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Support Trans Rights in Philly

This November 13-22, during Trans Awareness Week, we’re bringing our community together for the 7th. Annual Kicking Out Transphobia Tournament — a grassroots celebration where sports, community, and activism come together to kick transphobia out of the game and beyond.

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Upcoming Events

KOT PHILLY KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
KOT PHILLY KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Palumbo Recreation Center,
725 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

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Our Mission and Vision

Kicking Out Transphobia Community Projecticking Out Transphobia (KOT) Community Project is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its mission is to uplift, include, and empower transgender and gender-nonconforming people through community-driven sports, education, and collective action, creating safe and affirming spaces where all people belong and thrive.

Our Vision a world in which transgender and gender-nonconforming people are fully recognized, supported, and celebrated, and where education, community-based sports, and advocacy advance equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Public Identity

Kicking Out Transphobia (KOT) is a community-led initiative centering transgender and gender‑nonconforming individuals. Through the power of sports as a tool for joy, connection, and resistance, KOT creates inclusive spaces that uplift trans and nonconforming people while raising awareness of the challenges our community faces. From grassroots projects to educational campaigns, KOT uses sports not just to play—but to build visibility, foster solidarity, and advocate for justice.

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Events & Community

Creating community, one event at a time.

We bring Kicking Out Transphobia to communities across cities through tournaments, sports activities, social gatherings, and community events. Our events create spaces where transgender and gender-nonconforming athletes can play, connect, celebrate, and build lasting community.

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