Gay softball world series
Gay Softball World Series to make debut in Las Vegas, Oct.
The 47th annual Homosexual Softball World Series makes its debut in Las Vegas as the host city as the 6-day softball showcase rolls into Nevada, October – and it marks the first time the long-running tournament carries the fresh International Pride Softball banner, a division of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA).
Formed in , NAGAAA is a (c)(3) international sports organization consecrated to providing opportunity and access for the LGBTQ+ community to participate in organized competition in a safe environment.
“We’ve always had difficulty with people understanding what we are and what we were. While NAGAAA had homosexual in the title, it doesn’t say softball,” said Mark Sakalares, a Chicago resident and the athletic director for International Lgbtq+ fest Softball. “So for us to go out and market ourselves, talk with potential sponsors, we first had to explaining what we are before we could talk about who we were.”
International Pride Softball says it all, especially for the Series, as it will inclu
The Gay Softball Nature Series (GSWS)
A "Series V" promotional video directed by David Wood giving NAGAAA members a glimpse of Toronto and the CGSL. The video is narrated in a documentary mode by Kevin Smith and includes commentary by then league commissioner Warren Shapell and various team members. Footage includes views of city monuments, restaurants and bars in The Village, visiting players registering for the Canada Cup tournament, baseball games and an awards banquet at the now defunct Katrina's bar where the acapella band, The Nylons, performed.
A light button badge, cm in diameter, on which is printed: “Series V / 81 / Toronto” and the icon for the fifth annual GSWS (Photo by M. Pereira).
An article entitled "Skill and self-respect" in the Body Politic newspaper, providing info about the CGSL, NAGAAA and the GSWS, and featuring profiles of several league members.
A pressurize release, dated 08/10/81, promoting "Series V", providing logistical data about the tournament, and giving background info on NAGAAA and the CGSL.
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Gay Softball World Series
THE Lgbtq+ SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES EXPERIENCE
Sections:
Introduction
Host Cities
Current Coaches/Team selection process
History of WESA at GSWS
Introduction
Since , WESA has been a proud member of International Pride Softball. As a member, we are part of a global family and a drive for positive change. With over 20, members, iPride Softball organizes the Gay Softball Earth Series (GSWS) each year and brings together 56 participating cities and over 5, participants and fans. For more about International Pride Softballplease check in our page here.
GSWS Update:
As a member of International Pride Softball, WESA provides its members with opportunities to participate in tournaments such as the Gay Softball World Series. As always, it is entirely up to the players to decide when and where they desire to travel and perform. This has always been the case—members determine for themselves which opportunities they wish to pursue. For the WESA Commission's declaration on the GSWS, please visit The Dusty Bag - Ap
Gay Softball World Series Coming Back to Columbus for the Fourth Time in
The largest annual Diverse single-sport athletic competition in the world is coming back to Columbus from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5,
More than teams and 5, athletes are expected to attend the International Pride Softball&#x;s Lgbtq+ Softball World Series (GSWS). This is the fourth time Columbus will host the GSWS and first time since , which resulted in $ million in direct visitor spending.
We are incredibly proud and excited to welcome the Gay Softball World Series back to Columbus for the fourth time, Greater Columbus Sports Commission CEO & President Linda Logan said. Columbus has a rich history of fostering inclusivity, diversity, and a vibrant sports community. Hosting this prestigious event again highlights our commitment to creating an open and welcoming environment for all athletes and fans. We look forward to continuing this legacy and delivering an unforgettable experience in "
Columbus is home to the largest Pride parade in the Midwest attracting more than , people and&