Queer Sports Leagues in Edmonton

The Edmonton Rage is an LGBT+ hockey team formed in 2019 to provide a safe and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQ+ athletes and allies in the Edmonton area . The group hosts community drop-in skates, pick-up shinny hockey games, and social events, and has expanded to multiple teams to accommodate more players .

Curling With Pride is an inclusive recreational curling league in Edmonton that provides a fun, safe, and social curling experience for members of the local LGBTQIA2S+ community and their allies . The league welcomes curlers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players .

Edmonton Quadball (formerly known as quidditch) is a co-ed sport that combines elements of basketball, soccer, handball, dodgeball, tag, and flag football to create a unique game . The Edmonton Quadball Association emphasizes inclusivity, defining a sporting environment where all participants (including queer, trans, and low-income individuals) feel welcome . The club even covers fees for low-income players so that cost is not a barrier to participation .

The Edmonton Pride Run & Walk is an annual volunteer-led running/walking event established in 2015 that promotes diversity in the 2SLGBTQ+ community and increases access to fitness by organizing an inclusive event welcoming participants of all abilities . It takes place each year during the Edmonton Pride Festival and welcomes everyone from competitive runners to casual walkers .