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e-co-play n (1999): fair play or sportsmanship
that encompasses an environmental ethic including 1: enriching nature 2: saving energy 3: reducing material consumption.
e-co-play-er n (1999): one who embodies ecoplay. |
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 News
GSA Partners with USA Water Ski
GSA made a splash with USA Water Ski, largely thanks to Gainesville, Florida Team Captain Leon Larson. USA Water Ski, the U.S. member of the International Water Ski Federation, will now fly GSA ecoflags at all its major events and include an environmental awareness brochure in its event packets. Larson heads the Waterways Education program for USA Water Ski and chairs the IWSF Environmental Committee. See www.usawaterski.org to learn more. |
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GSA on Ice, Part 2
GSA-New York joined 25,000 well-bundled attendees at the Knickerbocker Ice Festival at Rockland Lake State Park, N.Y., to honor the Palisades Interstate Park Commission of New York and New Jersey for its work to preserve the region’s natural heritage and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Attendees at the eco-friendly festival ate with compostable utensils and enjoyed solar and hydrogen energy demonstrations. The annual event also commemorated Rockland Lake’s history and the 400th anniversary of the Hudson River’s discovery. For more, check out www.knickerbockericefestival.com. |
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GSA-New York Team Captain, Kevin Trotta, presents an ecoflag to Palisades Interstate Park Commission Executive Director, Jim Hall |
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Upcoming Events
Urban Assault Ride
Just when you thought those Tucson races were over, New Belgium Brewing brings you another chance to ride. Tucson’s first Urban Assault Ride, a bike scavenger hunt and obstacle course, will take place April 19 and benefit local nonprofits like... Global Sports Alliance USA.
Register by April 17 to celebrate bikes, beer and sustainable living (they even have mobile solar panels to power the event). For more information, go to www.urbanassaultride.com. |
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GSA in City Hall
GSA USA President, Jane Poynter, has been appointed to the Climate Change Committee of Tucson, which will advise the city’s mayor and council on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and coping with the social and economic shifts climate change will bring to the local community.
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Welcome Spotlight
GSA welcomes our new Green Sporting Events Director, Dina Delaney.
A black belt in Tae Kwan Do and an avid runner and cyclist, Dina brings an athlete’s focus to our efforts to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable practices in sporting events and communities across the country. |
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Sports Eco-Tip
Helping Earth by Helping Out, Part 1
Because there’s nothing more sustainable than giving back to your community and environment—especially when the need is greatest—GSA is highlighting some fun ways to put your skills to work for the world. Even a little time can make a big difference. Got a couple of hours after practice? Consider doing a bit of “citizen science.” The North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP) needs volunteer observers to collect data on local frog and toad populations, which are declining worldwide. With only a couple of hours and a car, you can help scientists track how well amphibians are doing in your community—and step up to the plate for the planet’s health.
Visit the NAAMP website to see if your state is participating. |
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