# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Apple Sports Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: BIG APPLE REC SPORTS CLASSIC DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
October 1-4, 2026 | New York City, New York

ABOUT THE EVENT
The Big Apple Sports Classic is now entering its second year as a premier charity tournament celebrating and centering the LGBTQ+ community.

This is a space created by and for the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome all allies and straight-identifying players who share our commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REGISTRATION
- Registration opens July 20th at https://www.bigapplerecsports.com/pages/big-apple-sports-classic-26

- Important: Space is limited and will sell out. Teams must have a minimum of 5 registered players to secure their spot. All teams must be fully registered by September 1st.

Registration Instructions:
- NYC Team Captains: Register on July 20th
- Out of Town Team Captains: Register on July 22nd
- Individual Players: Your captain will receive a link for you to register.

DIVISIONS
Mixed No-Sting Division
- 8 players on court
- Minimum 2 WTNB+ players per team on court
- Maximum 4 straight-identifying players per roster
- Maximum 2 USA Practice Team Players

Women, Trans, & Non-Binary (WTNB+) Foam Division
- 8 players on court
- Maximum 2 USA Practice Team Players

PRICING
- One division: $80
- If you’re playing both WTNB+ and Mixed Division, you will receive half off of the Mixed Division

SCHEDULE
Friday, October 2nd | X:00 PM – X:00 PM
- Player check-in and opening party

Saturday, October 3rd
- WTNB+ Foam: 9:00 AM
- Mixed No-Sting: 2:00 PM
- Saturday Night Party: 9:30 PM

Sunday, October 4th
- Closing Party: TBD!
- Come celebrate Queer community, tournament winners, and help us hit our fundraising goal!

Rules
- Full rule set will be posted on our BARS Classic website here: https://www.bigapplerecsports.com/pages/big-apple-sports-classic-26

- High level: we will be playing 6 ball foam and 6 ball no-sting with USA 2025 burden rules and Baden balls.

GYM LOCATION
- We’ll be playing at the beautiful Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center. Right off the 2/3/4/5 trains.

ACCOMMODATIONS
- Host Hotel information can be found at this link: https://www.bigapplerecsports.com/pages/host-hotels-2026-big-apple-sports-classic

Questions? Email us at katie.forman@bigapplerecsports.com or sarah.wood@bigapplerecsports.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/big-apple-sports-classic/200030426644614
- **Event Categories**: sports, health-wellness, tournaments, parties, entertainment, charities, nonprofit, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.bigapplerecsports.com/pages/big-apple-sports-classic-26?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=brooklyn-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Brooklyn
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center
- **lat**: 40.66889
- **long**: -73.95554
- **full address**: Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center, 1579 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225-1306, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Big Apple Sports Classic
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c0965818fd83635f6e44ba6dc2db232b7598a3f59a3ec71166029fcece7fb811-rimg-w1200-h1192-dc185888-gmir?v=1789328821

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Apple Sports Classic being held?
  - **A:** Big Apple Sports Classic takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center, 1579 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225-1306, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Big Apple Sports Classic is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Big Apple Sports Classic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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