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Founded in , DC Rollergirls is a c 3 volunteer-run non-profit. We are proud members of Dignity Washington. Dignity Washington is a community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Catholics and other Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association. Capital Area Rainbowlers Association. District of Columbia Aquatics Club. DCAC is the Washington area? We welcome everyone, from th Lambda Divers. Sentinels Basketball. DC Strokes. Lambda Links. All are welcome to play for the Renegades.

We are a diverse mix of people from the D. Metropolitan area welcoming players regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or income. Our mission is to learn, teach and play rugby; to forge new friendships and celebrate others' differences; and to give back to our supportive communities through charitable and educational activities.

We are committed to the ethics of inclusion, mutual respect and consideration, fair and safe play on the field and providing a harassment-free sporting environment. First and foremost, the Washington Renegades are dedicated to learning, teaching and playing rugby. Established on October 24, , in Washington, D. In July , the team competed in a sevens tournament held in London, England against teams from London and Manchester.

Also attending were individual players from Chicago, London and Melbourne. Since forming, the Renegades have maintained a twice-a-week practice schedule and played a competitive match schedule each spring, summer and fall. The club always welcomes new players to the sport by offering formal and informal instruction on an ongoing basis.

As is common throughout the sport of rugby, the team emphasizes building camaraderie and friendships on and off the pitch. By seeking diversity among team members across age, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation, the Washington Renegades are dedicated to building bridges among communities while increasing the visibility of rugby.

Off the pitch, the team regularly hosts a wide variety of social gatherings. The Washington Renegades are committed to giving back to our community through charitable and educational activities. The Renegades practice at Cardozo High School. As part of our ongoing community support, the Renegades purchased 25 Nook E-readers for the high school to add to their electronic resources library.

We also purchase the back-to-school faculty breakfast for the school. Your participation in our community service program is most welcome! If you would like to volunteer for an event, or suggest an organization for which we can volunteer, please contact our club secretary.