Cactus Cities Softball League | The Premier Softball League in the Southwest
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. A brief history of the league can be found here.
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.
All teams that want to play in the spring league must let us know by January 15th. Individual players may join up until March 14th, when rosters officially close. You may contact any of the board members through email found on the information page or send us an email through our contact form.
One of our own, Rob Pennington, just passed away. For those of you who knew him, he played for the Roscoes Rec team from 1997 to 1999. If you are interested in viewing his memorial service online, it will be available Saturday, March 6th at 3:30 pm MST (Arizona Time), at this website. His obituary which ran in the AZ Republic can be viewed here.
The 2010 Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Roscoes. Entry form for the event can be found here, with entries being $30 for chili and $20 for salsa. Mark your calendars as you are not going to want to miss this fun filled event.
March 28th will be named, 1N10 Day. We will be having the GLBT youth from around the valley particpate in our regular games in various aspects. If you would like to help coordinate this event, please let us know.
League Play
Feb 7, 2010 - May 23, 2010
Most Sundays at Cesar Chavez
April 4th and 11th
No League Games due to
Easter and Saguaro Cup
Judges' Choices for Salsa:
Judges' Choice for Chili:
People's Choice Awards:
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 are posted in the photo section.
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!
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