[Sportsandrec] Fw: Seeking Host for 2009 USABA GoalballNationalChampionships [No Protective Marking] [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Thu Dec 18 01:45:18 UTC 2008

Josephif you ever need a player and you're happy to play with an old 
Australian, I'll come play with you mate.

Garvin Francis
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Hey Joe,
They are hurting for teams, so you may be able to have a team.  However,
the usual qualifying standard is that you play in one of the three
regional tournaments.  Mi is Feb 28-Mar 1 and New Jersey is Apr 16-18.
If no one steps up to host nationals, it will be in Colorado Springs.  I
would love to see new teams out there, so if you get some folks
together, let me know and we can get the players to help lobby for your
participations.
I would encourage the attendance at a regional tournament though, just
for the exposure.  Might I suggest the Western Regional in SLC May 1-2.
It is the tournament with the least amount of teams and also it is very
nicely put together.  If you need any more info or help organizing, let
me know.
We used to have a team from Nashville but they disbanded in 2000.

Joseph Hamilton
Access News Coordinator 
Society for the blind
2750 24th st. Sacramento CA, 95818
916-732-4010
jhamilton at societyfortheblind.org
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-----Original Message-----
From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe Shaw
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 6:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Fw: Seeking Host for 2009 USABA
GoalballNationalChampionships

Hey if'n I show up with some guys, can we play? Or is this a qualifying 
issue?
JS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christella Garcia" <christellablue at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:12 PM
Subject: [Sportsandrec] Fw: Seeking Host for 2009 USABA Goalball 
NationalChampionships

>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: John Potts
> To: Christella Garcia
> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 9:53 AM
> 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:
>  a.. Goalball is a team sport for athletes who are blind and visually 
> impaired.  Each year, USABA sanctions a National Championship
tournament.
>  b.. 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:
>  a.. 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.
>  b.. Eight referees will be required.
>
> When:
>  a.. 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.
>  b.. 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:
>  a.. Room and board for approximately 150 individuals (90 males, 60 
> females).
>  b.. Housing for 8 officials reasonably separated from athletes/
>  c.. 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.
>  d.. Concession stand and eating area for 100+ in between games.
>  e.. Adequate locker room facilities for athletes and separate
restrooms 
> for spectators.
>  f.. Airport transportation as well as transportation between venues.
>  g.. Classrooms or other locations for teams to gather prior to games.
>  h.. 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.
>  i.. Eight officials (USABA will provide airfare).
>  j.. A minimum of one athletic trainer per venue during all scheduled 
> competition times.
>  k.. 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
>
>
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