♦  Out of Bounds NYC & Team New York e-Newsletter  ♦
September 16, 2008

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Summary of items
1   Gym Bar Fall Sports Blowout! 1
2   En Guard World Class Winterguard 2
3   Win a Gay Games Membership! 3
4   Fairgrounds 2008 Great Adventure 4
5   Broadway Flea Market & Auction 5
6   The Bums Rush with the Ski Bums 6
7   "Shirts & Skins" on LOGO 7
8   Steel Gym 8
9   Sundance Outdoor 9
10   Oobie's on Facebook! 10
11   Center For Anti-Violence Education 11
12   Copenhagen 2009 12
13   TNY Aquatics AQUAPALOOZA! 13
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Thursday, September 18th: 8pm - ???

Kick-off the fall sports season with all of NYCs hottest jocks from the volleyball, basketball, football, dodgeball, hockey, swimming leagues and more. GYM, Out of Bounds NYC and Team NY host.

Play FLIP CUP in the Locker Room starting September 18th and every Thursday!


GYM Sportsbar
167 8th Avenue
New York, NY USA 10011
 www.gymsportsbar.com
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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®, LACREON», FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR EYES», 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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MEET CELEBRITIES, BUY ONE OF A KIND THEATER MEMORABILIA, ATTEND AN OPENING NIGHT, or MAKE YOUR BROADWAY or TV DEBUT!

THE 22nd ANNUAL BROADWAY
FLEA MARKET AND GRAND AUCTION

Sunday, September 21st, 2008
10AM -7PM
Shubert Alley and West 44th Street


The Broadway Flea Market, held each September in Shubert Alley, brings out the biggest and brightest stars from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and daytime television to greet fans and sell memorabilia. Casts and company members of dozens of shows are joined by theatrical unions and guilds, producing organizations, local merchants, and many other groups to sell costume pieces, autographs, original scripts, rare photographs, and so much more. The event also includes the Celebrity Table, where celebrities gather throughout the day to sign autographs and pose for photos in exchange for donations. The highlight of the Flea Market is the Grand Auction, in which singular items and experiences like walk-on roles in Broadway shows and hit TV series are available to the highest bidder.

For more information on The Broadway Flea Market and other Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS events, visit www.broadwaycares.org.


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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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Last night was the premiere of Shirts & Skins, the first reality show ever featuring a gay sports team. The show features the San Francisco Rockdogs, winners of the gold medal in the 2006 Gay Games in Chicago. You can check out the show on LOGO every Monday for the next 6 weeks.
If you don't have LOGO, you will be able to watch the episodes in full at: http://www.logoonline.com/video/franchise.jhtml?ctid=2063.

Please check out the show if you have a chance, it's a great show, but also really increases the visibility for the gay sports community as a whole.

For more information about the show, go to: http://www.logoonline.com/shows/dyn/shirts_and_skins/series.jhtml.

Some preview videos can be seen at the following:

Episode 1 Preview: The History of the Rockdogs

Episode 1 Preview: It's A Choice

Interview: Rory(Bonus Video from Shirts & Skins)

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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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Special Housing in Copenhagen2009

World OutGames Budget Housing Now Available

If you want inexpensive housing in Copenhagen during World OutGames 2009, Budget Housing is the right choice for you.

2150 danish crowns for 10 nights! ( http://www.xe.com/ucc/ a currency converter)

With Budget Housing, you get a:

  • Fixed price for the duration of World OutGames 2009 (arrivals from 24 July, departure no later than 3 August 2009
  • Bed, bed linens, and bath towels
  • Shared bathing facilities
  • Shared (4 persons) per room
  • Central locations in Copenhagen
  • Secure storage of luggage and other belongings
Budget Housing is for teams, clubs, as well as individuals. This is a great deal for budget conscious visitors to Copenhagen but remember:

Budget Housing is only available to registered World OutGames participants and visitors.

Other Budget Housing features:

  • Spaces can be reserved at registration or later. You can add the group or team you are affiliated with later by contacting
  • Women and men on separate floors/in separate buildings
  • Non-smoking rooms only
  • Shortening or extensions of stay is not possible, but you are, of course, free to come and go as you please.
Space is limited so register now at www.copenhagen2009/registration. You may not sign up for budget housing until after you are registered as a participant or visitor.

For more information About Budget Housing visit the World OutGames at www.copenhagen2009.org/BudgetHousing

You can also contact us via mail at BudgetHousing@copenhagen2009.org

If you register before 30 September 2008 you save 20% on the price of the World OutGames registration fee.

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Dear Fellow Aquanauts!

We take this opportunity to invite you to join us in NYC for our fourth spectacular meet of the new millenniumÑ ÒAquapalooza,Ó Columbus Day weekend Saturday, October 11, 2008. Our meet committee is doing their best to make this a very special weekend in NYC. Based on the advance interest expressed, a good-sized meet of more than 200 swimmers and water polo players is expected. Our womenÕs committee promises to add special touches to the festivities to emphasize to our female swimmers and guests what an integral part of this event they are.

We will kickoff with a friendly welcome reception at the historic and newly renovated Stonewall, Friday, October 10, 2008.

Aquapalooza will provide you on Saturday with an efficient one-day short course meters meet, hosted in the brand new $66.3 million facility of Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool. The site of two twentieth century World's Fairs attended by millions of people, Flushing Meadows Corona Park continues to draw and delight visitors. This new complex features an Olympic-sized pool and NHL-regulation ice rink.

There will be an exciting water polo exhibition scrimmage mid-way through the meet.

The excitement continues to build as we offer you our Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. For the balance of the weekend you can partake in dance parties, a brunch and even the Leather Invasion spectacular which coincides with our event.

All this, amid the back-drop of a unique world city providing sights and experiences to satisfy all tastes and interests whether culinary, cultural, historical or avant-garde.

A very big, warm welcome from the members of TNYA awaits you in the Big Apple. Just click on the link below for more information.

Please note: Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 24th!

More information available at Team New York Aquatics.
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