[Sportsandrec] Fw: Seeking Host for2009USABA GoalballNationalChampionships [No ProtectiveMarking][SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[Joseph Hamilton]

In Philly three times a year, they host a mid Atlantic tournament.
Each August in LA, there is a tournament and every December in Berkley
CA, the Bay area organization holds a local competition.  We are looking
for teams to participate in a pick up tournament in Salt Lake City in
Mid January.
I would also like to see more opportunities for people to play
competitively.  Perhaps we can brain storm some ideas to make that
possible.

Joseph Hamilton
Access News Coordinator 
Society for the blind
2750 24th st. Sacramento CA, 95818
916-732-4010
jhamilton at societyfortheblind.org
www.societyfortheblind.org

-----Original Message-----
From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe Shaw
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 7:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Fw: Seeking Host for2009USABA
GoalballNationalChampionships [No ProtectiveMarking][SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Garvin,
It would be a privledge to be your teammate as long as we vowed only to 
address each other as mate. I love Australians. Jason Ellis is my new
hero. 
He is a countryman of yours.
This reminds me, I sure would like to see pick-up tournaments for
goalball 
held with some regularity. Does that happen in places?
Joe
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> Josephif you ever need a player and you're happy to play with an old
> Australian, I'll come play with you mate.
>
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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
> www.societyfortheblind.org
>
> -----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>
> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List"
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> 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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