The Werribee Giants Baseball Club will be adding a dash of colour to their play this weekend when they host a pride round.
Players from the Giants men’s and women’s senior teams will don rainbow colours on December 2 and 3 in support of the LGBTQI+ community and to raise money for the Minus 18, a not-for-profit organisation for queer youth.
Werribee Giants player Connor Wilson explained why the club felt a pride round was needed.
“I think it’s important that everybody is given a safe place to play sport regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ability or any other societal characteristics,” Mr Wilson said.
“I think there is an issue of homophobia in sports and this is our way of showing that we support members of the LGBTQI+ community in our club and externally.”
Along with rainbow apparel and decorations, kids activities and a raffle will be held and merchandise sold.
The weekend starts at 11am on Saturday, with two woman’s and one men’s team playing and will culminate on Sunday, with four men’s teams in action and the final spotlight fixture featuring the men’s firsts taking place at 3pm.
All games will be at Presidents Park on McGrath Road, Wyndham Vale and entry is free.
