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Announced in Feb 2022, the Gay Games are having a co-host to the originally planned Hong Kong Games as there is just a lack of interest by many parts of the world in going to China at this time from technology concerns to covid aftermath, the Gay Games have taken this drastic measure. 

We are accepting interested players on a rolling basis. Once we have an idea who what the team roster could be we will narrow in on the level of play we sign up the team for. You can opt in for a specific level only. There will be the option of 11v11 or 7v7 formats. 

Join the squad by emailing ryan@grayduckssoccer.com  and/or please join our planning group on Facebook here.  

11v11 on Turf at  

CODE Paradero

Blvd. Gral. Marcelino García Barragán 1820, Atlas, 44870 Guadalajara, Jal.

7v7 on Turf.Grass (TBD) at

Polideportivo CODE Revolución

Av Pablo Neruda 3232, Providencia 2a. Secc, 44630 Guadalajara, Jal.

The two venues are 35 minutes apart by vehicle 55 min by public transit

There will be a host hotel, and we will assess renting Airbnbs as well. We will provide ample opportunity for players to coordinate shared housing, and a preferred hotel. 

Player Fee: $110

Airfare: $800-900

Housing: Minimum $500 likely (think of it as $75 per person a night if sharing a room) Could be less for those sharing beds or using inflatable mattress.

Transportation: $75*

Uniform: >$80*

Total Estimated Goal to Fundraise/Cost:$1,400 per player usually
*This pricing is estimated in March 2023

2023 tournament players, please visit www.ultimatescoreboard.com to log in to your player profiles. 

You will be joining over 9,500 LGBT and Allied athletes, family and friends for two days of exciting athletic competition! This year's soccer tournament will again host the IGLFA Indoor World Championships consisting of 26 teams from the US, Canada, Mexico, UK and possibly elsewhere. 

In 2023, we will bring TWO teams to this tournament a men's D2 team, and a womxn's team. 

**ALL players must be vaccinated, proof will be required. We require all guests attending to also be vaccinated, though the tournament does not require that at this time**

***Only turf cleats are permitted***

Join the squad by emailing ryan@grayduckssoccer.com and joining our group page here: www.facebook.com/groups/lasvegasducks/ 

 ■  Teams will play 7 versus 7 in one of 3 divisions.
 ■  Teams are capped at 13 players.

 ■  A women's tournament will be 7v7 AND 5v5, but our teams will play 7v7 only
 ■  We will be sending 3-5 teams, 1 per division and format so Competitive and Rec level players welcome
 ■  Game format for 12 teams or less is 12-minute halves, one-minute halftime and guaranteed four games. In case of high demand, up to 16 teams will play 8-minute halves, one-minute halftime and guaranteed 6 games. 

 ■  Game times will be Saturday,  7am-7pm and Sunday, 8am-6pm. Games are typically a portion of the time indicated.
 ■  Game Times will be released to the Team Captains ONE WEEK BEFORE via e-mail.
 ■  All Teams are required to check-in a MINIMUM of 30 minutes PRIOR to game time. Failure to do so will result in an automatic forfeit.
 ■  Round Robin play will take place Saturday, which will determine seeding for the Sunday playoffs.

 ■  Two referees per game minimum. Referee decisions are final.
 ■  This tournament is officially sanctioned by the IGLFA, therefore, all IGLFA 7v7 Indoor Tournament rules apply.
 ■  Any red cards from prior sanctioned IGLFA tournaments that have suspensions that need to be served, will carry over.
 ■  IGLFA rules will be followed with the exception of substitutions - unlimited, on the fly and at referee game stoppages.
 ■  Teams will be required to have an affiliation with a parent team that is a current paid member of the IGFLA for the 2018 year.

A new venue is to be announced, the prior venue has been demolished for new construction. 

Player Fee: $75ea

Airfare: $220-$320*

Hotel: $150*+ [Varies based on room sharing, length of stay, and hotel chosen]

Transportation: $25-35*

Uniform: >$100*

Total Estimated Cost:

$400-$500 per player usually

*The pricing is based on costs known and researched in October 2020. These fluctuate weekly. 

Team hotel is TBD

Ryan has led a team to this tournament the past 6 years. 2022 we brought the most players ever with filling 5 teams. Three men's teams and two womxn's teams, with our Division 2 men's team winning it all. 2020 was huge in that we brought our first women's team in addition to two all gender teams. Our D1 team took first yet again, incredible! In 2019 we brought two teams and earned a first and second place finish with both teams in the top division of play. In 2017 and 2018, we placed 2nd in Division 1. In 2016, we placed 3rd in Division 1. It's been an incredible journey each year. 

Announced in 2021, there will be a World Championships in 2024 in Argentina. 

We are accepting interested players on a rolling basis. We have one men's all gender team attending and have 1 or more womxn joining us as a free agent to join other teams attending the tournament. 

Join the squad by emailing ryan@grayduckssoccer.com  and/or please join our planning group on Facebook here.  

TBD

There will be a host hotel, and we will assess renting Airbnbs as well. We will provide ample opportunity for players to coordinate shared housing, and a preferred hotel. 

This will be an expensive trip, but one to which we could fundraise for greatly if persons are interested. 

Player Fee: $150

Airfare: $1,500-$2,700

Housing: Minimum $700 likely (think of it as $100 per person a night if sharing a room)

Transportation: $75*

Uniform: >$115*
Total Estimated Goal to Fundraise/Cost:$2,700-$3,700 per player usually
*This pricing is estimated, a better estimate will be known through your own search

The first ever Desert Pride Cup was this past fall, and we'd love to explore a team attending next time. 

Share your interest in the squad by emailing ryan@grayduckssoccer.com 

The per player cost for playing is $75ea, this is due in order to sign up our team. Up to 13 players may partake. 

Registration includes:

• Tee Shirt
• One Day Tournament 
• Saturday Night Closing Event 
• Enjoy Palm Springs Pride, Southern California’s only in-person 2021 Pride Event
• Discount hotel room rate at The Saguaro Palm Springs,

• 7 v 7 Outdoors on real grass fields
• Rosters open to all genders of all skill levels
• Seeding Games Saturday AM, Playoff Games Saturday PM
• Teams are required to wear matching colored shirts
• Shin guards and appropriate shoes are required
• Unlimited substitutions

Fields: Victoria Park

2744 N Vía Miraleste, Palm Springs, California 92262

 Friday, November:

• Players Arrive & Check-In at the host hotel Saguaro Palm Springs
• Captain & Team Check-In and Registration Party at TBD

Saturday, November: 

• AM Seeding Games
• PM Play-Offs Games
• Evening Closing Party at TBD

Tournament schedule will be finalized in October

Sunday, November:

• Medal Ceremony
• Enjoy Palm Springs Pride

After each days’ events, partake in Palm Springs Pride events with other LGBTQ+ players at local bars, restaurants, lounges in downtown Palm Springs.

Player Fee: $75

Airfare: $200-500

Hotel: $150*

Transportation: $25-35*

Uniform: >$100*

Total Estimated Cost:

$400-$500 per player usually

*The pricing is based on costs known and researched in July 2021. These fluctuate weekly. 

Team hotel/house is TBD. Flying into SNA vs PSP may be a better option. 

We'd like to attend any and all tournaments, and we support you as an individual registering as a free agent at any time. You can find the most current tournament board at www.nagaysoccer.com 

Sometimes we advocate against attending a tournament for a number of reasons, and we'll try to note why anytime we object to the tournament. 

June 2023 - The IGLFA is seeking to host a North American tournament in St Pete, Florida. We vehemently oppose this tournament as we as members of the IGLFA were snubbed in voting on this measure. The tournament was sold essentially to the convention and visitor bureau willing to give money to the IGLFA and free travel for site visits and such. Not to mention the team fee is 30% higher than any other tournament. Lastly, Florida does not deserve to have LGTBQ specific tourism dollars until they behin to reverse course on their hate legislation. 

National Sports Center Blaine Tournamentd - we've encountered numerous incidents with leadership of NSC Blaine soccer events failing basic commitments to inclusion and allyship between 2018 and 2022. We've encountered extreme violence at their tournaments and homophobia, and while that eventually led to the ejection of a team from the tournament 3 games in, it was not without intense advocacy, and they refunded that team in full effectively giving that team no penalty for their harm.