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NEW YORK CITY GAY BASKETBALL LEAGUE The New York City Gay Basketball League (NYCGBL) is New York's first official gay basketball league. We maintain an athletic environment free of discrimination for members and friends of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. The league promotes positive values in our community and will fight to eliminate negative stereotypes associated with LGBT athletics. The NYCGBL has a number of teams in various divisions and skill levels for both Men and Women divisions. [edit] MISSION STATEMENT The New York City Gay Basketball League provides an environment free of harassment and discrimination for members and friends of the LGBT community to play basketball and fulfill their athletic aspirations.

[edit] HISTORY In 2006, a group of sports enthusiasts noticed that New York City had a number of athletic teams for those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community but yet no structured basketball league. Thus, they took it upon themselves to create New York's first official gay basketball league. Men's Division games are held the Field House at Chelsea Piers. Women's Division games are held at LREI (Elisabeth Irwin Little Red School).

[edit] GIVING BACK The NYCGBL is a non-profit organization, We are always looking for support to those who want to give back to the community. Teams are sponsored by a number of businesses around New York City. To inquire about sponsorship and its benefits, send an email to play@nycgaybasketball.org