Manchester Sharks

GHAP (Gay Healthy And Proud) Badminton Club is the UK’s original and largest LGBTQ+ badminton club, founded in Manchester in 2003 . It welcomes all players, from beginners to seasoned competitors, and hosts regular session and tournaments as an LGBTQ+ friendly sports group .

Northern Cocks is an LGBT+ badminton club in Manchester describing itself as "the city’s friendliest and most inclusive" badminton club . Founded in 2013 and officially established from 2019, it welcomes players of all genders, sexualities and abilities, emphasizing a fun, social atmosphere for the entire rainbow community .

Northern Rebound is an LGBT+ inclusive squash club based in Manchester. Cited as "one of Manchester's most recognisable LGBT+ sports groups," it offers a welcoming squash environment for LGBT+ players, promoting inclusivity in the sport .

Gay City Bowlers is the first and only UK-wide LGBTQ+ ten-pin bowling club . It operates social bowling events in multiple cities, including Manchester, providing a fun, inclusive community for LGBTQ+ bowlers and allies in a nightlife setting .

The Inclusive Football Collective (formerly known as The AF League) runs a casual small-sided league in Manchester for women, non-binary and transgender players . It is explicitly LGBT+ friendly, aiming to provide a “fun, friendly and safe environment” for people of all abilities to learn and play football .

Manchester Frontrunners is a dedicated LGBTQ+ running club (part of the international Front Runners network) founded in 2005 . It is open to anyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality or running ability, serving as both a social and training community for runners in the Manchester area .