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March, 2020 | ISSUE 309 | Qsaltlake.com
Elevation Utah Gay Ski Week Turns 10
Utah Gay Football League’s 2020 season beginning The Utah Gay Football League is ramping up for its 15th season. The flag football league is part of the National Gay Flag Football League, which has over 200 teams in 22 leagues across the United States and Canada. Teams representing these leagues participate in the national tournament titled Gay Bowl, hosted every Columbus Day Weekend in a different member city. It was held in Salt Lake City in 2008 and this year will be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Being a part of the UGFL is not only about enjoying flag football but also to encourage community and camaraderie, to be active participants in the Salt Lake Metro community, and to serve as examples for the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth, inspiring acceptance, pride, and self-confidence,” organizers said in a statement. “We play to build bridges and break down stereotypes within and beyond our own community by creating a uniquely welcoming environment to play recreational flag football with integrity and sportsmanship.” A pre-season meeting will be held February 23 where you can register for the season for $55. On March 1 the price goes to $75 and late registration of $95 begins March 15. The Spring season will be March 27–June 17, and no games will be held on May 1
or 29. Games are held Friday nights at Sugar House Park starting at 6:30 p.m. Rookie Camp will be March 14th at Sugarhouse Park where all new players must attend either from 10 a.m. to noon or 2–4 p.m. A Draft Party will be held that evening. Non-playing volunteers are always needed to help the league in different capacities including setting up fields, refereeing, and organizing special events. Please reach out to INFO@UtahGayFootballLeague.com if you’d like to be a part of the UGFL community.
EVENTS / SCHEDULE All games are from 6:30 to 8pm at Sugarhouse Park 2/23/20 — UGFL 2020 Pre-Season Meeting, 6–7pm, Location: TBD 3/14/20 Rookie Camp, Sugarhouse Park 3/20/20 Team Practice/Scrimmage 3/27/20 Week 1 4/3/20 Week 2 4/10/20 Week 3 4/17/20 Week 4 4/24/20 Week 5 5/1/20 Bye Week 5/8/20 Week 6 5/15/20 Week 7 5/22/20 Week 8 5/29/20 Bye Week 6/1//20 Week 9 6/12/20 Play-off Games 6/19/20 Championship Game 6/26/20 End-of-Season Party More information is at utahgayfootballleague.com
Hey there ski bums, ski abs, ski elbows, ski noses, and ski muffin tops! Elevation Utah turns 10 this year. Not only is it 10 chronologically, but it’s also among the top 10 things to do in those lists that tell you what the top 10 things to do are. It’s, in fact, the premier gay ski event. Are there any other gay ski events in the non-premier category? Anyway, Tom Whitman plans to celebrate in grand fashion. I do not mean in stylish shoes (although he might), but rather he says he’s bringing in the best of the best for entertainment and extending the elevated soiree to five days this year. Among the many festivities, you can expect to see an array of talent. DJ Dawna Montell, and DJ Blacklow, will be here. Adam Turner is puddle-jumping across the pond from London to join Elevation Utah. Elevation Utah takes off on February 26 and lands again on March 1. After that, the Daddy of Elevation events — Elevation Mammoth — happens March 18 through 22. Everyone is ready for that “altitude without attitude” spirit.
Schedule of Events WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 9pm, Welcome Party with DJ Dawna Montell, Cabin Lounge, 427 Main St, Park City
THURSDAY, FEB. 27 12:30pm, Casual Lunch Meetup, Park City Mountain 4pm, Thirsky Apres-Ski with DJ Adam Turner, Cabin Lounge 9pm, Throwback Thursday, 625 Main St, Park City
FRIDAY, FEB. 28 Suggested Skiing at Canyons 12:30pm, Casual Lunch Meetup, Lookout Cabin, Canyons 4pm Friday Apres-Ski with DJ Dawna Montell, OP Rockwell, 268 Main St, Park City 9pm Neon, DJ Adam Turner, Cabin Lounge, 427 Main St
SATURDAY, FEB. 29 Suggested Skiing Park City Mtn 12:30, Casual Lunch Meetup, Mid-Mountain Lodge 4pm, Onsie Apres-Ski with DJ Blacklow, Cabin Lounge 9pm Gear with DJ Grind, OP Rockwell, 268 Main St Sunday, Mar. 1 4pm, Farewell Apres Ski, DJ Blacklow, 625 Main St You can get your tickets to ELEVATION Utah at bit.ly/UtahGaySki2020. More information at utahgayskiweek.com.
