2010 Champions Awards Brunch - Sunday, October 3

Each year Team DC recognizes people in our community that have helped support --and in some instances create-- the LGBT sports community.  We know that these people put in long hours to help ensure that we have a safe environment to compete, meet new people, take pride in our community and have some fun along the way.  This year's ceremony will take place at the Diamond Club at Nationals Park on Sunday, October 3 beginning at 11 AM.

 

In addition to the MVP, Trailblazer and Community Support Awards, we will also recognize the winners of the Team DC College Scholarship Program.  This scholarship program is given annually to gay and lesbian students who compete openly as gay athletes.  We are proud to announce that this year's winners are Alexis Waxenfelter (Towson State-Snowboarding) and Clayton Miller (Virginia Tech-Swimmer and Water Polo).  Proceeds from the Brunch help support this important program.

 

Tickets are $50 each and includes a wonderful unlimited Breakfast Brunch with Mimosas, the Awards Ceremony and a Special Surprise Guest Speaker.  All against the backdrop of beautiful Nationals Park that we will have all to ourselves!  Parking in the Nationals garage will be open and free that day or come by Metro.

 

Purchase your tickets here.  Winners of the 2010 Champions Awards will be announced in the week after Labor Day.

 

 

Team DC Happy Hour and Reunion Party for Gay Games VIII Participants - Tuesday, September 14

Let's start the fall season with a Happy Hour and Reunion Party for those who represented DC at the Gay Games in Cologne, Germany on Tuesday, September 14 from 6-8 PM at Buffalo Billiards at 1330 19th Street, NW (right on Dupont Circle across from Kripsy Kreme Doughnuts and below Baja Fresh).  Gay Games participants are encouraged to bring your medals and wear your Team DC shirt.

 

Happy Hour prices will include $2.75 Miller and Bud products and $3.50 Sam Adams and Killian's Red plus half-price appetizers.  Team DC will run competitions for Shuffleboard and Foosball with the winner in each receiving 2 lower level seats to the last Nationals home game of the season on Wednesday, September 29 vs. Philadelphia.  (You might even hear about the 2011 Night OUT at the Nationals game!)

 

Joining us that night will be the Friends of Friends Happy Hour group, so lots of new people to meet and get information about upcoming Fall sports leagues.

 

 

Night OUT at the United - Saturday, September 25 vs. the Houston Dynamo

This is the FIRST LGBT Night in Major League Soccer, so let's all show up and support our home team.  Tickets are only $20 and if you have never been to a United Soccer match, then you are in for a treat.  If you enjoyed the World Cup, you'll enjoy this as well.  Our thanks to the Federal Triangles Soccer Club for organizing this event.  Learn more by going to www.unitednightout.com and RSVP on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=131701263533134&ref=ts.

 

 

Rolling on the River THIS WEEKEND!

The DC IceBreakers' 3RD ANNUAL LAZY RIVER TUBING EVENT w/OPTIONAL PICNIC LUNCH & STEAKHOUSE DINNER - Saturday, August 28: With co-hosts NOVA GL Professionals, The Straight Eights Car Club, and - new this year - DCthirtysomething.  Tubing takes place on the Shenandoah, near Harper's Ferry.  Nearly 100 people joined in last year!  It's a chance to socialize first, followed by about 2 hours of lazy river tubing, with an optional dinner after at Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse in Gaithersburg.  Come get wet with us!

 

They are back on the ice on Wednesdays, September 1 and 15 at the Ballston IcePlex starting at 7:45 with a social hour following.

 

And their next MEGA Game Night will be on Saturday, September 11.  Over 350 people came last time for a really fun night of Board Games and, well, just a great time.  More about this and all their events can be found at www.dcicebreakers.org.

 

 

Time to get RIPPED!

Join 12 months of Hotties for the release of the 2011 Ripped Genes Calendar on Friday, August 27 at the Engineers' Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, 11 W. Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore (www.esb.org).  Doors open at 8 PM and the Fashion Show kicks off at 9 PM.  We are happy to announce that Shawn, the winner of the Team DC Fashion Show last March, will be featured in this year's calendar.  Contact Fashion Enterprises at FashionEnter3@aol.com to learn more or find them on FaceBook.

 

 

Introducing Stonewall KICKBALL

Congratulations to Martin Espinoza and the Stonewall Kickball League!  The season will kickoff on Sunday, September 12^th at Stead Park (that field behind JR’s) with games at 5:30 and 6:15 PM.  Season goes though October 31^st, except no games on Sept 19^th and Oct 10^th.  The cost is $40 per person and includes a game shirt and socks & field costs.  Men, Women, Gay, Straight....everyone is invited!

 

Teams or singles are welcome, but you MUST register at http://commi.sh/seasons/113. You can request a team to play on or become a free agent and get drafted to a team at the end of registration.  There is limited space to play and is first come, first serve, so be sure to sign up TODAY.  Contact Martin at martin@martinespinoza.com for more details.

 

 

Get BOWLED OVER this Year!

Did you know that:

• DC will have 14 Gay Bowling Leagues for the Fall/Winter season including 10 leagues in Virginia, 3 in Maryland and one in DC at Bolling Air Force Base?
• There will be a Gay Bowling League somewhere locally every day of the week?
• That most leagues will start immediately after Labor Day?
• That leagues can accept teams or link single bowlers up with a team?
• That you can find out more at www.carabowling.org including directions, start times, league officers, etc.?
• That you can contact them at secretary@carabowling.org with specific questions?

Well, now you do, so we'll see you on the alleys this year!

 

 

Fun Time in the City with BCV!

Join our friends with Burgundy Crescent Volunteers on Saturday, September 18 at 10 AM at the Taras Shevchenko Memorial at 22nd and P Streets, NW for their annual Photo Scavenger Hunt.  You can come with a group or they will team you up that morning.  RSVP at jonathan@burgundycresentvolunteers.org if you want to come or find them on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/l/748d0;tinyurl.com/tsm-bcv.  Test your knowledge of DC and have some fun!

 

 

Learn to Sail!

The Rainbow Spinnakers Sailing Club would see if there is interest in an Adult Basic Sailing Class at Belle Haven Marina in Alexandria on the week-end of August 28-29.  If more than three sign up, you get a nice discount, so let Tom Snyder know if you'd be interested at snydertom@juno.com.  To learn more about the Spinnakers, go to www.rainbowspinnakers.com. 

 

 

Up For The Ultimate in Frisbee?

While it isn't a gay league, the Washington Area Frisbee Club does offer a welcoming environment for people of all skill levels and sexual orientations who enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee.  Learn more about their upcoming Fall season at http://www.wafc.org/2010-Fall-Rec.

 

 

DC Frontrunners Team forming for 9/11 Run

Interested in running in the 9/11 Memorial 5K Race in Arlington?  The DC Frontrunners are sponsoring a team and anyone is welcome to join.  When you sign up at http://www.arlington911race.com/, click on "Join an Existing Team" and you'll find the DC Frontrunners listed.  The deadline is September 6th and it is a nighttime race which is always fun.

 

 

Monthly Green Lantern-Team DC Club Fundraiser - Returns in September!

Every second Saturday of each month is Team DC Club Night at the Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, NW), but we'll take a break in August.  One of our teams will be back on September 11.

 

 

Tuesday Night Volleyball Continues All Summer Long

One of DC's longest running sport clubs is the year-round Tuesday Night Social Volleyball League held at the Old Mackin Gym at 2200 California Street, NW.   (Enter from California Street at the end of the parking lot.)  Warm ups are from 7-7:30 and play is from 7:30 - 9:45.  Teams are divided based on skill levels to maintain a fair level of play.  $8 per person each night with a limit of 48 players each night.  Want to know more?  Contact Mike at dcvb@usa.com.

 

 

What a Racquet!

Interested in joining a LGBT Racquetball Club?  Contact the Capital Splats Racquetball Team at DCCapitalSplats@gmail.com to learn more.  All levels of experience welcome from novice to expert.

 

 

Pot Luck Helper!

The cookbook "Strike-ingly Delicious Dishes: Cooking With Time to Spare" is now on sale by the group organizing the 2010 International Gay Bowling Organization (IGBO) Mid-Year Tournament to be held in DC in November, 2010.  This 100 page book is full of 93 quick & easy recipes from bowlers, who turn out to be great cooks.  Everything from Breakfast to Desserts and not a gutter ball among them!  Cost is only $10 in person at any local CARA league or for $12.50 online at www.igbomy2010.com.  Supplies are limited!

 

 

Cowboy Dancing

Join our friends from the DC Cowboys and learn to dance like a...DC Cowboy!  The next six week session is from September 23 - October 28 and will be held at the Church of the Pilgrims, 2201 P Street, NW.  All skill levels welcome.  Learn more at www.dccowboys.org.

 

If you or your club want something included, send your information to news@teamdc.org.