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Hoop As You Are is an inclusive basketball community for women and the LGBTQIA+ community. We’re a hub for everyone who loves basketball—whether you’re rekindling your childhood passion or actively playing the game today. We are committed to building a safe and inclusive community through fitness and meaningful connections. 

At HAYA, we center these community values: 

- Inclusivity & Belonging
- Whole Health
- Fun & Supportive Environment

About HAYA

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Montgomery County Recreation launched a basketball league for women and LGBTQIA+ people, including those who are non-binary, trans, and genderqueer. HAYA is spearheading player recruitment for the league. 

The league will run on Saturdays from 9 am – 1:30 pm from April 5, 2025 through June 14, 2025 at Earle B. Wood Middle School in Rockville, MD.

* No games on April 19 and May 24
* Playoffs begin the week of May 31

Spring 2025 Basketball League!

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Meet the Co-Founders

Amani Echols (she/her)

Mary Figueroa (she/her)

Mary and Amani’s love story is rooted in their shared passion for basketball and each other. Amani grew up playing AAU basketball in Michigan, while Mary developed her game playing K-12 and streetball in Los Angeles, CA. Years later, they rekindled playing basketball during the pandemic, bonding over shooting hoops and playing one-on-one. Their shared love for the game brought them closer. 

After moving to the DMV in Spring 2021, they joined local pick-up games at community centers, forming new friendships and finding immense joy in the game. Together, they’ve grown as teammates in life and on the court.

We founded HAYA to expand the basketball community we’ve embraced and create more opportunities for women and the LGBTQIA+ community to play basketball both recreationally and competitively.

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