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www.gaygames.org www.gaygameschicago.org Rock
star Rocks! Welcome to the first issue of Participate! This occasional e-mail
newsletter will keep you up to date on what's happening with the
international Federation of Gay Games and preparations for Gay Games VII
in Chicago.
Melissa
Etheridge joins the
The Federation of Gay Games made the announcement jointly with Chicago
Games, Inc., the host of Gay Games VII. “Melissa Etheridge is a cultural
icon and highly regarded proponent of human rights,” said FGG
co-president Roberto Mantaci, from his home in Paris. “We are deeply
honoured to have Ms. Etheridge serve as an ambassador of the Gay
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Heel
Goed - AMSTERDAM KICKS!
Register
for Gay Games 2006 - Early Discount Available Until 31 December Registration for Gay Games VII in Chicago has opened. It may seem ages away, but you're better off registering sooner rather than later. At Gay Games VI in Sydney, some sports reached capacity many months before the closing date and had to turn away competitors. Don't miss out on your chance to compete at the Gay Games. Register now to secure your place and take advantage of a 30% discount on your registration fee if you register before 31 December 2004. The registration fee will increase to US$175 on 1 January 2005. Go to http://www.gaygameschicago.org/registration/home.php (In addition to the registration fee, there is a Sport/Culture Participation Fee starting at $35 per activity.) Boogie
Woogie in San Diego!
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Internationally acclaimed rock-star Melissa Etheridge signed on last in
late August as the newest Gay Games Ambassador, joining a growing list of
athletes, artists, activists, and celebrities supporting the movement in
advance of Gay Games VII, scheduled for 15-22 July 2006 in Chicago.
Games
movement. For 25 years the Gay Games has promoted fairness, inclusion and
equality through sports, culture, and community. Melissa Etheridge’s
commitment to human rights is unparalleled. We look forward to working
with her in making progress toward a better world for all.”
Melissa
Etheridge joins a list of Gay Games Ambassadors supporting the Gay Games
movement in Chicago and beyond including baseball star Billy Bean, actor
and director Amanda Bearse, photographer Tom Bianchi, Olympic gold medal
swimmer Bruce Hayes, all-time Tennis great Billie Jean King, former
USA Ambassador to Luxembourg James Hormel, and actress Judith Light.
(photos of Melissa Etheridge with Chicago Games Inc., leaders and
Federation co-Presidents courtesy Kevin Boyer)
The
Amsterdam-based women's football team, AMSTERDAM KICKS, looks forward to
participating in Gay Games VII to be held in Chicago (15 to 22 July 2006).
Team members also played at previous Gay Games in Amsterdam and Sydney. In
the spirit of Tom Waddell and the Gay Games motto "Participation,
Inclusion and Personal Best," the team is comprised of both gay and
straight players of all ages. At Gay Games VI in Sydney, the average age
of team members was 37.5 years. Amsterdam Kicks, also known as Geuzen
Middenmeer, has a roster of more than 25 players comprising two teams that
play regularly in a local Dutch football league. In Sydney, the team
finished fifth out of thirteen. “Heel Goed!”
Athletes
and artists in San Diego are holding a fundraiser for the FGG Athletic
Scholarship fund on Saturday, 11 September, at the Museum for the Living
Artist Art Institute in Balboa Park. Proceeds will benefit financially
challenged athletes who want to attend the Gay Games and local artists.
San Diego's deputy Mayor Toni Atkins, an out lesbian, is one of the guest
speakers. Sue Palmer and Kenny Ard, two locally renowned boogie woogie
musicians will be playing and providing dance music. There will be a
silent auction and a drawing for 50 000 American Airlines frequent flyer
miles. The miles equates to two return tickets anywhere AA flies in the
USA. Wine, beer, soft drinks and hors d'ouvres will be served. It promises
to be a fun evening for a very worthy cause. For details, go to: