06/10: June 2010
EGLSF Newsletter: News & Information from European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation
Global LGBT Sports Event coming up Pride is here! End of June and beginning of July is the period to show your pride and support the LGBT community and the fight for human rights. This is especially important where the rights are especially endangered and fragile, and local as well as global support is absolutely necessary. So show your pride and show it with Pride! Enjoy the summer; EGLSF Newsletter will return with a double issue in August.
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This summer, Europe is hosting the 8th edition of the Gay Games, a global LGBT sports event, licenced by the Federation of Gay Games (FGG), in Cologne, Germany between July 31 and August 7, 2010. With a total of 35 athletic disciplines, Gay Games VIII covers a wide-ranging program that is sure to include a sport for you. Whether it’s a team effort, such as Soccer or Volleyball, or an individual/pairs event, such as Bodybuilding or Figure Skating – from Inline Speed Skating to Golf and Chess, there’s something for everyone. “Be part of it!” is not just the motto of this year’s Gay Games, it also serves as an invitation to everyone. Registrations were officially possible until May 31, and a waiting list possibility was offered after that. Volunteers, however, are still welcome and can register on the Cologne Gay Games home page.
“I believe in taking a positive attitude toward the world. My hope still is to leave the world a little bit better than when I got here.” Jim Henson, American puppeteer
EGLSF acts as a partner of the Organisers, so all our members have been and are invited to participate in this global celebration of LGBT sports.
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EGLSF Info EGLSF Member’s Activities in Ukraine
NRG is a women sports club located in Kiev, Ukraine. The club started as a football team, developing into a multisport organization in response to the growing demand for such sports like volleyball, basketball, table tennis, badminton. The main goals of the club are to unite and develop the Ukrainian LGBT community through culture and sport, to promote healthy lifestyle and to organize leisure time for all interested people. For the 5 years of the club’s activities we have organized a number of local football, volleyball and table tennis tournaments, inviting teams from Ukraine, Russia and Moldova. NRG is a frequent participant of various sport events held not only in Ukrainian towns, but also in Frankfurt, Berlin, Chisinau, Moscow, St.Petersburg. As a member of EGLSF we took part in Annual General Assembly in Budapest and Manchester and in the 2nd EGLSF Conference Football against Homophobia in Berlin this year. On June 5, 2010 NRG hosted a futsal tournament for the forth year in a row to celebrate equality, friendship and healthy lifestyle. The tournament brought together 6 women teams from Ukrainian cities of Kiev, Lviv and Lutsk, as well as two squads from Moscow, Russia. Thanks to the support of IGLFA this year’s event was held at a much higher level than
before, with a decent playing hall and beautiful awards for the winners being widely appreciated by the participants and guests of the tournament More info: http://nrg.in.ua info@nrg.in.ua
EGLSF supports Budapest Pride Saturday 10 July 2010 is the date of the Budapest Pride. You may also be aware that earlier this year Hungary elected a new Government. This makes support for Budapest 2012 EuroGames more crucial than ever. In solidarity with the Budapest 2012 Organisers and the LGBT people of Hungary, representatives from EGLSF Board, including the female CoPresident of EGLSF Louise Englefield, will be travelling to Budapest for this year’s Budapest Pride. If the parade goes ahead, we will march under the EGLSF Banner, carrying the message of fair play, tolerance and safety in sports for everyone. We would like to invite you, EGLSF
member clubs to send representatives to march with us in Budapest on 10 July. We would like to encourage clubs to bring their own club banners, showing that Budapest EuroGames has support from throughout Europe. If you are interested in marching with us, please email us at louise@eglsf.info for more information as we progress our arrangements. http://www.budapestpride.hu/en
Job opening: Kick it Out Appointment of Director Kick It Out is football’s equality and inclusion campaign. The organisation, which is funded by the Premier League, The FA and the Professional Footballers’ Association, works throughout the football, community and educational sectors to tackle discrimination, encourage inclusive practices and campaign for positive change. Kick It Out is now seeking a new Director to develop, lead, and manage the
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organisation. The successful candidate will be someone with an exceptional track record as a campaigner and in policy development. They will need to demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, diplomacy and problem solving skills. They will also understand fundraising, developing new partnerships and opportunities, and leading and managing people. Further details of how to apply can be obtained by contacting Kick It Out for an application pack; full details are also available online. Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 5th July 2010. http://www.kickitout.org info@kickitout.org
EGLSF Board Meetings The announced June Skype conference of EGLSF Board members has been postponed to the beginning of July, where a follow-up on the May board meeting will be realised (for details, please see the previous newsletter). The board will meet next July 31-August 1 in Cologne, Germany. EGLSF member clubs are to communicate any pending issues to be discussed by the board to eglsf@eglsf.info by July 23, 2010.
News Section
News submitted by our members Playing it straight 7 June 2010 The president of the International Gay & Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA), Mr Klaus Heusslein, was interviewed on the subject of homophobia in football on the occasion of the launch of the 2010 Football World Cup. In the interview, the question of homophobia is put into focus, and the reasoning for special LGBT tournaments is discussed among the others. http//www.lucidpolitics.co.uk/2010/06/06/ playing-straight/
Last chance for Gay Games 2010: Late entries 9 June 2010 Registration for the Gay Games Cologne has officially closed on May 31, 2010. First numbers report over 9.100 participants registered to take part in the 8th Gay Games which are to take place between July 31 and August 7 in Cologne, Germany. Although the registration has finished, there is still one more chance to participate in Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010. You can now be placed on a waiting list to participate. After checking if a registration is still possible in the desired event, a late registration still can be possible. To enter the waiting list, please send an e-mail to waitinglist@games-cologne.de
with the following information: Last Name, First name, Date of birth, Sport or cultural event, If necessary performance class or division for the event. You will be informed as soon as possible if participation at the sports or culture event of your choice is still possible and how you should proceed. http://www.games-cologne.de
A month to go until Gay Games Cologne 27 June 2010 More than 9000 registrations already received; participants are coming from more than 70 countries to Cologne. The Rhein Energie Stadium is the venue for the spectacular opening ceremony. The central venues during the games are the villages in the city centre on Neumarkt and Rudolfplatz. In one month the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 will commence. The German foreign minister Dr. Guido Westerwelle (FDP) will officially open the largest sporting and cultural event in the world in the Rhein Energie Stadium on July 31st. Dr. Westerwelle has taken over the role of patron of the Cologne Gay Games. More than 9000 sportsmen and women from more than 70 countries have already registered for the sporting meet and cultural events. As a comparison: at the start of the year, around 2500 athletes participated in the winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. The Gay Games will mobilise the whole city of Cologne from 31st July to the 7th August. “Gay Games Villages� will be located at Neumarkt and Rudolfplatz public squares. These are the special meeting points for the participants. A diverse program will be offered on numerous stages. More than 2000 people will be participating in the band festival, choral festival and cheer leading. Budding performers have until the end of April to
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apply to participate in the “Visual Arts” exhibition. Here, movement is also the major theme. Directly after the opening ceremony in the Rhein Energie Stadium, the Lanxess-Arena in Cologne-Deutz will play host to the opening party. Tickets sales have already begun. The preparations for the Cologne Gay Games are running at full speed. In order to ensure the smooth running of the numerous cultural events and sporting meets, 3000 volunteers are required. Volunteers can register on the Cologne Gay Games home page. At the same time, a billet service has been arranged. Here, participants not wanting to overnight in hotels will be able to find suitable accommodation.
Bowling
Multisports
LGBT bowling tournament
Gay Games Cologne 2010
Ljubljana, Slovenia 4 July – 4 July 2010
Cologne, Germany 31 July – 7 August 2010
Out in Slovenija (OIS) organises the 6th Ljubljana Gay Bowling Tournament on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The tournament is for lesbians and gays, bisexuals and transgenders, recreational and professional sportsmen and sportswomen and also those who haven’t yet held the bowling ball. Also in 2010, the emphasis continues to be on the social part, so the rules are oriented much more towards team spirit and having fun.
http://www.games-cologne.de
http://www.dih.si/bowling/ info@outinslovenija.com
Sports Events Coming up...
Beach Volleyball
Events submitted by our members
CampPink Beach Volleyball 2010 Rotterdam, the Netherlands 9 July – 11 July 2010
With a total of 35 athletic disciplines, Gay Games VIII covers from 31 July till 7 August 2010 a wide-ranging program that is sure to include a sport for you. Whether a team effort, such as Soccer or Volleyball, or an individual/pairs event, such as Bodybuilding or Figure Skating – from Inline Speed Skating to Golf and Chess, there is something here for everyone. www.games-cologne.de office@games-cologne.de
Multisports
Budapest Splash 03 Two days of Beach Volleybal, sun, fun, party, BBQ, camping, picnics, outdoor activities and much much more during the best LGBT Beach Volleyball tournament! www.rozeblok.nl/camppink info@rozeblok.nl
Budapest, Hungary 20 August – 22 August 2010
Wales Tour
The 3rd edition of Budapst Splash is on. Multisport Tournament with Badminton, Handball & Swimming in Central Eastern Europe. A wonderful summer ending occasion for you, come and join us for a weeend of fun...
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom 14 July – 18 July 2010
www.atlaszsportclub.hu/bpsplash info@atlaszsport.hu
Golf
www.ironsgolf.org.uk members@ironsgolf.org.uk
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Golf
Multisports
Irons Bournemouth Tour
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Bournemouth, United Kingdom 8 Sep – 11 Sep 2010
Barcelona, Spain 17 Sep – 19 Sep 2010
www.ironsgolf.org.uk members@ironsgolf.org.uk
Multisports
Brussels Games Brussels, Belgium 10 Sep – 12 Sep 2010
This year’s Brussels Games will include a badminton, swimming, tennis & volleyball competition as well as a workshop body condition. So be present in the capital of Europe for the 2010 Brussels Games. We are looking forward to welcome you in our beautiful city from September 10 to September 12. www.brusselsgames.be brusselsgames@bgs.org
International Tournament for Gays, Lesbians and Friends www.panteresgrogues.cat esports@panteresgrogues.cat
international tournament. Badminton tournament is open to men and women at levels B and C in single and double and at level B/C in mixed double. In floorball we have one division with mixed teams. After the games we will party and on Sunday and we continue with the brunch. We try to offer private housing for all participants who need it. We are looking forward seeing you in Helsinki! www.hot.fi info@hot.fi
Multisports
HOT Helsinki Badminton and Floorball Tournament Helsinki, Finland 24 Sep – 26 Sep 2010 Feel the warm northern atmosphere and have a nice weekend in Helsinki, the daughter of the Baltic Sea! We welcome you to participate in HOT Helsinki Badminton and Floorball Tournament. This is the third time in badminton and first time in floorball when we have an
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