For those of you children who think Gay Pride Celebrations are about porn and wearing tiny outfits, getting drunk, and free crap, here is a little history of why we talk about the Stonewall Riots in relation to Gay Pride. It's not about sports, but it is about our community as a whole and you know what they, those who do not our history, are doomed to repeat it! Also, there was a lot of fighting, which requires athleticism and stamina (especially if you're rioting for a few days).
For more information about the Stonewall Riots, copy and paste the following link into your browser:
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/stonewall_riots.html
Also, the BBC will be doing a documentary on the Stonewall Riots
Read more here: http://www.ukgaynews.org.uk/Archive/09/Jun/2901.htm
And here is a clip from one of Alfonzo's favorite movies, Stonewall:
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
We're Going Monthly
Here's our press release about the change. Also, check out www.charmants.com for a feature they did on our swimsuit issue.
Tempe, AZ –June 24, 2009— Compete Magazine goes monthly beginning with its Third Annual Swimsuit Issue. The increase in frequency allows for more coverage of the surprisingly many GLBT community events that occur all around the world.
Of the change, Editor Buddy Early stated, “This change makes our job much easier in terms of selecting content for the magazine. Increasing our frequency means we can cover more events, bring readers more news and tell more stories”
At a time when many publications are either folding or going Web-only, Compete Magazine is taking an aggressive approach to growing by reaching more readers. “Publishing Compete more frequently will solidify awareness of our brand and give us the opportunity to stay fresh in the minds of our readers,” said Publisher David Riach.
The year’s most popular issue is the Swimsuit Issue, known for including actual GLBT athletes. This year’s photo shoot took place in Seattle, and was done by local photographer Malcolm Smith in Seattle’s Greenlake area. It includes swimwear from designers such as Low Tees, Ginch Gonch, BrazilianTrunks.com, BoyRio, N2N Bodywear and Baskit.
The change, taking effect with its July 2009 Issue, marks the publication’s second anniversary. The magazine is the world’s first sports publication targeting the gay community.
Compete provides the most comprehensive global sports information to, and for, the gay community. We promote both the importance of sports to the gay community and the gay community to sports. We connect and inspire our readers to get involved and participate in sports as athletes and fans. Compete is most well-known for it’s annual swimsuit issue, but it’s most distinguished accomplishment is being the first publication to recognize a gay Athlete of the Year. It’s publishers of Compete Magazine were runners-up for PlanetOut.com’s 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
More information about Compete Magazine can be found at www.competemag.com. Media inquiries should be directed to press@competemag.com.
Tempe, AZ –June 24, 2009— Compete Magazine goes monthly beginning with its Third Annual Swimsuit Issue. The increase in frequency allows for more coverage of the surprisingly many GLBT community events that occur all around the world.
Of the change, Editor Buddy Early stated, “This change makes our job much easier in terms of selecting content for the magazine. Increasing our frequency means we can cover more events, bring readers more news and tell more stories”
At a time when many publications are either folding or going Web-only, Compete Magazine is taking an aggressive approach to growing by reaching more readers. “Publishing Compete more frequently will solidify awareness of our brand and give us the opportunity to stay fresh in the minds of our readers,” said Publisher David Riach.
The year’s most popular issue is the Swimsuit Issue, known for including actual GLBT athletes. This year’s photo shoot took place in Seattle, and was done by local photographer Malcolm Smith in Seattle’s Greenlake area. It includes swimwear from designers such as Low Tees, Ginch Gonch, BrazilianTrunks.com, BoyRio, N2N Bodywear and Baskit.
The change, taking effect with its July 2009 Issue, marks the publication’s second anniversary. The magazine is the world’s first sports publication targeting the gay community.
Compete provides the most comprehensive global sports information to, and for, the gay community. We promote both the importance of sports to the gay community and the gay community to sports. We connect and inspire our readers to get involved and participate in sports as athletes and fans. Compete is most well-known for it’s annual swimsuit issue, but it’s most distinguished accomplishment is being the first publication to recognize a gay Athlete of the Year. It’s publishers of Compete Magazine were runners-up for PlanetOut.com’s 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
More information about Compete Magazine can be found at www.competemag.com. Media inquiries should be directed to press@competemag.com.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Gay Commercial on joemygod.com
Today, while reading an other blog (joemygod.blogspot.com), we found two commercials that prove there ARE some extremely savvy marketing people out there. Note the HRC polo in one and the GLSA sticker in the other. It just goes to show that corporate America is catering to gays and noticing we do get involved in sports.
Here ya go!
Here ya go!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Sydney Convicts on the Footy Show
2008 Bingham Cup Winners, the Sydney Convicts, appear on the Footy Show in Australia. They talk about how jokes about gay children affect them and their Bingham Cup Title
Monday, June 15, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
We're in Production
Well, the time is here when we're getting everything pulled together for our next issue and everything else takes a back seat for the time being. We're anxious for all of you to see this year's swimsuit issue. The photography is amazing and the models are HOT!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Third Annual Swimsuit Issue
NOTE: THESE ARE PRESS PHOTOS. You may use them if you reference Compete Magazine and our 3rd Annual Swimsuit Issue. Any questions may be directed to alfonzo@competemag.com.
Our Third Annual Swimsuit Issue/Second Anniversary Issue is nearly upon us!
This year's shoot took place near Seattle, WA, featuring local athletes and was shot by Seattle photographer Malcolm Smith.
Keep your eyes open for it, it'll be available later this month.
Also, we're looking for athletes going to this year's Outgames for our August issue. Please contact me if you're interested in being a part of that issue.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Meet the Phoenix Mercury Tonight!
From Fez Resturant in Phoenix, AZ:
Come and meet players from the Phoenix Mercury, Arizona's professional WNBA basketball team. Get your picture taken, win prizes, order a $5 MERC-Tini served by one of the players (proceeds go to Phoenix Mercury Charities). PLUS ENTER TO WIN the Grand Prize - 2 Courtside seats at June 6th Season Opener with dinner for 2 and dessert after at FEZ! Winner will be drawn Fri, June 6 at Noon at FEZ! Need not be present to win.
The event will take place tonight at Fez Restaurant & Bar from 6-8PM, address is 3815 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ, 602-287-8700.
info@fezoncentral.com
Come and meet players from the Phoenix Mercury, Arizona's professional WNBA basketball team. Get your picture taken, win prizes, order a $5 MERC-Tini served by one of the players (proceeds go to Phoenix Mercury Charities). PLUS ENTER TO WIN the Grand Prize - 2 Courtside seats at June 6th Season Opener with dinner for 2 and dessert after at FEZ! Winner will be drawn Fri, June 6 at Noon at FEZ! Need not be present to win.
The event will take place tonight at Fez Restaurant & Bar from 6-8PM, address is 3815 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ, 602-287-8700.
info@fezoncentral.com
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