are always well thought out and communication is on point. Shaun even takes the time to teach fundamental skills of each sport, and go over the rules in detail. He has helped develop my kicking skill and fielding ability quite a bit.

Undoubtedly, CASL, is a huge boon to Cape Cod and our community. I very strongly advocate for this league, and hope a venue can be found to maintain continuity this winter.

CASL is a great way to meet new people and get some exercise in during the week in a fun, inviting way.
I've participated in kickball for three years now, playing for a handful of different teams, each of which bringing together people I otherwise would have never interacted with. The social events following the games instills a sense of community in Cape Cod. It's more than just an adult sports league, it's a way to connect people in a wholesome way through events I looked forward to week after week.
Whether it was kickball, or pickleball, or going out to the social events after the games, I always looked forward to the gathering of people from all over the cape in a welcoming environment that made everyone feel like they belonged.
Sometimes the games get competitive and chippy, but that's just a testament to how much everyone cares. No matter how much people argue that their player was safe, or that their kick was in fair territory, everyone leaves the game and ends the night with a smile on their face because it was all in good fun, sharing those moments with a community of people just looking for a healthy outlet throughout the week.

Without CASL I feel I would have met people with my own interests.. nor would have I met my girlfriend of six years and counting. It is particularly hard to meet friends and people on this island and without a doubt if I haven’t joined CASL I would have had as many friends as I do now. Cape Cod needs young adult sports leagues and social events to help keep this island going

Found CASL through a friend who needed another teammate for dodgeball. Was amazed by the community environment that the organization brings out. Social activities on Cape have gotten so few and far between and CASL consistently delivers a healthy, affordable, safe, and fun setting for adults of all ages to get together to socialize and stay active.

I joined CASL about a year after my husband of almost 30 years passed away. I was hesitant and unsure of how I would be accepted. CASL and its participants welcomed me with open arms and judgement free. It’s like a whole other family. I have made numerous friends while playing and have had a lot of fun. Not to mention the exercise; more active, toning my body, and just feeling good all the way around. Being a part of this group has definitely made me more self confident, it has expanded my social circle, and has made me feel so good about myself. CASL has also played an important part of my grieving process. I truly believe that CASL has saved me in more ways than one. CASL offers a fun and friendly alternative to healthy competition amongst adults and provides positive role model behavior for children by showing good sportsmanship, teamwork, and helping others.

I’ve met all my best friends through CASL sports. It’s my outlet from every day stresses/ my therapy.
I’ve made plenty of business for my family business I run.
CASL is responsible for a ton of marriages! There are literally plenty of babies on this earth because of the league.
The other day my friend was so hurt over a breakup and I suggested joining the league to 1. Get out more and 2. See that there are plenty of other men out there and it’s an easy way to get to know people! And she hopes to join.
I believe there is genuinely only positives to CASL and it’s VERY important that we keep it going for the community!