Draft:Adult free agent

In amateur sports, an adult free agent is a player who is available to sign with other sports clubs or sports teams. This player is not obligated to solely play for any specific team. In some circumstances, the adult free agent's options are limited by league rules.

Many sports have a steady demand for adult free agents to help fill gaps in their team squads. This is common in adult soccer (association football), hockey and basketball. Most amateur adult free agents play just for the love of the sport. Nonetheless, some atheletes are in significant demand and get paid to play. .

Association Football
In amateur association football, an adult free agent is either a player that has been released by a football club and now is no longer affiliated with any league. Oftentimes, players are simply looking for a change in culture, additional playing time, building new relationship, travelling or desiring a new challenge.

In many cases, players list themselves as free agents on local city community and club websites such as:


 * 1) Columbus Adult League in Westerville, Ohio
 * 2) The City of Yorba Linda, Yorba Linda, California
 * 3) The City of Burleson Parks & Recreation, Burleson, Texas

In addition, free web service apps such as Subsneeded.com allow adult free agents to list their profile to be found by teams independent of any league or organization. Furthermore, there are numerous social media, local community sites and Facebook groups that can help players looking for teams and teams looking for players.

Ice Hockey
In adult hockey, adult free agents are in extremely high demand especially in the goaltender position. Goaltenders face extensive physical strain and are more prone to injuries. They also require specific goaltender equipment and extensive training which can be expensive

There are a number of web apps that charge teams looking for last minute or substitute goalies for their hockey game. These include:


 * 1) Puckapp allows hockey teams to quickly find and rent hockey goalies.
 * 2) GoalieUp is another goalie app based out of Quebec.
 * 3) MyPuck specializes in call-up goalies for shinnies and tournaments.

There are also free web apps and social media groups that help connect hockey players with teams.