| What is NAGAAA? |
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The North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA)
was created in 1977 to be a nonprofit, international organization,
comprised of men and women dedicated to promoting amateur athletics
specifically for the gay and lesbian community. |
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There were two divisions in NAGAAA - the Open Division and
the Women's Division. In late 2007, the Women's Division chose to
leave the NAGAAA organization and form their own organization, the
Amateur Sports Alliance of North America. (ASANA) with 26 member
leagues. Currently, NAGAAA has 34
Open Division Leagues. These Leagues make up the membership of
NAGAAA in the United States and Canada. |
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NAGAAA is divided into
four subdivisions: A, B, C and D. These subdivisions pertain
to the skill level of play - A being the most skilled and D
being the least skilled.
This separation allows everyone to find a
level of play which suits their skills and participation level. |
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NAGAAA provides leagues with the opportunity to travel to
member cities in order to meet and compete with gay and lesbian athletes
from across North America. In its annual winter meetings, NAGAAA
informs member cities of upcoming tournaments, including the GSWS, which
is held each year in a different member city. |
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