St Louis, Missouri will host the 3rd North American OutGames in 2016.
The Gay & Lesbian International Sport Association North America (GLISA NA) and organisers from St. Louis, Missouri have approved and executed a Partnership and License Agreement for St Louis to become host of the 3rd North America OutGames in 2016.
The organisers, representing STL Equality Games LLC and its parent organisation, Team St. Louis, along with its community partners, will host the event from May 27 to June 4, 2016.
The event will include a large-production opening and closing ceremony, a sports program of at least 13 major sports, a signature human rights conference, and a cultural component showcasing St. Louis’ diversity and progress.
Bruce Townsend, GLISA NA’s Lead Negotiator and President, said:
“The efficiency of the negotiation, despite a challenging set of agendas, can be attributed to mutual respect, shared goals and visions, and full engagement from volunteer professionals with impressive backgrounds acting with the highest ethics and in the best interest of their constituencies”.
The Board of STL Equality Games LLC and Team St. Louis Inc, added:
“We are honoured and excited to host the OutGames. Along with our civic and community partners, we look forward to welcoming participants from across North America to the heartland of America – St. Louis, Missouri”.
The North America Outgames is a continental event held every four to five years that combines multi-sport competition, human rights and culture to support and advance the welfare of LGB&T people in North America. The 1st North America Outgames was held in 2007 in Calgary and attracted more than 2,000 participants. The 2nd North America Outgames was held in Vancouver in 2011.
For more information, CLICK HERE: www.northamericaoutgames.org
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