washington, dc metro area teams
 

Team DC is made up of Washington, DC-area sporting teams, as well as individuals who are gearing up for Gay Games, Outgames or other GLBT sporting events. Learn a little more about the teams and organizations by visiting their Web sites.

members        
  Adventuring     Basketball
Bowling     Cheerleading
  Cycling     DanceSport
  Flag Football     Golf
  Ice Hockey     Ice Skating
  Kickball     Racquetball
  Rowing     Rock Climbing
  Running     Rugby
  Scuba Diving     Sailing
  Soccer     Skiing/Snowboarding
  Swimming     Softball
  Touch Football     Tennis
  Volleyball     Ultimate Frisbee
        Water Polo

 

teams

Adventuring

Dance Team DCwww.adventuring.org
Advernturing is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to encourage participation in non-competitive and recreational outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, canoeing and camping. Trips, tours and events are open to anyone who enjoys the experience of the outdoors.

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Basketball

LGBT Basketball DCDC Sentinels
www.teamdcbasketball.org
DC Sentinels provides a meeting place for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) basketball athletes. We foster an environment in which basketball is a fun and exciting  means of fellowship for individuals. We strive to promote excellence, integrity, and  good sporting conduct. We believe basketball can be used as a tool to create lasting relationships between people from all walks of life.

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Bowling

Capital Area Rainbowlers AssociationCapital Area Rainbowlers Association (CARA)
www.carabowling.org

CARA is a member-supported organization composed of gay and lesbian bowling leagues in the metropolitan Washington, DC area. CARA is composed of more than 750 bowlers on 14 leagues.

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Cheerleading

Dance Team DCCheer DC
The mission of Cheer DC is to allow cheerleaders, gymnasts, dancers, and other similar athletes a creative outlet to showcase their unique skills and abilities while giving back to the GLBT community of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Through our performances and fundraising efforts, Cheer DC will support local GLBT charitable organizations and events, as well as cheer other local gay sports teams on to victory during their competitions. For more information, send an e-mail to cheerdc@gmail.com or visit our Facebook group.

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Cycling

Dance Team DCTeam DC Velo
Team DC Velo is a competitive cycling team for the GLBT community. We train and race together throughout the year and we are sponsored by a local bike shop. For more information contact chuck@bikerackdc.com.

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Ballroom, Country/Western & Latin DanceSport

Dance Team DCLambda DanceSport DC
www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org

LGBT dancers in the Baltimore/Washington, DC metropolitan area who wish to train in any one or all of the different DanceSport styles of Ballroom, Country/Western, Latin, Salsa & Rueda, Disco/Hustle, or Swing, for both social dancing or training to attend the Gay Games or other competitions.

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Flag Football

Flag FootballDC Gay Flag Football League
www.dcgffl.org
DCGFFL is the mostly-gay flag football organization that engages in recreational and competitive flag football. Our all-inclusive group incorporates any person at any skill-level. We aim to foster and perpetuate the participation of flag football in the DC area. Coaching and skills-assistance are provided throughout the year to those seeking more knowledge of the game and improvement ofo their skill.

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Golf

Lambda LinksLambda Links
www.lambdalinks.org
Lambda Link's mission is to promote and provide a social forum for golf camaraderie for gay, lesbian, and bisexual people regardless of faith, ethnicity, race, age, or ability.

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Ice Hockey

DC NationalsDC Nationals
www.dcnationalshockey.org

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Informal Ice Skating

DC IceBreakersDC IceBreakers
www.dcicebreakers.com

DC Ice Breakers is a GLBTQ social group for informal ice skating at the Ballston Kettler Capitals Iceplex, followed by a social at a local restaurant, on the first & third Wednesdays of each month year-round. No membership fee, no sign-up, no RSVP—just show up!

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Kickball

DC KickballDC Kickball
www.dckickball.org
DCKickball is a league that is split into multiple divisions, which play their games at a particular field and on certain day(s) of the week. Each division is then made up of 8-16 teams and is run by a Board, which is comprised of players from that division.

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Racquetball

The Capital Splats Racquetball LeagueThe Capital Splats Racquetball League

The Capital Splats is a group for GLBT & allies racquetball players in the Washington, DC, metro area. The group organizes meet-ups for racquetball players of all skill levels about twice a month and plans to establish official leagues this summer. Members can use the group as a forum to set up matches and occasional social gatherings. We welcome members of all skill levels--we currently have a wide range of both beginners and tournament-level players--so please feel welcome to join! You can also learn about opportunities to play in other local leagues and official US Racquetball Association-sanctioned tournaments in the area.

Membership in the Capital Splats is free, so please join by going to our Facebook page or by contacting Mark Storey at mstorey@igc.org.


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Rock Climbing

DC StrokesRainbow Climbing League of DC
Click here to visit the group's Facebook page
The Rainbow Climbing League of DC is a GLBTA group that's geared towards providing a casual, social environment for anyone interested in Rock Climbing. Indoor or Outdoor meeting places will be dependent on availability and the season. Whether you're just looking for a fun way to stay in shape, or would like to develop better climbing technique and skills, activities with RCLDC will provide a fun atmosphere with old and new friends to challenge your body and mind.

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Rowing

DC StrokesDC Strokes Rowing Club
www.dcstrokes.org
DCSRC is committed to bridging gaps between communities by building an inclusive environment, fostering personal growth and promoting the true spirit of sportsmanship. DCSRC programs offer opportunities for rowers of all experience levels regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation or income. DCSRC is one of only two dedicated, independent GLBT rowing clubs in the world.

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Rugby Football

Washington RenegadesWashington Renegades
www.dcrugby.com
The Washington Renegades is a Division III rugby union football club, a member of the Potomac Rugby Union and USA Rugby. We provide a solid rugby and social experience for both seasoned players and newcomers to the sport. All are welcome to play for the Renegades. We are a diverse mix of people from the DC metropolitan area welcoming players regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or income. The Washington Renegades men's rugby team holds practice every Tuesday and Thursday at Stead Field (17th and P Sts., behind J.R.'s) from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. and attract anywhere from 20-45 guys on a given night. New recruits are always welcome, no experience required. We'll teach you everything you need to know! 

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Running

DC Front Runners
www.dcfrontrunners.org
DC Front Runners is a running, walking and social club for gay people and friends in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Membership is open to all people regardless of race, pace, age, gender, sexual orientation, or athletic ability. Visitors to the DC area are welcome to join our runs or walks.

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Sailing

Rainbow Spinnakers Sailing ClubRainbow Spinnakers Sailing Club
www.rainbowspinnakers.org

Rainbow Spinnakers Sailing Club is a diverse group of sailing enthusiasts located in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and the Chesapeake Bay area who sail on the Potomac River, the Chesapeake Bay, and beyond. Rainbow Spinnakers Sailing and Social Club provides the gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, and transgender community opportunities to develop sailing skills and promote the community of sailing. Rainbow Spinnakers is a nonprofit organization. 

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Scuba Diving
Lambda DiversLambda Divers
www.LambdaDivers.org

Lambda Divers is a nonprofit, social organization dedicated to promoting scuba diving among the members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Transsexual community.

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Skiing/Snowboarding
Lambda DiversSki Bums
www.ski-bums.org

Ski Bums hosts social events and group trips for LGBT skiers and snowboarders to ski resorts all over the world. Skiers and boarders of all skill levels are welcome, from total newbies to seasoned pros. You can choose from dozens of trips each year to local hills and resorts in Colorado, Utah, California, Wyoming, Vermont, Europe and South America. Come join the cool, laid-back and outdoorsy skiers and boarders of Ski Bums!

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Soccer

Federal Triangles Soccer ClubFederal Triangles Soccer Club
www.federaltriangles.org

FTSC is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to promote the growth of soccer and foster a sense of community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and GLBT-friendly players. We pursue these goals by providing a venue for the play of soccer where we encourage players at all levels to participate and improve their skills through club-sponsored clinics, workshops and lessons.

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Softball

Chesapeake & Potomac SoftballChesapeake & Potomac Softball (CAPS)
www.capssoftball.org

The Chesapeake and Potomac Softball League (CAPS) was founded in 1983 to establish a friendly place for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (G/L/B/T) people in the greater Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area to go to play softball, learn and/or enhance softball skills and meet new people.

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Swimming

DC AquaticsDC Aquatics Club (DCAC)
www.swimdcac.org
DCAC is a high-energy swim team and social club whose mission is to promote competitive and fitness swimming for lesbians & gays and their friends in a team-oriented, professionally-coached setting. Established in 1988, DCAC is dedicated to promoting the sport of swimming. All swimmers, regardless of sexual orientation, sex, race, color, religion, age, or national origin are invited and welcome to join. With close to 150 swimmers, DCAC ranks as one of the largest USMS teams in the Potomac Valley region, is one of the largest 50 teams in the U.S., and is one of the largest (primarily, but not exclusively) gay and lesbian teams in the world.

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Tennis

Capital Tennis AssociationCapital Tennis Association (CTA)
www.capital-tennis.org
The Capital Tennis Association was formed in 1994 as a not- for-profit organization with the primary purpose of coordinating and promoting the sport of tennis within the Washington DC metropolitan gay and lesbian community. CTA provides casual and organized tennis programs—a terrific way to compete and socialize in a supportive atmosphere with other sports enthusiasts.

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Touch Football

Flaming Football On The Mall
www.flamingfootball.org
Flaming Football on the Mall is a weekly informal two-hand touch football for anyone interested. We play every Sunday at 2 p.m. at 14th between Madison and Constitution (across 14th from the American History Museum). 

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Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Out FrisbeeUltimate Out
sports.groups.yahoo.com/ group/UltimateOut/
DC's only coed gay-friendly Ultimate Frisbee team. E-mail us to join the team at UltimateOut@gmail.com. We generally play with www.wafc.org, in recreational league divisions. New players are always welcome.

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Volleyball

Washington WetskinsCharm City Volleyball
www.volleybaltimore.org

Charm City Volleyball is a gay and lesbian volleyball organization serving Baltimore and DC. Its mission is to promote the great sport of volleyball by conducting weekly social and competitive volleyball events and skills clinics. Additionally, they host an annual North American Gay Volleyball Association (NAGVA) Tournament. They embrace anyone who looks to participate in the great sport of volleyball.

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Volleyball

Washington WetskinsCapital Punishment Volleyball Club
www.cpvclub.org  

Capital City Volleyball is a gay sports club serving the DC metropolitan area.  Our participants are primarily gay and we welcome all GLBT and straight individuals. 

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Water Polo

Washington WetskinsWashington Wetskins
www.wetskins.org

Founded in 1985, the Washington Wetskins is the longest continuously operating water polo team in the U.S. to openly welcome individuals who identify as gay, straight or bisexual. The team welcomes both men and women. Our common goal is learning, improving and excelling in the sport of water polo with no specific political agenda, other than tolerance and inclusion.

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