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Team Sydney Newsletter TEAM SYDNEY NEWSLETTER November 2010 Editor: Peter Henson TEAM SYDNEY NEW MARDI GRAS SPORTS FESTIVAL 2011 This year we are proud to have our Sports Festival associated with two great community organizations SGLBA and ACON. The Annual Team Sydney New Mardi Gras Sports Festival is bigger and better than ever. It will be held during February/March 2011. The following events are correct at the time of the Festival Guide going to print showing sixteen events. Please check from time to time for any additions or alterations that come to hand. Contact details are listed for each of the events for further information For 2011 we have 23 events up 6 from 2010. Those taking part are: Amazon Women’s Tennis Australian Sailing and Cruising Club Bentstix Pink Hockey Championships Different Strokes Dragon Boating Freezone Volleyball Tournament GLMA – Self Defence Workshop GLMA – Same Sex Salsa Workshop GLMA – Kung Fu for Kids G squash tournament Harbour City Wrestlers - Tournament Harbour City Wrestlers – introduction to freestyle wrestling Sydney Convicts Rugby Club Open Day Sydney Frontrunners – Little Black Dress Run Sydney Frontrunners – Annual 5Km Fun Run Sydney Rams Ten Pin Bowling Tournament Sydney Rangers 5 a side football tournament Sydney Spokes Mardi Gras Fun day Rides Sydney Stingers- Water Polo Open Training session Sydney Swingers – Golf Team Sydney Annual Tug of War Tennis Sydney Mardi Gras Championships Unbiased Bowling – Lawn Bowls Barefoot Social Day Wett Ones open day Register HERE now and take the first step to join more than a thousand others from across Asia and the Pacific at the 2nd Asia Pacific Outgames! Here's a message from our friends in Wellington: The Kiwis who travelled to Germany had a great time at the Gay Games. Congratulations Cologne! We now invite athletes and their supporters to visit Wellington, New Zealand, in March 2011 for our own 2nd Asia Pacific Outgames. The beautiful harbor side city of Wellington will be buzzing with competition in 17 different sports, a large human rights conference with great international speakers, an arts and cultural festival, and of course great shows and parties. The 2nd Asia Pacific Outgames will start with a traditional Maori welcome, and Maori, Pacific and Asian cultures will take centre stage. Wellington is a friendly, compact city, and almost everything is within walking distance. Beyond the sports and conference and entertainment, we’re arranging special trips and tours around and outside Wellington to let you experience New Zealand and its way of life. Join us for a friendly and unforgettable 8 days in New Zealand, 12-19 March 2011. CLEVELAND SPECIAL EVENTS CORP SIGNS FOR GAY GAMES 2014 Games set for 9-16 August 2014 San Francisco, CA – (16 October 2010) The international Federation of Gay Games signed a contract on 30 September 2010 with Cleveland Special Events Corp. to hold the license to operate the 2014 Gay Games. Co- President of the Federation of Gay Games, Kurt Dahl, and FGG Technology Officer, Gene Dermody, met with the new group in Cleveland on 16 October 2010. The new organisation represents the LGBT community and high-profile civic leaders of Cleveland. The City of Cleveland will continue to be very involved in assisting the world’s largest sports and cultural event to come to Cleveland- Akron, Ohio. Local tourism representatives with local LGBT sports, cultural and community civic leaders have joined forces to organise the 2014 Gay Games in Cleveland. Federation of Gay Games Co-President, Kurt Dahl, is very pleased with the new organisation. “The high calibre of people and organisations that are part of this group is incredible and will help ensure wide support in the state of Ohio. I am very impressed to see Mayor Frank G. Jackson's involvement. Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 was helped greatly this year in Cologne, Germany, by the local city government and the German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle.” “The Gay Games in 2014 will shine a national and international spotlight on the City of Cleveland. Our representatives either lead or are a part of some of Cleveland’s and the region’s most dynamic institutions and will help show the world our greatness,” said Mayor Frank G. Jackson. The Cities of Cleveland and Akron were awarded the Games last year following a competitive bidding process. Cleveland City Council passed legislation in support of the Gay Games in 2014. The games will take place in Cleveland August 9-16, 2014. Cleveland Special Events Corp. board member Nathan Tolliver is ready to work in this group. ”As an openly gay African-American young man, who also happens to be a native of Cleveland, it is truly an honour and a privilege to be involved in the world's largest sporting and cultural event organised by and specifically for LGBT athletes, musicians, artists. I am very excited about the impact this special event that brings together people from all over the world will have on the city of Cleveland and particularly our own LGBT community.” Board member Hollie Ksiezyk commented on how current bullying issues tie in to the importance of the 2014 event. “At a time where there is so much pain and grief surrounding LGBT youth, we look forward to reaching out to our schools and young people in the community to provide a safe outlet and environment among friends and family. It’s reassuring to know that Cleveland is a place where rich culture and diverse traditions welcome opportunities to collaborate on historic projects like the Gay Games." Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of Team Sydney Inc. will be held on: Saturday 20 November, 2010, starting at 5:00 pm On the 1st floor of the Brighton Hotel, 77 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010 (Entry by staircase at front of bar.) This month’s events: http://au.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Mail/redir.asp?eId=17799394&mId=8420&url=http://www .run4fun.com.au/ 6-14 Nov: Pan Pacific Masters Games Gold Coast Sat 13 Nov: 27th Anniversary party New Member(s) – OUR WEBSITE: www.sydneyfrontrunners.org Monday squad training at 6.30pm combined with AE fun runners $5 – popular squad session! Bring some water… Pub meal afterwards in Surry Hills. Always fun……. and a great way to improve your speed and technique. Wednesday night – 6.30pm 5K run around the park. Saturday club runs – 8.00am – 12K training run … 9.00am 5K club run then brekkie. Sunday – club run 9.00am – Email 48hrs in advance!!!! [email protected] to check on details…. Track running – Tuesday and Thursday evenings Sydney Athletic Field, Boronia St Kensington Get Fit for Summer All Classes are open for those that want to do a 6 week course.- Same SexSalsa/Salsa on Sale Wednesday(open to everyone) 7pm-8pm salsa1 and Salsa 3 8-9pm 10 Brown St Newtown$60 6 weeks fundraiser for Team Sydney. Kickboxing 6-7pm Thursday Erskineville Town Hall 104 Erskineville Rd Erskineville $60 for 6 weeks with bonus Kung Fu Classes included. Kids Kung Fu SPC 11am-12noon Saturday Erskineville Town Hall 6 week intro course to Martial Arts. Parents are welcome to join the class!!! $30 for 6 weeks!!! Experience 9 days of Love united. Registration is now open. Antwerp Ironman 70.3, Badminton, Ballroom Dancing, Basketball, Bowling, Bridge, Chess, Climbing, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Diving, Filed Hockey, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Marathon, Martial Arts, Petanque, Pool – Billiard, Rollerblading, Rowing, Soccer/Football, Squash, Swimming, Synchronised Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling .
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