About BLAGSS

Brighton Lesbian and Gay Sports Society (BLAGSS) was set up in 1997 to provide an inclusive and supportive sports and social group for the city's gay and lesbian community. Membership is open to all, but the vast majority of our members are either gay or lesbian, and join to play sports and socialise with like-minded people.

With over 600 members, and growing each year, BLAGSS is the area's largest not-for-profit organisation of its kind. It organises year-round sports and social activities, operating as an umbrella group for various specific sport sub-groups that co-ordinate their own activities. Occasional social events are set up across the entire membership.

To view our Membership Rules, please click here.

The BLAGSS organising committee currently includes:

Sandra (Chair), Gene (Vice chair), Roy (Secretary), Helen (Treasurer), Dawn (Socials), Peter (Membership), Ian (Website), Debbie (Equality and Diversity), Paul H (Publicity) Martin (Safety/Insurance & International links), Tim (Community Liaison), Greg (Sports Development) and all our Sports Coordinators.

In July 2011 BLAGSS held it's first 'Big Gay Sports Day Out' at the Stanley Deason Leisure Centre as part of Brighton's Take Part Festival of Sport. The day aimed to encourage more people in the LGBT community to particpate in sport and try something new.   Activities on offer included rock-climbing, softball, yoga, boxercise, basketball, volleyball, badminton, squash, football, golf as well as nutritional advice and massage.

Watch a short film of the Big Gay Sports Day Out

If you'd like more information about BLAGSS or would like to contact one of our organisers, please click here.

To learn more about BLAGSS and to meet some of our members, why not come along and try out a FREE day membership (court fees may apply). Just go to the sport page you are interested in and message the organiser using the link at the bottom. Providing a phone number helps us get back to you promptly.