Mission
The San Francisco Track and Field Club (SFTFC) seeks to dignify, to promote LGBTQ+ athletes and to be inclusive of all ages (Open, Masters), all genders, all races and all skill levels. We stress the joy of sport while attempting to nurture athletic ability, always encouraging each other to strive for personal best achievements. You set the goals; we help you get there with a training program and support that has been a model of gay sports since our beginning. We hope to provide an avenue for athletes to show their talent, pride, courage and ability to endure.
History
The San Francisco Track and Field Club began in the Fall of 1982, immediately following the first Gay Games in San Francisco. Dr. Tom Waddell, founder of the Gay Games, had put together a team of athletes to represent San Francisco in track and field at the Games. Those athletes had such a positive and uplifting experience from participating in the 1st Gay Games that they banded together to form the San Francisco Track and Field Club. The formation of the Club enabled them to stay together and to continue training and competing in the years between each Gay Games, allowing them to strive for personal excellence in athletics, which is a hallmark of Waddell’s Gay Games philosophy.
Board of Directors
Alice Smith
President
Austin Jones
Treasurer
Dave Kukfa
Marketing Manager
Arun Bordoloi
Vice President / Secretary
Andrew Sturner
Pride Meet Director & FrontRunners Rep
Sara Yergovich
Web Manager
Affiliates
Contact us.
For questions about the San Francisco Track and Field Club, information on attending weekly practice sessions and how to join our WhatsApp and Google Groups please send us a message.
