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TGFL Women's Division LogoPaid Referees Wanted!  Greetings all,

We just wanted to let you know that the TGFL Women's Division is looking to hire paid referees for this summer. We are not sure exactly how many will be needed at this point, but here are the details:

Dates: Saturdays, May 16th - Sept. 26th 
Time: 3 PM - 6 PM (Two games...

OUTSPORT TORONTO has closed the period for nominations for directors, and has issued the Notice of and Information Circular for its Fifth Annual General Meeting of Members, which can be found at www.OutSportToronto.org/annual-reports-and-information-circulars , along with the 2014 Annual Report, which was issued earlier this year. 

The AGM will be held Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 7:00pm at 77...

In three weeks time, OUTSPORT TORONTO will be holding its fifth Annual General Meeting.  As part of the organisation's Proxy Voting Policy, should a nominee not be able to attend the AGM, they can either appoint a proxy to act on their behalf, or can vote electronically. 

A nominee of a member organisation may appoint as a proxy any...

BEAVER BOWL – Canada's annual gay-inclusive rugby tournament - NEEDS A NEW LOGO!

Are you or is someone you know a graphic designer? We're staging a competition to find a new logo to represent this tournament for years to come. The winning design will receive a prize of $100 CAD, a free pass to Beaver Bowl VII, and our eternal...

Justin Haaselbach

This month's IN Magazine Fitness Profile highlights Justin Haaselbach and his best life lesson so far, “Know thyself. It’s probably one of the most profound philosophies and something I constantly strive for.”

ROLE MODELS My friends (they know who they are). Each one has reached success, and my favourite thing is to listen to their stories and pick out details of...

April is a busy month for our OST members organisations, with several in full summer registration mode, while others are already full! 

Looking for a new sport to play this spring and summer? Here are some options for leagues/teams with current open registrations*:

Football

Toronto Gay Football Association - Open & Women Divisions.  Registrations currently open until all teams have...

2014 Annual Report CoverOUTSPORT TORONTO is pleased to announce that the 2014 Annual Report of OUTSPORT TORONTO is now available (click here) in PDF form.  The information circular is being finalised, which contains details of the Annual General Meeting to be held Wednesday, 6 May 2014, 7:00pm, the location for which is being finalised.  OUTSPORT TORONTO anticipates publishing...

OUTSPORT TORONTO seeks applications from individuals interested in assisting its Board of Directors to achieve its Vision.  Positions are available as of 7 May 2015.   Please see below for a list of the various positions on the Board of Directors.  Note that these are not paid directorships.

Who is Eligible?

A person is eligible to be a director of...

Christine Hsu

This month's IN Magazine Fitness Profile highlights Christine Hsu, her work in the community as a Personal Trainer, Health and Wellness Educator, and her parents as her role models for determination: 

"My Dad taught me to face everything with an open mind. My Mom has shown incredible determination, strength and courage, having to restart a life after we immigrated to...

By Cameron MacLeod,

LGBT Curlers from across Canada converged on Toronto for competitive and recreational bonspiels over the weekend.

Cameron MacLeod - MAR 10 2015; TORONTO - Each year, LGBT curlers from across Canada compete in the Canadian Gay Curling Championship (CGCC), and this year was Toronto's turn to host. Toronto's Riverdale Curling League welcomed over 200 curlers from coast to coast to the...

By Ian Watson,

Rough... Physical... Dirty... One of the world's most aggressive sports takes on the fight to wipe homophobia off the pitch.

Muddy York at Pride 2014
Muddy York at Pride 2014

It's a "man's game", rough, physical, and full of agression.  Bodies get bruised, bones get broken, shorts torn, and mud covers head to toe.  It can be compared to American Football, except different rules, more physical, and no pads.  So...

By Ian Watson,

GLISA and FGG announce framework for One World Event

"Blame Canada" - The history of the Gay Games, and the World Out Games has been a sordid one, splitting the LGBT sports community, and putting immense pressure on those who wished to participate, and it all started with Canada.

After winning the licensing rights to host the 2006 Gay Games...