Club/Organization Information

APPLICATION FOR ORGANIZING AND HOSTING THE U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

CLUB/ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Name of Applicant Club(s) or Inter-Club Association

Address:

Please list the major competitions hosted by applicant club(s) or inter-club association in the last five years (international, nonqualifying and qualifying competitions only). a) b) c) d)______

If awarded, will this competition be totally managed by the host club(s)? [ ] YES [ ] NO

If not, list below the organization that will assist the host club(s).

Name of Organization:

Address:

What type of organization is this?

How long has the organization been in existence?

How will the organization support this event; i.e. contributions of cash, value in kind services and/or products, manpower, etc.?

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This application was prepared by:

Name: ______

Address: ______

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Daytime Telephone Number: ______Email Address: ______

Signature: ______

Club or Organizational Affiliation: ______

 This application meets with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Applicant Club(s) or Inter-Club Association and Applicant is willing to submit further information if requested.

Signature:______1 APPLICATION FOR ORGANIZING AND HOSTING THE U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Officer’s Name and Title:______

If further information is needed regarding the application or accompanying documentation, please list the person who should be contacted below.

Name:______

HOST CITY INFORMATION

Proposed Dates of Competition:

Name of City:

Average Temperature for month of event (high & low):

Average Precipitation for month of event:

Altitude:

Daily Newspapers:

List any major activities or events scheduled to take place in the host city during the same time period as the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships: a) ______b) ______

List community and volunteer resources proposed to help host/promote the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships: a) ______b) ______

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VENUE INFORMATION A. EVENTS ARENAS

Item Description Competition Arena Name Address Contact Name

Telephone number/Email Address Facility Rental Cost/Cost Ice Per Hour # of Ice Surfaces in the Main Competition arena venue Ice surface size(s) Seating capacity (in each arena within the venue, if applicable)

Internet connection (Cable, DSL, T-!...) # of Zambonis

Can hockey lines be removed/covered? Can ice be painted Can dasherboard advertising be covered? # of dressing rooms # of function rooms available Does the arena have a Video Board, Video Wall/Jumbotron or Lobby TV/Screen?

Is an existing medical/training room available for use during the event? Distance to hospital/emergency room?

Please describe the food options at the arena. Can food/beverages be brought in? Is there paid parking? If so, what is the # of comp. parking spaces available for event staff Are merchandise sales allowed that meet U.S. Figure Skating agreement specifications?

Item Description Practice Events Arena Name 3 APPLICATION FOR ORGANIZING AND HOSTING THE U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Address Contact Name

Telephone number / Email Address Facility Rental Cost/Cost Ice Per Hour

# of Ice Surfaces Ice surface size Seating capacity # of dressing rooms available Is an existing medical/training room available to use during the event? Can food/beverages be brought in?

C. ADDITIONAL ISSUES (Please provide additional sheets as needed to cover topics below) 1. At the main event arena, can a judges’ stand be built that will seat approximately 12-15 individuals? Further, can a space be built near ice level for the announcers and music technicians?

2. Does the main event arena have any permanent advertising that cannot be removed or draped? U.S. Figure Skating has the right to request that the main competition venue have clean boards for these championships. Please provide a list of advertisers.

3. Please attach arena diagrams showing ice entrances/exits, zamboni entrance, etc.

4. In the event that the Championships are televised/webcast, will the main events arena waive the hook-up fee and provide power at no charge for the television trucks?

5. Will U.S. Figure Skating merchandise be able to be sold in the competition arena at no cost to U.S. Figure Skating?

6. Will the main events arena/LOC be able to provide U.S. Figure Skating and designated national sponsors booth space as outlined in the Agreement to Host?

7. The previous questions summarize some of the requirements the Main Venue will need to meet or provide. Does the Main Venue agree to meet the above requirements if awarded the bid for the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships?

[ ] YES [ ] NO ______Venue General Manager/date

8. Please attach a sample copy of preliminary arena/venue contracts.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Item Description Official Hotel (for officials and some teams) Hotel Name Address Contact Name Telephone Number Email Address # of rooms available # of complimentary rooms # of doubles in block Proposed rate(s) Are rates guaranteed? # available meeting rooms Gym/pool Guest parking available? Cost? # of restaurants Type of menus/Price Range Hours of operation 24 hour room service? Please attach a list of the additional hotels for the teams. Include information regarding the room rate, the number of rooms available, the distance to the competition and practice venues, whether or not ballrooms or meeting space will be available for teams’ floor practice and the total number of rooms available.

Also include a narrative on your housing plan for teams, especially if this includes using a housing company or bureau to help you manage the situation. U.S. Figure Skating must review and approve any contracts with third parties.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Please provide an area map showing venue locations, hotels and nearby restaurants.

2. Will host hotel provide all meeting space at no cost if it is needed for event functions?

3. Please attach a copy of the official hotel(s) contract. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Name of nearest airport Major airlines serving area 5 APPLICATION FOR ORGANIZING AND HOSTING THE U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Distance to proposed hotels from airport Is transportation available from airport to hotels? If so, what is the cost? Will complimentary transportation be provided for arrival and departure of Official Delegation, other officials, etc.? Distance to competition arena from airport? Distance to competition arena from hotels? Will a shuttle system be provided between the hotel and venue for officials?

What is bus rental options are there for teams? Is there adequate bus parking at the hotels and venues? Is there a potential traffic problem getting between the venues and hotels? Are there any other major events being held in the city during the time of the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships?

GENERAL INFORMATION

A. ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS 1. Please present the reasons why the Synchronized Skating Championships should be organized by the applicant club(s) and listed organization(s) at the facilities proposed. 2. Please attach a proposed LOC organizational chart including, if planned, outside organization involvement. 3. Please attach the resume(s) of the proposed Chair(s).

B. FINANCES 4. Please complete the enclosed "Preliminary Budget Form".

C. OTHER 5. If selected, the host/organizers must sign an agreement to host between the host/organizers and U.S. Figure Skating.

E-Mail applications to: U.S. Figure Skating [email protected]

U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships Preliminary Budget Worksheet

INCOME: Grant from U.S. Figure Skating: ______

Entry fees: ______6 APPLICATION FOR ORGANIZING AND HOSTING THE U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ticket Sales: ______

Practice Ice Fees ______

Hotel Commissions ______

Vendor Fees/Commissions ______

Program Sales (Net) ______

Program Advertising ______

Merchandise/Souvenir Sales (Net) ______

Sponsors (please detail): Cash ______

Concessions ______

Competitor’s Party ______

Miscellaneous Income (please detail) ______

TOTAL INCOME ______

EXPENSES: Officials: Travel ______Lodging ______Meals ______Gifts ______

Facilities Costs (including rental & labor): Competition Arena ______Practice Rinks ______Carpentry (judges’ stand) ______Dressing of Arena ______Signage ______

Shipping Costs IJS Equipment ______Trophies and Medals ______Miscellaneous ______

Printing/Postage Costs: Marketing/Promotional Materials ______Program/Scorebook ______Tickets ______Postage ______

Accreditation/Registration Credentials ______

Technical: Computers ______Copier/Fax Equipment ______Communications Equipment ______Furniture Rental ______Power/Phone/Internet Lines ______Office Supplies ______Miscellaneous ______

Marketing: Advertising/PR/Promotions ______Creative/Logo Development ______Web Site/Internet ______

Hospitality: Arenas ______Hotels ______

Special Events: Official’s Dinner ______Competitor’s Party ______

Gifts: Competitors' Gifts ______

Administration: Computers, Printers ______Meeting Expenses ______8 APPLICATION FOR ORGANIZING AND HOSTING THE U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Information Systems ______Stationary ______

Local Transportation: Automobiles ______Shuttles ______

Medical: Personnel ______Supplies ______

Volunteers: Uniforms ______Miscellaneous ______

Awards: Trophies and Medals ______Flowers/Gifts ______

Miscellaneous (please detail) ______

TOTAL EXPENSES ______

NET REVENUE (REVENUE LESS EXPENSES) ______

PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION OF NET REVENUE

HOST CLUB (S) ______

OTHER HOST ORGANIZATIONS ______