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World Class Fields Await IGLFA 2009 Participants!
"There will be among the nicest field, if not the nicest, that IGLFA matches have ever been played on," promises tournament director Jim Ensor. Early round action will happen at the Maryland Soccerplex, a breathtaking wonderland of 21 grass pitches where the MLS DC United and the Washington Freedom regularly train and play exhibitions matches. Along with the 19 full size grass pitches, there are 3 brand new synthetic turf fields that IGLFA can access if there is inclement weather. Also, located within the soccerplex is a state-of-the-art aquatic center, complete with a competition pool, a recreation pool, a leisure pool, and two "hydrotherapy pools," that IGLFA participants can access for a $7.50USD daily fee. Trinity College in Northeast DC will play host to the playoff matches. Trinity boasts perhaps the nicest grass pitch in the District; visiting teams from overseas routinely train there before facing the US national team at RFK Stadium. The host committee is in the process of negotiating a DC field to use for the finals. Tournament Organizers are in talks with DC government and DC United to use RFK Stadium. "We are excited to have this opportunity to showcase the best of our DC soccer community to IGLFA 2009 players and guests," said tournament organizer Melanie Lilliston, "and we are proud to offer high quality fields that befit this important event." Questions about the match fields for IGLFA 2009 should be director to tournament director Jim Ensor - jimIGLFA2009@gmail.com.
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What You Need To Know To Get to DC in One Piece
Getting to Downtown Washington DC from any of the three major airports is rather simple. From Reagan, a cab will cost your around $20USD to get to the Tournament's Host hotel (Marriott Wardman Park). You also have the option of taking the famed Washington DC Metro.
Getting to DC from Dulles and Baltimore is a bit more complicated, but still not that difficult. From Dulles, you can take a Washington Flyer taxi for about $60USD. You also have the option to take Washington Flyer Coach Bus to the Metro. From Baltimore, you can choose to take a free shuttle to the MARC BWI Rail Station and board a quick train bound for DC. This option should cost you about $6. You will arrive in Union Station in DC and have the option to take the Metro of a taxi. Lastly, from both Washington Dulles and BWI you have the option to take the Super Shuttle. Most shared van rides on the Super Shuttle range from $33USD - $40USd.
For those of you in the U.S. who don;t like to fly, you have a few options on Amtrak. The Northeast Corridor (from Boston, NY, Philadelplia to DC) has very regular train service. There are also from fun options on Amtrak from Chicago to Miami. It's a great way to have a new experience to see the country.
We would also like to give a hearty welcome to our friends from Czech Republic, Hungary, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, and South Korea! These nations are the latest to join the United States Department of State's Visa Waiver Program, a security pact that allows visitors entry into the United States for 90 days business or please without a Visa.
Keep an eye out for more information in our upcoming newsletters, where you will get important information on getting to DC from outside the US and tips on getting around once you actually get to DC! We will also throw in some tips on what to wear in DC in June, as well as some scrumptious little bits of useful info!
Welcome SF Spikes! Early Registration Ending Soon
San Francisco is returning to the IGLFA Tournament after taking a year off. We are very excited to welcome their two teams to the tournament.
San Francisco took advantage of the Early Team Registration for their teams which will be ending on Jan. 31, 2009.
There is still time for early registration. Team Registration is $1800USD for an 18 person roster - or $100USD per registered team player. A team can register a full roster now even without having all the players filled in. Registration Fees for individual players are $120USD until Jan. 31, 2009. On Feb 1, 2009, the registration fee will rise to $140USD.
For more information on registration, please visit the IGLFA 2009 Registration Center.
Sponsor Spotlight - Style & Image Network - Official Design & Event Sponsor
Founded by Michael Dumlao, Kadrieka Maiden and Sylvie Luanghy - Style and Image Network (SIN) is a boutique firm providing comprehensive and customized visual communications design, public relations, and event management and staffing to small-medium enterprises, non-profit organizations and government consulates/embassies. SIN has been a great contributor to 2009 IGLFA tournament as well as to the Federal Triangles Soccer Club for many years.
The IGLFA 2009 Tournament Organizing Committee can't thank them enough for all of the beautiful design work that they have done for us so far. They have designed and implemented the tournament website, promo cards, and more to come. They are also involved in planning several events before and during the tournament.
We urge you to support our sponsors, and this is one that we highly recommend. If you have a business that needs help with design, event planning, or any public relations needs, we highly recommend SIN as they are a great team to work and one that is very supportive not only the GLBT community, but also of the GLBT Soccer Community!
We would also like to thank the many Individual Sponsors that have recently donated to help make this tournament a success. There is still time to become a sponsor!
Furthermore, if you are interested or know of a company or organization that would be interested in becoming a corporate sponsor or partner, please contact us as info@iglfa2009.org
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