Queer Manchester

Pride Sports is the LGBT sporting infrastructure organisation for North West England and is the culmination of almost ten years sports development and activity within Manchester's LGBT community. Our experienced board is made up of Trevor Burchick MBE, Louise Englefield and Sally Carr, bringing together over 35 years experience of community sports and activity capacity building, youth project work, active citizenship development and development in voluntary, public and private spheres.

Established in July 2007, the Manchester Sharks are the North of England's first Gay and Lesbian Polo club. The team has been around for some years now as a valued aspect to Northern Wave Swim Club. It was decided that the team would be better suited running separate to Northern Wave; creating the birth of one of Manchester's youngest gay sports clubs.

Throughout the years the team has grown from a few men. The team has now grown from several quads, creating a world wide reputation; hosting international tournaments. We are also fully committed to building a women's team.

We are a friendly bunch of girls of various abilities, ages, professions, origins, sizes, you name it, who have one thing in common - we like to get wet!!! So if this sounds like you and you fancy a swim in a supportive and motivating environment, come and give it a try at one of our regular swimming sessions. New member of all abilities are welcome: whether you prefer a few lengths and a chat once a month, or a coached swim once or twice a week!

Northern Wave's Women's rep is Hana Kubacova. Contact Hana at women@northernwave.org