Hampton Roads is fortunate to be home two LGBT softball leagues, The Women’s United Softball Association (WUSA) and the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Softball Association (MAASA).
Women’s United Softball Association (WUSA)Women’s United Softball Association
WUSA was established in 1982 for the people of the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas to play softball in a safe, friendly environment. The league was established to provide a place to go for people with alternative lifestyles. Since its inception, the league has strived to provide a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere for both men and women whether gay, transgendered or bisexual! It became a place for everyone to come together as a community on a Sunday and cook out, enjoy each other and play softball!
Currently WUSA is comprised of eight teams, they are: ATF, CREW, JOKERS, LAGERHEADS, PUSH PLAY, RENEGADES, SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION & WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT.
The Hershee Bar, located in Norfolk VA, is WUSA’s patron saint as they have supported the league since its inception and provide a place to go after the games, provide an opportunity for socializing, fundraisers, sponsorship funds and so much more.
To get involved with WUSA, check out their website here.
Mid-Atlantic Amateur Softball Association (MAASA)
Since its formation in 1985, the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Softball Association (MAASA) has provided gay and lesbian players and their friends a fun, positive environment of competition and camaraderie.
The league includes players of all ability levels, novice to all-star, who compete in weekly game
s throughout the Spring and Summer. Many of our teams also travel to places like Atlanta, Tampa, Chicago, Toronto, and Portland to play in annual softball tournaments.
Each year, MAASA teams participate in the World Series sponsored by our national organization, the North American Gay Amateur Athletics Alliance (NAGAAA). They are also a member of the Amateur Softball Association (ASA).
New players are always welcome. We also encourage formation of new teams and stand ready to lend advice and assistance.
Play dates for the 2016 season are as follows:
April 17, 24
May 1, 15, 22
June 5, 12, 26
July 10, 24
August 7 (one-pitch tournament)
Mid-Atlantic Amateur Softball Association is a Not-For-Profit organization. If you would like more information about MAASA, email play@mid-atlanticsoftball.org or check out their website here.
Mid-Atlantic Amateur Softball Association
DBA/ MAASA
4604 Templar Drive
Portsmouth, Va 23703
757-342-6682
