>>1477798non-competitive mixed-gender softball is the most socializing-prone sport i've played
>chatting while waiting for your turn at bat>light banter with the player guarding your base or vice versa>beer after (during) the gameI'm sure it varies from place to place, but where I play (downtown Montréal) there is a strong sense of community, family and friends come to the game, people from the neighbourhood, dog walkers, etc. stop by and chat
every other game turns into a barbecue
doesn't cost much if you already own a mitt
again, i'm sure it varies, but for me it was about $100 for the summer season, which is more than 20 games
plus I substitute in other teams from time to time so more bang for my buck
