Northern Cocks LGBTQ+ Badminton Club

Welcome

to Manchester’s biggest, friendliest and most inclusive LGBT+ badminton club.

When & where do we play?

Mondays 6-8pm
Moss Side Leisure Centre M15 5NN

Wednesdays 6-8pm
National Cycling Centre M11 4TE

Thursdays 6-8pm
National Cycling Centre M11 4TE

Saturdays 3-5pm
Moss Side Leisure Centre M15 5NN

First time?

We recommend newcomers to try us on Mondays. Newcomers enjoy their first session for FREE!

What's the latest?

Explore club announcements and upcoming events, such as tournaments and socials, here:

Who are we?

Northern Cocks LGBTQ+ Badminton Club Manchester has 200+ active members! We welcome the entire rainbow community and our allies. You may see LGBT+, LGBTQI+ or even LGBTQQIP2SAA on our branding, website, and social media. Whichever acronym you see, be assured that we welcome everyone! Tracey explains the origins of NC:

Why are we?

We welcome all abilities at each of our sessions. Your skill level doesn’t matter. Your identity doesn’t matter. What matters is you are passionate about badminton or wanting to try it, and you are focussed on a fun, social, inclusive style of playing sport! When we say inclusive, we mean it.

What are people saying?

“It was great to walk through the door and see other trans people playing.”

“Northern Cocks welcomes and includes all members of the community”

“The club is welcoming of all intersectionality and it’s lovely to see!”

“The players all care about you and what’s going on in your life”

“The club has improved my life, in more ways than I could imagine”

“My first session was amazing, everyone is incredible.”

“I felt instantly welcomed and part of the community.”

Support us

Every donation helps keep Northern Cocks thriving; contributing to running costs, hall hire, and equipment such as shuttlecocks. Whether it’s a little or a lot, your support means everything. Thank you!