Become an Associate

Team Vancouver invites Vancouver LGBT sports  groups to become an Associate Member of Team Vancouver and work with us as we build momentum.

Our goal is to build a closer relationship with the gay and lesbian sporting community which would result in a win-win situation for both groups.

There are numerous benefits of becoming a Team Vancouver Associate:

  1. A direct link to your web site on our Sports Teams and Clubs page.
  2. Exposure to new members. Team Vancouver is becoming a resource centre for people enquiring about the various gay and lesbian sports in Vancouver.
  3. Increased awareness and support of your fundraising activity. Your events will be listed in our calendar of events on our web site. It could also be featured in our Xtra West newsletter.
  4. Access to new volunteers. You may be able to draw on volunteers from other Associates.
  5. Effective communication within the sporting community. Associates will have the opportunity to network with one another, support and promote each others' events, and build a stronger and unified gay and lesbian sporting community.
  6. No Cost. There is no fee to become an Associate.

In return, we ask for your support of Team Vancouver:

  1. Exposure to new members. Team Vancouver is moving away from simply organizing events every four years. We plan to be active post-2006, and require an active membership who supports the gay and lesbian sport movement. New members are welcomed. Board openings are available as well.
  2. Promotion. You promote our events to your membership. The better the turnout, the better the fundraising potential. The monies raised will be used towards uniform discounts and bursary funds.

We have created a Sports Liaison Committee whose mission is “To develop and maintain an ongoing relationship with sport leagues, teams, and individuals”. The Sports Liaison Committee would like to meet with your board to answer any questions you may have of becoming an Associate. We will be contacting you shortly. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact the Committee at sport@teamvancouver.net.