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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE May, 1990

Just Jocks

Fifth Gay Invitational Fellowship Gay Games deadline approaches Tournament strikes June 8-10

by K.D. Mahnal

Cleveland's fifth annual Gay Invitational Fellowship Tournament (G.I.F.T.) is rolling into high gear. The bowling tournament will be held at Buckeye Lanes in North Olmsted, June 8-10.

Sanctioned by the International Gay Bowling Organization (IGBO), the tournament will feature single, double and team competition. Teams will consist of five members and partial teams can be filled by the G.I.F.T. committee.

"I'm looking forward to a great time and showing out-of-town bowlers Cleveland," states G.I.F.T. Director Ed P. Last year's tournament drew more than local keglers. Entrants from Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Canton, Houston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale and Toronto also participated. We anticipate "at least 160 bowlers," states Ed P.

Entrants may compete only once in each event; men and women compete on an equal basis. The tournament will be governed by American Bowling Congress (ABC) and Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC) rules, unless otherwise specified in the registration form. Entrants must have a verified copy of a local association's (ABC, WIBC or IGBO) average sheet from prior year and the sheet dated nearest to April 1, 1990.

Cost of the tournament will be $70 and will be disbursed as follows: prize money

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$25, banquet $28, IGBO donation $1.00, tournament expenses $7.00 and bowling fees $9.00. The banquet will be held on June 10 at the Cleveland Airport Marriott and will feature some surprise entertainment. Attire will be black and white, formal or informal.

The tournament will be conducted on an 80 percent handicap basis. Keglers will receive 80 percent of the difference between their tenpin average and 200. A separate "Tops 'N Bottoms" scratch (no handicap) category will also be offered. Bowlers with over a 150 average will compete in the "Top" division, while bowlers with an average under 150 will compete in the "Bottom" division. The top three bowlers in each division will receive additional prize money, based on actual totals from tournament games. This is an optional event and will cost $20 for entry.

In addition to the tournament the

G.I.F.T. committee has planned a private 21/2 hour cruise aboard the Goodtime II on Saturday night. For G.I.F.T. entrants the cost is $5.00; for nonbowlers it is $12 in advance, $15 the night of the cruise. A cash bar and snack bar

will be available on the Goodtime II. Also available during the tournament will be a separate raffle in which thousands of dollars in prizes will be awarded.

Deadline for entry is May 25. For more information contact Ed P. at 2262987 or IGBO representative Bill Harrison at 228-2296. See you there!

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by K.D. Mahnal

The Celebration '90: Gay Games III and Cultural Festival entry deadline is fast approaching, May 31, 1990. Vancouver, British Columbia will host the Gay Games, August 4-11, 1990.

Featuring 27 sporting events (one exhibition) and many cultural events, the Gay Games will be an eight day celebration not soon forgotten. Opening and closing ceremonies will be held at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium, a covered dome seating thousands.

Included in the Cultural Festival will be an international film festival, dance and theater performances, cabarets and drag shows, art and photography exhibitions, folk festival, craft fair, and performances from major name entertainers. An international chorus comprised of individuals from around the world, organized by Carol White, former director of the Denver Women's Chorus, will hold several performances during Celebration '90. "I hope the music will transcend all barriers that existed within the community and will serve as a living, tangible, musical symbol of one world," comments White.

Jeffry Pike, a dancer from Boston, is organizing an evolving "Dance tour across America" to Celebration '90, based on the theme of "meeting." The tour will start with a short seed dance in Boston that grows and develops as it is performed city to city, crossing the continent to Vancouver. Core dancers from each city will join the group, expanding in numbers to become a dance troupe that represents the lesbian and gay community of North America.

A group from Calgary is preparing a theater production with the working title of "Benches and Bleachers." The production is a series of fictional vignettes involving athletes who compete at Gay Games III.

Registration fees are $54 per competitor, per event and blank rosters are not permitted in doubles or team events. Team registrations must be submitted with fees for each member and Personal Data Registration Form. Roster changes will be accepted until July 15 and must be accompanied by a $10 fee per form

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(several changes can be made per form). Rulebooks are available for each sporting event, at a cost of $15 each.

Completing our breakdown of individual sport requirements:

Volleyball: Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and Canadian Volleyball Association rules will apply, with some minor variances. Competition open to men's and women's teams of six to twelve players, regardless of age or ability. Higher level teams should enter the A division and recreational teams should enter the B or C divisions.

Water Polo: Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) rules will govern competition. Open to all Water Polo registered teams and individually registered Water Polo players. Open to men and women, regardless of age or ability.

Women's Fastpitch: Amateur Softball Association (ASA) rules will apply and competition is open to women's teams of ten to 16 players. All teams required to wear clearly numbered matching jerseys. Games will be 90 minutes in length or seven complete innings. A game will be ended if one team is ahead by seven runs after five full innings. Both teams will provide scorekeepers, with the home team providing official scorekeeping duties. Home team will also be responsible for retrieving balls hit out of the playing area. Scorekeepers must exchange lineups at least 15 minutes prior to game time and submit line-up cards to home plate umpire five minutes prior to the start of the game. Tournament will be double elimination with a consolation round.

Wrestling: Canadian and International Freestyle Wrestling rules will govern competition. Open to all men regardless of age or ability. There will be two age categories: 18-35, 36 and higher, and ten weight classifications. If your weight exceeds your registered classification, you will be asked to compete in a higher classification. Tournament will be sanctioned by the Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association.

For registration forms, information and rules contact: Celebration '90, 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6E1Z6. Phone: 604-683-3303 or Fax: 603-683-2276.

1990 Ladies'

Touch Football season opens

by K.D. Mahnal

Another season is now underway for the Ladies' Touch Football League. This is the fifth spring session for the league. The league plays under adapted Canadian Women's Touch Football League rules, which allow less contact and more emphasis on speed, skill and strategy. Each team may carry 12 to 15 players on their roster and there are four teams in the league.

This year's season will be eight weeks in length, from March 18 to May 13. Playoffs, if necessary, will be held on May 25. Playoffs are held only if the league leader is not ahead by at least two games.

In games played on April 1, ALT + 1 defeated M & M with a score of 20-12 in a slugfest. ALT + 1 quarterback Karen R. threw 22 completed passes for 289 yards, two touchdowns and two extra points. Laura F. of ALT + 1 turned in a stellar performance with five catches for 137 yards, one touchdown, and turned a pitchout into a 52 yard touchdown pass. Audrey W., the M & M quarterback, threw 10 completed passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns. Sherri I., also of M & M, had several quarterback sacks, totaling 28 yards.

In second game action, Pigpen defeated Our Gang 6-0 in overtime. A

defensive battle all the way, Pigpen players registered three interceptions and quarterback Laura F. tossed the winning touchdown pass, while completing seven passes for 67 yards. Our Gang also had some excellent defensive plays. Cathy Starcher had two interceptions for 15 yards and Eileen Ellis had three quarterback sacks for 24 yards and blocked one pass. Our Gang quarterback Julie N. completed 10 passes for 101 yards, had five rushes for 42 yards and a 28 yard kickoff return, in a tough loss.

The league invites the community to come out and enjoy the fun. Games begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and end around 1:00 p.m. The league plays at the field behind East Denison Elementary School, 1700 Denison Avenue. Standings as of April 1:

Team ALT+1

M & M Our Gang Pigpen

Won

Lost

222

Send all sports inquiries and scores to: The Chronicle, K.D. Mahnal, P.O. Box 556, Edgewater Branch, Lakewood, OH 44107.