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| 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. If your team/club would like to join Team DC, please review our membership form.
Biking-Recreational / Hiking / Camping-BackpackingAdventuring
www.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 Biking-Recreational, Hiking, and Camping-backpacking activities (including cabin trips; skydiving; rafting, sailing and canoeing; skiing and ice skating, etc.. Trips, tours and events are open to anyone who enjoys the experience of the outdoors.
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Basketball
DC 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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BowlingCapital 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 600 bowlers on 12 leagues.
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CheerleadingCheer DC
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 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 tocheerdc@gmail.com or visit our Facebook group.
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| CyclingTeam 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 DanceSportLambda 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
DC Gay Flag Football League
www.dcgffl.org |
 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 Cardozo High School from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. and attracts anywhere from 30-50 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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GolfLambda 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 HockeyDC Nationals
www.dcnationals.org |
The DC Nationals Hockey Club is an organization based in the Washington DC area made up of gay or gay-friendly men and women with an interest in ice hockey. We play at the intermediate and advanced level, but unfortunately do not have a beginner team at this time.
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Informal Ice Skating
DC 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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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.
Stonewall Kickball
www.stonewallkickball.com
Stonewall is an LGBTQ & Ally community-based, non-profit sports league that strives to raise funds for local non-profit organizations. Our league values each player for who they are and what they bring to the league’s community.
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RacquetballCapital Splats Racquetball League
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 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 ClimbingRainbow Climbing League of DC
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 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 FootballWashington 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 Cardozo High School from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. and attracts anywhere from 30-50 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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RunningDC 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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SailingRainbow Spinnakers Sailing Club
www.rainbowspinnakers.com |
 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 DivingLambda 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/SnowboardingSki 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 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 pursuethese 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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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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Square DancingDC Lambda Squares
www.dclambdasquares.org |
 DC Lambda Squares is a lesbian- and gay-inclusive square dance club serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The club provides opportunities for members, visitors, and guests to dance in non-traditional roles and a comfortable environment for socializing around square dancing activities. The club fosters relationships with other square dancing clubs and organizations and with social, educational, and charitable organizations within the lesbian, gay, transgendered, and bisexual communities.
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SwimmingDC 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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TennisCapital 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 FootballFlaming 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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VolleyballCapital City Volleyball
www.ccvclub.org |
 Capital City Volleyball (CCV) offers opportunities to play indoor and outdoor volleyball for the LGBT community in the DC metropolitan area. CCV provides a social and competitive environment for individuals to meet new people and improve volleyball skills, while maintaining integrity and good sporting conduct. Each year, they host a North American Gay Volleyball Association (NAGVA) tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend. Email ccvbclub@gmail.com with questions and to be added to the email list.
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VolleyballCharm 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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Water PoloWashington 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. Join us on Facebook!
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