The Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association will be sending the following teams to the open division:
A—Division: Spin Devils
B—Division: Sidetrack Fury, Sidetrack Surge
C—Division: Jackhammer, Little Dog Properties
D Division: Little Dog Properties JV
During the week of Aug. 15-21, the Texas metropolis of Dallas / Fort Worth will play host to the 28th Gay Softball World Series (GSWS). This annual week-long tournament will crown the champions in seven divisions of softball play which make up the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA).
The Sheraton Dallas Brookhollow (1241 W. Mockingbird Lane) will serve as the host hotel for Series 2004. The NAGAAA Summer Meetings will take place Aug. 14-15). Opening Ceremonies will be held on Monday, Aug. 16 at Lea Park in Dallas. The games will follow and commence all week at various softball complexes in the area. See www.Series2004.net . The Closing Ceremonies 'Block Party' will be held Aug. 21 in the Cedar Springs area.
In addition to the games, many off-field events are scheduled for the week of tournament play, including the Miss & Mr. NAGAAA pageant at the Round Up Saloon. One of the major highlights is the annual Talent Show and Celebrity T-Shirt Auction held at the host hotel in the Champagne Room. This year's show will be on Thursday, Aug. 19 starting at 8 p.m., and hosted by Jim 'Bubba D. Licious' Marks. The acts will be performed (by softball players) during the talent show portion, and the autographed T-shirts will be auctioned in between the acts-plus new this year, there will be special door prizes. This year, all proceeds will benefit AIDS Services of Dallas (www.aidsdallas.org).
The hosts for the 28th Annual GSWS are the Pegasus Slowpitch Softball Association and the North Texas Women's Sports Association. See www.nagaaa.org .