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Varsity Gay League, America's Original Queer+ Recreational Sports League celebrates 2021 with our Annual Sports Festival in San Diego, Labor Day Weekend!!Sponsored by Miller/Coors, Tito's, Mistr, Rich's San Diego, and The San Diego LGBTQ Center.
Labor Day Weekend, Sept 3rd-5th
It’s a weekend of pool parties, bar events, competition and one host hotel!
THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO END THE SUMMER!!
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TOURNAMENT UPDATE 7.14.21
Co-Ed Kickball - 1 Team Spots Remain
Womxn Only Kickball - Sold Out
Soccer - 4 Team Spots
Tennis - 7Team Spots
HOTELROOM BLOCK is SOLD OUT
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750 Queer Friends and Allies from Across the USA!!
We are thrilled to offer 4 sports this year.
Kickball, Dodgeball, Soccer and Doubles Tennis.
All skill levels are welcome to participate!
Space is limited so register early.
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Registration Opens June 1st
All players get a FREE T-SHIRT as well!
More announcements forth coming
regarding gift bags, parties, and drink specials!
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REGISTER AT: Varsitygayleaguehome.leagueapps.com/tournaments
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AFTER THE GAMES ARE DONE:
All Tournament Players get Wristbands to get them into exclusive parties, drink specials and tons of events!
Friday Night: Opening Party at Richs Lounge & Miller Coors Party Bus will drive players to Hillcrest. Celebrate with Cocktails, Flip Cup and Socialization!
Saturday Night: Dance the night away at Richs Nightclub!!
Sunday Afternoon: Lafayette Pool Party where trophies and awards will be given while players swim in one of San Diego's Best Pools!
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HOST HOTEL:
The Lafayette Hotel (https://www.lafayettehotelsd.com/) is our host hotel for the weekend! We have exclusive rates for our visiting players, and fun all weekend!
Gorgeous pool open 10am-10pm. Located in Hillcrest, walking distance from the bars.
1.3 Miles from Kickball/Dodgeball and 3 miles from Tennis/Soccer
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR GROUP ROOM RATE
Individuals can call 619-296-2101 and ask for the Varsity Gay League Room Block
or use this link:
www.lafayettehotelsd.com/groupreservations and entering the group code -VarsityGayLeague- to receive the group rate.
VGL Exclusive Rates: Standard Rooms are $170 a night. Pool Side Rooms are $249 a night.
These rooms WILL SELL OUT.
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PRIZES FOR ALL TOURNAMENTS
The illustrious Varsity Gay League Sports Festival Trophy, Medals and Bragging Rights
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COVID CANCELLATION:
If tournament has to cancel due to the Covid Resurgence, all players will be refunded. We are not responsible for travel costs incurred.
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KICKBALL @ Balboa Park, North Park, Golden Hill Park
Sept 4th and 5th
Co-Ed & Womxn Only Division's
TOURNAMENT DATES:
SATURDAY, Sept 4th and SUNDAY Sept 5th
11am-6pm
36 teams will compete in a 2 Tournament. 2 Divisions will be created.
TOURNAMENT STYLE
VGLSF is a seeded bracket tournament.
Day 1 - Pods of 6 teams will compete in 3 matches in a round robin rotation. Each match will be 40 minutes long. Teams tournament seeding will be determined by their final rank.
Day 2 - Single Elimination tournament. Teams will be seeded into two divisions, A and B.
Brackets will be determined by location and blind draw.
TEAM SIZES:
12 players minimum.
PLAYER COST:
$45 - starting June 1st
$50 - after July 15th
$55 - After August 15th
RULES:
Varsity Gay League Tournament Rules (https://www.dropbox.com/s/6l8e33nkwjxi98z/Kickball%20League%20Rules%202021.pdf?dl=0)
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DODGEBALL 7 V 7 @ Golden Hill Park
Saturday - 11:30am-4pm
Sunday - 11am-3pm
TOURNAMENT STYLE
VGLSports Festival is a seeded bracket tournament.
Day 1 - Each team will compete in 8, 9 minute matches as qualifiers for seeding.
Day 2 - Single Elimination tournament. Teams will compete in 30 minute single elimination matches until the finals which will be 45 minutes.
Brackets will be determined by location and blind draw.
TEAM SIZES:
7 players Per Team
10 maximum on a roster. (only 7 Play)
PLAYER COST:
$45 - starting June 1st
$55 - after July 15th
$65 - after August 15th
RULES:
Varsity Gay League Dodgeball Rules (https://www.dropbox.com/s/6b3c98ujm42pxse/VGL%20Dodgeball%20Rules.pdf?dl=0)
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SOCCER TOURNAMENT@ City Heights Neighborhood Park
Sept 4th and 5th
11am-5pm
12 teams will compete in a 7 V 7, 2 Day Tournament.
TOURNAMENT STYLE
VGLSF is a seeded bracket tournament.
Day 1 - Soccer Teams will compete in 3 matches in a round robin rotation. Each Match will be 40 Minutes with 1/2 break. Teams tournament seeding will be determined by their final rank.
Day 2 - Single Elimination tournament. Teams will be seeded into two divisions, A and B.
Brackets will be determined by location and blind draw.
TEAM SIZES:
12 players minimum.
PLAYER COST:
$45 - starting June 1st
$50 - after July 15th
$55 - After August 15th
RULES:
Varsity Gay League Tournament Rules (https://www.dropbox.com/s/asd9hmf0a2306vk/VGL%20Soccer%20Rules%202021.pdf?dl=0)
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Doubles Tennis @ Peninsula Tennis Courts on the Water
Sept 4th and 5th
Saturday 11am-4pm
Sunday - 11am-4pm
Saturday will be a Round Robin format where the teams will play 3 - 40 Minute Matches.
Match record at the end of the day will determine team's rankings.
Sunday the top 6 teams from each division will make the tournament.
The first two rounds of the tournament will be a standard VGL 8-game pro sets and the final will be a full-length match.
HOW ARE THE ROUND ROBIN GAMES PLAYED?
40 Min Games DAY 1- (5-minute MAX warm-up)
8 game pro set: first to 8 games, win by 2, or 40 minutes
- no-ad scoring
- 7-point tiebreakers
- if players do not complete their match in the allotted time, match wins will be determined by current match points. If the score is a tie, players will play until tie is broken.
SKILL LEVELS
Beginners: equivalent to USTA ranking 2,0-3,0 (beginner to the sport)
Intermediate: equivalent to USTA ranking 3,5-4.5 (recreational competitor)
Masters: equivalent to USTA ranking 4.5-up (competitor with USTA and/or college experience)
RULES
All matches will follow standard ITF/USTA rules of play
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Email [email protected] or [email protected]
See you there!!!
#TEAMVGL
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Find out more about VarsityGayLeague @ Varsitygayleague.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, 2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, United States
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