$75 Registration Fee Gets Athletes Into 1st World Outgames Competition of Choice!

Montréal, 31 May 2006 — With inclusiveness and accessibility as the 1st World Outgames’ number one goal, the organizing committee announced today a special $75 CAD activity-only fee, offering a new option for participants with limited schedules this summer.

Called the Outgames’ À la carte promotion, participants from around the globe now have the opportunity to participate in the sport of their choice, many of which are sanctioned by national and international mainstream sports federations. The À la carte program is also available for those who wish to participate in one of Outgames myriad cultural events, such as the Choral Festival or the Country Western Dance Festival.

The regular late registration package for $325 CAD still includes, in addition to the activity of choice, participation in the Opening and Closing ceremonies, free public transportation within the City of Montréal, plus a participation medal and many other rebates on Outgames services. The À la carte promotion offers registration in the participant’s chosen activity only. Participation in the ceremonies is not included.

"The Gay + Lesbian Rowing Federation applauds the recent decision by the Organizing Committee of the 1st World Outgames to offer universal sport-only fee registration. This decision puts the individual first, and makes each athletic event affordable and accessible,” said Brian Todd, Executive Director of the Gay + Lesbian Rowing Federation (GLRF).

"For only $75, athletes will be able to go to Montréal - which is just a five-hour drive from New York - even if they only stay for a few days during the week of the Outgames,” added Christian West, President of Team New York. “Obviously, they can stay for the entire event. It makes it easier for participants with limited budgets to be part of a major international LGBT event.”

À la carte offer for the International Conference

The International Conference on LGBT Human Rights is now available À la carte! You may now purchase day passes for the Conference at prices ranging from $125 to $150 CAD, available through the Admission network. The regular Conference registration fee for the entire four days is $525 CAD. To purchase day passes, go to www.admission.com.

The Outgames accessible to all!

In addition to the $75 CAD registration fee, for just $20 CAD spectators can see the majority of the 52 activities scheduled for the 1st World Outgames Montreal 2006 this summer. A special all-access bracelet will give spectators entrée into the majority of events scheduled for 26 July to 5 August. The bracelet will be on sale soon.

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More Information:

1st World Outgames Montréal 2006
Pascal Dessureault
Press Relations
T. +1 (514) 252-5858 x 5378
C. +1 (514) 378-1245
pdessureault@montreal2006.org

For Europe
Arjen Mollee
European Press Secretary
T. +31 61.255.3094
amollee@montreal2006.org

For the United States
Libby Post
OutMarketing.biz
T. (518) 438-2826
lpost@outmarketing.biz

John Robinson
OutMarketing.biz
T. (518) 248-1300
john@outmarketing.biz