Who We Are

Cactus Cities is a slow pitch softball league for primarily GLBTQ person in Phoenix, Arizona.

The purpose of the CCSL is to foster local, regional, national and international sports competition predominately for gays, lesbians and anyone dedicated to promotion of the amateur athletic experience for persons of all skill level and abilities regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race, creed, religion or national origin. The primary focus of the CCSL will be to provide venues for adult slow-pitch softball competition. Additionally, the organization will endeavor to develop people of all abilities and experience to participate in sports competitions.

League play takes place almost every Sunday, except as noted on the schedule, at Cesar Chavez Park (35th Ave & Baseline). If you are interested in joining league go to the information page and download our liability waiver. In addition, feel free to contact us using our contact page. Your information will be immediately sent to one of our player representatives so they can then contact you and get you started in the league. Likewise, this will allow us to keep you informed of Cactus Cities news and events.

Important Information

Spring league closing cermonies will be held on July 18^th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Cash Inn. As usual, the league will provide food for the event. We will be handing out the spring league awards, inducting members into the local hall of fame, and sending off teams for the World Series, so mark your calendars!

All teams that want to play in the Fall league must let us know by August 23^rd. You may contact any of the board members through email found on the information page or send us an email through our contact form.

Open play for new players to the league will take place on September 13^th at Cesar Chavez from 10:00 AM to 12:00 pm.

Saguaro Cup

April 9 - 11, 2010

All information is posted on our website
www.saguarocup.com

Announcements

League Play
Sept 20, 2009 - Dec 13, 2009
Most Sundays at Cesar Chavez

Oct 4^th, 18^th, 25^th and Nov 29^th
No League Games due to
AIDS Walk, Seniors Tournament and Thanksgiving

2009 Chili Cookoff Results

Judges' Choices for Salsa:

Trojans
Raw
Desert Heat

Judges' Choice for Chili:

Good Guys
Phusion
Venom

People's Choice Awards:

Chili - Raw, crockpot
Salsa - Mad Dogs, molcajete
Booth - Trojan's, softball survival kit
(included a bat pack, 1^st aid kit, and score book)

A big thank you to all participants, volunteers, and supporters for making this year's Chili Cookoff a huge success! We ending up raising over $1,500 for the league, which will help provide fields, umpires, and equipment for upcoming seasons.

Pictures of the event will be posted in the photo section soon.

Why Choose Us?

Not only is Cactus Cities the largest gay sports organization in the valley, but listen to what these people have to say about it, both players and non-players alike.

Adrian P

Well, what can I say? I have been involved in this league for, gulp, 16 years. It has been the most wonderful thing to ever happen in my life (besides you, honey.) Every year has been very special to me. So many memories, so little memory.

I have made SO many friends and friendships, that it's such a community within a community. Everyone, in every city, knows other softball players from all the different tournaments that I/they have attended. The best part is the camaraderie amongst everyone involved.

I have the honor of being inducted into the NAGAAA (North American Gay Amateur Athletic Association) Hall of Fame, lord willing, in 4 years. That is quite an accomplishment for any athlete much less a gay one.

If you ever get the chance, please come out and watch the boys and girls PLAY BALL! It really has been an awesome experience.

Samantha D

So, admittedly, I don't play. But my partner does. And it's wonderful. People bring their dogs, their girlfriends, their grandmas. And yes, I would agree with Adrian. A definite community builder. For instance, I don't even play on a team...but I've been welcomed as a spectator and a friend. And everyone who plays is friendly and outgoing.

A ton of fun. People should just come watch or join a team. I don't know how often they have try outs.

If you come to Cesar Chavez Park on Sunday mornings, you can ask around and I'm sure one of the legit athletes could tell you!

Don't just take their word for it; come out to Cesar Chavez park and see for yourself!