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News

GSA in Print
Our own New York Team Captain, Kevin Trotta, appeared in the Feb. 23 issue of Athletic Turf online magazine. In “Earth Day Every Day”, Trotta calls on turf managers and sports enthusiasts everywhere to get off the bench and into the game of sustainability, and promotes GSA as one way to inspire that kind of initiative. Thanks, Kevin!

GSA and STMA are teaming up to green the turf world.
STMA’s 2,500+ members manage sports fields and facilities at schools, parks and professional sports stadia across the United States, and they share GSA’s commitment to promoting good environmental stewardship in sports. GSA and STMA have jointly issued guidelines for running a sustainable sporting event. These guidelines, co-authored by Jane Poynter and GSA-NY's Kevin Trotta (also an STMA member), are based on GSA-USA's Ecoflag Event Pledge. Check them out on STMA's Environmental Stewardship page.

Upcoming Events

Urban Assault Ride
Don’t miss Tucson’s first Urban Assault Ride, a bike scavenger hunt and obstacle course. Brought to you by New Belgium Brewing, the ride 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

More Arizona Riding
Perimeter Bicycling is at it again. Join over 1,300 cyclists for these great springtime rides to benefit local nonprofits, including GSA:

18th El Tour de Phoenix
Bicycle 74 or 26 miles or in Kids & Family Fun Ride of 4 or 1/4-mile events
Saturday, April 4, 2009

23rd Tour of Tucson Mountains
Bicycle 70 or 27 miles or in Pizza Hut Kids & Family Fun Ride of 4 or 1/4-mile events
Sunday, April 26, 2009

Go to www.perimeterbicycling.com for applications and information.

Spotlight

Ecoflags
They’re simple, they’re green and they’ll stick to your stuff. Slap a GSA ecoflag sticker on your bike or gym bag and let the world know you care about fair play for our planet. Call or email GSA to welcome ecoflags into your life!

Sports Eco-Tip

Helping Earth by Helping Out, Part 2
This month, GSA is highlighting some more fun ways to put your skills to work for the world. If you have a week or two on your hands, consider a volunteer vacation. You can teach, build or coach sports in some of the world’s most beautiful places, and come away knowing you’ve made a difference in people’s lives. Or become a regular volunteer in your own backyard, through your local parks, nonprofits, or even GSA—we’re always looking for new event volunteers and Team Captains.