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Our goal is to bring LGBT basketball to everyone that wants to play.

OPEN PLAY

Start a LGBT basketball group. We can show you how.

PARTICIPATION

All levels and abilities are encouraged and welcome to play. NGBA offers four division.

MENTORS

Fundamentals are the foundation of basketball. Mentors are needed to help new players learn the game.

FUNDRAISING

All donation collected go directly back into operation of the NGBA.

SPORTMANSHIP

Members of the league shall show respect for all referees, players, captains, guests and NGBA Staff at all times.

TEAMWORK

Players shall be supportive of their teammates, respectful and kind to players of opposing teams, referees, and guests, at all times.

ENCOURAGE

Support your teammates with positive affirmations.

MEMBERSHIP

NGBA is a membership organization. You must be a paid member to participate in events. Discounts are available.

CALCULATE YOUR BMI

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

Commonly accepted BMI ranges are underweight: under 18.5 kg/cm2, normal weight: 18.5 to 25, overweight: 25 to 30, obese: over 30.

*Example: 165cm and 63kg – BMI is 23

Your height (cm)

Your weight (kg)

TotalBMI

OUR PRINCIPLES

Be who you are and play the game that you love in a safe and welcoming environment.

Joining a team is very exciting but it can also be a little bit daunting: new players, new routine etc. To help give you the best start we’ve put together useful information about basketball competitions.

A nonjudgemental space where you can explore YOU and play ball.

A place where you will not be marginalized by your athletic ability and skill level.

Find lifelong friends in cities across the USA and the world.

Basketball is just an excuse for us to get together.

Extended family.

Bring your community together through basketball.

LEARN MORE

OUR TEAM

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BASKETBALL CLUBCITY LEAGUES

Here are a few of the LGBTQ basketball leagues from around the USA.

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LOS ANGELES

Lambda Basketball – serving Los Angeles and Orange County – has provided the LGBT community and its allies with a well organized and friendly environment for those who enjoy the game of basketball.

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SAN FRANCISCO

The San Francisco Gay Basketball Association has seen hundreds of players pass through its doors over the last 30 years — highly skilled and less skilled

NEW YORK

The league promotes positive values in our community and will fight to eliminate negative stereotypes associated with LGBT athletics.

AUSTIN TX

Our mission is to offer the Central Texas lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community and our straight allies the opportunity to experience and enjoy recreational basketball in a competitive, inclusive, and affirming environment.

BOSTON

The Boston Gay Basketball League was founded in 1994 to create a basketball environment with competition and sportsmanship for the LGBT community & friends

DALLAS

The Dallas Lone Star Basketball Association was founded in 2012 (League was called Dallas GBA). This league was created for LGBTAQ men and women to create an atmosphere for athletes.