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NOTE:
MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL GUIDE 2009
Please note that some dates and
venues have changed and these are shown in the text below. Do check
and ensure that you have the correct information.
TUG
OF WAR
We know, it's more fun than sport. It's on again at Fair Day and
this year Team Sydney is looking for a big increase in the number of
teams competing. Depending on the numbers, we'll start the action
soon after lunchtime in Sports Village, up on the hill. Who will
dig their heels in this year? The reigning champions will be
defending their title, can they be toppled?
Sunday 15 February - Mardi Gras Fair Day
Entry forms and more information on the Team Sydney - website.
www.teamsydney.org.au
Email: TS-fairday@teamsydney.org.au
TEAM SYDNEY SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY/MEDIA COMPETITION
Team
Sydney is searching for a unique sports image, capturing a moment in
2008 that represents our community’s sporting talent. Photographers
from all walks of life are encouraged to enter by presenting
digital, print and enhanced photographs in one of 4 categories;
Media, Photographic, Enhanced and a Work of Art.
An
opportunity to win prizes, have works published and critical acclaim
by industry leaders are key features of this inaugural event.
Entries must be submitted by 20 January (digital) and 31 January
(print/other)
Event Time: Judging, Friday 6 February, 2009
all works displayed from 13 February – 8 March, 2009
Venue: Iku, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
TENPIN
BOWLING
SYDNEY RAMS TENPIN BOWLING
ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
A fun
night of bowling for anyone who cares to toss a big one down the
lanels! Three games, with handicap; Prizes for
singles and teams. Nibblies provided along with
surprise prizes. Loads of fun for the serious or
not-so-serious bowlers alike
Monday 2 March - 7 pm - Manhattan Superbowl, corner Botany
& Gardeners Roads, Mascot
$35
per person
More
details can be found on the Rams’ web
page
http://rams.teamsydney.org.au.
Phone Ron on 0415 087 316 re email rams@teamsydney.org.au to find
out more or to book yourself in.
DANCE
Get
out that "glitter and glam” and be part of the 2009 New Mardi Gras
Same Sex Dance Spectacular, either as a competitor or a spectator.
Come join us for a fun filled event of competitions,
demonstrations and general dancing. Dance styles include Ballroom,
Latin, Argentine Tango and more. Just be there
for a fabulous evening. Book early – limited
seating.
Saturday 28 February - 5pm – 11pm - Botany RSL Club, 1421 Botany
Road, Botany
Participant fee $50
Spectators tickets $25, $20 for NMG members or concession
Promoted by Dance Dance with Hot to Foxtrot For further information
contact
David
02 9150 8222 or 04 0418 586 674 --- Virginia 02 9559 6330 or 0409
596 330
Email
hot.to.foxtrot@bigpond.com.au
or visit website
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/dance
HOCKEY
PINK HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Join
Bentstix Gay & Lesbian Hockey Club for their annual championships.
This is a mixed hockey competition with modified rules.
Enter as a team or an individual. Bring
non slip running shoes, shorts or a skirt, a hockey stick (if you
have one), mouthguard, shin pads and a white T-Shirt.
All skill levels welcome. For more
information or to register email secretary@bentstix.com.au
Saturday 28 February - 12 pm – 5 pm - Kyeemagh Hockey Field, Tancred
Avenue, Kyeemagh
Cost
$40 per player
Email to: secretary@bentstix.com.au
MARTIAL ARTS/ SALSA
FREE SELF-DEFENCE
WORKSHOP
Free
Self Defense Workshop focusing on prediction, avoidance, diffusion
and last resort physical strategies catering to absolute beginners.
Physical strategies include Blocking, punched, Dealing with
Weapons, strategies for the ground. The workshop
will simulate dangerous circumstances to problem solve solutions.
There will be partner work with physical exercises learning
basic strikes and escapes. The over all aim is
to improve the safety confidence and self esteem of the GLBT
community
Saturday 21 February - 11am – 1pm - Joseph Sargent Centre, 60
Prospect Street, Erskinville
SALSA SPICE
Salsa Spice is a FREE one hour overview of street Latin dancing-
Dance up a storm during the Mardi Gras Festival Time
Friday 20 February - 7 pm - 10 Brown Street, Newtown
For further information about both events please contact and make
your booking with to book Penny 0411808451
Keepsafe@ihug.com.au
RUNNING
MARDI GRAS 5 KM FUN RUN
25th Anniversary Mardi Gras Run
Come
and join us for the Annual Mardi Gras Fun Run.
Each year this simple 5km Fun Run attracts many international and
interstate visitors here for the parade and Part.
This run is a great opportunity to stretch those legs and get
yourself ready for the Parade and Party later that day.
For more details go to our website at
www.sydneyfrontunners.org.
Sunday 7 March - 9 am - Paddington Gates, Centennial Park
Cnr Oxford Street , Moore Park Road and Lang Road, Paddington
FREE ENTRY
For further information contact Nick 0411 323 564 or email:
nicknov67@yahoo.com.au
website:
http://www.sydneyfrontrunners.org
LITTLE BLACK DRESS RUN
A
Valentine's day theme in 2009
Come and join us for
the 8th annual Little Black Dress Run.
This year’s event promises to be bigger and bolder than ever.
This year our event coincides with Valentine’s Day.
It is hosted by the delightful Ms Joyce Maynge, and will
celebrate the art of romance! The Little Black
Dress Run (or LBD as we call it) is a short fun run around the park
where everyone dresses up in their favorite (preferably little)
black dress to raise money for kids living with HIV.
For a sponsorship form, or more details, got to our website
at
www.sydneyfrontrunners.org
Saturday 14 February - 9 am - Paddington Gates – Centennial Park
Cnr Oxford Street ,Moore Park and Lang Roads, Paddington
Entry by donation
For further information contact Nick Mills 0411 323 564 or email:
Nicknov67@yahoo.com.au
website:
http://www.sydneyfrontrunners.org
SAILING
A multi-race sailing regatta, held on one-design Ellliot 5.9m
keel-boats (teams of three per boat) on the waters north of
Rushcutters Bay. A maximum of 10 boats are
available. The racing will be windward-leeward
courses, typically with 5 races in the day.
Competitive racing, with a fun crowd, on sunny Sydney Harbour.
Saturday 28 February - 8.30am – 4.30pm - Youth Sailing Academy,
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
New Beach Road, Darling Point, NSW,
2027
Cost: $130 per person
Further details Daniel Phillip
0410 624 343
Email:
vicecommodore@ascc.org.au
Website:
http://www.ascc.org.au
SOCCER
Sydney Rangers will be hosting the first Mardi Gras 6 aside
competition for men and women of all standards. Played outdoors on
half size fields, for competitive and social players alike
Date:
TBA - Venue:TBA
FREE
event
Players fee TBA
For
further information please contact the Sydney Rangers Football Club
sydneyrangersfc@hotmail.com
or phone Gavin on 0437 695 854
VOLLEYBALL
The
annual Freezone Volleyball Club Mardi Gras Tournament caters for a
range of levels. Men’s A, and Men’s/Woman’s B
division. Games starts at 9 am and finish at
4.30 pm on Saturday, with social events on the Saturday night,
including medal/trophy presentations. Club members will ensure
interstate and international visitors are made very welcome.
Let us host your amazing Mardi Gras Festival visit to Sydney.
Players fee $30 per player
- $15 if not a Member of State Volleyball NSW or your own
state association.
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