Hockey: BABYGAYS Amsterdam
League information
BABYGAYS Amsterdam is the city’s first queer women’s field hockey team ([www.babygayshockey.nl](https://www.babygayshockey.nl/#:~:text=Amsterdam%E2%80%99s%20first%20and%20only%20queer,women%E2%80%99s%20field%20hockey%20team)). They train weekly and play matches and tournaments, with the goal of providing an inclusive and safe environment for queer and trans women and non-binary players to enjoy their sport. The team welcomes all skill levels. BABYGAYS identify as trans- and non-binary inclusive and emphasize community, ending each year by competing in the EuroGames (Europe’s largest queer multi-sport event) ([www.babygayshockey.nl](https://www.babygayshockey.nl/#:~:text=Amsterdam%E2%80%99s%20first%20and%20only%20queer,women%E2%80%99s%20field%20hockey%20team)).
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Badminton: Queer Badminton Amsterdam
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Basketball: Tijgertje
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Martial Arts: Inclusive Combat Amsterdam
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Other: Rainbow Squash Amsterdam
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