January, 1990
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
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Gay Games growing
by K.D. Mahnal
Growth continues to enhance the Gay Games history, from the 1,300 athletes of Challenge '82 and 3,500 participants in Triumph '86 to an estimated 10,000 artists and athletes at Celebration '90: Gay Games III and Cultural Festival. The Gay Games are the brainchild of former U.S. Olympic decathlete, Dr. Tom Waddell.
This growth is not limited to just participants, however, as the host city, Vancouver, British Columbia, has a budget of $1,250,000. These funds will be raised through entry fees, admissions, private fund-raising and corporate sponsors. "The challenge now is to make sure we show off our city, especially our lesbian and gay community as the world class place it can be," commented Celebration '90 organizer Barry McDell.
Celebration '90 is managed by the Metropolitan Vancouver Athletic and Arts Association (MVAAA), a registered non-profit society with a twelve-member working board of directors, 300 volunteers and two paid staff members. The eight-day event will take place August 4-11, 1990, and will feature 27 sporting events and numerous cultural activities. Phase I and II registration is currently in progress with fees of $36 per athlete per sport until January 31; thereafter fees will be $54 until the May 31, 1990 deadline.
"The biggest surprise is that the Cultural Festival organizers are now suggesting there may be even more people in their activities than in the actual sports," states McDell. Confirmed cultural events include the opening and closing ceremonies, fantasy ball, film festival, Dance Across America, literary festival, women's cultural event, theater festival and band concerts. The most spectacular event may well be the Night of 1,000 Voices, as one thousand voices from around the world sing together.
The following is a continuing break-
down of the particular requirements governing the individual sporting events.
Diving: Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) and Canadian Amateur Diving Association rules apply. Open to all 1990 Masters registered divers 19 years and older as of the last day of competition. Divers under 25 are advised they might jeopardize their amateur status under FINA rule GR-1. Divers must compete in correct age group in both Springboard and Platform diving. Divers must perform the degree of difficulty limited voluntary dives first, then unlimited difficulty. All divers must perform a full series of dives; there are no preliminaries or finals.
Golf: Canadian Golf Association rules will apply, as modified by local competition courses. Individual events only, which include Women's and Men's Singles; low gross on first flight and low net on second and third flights. The Callaway System will determine handicap on second and third flight only. All participants must submit a handicap with registration, and tournament will be 54 holes per athlete.
Ice Hockey: Canadian Amateur Hockey Association rules apply, and coed teams with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 players are eligible. Players must wear protective helmets and shields, and all matches will be three 20-minute periods.
Marathon: The course is 26 miles, 385 yards and may be limited to 600 people. Race numbers must be worn on the front and back of T-shirts, along with the runner's home city. The course will close after five hours and runners in distress may be asked to terminate their run.
The above events are open to all, regardless of age, ability or local affiliations, except where otherwise specified. Rules for these sports may be obtained from the MVAAA office for a $15 fee.
For registration forms, rules and information, contact: Celebration '90, 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6E1Z6; phone: 604▼
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Winter volleyball coming
by K.D. Mahnal
The North Coast Volleyball League (NCVL) is nearing the completion of its fall season and is preparing to begin a winter session.
The NCVL has six coed teams with higher-skilled players providing the core of each team. A general lottery assigns the remaining participants to help ensure more equal competition and fun. The winter session will be comprised of the same teams as the fall league, no lottery will be held and new players will be added to existing teams.
A blend of competition, camaraderie and fun, the NCVL encompasses all ability levels, from novice to skilled. A two-week orientation will be held by the League on January 5 and 12 to teach rules, ball handling and court techniques to all players who want to participate in the winter session.
League play and the orientation will be held at Cudell Recreation at West
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Pizzino: The camaraderie was at night, when things were over with, where you could go to the bars, restaurants or whatever. The group from Vancouver was the biggest group there and they were so outgoing and friendly. I think the games in Vancouver will be a little bit
better to go see. In San Francisco, they were so spread out.
Q: Was the competition intense? Petrey: It was participation, rather than competition, that was important.
Pizzino: No, not at all. It was fun, and they respected all sports. Where do you ever get recognized for darts, badminton or golf?
Q: What was the one event that impressed you most?
Petrey: I think it was the closing ceremonies. It was a sunny day, people had medals, you had met people, and you felt energized. All 3,000 athletes had balloons that they let go as they sang "Over the Rainbow." They they had speakers and a tea dance on the whole football
field. There were conga lines all around the field, and all of the people that were observers, 10,000, came down on the field with the athletes. It was wild. Pizzino: The closing ceremonies. After being there you made friends, you shared something and you felt it.
Q: How were the sports facilities? Petrey: We played racquetball at probably the premier racquetball facility in northern California, at U.C.-Berkeley. It was the best, all top-notch and very well organized.
Pizzino: For bodybuilding, we had the big convention center, right downtown. Bodybuilding had the biggest draw of people; there wasn't even standing room. Q: How did it feel to win your medals? Petrey: It was very exciting to be a gay man and to be participating in a gay event like that. To be awarded something for that was very exciting. It makes you feel
Blvd. and Detroit on Fridays from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Teams are either selfsponsored or sponsored by businesses at a cost of $125 per team. Each player contributes a one-time $15 fee for the season. The winter season will begin on January 19 and conclude on April 6.
For more information, contact the NCVL Commissioner, Alex Bruchac at 961-7695.▼
NCVL Fall Standings (as of November 30)
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really good about yourself.
Pizzino: I cried; I was excited about it. To win and stand up there when they played the national anthem was a very emotional thing. You felt the best you could be.
Q: What from '86 would prompt you to return in '90?
participate in any sport, just to experience the sense of family and community. Just to be there it experience it-it is just overwhelming!
Petrey: I would go even if I couldn't
Pizzino: The camaraderie!
Q: What about the cultural aspects of the Games?
Petrey: I think we're overlooking that. There were parties at art galleries and many events around town such as plays, musicals and concerts.
Pizzino: The people that didn't play sports were well recognized as artists.
Q: What would you say to the local community to solicit their participation?
Petrey: There is some event that every person in Cleveland can participate in. They are emphasizing participation rather than competition.
Pizzino: Go and support your state and your city. Just go and be a part of Cleveland. You sell yourself as being from Cleveland. That is the first question people ask where are you from? If we could get people to go and realize that this is a big event.
athletes and a city that offers activities Camaraderie, sharing, pride, artisans, for all to enjoy-now that's a real vacation! See you in Vancouver!
A committee is now being formed to financially assist Cleveland's contingent of artists and athletes to participate in Vancouver. If you are interested in joining or would like to assist in fund-raisers,
contact K.D. Mahnal, P.O. Box 556,
Edgewater Branch, Lakewood, Ohio
44107.▼
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