Queer Sports Leagues in Asheville

Queer Climbers Asheville is a local LGBTQ+ climbing community. The group meets weekly at local climbing gyms and organizes occasional outdoor climbing trips for members of all experience levels .

Rainbow Riders is Asheville’s cycling group for the LGBTQ+ community. It organizes group rides for riders of all ability levels .

Stonewall Sports Asheville Kickball is a recreational kickball league for LGBTQ+ players and allies in Asheville. Stonewall Sports is a community-based nonprofit sports organization serving the LGBTQ+ community , and the Asheville chapter launched its inaugural kickball season in 2019 .

Blue Ridge Roller Derby is Asheville’s first flat-track roller derby league, founded in 2006 . The league emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, and equity within its community .

Out in the Woods is an Asheville-based LGBTQ+ outdoor education nonprofit. They offer workshops (e.g., navigation and wilderness skills) and organized outings to help members build confidence in outdoor activities .

Pride Sports Asheville Cornhole is a weekly LGBTQ+ friendly cornhole league in Asheville. It is part of Pride Sports USA, a national LGBTQ+ sports organization , and the local chapter runs cornhole games every Wednesday .

Pride Sports Asheville Pickleball is a weekly LGBTQ+ inclusive pickleball league in Asheville. It is also part of Pride Sports USA , and the chapter organizes pickleball games each Thursday .

Pride Paddlers is an LGBTQ+ paddling group in Asheville. They organize kayaking and paddleboarding excursions during the warmer months .

Asheville Queer Hikers is an informal LGBTQ+ hiking group that organizes weekly hikes of varying difficulty. The Facebook-based group has grown to over 500 members and is known for its inclusive, beginner-friendly adventure hikes .

Asheville Run Crew is an inclusive community run club founded in 2022 to create a safe space for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ runners . The group meets weekly for community runs and is active on Instagram @ashevilleruncrew .