Spring is on its way and, whether you believe it or not, Pittsburgh is about to be met with the sun’s warm embrace once more. This season is all about growth and renewal, and the transition from winter to spring brings endless possibilities for change. No more snuggling on the couch watching reruns of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Girls all weekend long! Instead, become proactive about your health and utilize spring 2014 to get in shape or maintain your already robust physique.
Whether you’re a diehard sports fan ready to move from your living room recliner to the field, just curious about new ways to get active or looking to spice up your weekly workout routine, Pittsburgh’s LGBT sports groups have a lot to offer this spring and beyond.
BOWLING
Score a perfect game with Steel City Bowling. The league, which is a member of the United States Bowling Congress, is open to all experience levels – from expert bowlers to those who have never picked up a bowling ball. Their season runs from September-December, and January-April, but the league hosts offseason bowling at AMF Noble Manor Lanes on Sundays at 7 pm. steelcitybowling.org.
FLAG FOOTBALL
Capture the flag with the Pittsburgh Ironmen, the city’s premier co-ed flag football team. The
group, which began in 2009, is a member of the National Gay Flag Football League, and competes annually in GayBowls throughout the United States. The team’s season runs from April through October and they practice once a week (schedule TBA.) No experience necessary! pittironmen.org
RUNNING
Hit the trails with Pittsburgh’s Frontrunners! The group, which launched in 1989, runs three times a week in Oakland’s Schenley Park. Runners meet on the corner of Schenley Drive and Frew Street Extension (near Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens), Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 9 am. No experience is necessary! pittsburghfrontrunners.org.
SOFTBALL
Get past second base with Steel City softball – Pittsburgh’s longest running LGBT sports organization. Softball is not only a woman’s sport, the Steel City league is open to anyone and everyone 18 years or older who is LGBT friendly. April is spring training month for the league, and its summer season begins May 3 at North Park. Membership drives will be held at 8 pm on April 4, 11 and 12 at Cattivo, Cruze and 5801 respectively. steelcitysoftball.org.
VOLLEYBALL
Serve up ….with Steel City volleyball. The league’s indoor fall and winter seasons run from September-December and January-April at the Greentree Sportsplex, but it hosts casual games throughout the summer with players from all levels of expertise meeting at 1:30 pm, and competitive players at 6:30 pm, near the Schenley Park Oval in Oakland (weather permitting). steelcityvolleyball.org.
