Providence Gay Flag Football League

Day of (No) Silence at the PVDGFFL 🏈💜

On April 10th , we recognize the Day of (No) Silence: a call not just to reflect, but to speak up.

What began in 1996 as the Day of Silence highlighted the ways LGBTQ+ youth are silenced in schools and communities. Today, we take it a step further.

We break the silence.
We amplify voices.
We stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ youth who deserve to be seen, heard, and supported every single day.

At the PVDGFFL, we are committed to creating spaces where authenticity is celebrated and no one has to hide who they are.

Different voices.
Louder together.
One community.

Because silence may show the problem: but action creates change.

Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated every year on March 31st, to raise awareness about trans and gender non-conforming people and the issues facing them.

This year, we celebrate TDOV by highlighting the growing legal and political discrimination that trans and gender non-conforming people (GNC) are experiencing in the US at the hands of unjust bills in legislatures across the country.
Many of these bills specifically target trans and GNC individuals to bar them from access to basic services like healthcare and fundamental rights to self expression.

We encourage you to celebrate TDOV by learning more about the proposed legislations in your community (see translegislation.com) and contacting your elected officials to speak out against the active disenfranchisement of Trans and GNC people.

May we continue to work to collectively refuse efforts to invisibilize transgender and gender non-conforming people from public life. Happy Transgender Day of Visibility from PVDGFFL!

On Thanksgiving, we're all about food, family, and football. Today, the PVDGFFL created a new tradition with our league family….the PVDGFFL Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl.

Cheers to our league members who braved the crisp November weather for some friendly football. 🦃🍁🍗🏈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is held every year on November 20th to honor the lives of trans people who have been subjected to anti-trans violence. Today, we honor the many named and unnamed trans people whose light was taken from us far too soon. May we continue to carry their light with us and to remember so that they may never be forgotten.

2025 Fall Open Divison Season 🏳️‍🌈🏈🏳️‍⚧️

Tomorrow's Schedule...

League Standings as we enter Week 5...

Sponsors Spotlight: Full Range Fitness & MISTR

This week, we’re proud to highlight two incredible sponsors who are making a real impact in our community: Full Range CrossFit and MISTR.

At Full Range, the mission goes beyond fitness — it's about building a community rooted in support, education, and personal growth. Their passionate, experienced coaches help you move better, breathe deeper, and achieve goals you never thought possible. Most importantly? You won’t find big egos or hyper-competition here — just a welcoming, encouraging space full of people committed to becoming the best version of themselves. www.fullrangepvd.com

We’re also excited to welcome back MISTR as a 2025 Season Sponsor! MISTR is gay-owned and operated, and they’ve made accessing PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention) simple — even if you don’t have insurance. Their streamlined process includes access to real physicians, free delivery, and online service. By removing barriers and delivering care directly to your door, MISTR is helping bring us one step closer to zero new infections. www.heymistr.com

Tonight, members of Cotton Candy Carnage and Red Hot Chili Snappers, along with other league members, joined forces to volunteer and help AIDS Care Ocean State prep for their Drag Bingo Season Opener this Thursday by assembling bingo packets.

Another example of giving back to our community, because who doesn't love bingo?

One week from today…the 6th Annual PVDGFFL Helmets & Heels Drag Show.

Join the Providence Gay Flag Football League for one of our signature fundraising events of the year - HELMETS & HEELS.

Cheer on some of your favorite PVDGFFL league members as they pair up with a Drag "Parent" and transform to live their drag fantasy on stage for the first time ever! What song will they perform? What will their drag name be? Who will be the next one to make a drag career after the event?

Proceeds to benefit the 2025 PVDGFFL Travel Team Fund. So, open your hearts and wallets, tip these performers, buy some raffle tickets, and enjoy a night like no other.

Doors at 9PM and show at 10PM!

Tickets on sale now! Save a couple of dollars and buy them TODAY!

Presale Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/helmets-heels-drag-show-and-block-party-25-tickets-1616813595989?aff=erelexpmlt

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: The Gamm Theatre & Navigant Credit Union 🌟

We’re excited to shine a light on two amazing sponsors who help make our league—and our community—stronger!

🎭 The Gamm Theatre
Entering their 41st season, The Gamm brings bold, unforgettable performances to Southern New England.

🎟️ Don’t miss Angels in America – Part Two: Perestroika, playing Sept 25 – Oct 19. A powerful story about identity, illness, and hope.
Check them out: gammtheatre.org

💰Navigant Credit Union
Serving Rhode Island since 1915, Navigant is the state’s largest credit union and a community champion. Through their Charitable Foundation, they’ve donated millions to hundreds of local causes.

Learn more: navigantcu.org

🙏 Huge thanks to both sponsors for helping the Providence Gay Flag Football League build community on and off the field!