DETROIT — Metro Detroit Softball League (MDSL) officially launched their newly designed website on Wednesday, Feb. 17 to prepare for the upcoming 2016 summer softball season beginning on May 1. The website will allow new players that are interested in joining the LGBT organization to register online, where it is expected the league will have the largest amount of participants in league history with 30 teams and approximately 550 players joining. More information about the league and how to register can be found at mdsl.org.
The website was redesigned for both players and managers so they can easily access the information needed for the 2016 season. Additionally, the softball league was able to create an easier registration process to allow more participants to join the organization. "We are always looking to reach out to members of the LGBT community and increase the diversity and social atmosphere of our league," Commissioner Robert Hellar said.
The MDSL is open to all persons who wish to play softball, regardless of sexual orientation, gender or gender identity. In addition, over 30 local businesses and supporters have sponsored the league, making the organization affordable for all players.
"MDSL relies on the generosity of our sponsors to keep the player fees quite reasonable and at the same time, the players are able to give back to the sponsors by supporting their businesses," Hellar said.
MDSL offers a 14 week season starting on May 1 and ending on Aug. 28. Each team plays two games on Sundays at Borden Park in Rochester Hills. After the games are finished, players are encouraged to attend "bar-of-the-week" hosted by the league's sponsors. This allows players to give back to the sponsors as well as meet other LGBT persons in the Detroit community.
The Metro Detroit Softball League is the only gay and lesbian softball league in the Metro Detroit area serving Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Since 1985, this organization has offered recreational and competitive level play in different divisions for members of the LGBT community and its allies.
Metro Detroit Softball League Launches Newly Designed Website
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