2008

To kick off the bidding process for the 3rd World Outgames in 2013, GLISA International issues today the Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting all interested cities to submit a Letter of Intent and thereafter a Bid Document.</br> Catherine Meade, chair of the Host Selection Committee notes, "For the purposes of this RFP, a key outcome for GLISA International is the quadrennial hosting of a World Outgames, an international multi-sport games event that will involve at least 10,000 registered participants. The Host City for the Outgames will have the responsibility, and capability, to deliver a financially successful event".</br> The bidding process [...]

To kick off the bidding process for the 3rd World Outgames in 2013, GLISA International issues today the Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting all interested cities to submit a Letter of Intent and thereafter a Bid Document. Catherine Meade, chair of the Host Selection Committee notes, "For the purposes of this RFP, a key outcome for GLISA International is the quadrennial hosting of a World Outgames, an international multi-sport games event that will involve at least 10,000 registered participants. The Host City for the Outgames will have the responsibility, and capability, to deliver a financially successful event". The bidding process [...]

This year's Annual General Assembly of the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF AGA 2008) took place in Rome, Italy on March 1 & 2, with preceding Gender Training on February 29. About 150 delegates attended the 2008 AGA in Rome. Our hosts (ArciGay for Sport, Rome; Gruppo Pesce, Rome and Regione Lazio Agensport) did a wonderful job in organising the event, so a big THANK YOU to all of them! The agenda followed the proposed agenda in the AGA papers. Two plenary sessions were held, but they were very dynamic: 11 smaller groups were formed, and the topics [...]

This year's Annual General Assembly of the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF AGA 2008) took place in Rome, Italy on March 1 & 2, with preceding Gender Training on February 29. About 150 delegates attended the 2008 AGA in Rome. Our hosts (ArciGay for Sport, Rome; Gruppo Pesce, Rome and Regione Lazio Agensport) did a wonderful job in organising the event, so a big THANK YOU to all of them! The agenda followed the proposed agenda in the AGA papers. Two plenary sessions were held, but they were very dynamic: 11 smaller groups were formed, and the topics [...]

LGBT sports magazine Sports Out Loud is accepting nominations for the 2008 Athlete of the Year Award. John Amaechi, Mark Tewksbury, and Doria Biddle were chosen as judges in the final selection. Athletes can nominate themselves, or nominate other LGBT candidates; the criteria being commitment to personal achievement, active participation in individual or team sports, commitment to supporting/encouraging others in sports and commitment to the LGBT (sports) community in general. www.sportsoutloud.com/aoty