Bats Balls and Family: The History of the SFGLAA

Schedule

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1300 E Sunrise Blvd | Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Bats, Balls, and Family celebrates the vibrant legacy of the South Florida Gay Amateur Athletic Association (SFGLAA)
About this Event
Bats Balls and Family: The History of the South Florida Amateur Athletic AssociationHester and Ross GalleriesOn display September 12th – November 2nd

Exhibit Opening Reception:Friday, September 12 | 6:00 PM

Step onto the field where identity, resilience, and camaraderie take center stage. Bats, Balls, and Family celebrates the vibrant legacy of the South Florida Gay Amateur Athletic Association (SFGLAA), spotlighting the athletes who transformed diamonds and courts into arenas of empowerment, belonging, and pride.

This spirited exhibition traces how LGBTQ+ players—often sidelined in mainstream sports—built a dynamic community rooted in teamwork, visibility, and joy. Through decades of games, friendships, and fierce competition, SFGLAA became more than a league—it became a lifeline, a chosen family, and a powerful symbol of what it means to play with heart and live out loud.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the game, Bats, Balls, and Family invites you to cheer for the players who redefined what it means to win—by showing up, standing proud, and building something extraordinary together.

To RSVP, contact: [email protected]

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1300 E Sunrise Blvd, 1300 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, United States

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