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The Big Apple Softball League is NYC's ONLY LGBTQIA+ softball league since 1977. We were founded to provide a league open and inclusive to all regardless of race, religion, age, gender expression or sexual orientation. We play a Spring and a Fall Season. Come Play!

Why Join Big Apple Softball League?

BASL plays double-header slowpitch softball games on Saturdays & Sundays in a Spring/Summer Season. We aren't just about softball! We host numerous parties and events throughout the year including an Opening Party, End of Season Awards Ceremony, our annual HoliGay Party and monthly league wide socials. Our teams also host happy hours and fundraisers.

Playing with the BASL is a great way to get involved in the LGBTQIA+ Community both on and off the field.

Spring 2024 Returning Player Registration!

Spring Returning Player Registration is now LIVE!

  • Registration is $125

Registration Link

Any questions, please email webteam@bigapplesoftball.com

New Player Information

New player Pre-registration is NOW LIVE! Sign up for Recruitment Day 2024 at one of the links below.

  •  W+/WTNB - 

    Our March 23 recruitment day for W+/WTNB is currently full, but please join our waitlist to be notified about additional recruitment days and pickup player opportunities. 

    The Women+/WTNB Division is open to cis-women, trans men and women, and non-binary folks who prefer a space where participants are not cis-men. It is made up of three subdivisions where skill levels vary from "experienced" to "never played."

 

  •  Open - The Open Conference is open to anyone. Open is inclusive of subdivisions where skill levels vary from “experienced” to “never played.” 

Big Apple Softball League (BASL) is NYC's only LGBTQIA+ softball league. Founded in 1977, we are aimed at providing an open and inclusive environment through the sports of recreational softball. We offer spring and fall seasons at ALL skill levels, and host various social events. 

We play double-header slowpitch softball games on Saturdays & Sundays in a Spring/Summer Season, but we aren't just about softball! We host numerous parties and events throughout the year including an Opening Party, End of Season Awards Ceremony, our annual HoliGay Party, and monthly league-wide socials. Our teams also host happy hours and fundraisers.

Playing with the BASL is a great way to get involved in the LGBTQIA+ Community both on and off the field.

Congratulations and Thank You

This past winter, the Big Apple Softball League’s very own Ginny Lentino was selected as the winner of the Fourth Annual Carey the Torch Award from the W. P. Carey Foundation.  This award brought a $10,000 donation to the Big Apple Softball League.  The Carey the Torch Award honors individuals who best exemplify Bill Carey’s sense of duty and lifelong commitment to “Doing Good While Doing Well” by making a positive impact on their community.  

Although she has a quiet demeanor, Ginny’s impact on our league and community has been undeniable.  Ginny’s rookie season was over thirty years ago when one of the only safe places for our people to express themselves openly was in a gay bar.  Over the past three decades, Ginny has generously volunteered her time and energy in leadership roles to give back to her beloved softball league and the greater LGBTQ community.  Her efforts have enabled countless individuals to participate in not only an athletic space but a queer community that fosters inclusion, diversity, safety, and family.  As a member of BASL, she has also raised countless charitable funds for the queer community and beyond.  She was the first woman inducted into the BASL Hall of Fame.  Ginny is the kind smile that welcomes new players and mentors new leaders.

The league would like to honor Ginny for winning the W. P. Carey the Torch Award and thank her for bringing this donation into the league which will help Big Apple Softball grow even more.  Thank you Ginny Lentino and thanks to the W.P. Carey Foundation.

Written by April Reed

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