Timeline of UK LGBT Sport - Revision history

Wessexman: /* 1970s */ 1978 Gaystars XI

2024-04-09T13:18:27Z

1970s: 1978 Gaystars XI

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	'''1977''' [[CAGS Tennis Group]] formed in Croydon.		'''1977''' [[CAGS Tennis Group]] formed in Croydon.

			'''1978''' [[Gaystars XI]] football team formed.

	== 1980s ==		== 1980s ==

Ross Burgess: /* Author of the LGBT Sports Timeline infographic */

2016-06-09T21:01:26Z

Author of the LGBT Sports Timeline infographic

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	[[Chris Morgan]] is the author of the UK LGBT History Month Sports Timeline (1982-2012). He is a four time world champion, seven time British champion and six time Gay Games gold medallist in Powerlifting and one of the Global Ambassador's to the Federation of Gay Games. http://www.chunkymuscle.com and http://www.gaygames.com		[[Chris Morgan]] is the author of the UK LGBT History Month Sports Timeline (1982-2012). He is a four time world champion, seven time British champion and six time Gay Games gold medallist in Powerlifting and one of the Global Ambassador's to the Federation of Gay Games. http://www.chunkymuscle.com and http://www.gaygames.com

	Thanks to both [[Trevor Burchick]] and [[Lou ~~Engelfield~~]] of [[Pride Sports]] for their help and input to this project. You can learn more about Pride Sports online at http://www.pridesports.org.		Thanks to both [[Trevor Burchick]] and [[Lou Englefield]] of [[Pride Sports]] for their help and input to this project. You can learn more about Pride Sports online at http://www.pridesports.org.
	Infographic and further research by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], co-chair of London 2018 and founder of the [[London Raiders]] – http://www.london2018.info.		Infographic and further research by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], co-chair of London 2018 and founder of the [[London Raiders]] – http://www.london2018.info.

Ross Burgess: /* 2000s */

2016-06-09T21:01:02Z

2000s

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	'''2006''' BBC Sports presenter [[Clare Balding]] comes out by marrying partner in civil partnership ceremony		'''2006''' BBC Sports presenter [[Clare Balding]] comes out by marrying partner in civil partnership ceremony

	'''2006''' [[Trevor Burchick]] and [[Lou ~~Engelfield~~]] form [[Pride Sports]], to deliver future [[Pride Games]] and develop LGBT sports in Manchester		'''2006''' [[Trevor Burchick]] and [[Lou Englefield]] form [[Pride Sports]], to deliver future [[Pride Games]] and develop LGBT sports in Manchester

	'''2007''' [[Sion O'Conner]] becomes male co-president of Federation of Gay Games		'''2007''' [[Sion O'Conner]] becomes male co-president of Federation of Gay Games
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	'''2008''' The first annual [[LGBT Sports Summit]] is held in Manchester, launching the [[UK LGBT Sports Network]]		'''2008''' The first annual [[LGBT Sports Summit]] is held in Manchester, launching the [[UK LGBT Sports Network]]

	'''2009''' [[Pride Sports]] host the [[European Lesbian and Gay Sports Federation]] (EGLSF) annual assembly and Lou ~~Engelfield~~ becomes female copresident of EGLSF		'''2009''' [[Pride Sports]] host the [[European Lesbian and Gay Sports Federation]] (EGLSF) annual assembly and Lou Englefield becomes female copresident of EGLSF

	'''2009''' [[Gay Games]] and [[GLISA]] announce their commitment to working towards 1 Quadrennial Event (1QE) for 2018 at the Manchester EGLSF general assembly		'''2009''' [[Gay Games]] and [[GLISA]] announce their commitment to working towards 1 Quadrennial Event (1QE) for 2018 at the Manchester EGLSF general assembly

Ross Burgess: /* Manchester Sports Timeline launch */

2013-08-05T09:20:07Z

Manchester Sports Timeline launch

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	In celebration of LGBT History Month 2012, which in this Olympic year had a focus on sports, a 12 month project to capture the detailed histories of UK LGBT sports groups and clubs to create a comprehensive history timeline was launched at Taurus Friday 17 February 2012.		In celebration of LGBT History Month 2012, which in this Olympic year had a focus on sports, a 12 month project to capture the detailed histories of UK LGBT sports groups and clubs to create a comprehensive history timeline was launched at Taurus Friday 17 February 2012.

	All Northern LGBT sports groups and clubs were invited to come along and support this launch, which was~~. Supported~~ by the North West LGBT group of public ~~sectior~~ trade union [[UNISON]], [[Northern Wave]], the [[UK LGBT Sports Network]], [[Pride Sports]], and [[Canal-St.co.uk]].		All Northern LGBT sports groups and clubs were invited to come along and support this launch, which was supported by the North West LGBT group of the public sector trade union [[UNISON]], [[Northern Wave]], the [[UK LGBT Sports Network]], [[Pride Sports]], and [[Canal-St.co.uk]].

	As [[Trevor Burchick]] MBE, Chair of Northern Wave, explained:<br>		As [[Trevor Burchick]] MBE, Chair of Northern Wave, explained:<br>

Ross Burgess: /* Manchester Sports Timeline launch */

2013-08-05T09:19:31Z

Manchester Sports Timeline launch

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	In celebration of LGBT History Month 2012, which in this Olympic year had a focus on sports, a 12 month project to capture the detailed histories of UK LGBT sports groups and clubs to create a comprehensive history timeline was launched at Taurus Friday 17 February 2012.		In celebration of LGBT History Month 2012, which in this Olympic year had a focus on sports, a 12 month project to capture the detailed histories of UK LGBT sports groups and clubs to create a comprehensive history timeline was launched at Taurus Friday 17 February 2012.

	All Northern LGBT sports groups and clubs were invited to come along and support this launch, which was. Supported by the North West LGBT group of UNISON ~~the Public Service Trade Union~~, [[Northern Wave]], the [[UK LGBT Sports Network]], [[Pride Sports]], and [[Canal-St.co.uk]].		All Northern LGBT sports groups and clubs were invited to come along and support this launch, which was. Supported by the North West LGBT group of public sectior trade union [[UNISON]], [[Northern Wave]], the [[UK LGBT Sports Network]], [[Pride Sports]], and [[Canal-St.co.uk]].

	As [[Trevor Burchick]] MBE, Chair of Northern Wave, explained:<br>		As [[Trevor Burchick]] MBE, Chair of Northern Wave, explained:<br>
	''“This valuable project offers the North’s LGBT sports groups a unique opportunity to make sure each Club’s history is recorded completely and accurately, so as to inspire future generations of LGB and T sporting people to build an exciting future sporting future for generations to come”.''		''“This valuable project offers the North’s LGBT sports groups a unique opportunity to make sure each Club’s history is recorded completely and accurately, so as to inspire future generations of LGB and T sporting people to build an exciting future sporting future for generations to come”.''

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Ross Burgess: /* 1910s */

2013-07-14T07:57:50Z

1910s

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	'''1919''' 14-year-old [[Lily Parr]] is “talent-spotted” by the manager of a women’s football team at the Dick, Kerr and Co. munitions factory in Preston, Lancashire. Parr quickly becomes a star player and stays with the team until 1950, scoring over 900 goals. Parr was the only woman in the inaugural list of the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame in 1992. The annual [[Lily Parr Exhibition Trophy]] was established during [[LGBT History Month]] 2007.		'''1919''' 14-year-old [[Lily Parr]] is “talent-spotted” by the manager of a women’s [[football]] team at the Dick, Kerr and Co munitions factory in Preston, Lancashire. Parr quickly becomes a star player and stays with the team until 1950, scoring over 900 goals. Parr was the only woman in the inaugural list of the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame in 1992. The annual [[Lily Parr Exhibition Trophy]] was established during [[LGBT History Month]] 2007.

	== 1920s ==		== 1920s ==

Ross Burgess: /* 2000s */

2013-06-21T18:49:58Z

2000s

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	'''2004''' [[Chris Morgan]], Great Britain and England Powerlifter qualifies for first world final and is appointed Gay Games Ambassador		'''2004''' [[Chris Morgan]], Great Britain and England Powerlifter qualifies for first world final and is appointed Gay Games Ambassador

	'''2005''' [[Out for Sport]] London hosts "The [[Building Bridges Conference]]", was intended to heal rifts between the [[Federation of Gay Games]] and the [[Gay & Lesbian International Sports Association]]. The event was hosted by [[Ivan Bussens]] who helped the two major gay sports governing bodies come together to overcome their differences and discuss the future of gay sports.		'''2005''' [[Out for Sport]] London hosts "The [[Building Bridges Conference]]", was intended to heal rifts between the [[Federation of Gay Games]] and the [[Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association]]. The event was hosted by [[Ivan Bussens]] who helped the two major gay sports governing bodies come together to overcome their differences and discuss the future of gay sports.

	'''2005''' [[Northern Wave]] and Team Manchester launch the first ever '[[Pride Games]]', which took place in Manchester and was attended by 750 participants. There has since been Pride Sports events held every year, hosting thousands of athletes from all over the world. Founder of Pride Games Trevor Burchick was awarded an MBE in the new year's honours list the same year for services to the community of Greater Manchester.		'''2005''' [[Northern Wave]] and Team Manchester launch the first ever '[[Pride Games]]', which took place in Manchester and was attended by 750 participants. There has since been Pride Sports events held every year, hosting thousands of athletes from all over the world. Founder of Pride Games Trevor Burchick was awarded an MBE in the new year's honours list the same year for services to the community of Greater Manchester.

Ross Burgess: /* 1990s */

2013-06-21T18:48:52Z

1990s

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	'''1997''' [[Irons Golf]] formed		'''1997''' [[Irons Golf]] formed

	'''1998''' Nine new LGBT sports groups, including [[Northern Wave ~~Swim~~ Club]] are launched under the [[Team Manchester]] banner		'''1998''' Nine new LGBT sports groups, including [[Northern Wave Swimming Club]] are launched under the [[Team Manchester]] banner

	'''1998''' [[Village Spartans RUFC]] formed		'''1998''' [[Village Spartans RUFC]] formed

Ross Burgess: /* 1980s */

2013-06-21T17:29:02Z

1980s

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	'''1980''' [[Sailing and Cruising Association]] is formed in London, a club for sailing and boating enthusiasts.		'''1980''' [[Sailing and Cruising Association]] is formed in London, a club for sailing and boating enthusiasts.

	'''1982''' British athletes attend the first ever [[Gay Games]] in San Francisco. UK athletes and sports groups have attended every Gay Games, [[World OutGames]] and [[~~Euro Games~~]] since. Multi-sport events have been the catalyst for the growth of the gay sports movement worldwide throughout the last 30 years.		'''1982''' British athletes attend the first ever [[Gay Games]] in San Francisco. UK athletes and sports groups have attended every Gay Games, [[World OutGames]] and [[EuroGames]] since. Multi-sport events have been the catalyst for the growth of the gay sports movement worldwide throughout the last 30 years.

	'''1983''' [[Long Yang Club]] forms; originally a general social group for Asians and non-Asians, it later became mainly a tennis and badminton club for Asian and Western members in London		'''1983''' [[Long Yang Club]] forms; originally a general social group for Asians and non-Asians, it later became mainly a tennis and badminton club for Asian and Western members in London

Ross Burgess: /* 1980s */

2013-06-21T17:27:32Z

1980s

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	'''1982''' British athletes attend the first ever [[Gay Games]] in San Francisco. UK athletes and sports groups have attended every Gay Games, [[World OutGames]] and [[Euro Games]] since. Multi-sport events have been the catalyst for the growth of the gay sports movement worldwide throughout the last 30 years.		'''1982''' British athletes attend the first ever [[Gay Games]] in San Francisco. UK athletes and sports groups have attended every Gay Games, [[World OutGames]] and [[Euro Games]] since. Multi-sport events have been the catalyst for the growth of the gay sports movement worldwide throughout the last 30 years.

	'''1983''' [[Long Yang Club]] forms, a tennis and badminton club for Asian and Western members in London		'''1983''' [[Long Yang Club]] forms; originally a general social group for Asians and non-Asians, it later became mainly a tennis and badminton club for Asian and Western members in London

	'''1986''' [[Ted Tinling]] inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame		'''1986''' [[Ted Tinling]] inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame