Being an active sporting gay or lesbian in The Netherlands is in most cases easier than in a lot of other countries. Helping less fortunate gays and lesbians throughout the world becoming active members of the sporting community is a tradition of the EGLSF, which will be upheld in Utrecht.

The organisation has reserved a substantial part of our budget for outreach and will play an active role in encouraging the gay and lesbian community, (gay and lesbian) business and city government to create a financial, social and secure environment for athletes who are really eager to practice sports in their countries.

Target Areas

There are three target areas: East European Countries, the Caribbean part of the European Community and the sister cities of Utrecht.

The very good relationship between the Nat Utrecht swimmers and swimmers from several East European countries, has already resulted in the founding of a new swimming club in Budapest (Hungary).
The secretary of the board of the EuroGames Utrecht Foundation is going to persuade several Caribbean gays and lesbians to come to Utrecht.
The city of Utrecht has been actively stimulating gay and lesbian emancipation in her sister cities, León in Nicaragua and Brno in the Czeck Republic. EuroGames Utrecht wants to add sports to the list of emancipation and invite active gays and lesbians of our sister cities to join.

The Outreach Program
The Outreach Plan can offer:
  • Participation in the tournament
  • Participation in the brunch
  • Participation in several cultural events
  • Participation in parties
  • Hosted housing
  • Contribution in the travel costs.

Application by Form
If you want to apply for the Outreach Program then you are most welcome to fill in the Outreach Application Form, which can be found in the Registration Pages.
Please apply for the Outreach Program before you make any sports registrations.
All registrations you've made before applying for the Outreach Program will not be refunded!