Who We Are
Team New York (TNY) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
that has been a community resource network for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) athletes,
artists, sports & cultural organizations, and their friends and supporters for over twenty-five years.
Team New York was inspired by the 15 New Yorkers who attended Gay Games I in San
Francisco in 1982. The organization was formed soon after, and helped almost 300 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
(LGBT) athletes and artists from metro-NY participate at Gay Games II in 1986. A non-profit 501(c)(3) and an all-volunteer
organization, TNY has been dedicated to facilitating similar participation in the quadrennial Gay Games
and OutGames ever since.
What We Do
Team New York promotes the principles espoused by the Gay Games: inclusion, participation and personal best.
Team New York organizes, promotes, and supports athletes and artists, as well as sports and cultural
organizations from the tri-state area that participate in events sponsored by the Federation of Gay Games
(FGG) and the Gay & Lesbian International Sports Association (GLISA); TNY shall underwrite a portion of
participation expenses, as determined by criteria set by the Board of Directors, for each of its members
who participate in the Gay Games, OutGames and/or other similar events. In addition to supporting and
networking with existing local sports and cultural organizations, in preparation for national and international
activities, through its website, newsletter, and e-mail distribution.
Team New York serves as a tri-state area resource network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
(LGBT) athletes and artists, sports and cultural organizations and supporters. Team New York fosters
personal growth, self-esteem, and confidence by facilitating participation in national and international
athletic and cultural events.
Team New York works cooperatively with Out of Bounds NYC in support of LGBT athletic
events and competitions that take place in the greater New York City area.
Team New York shares a database of local athletes with Out of Bounds NYC, to facilitate the
distribution of information and improve networking resources for its members. Team New York and
Out of Bounds NYC produce year-round athletic and cultural events,
coordinate networking and
social activities, and sponsor fund-raising activities in the metro-NY area and promote these events
through their respective websites and e-newsletter.
Our Members
The membership of Team New York reflects the wide diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. It is made up of athletes, artists,
and many others who participate in the quadrennial Gay Games
and OutGames.
How We Help Our Members
For the first time in the history of Team New York, our Membership is absolutely FREE.
Being a member of TNY offers many benefits, including:
- Making Friends and Meeting Others with Similar LGBT Sports & Cultural Interests
- Opportunities to Save Money / Reduce Costs
- Increased Access to LGBT Sports & Cultural Resources, Including News of Upcoming Events
- Contributing to the Community
- Improving LGBT Visibility
- Making Your Voice Heard / Creating Change
- Invitations to LGBT Social Events
How Can You Help Us?
Donation amounts also welcome; all amounts are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Membership is open to all who want to stay informed about the latest LGBT sports and cultural events going on in the metro-NY area, around the country, and the world.
Team New York welcomes individuals, organizations and businesses to become official sponsors of our organization.
The smallest contribution can assist Team New York and every donation is truly appreciated.
We accept donations of any amount.
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