EuroGames

EuroGames,  is an European multi-sport event governed by the EGLSF  (European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation). It is the largest European yearly multi-sport event for athletes, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or sex characteristics.

The first EuroGames were organised in The Hague in 1992. 

Goals Of EuroGames

Mostly once a year the hosting club(s), together with the EGLSF and the member organisations of the federation organise a huge European LGBTIQ+ sport event: the EuroGames. EuroGames offer a variety of different sports with age, ability and skill level categories, so that everyone could find an activity in the event. In addition to sports, volunteering is a popular way to take participate. Hundreds of volunteers are required every year to make this event possible. 

Besides offering a high-quality sport event to the LGBTIQ+ sports community, EGLSF wishes to promote the following goals, also through the EuroGames:

• fight against discrimination in sport on grounds of sexual preference or orientation
• stimulate integration in sport and emancipation of LGBTIQ+ athletes
• enable and support the coming out of LGBTIQ+ athletes
• support the founding of new LGBTIQ+ groups

No discrimination

The EuroGames are open to everyone who wishes to participate, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or sex characteristics. It is an open event, while still being mindful of the feasibility of organising sports for certain groups and the organisational capacity of the host.

Participants

Participants of the event come form all over the world, and anyone at least 18 years old can participate. However, to ensure that as many Europeans as possible can take part in this event, registration for participants from outside Europe is usually opened later.

Who

Every year, the EGLSF calls for candidates to host the EuroGames three years later (to allow sufficient time to organise the event). Candidates must be EGLSF members and have experience with organising sport events. At the Annual General Assembly (in March), the decision is taken by the membership of the EGLSF which candidate will be the host to the EuroGames.

Directory of Sports Specialists

The EGLSF is always striving to improve the experience of participants who enter the EuroGames. As part of this strategy we have gathered a group of experienced sports advisors who have generously offered their time and expertise to help the organising club or committee of the EuroGames.

The EuroGames give organising committees the opportunity to ”come alive” and showcase their activities or sporting events in the community. Sporting events are an important part of our community life and it is a rewarding experience to contribute to a successful EuroGames.

Organising such a large multi-sport event can be a daunting task but with the help of our experts we hope that each EuroGames is planned, prepared and implemented to the highest standard.

The aim of this alliance is to ensure that the EuroGames goes from strength to strength and that everyone involved has the necessary assistance from these experts.

Each specialist can advise on venues, scheduling, required amenities, rules and regulations in their chosen field.

We would like to thank all our sport specialists for assisting us in ensuring the continued success of the EuroGames.

Download Directory of Sports Specialists