Gay London Life | May '26 Edition - Magazine - Page 36
Serving Pride on the Wicket: Invicta Icons Step Up
Cricket might not always scream queer culture, but Invicta Icons are here to change that!
As Kent’s first and only LGBTQ+ cricket team, the Icons are carving out a
space that feels genuinely welcoming, whether you’ve never picked up a bat
or you’ve been playing for years. In partnership with Kent Cricket Foundation
and Out4Cricket, the club is all about opening the game up, no gatekeeping, no
awkwardness, just a solid mix of sport and community.
The vibe is simple. Turn up, give it a go, meet people, and be part of
something. Their regular taster sessions are designed to ease you in, so if the
idea of cricket feels a bit intimidating, this is your low-pressure way in. For those
who already know their way around a pitch, there’s plenty of opportunity to get
stuck into proper training and matches too.
And they’re not just here for a casual knockabout. The Icons are building
something with real momentum. With members travelling in from across Kent,
the team is gearing up for a big summer, including a trip to Birmingham this June
to compete against other LGBTQ+ teams for cup glory. Training sessions are
already ramping up, and there’s a clear sense that this is just the beginning.
Behind it all is a passionate founding team, Jack Kellam, Marcus Law and
Thom Waters, alongside LGBTQ+ ambassador Jordan Chan, who’s helping
drive visibility and community engagement. The mission is clear: grow the club,
get more people involved, and keep building a space where LGBTQ+ people
feel comfortable showing up as themselves.
It’s not just a casual setup either. The Icons have their own logo, kits, and a
growing online presence, with a website on the way. They mean business! If
you fancy giving cricket a go, or just want to meet a bunch of sound people doing
something a bit different, this is your sign. Head over to
their Instagram, get involved, and maybe, just maybe, help
bring that trophy home.
Invicta Icons Instagram @invictaiconscricketclub
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