Dodgeball play starts March 6
The World Dodgeball Society, a sports and social organization based on nostalgia and camp of the '80s, will start league play March 6.
FFC Gold Coast, 1030 N. Clark, is hosting an open gym. No experience is necessary and leagues are played with soft no-sting balls.
Teams and individuals are encouraged to sign up in advance. Teams consist of 20 players, with a minimum of five women. Cost for the season is $55 per person, which includes nine to 10 50-minute games, a T-shirt and the chance to meet and even network.
Inexperienced players can learn the rules and practice their skills at open gyms, at Sunday matches held at 11:45 p.m. and 12:45 p.m.. Cost for the two-hour open gym is $5, and anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to drop by.
For more information please visit: http://dodgeball4ever.com/balls/staypuft-chicago-goldcoast-home.
LPL bowling event March 19
Lincoln Park Lagooners will hold a "Candlelight Bowl" Saturday, March 19, at Timber Lanes, 1851 W. Irving Park. Registration is at 8:30 p.m.; bowling starts at 9:30 p.m.
Two-person teams will compete, with a fee of $30 per person. First prize is $100, second is $75 and third is $50.
Reserve spots by March 12 at www.LPLChicago.com or 773-742-0793.
Results in 1st U.S. gay polo tourney
The First Annual U.S. West Coast Gay Polo Tournament was held Feb. 20 at the Eldorado Polo Club in Indio, Calif.
The event was organized by the Gay Polo League (GPL), which is based in Los Angeles, Calif. According to GPL President Chip McKenney, the first-place team members was composed of Richard Cote (Canada), Gordon Ross (Canada), Hal Swanson (United States) & professional player Caroline Anier (France); Miss Lilly's Trading Company sponsored the squad.
The second-place team (GPL-NY Rough Riders Team) comprised Dan Hayia, Dan Hoffman, Talbot Logan and professional player Erik Wright.
The International Gay Polo Tournament will take place Saturday, April 2, at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Fla.
For more information, visit www.gaypolo.com .