Pickup is a game where people just show up and play. It is only somewhat organized. Recommended equipment is one white and one dark shirt, shoes or cleats, water, and possibly a disc.
Here is a listing of the known games in the city. There might be more out there… Click on “View Larger Map” to get directions from your very own house.
Where: Riverside Park (see map below)
When: Tuesdays at 6 PM, also as called on Yahoo list
Level: competitive, players will be wearing cleats
Numbers: enough for a couple of games usually show up during the peak of summer
Games are played somewhere around the park shown, normally on the northeast side. Look for flying discs!
Contact: Matt Broadwell (mdbroadwell@yahoo.com)
Also listen to the Indy Ultimate pickup voice mail for up to the minute weather updates, phone number (317) 713-1222
Downtown
Where: American Legion Mall (see map below)
When: Sundays at 3PM when called (see Yahoo group)
Level: mostly laid-back, most players will wear cleats, sometimes no shoes
Numbers: enough for a game of 7 on 7 with subs will show up on nice days
Contact: Matt (mattdoggr2000@yahoo.com)
I also saw a casual group playing on Tuesday nights here (maybe a church group?) Ages were varied.
Northwest side
Where: Northwest Way Park (on the corner of Moller and 62nd)
When: Weekdays at 5 PM as called (contact Tyler for texts)
Contact: Tyler Douglas (317.702.3885)
Northeast side
Where: Sahm Park (see map below)
When: as called on the Yahoo mailing list.
Broad Ripple
Where: Broad Ripple Park (see map below)
When: Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm
Numbers: usually 7-on-7 w/ subs or a couple games of 5on5 to 7on7
Contact: Monday – David Lichtenberger (lichtenbergerdavid0@gmail.com)
Contact: Thursday – Ryan Elmore (ryan.elmore@gmail.com)
Other games somewhat near Indy can be found at the UPA Indiana site. This list includes Brownsburg, Greenwood, and Plainfield. If you’re not sure if the game is still going, the best bet is to contact the person listed to contact. Often they can help you out or point you to a better resource.