LIL Tournament

The 2024 LIL Tournament is just around the corner – are you ready?! It’s taking place May 31 to June 2nd on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh people.

The Mabel League welcomes teams playing at the skill-level of D softball to join us for the LIL Tournament! There are 4 divisions (competitive, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and recreational).

Good sporting behaviour and fun are mandatory! Many teams play in costume on Saturday and in pyjamas on Sunday morning.

Past tournaments have included teams from Victoria, Calgary, the Sunshine Coast and Washington state.

More info on the 2024 LIL Tournament will be available soon.

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2024 LIL Tournament Rules

LIL Tournament Rules

The current Softball Canada Rule Book will be adopted by the Mabel League and all rules and regulations of Softball Canada will be followed and applied to the LIL Tournament unless otherwise stated.

LIL Rules and Reminders

History of the LIL Tournament

The name “LIL” stands for ‘Lesbian Information Line’ (a phone info line, now defunct). When the line closed down, the leftover money was used to host a softball tournament to bring lesbians together. The tournament was founded independently, but is now funded and run by Mabel League executive and volunteers. Many of the league teams take part, along with teams from outside the Vancouver area.

Interested in Playing in the LIL?

Please contact the registrar for more information.