FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Opening Party & Player Check-In
KICKING OFF THE TOURNAMENT!
Get ready to bring the hype! Before the whistle blows and the competition heats up, join us for our Official Opening Party & Player Check-In. This is your chance to grab your exclusive swag, and size up the competition in a social atmosphere with great music, cocktails and mocktails! Not to mention meet the icon behind the "Holding Space" viral moment. So rally your team and come ready to celebrate. The road to the championship starts here!
You won't want to miss our extra special guest: “Holding Space” podcast host, celebrated journalist, It Gets Better board member, and former Editor-in-Chief of The Advocate, Tracy E. Gilchrist will kick us off with welcome remarks along with members of BARS’s board and leadership team.
What to Expect:
- Player Check-In: Make it official! Confirm your spot in the tournament.
- Swag Bag Pick-Up: Score your exclusive tournament gear, including a limited edition branded tote bag and tournament t-shirt.
- Wristbands: You'll also pick up your weekend wristbands. Make sure you wear your wristbands all weekend to claim your drink specials at our weekend parties.
- Meet & Mingle: Connect with fellow players in all sports, and enjoy a great evening of socializing, music, and good vibes before the games begin on Saturday.
Location: The Dickens - 783 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Locations & Venues
Click an event below for location details
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Opening Party (Oct. 2)
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Pickleball Tournament (Oct. 3)
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Bowling Tournament (Oct. 1)
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Kickball Tournament (Oct. 3 & 4)
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Dodgeball Tournament (Oct. 3)
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WTNB+ Post-Play (Oct. 3)
Wilka's Sports Bar
241 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
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Open/Mixed Post-Play (Oct. 3)
G Lounge
225 W 19th Street, New York, NY 10011
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Closing Party (Oct. 4)
