If you are not registered because you don't have a team to play with, don't let that stop you!  You can sign up as an "Individual Player Looking For A Team To Play On".  Just fill out all the information that we ask, and we will make sure that you are on a team for the tournament.  There are several teams that are still looking for players to round out their rosters.  Take a look at the Discussion Board on the IGLFA 2009 Facebook Page where there are players and teams talking about this very subject.  

Individual Registration - $155

Non-player Participant - $60

If your team has registered, but you have not yet put in your individual registration, please do so soon.   Also, don't forget that when you register you can pre-order your tournament t-shirt, commemorative patch.....or become an individual supporter for this years tournament!

PLEASE NOTE: HOST HOTEL (Marriott Wardman Park) ROOM BLOCK SPECIAL RATES WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 1, 2009 IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY BOOKED!  The Host Hotel are some of the best rates in town AND one of the best locations for the tournament! 

IGLFA 2009  is THE GLBT Soccer (football....futbol) Event of 2009.  We've said it before, and we'll say it again - Don't be a part of just any sporting event....Be The MAIN Event!

Experience the DC Area In Style  

The IGLFA 2009 Official Gay Soccer World Championship is happy to announce that IGLFA 2009 Sponsor Eyre Bus, Tour &Travel is offering three incredible tour options of the Washington DC area on Wed. June 17th - the tournament Free Day.

Pickup for these tours will be at the Host Hotel If you are interested in participating in one of these tour options, please contact: Deborah Jayne: deborahj@eyre.com from Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel

Washington D.C. - Our Nation's Capital  - 9:00am to 1:00pm

You'll see many of the best-known sights including the Capital, the Library of Congress, The Supreme Court, the White House, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the World War II Memorial and many more famous landmarks. Grab lunch at the Old Post Office Pavilion food court before returning to the hotel. Duration: 4 hours

Tour includes: Roundtrip Eyre Motorcoach transportation, licensed DC guide service. Cost: $35.00 per person ($44.00 per person including lunch voucher at food court)

Annapolis, MD - Sailing Capital of the World: 9:30am to 2:30pm

Less than an hour's drive from Washington, DC is the quaint 18^th century seaport town of Annapolis. Home to the U.S. Naval Academy, the oldest State House in continuous use and former residences of four signers of the Declaration of Independence, Annapolis is a treasure trove of history and fun.  Enjoy a 90-minute narrated six mile cruise of the Severn River aboard the 65 foot motor-catamaran, the Lady Sarah. After the cruise, enjoy lunch, sightseeing and shopping on your own downtown. Duration: 5 hours

Tour includes: Roundtrip Eyre Motorcoach transportation, cruise -Cost: $55.00 per person

Baltimore, MD - Charm City: 9:00am to 3:30pm

Expect the unexpected! Your driving tour will hit the highlights of Charm City including Camden Yards, Raven Stadium and the birthplace of Babe Ruth before heading to the wacky side of Baltimore and the Visionary Arts Museum.   This unusual museum is devoted to self-taught art and has been described as totally bizarre, unique and all around crazy. A model Lusitania made of toothpicks? Some say the highlight of the visit is the gift shop if you like quirky little treasures. It doesn't end there. When you get to Hampden for lunch, its hard to miss Cafe Hon with its 30-foot flamingo hanging on the front of the building. The diner celebrates Baltimore's flashy fashion of beehives, funky glasses, spandex and leopard print. Guests are charmed by the retro decor, attitude and "Bawlmerese" slang.

Tour includes: Roundtrip Eyre Motorcoach transportation, Guided tour, admission to Visionary Arts Museum, lunch at Caf© Hon Cost: $99.00 per person

*All tours and attractions based on availability

If you are interested in participating in one of these tour options, please contact:  Deborah Jayne deborahj@eyre.com

We look forward to having you at IGLFA 2009!!

GetYour Party On!   

With just a couple of weeks to go before the IGLFA 2009 World Championships Tournament, we wanted to let you know about some of the events and parties that we have planned.

As you may know, the weekend of June 13th - 14 the Pride Weekend in Washington DC.  We have co-sponsored with Capital Pride to allow our player and guests to march in the Annual Pride Parade on the evening of Saturday June 13th.  If you are coming into town on Saturday, the parade is at 6:30PM and we will be meeting at 5:30PM on the parade route. We want to encourage anyone who wants to participate to wear your team jersey or come dressed up in festive attire (we know you Brazilian Drag Stars are itching to bring your attire).  Please email Stephen Strasser at stepheniglfa2009@gmail.com for more information, or ask at the registration booth at the host hotel.

Sunday. June 14th is the Capital Pride Festival, and we invite you all to join the 250,000 other LGBT attendees for a day of fun.  The Pride Festival runs from 11AM to 6PM on Pennsylvania Ave. better 3rd & 7th Street - or as we like to say in DC, one of the most powerful stretches of asphalt in the world - between the White House and the Capital Building.

Our opening party is Sunday Night at Halo.  Halo is a unique, contemporary, boutique lounge.  Situated on two levels of a former auto boy warehouse that has been transformed into a fresh and comfortable nightlife experience.  It features a completely smoke-free environment, plush comfortable seating and a bring inviting atmosphere.

With games on Monday and Tuesday, we are giving you the chance to explore anywhere in DC.  Enjoy a "Beat The Clock" Happy Hour at Nellie's Sports Bar on Mon. night or Drag Bingo on Tues.  Mix in with some of the fantastic food at Mie N Yu in Georgetown or Annies Paramount Steakhouse near Dupont Circle, and explore all that Washington has to offer.

Tuesday night we invite you over to Town Danceboutique for a raging party called 'Kick' that is being sponsored by The New Gay.  Meet up with new friends and enjoy a night of great music and dancing at DC's premiere gay nightclub.

Wednesday is your free day to explore the city.  See the wonderful tour options from IGLFA 2009 Sponsor Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel.  IGLFA 2009 is also offering tickets for the Hillwood Estate, Musuem and Gardens - Where Fabulous Lives!  We have a limited number of tickets available to us at $8 for a day to tour the grounds and see one of the most unique art and furniture collection in Washington DC.  Tickets will be available at registration.

Thursday and Friday are again game days, and after a long week of playing, Friday Night is the CherryBall! The Official Friday Night party for IGLFA 2009 at Cobalt which is being sponsored by the Cherry Fund at Cobalt.  The night starts at 10PM and goes as long as you can!  Complimentary admission for all IGLFA participants and guests!

Saturday night is our Closing Party and we are again invited to Town Danceboutique for a special evening with our Awards Ceremonies, IGLFA Hall of Fame induction, and more.  The club is open to us earely and will be an all-night party with DJ Randy Bettis.

We want to remind you that your player pass gets you free admission into all of these parties....and specials on drinks too!! So, DON'T FORGET THEM!! We are so excited to have you here with us for the week and let us know if there is anything we can do for you!  Let's Party!