London Raiders

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The London Raiders (formally known as The Rainbow Raiders) is reputably the largest softball club in Europe. It was started by Jonathan Harbourne shortly after he arrived in London in 1990 and is an LGBT sports club.

About

London Raiders Softball Club is a gay softball club which aims to offer a meaningful softball experience through play and training at skill levels that match players' abilities in a fun, safe and social environment that is accepting of sexual diversity.


Joining

Raiders has seven different league teams, including one in the top division of the Greater London league (GLSML). If you would like to play with us, get in touch with our Membership Managers by using the contact form on our website.


Softball Sunday

There is no official Sunday session on 3rd July (day after Pride). Our next planned Sunday activities will be on 17th July, starting at 1pm.


Tournament Success

Raiders won top prize in the B division at the Pioneers Tournament in Canterbury on 24-25 June. This is one of the biggest tournaments in the country and a major achievement for the club! Special congrats to Kelvin Terblanche and Pam Wilburn, team MVPs!

Development Squad

Training sessions are every Monday at 7PM at our usual spot on Wandsworth Common.

Website

http://www.londonraiders.co.uk/