Gay softball world series 2022
UPDATE:
Gay Softball Planet Series volunteer coordinator Kristen San Juan said she still needs people to sign up for shifts at the host hotel, the special events and the playing fields from Aug. Sept. 3. Contact Kristen atvolunteers@
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OK folks, we are at T-minus 48 days and counting!
That’s right, the NAGAAA Same-sex attracted Softball World Series begins Aug. 29 here in North Texas, and the local organizing committee is looking for volunteers to aide with all aspects of the event, from pre-tournament events such as the NAGAAA Summer Meetings Aug. , to the opening ceremonies on Aug. 29, all the way through to closing ceremonies and the big final evening party on Sept. 3.
There will be players from more than teams, representing 47 distinct cities — more than 5, people expected overall. Teams will be playing on fields at five different DFW softball complexes, in seven different players divisions throughout the five days of competition.
And they need volunteers on every day at every game at every field at every complex! They have more than 1, volunteer shifts
Gay Softball World Series
THE Queer SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES EXPERIENCE
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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 pressure for positive change. With over 20, members, iPride Softball organizes the Gay Softball Planet Series (GSWS) each year and brings together 56 participating cities and over 5, participants and fans. For more about International Pride Softballplease see 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 wish to travel and compete . 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
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Minneapolis (Jan. 30, ) – One of the largest annual gay sporting events in the world will return to Minnesota, as the Minneapolis region secured the Gay Softball Planet Series. The Twin Cities Goodtime Softball League, in partnership with Sports Minneapolis, won hosting rights after a presentation to delegates from the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) last weekend in Columbus, Ohio. The tournament will be held on Aug. Sept. 3,
The Gay Softball World Series will feature nearly games taking place at softball complexes in Minneapolis, as well as Burnsville, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul. Last year’s tournament in Kansas City, Mo., included teams from 45 cities across the U.S. and Canada. The number of teams is expected to expand for the event.
In addition to a full schedule of games, events are planned every night of the tournament, including:
- Opening Ceremony
- NAGAAA Hall of Fame Induction
- Charity Night
- Pride Night at a Minnesota Twins game
- Closing Ceremony
“We are honored to deliver the Gay Softball Society Series back to t
Dallas set to host the 45th Annual Gay Softball Nature Series
An estimated 5, competitors, fans, and softball enthusiasts alike will descend on Dallas for the 45th annual GSWS (Gay Softball World Series) organized jointly by NAGAAA (North American Homosexual Amateur Athletic Alliance) and Dallas GSWS, the all-volunteer host committee. The six- day event will run from Monday, August Saturday, September 3, and is expected to draw over teams from NAGAAA’s 48 member cities across the United States and Canada.
Since its founding in , NAGAAA has ballooned to 17, members while providing a safe room for LGBTQ+ athletes to contest. Per the NAGAAA website their purpose is, “To be a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of amateur sports match, particularly softball, for all persons regardless of age, sexual orientation or preference – with particular emphasis on the participation of members of the Gay Society – and to otherwise foster national and international sports challenge by planning, promoting and
carrying out amateur sports competition.” This purpo