Queer Sports Leagues in Valencia

Samarucs València’s taekwondo section offers training in this Korean martial art focusing on self-defense, group training, and community respect .

Dracs Valencia organizes board game (jocs de taula) meetups on Sundays, offering a social club setting for LGBTQ+ members to gather and enjoy tabletop games .

Samarucs València offers quadball (inspired by quidditch) as an inclusive sport promoting gender equality via its mixed-gender rules .

Samarucs València’s rugby section explains that rugby is traditionally a 15-player contact sport, but emphasizes that at Samarucs it offers much more, providing an inclusive space to practice the sport regardless of background .

Dracs Valencia organizes running activities as part of its inclusive sports programming for the LGBTQ+ community .

Samarucs València has an indoor football (futsal) section, noting that indoor football is one of the fastest growing sports, played with a smaller, heavier ball to improve control and passing techniques .

Samarucs València includes a swimming section; swimming is recognized as a highly complete sport involving two thirds of the body’s muscles, enhancing strength, endurance and flexibility .

Samarucs València’s tennis section highlights that playing tennis can significantly improve health. A 2018 study notes tennis can add up to ten years to life expectancy, with many physical (aerobic capacity, flexibility, toning) and mental benefits (stress relief, intellectual development, values) .

Samarucs València offers beach volleyball as an outdoor sport on Malvarrosa beach. It is described as great for outdoor training and fun, with classes adapted to all levels from beginners upward .