♦  Out of Bounds NYC & Team New York e-Newsletter  ♦
July 31, 2008

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just let us know.  It's FREE!  Contact us at  contact@oobnyc.org







There's still time! Contact us ASAP for tickets!
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On Saturday August 16, Gotham will hold its fall Bootcamp at 107/108th Soccer Field on Riverside Park from 10am - 3pm. This event is a great opportunity for you to learn the skills, laws and traditions of the game played in heaven, rugby, and to meet the men of Gotham. Third Half Drink Up at the Eagle to follow.

Register here: http://register.gkrfc.com.

You can also email info@gothamrfc.org to join the mailing list.

The Gotham Knights are back from Dublin, Ireland, having taken 3rd place out of 28 teams from around the world Ñ and first among North American teams Ñ at the 4th Bingham Cup. Now we're getting ready for our Fall 2008 season, to build on our second place finish in the Men's Division III of the Metropolitan NY union.

Want to join the fun? We're always looking for new members, no prior rugby experience required. All you need is the desire to push your boundaries and have loads of fun.

www.gothamrfc.org






New York's only LGBT rock climbing club is here! This is the group to join if you want to check out rock climbing and meet great new people. Beginners are always welcome and we even have a professional climber to get us going!

Next meeting
Date: Wednesday, August 13th

Time: 7pm-9pm

Location: Manhattan Plaza Health Club
(43rd St and 10th Ave, Manhattan) See Map

Cost: $20 + gear rental

Join our Meetup group at http://rockclimbing.meetup.com/150
and check out our website at www.lgbtclimbing.com for all the latest news.

See you at the wall!



The Out of Bounds/Team New York e-Newsletter is pleased to present our LGBT Sports Trivia Contest.   Read the question below, click on the link, find the answer, e-mail it to us at trivia@oobnyc.org and you can win!

Trivia Question
The weather is warm and the waters are calm. It's a perfect time to join the Knickerbocker Sailing Association. When is their next monthly meeting?

To find the answer, visit the KSA website at http://www.ksa-nyc.org!
Once you have the answer, e-mail it to us at trivia@oobnyc.org.
Be sure to include your full name.

TWO (2) winners, chosen at random from all the correct answers, will receive a $20 Gift Certificate from MODELL'S SPORTING GOODS.

All entries must be received by Sunday, August 3rd at 11:59 PM. Winners will be contacted by phone or e-mail.

Congratulations to the winners of our last contest, Jase E. and Jack M.


Join us for TENNIS TUESDAYS this summer!

NYC Power Tennis is a gay and lesbian tennis group in the New York CIty area for players rated 4.5 and above on the NTRP scale.

Contact Brett at brettcnyc@gmail.com for more info.



Big Apple Dodgeball!

Big Apple Dodgeball! is returning in September for our third fun-filled season. BAD! plays on Mondays from 7-10. Registration will begin in August.

Check www.bigappledodgeball.com for more information.


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World Outgames 2009 to Announce Budget Housing

Responding to demand for a wider range of lodging options during World Outgames 2009 in Copenhagen, the World Outgames Secretariat is putting finishing touches on Budget Housing options for World Outgames Participants.

The final details and pricing will be announced late July 2008 on the World Outgames website (www.copenhagen2009.org), and in the World Outgames Newsletter. Hotels, Budget Housing and Hosted Housing may be requested through the World Outgames Registration System

Note: participants who have already registered may log on to their World Outgames account and add the budget housing option to their registration.

The outline of the Budget housing options is as follows:

  • Fixed price for the day before to day after World Outgames 2009
  • Beds, bed linens, bath towels included
  • Shared 4+ persons per room
  • Shared bathing facilities
  • For groups and individuals
  • Near sports venues
  • Women and men on separate floors/buildings
  • Spaces can be reserved at registration
Please contact marc@copenhagen2009.org

More information about the Outgames at www.copenhagen2009.org