Team Vancouver promotes LGBT sports and culture in Vancouver and on the world stage
We are a member-driven non-profit organisation that coordinates participants for major multi-sport and cultural events such as the Gay Games and the World OutGames. We aspire to reach out to competitive as well as recreational athletes interested in learning more about the sporting and healthy lifestyle opportunities available in the LGBT community.
What's New at Team Vancouver
Annual General Meeting
October 15, 2011 · Posted by Admin
Volunteers needed
April 6, 2011 · Posted by Team Vancouver
Outgames 2011 Event Volunteers
North America Outgames 2011 is one of several community partners at the
City's VANCOUVER ALIVE Festivities tomorrow April 6 at Jack Poole Plaza
(@Vancouver Convention Centre, next to the Olympic Cauldron) 2 pm to 9 pm.
Great that the City has included the LGBT Community!! Check out this event at
http://CelebrateVancouver125.ca
This is the kick off to year-long celebrations of Vancouver's 125th
Anniversary with an amazing line up of music, interactive games, birthday cake,
lighting of the cauldron and much more.
VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED at
the North America Outgames tent, If you can give 1 or 2 hours any time between
1 pm and 8:30 pm -- and have fun while you're at it - please contact Pat
at
soundsfuries@shaw.ca
604-253-7189
Outgames Promotion
February 3, 2011 · Posted by Admin
This continental event will include 18 sport elements. 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 Activities, Closing Gala and the March of Athletes in the 2011 Pride Parade.
The North America Outgames will provide a women’s zone, queer and family friendly spaces and Pride week activities for all ages and abilities. Join us at the games as we join the City of Vancouver in celebrating its 125th milestone anniversary of its founding.
We understand that times are tough and we have trimmed here and tightened there to reduce the fees. The Outgames fee has been reduced to $75.00 CDN per person until February 28, 2011. After that, the Outgames fee goes up to $100 CDN. Separate sports fee are on top of the Outgames fee.
And if you registers as a group at the same time, the 11th person receives a free Outgames registration fee. Applicable sport fees are not included. The promotion is open until Feb 28, 2011.
Registration and further information available at www.vancouver2011outgames.com
For more information, please contact outgames@icsevents.com.
Thanks,
Dan Quon
Vancouver 2011 Outgames
Sports Chair
Vancouver 2011 Outgames Fundraiser
January 29, 2011 · Posted by Admin
Date: Thursday February 17, 2011 6pm – 8pm
Place: OPUS Vancouver Hotel, 322 Davie Street, Vancouver
This event will have limited tickets available and will include each attendees "Fast Track Pass" good for all Outgames general & free admission activities this summer in association with the Outgames.
Two demographics in particular are being targeted for participation at the Vancouver Outgames Human Rights Conference - youth and seniors. These two groups are often in limited financial circumstances and are also, each in their own ways, "at risk". One group from bullying and abuse; the other is from isolation and ostracism. The purpose of this fundraiser is to seek sufficient funds to subsidize up to 75 youth and 25 seniors at $150 per person to attend the Vancouver Outgames and the Human Rights Conference.
Silent Auction Items
5 incredible items will be selected for the silent auction bidding
- Courtesy of sponsors, members & local businesses
Door Prize
Courtesy of Vancouver Tourism partners
Key Note speakers & Hosts
Hosts:
Fred Lee - UBC Alumnus Association
Greg Larocque - President of GLISA North America
Guest Speaker: Blake Skjellerup - 2010 Olympian and short-track speed skater
The Opus Hotel will be featuring a house wine and appetizers from their in house menu
Tickets: $25 available at ticketcard.ca
URGENT APPEAL: PLEASE ACT AGAINST "CORRECTIVE RAPE" - Life of FGG Volunteer in danger
December 19, 2010 · Posted by Team Vancouver
19 December 2010
URGENT APPEAL: PLEASE ACT AGAINST "CORRECTIVE
RAPE"
Life of FGG Volunteer NDUMIE
FUNDA in danger
Greetings,
Friends,
This
year-end message includes a very special and urgent appeal.
We are writing to ask for your help to defend our friend, Ndumie
Funda, whom members of the Federation of Gay Games had the privilege of meeting
during the FGG 2008 Annual Meeting in Cape Town.
During our week with Ndumie, she told us of the horrors of "corrective
rape", of which lesbians, primarily black lesbians in South African
townships, are too often victims. While travelling to local
townships with Ndumie, we met with victims of this horrible crime, who
receive support and protection from an organization called Luleki Sizwe, founded by Ndumie.
The most recent victim of this
atrocity is Millicent Gaika, whom we also met during our week in Cape Town in
2008.
Now, because of her
advocacy against "corrective rape", Ndumie is herself under
threat from Millicent Gaika's accused rapist, who has been
released on bail. Ndumie fears for her life and has been
forced to go into hiding.
To show your support for
Ndumie, Millicent, and all targets of "corrective
rape", please sign the petition started by Ndumie, which you can find
HERE. Every
signature will be sent directly to the South African Ministry of Justice.
Thank you, in advance, for your
support.
Wishing you all peaceful holidays with health and happiness in
the New Year.
Emy Ritt and Kurt Dahl
Co-Presidents, FGG
New Vancouver Outgames Fee
December 19, 2010 · Posted by Team Vancouver
"Times are
tough. We’ve trimmed here, tightened there to reduce the fees. Vancouver 2011
Outgames……Going all OUT so you can be here!"
As of Friday, December 17,
2010 the Vancouver 2011 North America Outgames Early bird Fee will be
reduced to $75.00. The early bird deadline is February 28, 2011 and at that time the Outgames
fee will increase to $100.00.
This applies to the Outgames fee only. Applicable Sport and Human Rights conference fees are not included. More information at www.vancouver2011outgames.com.
Register now!
Fabian Stern joins HIM
December 14, 2010 · Posted by Admin
OutMingling
October 21, 2010 · Posted by Admin
Want to find out more about next year’s Outgames in Vancouver? Join us at Havana Restaurant in the Gallery for this month’s "OUTmingling" social where members of the Board, volunteer coordinators, and sports teams representatives will be available to answer questions on how you can participate, sponsor or volunteer for the Vancouver 2011 Outgames next summer.
Enter to win a VIP access pass to the Outgames that will give you the very best access to VIP seats, entertainment, sponsor pavilions, local restaurant and merchant discount.
Join us for a beverage and enjoy our host’s fabulous menu as we get ready to host the 2nd GLISA North America Outgames in Vancouver, July 25th to July 31, 2011.
For more information visit www.vancouver2011outgames.com
Annual General Meeting
October 5, 2010 · Posted by Admin
