♦  Out of Bounds NYC & Team New York e-Newsletter  ♦
March 8, 2010 
 Spring is just a two weeks away!
 
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BIG APPLE SOFTBALL LEAGUE

 
 
The Big Apple Softball League (http://www.bigapplesoftball.com/)  – New York City’s gay softball league would like to create 1-2 new softball teams for their COMPETITIVE division for the 2010 season.
 
The BASL is looking for players and managers with softball/baseball experience that can play at a competitive level. The division is competitive but also fun and social. The season begins in April and ends in August. Games are played on the WEEKENDS (Saturday or Sunday) in New York City, New Jersey and Brooklyn.
 
The Big Apple Softball League is open to all persons regardless of age, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation and is a member of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA).

Rich Reid (Voly1nj@aol.com)
Jeff James (Jeff.James@sonymusic.com
 
 
OUTSPORTS.COM:
ARE YOU 2010'S BEST GAY SPORTS GROUP IN THE WORLD?

 
 
 
 
This year Outsports is bringing back our annual award for the Best Gay-Sports Group in the World, and we want your organization to be a part of it! The contest is open to any local gay-sports team or league that focuses on a single sport anywhere in the world. Last year’s winner was Madison Gay Hockey, who edged out Cheer New York, G-Force Hockey Club and Philadelphia Fins Aquatics Club in the final round.

So many gay, lesbian and trans people put so much time and effort into these groups, and we hope to highlight the results of that hard work. As we'll be profiling many of the groups that enter over the coming weeks and months, it will be good exposure for your group.

On top of being named 2010’s best gay sports group in the world, the winning group will receive a $100 prize. We’re also thrilled to offer the winning group one free registration for Gay Games VIII this summer, courtesy of Gay Games Cologne!

All you have to do to be considered is send us an email at outsports@gmail.com with the following information:

- Team or League Name:
- Contact Name:
- Web site address:
- City, State & Country:
- Sport:
- Year the group was founded:
- Approximate number of members in 2009:
- Why you think your group is the best gay-sports group of 2010 (limit 120 words).
 

AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR...

 
  

NYC GAY BASKETBALL LEAGUE 
 
 
Registration for the Men's Spring 2010 Basketball Season is
OPEN until Sunday, March 14th!

We're very excited about the upcoming Spring 2010 Season! This season, we expect to host two Men's Divisions (A and B) and two Women's Divisions (A and B). Women's Registration will open in the next few weeks.  Men's Division begins on Sunday, March 14th
 
More information at http://nycgaybasketball.org.
 
   MEET THE SPRING 2010 SEASON PLAYERS at GYM SPORTS BAR
SPRING TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
6pm - 8pm
Gym Sports Bar
167 Eighth Avenue (bet. 18th & 19th)

NEW YORK CITY GAY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
 
 Be part of something big!!
 
The New York City Gay Hockey Association (NYCGHA) is New York's first official gay hockey organization. We provide an environment free of harassment and discrimination for members and friends of the LGBT community to play ice hockey and fulfill their athletic aspirations.
 
We're putting together our team rosters for the Spring/Summer 2010 Season!  If you'd like more information, get in touch with us soon!  Warning:  Ice hockey is addictive.
 
Check out out games!  They're FREE to watch!
Schedules are on the home page of our website.
 
 

  TEAM NEW YORK AQUATICS: SPRING BREAK DANCE AND FUNDRAISER! 
 
   

  THE JUSTIN CAMPAIGN: FOOTBALL V. HOMOPHOBIA 
 
 

On February 19th 2010, The Justin Campaign are launching an initiative, Football v Homophobia, to raise awareness of homophobia in amateur and professional football; to unite clubs, players and fans internationally by using the game of football to bring communities together in opposing hate and intolerance in the world’s favourite sport.

After listening to our partners and supporters, The Justin Campaign believe that to tackle homophobia in football effectively a collective show of opposition needs to be made by all involved to get a message of zero tolerance across to the perpetrators of homophobic insults and abuse.

We intend that Football v Homophobia on Feb 19th will become the one day out of each year where individuals, community groups & teams and clubs internationally can express their disapproval of homophobia in football by celebrating under the banner of Football v Homophobia.

The launch in the UK this year will also coincide with LGBT (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered) History Month, a full month of activity celebrating the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. We hope that you can express your support for the day and ensure that this initiative significantly changes how LGBT people are perceived and treated in football. You don’t have to be a football fan or sports group to back the campaign. 
 
For more information, go to www.thejustincampaign.com 
 

 BOYS NIGHT at LOOPED! starring VALERIE HARPER

 

BOYS NIGHT at Looped starring VALERIE HARPER

Wednesday, March 24th
Show at 8PM

Post-Show reception at THE RITZ BAR & LOUNGE begins at 10:15PM

Purchase $66.50 tickets today to LOOPED (regularly $111.50) using the code LPBYZ223 and receive admission to a Post Show LOOPED Boys Night Reception Featuring Complimentary Drinks.  Directly following the 8PM performance of LOOPED, head over to THE RITZ BAR & LOUNGE (369 W 46th St) for a one hour open bar (beer, wine, well drinks and soda).

 

Based on a real event, LOOPED takes place in the summer of 1965, when an inebriated Tallulah Bankhead stumbles into a sound studio to rerecord (or ‘loop’) one line of dialogue for her last movie --Die, Die, My Darling. Ms. Bankhead was known for her wild partying and convention-defying exploits that surpassed even today’s celebrity bad girls. Given her intoxicated state and inability to loop the line properly, what ensues is an uproarious showdown between an uptight film editor, Danny Miller, and the outrageous legend.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW TO SEE FOUR-TIME EMMY AWARD- WINNER
VALERIE HARPER AS TALLULAH BANKHEAD.
 
Three Easy Ways to get your Boys Night Tickets to LOOPED
1. CLICK HERE or visit BroadwayOffers.com and mention code LPBYZ223
2. CALL 212.947.8844 and mention code LPBYZ223
3. VISIT the Lyceum Theatre Box Office, 149 West 45th Street with a printout of this offer.
 
Restrictions:
PRINT OUT OF OFFER MUST BE PRESENTED BEFORE PURCHASE AT THE BOX OFFICE.  Offer valid for March 24th 8PM Performance only.  Regularly $111.50.  Regular service charges apply to online and phone orders. Subject to availability. Not valid for prior purchases or in combination with any other offer. Limit 8 tickets per order. Offer may be revoked at any time.  One party admission voucher is available per ticket purchased. Admittance to party is contingent on redemption of voucher and can only be redeemed for those 21 and over with valid ID. Voucher will be included in your ticket envelope either from Telecharge.com or the box office. Open bar includes beer, wine, well drinks and soda.

Performance Schedule: Tuesday at 7PM, Wednesday through Saturday at 8PM, Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2PM and Sunday at 3PM.


  INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA

 
 
2010 Campaign Launch
Speaking About Silence – Homophobia in the Sports World
 
 
A few days from the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Fondation Émergence is launching its annual campaign to fight against homophobia. Entitled Speaking About Silence, this campaign is geared toward the sports world and will reach its highpoint on May 17, 2010, on the International Day Against Homophobia.
 
The campaign aims to speak about the sports world’s reigning silence on everything related to sexual diversity, and to call on all those involved: educational institutions, the media, professional and amateur sports organisations, sponsors, gay men and lesbians, sexual minorities, and public authorities.
 
Campaign material is now available!
Two posters and one pamphlet are being offered both in English and in French
 
To order the material for this campaign and other tools,
please use the materials order form enclosed in this mailing or download this form
on the following page from the Homophobiaday.org website at
http://www.homophobiaday.org/default.aspx?scheme=3098
  

  BOY'S NIGHT AT YANK! A WORLD WAR II LOVE STORY

BOYS NIGHT
At Yank! A World War II Love Story
 
 
Thursday, March 18th, 8 PM

Only $45.00

After an amazing and SOLD OUT Boys Night @ Yank! in February, we've decided to come back for more. Come to Boys Night Out @ Yank! round 2.

Purchase a $45.00 ticket to Yank! on Thursday, March 18th and receive a voucher for Free admission to the Post-Show Boys Night reception featuring wine, cheese and sodas.  This is a perfect opportunity to see the show and mingle with fellow theatre-goers and the cast.

Post-Show Boys Night Reception directly following the performance in the Music Room at The York Theatre Company - 619 Lexington Avenue (Corner of 54th St.)

Set during World War II, Yank! chronicles the relationship between two servicemen long before “Don’t-ask-don’t-tell” was part of the national discussion.  With a lively score inspired by the pop sounds of the 1940’s, Yank! captures the spirit and exuberance of the era as it explores questions of prejudice, courage and survival. 

Two Easy Ways to Purchase Boys Night Tickets
Join Boys Night at Yank! on Thursday, March 18th for just $45.00 (regularly $67.50)
 
1. Visit YorkTheatre.org and mention code BOYSN2
2. CALL (212) 935-5820 and mention code BOYSN2

Restrictions:
T
his offer is valid for the 8PM performance on March 18th only.  Regular service charges apply to online and phone orders. Subject to availability. Not valid for prior purchases or in combination with any other offer. Limit 8 tickets per order. Offer may be revoked at any time. One party admission voucher is available per ticket purchased. Admittance to party is contingent on redemption of voucher and can only be redeemed for those 21 and over with valid ID. Voucher will be included in your ticket envelope from the box office.

THE ORIGINAL GLBT EXPO • MARCH 20-21, 2010 • JACOB JAVITS CENTER  
   
 
 
(Right Click and Print, or Right Click and "Save As.." then print later)
 
The 17th Original GLBT Expo
Saturday March 20, 2010
Sunday March 21, 2010

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
38th & 11th Aves
New York City, NY. 10014
for more information call 800-243-9774

2010 is our 17th Anniversary. This is a huge milestone for the GLBT Community, the loyal sponsors/exhibitors/attendees that support the EXPO and your dedicated staff at The RDP Group. 
  
 
OUT OF BOUNDS NYC IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER
FOR THE ORIGINAL GLBT EXPO • MARCH 20-21, 2010 
   
The Original GLBT Expo (www.originalglbtexpo.com) is coming up very soon and we're proud to announce that Out of Bounds & the Team New York Committee have a booth again this year.  We are looking for volunteers to staff our booth and help us promote Out of Bounds and Team New York and the many GLBT sports and recreation organizations to the hundreds and hundreds of people who will wander by.  
The Expo will be at the Jacob Javits Center (37th Street & 11th Avenue in Manhattan) on Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st.

As a volunteer, your job will be to greet these people -- encourage them to take some of the postcards and flyers which we will provide on the various GLBT sports and recreation groups.  And most important, you will be asking them to sign-up for our mailing list!  That's easy!  And no prior booth experience is necessary :)   If you represent a sports & recreation organization and you don't have a booth of your own this year, be our guests and promote your group at the Out of Bounds
& the Team New York booth!

We are now setting up the volunteer schedule for the Expo and asking anyone interested to take ONE shift.  Only 2 hours of your time.  Nice and easy.  You may invite a friend to join you on your shift, which would help a lot -- the goal is to have at least two people at all times (so one can explore the Expo, go for food, drinks, bathroom, etc.)

And as a booth volunteer, you'll get free entry into the Expo, and you can wander around either before or after your shift!

Here are the shift slots:
Saturday, March 20, 2009
11am-1pm  (need 1 person)
1pm-3pm (DONE)
3pm-5pm (DONE)

5pm-7pm (need 2 people)

Sunday, March 21, 2009
12pm-2pm (DONE)
2pm-4pm (need 2 people)
4pm-6pm (need 2 people)


Please reply ASAP and claim your shift.  I'll confirm with you if it is available.  Please provide an alternate choice, just in case the first isn't available.

Thanks in advance!

Jeff Kagan
President
Out of Bounds NYC
http://oobnyc.org 

   

  NY RAMBLERS SOCCER CLUB 13TH ANNUAL INDOOR CLASSIC 
The New York Ramblers Soccer Club invites you to join teams from around the globe for a full day of 5v5 soccer at the 13th Annual NY Indoor Classic.

Early player registration ($95) is now open: http://www.newyorkramblers.org/indoorclassic2010.shtml

Friday, March 26 : Registration Party
Saturday, March 27 : Games and After Party
Sunday, March 28 : Awards Brunch

Participating teams as of November 28:
Irish Shamrocks FC (Dublin)
Hogtown Nasty Pigs (Toronto)
 
 
 
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