Dear Participant,
In order to make sure that your trip to Chicago and the Gay Games is a safe one we have set up various Information and emergency systems. Please note the information below or download and print out the emergency info pdf from here. EMERGENCY AND UPDATE INFORMATION
Emergency Phone Number......911
Non-Emergency Number..........311
GGVII Participant Hotline........(773) 433-8050
GGVII Weather Hotline............(312) 286-1650
TTY Service for the Deaf.........(800) 526-0844
Medical Hotline.......................(877) GAY-DOCS (877) 429-3627
GGVII Headquarters Hotel:
Hilton Hotel
720 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL.
TEXT MESSAGING EMERGENCY UPDATE SYSTEM
Help US to help YOU! We want to ensure that your week at the Games is a great one. In order to make that happen, we want to keep you up-to-date on issues related to your event that may affect scheduling. In order to ensure that you are informed with current information and updates, we have set up a message service courtesy of Opt-It, Inc. for each outdoor and aquatic event. We have also set up a general sports service to update anyone that wants general related information and event updates surrounding the various events the week of the Games. It is important to note: The emergency/update messaging will only be used in special emergency circumstances that will affect your ability to participate in your particular sport...our primary goal is to ensure your safety. Updates would include weather and field conditions, switching of venues, changing of game times, etc. We will NOT use these text messages for marketing. Our plan is for blue skies, sunshine & 70 degrees…but in the event that a storm enters to rain on our parade, we want to keep you informed and safe!
Please use the appropriate code below to sign up for specific or general Sports Emergency Updates or sign up online at www.optit.com/GGVII.htm: Beach Volleyball: Text GG7BV to 46786 to receive Beach Volleyball Information.
Cycling: Text GG7CYC to 46786 to receive Cycling Information.
Flag Football: Text GG7FF to 46786 to receive Flag Football Information.
Golf: Text GG7GOLF to 46786 to receive Golf Information.
Marathon/Triathlon/Road Races: Text GG7MAR to 46786 to receive Marathon/Triathlon/Road Races Information.
Rowing: Text GG7ROW to 46786 to receive Rowing Information.
Sailing: Text GG7SAIL to 46786 to receive Sailing Information.
Soccer: Text GG7SOC to 46786 to receive Soccer Information.
Softball: Text GG7SOFT to 46786 to receive Softball Information.
Swimming/Diving/Water Polo: Text GG7SWIM to 46786 to receive Swimming/Diving/Water Polo Information. (Indoor: in case of lightning)
Tennis: Text GG7TEN to 46786 to receive Tennis Information.
Track and Field: Text GG7TAF to 46786 to receive Track and Field Information.
General Sports Emergency/Update:
Text GG7sports to 46786 in order to receive special information about other sports and culture events. This may include emergency info, weather updates, venue updates, sports results, updated schedules and event ticket information.
Join the Gay Games VIP Mobile Group!
Join the Gay Games VII VIP Mobile Group and be the first to receive special promotions and alerts for Ceremonies and events before the general public! To join, simply text GG7 to 46786 and be the first to get all the GGVII promotions and updates.
