Early Registration for IGLFA 2009 ENDS Saturday Feb. 28, 2009   

The extended Early Registration  ends this coming Saturday Feb 28, 2009.  The Early Registration Fees will not be extended again.  

Don't let your team miss out!  The IGLFA Organizing Committee has been fielding questions and teams from all over the world are registering.  

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 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! The countdown is on - Only 109 Days till the start of the tournament!

Visit the IGLFA 2009 Registration Center today!

IGLFA Board Meets In DC! 

The Following is a letter from the IGLFA Board in regards to their recent Winter meeting in Washington, D.C.:

Dear IGLFA,

At the end of January, the IGLFA Board met in Washington, D.C. for our Winter Meeting.

We we graciously hosted by the Federal Triangles Soccer Club (FTSC) who we identified as a most hospitable & hardworking group - one with a clear vision of the road ahead.

The Board was fully briefed by the tournament organizing committee and took the opportunity to view the venues as well as the Host Hotel.

The Board was also pleased to hear the number of individual and team registrations to date.  This will help ensure a competitive World Championship for both the Men's & Women's competitions.

The organizing committee have put together a wonderful advertising campaign and have done a remarkable job on the Administration to date.  All this has been done in a very short amount of time as well, as the Washington DC hosts were not awarded the tournament until June 2008.  We were very impressed by what was presented.

We are very happy to report that we found the committee to be working hard, are focused and operating with efficiency and enthusiasm.

The IGLFA Board made arrangement for the House of Delegates meeting to take place on Sunday June 14th following the Coaches / Captains meeting at the Host Hotel.

We look forward to seeing each and every team represented - please be sure to make a note of this in your calendars. 

"If Washington D.C. can create the same friendly atmosphere for all participants as they did for us, players & guests will be sure to have a wonderful time!"  - IGLFA President Klaus Heusslein

A very speacial "thank you DC for a wonderful presentation, we look forward to working with you!" 

We encourage all IGLFA members to attend the 2009 Official IGLFA World Championship Tournament!

Sincerely,

Your IGLFA Board

Why are YOU attending IGLFA 2009?  

As part of a new series, IGLFA 2009 wants to know why you are attending this year's Official IGLFA World Championship. 

Introducing Garry Brown from the London Leftfooters:

Q: What is your name?

A:Garry Brown

Q:Age?

A: Ageless? 25

Q: What do you do for a living?

A: Goods Export Administrator

Q: How long have you been playing football (soccer as us Americans call it)?

A: Since School, but with the GFSN (Gay Football Supoprters Network in  the UK) since 2005 where I managed Birmingham Blaze. Now I am a proud  member of London Leftfooters

Q: How many IGLFA Tournaments have you participated in?

A: Sadly just the one so far - London 2008.  I have been a student so finances haven't been good.

Q: What is biggest factor for your deciding to come to IGLFA 2009?

A: Never been to Washington DC. Getting to spend time with friends from both my own club and those friends from other clubs both in the UK and abroad.

Q: What are you looking forward to most at IGLFA 2009?

A: Winning it? Hmm well maybe not, Enjoying the sights, the football but mostly looking forward to the atmosphere. If it's anything like the 2008 in London then it should be a fantastic week.

Q: Is there anything else that you would like to share?

A: I may possibly accept bribes or drinks in order to share our tactical approach to games!

Thanks Garry!  If you would like to be featured in the IGLFA 2009 eNewsletter, answer the above questions and send a picture to use to michaelpranikoff@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 

- Hosted Housing will be available on a limited 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 provide you with a host, but housing is not guaranteed.

- Are you a player looking 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 & Accommodations 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.