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Boston Gay Basketball League Announces Tea Party Classic III

BOSTON, MA July 17, 2000- The Boston Gay Basketball League (BGBL) has announced plans for the return of its annual national gay basketball tournament, the Boston Tea Party Classic, this year to be held Columbus Day Weekend, October 7th and 8th at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. After a year's hiatus, the tournament emerges this year stronger than ever, with a full complement of teams expected to join several Boston teams in competition. In an effort to make the tournament international, additional energy has been spent inviting Canadian and European teams as well.

An exciting addition to this year's tournament is an alliance with the Boston chapter of GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network). This organization's mission is to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation. A Friday evening forum and benefit basketball game will bring together gay and straight athletes, students, coaches, athletic directors, and community members to foster new cooperation and understanding.

Teams of all abilities are encouraged to participate in the tournament. Registration fees are $350 per team prior to September 1st, $400 after September 1st and before the deadline of September 22nd. All teams are guaranteed 4 games, 3 in the round robin pool play. Teams will then be seeded in two divisions, and the single-elimination final rounds will be played. Tournament related social events are also scheduled throughout the weekend.

For more information, visit the Boston Gay Basketball League web site at http://www.bgbl.com or send an email to btpc@geocities.com . You can also call the league's hotline at 617-426-4669, or write them at P.O. Box 1159, Boston, MA, 02117-1159.

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