CMSA August 2022 Member Newsletter

Come play with us!

CMSA New Main Board, Liaison Assignments, and More!

ABOUT CMSA

The Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) is the largest not-for-profit LGBTQ+ sports organization in the Midwest. We offer recreational and competitive level play in a variety of athletic leagues throughout the year. The league is open to all persons who wish to play, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity.

CMSA HAPPENINGS

We want to thank our outgoing CMSA Executive Board members, Michael Richardson, Chris Rinere, and Drew Ladochi for their passion, leadership skills, and volunteering their time to our organization. They led our organization through a challenging time and instituted significant changes for the betterment of our organization. Best wishes and thank you to each of you.

NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

Pete Gately, President

Katie Nieme, Vice President, Athletics

Nancy Hitt, Vice President, Operations

Adam Whittaker, Secretary

Jeremiah Stevens, Treasurer

We have received numerous applications for the six appointed positions to the Board and we are conducting interviews now.

NEW LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS

Badminton: Pete Gately

Basketball, Open: Katie Nieme

Basketball, Women’s: Katie Nieme

Cornhole: Adam Whittaker

Dodgeball, Open: Katie Nieme

Dodgeball, Women’s: Katie Nieme

eSports: Katie Nieme

Football, Open: Nancy Hitt

Football, Pride Bowl: Nancy Hitt

Football, Women’s: Nancy Hitt

Kickball: Katie Nieme

Pool: Adam Whittaker

Soccer: Adam Whittaker

Soccer, Pride on the Pitch: Adam Whittaker

Softball, Open: Pete Gately

Softball, Women’s: Pete Gately

Table Top: Katie Nieme

Ultimate: Nancy Hitt

Volleyball, Beach: Nancy Hitt

Volleyball, Open: Nancy Hitt

Volleyball, Women’s: Nancy Hitt

COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers for two committees. Data Analysis, which will include looking into possible alternatives to LeagueApps; and, Insurance Review, which will review our current insurance policies and ensure they meet our needs at a reasonable cost. If either of these committees are of interest to you, please contact us at board@chicagomsa.org

CORNHOLE

CMSA Cornhole is planning a first-ever Fall Cornhole League on Monday evenings from mid-September to mid-November. Look for information to be released soon! For more information or questions, contact Greg Marquis at cornhole@chicagomsa.org.

CMSA PRIDE BOWL

CMSA hosted a successful Pride Bowl from June 23rd-25th. Chicago was represented by 7 teams in the open and women's + divisions. Overall, 150 athletes and officials affiliated with CMSA participated. The Chicago Freeze (Open A) and Chicago Surge (Women's + B) both won their respective championships. Additionally, Tito's Vodka made charitable donations to the Center for Black Equity, the Trevor Project, and the Point Foundation on behalf of our championship teams. This event has become THE destination for high level inclusive flag football in the NGFFL footprint. A championship celebration and fall flag football kickoff is tentatively scheduled for July 23rd at Replay Lakeview beginning at 6pm.