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.

Bowling: DIGLIT (Denver Independent Gay League in Tenpin)

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 .

Cheerleading: CHEER Colorado

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 .

Football: Denver Berserkers (Transmasculine Football Team)

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.

Kickball: OutLoud Sports (Denver)

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 .

Off-Road Driving: 4-Players of Colorado

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.

Pickleball: Colorado Pride Pickleball

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.

Rugby: Colorado Rush Rugby Football Club

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.

Running: Colorado Frontrunners

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.

Softball: Denver Area Softball League (DASL)

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.

Swimming: Denver Squid

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.

Tennis: Denver Tennis Family (DTF)

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.

Volleyball: Colorado Gay Volleyball Association

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 .

Wrestling: Denver Wrestling Club

Boulder

Boulder's LGBTQ+ community is centered along Pearl Street and in the university area, with a strong queer presence in the downtown district. Popular venues include The Outback Saloon and various queer-friendly establishments. Boulder Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Boulder's outdoor lifestyle and university population create a unique queer community that values both intellectual and physical engagement.

The Summer Grass Draft is a volleyball league organized by the Colorado Gay Volleyball Association, starting on May 13, 2026, and ending on September 2, 2026. The league features a draft night on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:00 PM, which is mandatory for players. Matches are held at Runway 35 Park on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, with a season comprising 14 weeks of play, including pool play and tournament weeks. The league is divided into divisions A, B, and C, with a waterfall draft format where players are drafted into teams, and undrafted players are assigned to lower divisions. Registration is open from April 17 to May 11, 2026, with a fee of $105 per person. The league emphasizes competitive play with a 4x4 gender-neutral format, and all participants must be at least 18 years old.

Runway 35 Park

Summer Grass Draft

The 2026 Summer PYOT League organized by the Colorado Gay Volleyball Association is a grass volleyball league held at Runway 35 Park in Denver. The league runs from May 19 to September 1, 2026, with matches scheduled on Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. It features a 4x4 co-ed format with a 'Pick Your Own Team' (PYOT) registration system, requiring players to form their own teams prior to registering. The league includes a season of 14 weeks of play, with pool play and end-of-season tournaments. Registration opens on May 7, 2026, and costs $105 per player. The league emphasizes rules knowledge and offers divisions based on skill ratings.

Colorado

2026 Summer PYOT League - Colorado Gay Volleyball Association

The 2026 Summer Indoor Volleyball League organized by the Colorado Gay Volleyball Association runs from May 25 to August 3, 2026, with matches scheduled on Mondays. The league features divisions including Red (Rating 1-2), Orange (Rating 2-3), and Yellow (Rating 3-4), with registration open from April 17 to May 15, 2026. Matches are held at Dive Volleyball, with game times from 6:45 PM to 10:45 PM. The season includes 8 weeks of pool play and 2 weeks of tournament play, with a registration fee of $80 per person. Participants must be at least 18 years old. The league offers options for team captains, team players, and free agents, with registration through a lottery system due to limited space.

Dive Volleyball

Summer Indoor Volleyball League 2026

Annual outdoor grass volleyball tournament celebrating Pride Month in June.

Volleypalooza Pride Month Grass 4's Tournament

Annual Pride Month Grass 4's volleyball tournament organized by CGVA.

CGVA Venue

Volleypalooza Tournament

An outdoor grass volleyball tournament hosted by the Colorado Gay Volleyball Association at Congress Park in Denver, CO. The event takes place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, featuring multiple divisions including Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, and a general category, with registration fees of $50 per player. The tournament includes four matches with two sets per match, each set played to 21 points, win by 2, cap at 23. Matches are scheduled to start promptly, with each match allocated 40 minutes. Participants must be at least 18 years old. For more details and registration, visit the event page.

Volleypalooza 2026

A vibrant Pride celebration featuring aerial dance, drag, poetry, and more at Frequent Flyers Studio in Boulder, CO. The event supports inclusivity and creativity, with Pride swag giveaways and queer vendors. Tickets are $30, with proceeds benefiting Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance. The event is suitable for all ages and includes in-person performances with free parking.

Volleyball: Colorado Gay Volleyball Association

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