♦  Out of Bounds NYC & Team New York e-Newsletter  ♦
September 2, 2008

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Summary of items
1   NYC Gay Basketball Registration OPEN 1
2   En Guard World Class Winterguard 2
3   Big Apple Dodgeball Fall Season 3
4   Fall Sports Blowout at Gym 4
5   Fairgrounds 2008 Great Adventure 5
6   The Bums Rush with the Ski Bums 6
7   "Shirts & Skins" on LOGO 7
8   Steel Gym 9
9   Sundance Outdoor 9
10   Oobie's on Facebook! 10
11   Komen NYC Race For The Cure 11
12   Center For Anti-Violence Education 12
13   Copenhagen 2009 13
14   SeaTea with TNY Aquatics & More! 14
15   LGBTQ Track & Field 15
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GREETINGS FROM THE NYC GAY BASKETBALL LEAGUE!


We're very excited about the upcoming Fall 2008 Season!

First off, we will be launching the NYCGBL Women's Division next month! Please pass this along to all of the women in your life! We have 30 players ready to run up and down the courts!

Next, in keeping up with our the politically-correct and green planet, we're going "paper-less" with our new ONLINE REGISTRATION. Click the link and register now.

For now, have a look at the schedule of events below, register for the Fall 2008 Season and dig those sneakers out of the closet!

See you all in a few weeks!

Board of Directors
NYC Gay Basketball League
www.nycgaybasketball.org
Event Date Time Place
 
Online Registration Open
 		 NOW NOW Click Here
Women's League Evaluations Sun., Sept. 7th 12pm-1pm LREI
145 Thompson St.
Men's League Evaluations Sun., Sept. 7th 1pm-3pm LREI
145 Thompson St.
Free Open Play* Sun., Sept. 7th 3pm-5pm LREI
145 Thompson St.
Men's Draft Party:  Teams & Schedule announced @ 7pm Sun., Sept. 7th 5pm-9pm Gym Bar
167 8th Avenue
Women's Draft Party:  Teams & Schedule announced @ 7pm Sat., Sept 13th 6pm-9pm Cattyshack
249 4th Ave, Brooklyn
Men's League Begins Sun., Sept. 14th TBA LREI
145 Thompson St.
Women's League Begins Sat., Sept. 20th TBA LREI
145 Thompson St.

* Free Open Play is only open to players who have paid their Registration Fee in FULL by 9/7/08.
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Big Apple Dodgeball!

Monday, September 8th
Dodgeball Launch Party - Kickoff the new Big Apple Dodgeball season right with our team announcements at location TBD

Monday, September 15th
Official Launch of the Season -- The season begins with a bang and a new twist:

On one side will be teams trying to duck and dodge their opponent's balls, all vying for first place in the competitive league.

On the other side of the gym B.A.D. has added the option of open play for members of league or members of the NYC Parks Center. So really there is no excuse to not come out and try show off your dodgeball skills.

Open Play time: 7pm sharp
Location: Tony Dapolito Recreation Center (3 Clarkson Street & 7th Ave South)

Post-play Flip Cup fun time: 9-11pm at location TBD.


Check www.bigappledodgeball.com for more information.

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TEAM NEW YORK is proud to partner with 1·DAY ACUVUE®MOIST®!
Join us at this upcoming event -- see below!
*Professional exam and fitting fee not included. Valid only with participating eye care professionals while supplies last. Important Information for contact lens wearers: ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses are available by prescription only for vision correction. An eye care professional will determine whether contact lenses are right for you. Follow the wear and replacement schedule and the lens care instructions provided by your doctor. Although rare, serious eye problems can develop. Therefore, it is important to talk to your eye doctor about proper wear and care of your lenses. Only your eye doctor can determine if contact lenses are right for you. If your eye doctor has prescribed contact lenses for you, you should not wear them if you have an eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. If one of these conditions occurs, contact your eye doctor immediately. For more information, consult your eye doctor. You can also call 1-800-843-2020 or visit pride.acuvue.com. ACUVUE®, 1·Day ACUVUE® MOIST®, LACREONª, FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR EYESª, and VISTAKON® are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. © Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2008. *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes ends 9/31/2008. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years and older as of 06/15/2008. Void where prohibited. here for complete details and Official Rules.
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Fairgrounds 2008: Out at Night is a one-day annual event at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ geared specifically for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgendered individuals, their friends and family.

A one day pass is used for all available park rides. Headlining the turntables is Seth Gold.


When: Friday September 19th, 2008- Beginning at 6pm
Where: Six Flags Great Adventure- Jackson, NJ
TICKETS & Bus Passes (roundtrip from NYC)
Tickets on sale August 1
Round-trip Bus Tickets are $40.
Advance Tix $45. Day of Tix are $60. VIP Tickets $150.

IN PERSON:
New York City Locations
    Hell's Kitchen- West Side
  • Wear Me Out | 353 W. 47 St. (8th/9th Ave.) | tel: 212. 333.3047
    Chelsea
  • Universal Gear | 140 8th Ave. (17 St./18 St.)| tel: 212.206.9119
  • Steel Gym| 146 W 23 St. (6th/7th Ave.) tel: 212.352.9876
    West Village
  • Village Apothecary | 346 Bleeker St. | tel: 212.807.7566
ONLINE TICKET:
Buy tickets online HERE
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Have you ever watched "The Amazing Race" and thought you could probably win... if only you had the chance to compete?

Here's your chance. On Saturday, September 20th, SKI BUMS hosts THE BUMS RUSH, a pulse-racing event where teams of two pit their strategy, smarts and skill against a series of creative challenges tracing through every corner of New York City. The winners will receive a free seven-day vacation to the spectacular ski resort of St. Anton, Austria, complete with airfare, lodging, lift tickets, and gourmet dinners. It's a benefit for Lambda Legal, and whether you're a skiing / snowboarding pro or brand new to the slopes, you're invited to come have fun and join the competition. It's just $45 to enter, and all contestants will have the chance to win a selection of prizes from generous sponsors like Eastern Mountain Sports, Burton Snowboards, and American Airlines.

Deadline to register: Saturday, September 6th
To register, visit: http://www.ski-bums.org/bumsrush

For sponsorship inquiries or any further questions, email: info@ski-bums.org

More about SKI BUMS:

SKI BUMS is the world's largest gay & lesbian skiing and snowboarding club. Based in New York City but with members from across the U.S. and Canada, SKI BUMS hosts social events and group vacations to ski resorts around the world, including Colorado, California, Vermont, Utah, Europe and South America. All skill levels are welcome! In addition to its 3, 5 and 7-day vacations, SKI BUMS hosts a series of fun daytrips to local resorts in the New York City area, including the ever-popular "Bunny Hill," where new members learn to ski and snowboard for the very first time. To learn about membership, view photo galleries or simply learn about the sport of skiing and snowboarding, visit www.ski-bums.org.

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Introducing Shirts & Skins: The first reality show ever about a Gay Sports Team

On Monday, September 25, 2008 at 10PM, Shirts & Skins, a reality show featuring a gay basketball team.

"Shirts & Skins" follows the true-life story of the San Francisco Rockdogs, a young all-star basketball team who must reunite to uphold their city's three-generation legacy of international gay games gold medal, and national tournament wins. After their last gold in 2006, the team fell apart, only to be rallied back together by their founders to defend their title at the upcoming National Gay Basketball Championship in Chicago. When the Rockdogs join together as family, they win. So will this new generation of talented players be able to put aside their interpersonal differences, love lives, and late night rumbles in time to get their game on and bring home the championship?

You can find out more information at: http://www.logoonline.com/shows/dyn/shirts_and_skins/series.jhtml

On the site, you can view video clips and photos of the show and players.

Other links for more information:

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/shirtsandskinslogo
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shirts-Skins/24943150793
Downlink: www.downelink.com/rockdogs
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  Click above to learn more about Steel Gym
and to download a FREE PASS.

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Sundance's Fall Open House
Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:00 PM
TO ALL - LEARN ABOUT SUNDANCE

When: Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Description: Join us at Sundance's Fall Open House and find out about our many outdoor activities. There'll be a slide show and presentations followed by a social hour and FREE refreshments. Current members can meet old friends and make new ones. We look forward to seeing you there.

Outing Leaders: Sundance board members and team captains.

Meet at: NYC LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues), NYC, Room 101, 7 pm.
Reservation: None required. Just turn up.

Travel by: 1, 2, 3 lines to 14th & 7th Ave., or the A, C, E lines to 14th & 8th Ave.

Cost: none; it's free!
Weather: Rain or shine

Volunteers Needed! Please call to assist. We need volunteers for setup, clean up, and to run the greeting and refreshment tables.

Location: LGBT Center, 208 W 13th St Manhattan
For more information:
Contact: Steve Novak
Phone: 212-543-1012
Email: membership@sundanceoutdoor.org

Check www.sundanceoutdoor.org for more information.

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OOBie's on Facebook!

Help me get our name out there by BECOMING A FAN of OOB!

Simply click on the link below and you'll be added as a "Fan" of Out of Bounds NYC, as long as you have a Facebook Profile.

Out of Bounds' Facebook Page

If you don't have a Facebook account, you can signup for one for free at the link above.

Thanks!
-- "Oobie"

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The Komen NYC Race for the Cure® is a 5K run/walk that will take place in Central Park on September 14th. The money raised from this event will be put towards local and national breast cancer research and breast health initiatives. If you would like to be a part of this event without running or walking, you can become a Race volunteer. Volunteers will work between 6:30 AM and 12:00 PM on Race Day.

Volunteer on Race Day

On Sunday, September 14th, the Komen NYC Race for the Cure® will need volunteers to work at various positions.

  • Day-of Registration: Volunteers will help participants register for the Race, and ensure all of their materials are complete and correct.
  • T-shirt and Bib Pick-Up: Volunteers will help participants who have pre-registered to pick up their shirts and bibs.
  • Teams Tent: Volunteers will help Team Captains and individual team members to pick up their Race materials.
  • Race Marshall: Volunteers will work along the Race course to assist participants, as well as alert the general public about the event as they enter the park.
  • Survivor Village: Volunteers will help in the area created specially for survivors and their guests.
  • Pledge Table: Volunteers will collect the money that participants have raised.
  • Sponsor Expo: Volunteers will assist Race sponsors and hand out materials.
  • Water Stations: Volunteers will hand out water to runners.
To get involved contact Amanda at (212) 461-6192 or acrain@komennyc.org
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All aboard for Team New York Aquatics' fundraiser and boat cruise on Sea Tea! Sun, Sept 28 is the last Sea Tea launch of the year. Join TNYA, Frontrunners New York and Gotham Volleyball for sailing, cabaret, a buffet dinner and dancing to the music of DJ Robbie Leslie.

We launch at 7:30PM from Pier 40, West Side Highway @ Houston, 2 blocks south of Christopher St. After cruising the Hudson beneath the Manhattan skyline, we'll dock at 10PM. Limited tickets $22 before 9/27, $25 day of, available from Kent Lau TNYA, kentmclau@hotmail.com, 917.575.9403.

Proceeds from ticket sales go to Team New York Aquatics.

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LGBTQ Track and Field

LGBTQ Track and Field
About three weeks ago one of the biggest continental multi-sport events EuroGames (with over 5,000 LGBTQ athletes) finished in Barcelona with tons of enthusiasm at Track & Field... European athletes rarely get to enjoy LGBTQ Track & Field events and with upcoming Outgames2009 and GayGames2010 in Europe there are concrete events to coordinate for and also a chance to finally form a circuit for this sport.

A coordination discussion list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/glita was setup by one of SF Track & Field PRIDE organizers - now living in France Giampiero Mancinelli. The goal of discussion list is to inform, organize, publicize on LGBT and LGBT-friendly T&F competitions, coordinate on fundraising and teaming for group participation, but primarily to make new friends and stay in touch!

List has over 50 members in it's first week. Join in and help us establish a strong and productive international network!