Sports

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Manchester has an impressive range of LGBT and community sporting groups with everything from competitive team games and individual athletics to racquet sports and the more sedate. Emerging as an umbrella to all these sports is Pride Games, the annual celebration of all things sporty with an opportunity to take part, try out or just spectate. Why not get a little active and involved! All the groups are friendly and welcoming and are looking for new members. Even if you don't want to take part, there are plenty of ways to help out and all the groups provide a great opportunity to meet new friends.
 

		Open Athletics Open athletics is an organisation for the promotion and development of LGBT athletics in the broadest sense - including track and field, fell and trail running, and race walking. , Manchester and Salford 07709000436 click for details
		Manchester Sharks Manchester Sharks, Manchester's LGBT water polo club, is always on the lookout for new members. Open to both men and women, the club welcomes players of all levels - from new starters to experienced players - full training and coaching is given. , Manchester 07917 568635 click for details
		Northern Wave Swimming Club An amateur swimming club for the gay and lesbian community... regular meetings including coaching, lessons and water polo. c/o LGF, Princess House 105-107 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD 0845 3 30 30 30 click for details
		Village Manchester FC (VMFC) The Village Manchester Football Club is Manchester's gay men's football club with weekly training sessions open to players of all abilities. HOME PITCH VENUE, Manchester, M23 0BD click for details
		Pride Games After last year's triumph, Pride Games will feature again in this year's Manchester Pride festivities. A veritable sporty feast of competition, cultural and leisure events! 34 St Lawrence Quay, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 3XT 0161 872 1990 click for details
		The Titans An amateur team playing the British American Football League. Practice sessions on Sundays. All ages and abilities welcome. Old Bedians Rugby Ground Didsbury, Manchester, M16 8HX click for details
		Manchester Frontrunners As the name suggests, Manchester Frontrunners is a running group in Manchester, mainly made up of gay men and women, but open to all. The group aims to provide opportunities in sport for all and therefore welcomes runners of all abilities. Whether it's to run, race-walk, improve fitness or train for competition and long-distance running events, this is a thriving community group that will welcome you with open arms (although we are told that women will be especially welcome!). Tackling homophobia in sport is a very important part of this group's objectives and ethos. , Manchester 07813 336445/07947 245220 click for details
		Northern Aces Tennis Group A mixed GLTB tennis group based at Sportcity in Manchester offering the opportunity to play and improve your tennis in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Weekly sessions on Saturday afternoons. Manchester Tennis Centre Gate 2, Alan Turing Way Sportcity Way Sportcity, Manchester, M11 3FF 07929 917361 click for details
		OutdoorLads.com OutdoorLads.com is a UK wide organisation aimed predominantly at gay and bisexual men who are interested in taking part in a range of sporting and outdoor pursuits. Suite 27 792 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 6UG 0161 408 7557 (let it ring) click for details
		Manchester Village Spartans If you've always fancied yourself in a scrum then now's your chance to get down and dirty! The Spartans welcome rugby players of all standards (from never-played to experienced), and has a strong training ethic to ensure your experience is safe and fun! 351 Rochdale Road, Manchester, BL9 7DB click for details
		Northern Flight Badminton Club Formed in 2004, Northern Flight is a badminton club based in Manchester. While members are predominantly gay, lesbian or bisexual, the group are open and welcoming to everyone of a suitable playing standard. , Manchester

key	mostly straight
	mixed
	mostly gay