June is Pride month - an international, annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. Parades, festivals and sports events are organised to promote inclusivity and honour diversity.
The first Stonewall riot took place in New York in 1969, and triggered an ongoing fight for gay rights. Pride celebrates the progress made over the years and advocates for more to be done for the LGBT+ community globally.
Due to COVID-19, physical Pride celebrations have been cancelled this year. However, we at UCFB will continue to express our support and guidance for all LGBT+ students, staff and wider members of the UCFB community.
We are looking forward to hosting more events in the future, listening to student experiences and creating meaningful partnerships with sports teams.
Useful links
- Stonewall have a 9am-5pm helpline, specific COIVD-19 advice as well as further information and resources.
- Mindout are a LGBTQ mental health service, including peer support groups and counselling.
- Switchboard is a LGBT+ ‘safe space’ helpline and online chat.
- TransEDU is a trans specific service, for anyone who doesn’t identify as cisgender.
Educational resources
- The LGBT Sport Podcast
- Sports Media LGBT+ is a networking hub for LGBT+ people working or seeking to work in Sports Media.
- A comprehensive list of definitions and terms.
- Just a Ball Game? have previously held events with UCFB at Wembley stadium, and can offer practice advice on tackling homophobia at club level.
- PrideSports helps you find your local LGBT+ inclusive sports teams.
- Football v Homophobia tackles structural issues in football, focusing on fans, grassroots clubs and county FAs.
- Sportallies empower young people in sport and report on sporting culture.