June 2018 Newsletter
Check out our website at teamedmonton.ca!
Spring Schedule
Sundays – 10:00am  Running | 5:00pm Dodgeball
Mondays – 7:15pm Dragon Boating
Tuesdays – 3:00pm, 5:30pm Kung Fu |  8:30pm Water Polo
Wednesdays – 6:30pm Cycling | 7:00pm Yoga | 7:15pm Dragon Boating
Thursdays – 3:00pm, 5:30pm Kung Fu
Fridays
Saturdays – 10:00am Kung Fu
Updates
Volunteer for Pride!
Show your support for Team Edmonton and our mission to encourage LGBTQ2+ sport and recreation by volunteering with us at the 2018 Edmonton Pride Parade on Saturday, June 9! 

We are still seeking volunteers to walk with us in the parade, and to help out at our exhibitor booth.

ESSC LGBTQ+ Leagues
The Edmonton Sport and Social club is introducing two LGBTQ+ and ally leagues this upcoming Summer season!

Mondays: Recreational Slo-Pitch
Thursdays: Recreational 6’s Beach Volleyball

Both leagues start July 6 and run for eight weeks. Register by June 20. Entry for the season is $110 individual and $95 per person in a small group. All skill levels welcome!

Full details on the ESSC website.
Homos + Hammer Curls:
Pride Week Edition
QUEERFLEX is running 6 different events over Pride Week: a bootcamp, pole fitness, yoga, dance, self defence, and kickboxing!

All bodies and experience with fitness welcome. Admission is pay-what-you-can.

Tickets and more information can be found at the QUEERFLEX website.
Active Sports and Recreation
Archery
If you've always wanted to try your hand at archery, here's your chance to learn from an experienced archer who enjoys mentoring others.

When : TBD, check  Facebook  for updates.

Contact : Jesse at
Choir
Hey, little songbird, Edmonton Vocal Minority (EVM), Edmonton's queer choir, wants you. EVM is a fun, friendly group that welcomes singers of all abilities and experience levels. They perform several concerts throughout the year. 

Cycling
Cycling
Have fun exploring the city, and meet others in the cycling community!

Weather permitting. All abilities welcome. Bring a helmet and bike bell. Cycling gloves, liquid refreshment, and a lock can make your ride more enjoyable.

We meet at the east edge of the Legislature pools at 6:30pm. Rides last about an hour and a half.

When: Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Where: Legislature Pools, east edge


Dodgeball
Dodge, duck and dive with drop-in dodgeball! Bring: water, kneepads (optional).
 
Parking is available, though they are mostly paid lots ($8 for two hours), Dodgeball itself is free of charge.

When : Sundays, 5:00-7:00pm
Where : Royal Alexandra Hospita gymnasium,
O n the west side in the
Community Services Centre.

Dragon Boating
Join the Flaming Dragons as they paddle their way to the finish line at Telford Lake and on the North Saskatchewan River! 

Paddling season ends with participation at the Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival on August 17-19, 2018.

When: Mondays and Wednesdays,
7:15-9:00pm until June 13,
7:00-8:30pm June 18 to August 15

Gayming
Join forces with Rainbow Road YEG and take part in monthly socializing / gaming events!

When: TBD

Running
Free!
 
Runs are 7km, followed by coffee.
 
Runs are outdoors, with a rough temperature cutoff of -15. 

When: Sundays, 10:00 a.m. 
Where: Kinsmen Sports Centre, inside 
main entrance

Yoga
This class will be a warm flow class, good for beginners to advanced yogis. No experience needed — you will get a good workout, stretch and some peace of mind!
 
The room is heated to 28-30*C/ 82-86*F. Classes are $12 for Team Edmonton members.

All you need is loose clothing, a mat and towel (which you can rent), and some water. There are change rooms and showers provided on site, or you can come changed and ready to go. 

Be Hot Yoga is a gay-owned studio that has been running for over a decade. We consider ourselves an ally to our community and all are welcome and celebrated in our studio. 

Teacher and owner Jason Morris has been teaching yoga for a decade in Edmonton and and around the world at some of the biggest festivals, and hosting private retreats in sunny destinations for years. He can provide variations for beginners to advanced yogi's alike.

When: Wednesdays, 7:00–8:15pm,
Starting June 1
Where: Bē Hot Yoga

Water Polo
During coached practices, you'll learn gameplay fundamentals, strategy, and work on skill development.
 
All levels welcome!

When: Tuesdays, 8:30-9:45pm
Where: NAIT Pool, 11665 109 St.

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Community Services
About Team Edmonton
Team Edmonton is a 100% volunteer-run community-based non-profit that supports LGBTQ2+ friendly sports and recreation in Edmonton by encouraging participation in inclusive, affordable activities throughout the city.
Team Edmonton would like to thank the City of Edmonton for the support they proivide us through the Community Investment Operating Grant. 
Mailing Address: 
 
Team Edmonton
PO Box 47164, Edmonton Centre
Edmonton, AB
T5J 4N1