Queer Sports Leagues in Victoria

GOATS Climbing provides a non-judgmental, inclusive climbing community in Victoria. It hosts regular climb nights and lessons, and even social events like drag shows. All skill levels are encouraged and supported in this space .

Victoria Pride Ride organizes inclusive group bicycle rides. Riders of all bike types and fitness levels are welcome. The rides often conclude with a social treat (like ice cream); the emphasis is on a fun, welcoming atmosphere for the LGBTQ+ community .

Eves of Destruction is Victoria, British Columbia’s premiere roller derby league . This women’s league has an inclusive gender policy: anyone whose gender identity aligns with women’s roller derby is welcome to play, and no gender verification is required .

Queer Chess Club meets monthly at Oaklands Community Centre in Victoria. It offers beginner-friendly, non-competitive chess and other board games in a safe, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ members and allies .

Shred Collective Skate Crew is an inclusive skateboarding community in Victoria. As one member says, it’s been “bailing, smiling, and flying together since 2017,” with a focus on accessibility and welcoming skaters of all ages and skill levels .

Victoria Queer Run Club is a safe, inclusive running community for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and allies, organized around group runs in nature. Members describe it as "a safe and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals to move some energy in nature" .

Queer Soccer runs weekly pickup games in Victoria for queer, bi, trans, and nonbinary players (and allies). All skill levels are welcome and it’s free to join. The group also hosts occasional social events (e.g. a Pride barbecue) alongside the matches .

Queers Get Wet is a community initiative (via a Facebook page) for planning LGBTQ+ swimming events in Victoria, including Pride swim outings and related social nights. The group describes itself as arranging queer community swims and gatherings in a friendly setting .