Act now if you have waited to register for the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010. On May 31, registration ends for artists and athletes. After that it will be too late, although you can watch when others fight for their personal bests. So register now at www.games-cologne.de .
Sports climbing
Not only in the Alps but also in the Cathedral city of Cologne you can go climbing. Our precipice in the “KletterFABRIK” climbing facility in the Koeln-Ehrenfeld area of Cologne offers three levels of difficulty where you can prove your strategic expertise. It will get serious in the finale, as this takes place “on sight”, to say, on a wall that couldn´t be checked out previously. Whoever is the first on top wins the competition – but only if you register before May, 31, you will win one of the rare free places.
Be part of it when from Aug, 3 2010 the sports climbers compete against each other and register now! Back-up ropes and trained personnel are provided by us, all the other equipment you have to bring yourself. All informations you´ll get here.
Hefty – power lifting
At the Gay Games, the sport called power lifting is often the one with the most impressive muscles. Those who would want to lift all weights of the competition would have to lift a ton. In reality, of course this isn´t possible. Nevertheless, the winners are determined through addition of their coped weights. Those who do not wish to compete in all three disciplines, are also welcome to participate! Medals will also be given for the participants of individual disciplines. So, if you would like to prove your power with others in the competitions, register now!
Icy but not dispassionate – figure skating
On the contrary, one of the most expressive sports is always a major attraction at the competitions like the Gay Games. There will be Single and Pair competition in every possible constellation. Woman and woman, man and man, woman and man. There is no limit. Everybody can participate like at the “Fabulous Cup”, which for many years now is an institution at the gay-lesbian figure skating scene. Should you have missed the FabCup until now, this year in Cologne, “Be Part Of It!” The field is more international, more professional, and the atmospheres even more glamorous. The organizers are old hands and are looking forward to your registration. Register and be part of the dance on …. ice. More informations available here.
Softball – American feeling at the Rhine
Two teams, one ball, one bat and one field, are all needed for Softball. This variation of baseball is one of the most liked leisure sports in North America. The two different games are distinguished mainly by the size of the quadrant of the circle and different throwing methods. Also the ball and bat sizes are different. Would you like to be part of the 500 sportsmen and –women who are going to have a lot of fun fighting for the 1200 balls? Would you like to be counted to the players who throw the balls on the juicy lawns in Cologne into the brilliant blue sky and mark the first homeruns for their team? Then just kill two birds with one stone: Register for the competitions in softball and be part of it in August, when the best batter from all over the world begin with their competition.
You can find all info here.
And by the way…….
…… are you looking for a partner for training?
…… or a training opponent
….. if your team still isn´t complete
….. if you´re still not part of a team
….. if you just want to exchange with somebody
You´re at the right place at www.qubesport.net . This network for sportsmen and –women and interested people is the platform to exchange about sports, organize the training, to arrange tournaments, find teams and much more. Just check it out.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
The sports world is still reluctant to accept homosexuality
This survey was taken in Canada:
Montréal, May 14, 2010 – This morning for the International Day Against Homophobia, Fondation Émergence revealed the results from a survey on people's perceptions concerning homophobia in the sports world. As a reminder, the 2010 Campaign proposed by Fondation Émergence to fight homophobia and entitled Speaking About Silence calls on all key figures in the sports world.
The public is ready to accept gay and lesbian athletes
For the majority of respondents, 77 % of Québec residents and 68 % from other Canadian provinces, knowing what an athlete's sexual orientation is would not influence an athlete's popularity among fans. Conversely, 18 % in Québec and 20 % elsewhere in Canada, people believe that being gay or lesbian would negatively affect their popularity among fans. Only 5 % and 8 % believe that it would have a positive effect on popularity among fans.
Gay and lesbian athletes reportedly have a lower likelihood of success than heterosexuals do
When asked about the likelihood of success in a gay or lesbian athlete's sports career in comparison with a male heterosexual athlete's, 31 % of Québec respondents and 34 % of respondents from the rest of Canada believe that the likelihood of success would be less than a heterosexual male athlete's.
In sports, a woman's being lesbian is accepted better than a man's being gay
Furthermore, a considerable difference can be seen in people's perceptions regarding lesbian women. Only 13 % of Québec respondents and 20 % of respondents in the rest of Canada believe that their likelihood of success would be less than heterosexual women's. As for people's acceptance of popular gay and lesbian athletes, lesbian women are viewed more favourably than gay men are. Lesbian women have an acceptance level of 74 % among people in Québec compared to 65 % for rest of Canada whereas gay men are only accepted by 60 % of Québec residents versus 52 % for other Canadians.
“This result tends to show that the sports world is a realm that values sexist stereotypes. Women whose physical strength surpasses what's average will be highly esteemed and their chances of success will increase. Yet on the other hand, a gay man's image is still too often equated with poorer physical ability even if it's just plain untrue.” says Mr. Laurent McCutcheon, President of Fondation Émergence. He adds: “In a competition or race the best athletes win regardless of their sexual orientation.”
The sports community does not take the fight against homophobia seriously
Are athletic organizations concerned about the fight against homophobia? When answering this question, only 24 % of Québec respondents and 23 % of respondents elsewhere in Canada think that people are concerned about the fight against homophobia in this community; the other respondents either believe that people are not concerned about it or are unable to answer the question.
Clear progress in attitudes between 2003 and 2010, regarding teammates
A question asked in 2003 for a telephone survey conducted by Léger Marketing in Québec was repeated last April and using the same method. “In your opinion, would a hockey player people know is gay be more well accepted or more poorly accepted by the players or trainer of a professional hockey team?” In 2003, 29 % of respondents said that he would be more well received whereas 42 % said so in 2010. Only 37 % of respondents believe that a gay hockey player would be poorly accepted by his team whereas in 2003, 61 % thought so.
The answer to this question is encouraging. “It shows that if people's perceptions have clearly improved within less than 7 years, such perceptions do not necessarily carry over to sports teams and organizations dedicated to sports. It's all about education and awareness. In this respect it looks like campaigns to fight against homophobia are showing results.” says Fondation Émergence's President.
Speaking About Silence
The 2010 Fight Against Homophobia Campaign is geared toward the sports world and carries the theme: Speaking About Silence. The survey results show the need, particularly on all levels of the sports world, to discuss gay and lesbian issues. This community is one of the most reluctant to accept homosexuality. The sports world is a competitive world in which everyone needs to be up to par with standards of success. Just as gay men and lesbians do not warrant any extraordinary treatment, they should not end up excluded due to their sexual orientation.
People know what they are talking about
Almost all respondents are up-to-date on what the word homophobia means. 97 % of those in Québec and 96 % of those in the rest of Canada are familiar with the definition. A majority of respondents, 85 % in Québec and 82 % elsewhere in Canada, personally know gay men and lesbians, with most knowing more men than women. According to Mr. McCutcheon “This level of acquaintance shows that in most cases that people are now aware of gay and lesbian issues and that the sports world cannot go on isolating itself”.
Survey methodology
The study was carried out from March 26 to April 4, 2010 by the Léger Marketing company for Fondation Émergence. It was conducted among 1501 people chosen from the Legerweb panel in Canada and weighted with help by Statistics Canada in order to provide it with a proportionate scale. The question on the “gay hockey player and his team” was the subject of a telephone survey between March 13 and April 6, 2010, among 1003 Québec residents by following the same method used in 2003, so as to ensure answer comparability. Complete survey results are available on the International Day Against Homophobia website at www.homophobiaday.org.
Montréal, May 14, 2010 – This morning for the International Day Against Homophobia, Fondation Émergence revealed the results from a survey on people's perceptions concerning homophobia in the sports world. As a reminder, the 2010 Campaign proposed by Fondation Émergence to fight homophobia and entitled Speaking About Silence calls on all key figures in the sports world.
The public is ready to accept gay and lesbian athletes
For the majority of respondents, 77 % of Québec residents and 68 % from other Canadian provinces, knowing what an athlete's sexual orientation is would not influence an athlete's popularity among fans. Conversely, 18 % in Québec and 20 % elsewhere in Canada, people believe that being gay or lesbian would negatively affect their popularity among fans. Only 5 % and 8 % believe that it would have a positive effect on popularity among fans.
Gay and lesbian athletes reportedly have a lower likelihood of success than heterosexuals do
When asked about the likelihood of success in a gay or lesbian athlete's sports career in comparison with a male heterosexual athlete's, 31 % of Québec respondents and 34 % of respondents from the rest of Canada believe that the likelihood of success would be less than a heterosexual male athlete's.
In sports, a woman's being lesbian is accepted better than a man's being gay
Furthermore, a considerable difference can be seen in people's perceptions regarding lesbian women. Only 13 % of Québec respondents and 20 % of respondents in the rest of Canada believe that their likelihood of success would be less than heterosexual women's. As for people's acceptance of popular gay and lesbian athletes, lesbian women are viewed more favourably than gay men are. Lesbian women have an acceptance level of 74 % among people in Québec compared to 65 % for rest of Canada whereas gay men are only accepted by 60 % of Québec residents versus 52 % for other Canadians.
“This result tends to show that the sports world is a realm that values sexist stereotypes. Women whose physical strength surpasses what's average will be highly esteemed and their chances of success will increase. Yet on the other hand, a gay man's image is still too often equated with poorer physical ability even if it's just plain untrue.” says Mr. Laurent McCutcheon, President of Fondation Émergence. He adds: “In a competition or race the best athletes win regardless of their sexual orientation.”
The sports community does not take the fight against homophobia seriously
Are athletic organizations concerned about the fight against homophobia? When answering this question, only 24 % of Québec respondents and 23 % of respondents elsewhere in Canada think that people are concerned about the fight against homophobia in this community; the other respondents either believe that people are not concerned about it or are unable to answer the question.
Clear progress in attitudes between 2003 and 2010, regarding teammates
A question asked in 2003 for a telephone survey conducted by Léger Marketing in Québec was repeated last April and using the same method. “In your opinion, would a hockey player people know is gay be more well accepted or more poorly accepted by the players or trainer of a professional hockey team?” In 2003, 29 % of respondents said that he would be more well received whereas 42 % said so in 2010. Only 37 % of respondents believe that a gay hockey player would be poorly accepted by his team whereas in 2003, 61 % thought so.
The answer to this question is encouraging. “It shows that if people's perceptions have clearly improved within less than 7 years, such perceptions do not necessarily carry over to sports teams and organizations dedicated to sports. It's all about education and awareness. In this respect it looks like campaigns to fight against homophobia are showing results.” says Fondation Émergence's President.
Speaking About Silence
The 2010 Fight Against Homophobia Campaign is geared toward the sports world and carries the theme: Speaking About Silence. The survey results show the need, particularly on all levels of the sports world, to discuss gay and lesbian issues. This community is one of the most reluctant to accept homosexuality. The sports world is a competitive world in which everyone needs to be up to par with standards of success. Just as gay men and lesbians do not warrant any extraordinary treatment, they should not end up excluded due to their sexual orientation.
People know what they are talking about
Almost all respondents are up-to-date on what the word homophobia means. 97 % of those in Québec and 96 % of those in the rest of Canada are familiar with the definition. A majority of respondents, 85 % in Québec and 82 % elsewhere in Canada, personally know gay men and lesbians, with most knowing more men than women. According to Mr. McCutcheon “This level of acquaintance shows that in most cases that people are now aware of gay and lesbian issues and that the sports world cannot go on isolating itself”.
Survey methodology
The study was carried out from March 26 to April 4, 2010 by the Léger Marketing company for Fondation Émergence. It was conducted among 1501 people chosen from the Legerweb panel in Canada and weighted with help by Statistics Canada in order to provide it with a proportionate scale. The question on the “gay hockey player and his team” was the subject of a telephone survey between March 13 and April 6, 2010, among 1003 Québec residents by following the same method used in 2003, so as to ensure answer comparability. Complete survey results are available on the International Day Against Homophobia website at www.homophobiaday.org.
“Surprise Days” from May, 21 thru May, 23 2010
Registering for the Gay Games VIII is now twice worthwhile to new registrants. Not only an unforgettable week full of sport, cultural and emotional highlights awaits the participants; now, more than 140 precious prizes will be distributed between the new applicants. Those who register between May, 21 and May, 23, automatically take part in the draw for some awesome prizes. There are shopping vouchers (each worth 50 €), vouchers for a visit in a bath, high quality sports dresses, a diving course, a course to take a glimpse at archery, as also numerous books, DVDs and CDs. Just visit our website www.games-cologne.de and register at your sport and your cultural event. All participants enter the RheinEnergieStadium for the big opening ceremony. Also at the Gay Games, there is a varied supporting program with lots of parties and events. Register between May, 21 and May, 23 for the Gay Games and win twice!
read more: www.games-cologne.com
Be part of it!
read more: www.games-cologne.com
Be part of it!
Monday, May 10, 2010
THE Megaparty of the year on 6 areas
Colour presents the official Opening Party – The ingredients are explosive !
Germany's biggest event hall, five dancefloors, DJ's on the the main floor: TONY MORAN, FABIO WHITE, STEVEN REDANT, MICKY FRIEDMANN. Djane LUSKY from Italy will be the Star of the night on the women's floor. On the Pop floor a mix of Cologne and Berlin: GLORIA VIAGRA will be representing the german capital and the DJ's KRIS and RALF ROTTERDAM from the Cologner Clubbing range POPTASTIC. Internationally renowned „Kraft-Artists“ will heat up the crowd. A super live act by FLAVA. A VIP Area, that deserves its name and probably the only Party with a carroussel, the KETTENFLIEGER! And for those who need a small break, go to the OUTSIDE CHILL OUT Area.
A Clubbing Night of the superlatives, that Cologne, that Germany, that Europe has not seen yet.
The Opening Party will take place on 07/31/2010 immediately after the Opening Ceremony in the RheinEnergieStadion. You can take the Line 1 of Straßenbahn in front of the stadion and directly go the LanxessArena. Furthermore the Deutsche Bahn will provide EXTRA TRAINS from to the Stadion to the Arena. You haven't seen this goody at no Gay Games before.
Triumph & Temptation“ - the sportiest Women Party Event 2010
Sporty Ladies party on three floors with Live Percussion Acts and Gogogirls!
The Women Pleasure Party, Organizer of the largest CSD Women-Party in Germany, exclusively invites you to the official Gay Games Female Party „Triumph & Temptation“. After having intensely practiced sports during daytime you can party, dance and flirt with sporty ladies from all over the world in the Stollwerck Arena on THREE FLOORS. Djane Jessica from Berlin will spoil the women with ALLTIME FAVOURITES and POP and INDIE Hits. DJ Miss Diamond will assure a fiery show on the HOUSE floor. Beneath hot beats the percussions, balearic and deep house rhythms in the right party mood.
In the Chill Area on the third floor, under a magical starry night, you'll be able to rest your dancing feet. Kölsch, sparkling wine, Selters and Tropical Cocktails and more exquisite drinks will bring you back on the saddle in order to party until the break of dawn.
Triumph & Temptation – THE Party for all sporty women.
On 08/06/2010 starting 21:00 in Stollwerck, Dreikönigenstr. 23, 50678 Cologne
Get your tickets here.
Pride-Express connects Community Metropoles
The special Party train starts from Berlin for all athletes and visitors of the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010
The specially chartered train will be starting from the german capital Berlin in the Ostbahnhof (Eastern train station). In order to enjoy the journey direction Rheinland, there will also be beneath the cosy 6 persons compartments the Bar waggon with disco... and dancefloor. There will also be a smoking area on the train and adjustable speakers for the onboard entertainment within the compartments. Different actions on the way will guarantee a short journey and the best accommodation for the Gay Games.
Possibilities to get on board: Berlin Ostbahnhof (Eastern train station) (Departure at appr. 10 AM), Berlin Hbf (Main Station), Berlin Zoologischer Garten, Potsdam Hbf (Main Station), Braunschweig Hbf (Main Station) and Hannover Hbf (Main Station).
Friday, May 7, 2010
SWIMSUIT ISSUE TEASER
Here are a few photos from our Swimsuit Issue to hold you over until you get your copy of COMPETE
COMPETE Magazine Celebrates Third Anniversary
Tempe, AZ –May 7, 2010— COMPETE Magazine defies the publishing industry and economic times by celebrating its third anniversary. As in previous years, COMPETE’s anniversary will be marked by its Fourth Annual Swimsuit Issue.
The year’s most popular issue is the Swimsuit Issue, known for including actual GLBT athletes. This year’s photo shoot took place in Las Vegas, and was shot by Scottsdale-based photographer Don Thompson in various locations. It includes swimwear from designers such as Andrew Christian, Tulio, kikidoll and N2N.
COMPETE’s May 2010 Issue will also include coverage of the 2010 Coady Roundball Classic, the United States’ first Gay Polo Championship, “All Out” by best-selling author Patricia Nell Warren and actor Chad Allen as this month’s “Couch Potato.” COMPETE also includes monthly sections such as “Intangibles” (short bits of news from the world of sports), “MVP” (an athlete from within our own community), “Gym Bag” (products of interest to our readers), and “Sportlight on Bars” (a list bars that cater to gay sports fan and athletes).
COMPETE’s Fourth Annual Swimsuit Issue will be available late in the first week of May. Subscriptions may be purchased at www.competemag.com/new-subscription.
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 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.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Ticket sales start for the opening ceremony
Imagine: You´re sitting with thousand of people in a soccer stadium. It gets quiet. All are eagerly waiting what´s going to happen. Then the entrance of the participants of the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 begins. Led by the traditional Rainbow Flag the 10,000 sportsmen and women enter the stadium. Yes, you are part of it, you are in the RheinEnergieStadium in Cologne.
With 34,000 spectators, the opening ceremony will be the biggest and most important event at the Gay Games VIII.
The Rainbow Flag, which traditionally leads the entry of the participants, started its journey to Cologne at the beginning of this year, visiting host cities of the past Gay Games, including Chicago, the city which hosted Gay Games VII in 2006. 70 country groups follow the flag. The participants of the 35 sports and 5 cultural events will be the center of attention as they are welcomed by the 34,000 spectators. For one week they are going to achieve their personal best in sports events and cultural performances that are the heart of the Gay Games.
You should not miss this colorful picture that will release many emotions. After the procession of participants, you can enjoy the exciting program of music, dance, and acrobatics. It will remain a big secret until the last minute which artists are going to perform. But we can promise you now that it will be a huge party.
The Gay Games will also make a political statement regarding equal rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people. Vice-Chancellor and Secretary of State of Germany Dr Guido Westerwelle, who is openly gay, has taken over the patronage of the Gay Games VIII and will give a speech at the opening ceremony.
After the official opening ceremony the party continues! The After-Show-Party starts at 22:00 (31.07.2010) in the LanxessArena, presented by the colour-team. To participate in the after-show-party, you need a separate ticket! The tickets for the official opening ceremony at the RheinEnergieStadion are NOT valid for the after-show-party in the LanxessArena!
Tickets can be obtained from now on at the website of the Gay Games VIII.
www.games-cologne.com .
With 34,000 spectators, the opening ceremony will be the biggest and most important event at the Gay Games VIII.
The Rainbow Flag, which traditionally leads the entry of the participants, started its journey to Cologne at the beginning of this year, visiting host cities of the past Gay Games, including Chicago, the city which hosted Gay Games VII in 2006. 70 country groups follow the flag. The participants of the 35 sports and 5 cultural events will be the center of attention as they are welcomed by the 34,000 spectators. For one week they are going to achieve their personal best in sports events and cultural performances that are the heart of the Gay Games.
You should not miss this colorful picture that will release many emotions. After the procession of participants, you can enjoy the exciting program of music, dance, and acrobatics. It will remain a big secret until the last minute which artists are going to perform. But we can promise you now that it will be a huge party.
The Gay Games will also make a political statement regarding equal rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people. Vice-Chancellor and Secretary of State of Germany Dr Guido Westerwelle, who is openly gay, has taken over the patronage of the Gay Games VIII and will give a speech at the opening ceremony.
After the official opening ceremony the party continues! The After-Show-Party starts at 22:00 (31.07.2010) in the LanxessArena, presented by the colour-team. To participate in the after-show-party, you need a separate ticket! The tickets for the official opening ceremony at the RheinEnergieStadion are NOT valid for the after-show-party in the LanxessArena!
Tickets can be obtained from now on at the website of the Gay Games VIII.
www.games-cologne.com .
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