Gay Softball World Series 2008
Seattle Named Host City for 2008 World Series
Great news for Seattle and the Emerald City Softball Association. The 2008 Gay Softball World Series is coming to Seattle.
On Sunday, February 4, the Open and Women's Divisions of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) voted to award their annual World Series tournaments to Seattle. The vote took place as part of NAGAAA's winter meetings in Phoenix, which is the site of upcoming 2007 Gay Softball World Series.
The vote was made by NAGAAA board members and delegates from the 57 LGBT softball leagues representing 35 cities across the United States and Canada. Seattle presented its 32-page bid book as part of its 20-minute presentation to NAGAAA delegates, which included information on the proposed fields and hotels for the event.
The Seattle Bid Committee would like to thank the dozens of ECSA members, friends, sponsors, and supporters from the community who have participated in the bid process -- with a special thank you to the Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Seattle Sports Commission, who participated in the bid presentation in Phoenix. The bid committee now looks forward to becoming a host committee, which will mean recruiting many more people into important roles over the next several weeks.
Sign Up For 2008 World Series Volunteer Information
MAY 1 - Want to show the other 56 leagues that are members of NAGAAA what a great league we have in Seattle? Want to put on a fun and exciting event for Seattle's gay community to enjoy? Proud of your hometown and want to help put its best face forward for more than 3,500 people visiting here next summer?
Well, so do a lot of other people - and it's now time to get involved organizing the 2008 Gay Softball World Series.
The Seattle World Series Organizing Team announces the formation of several working teams responsible for putting together many different aspects of the World Series, scheduled for August 22-30, 2008.
To learn more information about volunteer opportunities, sign up here.
Working teams will be responsible for Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Special Events, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Fundraising - and there's even a Media Team forming for people with experience in internet design, graphic design, and video production.
We're expecting more than 200 teams for the World Series - and here's your chance to get involved! For more information, feel free to contact Jeff Card at jeffcard@gmail.com.
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