Sports Program

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Sports Program

The official sports program for each Gay Games is set at a maximum of 28 sports. Currently, the Federation of Gay Games determines 20 of those sports (Core Sports) and the host city for each Gay Games may choose an additional 8 sports (Additional Sports), bringing the total to 28 sports. In determining the Additional Sports for their particular Gay Games sports program, the Host City must consider factors such as popularity in their particular city/area of the world, international interest and participation, and budget restrictions.

Core Sports

Click here for a complete list of the Federation's "Core Sports" that are included in each Gay Games.

Additional Sports

Click here for a current list of the approved "Additional Sports" to complement the Federation's list of "Core Sports." The Gay Games Host City will choose from this list.

Planning and Participation

The Core and Additional sports in the Federation's sports program represent the efforts of LGBT sport organizations that have formed over the years, organized and promoted events in their particular sport and have worked with the Federation of Gay Games in lending their assistance and expertise in their sport on national and international levels.

Click here for a current list of the "Core & Additional Sports" rules and reports. This requires a password.

If you want to be a part of this growing organization, check out the
Sports Committee page.

If you want to apply for the official position of a Gay Games Sports Coordinator (for a specific sport), read the job description and apply:
Sports Coordinator Job Description/Application.

If you are interested in understanding how a sport gets included in the Gay Games, the Inclusion and Retention Policy has been in the works now for years, and will finally be adopted November 2004 at the Cologne annual meeting. Read the most recent plan and schedule:
Inclusion and Retention Policy/Plan/Schedule.

Planning for Gay Games VIII is already underway. A way for your sport to be a part of future Gay Games would be for players to organize, develop rules/procedures for competition, have a few events when the organization has the resources to do so -- and volunteer for the Federation Sports Committee. Our committee always welcomes new members willing to assist us in promoting the international growth and quality of the Federation's sports program and in supporting the Federation Principles of inclusion, participation, respect and attainment of personal best. If you have further questions concerning the inclusion of a particular sport in future Gay Games, contact the Sports Committee with your input.