Early Registration Final Deadline Fast Approaching for IGLFA 2009   

The extended Early Registration will be ending on Feb 28, 2009.  The Early Registration Fees will not be extended again.  

 There are currently 18 mens teams that are represented right now by registrations, don't let your team miss out!  The IGLFA Organizing Committee has been fielding questions from team all over the world.  It is a very exciting time for all us with many questions coming from teams who have either never been to an IGLFA tournament before or who haven't been to a tournament in years.

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.  Individual registration is $120USD. Also, the Non-Player Participant (Spouses, Friends, Family, etc...) registration is $50USD.  On March 1, 2009, the registration fees will rise.  

Please also be sure that when you register, to pre-order your tournament t-shirt.  During the registration process, you will also be given the opportunity to become an IGLFA 2009 Individual Sponsor,which includes a tournament t-shirt and helps the IGLFA 2009 Host Committee fund our Outreach efforts for the event.

The IGLFA 2009 Tournament is THE GLBT Soccer (football....futbol) Event of 2009.  Why be a part of just any sporting event when you can Be The Main Event!

Visit the IGLFA 2009 Registration Center today!

Important Information for Visitors Coming to IGLFA 2009 from Outside the United States! 

This information is specifically for IGLFA 2009 Participants that are traveling to the tournament who are not residents of the United States.  This is very important information - and more information can be found under the Travel & Accommodations section of the IGLFA 2009 Website. 

 Traveling to the United States has been made easier for countries in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).  There are currently 35 countries that participate in this program. Visa Waiver Program travelers are required to apply for authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). VWP travelers are screened at their port of entry into the United States, and are enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's US-Visit program.

Not all countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program and not all travelers from VWP countries are eligible to use the program.  Please visit the US State Department website to see if you qualify.

VWP travelers who have been admitted under the Visa Waiver Program and who make a short trip to Canada, Mexico, or an adjacent island generally can be readmitted to the United States under the VWP for the balance of their original admission period.

Citizens from Canada and Mexico are not participants in the VWP.  Citizens of Canada are exempt from the Visa and Passport requirement of the Immigration and Nationality Act.  To enter the US, a Canadian citizen must be able to establish both identity and citizenship.  Documents that may establish citizenship are; birth certificate, citizenship certificate and passport.

In general, a citizen of Mexico must have a passport and nonimmigrant VISA or Form DSP-150 (also known as a "Laser Visa").  Form DSP-150 is a biometric, machine readable, B1-B2 Visa/border crossing card that maybe used to enter the US from within the Western Hemisphere.  If coming from outside the Western Hemisphere, a passport is required. 

If you are traveling from a country that requires a Visa, please remember to apply at least 90 days before traveling to the United States.  The IGLFA World Championship Soccer Tournament is registered with the Business Visa Center.  To help aid in the application process, please submit your name and team to the IGLFA 2009 Organizing Committee which in turn will submit the information to the US State Department.  In addition, IGFLA 2009 will be preparing a letter for individuals to submit with their Visa applications.  Look for additional details in upcoming newsletters.  

If you need further assistance and have questions in regards to this process, please contact: 

Andy Sylvia - andy20009@aol.com  or Dennis Fish - dennisiglfa2009@gmail.com

IGLFA 2009 Womens Tournament to be 11-A-Side Format 

The IGLFA 2009 Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that it has been decided the IGLFA 2009 Womens Tournament will be an 11-a-side format. 

The IGLFA 2009 Organizing Committee came to this decision after receiving a lot of questions from womens' teams all over the world.  As it is that there is another major womens soccer tournament being hosted during the summer of 2009, and that tournament will be a 7-a-side format, we came to the conclusion that many women are seeking a full 11-a-side tournament.  

We have already confirmed at least 5 womens teams will be participating from within the United States.  We also understand that there are many teams that are interested from outside of the US, but may not be able to form full squads.  We are committed to making sure that anyone who wants to participate in this tournament will have a team to play with.  If you fall into this category, please don't hesitate to regsiter now during the early registration process under the "Individual Player Looking for a Team" category.  

If you have any questions, please contact IGLFA 2009 Womens' Tournament Director, Melanie Lilliston melanieiglfa2009@gmail.com

IGLFA 2009 Announcements: Volunteers Needed; Hosted Housing; Registration for Players Looking for Teams, and more! 

-  Volunteers are needed for IGLFA 2009.  We are looking for lots of volunteers to help with the IGLFA 2009 Tournament.  If you are interested in coming, already coming with someone who is participating, or just live in the Washington DC area and would like to Volunteer, please sign up to Volunteer now!  You can do so at the Volunteer Sign Up Page at IGLFA 2009 

- Housted Housing will be available on a limited and case by case basis for IGLFA 2009.  Those interested in applying for Hosted Housing can do so now on the Hosted Housing Section of the Travel & Accommodations page.  Please note that by applying for hosted housing, we will do everything we can to help people, but it is not gauranteed.

- Are you a player loooking for a team? IGLFA 2009 has added a new option to the registration system.  You can now register as an "Individual Player Looking for a Team".  The Organizing Committee will do everything we can to help in the process of finding everyone a team to play on.  Furthermore, we have set up a Discussion Section on the IGLFA 2009 Facebook Page to assist in this process. If you are looking for a team OR you are a team looking for players, we will help you.  We don't want ANYONE to be left out from participating.  So, don't be afraid, and take advantage of the Early Registration process.

- Make your Accommodations Now!  The IGLFA 2009 Organizing Committee has lots of options available for helping you find a place to stay, but be sure to make your plans early!  The Marriott Wardman Park (The Host Hotel) is booking up quickly - especially for rooms before and after the tournament.   We just announced the Dorm Housing option, which is limited, and have already had lots of interest.  Don't be left out in the heat (DC is hot in the summer) as DC is notoriously busy this in June!  Be sure to visit the IGLFA Travel & Accomodations page for updates often.

- Make Sure your team is getting the IGFLA 2009 eNewsletter.  If you are not sure your team members are getting this newsletter or you would like this eNewsletter to go to a different address, you can add people or change your information from the IGLFA 2009 eNewsletter Section. 

- CORRECTION - In the last IGLFA 2009 eNewsletter we regrettably made a mistake in reference to the Toronto Titans by using the wrong logo and linking to the wrong page.  We apologize for this mistake and both have been corrected.