Back: International Community Bootblack 2011 Luna, International LeatherSIR 2011 Alan Penrod, Eastern Canada LeatherSIR 2012 Thug Rocco, International LeatherSIR 2009 Master Tony Palazzo, Eastern Canada LeatherSIR 2010 Master Chuck. Front: International Leatherboy 2011 pup Nitro, Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2012 boy Alex, Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2011 boy iain

(Toronto, Canada) – Organizers of the Eastern Canada LeatherSIR/Leatherboy 2012 contest weekend are pleased to announce the winners of the regional titles. The ECLSb 2012 contest was held on Saturday, February 18 in Toronto.

When the scores were tallied, Thug Rocco from Sudbury, Ontario, claimed the title of Eastern Canada LeatherSIR 2012, and boy alex from Kingston, Ontario claimed the title of Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2012. With only one contestant running for each title, each contestant had to achieve a minimum score of 70% to win.

Sir Rocco and boy alex will advance to compete at the International LeatherSIR/Leatherboy 2012 contest weekend, Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29 in San Francisco, coinciding with the Dore Alley leather street fair. (See http://www.LeatherSIR.com for more information.)

The ECLSb contest weekend ran from Friday, February 17 through Monday, February 20 (the provincial holiday). The official Meat & Greet with contestants, judges and attendees was held Friday night at Black Eagle Toronto. The ECLSb Contest took place Saturday afternoon at Goodhandy’s, followed by a Victory Party later that night at Black Eagle Toronto that coincided with a Toronto Leather Pride and Toronto Ontario Rubber Network (TORN) bar night. About 40 Saturday night survivors were up in time to join the new ECLSb titleholders at the Sunday Victory Brunch at the Churchmouse & Firkin. The weekend event with the most sex and sweat was the Squeal Leather Party held Sunday afternoon at Steamworks. Monday was a day for socializing, and saying good-bye to out of town guests and judges.

The panel of judges for the ECLSb contest included: International LeatherSIR 2011 Alan Penrod, from Atlanta (GA), who served as head judge; International Leatherboy 2011 pup Nitro, from Atlanta (GA); International Community Bootblack 2011 Luna, from Oakland (CA); Eastern Canada LeatherSIR 2011 Master Chuck, from Sudbury (ON); Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2011 boy iain, from Toronto (ON); and International LeatherSIR 2009 Tony Palazzo. The panel was expanded to six judges from the traditional five, to resolve a conflict of interest that stemmed from a personal relationship between the Sir contestant and Master Chuck. Master Tony judged only the Sir contestant, while Master Chuck judged only the boy contestant.

Contest staff included: Tally Master boy Alex Dunlop, from Toronto (ON); Judge’s boy Pup Kalen, from Toronto (ON); Den Daddy Dan Madden, from Toronto (ON); Stage Manager Fenn, Mr International Rubber 2010, from Toronto (ON); and, Box Office Manager was Gloria McIsaac, from Toronto (ON). Returning as emcee for the sixth year was Tom Stice, International slave 1995 and Southeast Mr Drummer 1998, of Chicago (IL).

The contest also marked the official step-down of Eastern Canada LeatherSIR 2011 Master Chuck and Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2011 boy iain.

During the contest, a special Boy’s Spirit Award was presented in memory of Andrew MacDonald, Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2005, who passed away in July 2011 following a battle with cancer. The Boy’s Spirit Award was presented to ECLb’11 boy iain, in recognition of his outstanding commitment to the leather community, player’s lifestyle, and educational outreach and volunteer work.

The 2012 ECLSb Community Builder Award was presented to Paul H, of Toronto, for his volunteer work and support of ECLSb and Rough House (www.RoughHouse.ca) over the past year.

LeatherSIR/Leatherboy are “player’s titles,” erotic titles representing the sexual side of gay leather men. The primary goal of ECLSb is networking and outreach, to help educate the community about leather men, our erotic expression, traditions and history — and of course, BDSM and hot leather sex. Contestants were judged in four categories: Interview; Speech & Image; Physique; and Leather Sex Fantasy scene. The contestant’s interview portion took place prior to the contest; the three remaining categories took place on stage during the contest. Contestants had to incorporate the theme of “Retro” into their fantasy scene. The fantasy portion is what sets the ECLSb contest apart from many other contests styled after the International Mr. Leather and Mid-Atlantic Leather formats.

Presenting Sponsor of ECLSb 2012 is Steamworks (www.steamworksonline.com), the official bathhouse of Eastern Canada LeatherSIR/Leatherboy. Major Sponsors are Priape (www.Priape.com) and Squirt.org (www.Squirt.org). Community Partners included Goodhandy’s (www.goodhandys.com), Black Eagle Toronto (www.BlackEagleToronto.com), Churchmouse & Firkin (www.firkinpubs.com/pubs/churchmouse-and-firkin), Leather Masters (www.LeatherMasters.com) and , and CLAW / Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend (www.CLAWinfo.org).

Since 2005, Eastern Canada LeatherSIR / Leatherboy contest weekend has been produced by Brandon Matheson (Eastern Canada LeatherSIR 2004) and Dan Falkenham (Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2004).

Photo: irrationalmachine

Eastern Canada LeatherSIR 2011 Master C and Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2011 boy iain (Press release)

Thank you both for an amazing title year!

Contestant registration for the Eastern Canada LeatherSIR / Leatherboy 2012 contest is now open.

Even though you (or someone you know) might not yet be ready to commit, anyone whose curiosity about competing is piqued, is encouraged to contact the contest producers with questions (see below).

The ECLSb contest will take place Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Toronto. It’s the main event of the contest weekend which runs Friday, February 17 through Monday, February 20 (the ‘Family Day’ holiday weekend in Ontario).

The contest is open to leathermen and leatherboys who are residents of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Note, this is not a couples contest; contestants compete individually for each title. Learn more about contestant requirements.

The winners of ECLSb will advance to compete at the 2012 International LeatherSIR/Leatherboy contest weekend in San Francisco (your hotel and air expenses paid!). ISLb will take place Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29 in San Francisco, coinciding with the Dore Alley leather street fair!

Deadline for contestant registration is Monday, February 13.
Registration forms are available for download on our contest weekend page.

Since 2005, ECLSb contest weekend has been produced by Brandon Matheson (EC LeatherSIR 2004) and Dan Falkenham (EC Leatherboy 2004).

If you’d like more information about being a contestant, email Brandon@LeatherSirCanada.com

Steamworks (www.steamworksonline.com) is the Presenting Sponsor of ECLSb 2012 and the official bathhouse of ECLSb.

Major sponsors include Priape (http://www.priape.com) and Squirt.org (www.Squirt.org).

Community Partners confirmed to date in ECLSb 2012 weekend include Goodhandy’s (www.goodhandys.com), Black Eagle Toronto (www.BlackEagleToronto.com), Churchmouse & Firkin (www.firkinpubs.com) and Leather Masters (www.LeatherMasters.com).

Check out RoughHouse.ca for a preview of some Leather Market items to be sold.

GEARING UP FOR A LEATHER SALE! DONATIONS APPRECIATED!

We’re gratefully accepting donations of all types of leather/gear/fetish wear and toys (new & used) for the ECLSb Leather & Gear Sale. No items are too big or too small!

Lots of bargain hunters, especially younger leather folk, depend on the kindness of strangers!

Did holiday presents bring you new leather gear? Or maybe you’ve started your New Year’s resolution to clean out your dungeon and toy box now?

If so, please remember the needy and sexually greedy and drop us a note!

In with your new toys and gear! Out with the old!

Eastern Canada LeatherSIR/Leatherboy is already organizing for its next Leather & Gear Sale which will be held at Rough House on Sunday, January 29 at Goodhandy’s.

All proceeds will benefit the 2012 ECLSb travel fund.

For more information or to arrange a donation drop-off or pick-up, please email Brandon@LeatherSirCanada.com or call 416-356-2716.

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET & DUNGEON!

Rough House, the popular Toronto BDSM dungeon-cum-house party event, is expanding its roster of events with three new party dates to be held at Steamworks Toronto (540 Church Street, Level 2).

Rough House is well established at Goodhandy’s, where the event has been held since 2009. The addition of a second series of Rough House events to be held at Steamworks will provide Rough House players with options of a larger event calendar and the variety of two venues.

Steamworks (www.steamworksonline.com) is the Presenting Sponsor of the Rough House events held at both venues.

The inaugural Rough House at Steamworks was held on Sunday, October 9, 2011 and was a huge success, with a waiting list for rooms by 2:30. The event featured BDSM demos held in the gym area, public play and ‘rough housing,’ a special watersports area, and a sleepsack/sounding demo broadcast from Room 122 over the club’s closed circuit TV.

The next Rough House events at Steamworks will take place on November 27, and in the New Year on January 22 and March 11. Each event is on a Sunday and runs from 2pm to 7pm.

For a complete schedule of Rough House at all venues, visit www.roughhouse.ca.

The goal of Rough House is a to create a BDSM space for gay leather men for play and learning. For answers to frequently asked questions about Rough House, read the About Us section for more info: www.roughhouse.ca/about/

What happens at Rough House varies from event to event, depending on the attendees. Play often includes pumping, saline, watersports, bondage, CBT, percussion play, electro and fisting, and public play.

Rough House is produced by Brandon Matheson and Dan Falkenham, with the help of a dedicated roster of volunteers that make the event possible.

Visit www.RoughHouse.ca for events details, photo galleries from past events and general information on Rough House.