ABOUT

Big Apple Recreational Sports is New York City’s non-profit, community-minded co-ed sports league for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and LGBTQI-friendly New Yorkers who want to play competitive sports in an athletic environment free of harassment, discrimination and drama. Our leagues are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants.

OUR MISSION

To foster a community of players that extends beyond the lanes, courts, and fields.

Statement of Support for the Trans Community

At Big Apple Recreational Sports, we believe in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming space for everyone—on and off the field. We want to be unequivocally clear: we stand in full support of the trans community.

Our Women, Trans, and Non-Binary (WTNB) Division was created to embody this commitment to actively creating space for our Trans and Non-binary community members to thrive. Sports should be a space for joy, connection, and empowerment, not exclusion.

Big Apple Recreational Sports is proud to be a community where trans rights are human rights, and where inclusion isn’t just a value—it’s a promise. We encourage players to join the division (WTNB or Open) that aligns with their identity and where they feel most comfortable.