Queer Sports Leagues in Boulder

DIGLIT (Denver Independent Gay League in Tenpin) is an LGBTQ+ bowling league in Denver. It is a member of the International Gay Bowling Organization (IGBO), the world’s largest LGBT sports association with hundreds of member leagues worldwide . DIGLIT organizes regular seasons of mixed leagues certified by USBC and provides a welcoming environment for queer bowlers in the Denver area.

Denver Berserkers Football is a 21-and-up American football team for trans-masculine and non-binary players. They play full-contact football (7-on-7 or 11-on-11) in the Denver area and emphasize inclusion of trans individuals. The team is part of the larger Varsity Gay League (OutLoud Sports) network, and they welcome players of any sexual orientation or gender identity, giving them the chance to play football in a supportive environment .

OutLoud Sports is a national queer-inclusive recreational sports organization. In Denver they run coed kickball leagues among other sports. OutLoud Sports welcomes players of all skill levels and identities; their Denver page notes that "players of all skill sets are encouraged to come play" and "everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, status, skill..." . Leagues are seasonal and social, providing a fun environment for sports like kickball.

CHEER Colorado is a Denver-based queer cheerleading group. It is dedicated to raising spirits and promoting health, wellness, and inclusion in the Colorado LGBTQ+ community. CHEER Colorado performs stunt routines and cheer competitions to raise money for local LGBTQ charities, providing an empowering and visible presence at community events .

Formed in 1986, the 4-Players of Colorado is a social Jeep/4x4 off-road driving club for gay men. It is a not-for-profit organization that supports the Colorado LGBTQ community: funds raised by the club are donated to local LGBTQ charities. Its members enjoy traveling together on backroads and off-road trails in four-wheel-drive vehicles, combining outdoor adventure with community giving .

Colorado Pride Pickleball is an LGBTQ+-focused women’s pickleball organization. It aims to empower female pickleball enthusiasts by providing training, tournaments, clinics, and social events in an inclusive setting. Their mission is to create opportunities for women to shine and foster a vibrant community on and off the court . They organize coed mixers and competitive play, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and diversity.

Colorado Rush RFC is a queer, competitive rugby club in the Denver/Boulder area. Its mission is to provide opportunities for members of the Denver LGBTQIA+ community and allies to play rugby on a competitive level, while promoting awareness and respect for LGBTQIA+ individuals in contact sports. The club hosts regular practices, matches, and fitness events to foster an inclusive team environment and community building . Colorado Rush was formed in 2010 and participates in regional rugby competitions.

Colorado Frontrunners is a running and walking club for the LGBTQ community and their friends, offering weekly runs in Denver and Boulder. The club is one of over 100 International Frontrunners clubs, and welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. For example, they host Sunday runs in Boulder (meeting at 9:15 AM at the Boulder Public Library parking lot) with routes along Boulder Creek . Colorado Frontrunners organizes races, social events, and charity runs throughout the year.

The Denver Area Softball League (DASL) is Colorado’s only iPride-affiliated LGBTQ+ softball league. DASL is dedicated to promoting amateur softball for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, or national origin, with special emphasis on members of the gay/lesbian community of the Denver area . The league fields multiple coed teams each season and plays in city parks in the Denver metro.

Denver Squid is an all-inclusive adult aquatics club based in the Denver/Boulder area. It offers swimming, water polo, and even inner-tube water polo. Denver Squid welcomes all individuals over 18 regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression . They train at the Carmody Rec Center in Lakewood and field competitive water polo teams (e.g. hosting the Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival tournament) and swim training sessions.

The Denver Tennis Family (DTF) is an LGBTQ+ community tennis group in Denver. It focuses on open-play and community building, welcoming players of all skill levels . The group meets for organized match play, training/practice sessions, and social events (often weekly), fostering connections through tennis. The first session is free for newcomers, and they encourage first-timers to join.

The Colorado Gay Volleyball Association (CGVA) is Denver’s LGBTQ+ volleyball league. Its mission is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for the Colorado LGBTQ+ and allied communities through the sport of volleyball. CGVA emphasizes community building and fair play, promoting inclusion and equality . It operates both competitive and recreational indoor leagues (with team draft and pick-your-own-team formats) each season.

The Denver Wrestling Club is an LGBTQ+ friendly wrestling club in Colorado. It offers freestyle, folkstyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling training for adults in the Denver area while promoting an inclusive atmosphere. It is the only LGBT-friendly club in Colorado recognized by USA Wrestling, allowing adults of any orientation to practice and compete in amateur wrestling .