The league runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
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Showing posts with label Colorado sports and recreation. Show all posts
Friday, July 27, 2012
You'll get a kick out of Denver's gay kickball league
The league runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Are you gay? Do you like kickball? Read on ...
The league runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, July 6, 2012
You'll get a kick out of Denver's first gay kickball league!
The league runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Still time to join Denver's first gay kickball league!
The league runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Monday, June 25, 2012
June 27 is Colorado Bike to Work Day!
Colorado’s Bike to Work Day is this Wednesday, June 27, and
metro Denver residents are showing their excitement. Registration levels are nearly seven percent ahead of 2011 at
the same point before the event and with participation anticipated in the tens
of thousands, that translates to a lot of cyclists. The Denver Regional Council of Governments’ (DRCOG)
RideArrangers program coordinates the event for the nine-county region, and
hopes to see about 25,000 riders hitting streets and trails on June 27. The
Denver region is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest and most
bike-friendly metro areas of the country, and registration numbers for this
event make it the second largest event of its kind.
“Coloradans love their
bikes,” notes DRCOG Executive Director Jennifer Schaufele “and we’re happy to
remind people that riding isn’t just a fun sporting activity, but a healthy way
to get around. Bikes are
transportation, first and foremost, and a great choice for a lot of trips you
might otherwise make by car.”
Bike
to Work Day is a fun, annual event that encourages people who normally drive
alone to work to discover that bicycling can be viable on a regular basis. Using two wheels instead of four helps
individuals work time for exercise into their day, makes them more productive
at the office and decreases stress; it also helps reduce traffic congestion and
air pollution. Registration is free at biketowork2012.org,
which also offers a list of resources for route planning, maps of breakfast
stations in the Denver and Boulder areas, t-shirt ordering and more. Individual
registrants are entered into a random prize drawing; companies who organize
teams around the event participate in a friendly “Business Challenge” against
other organizations of a similar size in return for bragging rights and prizes
of their own.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Get a kick out of Denver's first gay kickball league!
The league runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Gay men love balls! Join Denver's first gay kickball league today!
The league runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Hey, sports fans! Check out Denver's gay kickball league
The City of Denver is starting its first-ever gay kickball league.The league kicks off June 10 and runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Join Denver's first-ever gay kickball league!
The league kicks off June 10 and runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, May 25, 2012
CityWide Sports offers Denver's first-ever gay kickball league!
The league kicks off June 10 and runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Join the City of Denver's gay kickball league!
The league kicks off June 10 and runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Act fast because the cost is only $300 per team before May 21. Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, May 11, 2012
CityWide Sports offers Denver's first-ever gay kickball league!
The league kicks off June 10 and runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Act fast because the cost is only $300 per team before May 21. Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, May 4, 2012
CityWide Sports: Join the City of Denver's first gay kickball league!
The league kicks off June 10 and runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Act fast because the cost is only $300 per team before May 21. Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Register for Denver's first gay kickball league!
The league kicks off June 10 and runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Act fast because the cost is only $300 per team before May 21. Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Join Denver's first-ever gay kickball league!
The league kicks off June 10 and runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.
Act fast because the cost is only $300 per team before May 21. Must be 21+ to play.
Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, March 30, 2012
OutBoard 2012: TGIF!
OutBoard 2012 is in full effect!
Ryan Miller, Director of Events and Operations
Named the "Most Laid Back" and "Most Affordable Gay & Lesbian Ski Week" by TripOutGayTravel, OutBoard focuses on fun, well organized events, both on and off the hill as well as creating a great environment to meet like-minded, fun-loving snowboarders and skiers.
“The difference between OutBoard and other
ski weeks is that our events center around making sure everyone is fresh to
ride the best terrain the next day. We take snowboarding seriously and it’s
always our focus” said Ryan Miller, Director of Events and Operations. “We have a blast socializing and hanging out,
but save something for the freshies the next day.”
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
OutBoard 2012: A conversation with Ryan Miller
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| Ryan Miller |
OutBoard 2012 is coming up March 27-April 1. I had a chance to speak with Director of Events and Operations and former professional snowboarder Ryan Miller about what to expect and why experienced snowboarders and noobies alike should check it out.
Drew: Hey Ryan, how would you describe OutBoard in a nutshell?
Ryan: OutBoard started in Denver 17 years ago as a way for our founder Tim, to meet other gay snowboarders. Over the years, OutBoard.org grew to be the largest gay and lesbian snowboard organization in the world, currently over 14,000 members world wide.
However, despite being a global organization, we're still based here in Denver and all of our events are hosted locally in Denver and at resorts in Colorado.
I think TripOutGayTravel got it right in 2010 when they named us the 'Most Laid Back' ski week. OutBoard's events are about the people and getting on the mountain first and foremost. That's not to say that we don't have a good time off the mountain with apres events, private dinners, and parties, but we always make sure that our events wrap early enough that our attendees are fresh and ready for first chair in the morning. That same year we were also named the 'Most Affordable' ski week which is something we also take pride in. We work hard to partner with venues that allow us to be able to produce a quality ski week with support events at an affordable price. This year we're offering our Rough Rider Package which includes five breakfasts, our Just Relax dinner on Wednesday night, The Strawberry Park Hot Springs Adventure, the Western Hoedown Dinner, and the Closing Party with open bar all for under $300.
Who goes to OutBoard?
OutBoard's events are attended by almost everyone. It doesn't matter if you've never been on snow or are a pro. We have attendees from Colorado as well as across the US, Canada, and the EU. The best part is, that after nine years of running the organization and events, there's always a large number of people I know who keep coming back year after year and it's like seeing family each time.
OutBoard Virgin Day 2012 from Ryan Miller on Vimeo.
Of course! OutBoard started as a learn-to-snowboard day so we love first timers. We host a 'Virgin Day' each year in January which caters to first timers, but we also work with the resorts, in this case Steamboat to offer first time lessons. This year Steamboat is offering three day learn-to-snowboard-or ski-package just for those who've never been on snow before. Where else would be better to learn than surrounded by friends!
Are you still a professional snowboarder?
I don't compete any more. I retired about five or six years ago due to some knee issues but I still get on snow every chance I can.
What were your best/worst experiences being one of the first elite athletes to be openly gay?
I think the best experience was really getting to represent and break through the barriers. When I was competing no one else was out so it was totally new ground which of course had a lot of baggage and stress associated with it in terms of dealing with competitors, coaches, and sponsors. Getting to travel the US and Canada to talk about gays in sports to youth organizations, communitiy organizations, and professional medical organizations was highly rewarding as I felt like I was giving back.
What equipment or gear do you recommend?
I ride Never Summer boards. Specifically the F1 Premier. Never Summer has been a long time sponsor of OutBoard and its events and make a great product so it's great to work with a company who's products I can personally speak for.
Where can we find out more about OutBoard?
The best place to find out about OutBoard is at our website, www.outboard.org.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Get ready for OutBoard 2012!
Recently named the "Most Laid Back" and "Most Affordable Gay & Lesbian Ski Week" by TripOutGayTravel. OutBoard focuses on fun, well organized events, both on and off the hill as well as creating a great environment to meet like-minded, fun-loving snowboarders and skiers.
“The difference between OutBoard and other ski weeks is that our events center around making sure everyone is fresh to ride the best terrain the next day. We take snowboarding seriously and it’s always our focus” said Ryan Miller, Director of Events and Operations. “We have a blast socializing and hanging out, but save something for the freshies the next day.”
This year’s event schedule is still being finalized, however OutBoard 2012 attendees can look forward 5 days of incredible snowboarding the original “Champagne Powder” on one of North America’s largest resorts boasting nearly 3000 acres of terrain over 6 peaks. as well as daily “Kickstart” breakfasts, group lunches at the Thunderhead Lodge, Après events at the Steamboat Grand’s giant hot tubs, private dinners in town and on the mountain, and of course the OutBoard closing party with a guest DJ. OutBoard 2012’s host lodging property will once again be the Steamboat Grand just steps from the gondola and featuring slope side equipment check, in house dining, and some of the largest hot tubs you’ll ever see.
For all the event descriptions, details, access to exclusive Outboard 2012 discounted rates, and to register, visit www.outboard.org.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sports and Recreation: Rugby 101 with the Rush
Come to work hard and get a general understanding of the game and leave with a better understanding of the sport and an extended brotherhood. Look forward to more fun afterwards as the whole gang meets at Wyman's No. 5 to socialize and sing rugby songs.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
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