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May 26, 2011 (Vancouver, B.C.) - International recording artists Sugarbeach and the Vancouver 2011 Outgames unveiled today the official theme song for the GLISA N.A. Vancouver 2011 Outgames on the Outgames website (www.vancouver2011outgames.com) , Reverbnation www.reverbnation.com/sugarbeach and itunes http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/come-on-out-single/id439939623. “We wanted to write a song that would capture the energy, spirit and importance of being an active participator in the...

Can you host?  The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) will be holding its 2011 Annual General Assembly in Toronto from October 21 to October 27. Details of this event can be found on FGG’s website at http://www.gaygames.com/ under the tab ‘AGA 2011.’ OutSport Toronto is working with FGG to facilitate billeting and other aspects of their visit to our city...

by David Langan

Professional Sport is often seen as the last bastion of homophobia.  Locker room antics, gender roles, endorsement politics and the economics of filling seats have created a corporate culture of co-dependent circular logic.  “Gay” is this thing that threatens the balance that professional sport has manufactured to make money.

Hate, in the form of homophobia, is a...

I'd delighted to welcome Pink Turf Soccer League and the Toronto Gay Hockey Association as our latest new members to OutSport Toronto.  We had no trouble voting unanimously to accept both applications at our directors meeting on the 17th.

With the addition of these two strong organisations, it brings the number of member organisations in OutSport Toronto to 20, with...

The strength of any organization is found in the commitment of its members to the organization’s vision and mission.  OutSport Toronto’s vision is to be the respected voice of LGBT sport.  We all know that respect has to be earned, and the Board of Directors of OutSport is working hard in an effort to achieve that respect by focusing on...

OutSport Toronto Chair Shawn Sheridan and I met last week with community outreach representatives from the 2015 Pan/ParaPan American Games, set to take place in Toronto from July 10-26, 2015 (Pan Am Games) and August 7-14, 2015 (ParaPan Am Games).   The Pan/ParaPan Am Games are the world’s third largest athletic competition and are expected to draw more than 10,000 athletes...

OutSport Toronto is pleased to announce the appointment of James Scott, Assistant Commissioner of the Toronto Gay Football League as director of OutSport Toronto.

"James has been a great supporter of OutSport Toronto and I'm delighted to add his talent and enthusiasm to an already great board!" said Shawn Sheridan, Chair of OutSport Toronto.  "James will be taking on...

Good with figures or know someone who is?  Interested in promoting sport and healthy living to the broader LGBT community?  Then OutSport Toronto wants you!  OutSport Toronto has a couple of key director positions vacant that it needs to fill. 

"We're splitting a couple of portfolios and shifting some accountabilities to better align people's talents and interests with our goals...

OutSPort Toronto received the following today from GLISA North America.

Hello and welcome to the GLISA North America 2011 Vancouver Outgames! Only 109 days to go to the opening of this amazing week long celebration!

As GLISA North America’s premier event, we enclose the following update for you on all the amazing comings and going that will be happening in...

With spring upon us, and a new season of sports beginning, you might be wondering what you can do in the gym to up your game.  While different sports have different strength and conditioning requirements, there are a few simple principles you can apply to your training routine that might just translate into better performance no matter what your sport...

A quick reminder post to all nominees and board members regarding OutSport Toronto's Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Sunday, 27 March 2011 at 4:00pm.

We are working out the details of the location, and as soon as we have that, we'll let everyone know.  We'll also be sending out an Annual Report shortly, and the official Notice of the...

You've probably noticed a sudden explosion on the calendar.  OutSport Toronto was checking you out... yes member organisation - you.  Did you know that as a member you can add events to the calendar?  Did you know that membership is free (for those not yet members)?

The calendar is a great place to put events like registration nights, social events...