Sportsgram Vol 13

September 05, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

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Fall is upon us.

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror and the unofficial end of summer is here our drive towards Fall continues on. In August We had a great Pride Night OUT with DC United. If you weren’t able to be there or wanted a limited edition T-shirt, you can Get one Here. We want to thank all our partners who made it possible: DC United, The Fruitist, FTSC our National Anthem singer who brought the house down (REBEKAH LAUR'EN) and members like you.

Speaking of members like you, our work to Build Community Through Sport cannot continue without you. From putting on Pride Night OUT Series, to our anti-discrimination work in sporting, to our Scholarship for LGBTQ athletes in the DMV Community; we could not do the work we do without your involvement. As we approach fall and look towards 2025, World Pride, and beyond we ask for you support now at this time. As we grow move towards the future we are asking you to help us build a stronger reserve to support our mission today and beyond. Become a monthly sustainer or give one time. For those that become a monthly sustainer before Sept 19th you will receive a limited edition TEAM DC t-shirt and exclusive invites to our VIP events and discounted Night OUT tickets.

JOIN TEAM DC AT ONE OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

Join the women of Team DC for a Sunday Sapphic Soiree. This will benefit the Scholarship and Outreach Programming of Team DC. All are welcome

Join your fellow athletes for our Fall Sports Mixer. Kick the Fall off right by joining us for cocktail and supporting one of our community partners the Wanda Allston Foundation. Friday Septemeber 27th from 6-9PM.

Night OUT or Rather Day OUT at the Washington Commanders

October 6th at 1 PM

The Washington Commanders are proud to welcome the LGBTQIA+ community for our 4th annual Pride Night OUT! Join us for a matchup against the Cleveland Browns on October 6th at 1 PM! Bus service will be provided from the parking lot behind Wundergarten, leaving at 10 AM.
The Pregame Pride Party* Pass and Club Level (300) game ticket includes:

  • Premier party location & Club Level Ticket

  • All you can eat buffet

  • Beer and wine (2)

  • An exclusive Commanders Pride T-Shirt

  • Pregame Entertainment

  • Postgame Photo on the Field

    *Pregame Pride Party passes are limited, so act fast to take advantage of this great deal.
Lower Level (100-200s) and Upper-Level (400) game tickets include:

  • An exclusive Commanders Pride T-Shirt

  • Photo on the field 

SIDE SHOW BINGO NOVEMBER 2ND @ 1PM

The Circus has always been in town, we've just never let it get too wild. Drop your inhibitions and join us for Side Show Bingo at HOOK HALL. With Bingo Games, Fabulous Prizes, Side Show ACTS and feats of strength. We are going to put the Fun in Fundraiser but we promise no clowns.  
Your Ring Mistresses of Ceremony will be Ms. Patty May Boom Boom & Margarita Swirls along with all their friends…
Drink Specials, Afternoon snacks and more. Tickets includes 1 bingo card per round, but you can increase your odds of winning by purchasing more. All proceeds will benefit Team DC and our Scholarship and Outreach Programming.   

SAVE THE DATE

Night of Champions Gala 

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Team DC’s annual event to honor local LGBTQ+ sports leaders as well as the recipients of the 2025 College Scholarships. 
Join our 45+ member organizations and Team DC as we celebrate a Night of Champions. Team DC will honor a new class of college bound LGBTQ+ athletes. We will also celebrate local LGBTQ+ leaders and educators making a difference in our community.
Cocktail and silent auction reception 6:00PM, dinner and awards 7:30.
Hilton National Mall/Wharf,  480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024

Team DC Seeking Champions Award Nominations

The MVP Award recognizes individuals that have made a significant contribution to their sport club or tournament over the past year or two.

The Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals or member organizations that have worked for many years to support and in some cases, establish their teams and tournaments. 

The Community Support Award recognizes individuals, organizations or businesses that have supported the teams and the entire LGBT sporting community.

The Clark Ray Horizon Award recognizes educators, coaches, athletic directors, and staff who have demonstrated support for LGBTQ high school students, particularly students who compete in sports. The recognition comes with a $500 cash award.

TEAM DC is proud to partner with Capital Pride Alliance and Interpride to bring one of the pillars of World pride to DC. Team DC along with our members will host the World Pride Capital Cup. May 26th through June4th 2025. Registrations and website to go live soon. Check teamdc.org for more info coming soon.

FROM OUR MEMBERS:

District Wrestling is back this fall! Weekly practices return on Monday, Sept. 9 at Ballou High School! Learn to wrestle in a safe and inclusive environment for 90 minutes every Monday at 6:30pm. Learn more online at districtwrestling.com.

Join OutRiders for a fun bike ride exploring some of the last remaining covered bridges in rural Maryland. This ride starts in Walkersville MD, heading north for a route that loops through Thurmont on gorgeous country roads.

When: September 14th
Arrival Time: 9:00 am
Location: Walkersville High School.
RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/outriders-dc-va-md/

Search for “OutRiders” on MeetUp to RSVP for this ride and other great events on our calendar this fall!

Don't miss DC Rawhides 'Battle of the BELT' line dance competition on Sat, Sept 21st at Eastern Market! Of course there will be hours of open dancing and beginner classes as well. See y'all there!! 🤠💃🕺

On August 24, the DCDD Marching Band performed at Team DC Night OUT at D.C. United, with interim assistant director Patrick O'Donnel at the helm. It was a fantastic performance, and the band was well received! The marching band will wrap up their 2024 season at the 17th Street High Heel Race on October 29. Meanwhile, the DCDD Symphonic and Jazz Bands have begun rehearsals for their fall seasons. The Jazz Band will be at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library on October 20, and the Symphonic Band at Church of the Epiphany on October 26 -- stay tuned for more information!

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DC Front Runners Monthly LGBTQ+ Women, Trans, & Non-Binary Run

Contact [email protected] for more info.

Have you ever thought about being a foster parent? Becoming a foster parent is an awarding way to change the course of a child's life by providing love, trust, hope and a stable home for children who have been separated from their families due to neglect and abuse. The National Center for Children and Families has served children and families in the DMV since 1915. They want to continue providing a safe space for children with your support. Call or text 657-522-0770 or visit us at nccf-cares.org/become-a-foster-parent/ to find out more.

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