(2021 Women+ fall ball teams Gang Green and Tropic Like It’s Hot, photo by Deb Brunswick)
Registration for Fall Ball 2021 is now open. Our season will begin on Saturday September 11th, and end by November 6th. We will not have games on Saturday October 9th.
Before registering, we would like you to understand the differences between the two divisions that make up the Big Apple Softball League, Open and Women+ Divisions. During the Fall each of these divisions consists of 4 teams for a total of 8 teams.
Open Division is open to anyone.
CLICK Registration link for OPEN DIVISION
Both the Women+ and Open have subdivisions where skill levels vary from “experienced” to “never played”.
Women+ Division is open to cis-women, trans men and women, and non-binary folks who would prefer a space where participants are not cis-men. Women+ Division is full for the fall season. We are a welcoming league and our primary season is in the Spring/Summer (just finished), and so the Fall season is sometimes an opportunity to get picked up and join an existing Spring team. It’s possible that you could be picked up by a womens+ team for the spring league by gaining experience in the fall even if it is in the Open Division.
Fees:
$50.00 per player (Player fee includes: team shirt, umpire fees, field permits, and league operating expenses)
Registration Details:
When registering players should note their MAIN position, secondary position, and tertiary position. The first two are required. The third might be a position that you would like to improve or learn to play.
We built our Fall Season to be a social season and one that is welcoming to players that are new to our league. In order to achieve this we make sure that all of the teams within the two divisions will play at the same time. Doing this makes it so people don’t necessarily have to play on the same team as other people that you know since you will always begin and end at the same time. That said, if there is someone particular that you need to be paired with, there’s a space to indicate the “Name of additional player (if any) to be paired with”. If you need to be paired with someone, you need to indicate it here. Note that both players MUST match in the pair. Meaning Benny Baseball wants to be paired with Greg Glove. Benny must input Greg Glove on their registration form and Greg must indicate Benny Baseball on their registration form. Players that do not indicate reciprocating names will not automatically be placed on the same teams.
How will teams be formed? We will be forming teams based on the background information that you shared with us on the recruitment day or waitlist form with the goal of ensuring teams are balanced with regard to skill level.
We are happy to announce our Recruitment Days for 2021! Your safety is important to us. As such, we will be following all COVID protocols at all of our Recruitment Days. EVERYONE in attendance MUST WEAR A MASK that properly covers both their NOSE and MOUTH.
The recommended attire for Recruitment Day is comfortable athletic wear, as you will be throwing, fielding and batting balls. Additionally, participants should bring their own gloves and water. We will have balls, bats, and a small selection of used but sanitized gloves. If you’ve never played softball before, THAT’S OK!! Many of our players joined our league having never played and developed and grew their skills by playing on one of our teams.
Recruitment Day 1 WOMEN+ DIVISION ONLY
Saturday, March 27th 10am-2pm
Chelsea Park (27th St. btwn 9th/10th Ave)
AstroTurf Field
Recruitment Day 2 OPEN DIVISION & WOMEN+ DIVISION
Saturday, April 3rd
Open Division: 10am-12:30pm
Women+ Division: 12:30pm-3pm
Chelsea Park (27th St. btwn 9th/10th Ave)
AstroTurf Field
Recruitment Day 3 OPEN DIVISION & WOMEN+ DIVISION (ONLY IF NEEDED)
Saturday, April 10th 10am-2pm
Randall’s Island (Field 33/34)
Grass Field
What is the difference between the OPEN and WOMEN+ Divisions?
Women+ Division is open to cis-women, trans men and women, and non-binary folks who would prefer a space where participants are not cis-men. Open Division is open to anyone.
Both the Women+ and Open have subdivisions where skill levels vary from “experienced” to “never played”.
If you’re still not sure and you have more questions, or you just want to say “Hi!”, don’t hesitate to reach out to join@bigapplesoftball.com! We look forward to seeing you on the field!
Dear BASL community:
Please note that we have our community-wide virtual town hall this Thursday, March 25, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
As a reminder, we plan to talk about our plans for the upcoming season and answer any questions that you may have.
Email hello@bigapplesoftball.com for Zoom details if you did not receive an email from TeamSnap.
If there are specific issues that you’d like us to address during the town hall or questions you might like to submit in advance, please feel free to email Sam Permutt at secretary@bigapplesoftball.com.
See you on Thursday,
The BASL Executive Board
As we are all aware, the New York City region has taken extraordinary precautions to slow the spread of the COVID19 coronavirus. In the interest of the health of our members and new recruits, the Big Apple Softball League will postpone the Recruitment Days that were originally scheduled for March 28 and April 4. We will announce a new date for recruitment as soon as we can.
The league is considering all options to ensure that we get to play this spring and summer. Teams should expect a delay in starting the season, but the length of that delay won’t be clear for a while.
As a reminder, our next Governing Body meeting is confirmed for Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 PM. It will be via webinar/teleconference. This is a chance for everyone to ask questions and give input. Managers should look out for another email with the details on this remote meeting.
In the meantime, we encourage everyone to stay healthy and look out for each other. Together, we look forward to working through this challenging time.
Big Apple Softball is partnering with Sony Pictures to offer free tickets to a screening of Charlie’s Angels ahead of its wide theatrical release. Join us this Monday, 11/11 at 7:30pm at the Regal Essex 14 theater! Click blow to get your passes, but move quickly because they are limited to 25 pairs and will go fast
Location:
Regal Essex 14
115 Delancey St. New York, NY 10002
Date & Time:
11/11/2019
07:30 PM
BASL is happy to offer discounted tickets to THE ARCHIVETTES, directed by Megan Rossman, a player on Green-Batten’s Dive Bar team. The New York premiere at NewFest will screen on October 27 at 1:30pm. Click here for a direct link to the discounted tickets, or use promo code NF19BASL at NewFest.org.
About the Film
Led by local heroes Deb Edel and Joan Nestle in the 1970s, a group of young lesbians frustrated by misogyny and homophobia within academia huddled together and built an accessible archive of lesbian documents and artifacts for those conducting research, both professional and personal. The location: a bedroom in a modest apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
In its nearly 50 years of existence, the Lesbian Herstory Archives has weathered many storms, from the feminist sex wars to a move to Brooklyn. Today, with its founders in their seventies, the Archives is staring down its next challenge: a change in leadership. This highly anticipated feature debut from Megan Rossman is a thoughtful and more intergenerational expansion of NewFest 2016 Audience Award winner for Best Documentary short, LOVE LETTER RESCUE SQUAD.
Watch the Trailer
Join our Sachs Division for their Annual Fundraiser at The Monster Friday, July 26th Starting at 6:00pm. There will be 2-4-1 Drink Specials and some amazing Raffle Prizes!
All funds will go towards the Jesters, Clippers & Comets!
Big Apple Softball League is run by committees of volunteers (see the current List of Board Members) and we are opening nominations for the board positions entering new terms for this upcoming season. Board positions are a great way to get more involved in the league!
The current Positions Open for Nomination are:
- All Division Representative Positions (1 Year Term)
- Assistant Commissioner (Open) (2 Year Term)
- Assistant Commissioner (Women+) (2 Year Term)
- Treasurer (2 Year Term)
Important things to Note:
- If you think you have what it takes to run for a position you can nominate yourself!
- If you would like to be a division rep you must actively be playing in that division during your term!
- If two or more people accept nominations for a position we will organize an anonymous electronic vote
- We will announce the new board members at the Awards Party.
- If you have any questions reach out to the nomination committee (It is made up of board members not currently up for reelection so our current Commissioner Mike & Secretary Emma) at nominations@bigapplesoftball.com
Checkout the responsibilities of the Board Members below and submit the form to nominate a BASL member or yourself:
Duties and Responsibilities of the Assistant Commissioner (Open Division)
Assume the duties of the Commissioner in the Commissioner’s absence
Assume the office of Commissioner in the event the office becomes vacant, or call for a Special Election to fill the vacancy
Perform any duties assigned to him/her by the Commissioner and/or the Governing Body
Be a designated co-signer of BASL checks
Maintain and distribute Team Rosters
Coordinate the BASL Fall League (Open Division) or appoint an alternate representative
Duties and Responsibilities of the Assistant Commissioner (Women’s Division)
Assume the duties of the Commissioner in the absence of both the Commissioner and the Assistant Commissioner (Open Division)
Assume the office of Commissioner in the event this office and the office of Assistant
Commissioner (Open Division) become vacant, or call for a Special Election to fill the vacancies
Perform any duties assigned to him/her by the Commissioner and/or the Governing Body
Be a designated co-signer of BASL checks
Maintain and distribute Team Rosters
Coordinate the BASL Fall League (Women’s Division) or appoint an alternate representative
Duties and Responsibilities of the Treasurer
Assume the duties of the Commissioner in the absence of the Commissioner, Assistant
Commissioner (Open), and the Assistant Commissioner (Women’s Division)
Assume the office of Commissioner in the event this office, the office of the Assistant Commissioner (Open), and the Assistant Commissioner (Women’s Division) become vacant, or call for a Special Election to fill the vacancies
Act as the custodian of BASL funds
Keep an inventory of all BASL property
Prepare all approved BASL checks for disbursement, except in an emergency, when he shall assign this duty to the Commissioner
Be a designated co-signer of all BASL checks
In consultation with the Executive Committee, prepare a yearly budget for presentation to, and approval of, the Governing Body at its November meeting
Present a year-end written financial statement at the January Governing Body meeting
Present a written financial statement at each regular Governing Body meeting
Be a standing member of all committees involving the finances of the BASL
Provide to the membership a copy of the BASL Budget and Year-end Financial Report after presentation to, and approval by, the Governing Body
Submit yearly income tax reports to the IRS
Perform any duties assigned to him/her by the Commissioner and/or the Governing Body
Division Representatives Responsibilities:
Assist the Executive Committee in carrying out its duties with respect to the teams in his/her division. These duties shall specifically include:
Be a liaison to his/her division’s teams
Be a member of the Scheduling Committee
Advise division teams on the completing of their NAGAAA or ASANA ratings
Join the Big Apple Softball League for World Pride 2019 in New York City!
We will be Marching in TWO Groups this year:
Group 1: Will be Marching with our New Sponsor, Coney Island Brewing, and their Mermaid Pride Float!
The Mermaid Float will have refreshments available, a DJ, Coney Island Brewing swag to distribute, storage space for small bags only, BASL Pride Shirts for marchers & Stickers to distribute!
Coney Island Brewing will be stepping off around 5:00pm but we will plan to meet before at a local bar to grab a cold Mermaid Pilsner before heading to the float together. #productPlacement
There is only space for 30 Pride Marchers. There is a $15 deposit to secure your spot* with the float and it will be first come, first serve so don’t snooze on this! You must fille out the form below AND venmo @paige-ponzeka your $15 deposit with your name and email to secure your spot.
*All deposit money will go towards Pride Swag! No refunds will be issued 48 hours before the Pride March.
All Marchers are asked to signup here.
Group 2: Will be Marching behind the MLB Float!
This group will have BASL Pride Shirts and Stickers to distribute and will carry the BASL Pride Banner!
This is the same set up as last year so anyone that marched last year is familiar with how the Marching Group works.
Launch Time: TBD! (We will follow up with information as soon as we know)
There is no charge to walk with group 2! Just Signup and show-up!
All Marchers are asked to signup here.
Questions? Email Paige at webmaster@bigapplesoftball.com
(2021 Women+ fall ball teams Gang Green and Tropic Like It’s Hot, photo by Deb Brunswick)
Registration for Fall Ball 2021 is now open. Our season will begin on Saturday September 11th, and end by November 6th. We will not have games on Saturday October 9th.
Before registering, we would like you to understand the differences between the two divisions that make up the Big Apple Softball League, Open and Women+ Divisions. During the Fall each of these divisions consists of 4 teams for a total of 8 teams.
Open Division is open to anyone.
CLICK Registration link for OPEN DIVISION
Both the Women+ and Open have subdivisions where skill levels vary from “experienced” to “never played”.
Women+ Division is open to cis-women, trans men and women, and non-binary folks who would prefer a space where participants are not cis-men. Women+ Division is full for the fall season. We are a welcoming league and our primary season is in the Spring/Summer (just finished), and so the Fall season is sometimes an opportunity to get picked up and join an existing Spring team. It’s possible that you could be picked up by a womens+ team for the spring league by gaining experience in the fall even if it is in the Open Division.
Fees:
$50.00 per player (Player fee includes: team shirt, umpire fees, field permits, and league operating expenses)
Registration Details:
When registering players should note their MAIN position, secondary position, and tertiary position. The first two are required. The third might be a position that you would like to improve or learn to play.
We built our Fall Season to be a social season and one that is welcoming to players that are new to our league. In order to achieve this we make sure that all of the teams within the two divisions will play at the same time. Doing this makes it so people don’t necessarily have to play on the same team as other people that you know since you will always begin and end at the same time. That said, if there is someone particular that you need to be paired with, there’s a space to indicate the “Name of additional player (if any) to be paired with”. If you need to be paired with someone, you need to indicate it here. Note that both players MUST match in the pair. Meaning Benny Baseball wants to be paired with Greg Glove. Benny must input Greg Glove on their registration form and Greg must indicate Benny Baseball on their registration form. Players that do not indicate reciprocating names will not automatically be placed on the same teams.
How will teams be formed? We will be forming teams based on the background information that you shared with us on the recruitment day or waitlist form with the goal of ensuring teams are balanced with regard to skill level.
We are happy to announce our Recruitment Days for 2021! Your safety is important to us. As such, we will be following all COVID protocols at all of our Recruitment Days. EVERYONE in attendance MUST WEAR A MASK that properly covers both their NOSE and MOUTH.
The recommended attire for Recruitment Day is comfortable athletic wear, as you will be throwing, fielding and batting balls. Additionally, participants should bring their own gloves and water. We will have balls, bats, and a small selection of used but sanitized gloves. If you’ve never played softball before, THAT’S OK!! Many of our players joined our league having never played and developed and grew their skills by playing on one of our teams.
Recruitment Day 1 WOMEN+ DIVISION ONLY
Saturday, March 27th 10am-2pm
Chelsea Park (27th St. btwn 9th/10th Ave)
AstroTurf Field
Recruitment Day 2 OPEN DIVISION & WOMEN+ DIVISION
Saturday, April 3rd
Open Division: 10am-12:30pm
Women+ Division: 12:30pm-3pm
Chelsea Park (27th St. btwn 9th/10th Ave)
AstroTurf Field
Recruitment Day 3 OPEN DIVISION & WOMEN+ DIVISION (ONLY IF NEEDED)
Saturday, April 10th 10am-2pm
Randall’s Island (Field 33/34)
Grass Field
What is the difference between the OPEN and WOMEN+ Divisions?
Women+ Division is open to cis-women, trans men and women, and non-binary folks who would prefer a space where participants are not cis-men. Open Division is open to anyone.
Both the Women+ and Open have subdivisions where skill levels vary from “experienced” to “never played”.
If you’re still not sure and you have more questions, or you just want to say “Hi!”, don’t hesitate to reach out to join@bigapplesoftball.com! We look forward to seeing you on the field!
Dear BASL community:
Please note that we have our community-wide virtual town hall this Thursday, March 25, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
As a reminder, we plan to talk about our plans for the upcoming season and answer any questions that you may have.
Email hello@bigapplesoftball.com for Zoom details if you did not receive an email from TeamSnap.
If there are specific issues that you’d like us to address during the town hall or questions you might like to submit in advance, please feel free to email Sam Permutt at secretary@bigapplesoftball.com.
See you on Thursday,
The BASL Executive Board
As we are all aware, the New York City region has taken extraordinary precautions to slow the spread of the COVID19 coronavirus. In the interest of the health of our members and new recruits, the Big Apple Softball League will postpone the Recruitment Days that were originally scheduled for March 28 and April 4. We will announce a new date for recruitment as soon as we can.
The league is considering all options to ensure that we get to play this spring and summer. Teams should expect a delay in starting the season, but the length of that delay won’t be clear for a while.
As a reminder, our next Governing Body meeting is confirmed for Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 PM. It will be via webinar/teleconference. This is a chance for everyone to ask questions and give input. Managers should look out for another email with the details on this remote meeting.
In the meantime, we encourage everyone to stay healthy and look out for each other. Together, we look forward to working through this challenging time.
Big Apple Softball is partnering with Sony Pictures to offer free tickets to a screening of Charlie’s Angels ahead of its wide theatrical release. Join us this Monday, 11/11 at 7:30pm at the Regal Essex 14 theater! Click blow to get your passes, but move quickly because they are limited to 25 pairs and will go fast
Location:
Regal Essex 14
115 Delancey St. New York, NY 10002
Date & Time:
11/11/2019
07:30 PM
BASL is happy to offer discounted tickets to THE ARCHIVETTES, directed by Megan Rossman, a player on Green-Batten’s Dive Bar team. The New York premiere at NewFest will screen on October 27 at 1:30pm. Click here for a direct link to the discounted tickets, or use promo code NF19BASL at NewFest.org.
About the Film
Led by local heroes Deb Edel and Joan Nestle in the 1970s, a group of young lesbians frustrated by misogyny and homophobia within academia huddled together and built an accessible archive of lesbian documents and artifacts for those conducting research, both professional and personal. The location: a bedroom in a modest apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
In its nearly 50 years of existence, the Lesbian Herstory Archives has weathered many storms, from the feminist sex wars to a move to Brooklyn. Today, with its founders in their seventies, the Archives is staring down its next challenge: a change in leadership. This highly anticipated feature debut from Megan Rossman is a thoughtful and more intergenerational expansion of NewFest 2016 Audience Award winner for Best Documentary short, LOVE LETTER RESCUE SQUAD.
Watch the Trailer
Join our Sachs Division for their Annual Fundraiser at The Monster Friday, July 26th Starting at 6:00pm. There will be 2-4-1 Drink Specials and some amazing Raffle Prizes!
All funds will go towards the Jesters, Clippers & Comets!
Big Apple Softball League is run by committees of volunteers (see the current List of Board Members) and we are opening nominations for the board positions entering new terms for this upcoming season. Board positions are a great way to get more involved in the league!
The current Positions Open for Nomination are:
- All Division Representative Positions (1 Year Term)
- Assistant Commissioner (Open) (2 Year Term)
- Assistant Commissioner (Women+) (2 Year Term)
- Treasurer (2 Year Term)
Important things to Note:
- If you think you have what it takes to run for a position you can nominate yourself!
- If you would like to be a division rep you must actively be playing in that division during your term!
- If two or more people accept nominations for a position we will organize an anonymous electronic vote
- We will announce the new board members at the Awards Party.
- If you have any questions reach out to the nomination committee (It is made up of board members not currently up for reelection so our current Commissioner Mike & Secretary Emma) at nominations@bigapplesoftball.com
Checkout the responsibilities of the Board Members below and submit the form to nominate a BASL member or yourself:
Duties and Responsibilities of the Assistant Commissioner (Open Division)
Assume the duties of the Commissioner in the Commissioner’s absence
Assume the office of Commissioner in the event the office becomes vacant, or call for a Special Election to fill the vacancy
Perform any duties assigned to him/her by the Commissioner and/or the Governing Body
Be a designated co-signer of BASL checks
Maintain and distribute Team Rosters
Coordinate the BASL Fall League (Open Division) or appoint an alternate representative
Duties and Responsibilities of the Assistant Commissioner (Women’s Division)
Assume the duties of the Commissioner in the absence of both the Commissioner and the Assistant Commissioner (Open Division)
Assume the office of Commissioner in the event this office and the office of Assistant
Commissioner (Open Division) become vacant, or call for a Special Election to fill the vacancies
Perform any duties assigned to him/her by the Commissioner and/or the Governing Body
Be a designated co-signer of BASL checks
Maintain and distribute Team Rosters
Coordinate the BASL Fall League (Women’s Division) or appoint an alternate representative
Duties and Responsibilities of the Treasurer
Assume the duties of the Commissioner in the absence of the Commissioner, Assistant
Commissioner (Open), and the Assistant Commissioner (Women’s Division)
Assume the office of Commissioner in the event this office, the office of the Assistant Commissioner (Open), and the Assistant Commissioner (Women’s Division) become vacant, or call for a Special Election to fill the vacancies
Act as the custodian of BASL funds
Keep an inventory of all BASL property
Prepare all approved BASL checks for disbursement, except in an emergency, when he shall assign this duty to the Commissioner
Be a designated co-signer of all BASL checks
In consultation with the Executive Committee, prepare a yearly budget for presentation to, and approval of, the Governing Body at its November meeting
Present a year-end written financial statement at the January Governing Body meeting
Present a written financial statement at each regular Governing Body meeting
Be a standing member of all committees involving the finances of the BASL
Provide to the membership a copy of the BASL Budget and Year-end Financial Report after presentation to, and approval by, the Governing Body
Submit yearly income tax reports to the IRS
Perform any duties assigned to him/her by the Commissioner and/or the Governing Body
Division Representatives Responsibilities:
Assist the Executive Committee in carrying out its duties with respect to the teams in his/her division. These duties shall specifically include:
Be a liaison to his/her division’s teams
Be a member of the Scheduling Committee
Advise division teams on the completing of their NAGAAA or ASANA ratings
Join the Big Apple Softball League for World Pride 2019 in New York City!
We will be Marching in TWO Groups this year:
Group 1: Will be Marching with our New Sponsor, Coney Island Brewing, and their Mermaid Pride Float!
The Mermaid Float will have refreshments available, a DJ, Coney Island Brewing swag to distribute, storage space for small bags only, BASL Pride Shirts for marchers & Stickers to distribute!
Coney Island Brewing will be stepping off around 5:00pm but we will plan to meet before at a local bar to grab a cold Mermaid Pilsner before heading to the float together. #productPlacement
There is only space for 30 Pride Marchers. There is a $15 deposit to secure your spot* with the float and it will be first come, first serve so don’t snooze on this! You must fille out the form below AND venmo @paige-ponzeka your $15 deposit with your name and email to secure your spot.
*All deposit money will go towards Pride Swag! No refunds will be issued 48 hours before the Pride March.
All Marchers are asked to signup here.
Group 2: Will be Marching behind the MLB Float!
This group will have BASL Pride Shirts and Stickers to distribute and will carry the BASL Pride Banner!
This is the same set up as last year so anyone that marched last year is familiar with how the Marching Group works.
Launch Time: TBD! (We will follow up with information as soon as we know)
There is no charge to walk with group 2! Just Signup and show-up!
All Marchers are asked to signup here.
Questions? Email Paige at webmaster@bigapplesoftball.com
