International Federation of Gay Games selects Chicago to Host the 2006
Gay Games
Join Chicago Games Inc at our Victory Party, 5:30 to 8 pm, Tonight - Tuesday, 2 March
2004
At 10:45 am this morning, representatives of Chicago Games Inc. received a phone call from the Co-Presidents of the Federation of Gay Games notifying us that Chicago had been selected as the presumptive* host of Gay Games VII.
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host the 2006 Gay Games," said Dennis Sneyers and Sue Connolly, Chicago Games Inc. Co-Chairs. "Chicago's LGBT sports clubs, cultural institutions, government and business supporters are eager to welcome the world to our beautiful city, and to produce an unforgettable week of competition, cultural events, and camaraderie. With Chicago's amazing lakefront, gorgeous skyline, world-class sports facilities, strong LGBT community, and renowned sports fans, we believe there is no better place than Chicago to host the 2006 Gay Games.
"Chicago Games Inc. put together an extraordinary proposal that demonstrates significant community support, a sound financial plan, and international vision for Gay Games VII," said Kathleen Webster, Federation co-president. "We look forward to working closely with them to make the next Gay Games an outstanding event for all our participants."
"The Chicago team has demonstrated they understand that the Gay Games is first and foremost about the LGBT community and sports," said Roberto Mantaci, Federation co-president, in a statement from Paris. "The Gay Games provides many opportunities to spotlight cultural diversity and other aspects of the host community, but a Gay Games that runs the sports well and provides a chance for every participant to do his or her personal best will be true to the founding principles of Gay Games I in 1982."
To view the FGG's full statement to worldwide LGBT athletes, visit their website at GayGames.org . To view Chicago's press release, visit our website at ChicagoGamesInc.org .
But first things first ... it's time to Celebrate!
Chicago 2006 Victory Party
Date: Tuesday, 2 March 2004
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm (prompt people may get on TV!)
Cover: None
Location: Gentry, 440 N. State Street, Chicago
RSVP: Not necessary
Gentry is near the corner of Illinois and State, just north of the
Chicago River and around the corner from the House of Blues. The
nearest "el" stop is the Grand Avenue stop on the Red Line at Grand and
State, one block north.
Join Us Tonight and Celebrate!
* Presumptive since Hosting the Gay Games is contingent upon the
signing of a License Agreement between the FGG and Chicago Games, Inc.
Gay Games is a registered trademark of the Federation of Gay Games.