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CORRECTION - Early Bird Tickets for the North American 2011 Vancouver Out Games on Sales now (June 11, 2011)

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:12:00 GMT

<div id="PageWrapper"> <div id="Header"> <center><a href="http://www.teamvancouver.net"><img src="http://teamvan.vcn.bc.ca/uploads/NF/dc/NFdc6N5UcNamttO1X8ygpw/Titlebar_r1_c1clip.gif" /></a></center> <span id="Logo"> CORRECTION - Early Bird Tickets for the North American 2011 Vancouver Out Games on Sales now (June 11, 2011) </span> <span id="Title"> <a href="http://www.teamvancouver.net">www.teamvancouver.net</a> </span> <div class="floatclear"></div> </div> <div id="Content"> <div style="line-height: 150%; background: white"> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="line-height: 150%; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt"><font color="#0000ff" size="5"><img align="left" width="200" height="278" alt="" src="http://www.gaycalgary.com/images/newsreleases/295_2AM96VZK_thumb.jpg" />Early Bird Tickets on sales NOW for the Closing Ceromonies for the North American 2011 Vancouver Out Games</font></span></strong></p> <p><strong><u><span style="line-height: 150%; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt">OUTGAMES CLOSING PARTY HEADLINERS “ACE OF BASE” AND “DRAGONETTE”</span></u></strong></p> </div> <div style="line-height: 150%; background: white"> </div> <div style="line-height: 150%; background: white"><span style="line-height: 150%; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt">The GLISA North America 2011 Vancouver Outgames are proud to announce the addition of international stars Ace of Base and Dragonette as co-headliners at the 2011 Vancouver Outgames Closing Party, Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Plaza of Nations. </span></div> <div style="line-height: 150%; background: white"><span style="line-height: 150%; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt">Headlining act Ace of Base, are the hit artists behind the best-selling singles “All That She Wants”, “The Sign” and “Don’t Turn Around”. Ace of Base’s first album, “Happy Nation,” sold six million copies before being released in the U.S. as “The Sign,” where it sold a further 10 million copies. After that North American success, the album sold another eight million worldwide, making their first release one of the most successful debuts in history. </span></div> <div style="line-height: 150%; background: white"><span style="line-height: 150%; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt">Dragonette - Renowned Canadian electro pop artists behind the hit track “Hello” have been taking the music world by storm, having sold out shows in Canada and throughout the world. The latest Dragonette single “Hello” has already garnered over 30 million YouTube views. </span></div> <div style="line-height: 150%; background: white"><span style="line-height: 150%; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt">Also featured will be a special performance by the legendary Canadian DIVA herself, Carole Pope. Author, Genie and Juno award winner, and former lead singer for Rough Trade. With four 4 gold and 2 platinum records under her belt, Carole will be bringing her provocative and unique musical style to the Closing night stage. </span></div> <div style="line-height: 150%; background: white"><span style="line-height: 150%; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt">The GLISA North America 2011 Vancouver Outgames are a celebration of sport, culture and human rights. The Closing party for the Outgames are a full day festival of LGBTQ culture with non-stop entertainment featuring concerts, DJ’s, drag shows, dance performances, medal presentations, beer garden, Breakfast of Champions and the Closing Ceremonies finale. </span></div> <div style="line-height: 150%; background: white"><span style="line-height: 150%; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt">Come OUT and Play -The Closing Party is sure to be a vibrant spectacle - a full day of colourful characters celebrating the Outgames at Plaza of Nations. The beautiful outdoor waterfront setting includes a main stage and fully licensed site. Gates open at 11 am the festivities kick off with a Breakfast of Champions. <font color="#0000ff">Early Bird</font> <font color="#0000ff">Tickets on sale Saturday June 11</font> at </span><span style="color: black"><a href="http://www.ticketcard.ca/"><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 13.5pt"><font color="#333399">www.ticketcard.ca</font></span></a></span></div> <div style="line-height: 150%; background: white"><span style="line-height: 150%; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt">OUT Everynight Fast Track Passes are available for the week-long cultural celebrations at </span><span style="color: black"><a href="http://www.vancouver2011outgames.com/"><span style="line-height: 150%; color: #0066cc; font-size: 13.5pt">www.vancouver2011outgames.com</span></a></span></div> <p style="font-size:10px;font-family:Verdana,Arial;text-align:center">Powered by <a href="http://mojo.skazat.com" target="_blank" style="font-size:10px;font-family:Verdana,Arial">Dada Mail 2.10.16</a><br />Copyright © 1999-2007, <a href="http://mojo.skazat.com/justin" target="_blank" style="font-size:10px;font-family:Verdana,Arial">Simoni Creative</a>.</p> </div> </div>

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Team Vancouver Enews Message

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:38:00 GMT

<div id="PageWrapper"> <div id="Header"> <center><a href="http://www.teamvancouver.net"><img src="http://teamvan.vcn.bc.ca/uploads/NF/dc/NFdc6N5UcNamttO1X8ygpw/Titlebar_r1_c1clip.gif" /></a></center> <span id="Logo"> Team Vancouver Enews Message </span> <span id="Title"> <a href="http://www.teamvancouver.net">www.teamvancouver.net</a> </span> <div class="floatclear"></div> </div> <div id="Content"> <div style="line-height: normal" align="left"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="6">Table of Contents<a name="Top"></a></font></span></u></strong></div> <div style="line-height: normal" align="left"> </div> <div style="line-height: normal"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">1) <font color="#333399"><a href="#Dragon">Sister In Sync Dragon Boat Team upcoming event</a></font></font></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">2) 2011 North American Out Games Updates</font></span></strong></p> </div> <div style="line-height: normal"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">        - <font color="#333399"><a href="#Song">Offical Theme Song unveiled</a></font></font></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">        - <font color="#333399"><a href="#Grant">BC Governemnt gives 2011 Outgames a $75,000 grant</a></font></font></span></strong></p> </div> <div style="line-height: normal"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">        - <font color="#333399"><a href="#Ace_of_Base">Out Games Closing Party Headliners announced</a></font></font></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">3) <font color="#333399"><a href="#HIM">H.I.M.</a></font></font></span></strong></p> </div> <div style="line-height: normal"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">4) <font color="#333399"><a href="#Lycra">Love Handles to Lycra</a></font></font></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">5) <font color="#333399"><a href="#Pecks">Pecks for Pride</a></font></font></span></strong></p> </div> <div style="line-height: normal"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">6) <font color="#333399"><a href="#WESA">WESA</a></font></font></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="5">7) <strong><font color="#333399"><a href="#Ballroom">Not So Strictly Ballroom POP Tour Dance Event</a></font></strong></font></span></strong></p> </div> <p style="line-height: normal"> </p> <hr /> <p style="line-height: normal"> </p> <div> </div> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12pt"><font size="4"><a href="http://www.sistersinsync.ca/"><img alt="" align="left" width="200" height="139" src="http://www.sistersinsync.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_1237-300x208.jpg" /><font color="#0033cc">Sisters In Sync Dragon Boat Team. </font></a><a name="Dragon"></a></font></span></u></strong></div> <div dir="ltr"><font size="4">Will be hosting their annual Black & White dance on June 25 at the Croatian Cultural Centre.  With DJ Annie Meyhem </font></div> <div dir="ltr"><font size="4">8pm til 12:30am</font></div> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr"><font size="4">$12-$20  sliding scale at Little Sisters or $20 at the door</font></div> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"> <p> </p> <p><font color="#333399" size="4"><a href="#Top">Back to Top</a></font></p> </div> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <div> <p> </p> <p><u><strong><img alt="" align="left" width="200" height="119" src="http://www.teamvancouver.net/style2009/van2011_outgames_logo.png" />2011 North American Outgames<a name="Song"></a></strong></u></p> </div> <div><strong> </strong></div> <div dir="ltr"><font size="4">International recording artists Sugarbeach and the Vancouver 2011 Outgames unveiled today the official theme song for the GLISA N.A. Vancouver 2011 Outgames on the Outgames website (www.vancouver2011outgames.com), Reverbnation www.reverbnation.com/sugarbeach and itunes http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/come-on-out-single/id439939623. “We wanted to write a song that would capture the energy, spirit and importance of being an active participator in the Vancouver Outgames/Human Rights Conference and in one’s own life” says Marlee Walchuk, one half of the dynamic duo Sugarbeach. </font></div> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr"><font size="4"> </font><font size="4">If you haven’t seen this yet, check out the link for the Outgames video:</font></div> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=348m7TTYptw&feature=player_profilepage"><font color="#0066cc" size="4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=348m7TTYptw&feature=player_profilepage</font></a><font size="4"> and let your friends know the games are less than two months away!</font></div> <blockquote style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr"><blockquote style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr"><blockquote style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr"><blockquote style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr"><blockquote style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr"><font size="4"> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"><font color="#333399" size="4"><strong><a href="#Top">Back to Top</a></strong></font></div> </font> <div> <div><font size="4"> </font></div> </div> <div align="right"> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"><font color="#333399" size="4"><strong><a href="#Top">Back to Top</a></strong></font></div> <div><strong> </strong></div> <div><strong> </strong></div> </div> <div><font size="4"><u><strong><img alt="" align="left" width="200" height="278" src="http://www.gaycalgary.com/images/newsreleases/295_2AM96VZK_thumb.jpg" />OUTGAMES CLOSING PARTY HEADLINERS “ACE OF BASE” AND “DRAGONETTE”<a name="Ace_of_Base"></a></strong></u></font></div> <div><font size="4"><strong> </strong></font></div> <div><font size="4">The GLISA North America 2011 Vancouver Outgames are proud to announce the addition of international stars Ace of Base and Dragonette as co-headliners at the 2011 Vancouver Outgames Closing Party, Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Plaza of Nations. </font></div> <div><font size="4">Headlining act Ace of Base, are the hit artists behind the best-selling singles “All That She Wants”, “The Sign” and “Don’t Turn Around”. Ace of Base’s first album, “Happy Nation,” sold six million copies before being released in the U.S. as “The Sign,” where it sold a further 10 million copies. After that North American success, the album sold another eight million worldwide, making their first release one of the most successful debuts in history. </font></div> <div><font size="4">Dragonette - Renowned Canadian electro pop artists behind the hit track “Hello” have been taking the music world by storm, having sold out shows in Canada and throughout the world. The latest Dragonette single “Hello” has already garnered over 30 million YouTube views. </font></div> <div><font size="4">Also featured will be a special performance by the legendary Canadian DIVA herself, Carole Pope. Author, Genie and Juno award winner, and former lead singer for Rough Trade. With four 4 gold and 2 platinum records under her belt, Carole will be bringing her provocative and unique musical style to the Closing night stage. </font></div> <div><font size="4">The GLISA North America 2011 Vancouver Outgames are a celebration of sport, culture and human rights. The Closing party for the Outgames are a full day festival of LGBTQ culture with non-stop entertainment featuring concerts, DJ’s, drag shows, dance performances, medal presentations, beer garden, Breakfast of Champions and the Closing Ceremonies finale. </font></div> <div><font size="4">Come OUT and Play -The Closing Party is sure to be a vibrant spectacle - a full day of colourful characters celebrating the Outgames at Plaza of Nations. The beautiful outdoor waterfront setting includes a main stage and fully licensed site. Gates open at 11 am the festivities kick off with a Breakfast of Champions. Early Bird Tickets on sale Saturday July 11 at </font><a href="http://www.ticketcard.ca/"><font color="#333399" size="4">www.ticketcard.ca</font></a></div> <div><font size="4">OUT Everynight Fast Track Passes are available for the week-long cultural celebrations at </font><a href="http://www.vancouver2011outgames.com/"><font color="#0066cc" size="4">www.vancouver2011outgames.com</font></a></div> <p align="right"><font size="4"><strong> </strong></font><font size="4"><font color="#333399" size="4"><strong><a href="#Top">Back to Top</a></strong></font></font></p> <p align="right"> </p> <p align="left"><font size="4"><strong><u><img align="left" width="200" height="43" alt="" src="http://checkhimout.ca/assets/design/him_logo.png" /></u></strong>  <strong><u>H.I.M.<a name="HIM"></a></u></strong></font></p> <div><font size="4"><strong> </strong></font></div> <div><font size="4">  Feeling Good Never Felt So Good</font></div> <div> <div> <p><font size="4">Join HIM’s outdoor summer fitness groups for gay guys – meet people, get motivated and have fun – and they’re free!</font></p> <p><font size="4"><strong> </strong></font></p> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"> <p><font color="#333399" size="4"><strong><a href="#Top">Back to Top</a></strong></font></p> <p> </p> </div> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="left"> </div> </div> </div> <div><font size="4"><u><strong><img align="left" width="200" height="200" alt="" src="http://www.stickergiant.com/Merchant2/imgs/450/aad566_450.jpeg" />Love Handles to Lycra<a name="Lycra"></a></strong></u></font></div> <div><font size="4"><strong> </strong></font></div> <div><font size="4">All welcome to this lower level group</font></div> <div><font size="4">Mondays & Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm</font></div> <div> <div> <p><font size="4">(starts May 30<sup><font size="3">th</font></sup> with fitness assessment)</font></p> <p> <p> </p> </p> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"> <p><font color="#333399" size="4"><strong><a href="#Top">Back to Top</a></strong></font></p> <p> </p> </div> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"><strong> </strong></div> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div><font size="4"><u><strong><img align="left" width="200" height="152" alt="" src="http://www.vancouverpride.ca/uploads/cmsimages/cmsimage_20.jpg" />Pecks for Pride<a name="Pecks"></a></strong></u></font></div> <div><font size="4"><strong> </strong></font></div> <div><font size="4">Join this ‘boot camp’ style group and get fit for Pride, Wreck Beach or just for yourself</font></div> <div><font size="4">Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7pm to 8pm</font></div> <div><font size="4">(starts May 31<sup><font size="3">st</font></sup> with a fitness assessment)</font></div> <div><font size="4">All groups will be facilitated by our amazing volunteer certified instructors.</font></div> <div> <div> <p><font size="4">Visit </font><a href="http://www.checkhimout.ca/"><font color="#0066cc" size="4">www.checkhimout.ca</font></a><font size="4"> for more info or to register email: register@checkhimout.ca</font></p> <font size="4"> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"> <p><font color="#333399" size="4"><strong><a href="#Top">Back to Top</a></strong></font></p> <p> </p> </div> <p> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"><strong> </strong></div> </p> </font></div> </div> <div><font size="4"><u><strong><img align="left" width="200" height="194" alt="" src="http://www.wesa.net/images/wesalogo-sm.jpg" />WESA<a name="WESA"></a></strong></u></font></div> <div><font size="4"><strong> </strong></font></div> <div><font size="4">The 24th Annual WESA Pageant</font></div> <div> <div><font size="4">WESA's biggest special event of the season is almost upon us!  The 24th Annual WESA Pageant is about a month away and the dragalicious contestants are totally coming out of the woodwork, getting their fabulous threads together and practicing their lip-syncing talents!  It's going to be an amazing time and we look forward to seeing you at Five Sixty on Saturday, June 18th so mark your calendars.</font></div> <font size="4"><span><font size="4"> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"> <p><font color="#333399" size="4"><strong><a href="#Top">Back to Top</a></strong></font></p> <p> </p> </div> <div style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"><strong> </strong></div> </font></span></font></div> <div><font size="4"><strong> </strong></font></div> <div> <p> </p> <p><font size="4"><u><strong><img align="left" width="200" height="300" alt="" src="http://www.notsostrictlyballroom.ca/pb/wp_b00b51fa/images/img22904931bbbd97439.jpg" />Not So Strictly Ballroom<a name="Ballroom"></a></strong></u></font></p> </div> <div><font size="4"><strong> </strong></font></div> <div><font size="4">North America Outgames and Not So Strictly Ballroom invite you to A POP Tour (Pre-Outgames Parties Tour) DANCE EVENT at J Lounge</font></div> <div><font size="4">Venue: J Lounge, 1216 Bute St, (off Davie) </font></div> <div><font size="4">Time:  7.30pm until 11.00pm </font></div> <div><font size="4">MC:    BARB SNELGROVE</font></div> <div><font size="4">Price:  FREE with registered Outgames Card or Buy a $12 Fast Track Pass Card at door</font></div> <div><font size="4">Entertainment: </font></div> <div><font size="4">Dance Demos, students, pro-am, pros</font></div> <div><font size="4">Audience-participation. Lessons in Cha Cha, Jive, possibly a line dance!                  </font></div> <div> <div><font size="4">Special Door Prizes </font></div> <font size="4"><font size="4"> <p style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"><font color="#333399" size="4"><a href="outbind://80-00000000F923D4913993A242A54290264B52A85AA4A32D00/#Top"></a></font></p> <p style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"><font color="#333399" size="4"><a href="outbind://80-00000000F923D4913993A242A54290264B52A85AA4A32D00/#Top"></a></font> </p> <p style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"><font color="#333399" size="4"><a href="#Top"><strong>Back to Top</strong></a></font></p> <p style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="right"> </p> <p style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="left"> </p> </font></font></div> </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote> <p style="margin-right: 0px" dir="ltr" align="left"> <p><font size="4"><strong><u><img alt="" align="left" width="200" height="164" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/5813330682_2670799243.jpg" />$75,000 Grant to Outgames from the Province of BC<a name="Grant"></a></u></strong></font></p> <p><font size="4">Here’s some good news from the Province of B.C. The Province is contributing $75,000 to support the sport component of the Vancouver 2011 North American Outgames, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. “British Columbia is pleased to extend the same kind of hospitality to Outgames athletes and visitors as we so amply demonstrated during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games,” said Chong. “By supporting this event, we are furthering B.C.’s reputation as a world-class location for major sport events.” “The Organizing Committee for the 2011 Outgames is grateful for the support of the Province of British Columbia,” said John Boychuk, chair of the Organizing Committee. “This funding will allow us to leverage additional support from private sponsors and hold a world class event that highlights B.C. scenery, facilities and lifestyles.”</font></p> </p> <p style="font-size:10px;font-family:Verdana,Arial;text-align:center">Powered by <a href="http://mojo.skazat.com" target="_blank" style="font-size:10px;font-family:Verdana,Arial">Dada Mail 2.10.16</a><br />Copyright © 1999-2007, <a href="http://mojo.skazat.com/justin" target="_blank" style="font-size:10px;font-family:Verdana,Arial">Simoni Creative</a>.</p> </div> </div>

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Sisters In Sync. Dragon Boat Black and White Dance

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:32:00 GMT

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POP Tour Event - Saturday April 16th, 2011

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:37:00 GMT

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POP Tour Event - Saturday April 16th, 2011

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:11:00 GMT

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POP Tour Event - Saturday April 16th, 2011

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:43:00 GMT

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2011 Vancouver Outgames update

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:36:00 GMT

<div id="PageWrapper"> <div id="Header"> <center><a href="http://www.teamvancouver.net"><img src="http://teamvan.vcn.bc.ca/uploads/NF/dc/NFdc6N5UcNamttO1X8ygpw/Titlebar_r1_c1clip.gif" /></a></center> <span id="Logo"> 2011 Vancouver Outgames update </span> <span id="Title"> <a href="http://www.teamvancouver.net">www.teamvancouver.net</a> </span> <div class="floatclear"></div> </div> <div id="Content"> <p> <span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="5"><strong>Vancouver Outgames Update</strong></font></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4">The POP tour officially begins on April 6<sup>th</sup>, 2011. Many dates to choose from, more being added daily. Check the facebook page for a location that best suits you!</font></span></em></p> <h1><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="5">SPORTS:</font></span></h1> <p> <span style="font-size: 10pt"><u><font size="4"><strong>Walk/Run</strong></font></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">Sign up for a 4 km or 10 km walk at Stanley Park, (this is not a power walk competition). Enjoy the mountain and ocean view walk on a paved surface. Hosted by Vancouver Frontrunners Club, the 7th Annual Pride Run & Walk will morph into the 10K Run and 4K Walk events during Outgames on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 9am.  Both events will start and end at Lumberman's Arch and take runners and walkers along scenic routes in world famous Stanley Park. A record number of runners have pre-registered for the 10k run walk. Participants from Ottawa, Germany, New York, Texas, and Wales will appreciate the scenic course around Stanley Park</font>.  </span></p> <p> <p><u><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong>Dragon Boating</strong></font></span></u></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">If you wanted to try out dragon boating, one of the fastest growing team water sport, this is the time to do it. A lesson will be provided in preparation for the races. Each swift boat holds ten paddlersand will be mixed boats. Gather your friends and your team-mates for a fun event in the downtown harbour. If you’re an individual or your team doesn’t have enough paddlers, we’ll arrange for drop-ins!</font></span></p> <p><u><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong>Poker</strong></font></span></u></p> </p> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">Join us at Vancouver’s hottest Poker Room for the Outgames Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Kick off is Tuesday, July 26 where you have an option to get a one hour poker lessons or if you’re already a pro just pick up your seat assignment. The real fun starts during the first round of play, you pick either Wednesday, July 27 or Thursday, July 28.  Play down to the winners for the big money is Friday July 29.  The prize pool is $22,000 if sold out at 220 players!  </font></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-size: 11.5pt"><font size="4">The top 3 would receive more than the rest. Distribution of jackpot is dependent on the number of participants. The jackpot is paid out to the top 10% of the field, IE: If there are 200 participants, the top 20 players would receive a prize with the three finalists receiving the largest payouts!</font></span></p> <p><u><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong>Soccer</strong></font></span></u></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">There will be teams from all across North America including San Francisco, Long Beach, Seattle, and New York! Athletes will be playing for the IGLFA/GLISA North America cup. There are different levels in the men’s and women’s divisions. Spots are still available for your team to enter!  </font></span></p> <p><u><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong>Ten Pin Bowling</strong></font></span></u></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">Ten Pin Bowling runs for 4 days and is broken into two categories – league tournament and social tournament. You can play as singles, doubles or teams. Bowling is always a fun way to stay active, especially when it is the Outgames! Come out and bowl a few rounds with enthusiasts from all over North America! </font></span></p> <p><u><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong>Badminton</strong></font></span></u></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">Preparations are underway for a great badminton tournament!  We have secured the Roundhouse Community Center as the venue. With four courts and high ceilings, it is a great location for this fast paced and exciting sport to watch.  </font></span></p> </div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4">The tournament entry is filling up quickly so secure your spot by registering early. There are three divisions of skill level (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) each with the standard five events (Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles). Events and skill levels may be combined depending upon the entries received.  As best as we can, we will match the skill levels of the players</font></span></div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4">It is in the trendy Yaletown area of Vancouver - down on the waterfront with great restaurants, a gorgeous seawall to walk along and lots to see and do. Stay tuned for more information to be posted to the Badminton Page! The 2011 Outgames welcomes already registered participants from Vancouver, Montreal, Southern Alberta, California and Australia.</font></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong><u>Swimming</u></strong></font></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4">A contingent of swimmers from Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto will be setting the stage for a strong Canadian Showing at the swim meet. Space is available for competitors from outside Canada to come and give the Canadians a run for thier money!</font></span></p> </div> <div> <p><font size="5"><span style="font-size: 10pt"></span></font><font size="4"><span><strong><u>Softball</u></strong></span></font></p> <p><font size="4"><span>Play softball during the Vancouver 2011 Outgames! The Softball tournament will be held Wed July 27 to Friday July 29 at the world renown Softball City in Surrey. The tournament has divisions for recreational and competitive players, and there is recreational women's division.  NAGAAA rules apply.  Join as an individual or a team.  If joining as an individual, you will be placed on a team of a similar calibre.</span></font><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <br /> <font size="4"><u><strong>Dance Sport</strong></u></font></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><br /> Country & Western, cha-cha, swing, line dancing, waltz, and tango are some of the events organized during the 2 day Vancouver Queer Dance Classic during the Outgames. Couples from Montreal, Germany, New Mexico have registered and will be vying for the dancing title! </font></span></p> </div> <p><u><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong>Volleyball</strong></font></span></u></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">Teams from cities such as Toronto and Houston are getting ready for a three day volleyball tournament at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre. With a maximum capacity of 96 teams, the tournament is spread over 6 days. Two women’s and four men’s divisions are available. With the high ceilings and synthetic flooring, this is a great venue to play volleyball. This event marks the beginning of the GLISA North America Volleyball Cup, which will follow future GLISA Outgames events. Produced by Volleyball BC.</font></span></p> <p><u><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong>Tennis</strong></font></span></u></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">The Vancouver International Pride (VIP) tennis tournament has taken on an international flavour as players from Australia, Canada, Germany and USA have registered to play in this six-day tournament. Singles, doubles and mixed events are offered. There are 5 skill levels. The event will be held in beautiful downtown Vancouver. More information will be provided on the tennis web page.</font></span></p> <p> <p> </p> </p> <div> <p><u><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong>Alpine Marathon and Half-Marathon</strong></font></span></u></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">Runners from New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles are picking up their training as they prepare for the alpine marathon and half marathon taking place in North America’s biggest ski resort at Whistler, B.C., home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. </font></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><u><strong>Track & Field</strong></u></font></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4">The event schedule will be posted on the track and field page shortly. Competitors from Edmonton, New York, Houston, Indiana, North Carolina, London, and Vancouver have set their eyes on a medal winning performance!</font></span></p> </div> <p><u><span style="font-size: 10pt"><font size="4"><strong>Golf</strong></font></span></u></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">Golf has been moved to the Langara Golf Course in Vancouver, easily accessible by light rapid transit.  The event is scheduled for July 25 and 27. Final confirmation is expected at the beginning of April. One of Vancouver’s premiere courses, this par 71 course features top notch greens well protected by bunkers and narrow fairways, so accuracy off the tee is paramount! The contoured, tree-lined fairways are easy to walk and make this course appealing to players of all levels.</font></span></p> <p> <p> </p> </p> <div><span style="color: #4025a3; font-size: 10pt"><font size="4">The <strong>Early Bird Registration Rate</strong> has been extended through to April 22, 2011. </font></span></div> <div><font size="4"><strong><span style="color: #4025a3; font-size: 10pt">To find our more about the Human Rights Conference, the 17 sports & fees, and the week-long culture activities during the Vancouver Outgames, Visit </span></strong><span style="color: #4025a3; font-size: 10pt"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.vancouver2011outgames.com/"><strong><span style="color: #4025a3">www.vancouver2011outgames.com</span></strong></a></span><strong><span style="color: #4025a3; font-size: 10pt">. </span></strong></font></div> <div><strong><span style="color: #4025a3; font-size: 10pt"><font size="4">For regular updates on all the amazing events happening during the Games visit:</font></span></strong></div> <div><strong><span style="color: #4025a3; font-size: 10pt"><br /> <font size="4">Facebook page at: <a href="http://facebook.com/OFFICIALVancouver2011Outgames ">facebook.com/OFFICIALVancouver2011Outgames</a> (or) <br /> twitter: twitter.com/2011NA_Outgames (or)<br /> Digg.com/Vancouver2011Outgames</font></span></strong></div> <p style="font-size:10px;font-family:Verdana,Arial;text-align:center">Powered by <a href="http://mojo.skazat.com" target="_blank" style="font-size:10px;font-family:Verdana,Arial">Dada Mail 2.10.16</a><br />Copyright © 1999-2007, <a href="http://mojo.skazat.com/justin" target="_blank" style="font-size:10px;font-family:Verdana,Arial">Simoni Creative</a>.</p> </div> </div>

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