Sports

• introduction
• sports map

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.
 

		Pride Games 2009 PrideGames is an annual tournament of sporting events for LGBT people. Sports featured include Athletics, Running, Swimming, Water Polo, Canoeing, Rugby, Men's and Women's Football, Badminton, Dancing, Archery, Mountain Biking, Aquathlon, Sailing, Kayaking, Youth Games and the famous Bell Boat Regatta! 34 St Lawrence Quay, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 3XT 0161 872 1990 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
		Large Outdoors Your place to enjoy a huge variety of Outdoor Sports, this club is open to all. Log on to www.largeoutdoors.com for more details. 60 Port St, Manchester, M1 2EQ 0161 235 7272 click for details
		Village Manchester FC (VMFC) Formed in 1996, VMFC are a Gay Men's football club with ambition and commitment in providing all players and supporters with a competitive, yet fun approach to the beautiful game. The club is based in Manchester, United Kingdom & meet up every week for training and compete in local & national leagues, travelling to international tournaments on a regular basis. HOME PITCH VENUE, Manchester, M23 0BD click for details
		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 Jump		Northern Jump is a small friendly LGBT volleyball group who play weekly, and socialise both on and away from Canal street. All welcome regardless of ability. Sugden Sports Centre 114 Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HL 07783 297965 click for details
		Orca Divers This gay friendly dive club based in Chorlton run a variety of local, national and international dive trips. As well as offering full PADI dive training, try dives and a great social calendar. 125 Manchester Road Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9PG 0161 718 3118
		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
		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
		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 420 0001
		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
		AdventureX Guys If you though gay holidays began and ended on a Greek island, or in a resort in Spain then you're in for a very pleasant surprise. AdventureX Guys provides something very, very different from your average beach-and-bar holiday. , Manchester 0800 612 7818
		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
Wheelies FC		This mixed womens football team are mainly non league and for those of you that want to have fun with your football. c/o Manchester Sports Denmark Road, Manchester, M15 6FG 0161 227 9490

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	mixed
	mostly gay