♦ Out of Bounds NYC & Team New York e-Newsletter ♦
August 10, 2007
Partying for Life II
Saturday August 11th
Splash - 50 W 17th Street. 7-10PM
The time has come for the Playing for Life fundraiser, to be held at Splash Bar NY THIS SATURDAY August 11th -- Partying
for Life II (at Splash Bar NY - 50 W 17th Street, New York City. 7-10PM).
New York's premiere LGBT hot-spot and the city's oldest and largest LGBT athletic organization are teaming up to present a major fundraiser on Saturday evening, August 11, 2007. Dubbed "Partying for Life II: the Cash Bash at Splash", the event will support the Big Apple Softball League's annual Central Park charity softball tournament, Playing for Life, which in turn will benefit the Ali Forney Center for homeless LGBT youth.
The majority of funds contributed to PFL tournaments always go to support worthwhile charitable organizations. In fact, the last three editions have supported popular HIV/AIDS-focused causes like LifeBEAT andBroadway Cares. However, for 2007, Playing for Life organizers sought a beneficiary aimed at dealing with issues faced by the growing number of LGBT young people, and they found a worthy one in the Ali Forney Center for homeless youth. Ali Forney provides vital services for countless teens and young adults forced to seek refuge from the streets. These services include outreach, housing referrals, case management, primary medical care, HIV testing, mental health assessment and treatment, food and showers, employment assistance, safe temporary housing, and assistance to families struggling with LGBT youth.
More information available at www.bigapplesoftball.com
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-- GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
SAIL AROUND NEW YORK WITH TEAM NEW YORK!
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WELCOME ABOARD THE SEA TEA
WITH TEAM NEW YORK ATHLETES
DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 12th
PRICE:
You're invited to join Team New York on the Sea Tea, New York's only Gay sailing tea dance.
The Queen Of Hearts sails from New York's historical Pier 40 in the West Village on Sunday, August 12th.
Boarding time: 6:00pm. Set sail at 7:30pm. Return to Pier 40 at 10:00pm.
Join our LGBT atheletes for a two-and-a-half hour party cruise around
New York City for drinks, dinner, entertainment, music and dancing!
The Queen of Hearts is a triple-decker, Mississippi-style river-boat with
panoramic views of New York from anywhere on board, and sails with up to 500
guests. The lower deck is a magnificant dining and entertainment bar lounge
where the FREE buffet is served and New York's world renowned Drag Queens do
their thing!
The second deck is home to the fabulous floating bar, where drinks are
served by the sexiest shirtless bartenders from 6-10pm. The top deck is a massive canopied dance floor (also know as "New
York's Largest Sailing Nightclub") where music is spun by the circuit's best
club DJs. The music varies from classic Disco to Latin Salsa, and plays All
Night!
This is a fundraiser for Team New York. The price is only $20.
For TICKETS, please e-mail us at contact@teamnewyork.org. Get yours TODAY!
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CHEER NEW YORK TRYOUTS
MONDAY AUG 13TH (6:30PM - 9:30PM)
Cheer New York is a non-profit adult cheerleading squad that combines cheers, gymnastics, dance and acrobatic stunts into a professional and exhilarating crowd-pleasing performance.
We are 'Cheerleaders for Charity!' Join Cheer NY to make new friends and have fun, while staying in shape.
For more info Contact: 1-888-671-7312
or go to: 
www.cheerny.org
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Grab Your Paddles...
Ping Pong NY is here!
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Practice your back-spin, twiddle your rubbers and control the court! Play with PING PONG NY!!!The group practices once a week, on Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 6PM to 8PM at Paradise in Sunnyside Queens. Address: 38-04 48th Street, Queens, NY.
Take the R or V train to 46 Street, walk 2 long blocks towards Northern Blvd,
Paradise is on your right after the train overpass.
Contact them at: (718) 726-0831 or (718) 623-2926.
Email them at: wolfgangbusch@earthlink.net
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NYC GAY BASKETBALL LEAGUE:
Looking for Dribblers...
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New York, NY (August 2, 2007) - The New York City Gay Basketball League today officially
announce schedule of its Fall 2007 Season. League play will commence on September 16th at
the Little Red School in Soho. In its third season, the league looks to expand its
membership base with players of various skill levels.
There will be 10 games played during the fall season plus playoff
games. The games are held at Little Red School (located at 145 Thompson St.,
just south of Houston St.) and are held on Sundays at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm or 4pm.
The B Division teams play at 1pm or 2pm. The A division teams plays at 3pm or 4pm.
The Fall season games will be played on these dates:
September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
December 2, 9, 16 (Playoffs and Finals)
About the New York Gay Basketball League
Founded in 2006, the New York Gay Basketball League fosters an athletic environment
free of discrimination for members and friends of the LGBT community. It also promotes
positive values in our community and will fight to eliminate negative stereotypes
associated with LGBT athletics.
Those who want to participate in the Fall league should send an email to play@nycgaybasketball.org with their contact details (i.e., name, phone number and email). An NYCGBL board member will reply to them with additional information for the season.
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GREETINGS FROM
BIG APPLE DODGEBALL (BAD!)
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Wazzup Future D-Ballers!
It's been a little over a month since you've heard from BAD! - but don't worry - this thing between us isn't just some summer fling...it's the real deal. You haven't heard from us much in the past month coz we've been busy putting this new Dodgeball league together...in between working full-time jobs, going on vacations, playing in volleyball tournaments, and throwin back brews at THE EAGLE and GYM BAR. So let's get everyone up to speed.
We won't bore you with details about all the necessary corporate, legal, and tax crap we've been doing in order to launch the league, let's just get to the meat:
WHERE AND WHEN WILL BAD! PLAY???
Well, a few weeks back, after meetings with principals and custodians, we were ready to announce to the world that BAD! had found a home at a great NYC public high school in Chelsea. But we soon learned, unbeknownst to the school, that the sport of Dodgeball (adults or kids) is not allowed in any of NYC's public schools. [insert "gay gasp" here]
Apparently they think it's dangerous (and...um, there was some kind of lawsuit or whatever)...well, that's why we love it!
And why you will too!
So we have started a new hunt for space - and maybe you can help. We're in the midst of reaching out to private / parochial schools, colleges, and public recreation spaces on the West Side for a place to play. But if you know of a school, or are affiliated with a school, or think you might know of a space, or just might have a good idea...drop us an email here. We'll follow up on the lead.
Once we nail down a space, we'll know when we can officially start playing. We're still aiming for a Fall launch and are expanding possible nights of play to either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday night.
Big Apple Dodgeball...be BAD!
www.bigappledodgeball.com
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OUTSPORTS.COM Creators
Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler Jr.
Publish A New Book
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Why should I give a damn about sports?
An excerpt from 'The Outsports Revolution'
Why sports? Why not the opera? Or theater? Or movies? Whatšs so terrific about sports that anyone should care about them?
Although those other diversions are certainly wonderful in their own right, sports is the ultimate theater, the ultimate
reality show, the ultimate cliffhanger with an ending no one can predict. There is a myth out there that gay men do not
care about sports (many lesbians, on the other hand, are allegedly born with the sports gene instilled in them).
Although there are some truths in every stereotype, gay men can be just as fanatical about sports as their straight
brethren. The success of Outsports attests to that. This chapter, however, is designed for those men and women who
wonder what all the fuss is about.
Find out more about The Outsports Revolution: Truth And Myth In The World Of Gay Sports" at
www.outsports.com
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Miracle Paddle 2007:
9-MILE and 18-MILE CHALLENGE
Saturday, August 18, 2007 and September 2-16, 2007
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New York, NY * July 30, 2007 * Miracle House announces the 3rd Annual Miracle Paddle, a spectacular and scenic fundraising event where athletes raise funds to ride the open waters on Long Islandšs East End.
Perfect for the novice athlete and outdoor enthusiast, participants can use kayaks, paddleboards, outriggers, canoes, or surf-skis in a 9-mile challenge from Lazy Point, Amagansett to Maidstone Pavilion, East Hampton. Trained athletes and the East Hampton marine patrol will ensure safe passage for all.
Ed Cashin, a well-known adventure-seeker, owner of Weekend Warriors Tours and Outfitters, and member of Miracle Housešs board of directors conceived Miracle Paddle.
"This has grown into a fantastic community event, thanks to Ed," says Miracle House Executive Director, Jesse Ramos. "Anyone with an adventurous spirit can participate and wešll be hosting a classic summer picnic afterwards to celebrate."
For more experienced athletes, there will also be an 18-mile challenge from Montauk to Block Island held later in the summer, pending the best weather conditions. Training sessions are available throughout the summer for both the 9-mile and 18-mile challenge.
All funds raised by participating athletes will go towards Miracle Housešs mission of providing housing, meals, and advocacy to caregivers and patients coming to New York City for critical medical treatment. Founded in 1990 in response to the AIDS crisis, Miracle House acknowledged the role of the caregiver as an integral role in the healing process. Expanding on that idea, today Miracle House serves caregivers and patients from around the world in medical crisis. This includes cancer treatment, clinical trials, reconstructive surgery, burn therapy, neurological disorders, as well as the original mission of supporting people living with AIDS.
Find out more at
miraclehouse.org
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