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9 WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR OF TEMPE 11 WELCOME FROM THE CITY OF TEMPE 12 WELCOME FROM THE GREATER PHOENIX EQUALITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 14 EVENTS 16 MAPS 17 COVID POLICY 19 LEAGUES AND HOST CITIES 24 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

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WELCOME FROM THE COMMISSIONER

SHIGEO JAMES IWAMIYA COMMISSIONER WELCOME TO THE ARIZONA GAY BOWL! We are so excited that you are here and participating in this testament to the resilience of our spirit and our comradery through football.

This is the most expanded tournament ever, four open and two women’s+ divisions, and 59 teams – in total, over 1,000 players in all. The NGFFL cannot be prouder to have been able to make this happen despite many obstacles. We thank each and everyone of you who are participating in this event for your support and love of this sport.

We want to take the time to recognize all the hard work the Hawaii and Toronto teams did prior and during the pandemic to be ready for the cancelled 2020 and 2021 programs. We truly wished the postponement and cancelations were not necessary.

Gay Bowls typically are 2-3 years of planning in advance of the tournament.

For Tempe, we had approximately 145 days. As such, I would be remiss if I did not call out and thank the NGFFL Board for stepping up to organize this event, our friends at the PGFFL, and the major sponsors who stepped in at the very last moment to make this event even possible: Phoenix Cardinals, Molson/Coors, The City of Tempe, The NFL, Geology, and many other sponsors for stepping up and take an active role in sponsoring the tournament. Many of our sponsors and all of our board members will be at our events and on the fields, please make them feel welcome and thank them when you can.

Tempe, AZ as our replacement host city has been awesome partner to bring you Gay Bowl 2021. I think you will agree the fields are HOT, not only in the sense that it is a desert and naturally hot, but these are fantastic fields to play flag football on.

The only ask from the city is that we play hard, enjoy the city, but above all be safe and follow the established COVID-19 guidelines.

There is a lot to catch up over the next few days – many games to be played, friendships renewed and new friends to make. We can’t wait to see everyone compete, connect and unite at this year’s Gay Bowl.

On behalf of the Board of the NGFFL, welcome and enjoy! www.CompeteNetwork.com

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WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR

September 22, 2021 September 22, 2021

City of Tempe P.O. Box 5002 City of Tempe 31 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 5002 Tempe, AZ 85280 31 East Fifth Street 480-350-8225 Tempe, AZ 85280 480-350-8225

Corey D. Woods Mayor Corey D. Woods Mayor

Dear National Gay Flag Football Athletes, Dear National Gay Flag Football Athletes, Welcome to the Gay Bowl XXI in Tempe, Arizona! Tempe is proud to host this Welcome to event the Gay Bowl XXI in Tempe, Tempe is proud to host this exciting while celebrating healthy Arizona! competition and honoring inclusiveness. exciting event while celebrating healthy competition and honoring inclusiveness.

The City of Tempe has a long history of support for the LGBTQ+ community. point of pride our history community, that nofor matter your race,community. your religion, The It’s Citya of Tempe has for a long of support the LGBTQ+ age, origin, yourthat gender, your sexual orientation, your It’s ayour point of your pridecountry for ourof community, no matter your race, your religion, you are of welcomed as you are. your sexual orientation, your yourdisabilities, age, your country origin, your gender, disabilities, you are welcomed as you are.

Our city has a tremendous track record hosting high-profile sporting events and to showcase City hosting of Tempe as a fun andsporting safe space for and Our we cityare hasthrilled a tremendous trackthe record high-profile events competition entertainment. we are thrilled toand showcase the City of Tempe as a fun and safe space for competition and entertainment.

While you’re in town, we encourage you to enjoy all the things that Tempe has to offer. Tempe is conveniently located within minutes of Phoenix Sky Harbor While you’re in town, we encourage you to enjoy all the things that Tempe has to International Airport and the other major cities in the Phoenix metro area. Our offer. Tempe is conveniently located within minutes of Phoenix Sky Harbor pedestrian-friendly, historic downtown offers a variety of restaurants, shops and International Airport and the other major cities in the Phoenix metro area. Our entertainment venues. There is always something new and exciting to see and do pedestrian-friendly, historic downtown offers a variety of restaurants, shops and here in Tempe! entertainment venues. There is always something new and exciting to see and do hereOn in Tempe! behalf of the City of Tempe, we thank the National Gay Flag Football League and its participants for making Tempe your home during this time.

On behalf of the City of Tempe, we thank the National Gay Flag Football League and its participants for making Tempe your home during this time.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Corey D. Woods Mayor City Tempe Corey D.of Woods Mayor City of Tempe

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WELCOME FROM THE CITY OF TEMPE

Arizona Gay Bowl Athletes,

Arizona Gay Bowl Athletes,

Welcome to Tempe! On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, thank you for visiting

Tempe.

It is our pleasure to host the Board 2021 National Gay Flag League’s Welcome to Tempe!

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In fact, Gay Bowl is the first large-scale sporting us hopecome that we will begin to seethe even more events come to our city. event to be hosted in Tempe since the lockdown began in March of 2020. Your presence While you arewe in Tempe, we hope youeven find more the time to enjoy our to dining, shopping, gives us hope that will begin to see events come our city. nightlife and outdoor recreation. In the morning, you can enjoy a short hike up "A" for a scenic view of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the surrounding While Mountain you are in Tempe, we hope you find the time to enjoy our dining, shopping, mountain ranges in the distance. Then explore contemporary art at the ASU Art Museum nightlife andbeautiful outdoorflora recreation.

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Then cocktail. explore With contemporary art at ASU Art Museum on Tempe Lake or a poolside dining options thatthe range from Thaifound to Mexican, are sure to satisfy your tastebuds. or the Ethiopian beautiful to flora at the you Desert Botanical Garden.

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entertainment at Arizona Mills or Tempe Marketplace. End the day with a sunset cruise Thank you again and competing in Tempe.

Weoptions hope youthat enjoy yourfrom time on Tempe Town Lakefor orvisiting a poolside cocktail. With dining range both on and off the field.

Please know that you are always welcome in Tempe.

Ethiopian to Thai to Mexican, you are sure to satisfy your tastebuds.

Sincerely,

Thank you again for visiting and competing in Tempe. We hope you enjoy your time both on and off the field. Please know that you are always welcome in Tempe.

Sincerely, Michael Martin Interim President & CEO

Michael Martin Interim President & CEO

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WELCOME FROM GPECC

The Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome you to the Valley of the Sun. We are very proud to be part of the community hosting the historical Gay Bowl XXI in Tempe. Our valley has several historical LGBTQ+ points of interest. Some of the notable ones are electing the first gay mayor nationally here in Tempe, our rainbow crosswalks, the 307 bar, our state’s oldest gay bar dating back to the 40’s and Nicolai De Raylan, one of our first transgender frontiers. We are so proud to add host to the XXI Bowl to this exciting list.

GPECC is the second oldest non-profit LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce in the nation, celebrating our 40th anniversary in 2020. We are proud and honored to be the recipient of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year Award. To be known as the best LGBTQ+ Chamber out of the over 42 in the United States is a real tribute to the dedication and involvement of the LGBTQ+ community of Greater Phoenix.

Representing over 2000 members and individuals in our community, GPECC enjoys a national reputation for being one of the most successful and fastest growing chambers according to the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to promote and support the interests of the LGBTQ+ business community in the Greater Phoenix area. We accomplish this by fostering business growth, visibility, connections, and professional development opportunities. We provide an opportunity for LGBTQ+ business owners and their straight allies to form enduring relationships through professional programming, mixers, networking events, business activism and by supporting Phoenix charitable organizations.

We encourage you to take advantage of area businesses, parks, and cultural institutions while you are visiting. Our rich and diverse fabric of cultures and people translates into one of the most diverse business communities in the country. Please try to make time to support these businesses around the valley. Again, welcome and thank you for your patronage and support!

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1

10:00 am - 6:30pm Event Registration/Check-In Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

6:45am - 10:15am Shuttle Transportation from Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

1:00pm - 3:00pm City Leaders Meeting/Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 1:00pm - 3:00pm New Referees Meeting/Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

7:00am Fields Open for Warm Up Tempe Sports Complex 8401 S. Hardy Road, Tempe, AZ (Parking free but limited to defined areas at the Sports Complex)

3:15pm - 3:45pm Women's Leaders Meeting/ Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

7:00am - 7:00pm On Site Food Trucks Available at Fields

3:15pm - 5:15pm All Referees Meeting/Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

7:50am National Anthems and Field Opening Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm Captains Meeting/Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

8:00am - 7:30pm - Competition

6:45pm - 8:00pm Event Check-In ASU Stadium Southwest Entrance

11:00am - Beer Garden Opens

7:00pm - Doors Open Opening Party ASU Stadium Southwest Entrance (Parking at ASU Stadium Parking - 555 East Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ $16) 7:45pm - 11:00pm Opening Party Festivities - ASU Stadium Sun Deck

9:00am - Hospitality Tent Opens

3:45pm - 7:15pm Shuttle Transportation to Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 9:00pm Join the PGFFL for drink specials at BS West 7125 E 5th Avenue Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (in Old Town Scottsdale)

Pedal Haus and Penasco Tequila Proceeds from the sales of Gay Bowl Brew and Penasco Prickly Pear Margaritas go directly to the NGFFL. Pedal Haus is the official after game restaurant and bar partner of Gay Bowl XXI and this offer is valid anytime from Wednesday to Sunday. See you at Pedal Haus!

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3

6:45am - 10:15am Shuttle Transportation from Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

6:45am - 10:15am Shuttle Transportation from Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

7:00am Fields Open for Warm Up Tempe Sports Complex 8401 S. Hardy Road, Tempe, AZ (Parking free but limited to defined areas at the Sports Complex)

7:00am Fields Open for Warm Up Tempe Sports Complex 8401 S. Hardy Road, Tempe, AZ (Parking free but limited to defined areas at the Sports Complex)

7:00am - 7:00pm On Site Food Trucks Available at Fields

7:00am - 6:00pm On Site Food Trucks Available at Fields

8:00am - 7:30pm Competition (There will be a short break in middle of day.)

8:00am - 6:30pm Competition - (Division Finals will be held in the Afternoon on Special Fields)

9:00am - Hospitality Tent Opens 11:00am - Beer Garden Opens 3:45pm - 7:15pm Shuttle Transportation to Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 9:00pm Join the PGFFL for drink specials at Charlie's Phoenix 727 W Camelback Rd Phoenix AZ 85013 (in Central Phoenix)

The Lynn Lewis Foundation Womens Flag Football Tournament wishes everyone participating in Gay Bowl

9:00am - Hospitality Tent Opens 11:00am - Beer Garden Opens 2:30pm - 6:30pm Shuttle Transportation to Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 7:15pm Doors Open for Closing Party Parking for the Closing Party is Local Street or Public Parking (3rd Street Lot at corner of 3rd/ Mill closest - $15) 8:00pm - 1:00am Closing Party Festivities Tempe Mission Palms Hotel has complimentary shuttle buses to the airport for all hotel guests.

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MAPS FIELD #7

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FIELD #1

FIELD #2

FIELD #3

FIELD #4

FIELD #5

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FIELDS 8, 9, 10 AND 11 ARE IN THE SOFTBALL COMPLEX.

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COVID POLICIES

OFFICIAL COVID-19 POLICY OF THE NGFFL FOR GAY BOWL ARIZONA TOURNAMENT

∙ Participants must have a complete vaccination (2 weeks post final shot from Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J)

∙ OR a Negative PCR Test within 72 Hours from the time of registration at Gay Bowl Arizona

∙ Proof of vaccination or negative PCR Test must be presented at registration

∙ Face Coverings will be required during tournament for all spectators, volunteers, and players when not actively engaged in sport or eating/ drinking.

∙ Self-attestation on symptoms will be declared to gain entry into field space, “If you are unwell, do not attend tournament functions.”

HOST HOTELS

∙ Face Coverings will be required in all public areas of the hotels, except when actively eating or drinking, and can be removed when inside their own hotel room.

∙ Masks will be required for all events and meetings, except for brief moments for official photography and when actively eating or drinking.

TRANSPORTATION

∙ Face Coverings will be required on all official provided transportation (busses) for the duration of the ride

∙ Seats will be sanitized between all rides EVENTS

∙ Face Coverings will be required at all official events, unless to pose for an official photograph (e.g., champion photos, hall of fame inductions, MVP awards, etc) or actively eating or drinking.

∙ Self-attestation on symptoms will be declared to gain entry into events, if you are feeling unwell – DO NOT ATTEND NGFFL EVENTS. The following Covid-19 Testing Sites are available in Tempe, AZ: FastMed Urgent Care 725 South Rural Road, Suite 120,Tempe, AZ 85281 T/F 8-6pm; S/S 8-4pm.

US Rapid Testing (Drive Up) 730 N Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 8:30a-5:30p Daily. *This policy is subject to adjustment to account for then current rules, regulations and laws of the private venues, City of Tempe, the State of Arizona, and the Federal Government of the United States.

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LEAGUES & HOST CITIES

LEAGUES

HOST CITIES Gay Bowl 1: Los Angeles 2002 Gay Bowl 2: San Francisco 2003 Gay Bowl 3: Boston 2003 Gay Bowl 4: Atlanta 2004 Gay Bowl 5: San Diego 2005 Gay Bowl 6: Dallas 2006 Gay Bowl 7: New York City 2007 Gay Bowl 8: Salt Lake City 2008 Gay Bowl 9: Washington DC 2009 Gay Bowl 10: Phoenix 2010 Gay Bowl 11: Houston 2011 Gay Bowl 12: Denver 2012 Gay Bowl 13: Phoenix 2013 Gay Bowl 14: Philadelphia 2014 Gay Bowl 15: San Diego 2015 Gay Bowl 16: Washington DC 2016 Gay Bowl 17: Boston 2017 Gay Bowl 18: Denver 2018 Gay Bowl 19: New York City 2019 Gay Bowl 20: Honolulu 2020 (Cancelled) Gay Bowl 21: Arizona 2021 Gay Bowl 22: Honolulu 2022

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ARIZONA CARDINALS GAME TO BENEFIT PGFFL Join Compete Sports Diversity and the Phoenix Gay Flag Football League (PGFFL) at State Farm Stadium for the Arizona Cardinal’s first ever Cardinals home game benefiting the PGFFL’s scholarship fund.

The game against the Carolina Panthers takes place November 14, 2021 and $5.00 from each ticket goes to the scholarship fund.

Buy tickets online at cardinals.nfl.net or contact Alyssa Mensinger at amensinger@cardinals.nfl.net for details. Go Cards!

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HALL OF FAME PAST INDUCTEES

HALL OF FAME PAST INDUCTEES 2010

2016

Jim Buzinski Cyd Zeigler

Jared Garduno Doug Komlenic Rory Ray Eric Reissner Brandon Waggoner

2011 Demond Adams Ivan Solis Thurman Williams

2012 Shane Kinkennon Sean Rea Robert Sauer Tony Stewart

2013 Mark Barr Wade Davis Molly Lenore

2014 Alon Hacohen Ty Law

2015 Lance Burage Chris Whitlow

2017 Patrick McIntyre Ryan O’Shaughnessy William Ward

2018 Joe Cooper Dave Hamilton Becky Lee Chris C. Maggiano

2019 Darrel Bayani Tyler Foerster Jodie Turner

2020 Michael Annichiarico Jeremiah Phipps O.T. Porter-Fisher Paul Sokolson Jeremy Steslicki

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THANK YOU PGFFL & VOLUNTEERS

We want to take a moment to thank the Phoenix Gay Flag Football League for supporting this year’s Gay Bowl tournament. With very little time in the planning process, PGFFL supported many of the activities of Gay Bowl by planning the events for Friday and Saturday of Gay Bowl. We are happy to be able to partner with the PGFFL to bring the Gay Bowl to the Phoenix area for a historic third time, most of any city in the country, and we couldn’t thank the PGFFL enough for helping us make this happen.

From all of us at the NGFFL, thank you to all of the PGFFL members, fans, and community members. We couldn’t have done it without you!

- The NGFFL Board of Directors

Without our volunteers from all around the city of Tempe, and the surrounding cities, this tournament would not have been possible. We are continuously amazed and humbled by the community support you have provided for the LGBTQ+ community, and can’t thank you enough for creating a difference in our lives. Your time and effort to help foster a more safe and inclusive community goes beyond this Gay Bowl experience. We are so proud to host this tournament in Tempe, and our volunteers have made this weekend possible.

- The NGFFL Board of Directors NGFFL recognizes and appreciates the continued support of NAGAAA.

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club supports the National Gay Flag Football League, and wishes the best of luck to all teams competing in Gay Bowl XXI.