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!

No Team?  No Problem! 

So you would love to come to DC for IGLFA 2009, have the time of your life on and off the pitch, and make new soccer-loving friends from around the world.  The problem is, you live in  a place that doesn't have an LGBT soccer club.  Or maybe you are part of a friendly team that, for some unfathomable reason, isn't coming to the tournament.

IGLFA 2009 organizers have a straightforward solution for players in need of a team - register as an individual player looking for a team, and let us find a team for you!  Either play with one of the registered teams that is looking for players, or we can place you on a team made up of other lone wolves.  Enterprising players who prefer to do their own legwork are welcome to use the "Players Looking for a Team" board on the IGLFA 2009 Facebook Page.

Registering as an individual player looking for a team is quick and easy.  Just go to the IGLFA 2009 Online Registration Center and click the option for "register as a player looking for a team."  We'll handle the rest!  Individual registration have already come in from players in London, Boston, Chicago, Sydney, Dallas,  New Jersey, and more.  Just Do It!  You know you want too!

Why are YOU attending IGLFA 2009?  

IGLFA 2009 wants to know why you are attending this year's Official IGLFA World Championship. 

Introducing Danielle Warby from The Flying Bats Women's Football Club  in Sydney, Australia!

Q: What is your name?

A: Daniell Warby

Q: Age?

A: 32

Q: What do you do for a living?

A: Online Marketing at The University of Sydney

Q: How long have you been playing football (soccer to us Americans and Australians)?

A: I played for a couple of years in high school then joined the Bats in 2004 and have been with them ever since.  I love it so much, I've been on the organising committee of the Club for a couple of years and this year, I'm Club President!

Q: How many IGLFA Tournaments have you participated in?

A: None, unfortunately.

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

A: It all started when a mate asked me to visit her in New York and once I realized that IGLFA 2009 was on at the same time, and just down the road, I knew I couldn't miss it!

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

A: I've never been to the US before and really don't know what to expect.  I'm looking forward to playing more football than I can handle, meeting loads of women (which I'm sure I can handle!) and generally having a blast.

Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share? 

A: If you're ever in Australia, be sure to look up The Flying Bats, we're a very large lesbian club of nearly 100 members and we're always having fun both on and off the football pitch.  Also, I'm very keen to get involved with the organizers to discuss ways to increase women's participation.

Thank Danielle! 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

 - 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.

- Coming to IGLFA 2009 From Outside the US?  Make sure you know the details about getting your Visa!  If you are coming to IGLFA 2009 from outside the US, please be sure to know the details about obtaining your Visa.  If you have questions, please review the information on this subject under the Travel & Accommodations Section on IGLFA2009.org, or the article that was written in the past edition of the IGLFA eNewsletter. 

- 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.