Queer Sports Leagues in Fort Lauderdale

One Love Cycling Club (South Florida Chapter) is an LGBTQ+-inclusive cycling club based in Fort Lauderdale . Membership is free and the club offers about four organized rides per week for riders of all levels . The club also provides optional training sessions and social events to unite cyclists across the community.

South Florida Flag Football League (SFFFL) is Fort Lauderdale’s premier LGBTQ+ flag football organization . Founded in 2007, it has expanded to over 10 teams and includes both an open division and a women’s division . SFFFL encourages players of all skill levels, focuses on team building and friendship, and is affiliated with the national gay flag football circuit .

Rainbow Sports League’s Kickball league is coed (10 players per side, rosters up to 15) and plays on weekends at Fort Lauderdale-area parks . Seasons last about six weeks plus playoffs , with each game 45-55 minutes and a post-game social gathering . The league is explicitly LGBTQ+ inclusive, described as a social and safe place for LGBTQ+ individuals .

CHEER (Cheer Fort Lauderdale) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit LGBTQ+ cheer and dance team . The group performs at local events and Pride celebrations to raise awareness and support for LGBTQ+ causes and youth, combining cheerleading, dance, and community service. They emphasize diversity, inclusion, and having fun while "shining with pride" in South Florida .

Rainbow Sports League’s pickleball league is a seven-week ladder (round-robin) format played in doubles . Players sign up individually or by team, with partners rotating each match. The season includes divisions for beginners through advanced players, and RSL promotes it as LGBTQ+ inclusive (every RSL league emphasizes a safe space for LGBTQ+ participants) .

Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale is an LGBTQ+-friendly running/walking club open to all levels . They hold group runs three times a week (e.g., Wednesday evenings at Holiday Park, Saturday mornings at Galleria Mall and Sunday at the Pride Center in Wilton Manors) with 3–6 mile routes . The club combines fitness with a social/supportive community for LGBTQ+ members and allies.

South Florida Amateur Athletic Association (SFAAA) is a slow-pitch softball league in Fort Lauderdale serving LGBTQ+ players and allies . Founded in 1994, it now has 30+ teams with over 500 members and runs two seasons annually (spring and fall) . SFAAA offers five divisions from beginner to advanced to accommodate all skill levels, and it is affiliated with International Pride Softball for national competition . The league is noted for its welcoming, inclusive environment.

Nadadores Swim Team of South Florida is a multi-generational, all-abilities swim team based in Miami (serving South Florida) . It offers coached pool workouts three times per week (Tue/Thu/Sat) and ocean swims, welcoming swimmers of all genders and skill levels . Affiliated with US Masters Swimming and IGLA, Nadadores provides training and community for LGBTQ+ and allied swimmers.

South Florida Tennis Club (SFTC) is a nonprofit founded in 1987 to promote tennis for the LGBTQ+ community in the region . SFTC offers both competitive and social play (spring and fall tennis ladders, team tennis, socials, regional tournaments, GLTA events) and welcomes players of all skill levels .

Rainbow Sports League’s indoor volleyball is a 6v6 league (teams up to 10 players) held on weekday evenings at Fort Lauderdale gyms . Seasons run about six weeks with playoffs . The league is LGBTQ+ friendly and inclusive .