Following is information regarding a gay and lesbian hockey tournament
being held in Montreal on April 2-4, 1993. If you are not interested in
either ice hockey or gay-related events, or both, then there is no need
to read on.
[Note: this is being posted to HOCKEY-L by permission of the list
administrator, and by virtue of the fact that the event described below
could be quite fun and inspirational for those college hockey players
(or others associated-with/interested-in college hockey) who are gay,
lesbian, or bisexual. If you know of someone who may benefit from this,
please forward the information to them. Be sure to reply to
[log in to unmask], not to the entire list.]
The enclosed document is (almost) a verbatim transcription of the hardcopy
information package which was circulated recently. One of the coordinators
felt that announcing it over the network would reach more interested players,
referees, or fans.
For your own information, the following cities are sending teams: Montreal,
Toronto, Boston, Los Angeles, and Seattle. This message is to reach those
players who are not currently on one of the teams, but who want to
participate anyway, maybe forming another team(s).
If you are at all interested in playing in this tournament (you should
probably be gay, lesbian, or bisexual also), and have played ice hockey
before (the level will be somewhat competitive -- there are one or two
ex-NHL players on the Montreal teams), then please respond to me via
e-mail, not Usenet. Same goes if you are interested in officiating, which
will be a paid position. If you just want to go as a fan/friend, there is
a $15 charge for the banquet/party ticket.
Even if you are not interested in this particular tournament, but want to
stay updated on the International Gay Hockey League events, feel free to
reply. You may also pass this information on to someone you know who might
be interested.
Send responses to the International Gay Hockey League mail address, which
is either:
[log in to unmask]
or just
[log in to unmask]
Below is the document transcription.
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2nd Annual Montreal Red Dragons International
Gay and Lesbian Hockey Tournament
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April 2, 3, 4 1993
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Dear Friends:
The Montreal Red Dragons Hockey Club is proud to announce that is will be
hosting its 2nd annual hockey tournament.
The tournament will be held on April 2, 3 and 4 at the Camilien-Houde arena,
situated at 1696 Montcalm Street, Montreal.
Games will take place within the following ice times:
Friday, April 2, between 5:30pm and 10pm
Saturday, April 3, between 8am and 9pm
Sunday, April 4, between 9:30am and 5pm
A detailed schedule will be provided once teams have registered.
The organizing committee is hereby extending a formal invitation to your
city to be represented at this year's event.
The following information is being provided to assist your team in its
registration:
* REGISTRATION
The entree fee will be 60 $ CDN per player with a guaranteed minimum of
660 $ CDN per team. This method will be used to insure that the tournament
does not loose money.
The organizing committee will accept certified checks or money orders, but
not personal checks (it can take as long as four weeks for an American
personal check to clear Canadian banks). It would be useful if each team
could include one check and complete the annexed registration form. Space is
limited to 6 men's teams and 4 women's teams.
The date of registration for players has been confirmed for mid-evening on
Thursday, April 1, between 7pm and 9pm, or Friday, April 2, between 4pm and
5pm at Camilien-Houde arena.
* ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEKEND
The organizing committee guarantees a minimum of 3 games per team, with a
possibility of 5 games including playoff games, a simple banquet/party which
is planned for all players on Saturday evening.
* HOTEL
The guest hotel will be the "Lord Berri" which is located in downtown
Montreal, within walking distance of the arena and most bars. The hotel has
a "Bistro".
The room rates are as follows:
-- One room with one queen size bed: 60,50 $ - single or double occupancy;
-- One room with two queen size beds: 66,50 $ - single or double occupancy;
-- One room with two queen size beds: 69,50 $ - triple or quad occupancy;
Please note that the 7% and 4% taxes are not included in the rate.
The reservation must be guaranteed with a credit card and expiration date.
A rooming list would be appreciated as soon as possible for each group of
rooms and one person should be responsible for the group. The responsible
person should fax the rooming list at the following number: (514) 849-9855,
attention: Dany, with all pertinent information.
Should any other information be needed, Dany can be reached at the following
numbers: (800) 363-0363, (514) 845-9236.
* TRANSPORTATION
Montreal Dorval Airport is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Montreal
and the registration site and hotel. Easy transportation to and from the
airport.
* HOCKEY RULES
National Hockey League rules will be followed, with the following exceptions:
no body checking, slap shots, or fighting will be allowed.
Under Quebec laws, at least a 3/4 face shield must be worn by all players.
* TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Once your team has been accepted, a package will be given to each player
which will include a map of Montreal and various other information necessary
to your stay in Montreal.
* FEES
For each player: 60 $ CDN
For each non-player/friend: include 15 $ CDN for a registration package and
a banquet/party ticket.
Please complete the attached registration form and send your check to the
address shown below.
We hope that the above information is satisfactory.
Yours truly,
Montreal Red Dragons International
Gay Hockey Challenge Committee
[ registration form and address deleted ]
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