{"id":178584,"date":"2021-01-14T10:01:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T16:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavendermagazine.flywheelsites.com\/?p=178584"},"modified":"2021-01-15T15:12:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T21:12:27","slug":"lgbtq-sports-directory-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavendermagazine.com\/featured-home-page\/lgbtq-sports-directory-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQ+ Sports Directory 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Produced by Linda Raines<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Twin Cities area is home to a remarkable number of athletes who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. The sports range from soccer to basketball to Quidditch, and the teams are all welcoming and hardworking. Whether you want to join or watch a sport, here\u2019s a listing of what\u2019s out there and where to find out more about the local sports scene.<\/p>\n

Check websites for shortened or curtailed seasons, or changes in practice, play, and tournaments due to COVID.<\/p>\n

BASKETBALL<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Silver Fox Basketball League
\n<\/strong>Women (age 40+)
\nSeason: Year-round
\nBeginners welcome
\n612-215-4354
\ntscott@ywcampls.org<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ywcampls.org\/leagues-and-rentals\/womens-basketball-leagues\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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BOCCE<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stonewall Sports \u2013 Bocce
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nBeginners welcome
\nSeason: October \u2013 November
\njoel@stonewallsports.org<\/a>
\nWebsite: http:\/\/stonewallminneapolis.leagueapps.com\/pages\/bocce<\/a><\/p>\n

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BOWLING<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hump Day Bowlers
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: September\u2013March
\n612-209-9801
\n<\/strong>Website:\u00a0www.humpdaybowlers.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Paul Bunyan Invitational Bowling Tournament
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: October
\n<\/strong>Website:\u00a0www.pbi-mn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

TC Pride Bowlers
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed \u2022 LGBTQ+ and Straight-Friendly
\nSeason: September\u2013March\/April
\n612-220-3730, 952-888-9248
\ntcpridebowlers@gmail.com<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Website:\u00a0www.tcpridebowlers.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday Rainbow League \u2013 Twin Cities
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: September \u2013 April
\nwednesdayrainbowleague@gmail.com<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.facebook.com\/WednesdayRainbowLeague<\/a><\/p>\n

Twin Cites Friday Bowling League
\n<\/strong>Co-ed
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/twincitiesfridaybowling\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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BROOMBALL<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Minnesota\u2019s Women\u2019s Broomball Program
\n<\/strong>Women, Non-binary Folx
\nSeason: Outdoor Season December \u2013 February \u2022 Indoor Season Year-round
\nWebsite: www.mwbp.sportngin.com\/home<\/a><\/p>\n

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CYCLING<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Koochella Racing
\n<\/strong>Women
\nWebsite:\u00a0koochella.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Red Ribbon Ride
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nAugust 2021
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.redribbonride.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

DODGEBALL<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stonewall Dodgeball
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed, 21+
\nJanuary \u2013 March
\n202-957-2677
\nWebsite:\u00a0stonewallminneapolis.leagueapps.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

FLAG FOOTBALL<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Minnesota Gay Flag Football League (MNGFFL)
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: Summer
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.mngffl.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

FOOTBALL<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Minnesota Pride
\n<\/strong>Women
\nSeason: Home opener in April
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.mnpridefootball.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnesota Vixen
\n<\/strong>Female & Non-Binary Athletes 18 +
\nSeason: April\u2013June
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.mnvixen.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

HOCKEY<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Minnesota Whitecaps Hockey
\n<\/strong>Women
\nSeason: October\u2013March
\nWebsite:\u00a0whitecaps.nwhl.zone<\/a><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Hockey Association of Minnesota
\n<\/strong>Women
\nSeason: October\u2013March
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.whamhockey.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

KICKBALL<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stonewall Kickball Minneapolis
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed, age 21+
\nSeason: Spring and Fall Seasons
\n202-957-2677
\nWebsite:\u00a0stonewallminneapolis.leagueapps.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

MOTORCYCLING<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Twin City Riders
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed \u2022 LGBTQ+ and Straight-Friendly
\nSeason: May\u2014October
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.twincityriders.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

OUTDOOR RECREATION<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Outwoods
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: Year-round
\nWebsite:\u00a0outwoods.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

QUIDDITCH<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

TC Frost
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: Year-round
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.twincitiesqc.com<\/a>\u00a0\u2022 www.facebook.com\/twincitiesqc<\/a> \u2022 \u00a0www.usquidditch.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

RODEO<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

North Star Gay Rodeo Association
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: March \u2013 October IGRA circuit (local rodeo July at Dead Broke Arena, Hugo, MN)
\nWebsite:\u00a0nsgra.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

ROLLER DERBY<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Twin Cities Roller Derby
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: November\u2013April
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.tcterrors.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnesota Roller Derby
\n<\/strong>Women, 18+
\nSeason: October\u2013April
\n320-634-6674
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.mnrollergirls.com<\/a><\/p>\n

North Star Roller Derby<\/strong>
\nWomen
\nSeason: November\u2013February
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.northstarrollerderby.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

RUGBY<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayhem RFC
\n<\/strong>Men
\nSeason: April\u2013October
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.mayhemrugby.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Metropolis Rugby FC
\n<\/strong>Men\/Women
\nSeason: August \u2013 November
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.metropolisrugby.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Twin Cities Amazons FC
\n<\/strong>Women
\n612-702-6651
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.amazonrugby.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

RUNNING\/WALKING<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

MSP Frontrunners
\n<\/strong>Running, Walking
\nCo-Ed
\nSeason: Year-round
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.mspfrontrunners.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SOCCER<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

TC Jacks Soccer Club
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed \u2022\u00a0LGBTQ+ and Straight-Friendly
\nPick-up: May\u2013October, League play: Year-round
\nWebsite:\u00a0tcjacks.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnesota Gray Ducks Soccer
\n<\/strong>Men\u2019s, Co-Ed, Women\u2019s \u2022 LGBTQ+ and Straight-Friendly
\nTournaments: Year-round, League play: Year-round
\n651-317-9262
\nWebsite:\u00a0grayducks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SOFTBALL<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Northern Lights Women\u2019s Softball League
\n<\/strong>Women
\nSeason: May\u2013August
\nWebsite:\u00a0nlwslmn.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Twin Cities Goodtime Softball League
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: April\u2013August
\nWebsite:\u00a0tcgsl.leagueapps.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SWIMMING<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Minnesota Ice Swim Club
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: Year-round
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.mniceswimclub.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

TENNIS<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

GLASS Tennis
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: Year-round
\nWebsite:\u00a0glassports.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Stonewall Sports \u2013 Tennis
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nWebsite: http:\/\/stonewallminneapolis.leagueapps.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

VOLLEYBALL<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

GLASS Volleyball
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: Year-round
\nWebsite:\u00a0glassports.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Gray Ducks Sand and Indoor Volleyball
\n<\/strong>Co-Ed
\nSeason: Sand April \u2013 October \u2022\u00a0Indoor October \u2013 May
\nWebsite: https:\/\/grayducks.com\/volleyball<\/a><\/p>\n

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