Pink Turf Soccer League is the longest-running Canadian soccer league for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
About
Pink Turf is an adult recreational soccer league founded in 1985 as a safe space for gay women. Today, we welcome members from across the 2SLGBTQ+ spectrum, including Indigenous two-spirit people, intersex people, and trans folks – an umbrella term which includes trans men, trans women and non-binary folks, as well as genderqueer and genderfluid people and allies.
Our league began in 1985 with four teams and has grown over the years to include 250 members of diverse ages, races, experience and athletic abilities. We are a not-for-profit league and are run by a volunteer collective that’s dedicated to continuing the traditions of the PTSL and welcoming new players every year.
Our Values
Affordable
Sliding-scale fees and payment plans available
Recreational
All skill levels welcome and encouraged
Queer
Run by and for 2SLGBTQ+ players and allies
Community-refereed games; weekly practices; social events and an end-of-season event included in your fee
Fun
Community-driven
Committed to collective growth and liberation through: 50% priority spots for BIPOC, trans and non-binary players. League-wide learning to end transphobia and racism in our spaces and beyond. Conflict resolution policy focusing on accountability and relationship repair
Who are we
Pink Turf Soccer is a non-profit run by volunteers. Three key groups make this possible: The Collective, The Board of Directors and Team Representatives. The Collective runs the day to day operations, with accountability, oversight and direction by our Board of Directors. Team Representatives are key points of contact to build community, do team admin and gather feedback (and so much more!).
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