Adult Athletic Leagues

The City of Novato Parks and Recreation offers an adult athletic program that stresses high participation, recreation and sportsmanship. The City provides these quality services through a variety of structured leagues which include:

  • Mens Basketball in the fall, winter and summer 
  • Womens Basketball in the spring and summer 
  • Coed Bocce Ball in the summer and fall 
  • Cornhole in the summer and fall
  • Coed Softball in the summer and fall
  • Mens Softball in the summer and fall
  • Coed Volleyball in the fall, winter/spring, and summer
  • Reverse Coed Volleyball in the fall, winter/spring, and summer
  • Womens Volleyball in the summer

The City runs each league according to established rules, regulations, a Code of Conduct, and consequences specific to each sport. Adult athletic participants are subject to basic rules which emphasize sportsmanlike behavior, and the recreational nature of City leagues.

Players shall not... 

  •  Verbally abuse, threaten, lay a hand upon, push, shove, or strike an official, player, or spectator. 
  • Refuse to abide by an official’s decision. 
  • Object to an official’s decision through verbal abuse or throwing an object. 
  • Use unnecessary rough tactics against another person with the intention of causing injury. 
  • Display unsportsmanlike behavior. 
  • Be intoxicated immediately prior to or during a game. Alcohol is not allowed on-site. 
  • Smoke/vape at any recreation event. 
  • Leave trash outside of receptacles provided. 
  • Challenge an official’s authority to impose penalties for violations of the code of conduct

Want to play but don't have a team?
We have " Free Agent List" for the sports of adult basketball, coed and men's softball, and coed volleyball. These lists are used by Novato teams that are looking for a player or two to complete their roster.

To be added to the list please enter your information here.

Please note:

  • Your placement on the Individuals List does not guarantee your placement on a team.
  • Names will remain on this list for one year.