by Denny Allen
In a move that was largely ignored by mainstream media in Canada, major league baseball has followed the lead of the NBA and the NFL in beefing up measures to protect players who may be harassed based on their sexual orientation.
Granted, the move was announced somewhat ill-advisedly on the same day as baseball’s all star...
One of my water polo teamates, Steven Bereznai, is a journalist and is writing some profiles about Canadian athletes headed to this year's Outgames in Antwerp in August for Xtra magazine. He is looking to profile a lesbian athlete who is headed to the games. If this is you, or if you know someone who would be interested in a quick chat (about...
For Immediate Release
Toronto - OUTSPORT TORONTO is proud to support out New Zealand Olympian Blake Skjellerup as he risks arrest and deportation at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games in Russia, for wearing a rainbow pin and for being an out, proud gay man.
The Toronto-based organisation is also calling on more athletes to show solidarity with the LGBT...
OUTSPORT TORONTO was honoured to be invited to attend the second Nike LGBT Sport Summit in Portland Oregon in June of 2013. Asked to participate because of its recognised accomplishments as a city-based organisation, OUTSPORT TORONTO sent its Chair, Shawn Sheridan, to attend the summit.
"We were delighted to be invited," said Sheridan. "This was an excellent opportunity...
OUTSPORT TORONTO held its third Annual General Meeting of Members on Thursday, 6 June 2013, at which it recapped the 2012 year, provided some guidance on 2013 and beyond, presented financial statements for 2012 from the 2012 Annual Report, made four amendments to the organisation's bylaws, and elected its board for the coming year.
"It was great to...
Toronto FC has provided OutSport Toronto with a code for discounted tickets for games this summer and fall! Tickets are available at up to 40% off face value and service fees, and start at $25. Check out our calendar for upcoming game dates! To purchase, visit www.TorontoFC.ca/Ticketpass (Password: OUTSPORT). For questions or to book group tickets, please contact Derek Domingos...
OUTSPORT TORONTO is delighted to welcome the NOTSO Amazon Softball League (women's softball) and the Toronto Rainbowlers (lawn bowling) as new members. Both organisations were approved for membership at OUTSPORT TORONTO's 21 May 2013 board meeting.
"We're thrilled to have both NOTSO and the Rainbowlers join OUTSPORT TORONTO," said James Scott, Director of Membership and...
It was a cold Sunday. Â At the end of my swimming training with the Downtown Swimming Club, Phillip and Lucy approached me to see if I was interested to be the volunteer coordinator for All OUT Swim 2013. Â Naively, I accepted the position. Â It seemed to be fun. Â I did not have any idea about the scope and the amount...
29 April 2013 – For Immediate Distribution
OUTSPORT TORONTO proudly congratulates NBA centre Jason Collins on the leadership he has shown by coming out and becoming publicly recognised as the first openly gay male athlete playing in a major North American team sport.
All athletes, regardless of their sexual orientation, seek to play their game with authenticity and honesty...
OUTSPORT TORONTO seeks applications from individuals interested in assisting its Board of Directors to achieve its Vision. Positions are available as of June 6, 2013.  Please see below for a list of the various positions on the Board of Directors.
Who is Eligible?
A person is eligible to be a director of OUTSPORT TORONTO if
(i) They are...
I'm pleased to announce that the 2012 Annual Report of OUTSPORT TORONTO is now available (click here) in PDF form. We are finalising the information circular, which contains details of the Annual General Meeting to be held Thursday, 6 June 2013, 6:30pm at The 519 Church Street Community Centre. We anticipate publishing the information circular mid-May.
In...
In March of 2013, OUTSPORT TORONTO was featured in GayStarNews. The first part of the article is below:
OutSport Toronto: Helping LGBT sports come together
GSN meets one of Canada’s leading LGBT sports organizations
07 March 2013
| By Gareth Johnson
The growth in LGBT sports groups has been a major revolution in the gay scene in many parts of...
