Pride Games is an annual international LGBT sport festival for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their friends. With a range of sports held at various venues 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!
All events can be registered and paid for using eventbrite, a simple online service. Either find the event you’d like to take part in on the calendar on the right, or use the links below.
Accreditation
Already registered for a Pride Games event on the 8 or 9 of June? Great! Accreditation will be taking place at the Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF), 5 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF in the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village on Friday 7 June from 4pm – 10pm. Here you will receive your accreditation pass, your tournament t-shirt (if one is included in your tournament fee) and useful information for your time in Manchester. Once you have registered, you can take your accreditation pass and head to Taurus Bar for a free welcome drink (Those arriving early for Friday’s badminton or on Saturday morning may register at their sports venue). How to get to the LGF.
Sports:
- Rugby League Bootcamp
- Mountain Biking session, 4 June
- 5k Run and Community Relay, 5 June
- Volleyball taster session, 5 June
- Trans Men’s Basketball Taster, 6 June
- Tennis Taster Session, 7 June
- American Tennis Tournament, 8 June
- Badminton Tournament, 7 – 8 June
- Women’s Basketball Tournament, 8 June
- Squash Tournament, 8 June
- Women’s Football Tournament, 8 June
- Swim Gala, 9 June
- Track and Field Meet, 9 June
Social events:
As well as a great sporting tournament, Pride Games is an opportunity to socialise with fellow competitors from all tournaments. The official Pride Games brunch at The Cornerhouse in the centre of Manchester is the perfect way to unwind after your Saturday event…or build up to your Sunday one! The cost is £10. Register on eventbrite now.
Youth Games, Saturday 8 June
Pride Games and LGBT Youth North West bring you the only LGBT Youth Games in the UK! Come along and try archery, cycling, climbing, volleyball, basketball and more. With a BBQ and drinks provided, it’s a great day out. Download a booking form here or contact lgbtyouthnorthwest@yahoo.co.uk, call/text 07900 680 725.
Closing event
The Track and Field Meet on Sunday 9 June is the final event of Pride Games and the perfect way to finish your weekend. The emphasis is on fun and variety (with a bit of competition and medal hunting of course) so come along with your teammates and friends and give it a go. It’s only £6 for all the track and field activities you can think of!