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An internationally experienced Sports Director and new Sports Coordinators join the team to deliver the sports events!
The new director, Michel Langelier, is being joined by 6 new sport coordinators, bringing the sports team to 10 full-time employees.

Michel Langelier – Sport Director

Coming from the realm of sports via the general management of Water Polo Canada, which he headed from 1994 to 1999, and, more recently, the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), Mr. Langelier is a strategic asset in the delivery of 1st World Outgames. He holds a master’s degree in sports administration. Among his accomplishments, he has made important contributions to many key issues and files, including the sound management of public infrastructures in Canada, the mobility of labour within the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the inclusion of women’s water polo in the 2000 Olympic Games and the promotion of knowledge transfer within the field of engineering.

Added to the personnel already in place, the department welcomes five new sport coordinators.

Sandra Bagaria, Benoit De Guire, Stéphane Fortaich, Frédéric Lauzé, Sonia Leclair and Yves Lizotte.

Consult the biographical notes here >>

Bravo to Equipo México
This month GLISA salutes Equipo Mexico, a GLISA member club, for breaking through to receive mainstream television and radio coverage for the LGBT sport community. “An LGBT sport club making the nightly news in this country is historic,” said Said Pulido. “We get to share our excitement and promote what we are doing, building support in both the LGBT and mainstream communities.” Said and other members of Equipo Mexico will be hosting a 1st World Outgames registration day at the end of October to build on the momentum and enthusiasm generated from recent media exposure.

At the recent GLISA 1st Delegate Congress, sharing strategies that work to build legacy and partnerships was stressed as an essential part of GLISA’s mandate to continue growing global LGBT sport. GLISA will be sharing communication strategies with other member clubs that translate into success in traditionally challenging LGBT markets around the world.

EGLSF Sends Letter of Support for Copenhagen 2009
The European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation, recognizing Copenhagen’s vast tradition of hosting LGBT sport tournaments and its highly motivated and qualified sport leaders, has sent a letter of support to the Board of GLISA for the hosting of the 2nd World Outgames in Copenhagen. The EGLSF and GLISA share a commitment to continue developing LGBT sport in regions of the world where there is lacking a liberal or LGBT friendly environment. In the spirit of partnership, GLISA looks forward to working with the EGLSF and Copenhagen to further develop LGBT sport in Europe, particularly in areas of eastern and central Europe.

Choruses from all parts of the world at the 1^st World Outgames

Registrations for the Choral Festival continue to roll in. Several choruses have taken advantage of the latest promotion save on registration fees for the 1st World Outgames. Among others, one Asian chorus and two from San Francisco have just registered. The 1st World Outgames is now sure to have the participation of choruses from four continents and many other choruses will be confirming their participation very shortly.

The 1st World Outgames will soon be announcing the final format for the mass chorus event, in which individual singers can register to rehearse and perform as part of choruses set up during the week of the Outgames.

Like most choruses, Montréal’s Ensemble vocal Extravaganza is back at work, rehearsing and preparing activities for the 2005-2006 season. And, of course, they are hard at work preparing their programme for the 1st World Outgames next summer! As well, two other Montréal choruses have registered for the Outgames: Ganymede and the Chœur gai de Montréal [Gay Men’s Chorus of Montréal].

Promotional Video

During one rehearsal, chorus members prepared a video in which they invite choral groups from around the world to join with them to make the 1st World Outgames’ Choral Festival a huge success. To view the video, click on one of the link of the left.

Country Western Dance
From 21 to 23 October 2005, 1st World Outgames representatives, along with several members of Club Bolo, the Country Western Dance Club from Montréal, will be attending the Semi-annual Convention of the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country-Western Dance Clubs (IAGLCWDC) in San Francisco. The event will be organised in collaboration Sundance Association and will be a great opportunity for Montréal 2006 to promote its country western dance programme to the 500 participants attending the convention from more than 40 different clubs.

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Montréal is a city that really loves to celebrate. Take advantage of your stay to discover our many attractions, events, restaurants and boutiques - and take home unforgettable memories!

The Outgames Launch a World Tour

	Upcoming events
	Paris Athletes and partners are invited to a France-Québec Cocktail that will be today on 17 October at the Délégation générale du Québec in Paris. Outgames CEO Louise Roy will be present to welcome guests.
	Los Angeles The Outgames will be rocking the Abbey in Los Angeles on 20 October for a Pre-Outgames Party. This will be a private party, so please click here to reserve.
	Toronto The 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 will be holding a Toronto Launch Party on 20 October at Tallulah’s Cabaret starting at 8 p.m. The party will kick off right after Team Toronto’s Annual General Assembly. See you there! Thanks to Location d'auto Thrifty Place Dupuis for its great support during this promotion.
	San Francisco Bay Area residents! Come out and meet the Outgames team and join Equipe SF 2006 on 22 October during a special cocktail evening at Le Café bar. More than 200 athletes from a variety of sports teams will be there. All that’s missing is you!
	London In collaboration with Bent Magazine, the Outgames will host a UK Launch Party in London on 27 October. All are invited to drop by the Shadow Lounge to find out all about the Outgames next summer and great travel packages to get there in style. Please click here to RSVP.
	We were there!
	Sydney Representatives of the Outgames team organised a Canada Party for the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 on 29 September as part of the Sleaze Party in Sydney, Australia. Click here to check out photos from the party.
	Barcelona The 1st World Outgames were in Barcelona at the beginning of October for the Panter esports 2005 multi-sport tournament. The Outgames team had the opportunity to meet and mingle with the over 750 athletes that participated in the event.
	Melbourne Our team was in Melbourne for the GayAZ Expo from 23 to 25 September. They met with visitors to the expo and had the opportunity to spread the word about the 1st World Outgames’ incredible success.
	Chicago A four-person delegation from the Outgames participated in the NLGJA (National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association) 2005 Convention in Chicago from 22 to 25 September. Among other activities, the Outgames hosted the “Not So Silent Auction”, one of the headliner events of the Convention. Click here to see photos from the Convention.

It’s just the beginning
This is just the beginning of the 1st World Outgames’ tour to spread the word about the games and meet with athletes, teams and groups. In early November, we will be in New York, Washington, Boston, Atlanta and many other cities. Check our website regularly for updates!