Northern Rebound Squash

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 .

Manchester Sharks is the UK’s largest dedicated LGBTQ+ water polo club, founded in 2007. It is the first LGBT water polo club in the North of England and describes itself as "friendly and inclusive," welcoming players of all abilities to its sessions .

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 .

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 .