We'll host a Happy Hour for our Volunteers the week after!

Thanks,
Jeff Kagan
Co-Founder, OOB

Volunteering Details:

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Volunteers must attend a 1-hour training session from 7pm-8pm at St. Veronica's Church, on Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington.

Sunday, June 29, 2008
Volunteers need to check-in at 9:00am with the March Working Grants Coordinator at the HOP Table located at 52nd Street between 5th & Madison. Each volunteer will be given a HOP, Inc. t-shirt which must be worn while you are on duty. The shirts may be kept as souvenirs.

AFTER 12:30pm, the volunteers are required to report to a March Working Grants Coordinator at the HOP Table located at 52nd & 5th Aveue to confirm that they have remained on duty for the duration of the Working Grant.

WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Central Park, New York (details to come)

NEW YORK CITY - New York Road Runners and Front Runners New York- the city's premier running club for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight allies - team up for the 27th time to produce the annual Pride Run, a five-mile race in Central Park. With prize money offered for top male and female finishers, this race draws some of the best competition in town.

"What began as a small gathering in the early eighties with a few hundred runners has grown into a true world class event for both the athletes and thousands of spectators." said Front Runners President Michael Benjamin. "And we are thrilled to have New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn join us for opening remarks and to blow the starting horn."

This year's Pride Run is expected to be the largest on record with more than 3,000 competitors vying for more than $5,000 in cash and prizes. Front Runners New York has attracted both local and national sponsors including its premier sponsor, Continental Airlines, as well as New Balance, Crunch Gym, Urban Athletics and Gym Bar. Additionally, the cast of Broadway's hit show Mamma Mia will sing the national anthem prior to the start of the race.

According to Benjamin: "Front Runners New York fosters a safe environment where athletes of all shapes and sizes are welcomeÑgay or straight, black or white, old or young, competitive or casual. The pride run offers a unique opportunity to celebrate diversity in a very visible way and sends the message that discrimination of any kind should never make it to the starting line."

For additional information on Front Runners New York or to sign up for this event visit: www.frny.org or www.nyrr.org/races/2008/r0628x00.asp.

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!!!!! Hope you're all enjoying the nice weather

The latest CNY Newsletter is now available on the Cheer NY website! www.cheerny.org This electronic newsletter is an expanded 3-page version of our printed CNY Summer Newsletter and includes:

The multiple sporting events CNY was asked to perform at such as The Ramblers Indoor Classic Soccer Tournament and The NY Sharks Opening Football Game, a glimps into the Walk MS, information about CNY's guest appearance at The CUNY Cheerleading Competition, fun moments from The YAI Annual Family Dinner Dance, a feature on new CNYer Raymund F., and much much more!

Also, it's a busy time coming up for New York City's favorite adult cheerleading team. Look for us to bring pride and spirit to the following events (or better yet, let me know if you and your friends want to MARCH WITH US)! It's a blast!!

• Saturday - June 28th: CNY inspires other athletes in the Front Runners' Pride Run, East Meadow, E. 99th St, inside Central Park, Manhattan at 8:30 am - 12 noon.

• Sunday - June 29th: CNY cheers Loud & Proud in the NYC Pride Parade, 5th Ave or Christopher St, Manhattan at 12 noon - 4 pm.

--Felipe
Cheer New York
Team Director

For more information, please see Cheer New York's website:

Date and Location:
Chelsea Challenge 2008 will take place June 20-22, 2008 at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, a 30-acre waterfront sports village located between 17th and 23rd Streets along Manhattan's Hudson River.

Fees:
This tournament is FREE TO SPECTATORS! Bring your friends! Watch the excitement and cheer for your favorite players!

Format:
Chelsea Challenge 2008 will consist of two divisions. The Recreational division will be formed from teams from various cities. The Developmental division will use a drop-in format. The object of drop-in is to create teams with an even distribution of players of different skill levels and from different cities.

Game Schedules:
Games will be played on Friday, June 20th from 7:30pm-10pm, all day Saturday from 9am-7pm, and then Sunday morning, with the finals starting around 11am. Check our website for exact game times closer to the tournament.

Special Events:
On behalf of the New York Rangers, former Rangers great Gilles Villemure will be attending the New York City Gay Hockey Association's 2008 Chelsea Challenge on Sunday, June 22nd to drop the ceremonial puck to kick off the championship game in the recreational division. The recreational division championship is the final game of the tournament and will be played Sunday, June 22 at noon at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers.

For more information, please see NYCGHA's website:

Dances taught will be Two Step, Nightclub Two Step, and Waltz. Participants need not bring a partner but should be at least pre-intermediate level dancers. If you are interested in finding out more, contact Meredith M. Stead at stead@hugheshubbard.com. Be sure to mention that you heard about the lessons through Out of Bounds.

To find out more about the Manhattan Mustangs, visit www.manhattanmustangs.org.