May 2018 Newsletter
Check out our website at teamedmonton.ca!
Spring Schedule
Sundays – 10:00am  Running | 5:00pm Dodgeball
Mondays
Tuesdays – 3:00pm, 5:30pm Kung Fu |  7:30pm Swimming |  8:30pm Water Polo
Wednesdays – 7:00pm Yoga
Thursdays – 3:00pm, 5:30pm Kung Fu |  7:00pm Swimming
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 seeking volunteers to walk with us in the parade, and to help out at our exhibitor booth.

Homos + Hammer Curls
Get your flex on in support of the Alberta Sex Positive Education and Community Centre (ASPECC) with Kyle from QUEERFLEX, Toni from In Your Boots Fitness and a whole shwack of your queer and allied peers. All bodies and experiences with fitness are welcome!

Pay-What-You-Can (suggested $10-$15) through Eventbrite or email queerflex@gmail.com to make arrangements.

When: Sunday, May 20, 12:30pm–2pm
Where: Borden Park
7507 Borden Park Road
dragon boat
Dragon Boat
Try out dragon boating this spring/summer with The Flaming Dragons, Edmonton's first and only LGBTQ2+ dragon boat team. Both novice and experienced paddlers welcome!

The Flaming Dragons have earned a reputation in the dragon boat community as a credible competitor, placing in the top ranks various years since their start in 2009.

This year, the Flaming Dragons have enough for TWO teams, but there's still room for more! 

The 2018 season starts Wednesday, May 23. The festival takes place August 17-19.

Join the Facebook group for more info.
QUEERFLEX Save the Date Fundraiser Volunteers
QUEERFLEX is seeking volunteers for their next Save the Date fundraiser on Saturday, August 25, 2018!

Opportunities include joining the event planning committee, donating items to the silent auction, sponsoring the event, or volunteering on the day-of.

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. 

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.

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

Swimming
Dive in and join the Making Waves Aquatics Club. All levels welcome, from beginner to competitive.

Certified Coach. Practice fees vary. If you're just testing the waters, your first swim is FREE!

When: Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm 
      Thursday 7:00-8:00pm
Where: NAIT Pool, 11665 109 St 

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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

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On Hiatus – Stay updated on our Facebook Group.
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