The official timeframe of the ‘Pride In Sport’ project, led by the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF), has officially concluded. The project is aimed at preventing and fighting homophobic violence and discrimination in sport and has been funded as part of the European Commission’s preparatory actions in the field of sport. more →
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World’s first LGBT Rugby League club formed
The world’s first ever lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Rugby League club, Manchester Canalsiders, has been officially launched today ( Friday February 1).
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2013 Pride Games
Pride Games is an annual international multi sports festival for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their friends. Held at various sporting sites in Manchester, it’s the perfect opportunity to try a new sport, re-awaken old talents or brush up on current skills…have loads of fun and meet new people! Visit our Pride Games page to see all the events taking place and how to register.
Football v Homophobia
Pride Sports is delighted to be jointly managing the Football v Homophobia initiative with the Justin Campaign.
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First Trans Action Group for Sport
This week saw Pride Sports play host to the first UK Trans Action Group for Sport (TAGS). The group which included trans sportspeople, fans, journalists and other professionals working within sport met in Manchester to pool their expertise and begin the process of looking at meaningful change for inclusion of trans people in sport in the UK.
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Pride House, London
For ten days during the Olympics, Pride House 2012, a Pride Sports project, offered a welcoming place for athletes and fans to meet, watch the Olympics on a big screen, have a drink, and view two great exhibitions on LGBT sport.
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LGB&T FA Football coaching and refereeing courses
Surrey and Kent County Football Associations, in partnership with Pride Sports, have launched an initiative to get more lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and trans people involved in coaching and refereeing football. Read more here.
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Sheffield Eagles Make History
Sheffield Eagles made history this weekend when they became the first professional sports team to wear an anti-homophobia slogan on their match strip, Sunday 13 March at Brammall Lane, Sheffield.
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Supporting local clubs
Pride Sports is proud to sponsor the Slam Dunkin’ Divas, the only Manchester Women’s LBT Basketball Club. Club Chair, Georgia Taskiri says:
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