Fresh off the success of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada will be hosting the GLISA 2011 Vancouver Outgames July 25-31st 2011 and everybody is welcome!
GLISA North America is a regionally governed association of LGBT sports associations from North America. GLISA’s members are sports teams and organizations throughout Canada and the United States.
Taking place throughout Metro Vancouver and Whistler, this continental event will include 18 sport elements supported by the International Gay and Lesbian Sports Association and local GLBT sports groups including swimming, volleyball, hockey, track and field, soccer and dragon boating.
A key component to the games is the Human Rights Conference with workshops on diversity and an awards ceremony recognizing individuals and corporations that have influenced LGBT rights. Additional elements include a Job Fair, Miss GLISA Pageant, Cultural Celebration site, City Hall reception, Closing Gala, Community Activities, and the March of Athletes in the 2011 Vancouver Pride Parade.
The North America Outgames will provide a womenzone, queer and family friendly spaces and Pride week activities for all ages and abilities.
Vancouver was chosen to host the 2011 Outgames in October 2008 and ever since the Board and volunteers have been working on making this year’s event the biggest yet!
With over 2,800 participants and 1,000`s of spectators taking place in sport, culture and human rights, Vancouver is rolling out the carpet and preparing for another grand scale sports & culture event in 2011!
For more information please visit http://www.vancouver2011outgames.com/ (or) http://www.na.glisa.org/.
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14 DAYS TO CLOSE OF EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
The Vancouver 2011 North America Outgames will take place July 25-31, 2011 in Vancouver British Columbia.
The following sports events are scheduled to take place:
Mountain sports
Alpine Marathon and Half-Marathon
Mountain Biking
Eco-Challenge and Adventure Race
Golf
Marine/Water Sports
Swimming and Water Polo
Dragon Boat
Land Sports
Poker Tournament and Dancesport
Softball and Tennis
Volleyball* and Badminton
Track and Field
5K walk /10K run
10-pin Bowling, Hockey and Soccer*
The First-ever North America Cups will be offered in Volleyball and Soccer
Early Bird Registration Fee - $75 + Conference Fees (reduced from $125)
Early Bird Deadline February 28, 2011
Register On-line Today
www.vancouver2011outgames.com
10 DAYS TO CLOSE OF EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
The Vancouver 2011 North America Outgames will take place July 25-31, 2011 in Vancouver British Columbia and will include a 6-day Human Rights Conference.
Features of the Conference will include:
Opening Plenary Speaker - Blake Skjellerup
Olympic short-track speed skater
Closing Plenary Speaker – Sara Davis Buechner
Professor of Music, University of British Columbia and concert pianist
Breakfast with Champions
A daily continental breakfast for 100 persons to meet local and notable LGBTQ “champions” from sports, corporate, youth, politics, education
Armchair Insights
Moderated informal sessions with acknowledged leaders in various issues including law, public policy, health, municipal politics, seniors/aging
Topic-specific Symposia
Youth issues such as bullying/cyberbullying, media stereotypes, clay-mation story-telling, straight talk about gay sex, how to organize a youth camp
Sports issues such as homophobia/transphobia in sports, transgender issues for athletes in school and beyond
(sponsored by Sport BC)
Hate-crime issues such as existing legislation, enforcement, and prosecution
(sponsored by the Q Hall of Fames)
Salaam Conference on such issues as community-building and inclusivity in the Islamic faith, Chezuva Cultural Education Program,
El-Tawhid Juma Circle
Youth advocacy on such issues as advocating safe spaces In schools, organizing for acceptance, skills development for future leaders
(sponsored by Jer’s Vision Foundation)
…and more than 35 concurrent sessions on varying issues
Early Bird Registration Fee - $75 + Conference Fees (reduced from $125)
Early Bird Deadline February 28, 2011
Register On-line Today
www.vancouver2011outgames.com 