Aug. 7, 2002
All publications Front Page Nightspots Blacklines En La Vida Out! Resource Guide Current WCT Issue	Sports Shorts The Second City Tennis Classic (formerly known as CIITC), sanctioned by the Gay & Lesbian Tennis Alliance, marked its 14th year in 2002. Held from Aug. 1-4, 163 participants competed in this tournament, hosted by Second City Tennis, a CMSA league. There were at least two people who have participated since the tournament's inception: John Louko, the current tournament director, and George Thompson, a Gay Games gold medalist. While most tournaments have four divisions, SCTC boasts five. These include Open, A, B, C, and D in both Singles and Doubles. Essentially, there is a skills division for everyone, from beginners to super advanced. One shortfall of this tournament is that women have not been drawn to it in large numbers. This year there was only one. The participants are from 18 states and several past winners have come from California and Minnesota.   Team Chicago meets Monday, Aug. 12, to plan outreach to individuals and sports organizations in connection with the Sydney Gay Games in November. Starts 6 p.m., Lakeview East Chamber, 3030 N. Broadway, (312) 409-5155, www.teamchicago.org Chicago Gay Hockey Assoc. has been hosting drop-in sessions at rinks around the city to gauge interest and recruit players for potential winter leagues, both competitive and recreational, women and men; (773) 509-6398; chicagogayhockey@aol.com. Team Destiny is headed for the Gay Games women's softball tournament in Sydney this fall. But to do so, they need to raise additional funds. One benefit will be a Golf Outing Sat., Aug. 10 at the Palos Municipal Golf Course, 7301 W. 105th (just west of Harlem), in Palos Hills, (708) 599-0202 for directions. A picnic will be at Swallow Cliff Forest Preserve, at 121st and LaGrange (Mannheim) from noon-dark. Golf/picnic fee $50, picnic $20, family fee $30 for picnic. Call (773) 376-3259 or amyzngraz@att.net to register. Chicago Energy is raising funds to travel to the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance international softball tournament in Portland this August. The women's team has placed in previous Gay World Series (second in 1999, fifth in 2000, fourth last year). Donations are tax deductible. Call Teresa at (773) 383-7991 or Kim at (773) 383-9260. Howard Brown Health Center has been chosen by the Illinois Gay Rodeo Association (ILGRA) as one of their charity partners for this year's Windy City Rodeo, Aug. 24-25 at the Wind Dancer Ranch in Crete. ILGRA is a non-profit for women and men dedicated to raising funds for community-related charities through functions proceeding and including an annual amateur rodeo. Proceeds from the event will benefit Howard Brown Health Center and two other non-profit organizations. The Windy City Athletic Association (WCAA) Wednesday Night Mixed      Bowling League announces the formation of its annual winter league for the 2002-2003 season. Free bowling and registration is Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 6:45 p.m.      Registration fee is $30. The league will start Aug. 28; Marigold Bowling Lanes, 828 W.      Grace St. The league is ABC/WIBC sanctioned. Call Austin Hohlt at (773)755-3975.
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