🌈🥂Sportsgram Vol 6🏅

🥂🏅 April has been a great month with the Night of Champions Gala, League Events and lovely weather! I can’t wait for the month of May! Here are the team events happening for the rest of April and the beginning of May.  Please join the Special Team DC Session on Understanding Non-Profits for Sporting and Member Organizations, and check out the Pride Night Out events below 🏳️‍🌈

Your Team DC Board,

Miguel, Grace, Patrick, Gabe, Chuck, Ciara, Kevin and Aaron

The Night of Champions Gala was a great success!! It was such an amazing way to celebrate our honorees! Thank you all for coming and supporting our Future LGBTQ+ athletes, community leaders, and our very own Champion members. Check our website at teamdc.org/champions to see the amazing photos of our Gala taken by Kieth Mellnick photography. Follow hime on the gram @keithmellnick

Understanding Non-Profits for Sporting and Member Organizations: Hosted by Team DC, this is a virtual information and workshop session on May 13th at 6PM Eastern. A zoom link will be sent after registration. We'll explain how to start a non-profit so that you can legally accept donations for your operations. We'll also discuss operation best practices. Information is being provided by a non-profit operations specialist and does not constitute legal advice.

NightOUT at the Prodigy: It's our final home game, and it's Pride Night! Join us on May 11th for NightOUT at the Prodigy, hosted by Team DC!! Gates open at 5pm. Kickoff at 6pm. Lock in your $15 ticket price by buying online. Tickets are higher at the gate.

DC Breeze vs. Philadelphia Phoenix - Pride Night OUT!: Come support DC’s Premiere LGBTQ+ Ultimate Frisbee Pros! Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT. Use the Promo code TEAMDC24 which is good for 20% off tickets.

Pride Night Out Old Glory DC vs Anthem Rugby Carolina: Saturday, June 1, 2024 , 7:00 pm EST at:
Maryland Soccerplex, 1801 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841

Tickets will be available soon!

Nationals Night Out:  Team DC, along with The Washington Nationals, are proud to announce our 19th annual Pride Night Out at the Nationals on Thursday June 6th at 6:45. More info to follow on exclusive giveaways and pregame activities beginning at 6PM. When purchasing Tickets please use the same email used for your MLB baseball account and your tickets will be transferred.

Mystics Pride Night Out: Come join us for Pride Night out with the Mystics on June 22nd at 3pm Pricing for tickets, $43 for ticket and exclusive pride jersey, $76 for ticket tailgate and and jersey, $59 for youth basketball clinic and and tailgate. Parents are not charged to attend the clinic.

Tickets On Sale now: Team DC, along with DC United, are proud to announce our 13th annual Pride Night Out with DC United - Saturday August 24th at 7:30 Against FC Dallas. We will have a special tailgate in Heineken Hall beginning at 6:00 PM where exclusive giveaways and swag will be provided. More info to follow. When purchasing Tickets please use the same email used for your Ticketmaster account and your tickets will be transferred. For members or partner organizations that want to purchase more than 20 tickets at a discounted rate, please contact Patrick Woods at [email protected]

Stonewall Kickball Presents: Three awesome events coming up in April and May! Dive Bar Gala at Dew Drop Inn - Tickets are $25 plus comes with a drink. Doors open at 8pm! We have Bicep Brawl on 4/26 at KIKI -starts 7pm, $5 to enter! Then we have Shady Punks on 4/27 5-9pm At KIKI - $10 donation! Swing by these great shows and have a blast!

Lambda Links Golf Season: Lambda Links has new branding but is still the same great club! Our next 5 events are: April 27 - Herndon Centennial Golf Course, May 5 - Northwest Golf Club, May 12 - Westfields, May 18 - Needwood Golf Club, June 2 - East Potomac Golf Links. Our season continues through October and you can join anytime! www.LambdaLinks.com

Hike & Climb Buzzard Rocks Front Royal VA: Saturday April 27th 10am-2pm. In addition to weekly gym meetups, Capital Climbers also makes actual rock climbing opportunities available, as a way to enjoy nature and the outdoors among friends in our LGBTQIA+ and Allies group. More details will be provided, send email to [email protected] and here's the quick overview: This is an optional Camp Fri night, or Day trip very early Saturday morning. This is an uphill hike, approximately 2 miles. 5.7, 5.8, 5.9 moderate level routes, the slab leans forward, we'll lead and set up top ropes. We follow all outdoor safety checks we've been trained in our climbing classes outside. Beginners to outdoors are welcome to join this trip, please wear a helmet at the wall of some kind (any type is better than none). Bring your normal gym gear, shoes and harness. SATURDAY (hike day): 8:00 a.m. Depart DC areas: Most carpool departures from DC should be between 8-9 (some might head out earlier). Grab trail food & breakfast on the way, the I-66 exit 6 for this area with a Target, Starbucks, Ihop, restaurants, get breakfast en route & bring food for lunch. 10:00 a.m. Arrive at Trailhead and begin 2mi hike. Arrive at Buzzard Rocks Parking Lot. If parking is full (early arrival is best) you may have to take the risk of parking on the shoulder. 2pm Afternoon: Depart for DC when ready. For those experienced, stay additional time for more climbing out of the two separate climbing areas in this Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area and GW National Forest: Wall: Buzzard Rocks (2mile approach) Wall: Talking Headwall (roadside crag, crowded if you don't arrive very early)

Stonewall Climbing: April Meetup dates are available and there are Volunteer opportunities as well. All skill levels are welcome and check out our instagram @stonewallclimb

Cherry Blossom Brawl: Sad the cherry blossoms are gone for the season? Come to DC Roller Derby's Cherry Blossom Brawl and help us keep Spring rolling! Sunday, April 28, 10am-1pm, Rockville Sportsplex, 60 Southlawn Court, Rockville MD. Tickets:

DC Strokes Learn to Row Program: DC Strokes is one of few LGBTQ+ rowing clubs in the world, offering full-body workouts in an inclusive and affirming environment. Our website has more information on three upcoming Learn to Row classes, with our first starting on April 29th. Check out dcstrokes.org for more information!
Interested individuals may register below:

FTSC is hosting free, skill-building practices and scrimmages every Sunday from March 31 - May 19 starting at noon at Cardozo High School (1248 Florida Ave NW). These practices are open to players of all skill levels (even if you are brand new to soccer)! We will be working on drills such as passes, throw ins, dribbling, and more. Afterwards, we will have a friendly scrimmage. Once we wrap up soccer, we invite everyone to join us at one of our sponsor bars to socialize and meet other members of the club! Please bring soccer cleats, shin guards (if you have them), and plenty of water to stay hydrated.

LambdaDanceSportDC: Start preparing now for the 'World Pride DC 2025 DanceSport Extravaganza', as well as Gay Games DanceSport Valencia, Spain, 2026 by attending Lambda DanceSport DC-sponsored International Ballroom ＆Latin classes every Thurs from 6-7 PM at DanceSport Dupont Circle. We cover one of each of the 10 International Style Ballroom & Latin dances each month at a cost for our DanceSport Team that ANYONE can afford (Free for our future DanceSport Team competitors 😀)

Strike a pose! Rogue Darts Tuesday Night Flight's: Spring social will be Madonna themed karaoke on the 1st floor of Nellies beginning at 9pm. Everyone is welcome. Select your favorite Madonna song, vogue, and sing your heart out! What: Rogue Darts Tuesday Night Fights Spring Social, Madonna Karaoke When: Tuesday, April 30th, at 9pm Where: Nellie's Sports Bar, 900 U St, NW

Join Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association on Sunday, May 5 at 10 AM for our Monthly Horseback Ride at Piscataway Horse Farm in Clinton, Maryland. $45 for an hour-long ride. Horses, tack and some basic instruction provided. Experienced and novice riders welcome. Contact Patrick Hunter at [email protected] or 202-352-2356 to RSVP or for more details.

Join TriOut Multisport, a triathlon team fostering a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ and allies! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Don't miss our TriOut Happy Hour on May 8th, 6 PM at 18th & U Duplex Diner. Whether you're new to triathlons or a seasoned Ironman, let's celebrate successes, share insights, and plan for the future! Questions reach out the @dctriclub🥳 No pressure to drink; it's all about choice and support. #TriOutHappyHour

The DC RAWHIDES: DC Rawhides semi-monthly Sat night dances at Eastern Market. Join us for a fun line dance class at 7pm, a 2-step tutorial at 8:00 and our Dance Angels throughout the evening to make sure that any beginners have a great experience OUT on the dance floor. Only $10 and a fun-filled Country Dance experience is GUARANTEED!! 😃

DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K: Join us at the 12th annual Pride Run 5K at the Historic Congressional Cemetery on Friday, June 7, 2024.  Registration is $55 and includes a commemorative t-shirt, medal, after party with a live DJ, drag performances, and beer/hard seltzer provided by DC Brau.  Come join over 1,200 runners as they kick off Pride weekend 2024 with a running start.  Don’t forget to contribute to one of our charity partners when registering.  Every dollar donated goes directly to the charity you’ve chosen.  Can't make it, but still want to support our mission? Donate to one of our amazing charity partners here. Hope to see you there and HAPPY PRIDE! 

Rogue Cornhole Summer Nights: Rogue Cornhole has their 2nd season of Summer Nights! If you ever wanted to tryout the game of Cornhole this is one of the best seasons to start off with! Why not Slip it in and Toss it like a Boss 😉🏳️‍🌈🌽🕳! Follow on Instagram, Facebook and online for upcoming details!!

Rogue Darts Summer League: Rogue Darts Thursday Night Flights has their Summer league approaching! Let’s see your dart game and tryout the summer league! Why not try for a Bag O’ Nuts and a Bed and Breakfast in this Dirty Darts Game 😉🏳️‍🌈🎯! Follow on Instagram, Facebook and online for registration details!!