How it Works

In a hat league, all players join individually rather than as a team. SportsLink will form teams by randomly taking the names of the participants from a hat. Once drafted, players stay with that team over the course of a season.

Step 1: Choose a Sport

Click "Filter By Sport"  below and choose the league that you are interested in joining. 

Currently, we offer hat leagues for soccer and ultimate frisbee.

Step 2: Register

Use the "Register for the Hat League" button to sign up. During the checkout process, you'll be prompted to indicate your gender, skill level, position (if applicable), and pay a league fee. 

Step 3: Get Drafted

Typically, we will draft teams a week before the league begins. In some cases, we will offer a draft party as an opportunity to meet the other players on your team!

Once drafted, our team will send more information with your game schedule, teammates, etc. You will remain on your team for the duration of the season.

MONDAY ULTIMATE HAT LEAGUE
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS FOR THE COED HAT LEAGUE ARE OPEN FOR THE FALL SEASON!
BASIC LEAGUE INFO:
  • Season Begins September 23rd (date may adjust slightly based on any delays in current season)
  • Season Duration: 7 games plus playoffs. Typically 8-10 weeks.
  • Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30-10:30pm
  • Location: Park Road Park
  • Cost: $75 - includes league fee, 90 day SportsLink Passport, and team t-shirt. 
  • Gender & Format: COED 5v5
ultimate frisbee

MORE ABOUT THE LEAGUE:

  • Depending on field space and number of sign ups, we will be forming 4-6 teams, teams might play each other twice, then single elimination playoffs.
  • League is coed, ratio dependent on ratio of men/women signups.
  • This is a hat league, no team signups. Teammate requests are not guaranteed. 
  • This will be a social league. Please bring great a great attitude with the interest in meeting people and playing ultimate combined.
THINGS TO KNOW:
  • If you already have an active SportsLink Players Card, we will add 90 days to the current expiration date.
  • You must register and make payment in order to be considered and drafted to a team.
  • By registering this is NOT A GUARANTEE that we will be able to place you on a team. Teams are formed based on the availability of enough players and team space availability in a specific league. In the event we cannot place you on a team, we will provide a full refund.
THURSDAY ULTIMATE HAT LEAGUE
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS FOR THE COED HAT LEAGUE!
BASIC LEAGUE INFO:
  • Season Begins: SPRING 2025
  • Season Duration: 7 games plus playoffs. Typically 8-10 weeks.
  • Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30-10:30pm
  • Location: Veterans Park
  • Cost: $75 - includes league fee, 90 day SportsLink Passport, and team t-shirt. 
  • Gender & Format: COED 5v5
ultimate frisbee

MORE ABOUT THE LEAGUE:

  • Depending on field space and number of sign ups, we will be forming 4-6 teams, teams might play each other twice, then single elimination playoffs.
  • League is coed, ratio dependent on ratio of men/women signups.
  • This is a hat league, no team signups. Teammate requests are not guaranteed. 
  • This will be a social league. Please bring great a great attitude with the interest in meeting people and playing ultimate combined.
THINGS TO KNOW:
  • If you already have an active SportsLink Players Card, we will add 90 days to the current expiration date.
  • You must register and make payment in order to be considered and drafted to a team.
  • By registering this is NOT A GUARANTEE that we will be able to place you on a team. Teams are formed based on the availability of enough players and team space availability in a specific league. In the event we cannot place you on a team, we will provide a full refund.
SOCCER HAT LEAGUE
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS FOR THE COED HAT LEAGUE ARE OPEN!
BASIC LEAGUE INFO:
  • Season Begins October 24th
  • Season Duration: 6 games plus playoffs. Typically 7-8 weeks.
  • Day & Time: Thursdays, 8:45-10:45pm
  • Location: OrthoCarolina Sportsplex - 13333 Dorman Rd, Pineville, NC 28134 
  • Cost: $75 for Field Player / $50 for Goalie - includes league fee, 90 day SportsLink Players Card, and team t-shirt. 
  • Gender & Format: COED 7v7 
Coed Soccer Team (1)

MORE ABOUT THE LEAGUE:

  • Depending on field space and number of sign ups, we will be forming 4-6 teams, teams might play each other twice, then single elimination playoffs.
  • Our goal is to have 11 players per team. We will only draft 12 max to a team. If we have less than 40 players register, we may change the format to 6v6. (9 min, 11 max)
  • League is coed, ratio dependent on ratio of men/women signups.
  • We will recruit for Goalies, but if we cannot find one, field players will have to alternate in the position.
  • This is a hat league, no team signups. No teammate requests can be honored.
  • This will be a social league. Please bring great a great attitude with the interest in meeting people and playing soccer combined.
THINGS TO KNOW:
  • If you already have an active SportsLink Players Card, we will add 90 days to the current expiration date.
  • You must register and make payment in order to be considered and drafted to a team.
  • By registering this is NOT A GUARANTEE that we will be able to place you on a team. Teams are formed based on the availability of enough players and team space availability in a specific league. In the event we cannot place you on a team, we will provide a full refund.
SOFTBALL HAT LEAGUE
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS FOR THE COED HAT LEAGUE ARE COMING SOON FOR THE SPRING 2025 SEASON!
BASIC LEAGUE INFO:
  • Season Begins March 2025
  • Season Duration: 6 games plus playoffs. Typically 7-8 weeks.
  • Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30-10:30pm
  • Location: Park Road Park
  • Cost: SPECIAL PRICE of $50 per player - includes league fee, 90 day SL Passport, and team t-shirt. (Price is typically $75 per player)
  • Gender & Format: COED 10v10 - Format may vary depending on the gender ratio that sign up.  
Coed Softball Team

MORE ABOUT THE LEAGUE:

  • Depending on the number of sign ups, we will be forming approximately 4 teams, teams might play each other twice, then single elimination playoffs.
  • Our goal is to have 13 players per team. We will only draft 14 max to a team. 
  • League is coed, ratio dependent on ratio of men/women signups.
  • This is a hat league, no team signups. No teammate requests can be honored.
  • This will be a social league. Please bring great a great attitude with the interest in meeting people and playing soccer combined.
THINGS TO KNOW:
  • If you already have an active SL Passport, we will add 90 days to the current expiration date.
  • You must register and make payment in order to be considered and drafted to a team.
  • By registering this is NOT A GUARANTEE that we will be able to place you on a team. Teams are formed based on the availability of enough players and team space availability in a specific league. In the event we cannot place you on a team, we will provide a full refund.

Questions About Joining a Hat League?

Have questions about joining one of our hat leagues? Give us a call or submit this form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

MAILING ADDRESS

2131 Ayrsley Town Blvd Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28273

HOURS

Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 10 am – 4 pm

Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Hat League?
In a hat league, all players join individually rather than as a team. Teams are formed by randomly taking the names of the participants from a hat. Once drafted, players stay with that team over the course of a season.
I signed up for a hat league, now what?

Our staff will form teams based on the amount of sign ups received. Typically, we will draft these 1 week before the season begin.

After signing up as an individual, you can expect to be contacted by one of our staff as we approach the season.

Upon forming team, we will ask one player to step up as the Team Captain. Team Captains make sure that your team will have enough players each week and will help find subs if you don’t have enough people. 

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Please be aware that your registration DOES NOT GUARANTEE that we will be able to place you on a team. Teams are formed based on player and league availability. In the event we cannot place you on a team, we will provide a full refund.

Does it cost to play in a hat league?

Individuals can sign up to play in one of our hat leagues for $75. 

The $75 will cover the league fee and give the individual a 90 day player's card, which is required by all players in our leagues. Each free agent will also receive a team shirt and equipment for the season.

If the player already has an annual player's card, we will add 90 days to the expiration of that card.

Do I need a Player's Card to play in a hat league?

The $75 fee will provide each individual with a 90 day player's card, which is required by all players in our leagues. 

If the player already has an annual player's card, we will add 90 days to the expiration of that card

What else do I need to know?

Communication with your teammates is key. Once placed on a team, be sure to let your teammates know if you cannot make a game in case they need to find a sub or we need to help with subs. Players can communicate through their DaySmart accounts with other teammates, but we highly recommend exchanging phone numbers and creating a group text message between teammates.

Team shirts are provided for SportsLink players that are placed on a hat team.

Please always communicate with our staff to let us know about your experience or if there are ever any issues. We want to help you, and others, have a great time at the fields!