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Garden State Rainbow Sports:
Building Community Through Sport

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  • GSRS September Open Play: Dodgeball
    GSRS September Open Play: Dodgeball
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 02
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Sep 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    Join Garden State Rainbow Sports for an evening of fast-paced, no-pressure dodgeball designed for LGBTQ+ players, friends, and allies.
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  • Garden State Rainbow Sports First Saturday Fun-Run & Power Walk (2)
    Garden State Rainbow Sports First Saturday Fun-Run & Power Walk (2)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 05
    Jersey Avenue Light Rail Station
    Sep 05, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jersey Avenue Light Rail Station, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
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  • GSRS September Open Play: Pickleball
    GSRS September Open Play: Pickleball
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 07
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Sep 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    Join us for an evening of open-play pickleball at St. John's Parish House Gym. Whether you're brand new to the sport or already obsessed with your third shot, this is a chance to play, learn, meet other players, and enjoy some friendly competition.
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  • GSRS September Open Play: Volleyball
    GSRS September Open Play: Volleyball
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 16
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Sep 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    Join Garden State Rainbow Sports for an evening of open-play volleyball at St. John's Parish House Gym. Whether you're a seasoned player or haven't played since high school, come out for a few games, get some exercise, and connect with the GSRS community.
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  • Community Block Party and LGBTQIA+ Sports Expo
    Community Block Party and LGBTQIA+ Sports Expo
    Sat, Oct 03
    St. John's Lutheran Parish & Parking Lot
    Oct 03, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    St. John's Lutheran Parish & Parking Lot, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    Save the date. Something new is coming to the Heights. On October 3rd St. John's Lutheran Church and Garden State Rainbow Sports are hosting a free community block party and LGBTQIA+ sports expo — right here in Jersey City Heights.
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  • Open Gym Volleyball
    Open Gym Volleyball
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 05
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Oct 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    Bump, set, spike — no commitment required. Monday nights are yours starting October 5.
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  • Dodgeball League
    Dodgeball League
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 07
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Oct 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    All skill levels. All welcome. Six weeks of dodgeball chaos starting October 7 — bring a team or fly solo.
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  • Open Gym Pickleball
    Open Gym Pickleball
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 12
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    The paddle sport everyone's obsessed with — now every other Monday night. Come see what the fuss is about.
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  • Open Gym Volleyball
    Open Gym Volleyball
    Mon, Oct 19
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    Bump, set, spike — no commitment required. Monday nights are yours starting October 5.
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  • Open Gym Pickleball
    Open Gym Pickleball
    Mon, Oct 26
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Oct 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    The paddle sport everyone's obsessed with — now every other Monday night. Come see what the fuss is about.
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  • Open Gym Volleyball
    Open Gym Volleyball
    Mon, Nov 02
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Nov 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    Bump, set, spike — no commitment required. Monday nights are yours starting October 5.
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  • Open Gym Pickleball
    Open Gym Pickleball
    Mon, Nov 09
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Nov 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    The paddle sport everyone's obsessed with — now every other Monday night. Come see what the fuss is about.
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  • Open Gym Volleyball
    Open Gym Volleyball
    Mon, Nov 16
    St. John's Parish House Gym
    Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    St. John's Parish House Gym, 155 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
    Bump, set, spike — no commitment required. Monday nights are yours starting October 5.
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  • GSRS 2026 Pop-Up Sports Series - Soccer
    GSRS 2026 Pop-Up Sports Series - Soccer
    Postponed Due Weather (Poor Air Quality)
    Berry Lane Park
    Postponed Due Weather (Poor Air Quality)
    Berry Lane Park, 1000 Garfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA
    Evening pickup soccer in Jersey City. All skill levels. All welcome.
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