Get ready for Denver’s Gay Bowl 2012

The National Gay Bowl XXI is being hosted by the Mile High City for the first time, and Denverites are gearing up for a weekend of athleticism, competition and community camaraderie.

This annual flag-football championship tournament demonstrates the ways in which a sports league can positively affect the LGBT community with added confidence and healthy competition.

With 40 teams and more than 600 players, the Denver Gay Bowl is expected to be the largest Gay Bowl yet.

The Denver Gay and Lesbian Flag Football League, which was founded in 2008, has quickly become one of the largest gay and lesbian flag football leagues in the United States and continues to be the only league that is almost evenly co-ed. There is no doubt that Denver has a thriving and active LGBT community. We couldn’t be more excited.

The DGLFFL on the event …

“The Denver Gay & Lesbian Flag Football

League emphasizes camaraderie, friendship and community building through healthy athletic competition. It is this incredible passion,

energy and enthusiasm fostered through the local league that will contribute largely to the Denver Gay Bowl’s success. At Gay Bowl XII, the rest of the nation will see the results of how Denver fosters our  ‘community building

community’ theme firsthand.”

How did Denver get chosen to be the host city this year?

For the 12th annual National Gay Bowl, Denver was chosen because of the beautiful September weather, gorgeous scenery, relaxed atmosphere and healthy and friendly local community. Also, the access to Downtown Denver and close proximity to LGBT-welcoming neighborhoods and businesses demonstrates the motto of the Gay Bowl.

DETAILS…

When: September 21 through September 23

Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

(600 Victory Way, Commerce City, 80022)

Cost: Free!

More info: www.gaybowl2012.com.

Who organized the event: The Denver Gay Bowl Committee, a nonproft with roots in the Denver Gay & Lesbian Flag Football Leauge.

FYI

This tournament features the first ever

women’s division! So ladies, come on out and show your support for female athleticism!

The entire weekend is FREE!

Also, check out the NO-COVER after-parties:

>> Men’s Party: 9 p.m. – Friday, Sept. 21 at the

Denver Wrangler, 1700 Logan St.

>> Women’s Party: 9 p.m. – Friday, Sept. 21

at eden Bar & cuisine Lounge, 3090

Downing St.

>> Dance Party: 9 p.m. – Saturday, Sept. 22 at

X-Bar, 629 E. Colfax Ave.

>> Closing Party: 9 p.m. – Sunday, Sept. 23 at

Cowboy Lounge, 1941 Market St.