Come out and meet the organizers and participants from the various GLBT sports and recreation groups in Edmonton, as Team Edmonton is puts on their annual Mixer on February 27th. The much anticipated event is happening at the Art Gallery and Creations Lounge at the Sawridge Inn.

Keith Andony, Team Edmonton organizer, is very excited about this event; all 28 of Edmonton’s LGBTQ sports and recreation groups have been invited. Team Edmonton also partners with local community groups such as HIV Edmonton, Edmonton Queer Professionals, Womonspace, and Calgary based groups like AARGA and Apollo, some of whom will also be present at the event.

Not only is the Team Edmonton Mixer promising to be a night of fun and entertainment, it will also give people an idea of the over 28 different activities that Edmonton sporting group provides. Athletes that will be attending the Western Cup on April 1-3 are strongly encouraged to come as well. Andony says, “If there are any Edmonton athletes who would like to participate in Western Cup, they can register with Apollo that evening. The sports planned include Badminton, Bowling, Curling, Hockey, Running, Swimming, and Volleyball.”

When asked about Team Edmonton’s role in its LGBT community he responded, “Team Edmonton became an official society in 2007 and keeps as its main goal, the promotion of GLBT sports and recreation in the city. We operate a website at www.teamedmontion.ca that keeps the community informed and up-to-date on the latest activities in the city and send out a monthly newsletter to members. We also work to promote Edmonton’s participation in national and international GLBT sporting events. Memberships are available at the Annual Mixer and Silent Auction Celebration on the Square (Pride Week) and the Annual General Meeting.”

Admission to the event is a free, however you must be 18 or older to attend as it is a licensed liquor establishment. There will be a silent auction, the funds from which Andony explains go directly to Team Edmonton to continue supporting their affiliated groups and make it possible for new initiatives.

Team Edmonton would like to thank all of its volunteers and sponsor that assisted in helping this event to happen. Out of down guests attending the event receive a special Team Edmonton Rate of $99 per night if they decide to stay.