The FGG AGA 2025

VALÈNCIA, SPAIN
24 - 28 OCTOBER, 2025

JOIN US AT THE FGG AGA 2025, WHERE TOGETHER WE WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE GAY GAMES

You are cordially invited to join us in València this October for the 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Federation of Gay Games in Valencia Spain.

The AGA takes place between Friday 24th to Tuesday 28th October 2025, and all attendees are invited to a welcome reception on Thursday 23rd October at 6:30pm.

Get ready for a packed agenda of workshops, presentations, strategy and planning for the future of our organization.

The Site Selection Committee will host the two finalist cities to present, discuss and explore what Gay Games XIII 2030 will look like in their hometown, prior to the final selection vote on Monday 28th October 2025

We will welcome the Bidders with a social meeting and invitation to join us at the Memorial Moment, which will give you an opportunity to meet the bidders informally and celebrate their work in making Gay Games XIII 2030 an opportunity for all.

Please make sure you

We’ll send out additional AGA documentation and a complete agenda on 24th September 2025.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

  • Join us at València’s Botanical Gardens for a welcome reception hosted by Visit València.

    Dress code: Smart formal.

  • Throughout the 5 days you can expect workshops, presentations, committee meetings, and award ceremonies.

    Friday: 10am to 5pm @ Novotel
    Saturday: 9am to 1pm @ Novotel
    Sunday: 9am to 5pm @ Petxina
    Monday: 9am to 5pm @ Petxina
    Tuesday: 9am to 2pm @ Petxina

  • Organised by the host team for València 2026, you’ll be whisked around the city to discover some of the key sites of the next Gay Games.

  • A pivotal moment in the process to decide the host city for our 2030 Gay Games, each of the two bid cities will be giving us their final bid presentations in a hope to secure your vote.

    9am to 5pm @ Petxina

  • Join us as we remember those who we have lost that have contributed to the Gay Games story. Hosted in a beautiful cloistered quadrangle in the Museo des Beaux Arts.

    6:30pm @ Museo des Beaux Arts
    Dress code: Respectful

  • This will be the announcement of the results of the vote and the announcement of the Presumptive Host of 2030 Gay Games. This emotional event will take place at the València Town Hall.

    3:30pm @ València Town Hall
    Dress code: Smart

  • This will be our last day of presentations, elections and committee meetings.

    9am to 2pm - Petxina

Included in this agenda:

  • Welcome speeches from Co-Presidents and formal opening of AGA 2025

  • Roll Call

  • Minutes of AGA 2024

  • Annual Report and Financial Report for 2024/25

  • Presentation of proposals for Reshaping the Board of FGG

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presentation and Workshop by Angie Saenz and colleagues from EGLSF

  • Presentation by Gay Games XII Valencia 2026

  • Finalist City Presentations from both Denver, Colorado, and Perth Australia

  • FGG Committee Meetings

  • Bylaw Amendments

  • HLM Nominations

  • Motions for Debate

  • Site Selection Vote to chose the Presumptive Host Gay Games XIII 2030

REGISTER NOW

Be sure to register every delegate from your organization before the 24th September to secure a spot at the AGA.

Please remember, voting on site selection matters for Gay Games XIII 2030 is restricted to:

  • Full Member Organizations

    • who are in good standing with the FGG

    • and in attendance in València at the time of the vote

    • and who have fully paid up their membership fees.

    • and who were eligible for GGXIII 2030 Finalist Cities Voting in December 2024

    • Please contact us by email before 24th September if you have any queries about this on contact@gaygames.net

  • and FGG board members.

THE AGA LOCATIONs

 

Novotel Valencia Lavant

Avinguda de Pius XII, 4,
46009 València

 

Petxina Sports & Cultural Complex

Complex Esportiu Cultural Petxina
Pg. de la Petxina, 42, Extramurs,
46008 València,

AGA HOTELs

We recommend that all attendees stay in one of the following two hotels. We would like to offer you opportunity to have your booking managed by the Gay Games XII València authorised travel agent, or you are welcome to make your own booking.

Novotel Valencia Lavant

Avinguda de Pius XII, 4,
46009 València
[Google Maps]

The FGG secured a limited number of rooms at the AGA hotel Novotel Lavant for delegates. The rates are:

  • Single room, breakfast included: 185 € per night

  • Double room, breakfast included: 200 € per night

  • IMPORTANT: These rates are only available until the 1 July 2025. After this date you will need to make your own reservation via the Novotel website.

  • IMPORTANT: Reservations made via this like cannot be cancelled after 31 July 2025

To take advantage of this offer, please complete the following form and our official travel agency partner Transvia Sport will get back to you within 2 business days to confirm availability and ask for payment via a secured webpage.

NH Valencia Center

Ricardo Micó, 1, Campanar,
46009 València
[Google Maps]

The NH Valencia Center is located just 5 mins walk away from the Novotel, and is available to be booked directly by you on the following link. Please note: room rates and availability will go up closer to the weekend of the AGA

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

The General Assembly will receive the following documents on 24th September 2025:

  • Full agenda for the Meeting and its social programme

  • Minutes of the previous AGA 2024 in Washington DC

  • Annual Report

  • Financial Report

  • Proposals for Bylaw amendments

  • Nominations for Honorary Life Members

  • Any motions for debate

If you wish to propose an amendment to our bylaws, you can do so completing this form and sending it to us as aga2025@gaygames.net by 20th September 2025. Any proposed amendments will be forwarded to the General Assembly on 24th September 2025

📄 FGG Bylaws

📄 FGG Bylaw Amendment Form

To propose a motion to be debated on the floor, please complete this form and send it to us as aga2025@gaygames.net before 20th September 2025. These will be despatched to the General Assembly on 24th September 2025. Any motions not received by this date will only be presented if approved for discussion by the General Assembly

📄 FGG Motion Form

We also invite you to nominate an Honorary Life Member (HLM) using this form by 10th September 2025.

📄 FGG HLM Nomination Form

MEET THE ATTENDEES

  • Sophia Goodner-Rodriguez

    FGG Co-President

  • Jan Schneider

    FGG Co-President

  • Sean Fitzgerald

    FGG VP of Member Services

  • Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett

    FGG VP of External Relations

  • Alan Lang

    FGG VP of Production

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TRAVEL

International arrivals

​If you're arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC), there are several convenient options to reach your hotel in the city center.

Taxi

  • Availability: Regular taxis are readily available 24/7 at the designated taxi ranks outside the arrivals terminal. Taxis in València are known to be safe and reliable.

  • Apps: Cabify is the most popular app in Valencia, as well as FreeNow which connects you with local taxis. Uber has a presence in València but it is limited.

  • Duration: Approximately 15–20 minutes to the city center, depending on traffic.

  • Fare: Typical total fare: €25–€35

  • Payment: Cash is commonly accepted; some taxis may accept credit cards.

Metro (Lines 3 & 5)

  • Operating Hours: Daily from 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM.​

  • Frequency: Every 15 minutes

  • Duration: Approximately 20–25 minutes to the city center.​

  • Fare: €4.80 for a single ticket, plus €1 for the rechargeable card.

  • Tickets: Available at vending machines and customer service desks at the station.

Bus (Line 150 - Metrobus)

  • Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes.

  • Duration: Approximately 40–45 minutes, depending on traffic.​

  • Fare: €1.45, payable directly to the driver in cash.

  • Note: No service on Sundays and public holidays. The bus stops at several towns, including Manises, Quart de Poblet, and Mislata, before reaching central Valencia.

Train arrivals

You can also arrive at València via Madrid or Barcelona if it makes your flights cheaper, or you wish to combine a visit to those cities to your trip.

Traveling from Madrid to València

  • Duration: ~1 hour 40 minutes

  • Operator: Renfe AVE, OUIGO, iryo

  • Departure Station: Madrid Puerta de Atocha – Almudena Grandes

  • Arrival Station: Valencia Joaquín Sorolla

  • Frequency: Approximately every 30–60 minutes

  • Booking: www.thetrainline.com

Traveling from Barcelona to València

  • Duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on service

  • Operator: Renfe Euromed or Talgo

  • Departure Station: Barcelona Sants

  • Arrival Station: Valencia Joaquín Sorolla or Estació del Nord

  • Frequency: Approximately every 30–60 minutes

  • Booking: www.thetrainline.com

Train Stations

València has two train stations, situated right next to each other, but with entrances about a 10-min walk from each other. The Estació del Nord (North Station) is located right next to the old town, but the Valencia Joaquín Sorolla Station is located a 10-min walk further out of the town. Make sure you check which station you are leaving from to ensure you have time to get to the appropriate entrance.

Travelling within València

València is city designed to be walked around. The centre of the city - the old town - is a pleasure to traverse on foot, taking just 20 minutes from one side to another. The old town accepts cars, but don’t expect your taxi driver to drive through the centre - the narrow cobbled streets are hard to navigate and packed with tourists and locals on foot.

Metrovalencia & EMT Valencia City Buses

These two networks of metro trains, trams and buses connect the city center with outer neighborhoods, the beach, airport, and key cultural spots. This is a safe, efficient and affordable way to navigate the city.

  • Operating Hours: Approx. 5:30 AM – 11:30 PM (with some extended weekend service and night buses)

  • Ticket: Get a “SUMA 10 Card” which gives you 10 journeys for just 8€ on any public transport types (metro, bus, and local trains)

Taxi

  • Availability: Widely available and safe; can be hailed on the street or booked via phone/app

  • Fare: ~€1.65–€2.15 depending on time/day, and then ~€1.10–€1.20 per kilometre

  • Apps: User FREE NOW for local taxis, and Cabify or Uber for private hire

  • Tips: Local taxis in Valencia are white with a green light on top. Fares increase slightly at night, on weekends, and during holidays

Valenbisi (Bike-Sharing Service)

  • Overview: This bike sharing service is designed for both locals and residents and boasts over 270 stations around the city.

  • Subscription: Your only option as a non-resident is to purchase a 7-day pass for €13.30, which will also include a 150€ security deposit (which is only charged if necessary). Sign up here on the Valenbisi app

  • Journeys: You get 30-mins included in your package for each journey, but if you go over that time you will get charged extra. But don’t worry - you can just return you bike and grab another one to continue your journey.

  • Ideal for: Park rides, sightseeing, and getting around compact neighborhoods