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Get Involved

Our purpose is to provide a safe and inclusive space for LGBT+ people to play football - so we are always open to new players who want to get involved. It all starts with filling in the form at the bottom of this page - please read on for more information about the process.

We know that joining a new club can be a daunting experience, so we do everything we can to welcome prospective new members and make this process as seamless as possible.

Please note that we recruit in cycles, with welcome sessions taking place every 2-3 months throughout the season. Please fill in the form below and we will let you know when the next session is.

Who can join?

Due to the challenges faced by the LGBT+ community in accessing mainstream sport, our primary focus is on providing a place for the LGBT+ community to play football.

We know that gender and sexuality are complex and changeable and may be difficult to define. We’ve also had players join the team before who aren’t ‘out’ and may not define themselves as part of the LGBT+ community upon joining. In the form below, there is an option to let us know if you consider yourself to be part of the community - this is not a mandatory question and any information you share is confidential.

How does it work?

Our next welcome session

Our next welcome session will take place in early November. We will post details of the session on our social media and on this page. We will also share details with anyone who signs up via the form below.

What is the commitment?

Training takes place once a week, and we play games most weekends from September to May. It is completely up to you if you want to put yourself forward for competitive games or not.

How much does it cost?

Players can choose to pay a monthly membership fee (currently £20) or pay on the day (£7). Discounted rates are available for students and those who aren’t earning - please let us know if this is the case below or if your circumstances change. Beginners sessions run in partnership with LFC Foundation are free.

Home and away matches are subsidised by the club (thanks to our partners), allowing us to keep costs affordable for players throughout the season.

I’ve filled in the form but haven’t heard back yet.

We recruit in cycles throughout the season. We are between recruitment sessions at the moment and will be slower than usual replying to emails. We will email anyone who has filled in this form as soon as we have a date and venue for the next welcome session in November.

Sound good? Sign up below.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Confirm Email

Please make sure this matches the address above and is spelt correctly.

What are your preferred pronouns?

Let us know how you'd like to be referred to.

Why are you interested in joining an LGBT+ football team?

Let us know what appeals to you about joining Mersey Marauders specifically.

What experience of football have you had previously?

This will help us tailor our sessions as much as possible.

Tell us a bit more about your experience of football.

Do you define yourself as LGBT+?

Our primary purpose is to provide a safe and inclusive space for LGBT+ people to play football. We are asking this question to help us understand the make-up of the squad and better tailor what we do. Please answer this question if you are happy to do so. Your response is confidential and your answer will not be used for any other reason.