OQSL

Entering its 16th season in 2024, the OQSL remains a vibrant recreational Ottawa-based softball league for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and their allies. This league is dedicated to fostering skill development in a fun, secure, and social environment. Players of all skill levels are welcomed.

About the league

The league Executive Committee and Captains draft new teams each year. In an effort to balance teams, new players are encouraged to attend the Skills and Drills event in early May for evaluation.

In addition to its sporting endeavors, the league proudly supports Drag and Balls, a charity softball tournament at Riverain Park. Participants showcase their finest performances, contributing to the charitable cause of supporting Bruce House.

Games and Rules

Most games are scheduled on Friday evenings in central Ottawa fields from late May to mid-September, with occasional Saturday games. Games are not scheduled on long weekends such as Canada Day, August Civic Holiday, or on Labour Day. Post-game Fridays, league members gather for socializing at the Royal Oak located at Bank/Gloucester.

The OQSL league adheres to the 2018-2019 Slo-Pitch Ontario Rules (with exceptions). For more information, please view the OQSL Rules of Play.

Equipment

Participants need to bring their own softball or baseball glove. The league continues to provide softball bats, balls, and bases. Recommended attire includes comfortable athletic wear and closed-toe running shoes, or softball/baseball cleats (metal cleats are not permitted). Most players prefer shorts or softball/baseball pants, along with t-shirts or long-sleeved alternatives, complemented by a ball cap.

2024 Season Registration

Registration for the 2024 season opened on March 15, 2024, for returning members (members who played during the 2022 and 2023 seasons). Returning members received an email containing a link to the registration form. Please make sure to check both your inbox and spam folder for the registration link. If you are a returning member and didn’t receive an email on March 15, 2024, please contact us.

As of March 22, 2024, both new and returning members can register using the form, which will become available at noon. We highly recommend signing up as soon as possible, as registrations in previous years have filled up rapidly.

Registration fee: $125

Season begins on: May 31, 2024

Our 2023 Champions!

Congratulations to our double champions, winning both the regular season and playoffs, the RBI team!

Come meet some of our 2023 teams here!

Drag & Balls

Drag & Balls is a yearly charity softball event to support Bruce House, an organization that provides services & support to people living with HIV-AIDS in Ottawa. Information on the 2023 Drag & Balls edition, which took place on Saturday August 26, 2023, can be found here.