[Sportsandrec] Fw: Seeking Host for 2009 USABA Goalball National Championships

[Everett Gavel]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Potts" <etap at usaba.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 12:53 PM
Subject: Seeking Host for 2009 USABA Goalball National 
Championships

Dear Goalball Friends,

Because of unanticipated factors beyond their control, 
the site that was going to host the 2009 USABA Goalball 
National Championships is no longer able serve as the 
host.  This means we are now seeking a new location to 
host the 2009 USABA National Goalball Championships. 
Below is information that outlines the minimum 
requiements for ensuring athletes and spectators have a 
great tournament experience.  If you are interested in 
serving as host, we appreciate your support.  If you 
have questions about serving as a host, please feel 
free to contact us.

We understand this is a very quick turnaround,  we 
apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in 
advance for your support of the USABA Goalball program.

Sincerely,

John Potts




   United States Association of Blind Athletes

Request for Bids - 2009 USABA Goalball National 
Championships

USABA is seeking parties interested in hosting the 2009 
USABA Goalball National Championships.

About Goalball:  Goalball is a team sport for athletes 
who are blind and visually impaired.  Each year, USABA 
sanctions a National Championship tournament. 
Competition will run for two or three days (depending 
on the number of gyms provided by the host) and will 
include men’s and women’s pool play and medal matches.

Tournament and Participant Information:   Approximately 
20-22 Goalball teams (12-16 men’s teams, 8-10 women’s 
teams), each consisting of four to six athletes, two 
coaches and four staff.  Eight referees will be 
required.

When:    June, 2009.   Dates are flexible, however the 
dates should be late enough that the majority of 
student participants are out of school on summer 
break.Athletes will typically arrive on a Wednesday or 
Thursday with the final matches being held on a 
Saturday evening.  Athletes typically depart Sunday 
morning.

Minimum Staffing, Facility and Logistical Requirements 
Selected LOC must be able to provide:  Room and board 
for approximately 150 individuals (90 males, 60 
females).Housing for 8 officials reasonably separated 
from athletes/Two or three gyms within close proximity 
of each other with seating for 100-250 persons in at 
least one of the venues.  Gyms must be free of 
excessive noise and allow tape and goals to be placed 
on the floor for the duration of the event.Concession 
stand and eating area for 100+ in between games. 
Adequate locker room facilities for athletes and 
separate restrooms for spectators.Airport 
transportation as well as transportation between 
venues.Classrooms or other locations for teams to 
gather prior to games.Goalball nets for all venues.  If 
the LOC does not have nets readily available, the 
committee can make arrangements to ship nets in from 
either USABA or a local chapter at the LOC's 
expense.Eight officials (USABA will provide airfare).A 
minimum of one athletic trainer per venue during all 
scheduled competition times.A minimum of 12-15 
volunteers per site per session (ages 16 and up).

Fees:      The Local Organizing Committee (with USABA 
approval) has the authority to set entry fees for the 
event.  Depending on the entry fee, a percentage of 
said fees will be remitted to USABA upon receipt. 
Percentage will be determined during contract 
negotiations.

Special consideration also will be given to bids that 
include the involvement of local groups that work with 
athletes with disabilities.

For more information or to submit a bid proposal, 
contact:
John Potts
jpotts at usaba.org
(719) 534-3805

Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. December 31, 2008.


Event Bid Application

Please complete the following to provide information on 
your site for a USABA event.

Event: U.S. Association of Blind Athletes 2009 National 
Goalball Championships

Dates of event (Must be within the month of June, 
2009):
 (1st choice) __________________ (2nd choice) 
_____________________
            (Bids should include first and second 
choice dates)

Name of Local Sports/Organizing Group: 
______________________________________

Contact Person: _________________________Title: 
____________________________

Address: 
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________ Fax: 
___________________________

Email Address: 
___________________________________________________________

Host Organization: 
________________________________________________________

Event Site/ Venue: 
________________________________________________________

Description of Venue (Include photo or drawing) and 
exact location: ________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Please check what you can provide for this event:
 Room and board appropriate for the number of athletes 
in the competition you are
      bidding to host
 Referee housing reasonably separated from athletes 
and coaches.
 The appropriate number of gyms required for your 
respective competition bid within
      close proximity of each other with seating for 
100-250 people in at least one of the
      venues.  Gyms must be free of excessive noise and 
allow tape and goals to be placed
      on the floor for the duration of the event.
 Concession stand and eating area for 100+ in between 
games.
 Adequate locker room facilities for athletes and 
separate restrooms for spectators.
 Airport transportation as well as ground 
transportation between venues.
 Classrooms or other locations for teams to gather 
prior to games.
 Two goalball goals/nets for each court. If the LOC 
does not have nets readily available,
      USABA can ship goals/nets at the LOC’s expense.
 Housing costs and location for the officials required 
for your competition.

Name of nearest airport and distance from venue and 
housing: 
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List other key sports events your organization has 
hosted
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe housing (i.e., name of facility or hotel, cost 
per night, occupancy rate, inclusion of board, etc.) 
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe where you will access athletic trainers and 
their qualifications:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe your volunteer base.  Please note that a 
minimum of 12-15 volunteers are required per site per 
session: 
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe any of your organization's current and past 
involvement with organizations serving physically 
disabled populations:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe your financial and/or sponsor support your 
association/ community can provide:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please attach a budget, including support from your 
organization, outside support, estimated entry fees, 
etc.

Signature: 
_______________________________________________________________

Print Name: 
_____________________________________________________________

Event Director's Signature: 
_________________________________________________

Event Director's Name (please print): 
_________________________________________

Please forward the completed Event Application and 
venue information to:

U.S. Association of Blind Athletes
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 534-3805 Fax: (719) 630-0616
E-mail:  jpotts at usaba.org

Thank you for your bid. Please contact the USABA 
National Office with any questions.
Bid Deadline: December 31, 2008