We’re a women’s basketball community with over 700 members. We play organized and competitive pick up games every week in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2016. 

Our documentary is now live! 🎥✨

Dive into the heart of our women’s basketball community to learn about our why:

Our mission is to provide a safe space for women to play basketball year-round, every week, in a supportive, all-female environment. We offer structured, competitive runs where women of all skill levels can reignite their passion for the game, connect with a welcoming community, and grow both on and off the court.

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Weekly competitive indoor basketball games and always positive vibes, join us!

  • Passion

    We love basketball. Even after our careers ended, our passion for the game remains strong. Pick Her Up rekindles this passion weekly in a positive and supportive environment.

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  • Purpose

    We play to compete and have fun. Every Sunday, we organize consistent, structured games for 2 hours, allowing players of all skill levels to improve their game weekly.

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  • Community

    We've grown into a community of over 700 women. Off the court, we are doctors, marketers, and students—diverse, respectful, and supportive. Pick Her Up helps us become more than ourselves.

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The Fine Print

What?

2 hours of women-only pick up basketball
$10 Entry Fee

Who?

Women+ ages 14-60.

Most players have experience playing in high school, many in college, ultimately we are a community filled with players of all skill levels.

When?

Every Sunday — year round
9-11am

Where?

Currently we are playing indoors in Oakland.
When you’re on our email list and sign up to for a particular Sunday run,
you’ll be notified of the exact location & parking details

 

How it works

 

Once you sign up to join our mailing list, every Monday night we add the upcoming Sunday’s sign up page here on this website. If you’re on our email list, you’ll get conveniently notified when it’s live.

After you sign up and pay on our website, you’ll immediately receive a confirmation email with details of the run.

From there, show up and get ready to ball out!

 

Our Community

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“You can feel Pick Her Up’s sense of community from

the first time you walk in. I look forward to PHU every week!”


— Yaya, PHU Player since 2017.


“I get to play competitive basketball without having anxiety

about what others think or dealing with arguments over a foul.

We simply play. I love it.”


— Nelly, PHU Player since 2016


“It’s an outlet for me and I’ve made a few connections

with people at PHU that have become a big part of my life.

PHU is like another home."


— Kristjan, PHU Player since 2018


“Pick Her Up is a fantastic organization that provides not only

a supportive and social community but also hosts the best

pickup basketball in the Bay Area.”


— Esther, PHU Player since 2018

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