IDAHOBIT Rainbow Round of GEL Netball

The city of Glen Eira is proud to have a diverse community where everybody belongs.

At GEL, we are committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome, safe, and supported while using our facilities and participating in our sporting leagues.

We have been working with Proud2Play to ensure our sporting competitions and facilities are inclusive and welcoming of everyone in the LGBTIQA+ community. This year we are celebrating IDAHOBIT with a Rainbow Netball Round on Wednesday 15 May.

What's involved in the Rainbow Round of GEL Netball?

GEL Netball is going rainbow to signal our stance against LGBTQIA+ discrimination. Teams participating in our GEL Netball competition will be provided with our custom-designed "Pride" bibs for their games on Monday 13 May and Wednesday 15 May.

We're also hosting a special IDAHOBIT information activation with Proud2Play and the Queer Sporting Alliance at 7.10pm on Wednesday 15 May.

The information activation is FREE for everyone to attend and will feature interviews with Proud2Play and the Queer Sporting Alliance, mini competitions, raffles, prizes, snacks and opportunities to learn more about our inclusive social sporting leagues. Attendees will also receive a 7-day free trial to GEL's facilities.

* Please note, to win the raffle, you must be present at the event.

Where is it?

GEL Netball games are played in GESAC Stadium at 200 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East.

The FREE information activation will be held on Court 1 in GESAC Stadium from 7.10pm to 7.45pm. Every body welcome!

Who can attend?

Everyone is welcome to attend our special IDAHOBIT information activation on Wednesday 15 May - this event is completely FREE. Bookings are not required. 

GEL Netball games are restricted to registered players. You can find out more about joining GEL Netball below.

Interested in joining GEL Netball?

We encourage anyone interested in playing netball to register for our upcoming season starting in July 2024. 

Our netball competitions run on Monday and Wednesday nights at GESAC’s indoor netball courts in Bentleigh East and offer leagues to suit all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Visit our netball webpage for more information about our leagues and registering. If you have any questions about getting involved in the competition, please email our friendly stadium team at stadium@geleisure.com.au. 

Looking for other opportunities to get involved?

For more information about what is happening across Council in the LGBTIQA+ space head to https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/community-support/lgbtiqaplus

What is IDAHOBIT?

Friday 17 May is International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT).

IDAHOBIT marks the day that homosexuality was removed from the WHO Classification of Diseases in 1990 and represents an important milestone in the recognition of LGBTQIA+ rights globally. However, LGBTQIA+ people in Australia still today experience disproportionate rates of bullying, harassment, and discrimination, highlighting the ongoing need for advocacy and education to promote acceptance and equality for all. For more information and resources on maximizing LGBTQIA+ inclusion, visit www.idahobit.org.au.

This is an inclusive event and aims to promote understanding and respect for all members of our diverse community. Council has a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination.