The ninth quadrennial Gay Games is one of the biggest sports and cultural festivals in the world, expecting more than 10,000 people from more than 65 countries. The Gay Games was founded on the principles of Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best™ and is open to everybody regardless of sexual orientation, gender, transgender status, religion, nationality, political convictions, age, physical condition or athletic ability.
Started in 1982, the Gay Games happen every four years around the world. Paris will host the 2018 Gay Games. In 2014, the Gay Games will feature more than 30 recreational and competitive sports, as well as cultural activities, band and choral events.
The Team Colorado Pep Rally Party will have information on all sports at the Gay Games, how to participate, registration discounts, team captain incentive program, scholarship application information, accommodations and travel planning. The party features BOGO drink specials, fun games and more. Free Gay Games t-shirts will go to on-site registrants on a first-come, first-served basis.
About the Gay Games
The Gay Games is
an international sporting and cultural event held every four years under the
founding principles of Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best™. Launched in
1982, the Games invite participation from everybody, regardless of sexual
orientation, race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political
beliefs, athletic or artistic ability, age, physical challenge or health
status.
The Games are
intended to bring a global community together in friendship, to experience
participation, to elevate consciousness and self-esteem, and to achieve a form
of cultural and intellectual synergy. The Gay Games is open to anyone 18 years
or older. About 10 percent of participants are from outside the LGBT community.
The 2014 Gay Games presented by the
Cleveland Foundation will be 9-16 August 2014, in venues around Cleveland and
Akron, Ohio, in the United States. More than 35 sports and culture events will
be held, with more than 11,000 people from more than 60 countries expected to
participate. For more information, visit www.GG9CLE.com.
About the Cleveland Foundation
The
Cleveland Foundation is the world’s first community foundation and one of the
largest today, with assets of $1.86 billion and 2012 grants of $91 million.
Through the generosity of donors, the foundation improves the lives of Greater
Clevelanders by building community endowment, addressing needs through
grantmaking and providing leadership on vital issues.
As
part of its centennial year in 2014, the Cleveland Foundation is proud to be
the first presenting sponsor in Gay Games history. The foundation’s support of
the Games continues its long-standing commitment to social justice and
inclusion. For
more information on the Cleveland Foundation, please visit www.ClevelandFoundation.org and follow it at www.facebook.com/ClevelandFoundation or on Twitter
@CleveFoundation.
