#THEGAYMES - TEAM REGISTRATION

We are realllly sick of hearing that just because you are trans or gender diverse, neurodiverse or disabled you aren’t welcome in sports/movement spaces. 

Ugh gross

Human movement and sport are a basic human right

FOR US ALL.

The connection between mind and body is a beautiful and powerful thing.

It's time to remind folks of the joy, affirmation, and inclusion in movement. 

All bodies, identities, and abilities are welcome and able to participate in sports.

 💅THE GAYMES 💅

SATURDAY, SEPT 14TH

BUILD A TEAM, GRAB A MATE, OR JOIN A CREW OF LEGENDS AND WE WILL PAIR YOU UP

10 TEAMS WALK-IN

NO ONE WALKS OUT UNLESS THEY WORK TOGETHER

4 EVENTS

• STRENGTH - Time to pick up heavy things, again and again (Accumulative Lifting Total)
• ENDURANCE - As many reps as possible during a time cap (Accumulative Body Weight Rep Total)
• BIG STOOPID & SILLY - Let's have some fun (Cheeky surprise - Requires a bot of cardio but focus under pressure)
• BIG FINALE ELEGANZA - We always put on a show (Get ready to be an inspiration - First team across the line, multi station relay event)

Teams that wish to be held to a score count will accumulate a total across the day

THE GAYMES ARE HERE TO REMIND THAT WHEN WE COME TOGETHER AS PEOPLE WE ARE STRONG, WE ARE POWERFUL, AND WE CAN HOLD SPACE & COMPASSION WHILE SHOWCASING OUR STRENGTH, GRIT AND PERSEVERANCE. 

NOW MORE THAN EVER WE NEED TO REMIND OURSELVES AND EXTENDED QUEER/ALLIED COMMUNITIES THAT WE ARE CAPABLE OF INCREDIBLE THINGS WHEN WE PUT EVERYTHING ASIDE AND WORK TOGETHER !!!

YOU... 

YES YOU..

YOU CAN DO THIS!

YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU RELEASE & WE CANNOT WAIT TO CELEBRATE YOUR EFFORTS. 

All competitors/team coaches/individuals will be sent out a questionnaire for their team a month out to get individual specifics so we can ensure the appriorate challenge is allocated to the correct human.

To Level the playing field, folks will need to select a movement category to ensure we can create as close to fair starting position for all folks, no matter where you begin. All selections will be confirmed and validated by the T Gen coaches to ensure as much fairness as possible. 

• Competition level - You will be held to pre-selected weights on the bar or movement standards strictly. For those who want to push and see what amazing things our bodies are capable. 
• Scaled (For the semi-regular mover, you know your way around the gym a bit however limited exposure to pushing their limits)
• Adaptive - (Wheelchair users, movement limitations, physical disabilities)
• Level playing field though 😜✌️

No matter who you are, you can still have a go, and we would love to see you there. All have options for affirmed gender identity, and experience level to dictate so we can set their respective challenges, and to not select at all. 

Time to come together as a team, Naarm.

Let's level the playing field, get behind everyone no matter where they begin or end. 

Its about showing up for yourself & being who you needed when you were growing up.

Spectators encouraged.

Community BBQ will be available and some cute local businesses/services & cute stuff on the day for folks to have a look at between events.

TEAM REGO'S (4ppl ) - Once completed you will be sent an email & link to your coaches directly to organise the registration fee & info required to build an epic and equal day.

INDIVIDUAL REGO - starting 29th July Monday, If you don't have a team, you can be registered as an individual and we will pair you up with some cool peeps. 

Movements: We encourage you to start including the following in your training plans

• Barbell/Trap Deadlifts/ Wheelchair Deadlifts 
• Air Squats
• Push ups
• Sprawls/Burpees
• Tires Flips
• Overhead Press - DB/KB
• Bear Crawls
• Med Ball Slams

All movements will be adapted to the category/access needs.

Full Event Details will be provided over the few weeks so you will have time to practice

We have spent a lot of time working out how to balance the various intersections or sports governance and we encourage folks to judge their capacity as to whether they engage with this. We acknowledge that because of the beautifully diverse humans we are, is it (at least as far as we know) humanly impossible to remove every single barrier. We have just removed as many barriers as possible to provide the most access to all. We encourage collaborators & volunteers that want be apart of this journey. The aim of this event to bring people closer together, inspire action and celebrate those who are taking a chance for themselves 

We are not Dr's or Mental health professionals. Please seek the support appropriate for your needs. 

#teamtgen humbly recognises the sovereignty of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrungpeople of the Kulin Nation, on whose lands and waters we live and work. We pay respect to their culture and traditions, and their Elders past and present. Colonisation is ongoing and sorvergity was never ceded. Always was, always will be.