The 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 is a major athletic and cultural event that brings together people from all over the world. Based on the principles of Participation and Celebration, Respect and Fairness, Innovation, Diversity and Empowerment (PRIDE), the games welcome everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, age, gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, physical challenge, political beliefs, physical ability, athletic/artistic skills or HIV/ health status. There are no minimum athletic standards to qualify for the Outgames. The only requirement is the desire to support the ideals of the Outgames. People with specific needs or disabilities are integrated as full-fledged participants, volunteers, officials and spectators. By accepting the Outgames’ challenge, all Outgames participants automatically become winners.
The Outgames are a safe and accepting environment where participants may express themselves openly and enjoy the camaraderie and rewards of sport, culture and art. In fact, the experience can be the highlight of a lifetime!
As individuals, participants celebrate personal achievement; as a collective, we experience group solidarity and celebrate the diversity and scope of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Through the athletic and cultural activities of the Outgames, stereotypes are challenged and barriers broken down.
The 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006: From Saturday, 29 July to Saturday, 5 August 2006.
"The Right to Be Different" Conference: 26 to 29 July 2006.
The 10th Anniversary Toronto Friendship Tournament!
This year's tournament runs from October 8th to 11th, 2004.
Planned events: Subject to change
Friday, October 8
•Registration & Welcome Party at Woody's (417 Church St.)
•Round-robin games for some teams, 8pm or later (to be confirmed)
Saturday, October 9
•Round-robin games at Varsity Arena and De La Salle Arena
•Hospitality Suite & Pub Crawl
Sunday, October 10
•Round robin continues at Varsity Arena and De La Salle Arena
•Tournament Banquet & 10th Anniversary Party
Monday, October 11
•Final games at Varsity Arena, ending by 2:00pm
Team and individual registrants can specify a preference for one of three skill levels:
Competitive, Recreational and Developmental.
Final game schedule will be determined once registration is complete. All participants are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
Divisions may be altered depending on the numbers registering, to even out the number of teams. All divisions are non-contact (no body-checking). Players will be required to sign waiver forms. Full equipment, including a minimum half-visor on helmets, is required.
Please e-mail Mike Daniels, TGHA Tournament Coordinator if you have any questions.
E-Mail: tournaments@gayhockey.com
Announcing the Coors Cup, a new annual Labor Day weekend hockey tournament with $3,000 in prize money to the winning teams’ charities! The 2004 Coors Cup takes place at University of Denver's Magness Arena and Joy Burns Arena. The Coors Cup Tournament will then rotate between Denver and Los Angeles through 2008. The tournament will take an off year in 2006.
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