Sports

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February 2023: We have recently added two fields to our request form. You will see LGBTQ-owned? and AAILA-owned? on some entries. These are self-declared fields. AAILA is 'African, Asian, Indigenous, Latin American'.

Sports

  • Bull City Running Co. • Southpoint Crossing, 202 W NC Highway 54 Suite 201, Durham NC 27713 • 919-265-3904 • bullcityrunning@gmail.com • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Bull City Running Co. is the premier technical running and walking store in the Durham area. We are dedicated to building a community of runners and walkers by creating a fun, informative, and inspiring place for people pursuing their fitness goals.
  • Carolina Roller Derby • bod@carolinarollerderby.com • Website • Facebook • Instagram • Carolina Roller Derby is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the greater Triangle Area through the sport of flat-track roller derby. We provide an inclusive space for women and gender-expansive individuals through healthy athleticism, competition, and community. • LGBTQ-owned? No • AAILA-Owned? No
  • Durham Queer Sports • 4046635019 • durhamqueersports@gmail.com  • Website • Facebook • Instagram • Durham Queer Sports is a free, community sports league and social group for LGBTQIA+ folx and their allies in the Triangle. Our mission is to provide a safe space for LGBTQIA+ folks to move and create a community with no judgement and no expectations beyond the hope that you have fun and make new friends. Based in Durham, NC, we offer seasonal sports and activities such as Kickball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Tennis, Kayaking/Paddling, Running and more throughout the year. Our Winter season runs from October-February and our Spring/Summer season runs from March-September. We play at various locations around Durham, such as Forest Hills Park, the Hope Valley Farms YMCA, and the JCC. Durham Queer Sports is open to all bodies, abilities, and experience. You can play or watch, come as little or as often as you want, and there are no sign-up requirements. Children are welcome with an adult guardian, as are well-behaved pets that are leashed. To participate, whether playing or not, we ask that you first sign our waiver on our website. If you're not big into sports, we have social hangouts after every game at various spots around Durham, such as Hi-Wire, Two Roosters, Boxcar, Ponysaurus, Motorco, etc. Outside of sports, we frequently gather as a group to attend Durham Bulls baseball games, movie screenings, community events, etc. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! • LGBTQ-owned? Yes • AAILA-Owned? Yes
  • Durham Rainbow Bowling League • 919-418-8383 • DurhamRainbowBowling@gmail.com • Facebook • GLBT bowling league bowls at the AMF Durham Lanes on 15/501 on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 pm. 13 week seasons for fall and winter. $13 per week fee. 3 bowler teams.
  • Eno River Rugby • Website • Facebook • Instagram • Eno River Rugby is a Division 2 inclusive rugby team based in Durham. We compete in the Carolinas  Rugby Union for 15s & play regional Summer 7s tournaments. We welcome all players regardless of experience, level, or gender identity. • LGBTQ-owned? Yes • AAILA-Owned? No
  • Stonewall Kickball Raleigh • Raleigh • raleigh@stonewallkickball.org • Website • Facebook • Stonewall Kickball-Raleigh is an LGBTQ & Ally not for profit sports league. We strive to develop a well-connected and diverse community through organized competition and social or fundraising events.