Leeds Queer Sports Collective

Leeds, GB

89 members · Public group

Organized by Rob W (He/Him) and 7 others

What we’re about

🌈 Welcome to our Queer Sports & Exercise Collective! 🏳️‍🌈

We’re a vibrant community of grassroots queer-led sports and exercise groups, coming together to create fun, inclusive, and empowering opportunities to get active. Whether you're into team sports, solo workouts, or just looking to try something new, there's something here for everyone!

💬 What to Expect Here: This space is where we share upcoming sessions and events hosted by members of our collective. You’ll find a variety of activities to join—some sporty, some social, all welcoming. We’ll also highlight other opportunities we think you might enjoy.

💸 Membership & Costs: Joining this MeetUp group is completely free! Some sessions may have a small cost to cover things like venue hire or equipment, but we’ll always make that clear in the event details.

🤝 Who It's For: Our collective is open to everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies. Some sessions will be specifically designed as safe spaces for groups within our community—such as trans, non-binary, or minority gender folks—to ensure everyone feels supported and celebrated.

We’re so glad you’re here. Let’s move, connect, and thrive—together! 💪✨

To join the collective and start promoting your group activities email Rob on events@angelsoffreedom.org.uk

Upcoming events (4+)

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Sat, 19 July 2025, 11:00 am BSTLeeds LGBTQ+ Angels football session
Powerleague Leeds Central, Leeds
The Angels of Freedom and the Leeds United Foundation have joined forces to bring you FREE weekly football fitness sessions! Here's what you need to know:

• Everyone is invited to join, regardless of skill level or experience. If you're over 18 and new to the game, fret not, as you're more than welcome to come along.

• Led by LUFC enabled coaches, these sessions are all about teamwork, getting fit, and having fun. There's no competition, just a bunch of friendly folks working up a sweat on the pitch.

• No need to book in advance, just rock up on the day. But do make sure to wear comfy clothes that suit the weather, plus either trainers or football boots.

And, of course, don't forget your water bottle to keep you hydrated throughout the session.

If you're looking for more serious football action check out the awesome Yorkshire Terriers FC https://www.facebook.com/yterriersfc
6 attendees+1
Sat, 19 July 2025, 11:30 am BSTSummer Skate Picnic
Bodington Fields Cycle Track, Leeds
GBP 10.00
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# Summer Skate Picnic 2025

Sat, Jul 19
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Bodington Fields, Adel
Join us for some mini workshops and some outdoor skate fun at Bodington Fields. Bring your own food, and have a picnic with us! All human powered modes of transport (except cycles) and ages welcome.
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## Time & Location

Jul 19, 2025, 11:30 AM
Bodington Fields, Adel, Bodington Ave, Adel, Leeds LS16 8NA, UK

## Guests

43 other guests

## About The Event

Join us for our Annual Skate Picnic and skate at Bodington Fields lovely facility on Saturday 19th July for a great afternoon!

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We welcome all ages to this event.
Quads, inlines, skateboards and longboards welcome.
Pre-booked Skate Hire and Protective equipment hire is available at this event. If you require this service, please ensure that you purchase a separate Skate hire ticket. Skate hire on booking on the day is not possible - please be sure of your UK shoe size when booking as exchanges are not possible at this event

Ticket Prices:
Age 18+ £10
Age 5-17 £7
Age 4 and under - free with paying ticket holder
Spectator £2
Hire skates £3
Hire safety gear (helmet + protective pads) £1

HELMETS ARE COMPULSORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS USING THE TRACK.

We will hold a number of short workshops throughout the event that are free to attend, including:

Hill confidence

Hill skating for more confident skaters

Slalom skills + slalom skills area

Distance skating - get your marathon distance in!

Wear your brights and bring flags, ribbons and streamers to wave as part of our skate parade!

Shop stall available

Wheel library available to help you find your new favourite wheels

Smooth, all-weather tarmac (though the Yorkshire sun dance we did last year worked, this event will still go ahead if it rains) with lots of grass to picnic on.

RAFFLE & FANCY DRESS COMPETITION
*Most sparkly
*Matchy matchy (interpret as you will)
*Best group
*Most helmet stickers
*Least Practical Skate Outfit

The track is one mile of super smooth tarmac.

The Skate Sanctuary will have a stall open so you can buy skate goodies and the coaching team will put on a few mini workshops around the track

Picnic
Please bring a picnic and use the grass in the centre of the loop as the main picnic area.
Help us keep the site tidy by taking your rubbish with you when you leave.

What happens if it rains?
Our event will go ahead even if it rains. Experience has taught us that it tends to be showery... so do pack that waterproof! The track is a high grade of tarmac and we are able to continue to skate unless it is hurricane conditions.
Should we have to cancel the event due to poor weather, we will refund you the cost of your tickets, but are unable to refund any further costs you may incur.

Parking
A car park is available at the venue, however spaces are limited. Please ride share, use public or human powered transport to get to the venue if possible.
Please do not park on the residential roads around the venue.
If the car park is full please use the Lawnswood cemetery carpark nearby as an overflow car park and walk to Bodington from there - the address is Lawnswood cemetery, Otley Rd, Adel, Leeds LS16 6AH

Helmets
Please note that helmets are mandatory on this facility, this is Bodington's rules, not ours.
Any type of helmet is fine to wear, but please bring one.
If you wish to hire a helmet, please purchase a separate Protective Equipment hire ticket

Primary age children may bring a bike or scooter to use the track, with close parent supervision.

Ticket Terms and Conditions:

Please check if you are able to hire skates / require your own skates as we do not provide hire skates for every class.

Under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian or responsible adult

All identities and genders are welcome.

You authorise The Skate Sanctuary to take photographs and video of the session to share on their website and social media. Please speak to instructors or marshalls at the session if you do not wish your image to be included.

Published event times reflect venue availability time - you may be asked to remove your skates up to 15 minutes before the published end time in order for us to clear the venue on time.

We are happy to refund/ reshedule tickets if you tell us by email more than 24 hours in advance of the class. Please email
skate@rollergirlgang.co.uk
We are not able to accept cancellations via social media DMs.

By booking you accept our cancellation, COVID and respect policies as well as our liability waiver

You undertake all activity at your own risk. The Skate Sanctuary cannot be held responsible for any accident or injury.

Wellness Policy:
By booking a ticket, we will assume you are well and there are no reasons you should not be roller skating.
It is impossible to provide an exhaustive list of conditions which would prevent you from skating. If you are in any doubt regarding your fitness to skate, please consult a medical professional before booking a ticket.
If you feel you have a reason, medical or otherwise that your skating ability may be impaired, you must inform a member of TSS team at the start of the session
If after talking with a member of the team you decide not to skate, no refund will be given unless the required 24 hr notice period has been met.
1 attendee
Mon, 21 July 2025, 6:45 pm BSTMonday Practice
Needs location
Our Monday summer sessions (May-August) are a chance to come and join in with some relaxed game play. The sessions won't be structured as much as Wednesday sessions and can be taken at your own pace.

Location is shared on our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IADZQ4MWjQVG5OtnJHSeL5

Open to the LGBTQ+ community (you can bring along an emotional support cishet if needed - we won't be policing identity of those who join us - we only ask that everyone adheres to our Values and Culture Agreement which can provided on contact).
1 attendee
Wed, 23 July 2025, 6:45 pm BSTWednesday Practice
Needs location
Our Wednesday sessions have a few planned activities as well as match play. The structure is usually: warm up, introductions (we stand in a circle and share names and pronouns - optional), netball activities and finishing with game play.

Location is shared on our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IADZQ4MWjQVG5OtnJHSeL5

Open to the LGBTQ+ community (you can bring along an emotional support cishet if needed - we won't be policing identity of those who join us - we only ask that everyone adheres to our Values and Culture Agreement which can provided on contact).
1 attendee