Featured events


7-9 September 2012
Brussels Games
Brussels

Brussels Gay Sports will offer a weekend of fun and fairplay in the capital of Europe, with volleyball, swimming, badminton, and tennis, as well as fitness and hiking.

Learn more HERE.
26-28 October 2012
QueergamesBern
Bern, Switzerland

The success of the first edition of the QueergamesBern proved the need for an LGBT multisport event in Switzerland. This year will be even bigger, with badminton, bowling, running, walking, floorball.

Learn more HERE.
17-20 January 2013
Sin City Shootout
Las Vegas
The 7th Sin City Shootout will feature softball, ice hockey, tennis, wrestling, basketball, dodgeball, bodybuilding and basketball.

Learn more HERE.

13-16 June 2013
IGLFA Euro Cup
Dublin
After this year's edition in Budapest at the EuroGames, the IGLFA Euro Cup heads to Dublin for 2013, hosted by the Dublin Devils and the Dublin Phoenix Tigers.

Learn more HERE.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Downtown Soccer Toronto to support the Justin Campaign

June 29, 2010, Toronto – The membership of Downtown Soccer Toronto (DST) has chosen The Justin Campaign to be the charity recipient of partial proceeds of their 2010/2011 fund raising calendar.

The calendar, which relied solely on volunteer models, photographers, and designers from the league and league allies, is a new strategy in fund raising for the league. "Our surveys indicated that members wanted new ways to contribute to the league, and that integrating a charity component to our fund raising was desirable," says Events and Sponsorship Coordinator Shane Butner. "By producing a calendar, we could implement both suggestions and highlight the unique diversity of our league."

Members were asked to submit nominations for possible charitable recipients which the Executive edited into a short list. Members were then polled, and the Brighton-based organization The Justin Campaign was selected. Named after out gay footballer Justin Fashanu, The Justin Campaign seeks to challenge homophobia in football (soccer). "Obviously this is a great fit for our league," explains Communications Officer Keph Senett. "Downtown Soccer Toronto is committed to providing an inclusive space for everybody to play soccer. The goals of The Justin Campaign are aligned with ours."

Two dollars ($2.00) from the sale of every calendar will go towards The Justin Campaign. Calendars can be purchased at the Downtown Soccer Toronto Pride booth for twenty dollars ($20.00) each.

On February 19, 2010, The Justin Campaign launched the Football v. Homophobia Initiative, an international day opposing homophobia in football (soccer). They intend to make this an annual event. Downtown Soccer Toronto is Toronto’s first official gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer and queer-friendly summer co-ed recreational soccer league, aimed at providing an athletic and socially safe atmosphere for everyone to enjoy playing soccer.

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Contact:

Keph Senett
Communications Officer
Downtown Soccer Toronto

communications@downtownsoccertoronto.org
www.downtownsoccertoronto.org

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