[Sportsandrec] FW: Request for Bids - 2011 and 2012 USABA Goalball National Championships

Thu Feb 4 06:09:33 UTC 2010

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From: United States Association of Blind Athletes [mailto:etap at usaba.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:07 PM
To: Christella Garcia
Subject: Request for Bids - 2011 and 2012 USABA Goalball National
Championships

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Request for Bids - 2011 and 2012 USABA Goalball National Championships 

USABA is seeking parties interested in hosting the 2011 or the 2012 USABA
Goalball National Championships.  As facilities are becoming increasingly
more difficult to secure, USABA wants to get an early start on the site
selection process for the 2011 and 2012 games.  This early start should
provide ample time for organizers to plan and secure all apropriate
resources that will enable them to host a successful tournament, and will
provide participants sufficient time to arrange their personal schedules and
make travel plans.    Organizers may submit a request for either the 2011 or
2012 tournament.  Any organizers who are interested in submitting a bid for
both years are asked to provide separate bid documents 

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, 2011 and June 2012.   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 July 1, 2010.  Selection of sites will be made by
October 1, 2010.

Event Bid Application

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

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

We are interested in hosting in:   _____ 2011          _____ 2012

Dates of event (Must be within the month of June):
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          (Bids should include first and second choice dates)

Name of Local Sports/Organizing Group:
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Contact Person: _________________________Title:
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Address:
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Phone: ______________________________ Fax:
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Email Address:
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Host Organization:
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Event Site/ Venue:
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Description of Venue (Include photo or drawing) and exact location:
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Please check what you can provide for this event:

____ Room and board appropriate for the number of athletes

____ Referee housing reasonably separated from athletes and coaches.

____ The number of gyms you can provide that are in close proximity of one
another and can seat at least 100-250 people in at least one of the gyms
(gyms must be free of excessive noise and the venue will allow tape and
goals to be placed on the floor for the event.

____ Concession and eating area for 100+ between games.

_____ Adequate locker room facilities for athletes and separate restrooms
for spectators.

_____ Airport transportation and ground transportation between venues (gyms
and hotel).

_____ Classrooms or other locations for teams to gather prior to games.

_____ Two goalball goals/nets for each court that can withstand the rigors
competitive use. If                
the LOC does not have goals/nets readily available; USABA may be able to
ship                        goals/nets at the organizer's expense.

_____ Housing costs and location for the officials required for your
competition.

Name of nearest airport and distance from venue and housing:  

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List other key sports events your organization has hosted

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

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Describe where you will access athletic trainers and their qualifications:

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

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

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

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

Signature: _______________________________________________________________

Print Name: _____________________________________________________________

Event Director's Signature:
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Event Director's Name (please print):
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Please forward the completed Event Application and venue information to:

John Potts
U.S. Association of Blind Athletes
1101 High Valley Lane
Shiloh, IL 62221
Phone: (719) 534-3805 
Fax: (719) 630-0616
E-mail:  jpotts at usaba.org

Thank you for your bid. Please contact the John Potts with any questions.

Bid Deadline: July 1, 2010

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