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Once a year the EGLSF celebrates a huge European gay sport event: EuroGames, the European
Gay & Lesbian Championships. There are two levels of EuroGames: large-scale EuroGames
which are usually held every 4 years and small-scale EuroGames which are held
annually (except for years in which Gay Games or Outgames take place).
For the large scale EuroGames no limitations apply. Small-scale EuroGames are
limited to a maximum of 3,000 participants in order to enable small clubs to bid for, and
host, the EuroGames.
Besides offering a high-quality sport event to the gay and lesbian sports community, the
EGLSF wishes to promote the following goals:
fight against discrimination in sport on grounds of sexual preference
stimulate integration in sport and emancipation of lesbians and gays
enable and support the coming out of gay and lesbian sports men and women
support the founding of new gay, lesbian, straight
and mixed groups
No Discrimination
The EuroGames are open to everyone who wishes to participate, regardless of gender, age,
race, sexual prefence etc. It is an open event, while still being mindful of the feasabilty
of organising sports for certain groups and the organisational capacity of the host (organising
committee).
Participants
In past EuroGames, participants from all areas of Europe, and even outside Europe, participated
in this unique event. However, to ensure that as many Europeans as possible can take part
in this event, participants from outside Europe are put on a waiting list until registatration
has closed. These people can join the competitions that are not yet full.
Who
Every year, the EGLSF calls for candidates to host the EuroGames two years later (to allow
sufficient time to organise the event). A candidate should be member of the European Federation
for some time and have experience with organising of sport events. At the Annual General
Assembly (March), the decision is taken by the membership of the EGLSF which candidate will
be the host to the EuroGames.
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The organisers of the 1996 Berlin EuroGames were so kind to present the European Gay & Lesbian
Sport Federation with an official hymn (anthem) for the EuroGames.
This hymn is called 'We are leaving (Oveture)' and performed by the Swedish group Polaris.
Download MP3: Polaris_-_We_are_leaving-Overture.mp3
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EuroGames Organisers – Past and Future
Past and future host cities for the EuroGames are:
Future Games |
2009 |
none, because of Outgames Copengahen |
2010 |
none, because of Gay Games Cologne |
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Rotterdam, the Netherlands |
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Budapest, Hungary |
Past Games |
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Barcelona, Spain |
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Antwerp, Belgium |
2006 |
none, because of Gay Games Chicago and Outgames Montreal |
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Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Munich, Germany |
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Copenhagen, Denmark |
2002 |
none, because of Gay Games Sydney |
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Hannover, Germany |
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Zurich, Switzerland |
1999 |
Manchester, UK (cancelled) |
1998 |
none, because of Gay Games Amsterdam |
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Paris, France |
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Berlin, Germany |
1995 |
Frankfurt, Germany |
1994 |
none, because of Gay Games New York |
1993 |
The Hague, The Netherlands |
1992 |
The Hague, The Netherlands |
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The bidding procedure starts early. Already 3-4 years before the planned EuroGames should a member club think of its abilities and possibilities for realising such an event. The EGLSF board than evolves plans together with this club. As a continuing support, the bidding club receives a handbook with all procedures and deadlines. At the latest on November 1st 3 years prior to the games the board must receive the written application for the bid. On the following Annual General Assembly (AGA) the EGLSF members vote on that bid, which leaves 2 years for the executing club to realise its plans.
If you are interested in bidding, or would need more information, please do not hesitate to Contact us immediately.
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At the moment, the EGLSF is in the process of designing a Transgender Policy to serve as guideline
for sports events of its membership, especially for EuroGames. It should be completed shortly
after this year's
AGA.
While looking at the background of this topic, it appeared that the cosmos of Gender Theory could
play a vital role in the development of our Outreach policy and activities.
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To Be Advised.
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