Queer Sports Leagues in Halifax

Sqwish Halifax is a non-competitive, drop-in basketball community for LGBTQ+ players and allies . Inspired by similar groups, it emphasizes fun, inclusivity, and friendly play (with high-fives and smiles) for all skill levels .

HRM Pride Bowls is a lawn bowling group formed for Halifax’s LGBTQ+ community. It hosts events like learn-to-bowl open houses and Pride-related games at the Wanderers Lawn Bowling Club, offering a welcoming introduction to the sport .

Queer Boxing is a weekly queer/trans-only boxing class held at Queensbury Rules Boxing Studio in Halifax . It offers a full-body boxing workout (skipping, shadow boxing, heavy bag, pad work) in a safe, welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ people to train together .

Queer Climbs Halifax is a bi-monthly indoor rock climbing group (meeting on 2nd and last Fridays) that creates an accessible, safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ climbers of all levels . It is designed for queer climbers to gather, climb, and support each other in an inclusive environment .

Halifax Rainbow Dodgeball is Halifax’s LGBTQ+ dodgeball league, active since 2020 . It runs multiple seasons per year with weekly games (typically on Fridays) at local gyms like the Zatzman Sportsplex, and fosters a social community meet-up after games .

The Halifax Mussels is an LGBTQ+ and Allies hockey league in Halifax for adult beginners through intermediate players . It provides a safe, supportive environment to learn and play hockey, with skill-building sessions and recreational games for participants 18+ .

GetOut Halifax is an outdoor recreation community for the LGBTQ+ community. It organizes group hikes, camping trips, and other outdoor activities to provide a social space for folks interested in the outdoors .

Loose Ends Curling is a co-ed recreational curling league for Halifax’s LGBTQ+ community and allies . It meets weekly on Sundays starting in October at the Mayflower Curling Club and is open to all skill levels .

Pride Rugby is Halifax Rugby Football Club’s mixed-ability, non-gendered, non-contact rugby program for LGBTQ+ adults (19+) and juniors . It provides a safe, inclusive introduction to rugby, with weekly training at St. Francis Field open to all experience levels .

Queer Run Club Halifax is a social running club open to all skill levels in the LGBTQ+ community . It meets weekly on Saturdays at 9:15 am (at Terra Cafe) for group runs, with no sign-ups required .

QKICKS HFX is a drop-in co-ed soccer group for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC people in Halifax . It provides an inclusive space to gather and have fun playing soccer, with games designed to be easy-going and beginner-friendly .

The East Coast Rainbow Softball Association (ECRSA) is a co-ed recreational summer softball league for Halifax’s LGBTQ+ community and allies . It holds Sunday afternoon games from late May through September and welcomes players of all skill levels .

Queer Volleyball Nova Scotia is a platform for LGBTQ+ volleyball players to connect and organize games. It hosts friendly matches, leagues, tournaments, and social gatherings, welcoming players of all skill levels and backgrounds .