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Zog Sports coming to Brooklyn
Josh Guttman | September 19, 2007
Zog Sports, the popular social network sports league, which has been operating in Manhattan for several years, announced they will start leagues in Brooklyn this fall. Initially, Zog will do kickball in prospect park and touch football in downtown Brooklyn. According to Zog’s website, kickball is already sold out and a few spots still remain for touch football. Players can sign up as individuals, small groups or teams. Levels span the gamut from semi-serious players to extremely casual. This is great news for the borough!!
Zog Sports was founded in 2002 by Robert Herzog, who wanted to provide a vehicle for young professionals in their 20s and 30s to participate in group sports with a social component that includes giving to charity. The organization was inspired by the outpouring of support Herzog witnessed following the events of September 11. As of this past season, Zog celebrated 35,000 participants since inception. Initially, touch football will take place at Brooklyn Polytechnic High School and Kickball at Parade Ground (Field #9) in Prospect Park. Come winter, they’ll add basketball, volleyball and dodgeball, and next spring, they’ll add outdoor soccer and softball to the mix. There is also mention of adding bowling and other non-conventional sports that may be a good fit for Brooklyn. A percentage of the registration fees and proceeds from bars where teams congregate after games goes towards a charity that the team selects.
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