April 2025 Enewsletter

CMSA Member Party

The Kickoff to Pride Month! Join us May 31, 2025 at City Hall, 838 W. Kinzie.

Free food, drinks, a drag show, and much, much more! If you missed last year’s party, you won’t want to miss this!

Hall of Fame Noms Open

🎵Legacy, remember my name, cuz you’re gonna see me hanging in the Hall of Fameeee!🎵 Nomination are OPEN! Nominate someone who has given back to the organization we all know and love.

T-Shirt Design Contest!

Who doesn’t love a free t-shirt!? To celebrate CMSA’s new brand, we want you to help us design a uniquely branded shirt that ALL CMSA members will receive! The winning design will go down in CMSA eternal glory!

Click here for info. Designs due May 21!

Join the CMSA Board!

CMSA is seeking volunteers to step into leadership roles and help shape the future of our organization. We’re looking to fill 2 two-year terms and 1 one-year term on the Board of Directors.

If you’re passionate about advancing CMSA’s mission and supporting our community, we encourage you to submit! All members in good standing for at least one year are eligible to serve. Nominees must accept their nomination to be considered in the general election.

Please submit by June 7th, 2025 at 12PM CDT.

W+ Softball Reg Open

Registration is open for W+ Softball and there are already 29 teams registered! Where badass swings, new besties, and post-game beers collide – cleats optional, vibes mandatory.

Summer Cornhole

A message from our mascot Leo: Cornhole is back! Registration now open. Tues nights from 7–9 PM. Whether you’re a seasoned tosser or just in it for the fun, all are welcome. Expect great games, great people, and post-match hangs that make Tuesday the new Friday.

Open Sunday 🥎 Reg Open!

Chicago summer is coming… We promise. Spend it outdoors with CMSA Open Softball! Show off your swing, and turn double takes into double plays.

Pride on the Pitch Reg Open!

Lace up your cleats and get ready to kick it with fabulous footballers from around the world! Register now for Pride on the Pitch, August 9, hosted at the Chicago Fire Pitch. New in 2025: Women’s+ Division!

2025 Pride Bowl

Chicago welcomes Flag Football teams from around the country June 27-28 for Pride Bowl.

Volunteers needed to help capture video. Sign up to help out!

Pride Parade Interest Form

Now more than ever, it’s important to show your Pride! Join CMSA in marching in the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29. Interested? Fill out the interest form below!

Say Cheese!

The CMSA photographer has been making the rounds capturing images from various sports. Download, share on social, and tag away! #CMSA25