2016 FIL Men's Under-19 World Championships
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Table of Contents
1. Introductory Letter 2. Bid Organizing Committee 3. Vision Statement 4. The Host Country 5. The Host City 6. Games Organizing Structure 7. Medical Services 8. Transportation 9. Accommodation 10. Food Services 11. Ancillary Events 12. Media & Communication 13. Sports Facilities 14. Financial Plan 15. Legacy 16. Letters of Support 17. FIL Bid Application Form
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2 - Bid Organizing Committee
Cliff Pascas: Cliff has been involved with the Lacrosse Community for the past 24 years. Taking on many roles from team manager to club administration/organization to BC Directorate Chair to chairing the 2008 World Games Organizing Committee and presently on the board of the 2008 Games Foundation. A construction project manager by occupation, Cliff has expertise in the management of budgets, schedules and organizational structure.
Garth Cambrey: Garth has been involved in the Lacrosse for the past 14 years assisting where needed on any of his son’s or daughter’s teams. Notably Garth was also a director on the 2008 games committee and continues to sit on the board of the 2008 Games Foundation. Garth is an independent businessman operating a very successful property management firm.
Jane Boutilier: Jane is the consummate volunteer. Involved with Lacrosse at the club and league levels Jane has taken on any task put before her and completed it with competence and enthusiasm. In the 2008 Games, Jane took on the roles of organizing the opening and closing ceremonies as well as numerous other tasks that came up. She also submitted the winning design for the FIL logo. Jane currently sits on the board of the 2008 Games Foundation. By occupation, Jane is a Human Resources manager for her local school district.
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3 - Vision Statement
Our Vision
To stage an event that will provide lifelong memories for all of the participants and in doing so help to foster growth in the sport both locally and internationally.
Our Goals
To promote competitive sportsmanship on an international level promoting fair play and drug free participation. To foster a cultural exchange amongst athletes and fans from around the world. To bring international attention to the game of lacrosse and showcase it as Canada’s national summer sport. To host games in a fiscally responsible manner To use effective, open communication and collaboration amongst all parties to work together towards a memorable event. To provide a legacy in the form of funding for development of the game across our province.
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4 - Host Country
Canada:
Canada is a country of vast diversity, both geographically and culturally. The country is bordered by three oceans and the longest unguarded border in the world. On the west coast of Canada lies the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the United States of America to the south. It encompasses almost 10,000,000 square kilometres in area making it the second largest country in the world in area.
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
United States
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The country is divided in to 10 provinces and 3 territories. On the East coast are the provinces of Newfoundland/Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island. These provinces boast a rich maritime history and thus are known as our Maritime Provinces.
West is the province of Quebec. A beautiful historic province, the centre of French culture in Canada.
Moving West, Ontario is next and being Canada’s largest province boasts 40% of the total population. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are our 3 prairie provinces. From the Ontario border to the spectacular Rocky Mountains these provinces are Canada’s heartland boasting vast plains and golden wheat fields.
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To the north lie Canada’s three territories, the Yukon, Northwest, and Nunavut Territories, homes to our vast northern wilderness and arctic tundra.
Finally, on the west coast is Beautiful British Columbia with its spectacular mountains and rugged coastline.
Facts about Canada:
Area 9,984,670 square km Coastline 202,800 km Climate Temperate in the south, sub-arctic/arctic in the north Population 34,615,000 Official Languages English & French
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5 - The Host City
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.
Coquitlam is one of the many Cities within the area known as the “Lower Mainland” A major centre with-in the metropolitan area of the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver.
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About Coquitlam
The City of Coquitlam motto is - ANIMUS FLUMINUS VIRES POPULI
The Spirit of the Rivers (is) the Strength of the People
On October 30 1990, the coat of arms with the above inscription was received officially at a ceremony held in the Council Chambers of Coquitlam's old Municipal Hall.
Coquitlam's earliest residents were the Coast Salish First Nations people. The City began to grow into the community it is today with the opening of Fraser Mills, when settlers from Quebec brought their mill experience and their French heritage. Since then, Coquitlam has continued to expand into the multicultural, family-oriented community it is today. Coquitlam is fast
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Coquitlam’s open and accessible government is dedicated to providing services that enable all members of our community – businesses and residents – to prosper and grow within a safe and clean environment. We have invested up-front in modern infrastructure that continues to pave the way for double-digit residential, commercial/retail and industrial growth.
Building on Coquitlam's strengths, the City developed an Economic Action Plan to enhance long-term fundamentals of the local economy and to better position Coquitlam as part of the regional economy.
The Plan also focuses on supporting healthy communities and neighborhoods through job opportunities for a growing population, and sustained development of a vibrant local economy and tax base.
Coquitlam is home to the Coquitlam Adanacs Senior A & Junior A Lacrosse clubs as well as Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse and numerous other Junior & Senior club teams. Also home to the Coquitlam Express Junior A Hockey Club and the Coquitlam Reds Premier League Baseball Team
The City of Coquitlam will also be the hosts of the 2012 LPGA Canadian Open Women’s Golf Event and are vying to host the BC Summer Games in 2016
Sports and Tournament Facilities
Chimo Aquatic & Fitness Centre -633 Poirier Street City Centre Aquatic Complex- 1210 Pinetree Way Coquitlam Town Centre Park- 1299 Pinetree Way Pinetree Community Centre- 1260 Pinetree Way Skate board bowl and playing surface- 1290 Pipeline Road Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex- 633 Poirier Street
Recent major Lacrosse events held in B.C.
2011 Mann Cup – Senior A Lacrosse National Championships 2011 First Nations Trophy – Under-19 Men’s Field Lacrosse National Championship
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2011 Alumni Cup – Under-16 Men’s Field Lacrosse National Championships 2011 Ross Cup & Victory Trophy – Men’s National Field Lacrosse Championships 2010 Minto Cup – Junior A Lacrosse National Championships 2010 Midget Nationals 2009 World Police & Fire Games – Men’s Field Lacrosse 2008 ILF Under-19 Men’s World Championships
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6 - Games Organizing Structure
The Bid Organizing Committee will carry on working through the “Not for Profit Society” established for the 2008 games. A tournament committee will be formed and will provide an opportunity for representation from the F.I.L., Canadian Lacrosse Association, the British Columbia Lacrosse Association, the City of Coquitlam and various other members from the community experienced in hosting National and Provincial lacrosse tournaments.
The Tournament Committee will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing the event plan and day-to-day operations related to hosting the 2016 Under-19 World Lacrosse Championship.
Federation of International Lacrosse
Canadian Lacrosse Association
Tournament British Columbia Committee Lacrosse Association
Finance, Tournament Accomodation & Media & Awards & Fundraising & Director Ancillary Events Transportation Communications Ceremonies Sponsorship
It is anticipated that the Tournament Committee shall operate on a volunteer basis with a sufficient number of volunteers being appointed to the Committee as required.
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7 - Emergency Services
The Town Centre Sports Complex is located with-in minutes of all emergency services.
Eagle Ridge Hospital is a modern, state of the art facility, which is located only 5 minutes from the Town Centre Complex.
Royal Columbian Hospital is a major trauma facility located in the neighbouring city of New Westminster. Located 20 minutes from the Town Centre complex this medical centre specializes in orthopaedic and spinal injuries.
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Coquitlam #1 Fire Hall is located adjacent to the Town Centre Park Complex. It is manned full time with emergency fire and paramedic staff.
First-Aid Sports Med BC is a society whose focus is on identifying, developing and promoting Best Practices in Sport Health, Sport Safety and Sport Training. They will be a valuable resource in the supply of skilled athletic trainers for teams requiring them as well as providing immediate injury assessment and treatment as well as general first-aid duties.
Police The main Coquitlam detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is located just opposite the south-west corner of the park. Prior to the event, the stadium operations team will work with the RCMP to develop a comprehensive security and emergency access plan for the park.
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8 - Transportation
The transportation plan developed for the 2008 event proved to be very efficient and will likely be implemented again in a similar manner. Some teams may choose to provide their own transportation, but for those choosing to use tournament buses, they will be scheduled in such a manner to have the teams arriving at the fields with sufficient time for preparation and warm-ups. A dedicated shuttle will be provided for the officiating crew.
The Tri-city area is serviced by an excellent public transportation system. Buses and connecting advanced light rapid transit (Skytrain) make travel in the greater Vancouver easy, economical and efficient. Prior to the event, the Coquitlam area will be enjoying the new Evergreen extension to the Skytrain LRT network. This will provide easy access to the airport or downtown Vancouver and all of its amenities.
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9 - Accommodation
The director of accommodations will negotiate a preferred rate for the local hotels in the Coquitlam area for teams and or supporters that wish to take advantage of them. We will also be looking to secure college dorm style accommodation at Simon Fraser University for those teams preferring that style of residence. Whichever type of accommodation is preferred; the providers in the area have expertise in dealing with large groups and sports teams. Scheduled bus transportation for teams will be set-up for travel to and from the tournament venue from tournament accommodations.
10 - Food Services
The cultural diversity of the area provides for dining experiences of virtually any ethnic background.
Meal service for the athletes will be available as part of the accommodation package.
Food services at the tournament venue will offer a varied menu and will be available during tournament hours. All teams will be provided with post- game beverages and healthy snacks.
11 - Ancillary Events
Opening ceremonies will include a parade of athletes, assembly and opening comments by various dignitaries and official guests. Plans will be to include local First Nation involvement representative of the game’s heritage.
Closing ceremonies will be held on field after the final game with representation of all teams with their flags. Comments from local and provincial dignitaries as well as from the FIL and tournament committee will be part of the program.
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Tournament awards including All-stars and Spirit of Lacrosse awards will also be handed out at as part of the closing ceremonies.
Along with the main event, our plan is to host a Youth Field Lacrosse Invitational Tournament. Players in this event will have full access to the main event which will give the younger players both a demonstration of play at the highest skill level and also provide inspiration as to what they too could achieve in representing their country.
12 - Media and Communication
With the 2008 event a very comprehensive website was set up, providing both teams and fans with up to date information on the event as well as real time statistics during game play. This quality website will be carried on and updated for this event.
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For the 2008 games, the directors secured sponsorship from a major market sports radio station as well as one of the two major newspapers for coverage of the event. This along with other local media interest during the games provided great exposure for the event. We will pursue this type of collaboration again. Also, on staff will be a dedicated media relations person as we had in 2008. This person coordinated media accessibility as well as provided the many press releases through the course of the games.
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13 - Sports Facilities
The Coquitlam Town Centre Sports Complex is located in the heart of development in the City of Coquitlam. It is home to four quality artificial turf fields, one being the main stadium field and two natural grass fields. All four turf fields are equipped state of the art lighting to support play into the evening hours if required.
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The stadium is enclosed by secure fencing and provides covered seating for about 1200 fans. Additional bleacher type seating can easily be moved to the ends of the field to provide addition seating if demands require it. Both adjacent turf fields have covered seating for about 200 people at each field along with covered players benches.
The facility offers full size adult team change rooms as well as a secure official’s change area. In 2008 we added additional large tents equipped with tables and chairs to provide us with additional dressing rooms. This will likely be repeated as necessary.
Fully equipped concession area will be open to serve the needs of fans and players alike.
The south end of the field features a full size electronic scoreboard. All turf fields have full field lighting.
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The south end of the complex has a very large open area, which is envisioned, as a tent city of venders and displays.
All four turf fields are equipment with artificial lighting that would allow games into the evening if required.
Meeting facilities for the various games committees during the course of the games are available at the Evergreen Cultural Centre a short 5 minute walk from the stadium. These facilities would also be available for any FIL business meetings if planned for.
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In addition to the outstanding sport facilities available, Coquitlam Town Centre also has trails through quiet forested areas and lakes providing anyone with space for a time out. It is also located minutes from major shopping malls.
Once onsite we see Town Centre offering everyone everything they need to spend a day at “the Games”
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14 - Financial Plan
Proposed Tournament Operating Budget
WORLD LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET
Grants FIL 5,000.00 CLA 5,000.00 Provincial Government 5,000.00
Total Grants $ 15,000.00
Ticket Sales $ 100,000.00
Other Revenue Food 5,000.00 Fundraising (50/50, Raffles) 5,000.00 Merchandise / Program Sales 10,000.00 Sponsorship 20,000.00 Webcasting / DVD Sales 5,000.00 CSTT Sports (Accommodation & Travel) 15,000.00 Total Other Revenue $ 60,000.00
Total Revenue $ 175,000.00
Expenses Administration 5,000.00 Accounting 5,000.00 Volunteer Recognition 7,000.00 Opening Ceremonies 2,000.00 Merchandise (clothing) 10,000.00 Food & Ice 2,500.00 Awards Banquet 15,000.00 Fundraising 2,500.00 Insurance 5,500.00 Media 25,000.00 Medical Staff 5,000.00
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Promotion 5,000.00 Printing 10,000.00 Miscellaneous Field Equipment 2,000.00 Miscellaneous Room Rental 2,000.00 Transportation 3,000.00 Venue Rental 5,000.00 Security 6,000.00 Signage 7,500.00 Flags 500.00 Website & On-line Statistics 2,000.00 Webcasting / DVDs 9,000.00 Referee Recognition 500.00 Drug Testing 7,000.00 FIL Hosting Agreement 15,000.00 CLA Hosting Agreement 15,000.00
Total Expenses $ 174,000.00
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $ 1,000.00
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15 - Legacy
The legacy left from this event will be two fold.
First of all, our plans are for a lacrosse festival that will have participants, volunteers and spectator’s alike going away with memories of good friends and good competition.
Secondly, funding raised by this event will go to the 2008 World Lacrosse Foundation which was started after the 2008 games. Its sole purpose is to provide support for the development of our sport in all areas of British Columbia so that these great opportunities are available to all players, coaches and officials with the desire to excel.
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16 - Letters of Support
James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage & Official Languages Member of Parliament for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam
Christy Clark, Premier of the Province of British Columbia
Richard Stewart, Mayor of the City of Coquitlam
Canadian Lacrosse Association
British Columbia Lacrosse Association
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
October 24, 2011
Cliff Pascas Chair 2016 U-19 World Lacrosse Bid Committee
Dear Mr. Pascas:
As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, I wanted to extend my best wishes to you and members of the Bid Committee as you prepare the Bid for the 2016 Under 19 Men’s Lacrosse World Championships.
Coquitlam is a prime location for this major sporting event. It is centrally located and easily accessible. All of the important services needed for the guests such as accommodations, health care, parks, recreation and other amenities are within close proximity. The Town Centre Sports Complex will ensure top of the line facilities and the people of Coquitlam and surrounding communities will be the greatest of hosts.
You have my full support in your efforts to secure this great opportunity, as you present your Bid to the Federation of International Lacrosse.
Sincerely,
Christy Clark Premier
November 22, 2011
Re: FIL Under 19 Men’s Field World Lacrosse Championships
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the Canadian Lacrosse Association I am pleased to provide our full support and endorsement for the bid proposal as prepared under the Chair, Mr. Cliff Pascas, to host the 2016 U19 Men’s Field Lacrosse World Championship in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.
The CLA is fortunate to have a very strong provincial lacrosse association in BC and we benefit from a highly skilled and dedicated lacrosse community in BC who is more than able to host a successful world championship event, as was demonstrated with the 2008 U19 World Championship.
We certainly look forward to possibly welcoming the global lacrosse community to Canada in 2016 and we appreciate the FIL considering this proposal.
Yours in lacrosse,
Stewart Begg VP International Competition c.c: Joey Harris, CLA President Sohen Gill, BCLA President
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17 – FIL Bid Application
Please see attached
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
2016 FIL MEN’S UNDER 19 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BID APPLICATION DUE: 5th December 2011
The bid should be based on the assumption of a minimum of 12 teams competing and for planning purposes at this stage 20. Note this may change and the numbers will be confirmed in 2015.
1. CONTACT DETAILS
Host Country: Canada
Organising Body (if different to above): 2008 World Lacrosse Foundation with permission of the Canadian Lacrosse Association
Host City/Town: Coquitlam, British Columbia
Proposed dates of event: July 7th to 16th, 2016
Website: Currently “ www.2008worldlaxfoundation.com”
Proposed event website (if known):
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Primary Contact Name: Cliff Pascas
Address: 3233 Fremont Street, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, V3B 7V6
Telephone: 604-941-7145
E-mail: [email protected]
Secondary Contact Name: Garth Cambrey
Address: 1679 Magellan Street, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, V3C 4N8
Telephone: 604-818-6708
E-mail: [email protected]
2. FACILITY AND DATE INFORMATION
Please attach photos, brochures or website address of the venue if available.
Name and location of facility: Coquitlam Town Centre Park
Year constructed: Major renovation & update completed 2010
Size of playing venue/s: 4 regulation size artificial turf soccer fields plus 2 similar grass fields if required
Surface of playing venue/s: Sport Turf
Seating capacity: 1200 covered in stadium, 200 covered at 2 of the adjacent turf fields & 100 uncovered at 4th field
Standing capacity (If applicable): 2
Floodlight availability (night All four turf fields have artificial lighting for night games if required matches):
Ticketing control arrangements Facility is completely fenced with main public gate allowing for spectator ticket control. Alternate entrance for players, officials and tournament staff. (e.g. enclosed venue etc) Number of change rooms: 4 permanent adult size change rooms, 1 full size change room for Officials. (suitable size for Lacrosse Teams) Additional enclosed tents will be erected as required and will be equipped with tables and chairs.
Training facilities: Away from the stadium facilities, there are at present 6 other turf fields in close proximity and If offsite please provide details of location available for training or practice purposes. They are all with-in a 30 minute bus ride from the / number of fields / any restrictions on accommodations and all are equipped with lighting if required. If the university fields are availability / locker rooms / distance from available adjacent to the residences we would endeavour to gain access to them. main game facility / distance from accommodation
Weather conditions during dates: Usually sunny approx 25 – 30 dg C
Merchandise area/s: An area at the south end of the facility would be available for vendors.
Scoreboard and clock: Stadium has electronic scoreboard and clock. Official time to be kept at the scorekeepers table with the use of stop watches. Alternate fields will use stop watches and flip boards to display scores
3. ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
Please attach photos, brochures or website address of the accommodation if available.
Location: Simon Fraser University residence or local hotels.
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Capacity: number of rooms, University style residences based on double occupancy. Townhouse style residences available single, double etc for officiating team.
Meal arrangements: e.g dorm Pre-arranged, cafeteria style style, cafeteria, self catering
Meal options: (e.g package Meals will be tailored to healthy life style. options, cuisines etc)
Meeting rooms: Meeting rooms are available if required.
Other amenities: e.g. internet, Residents will have access to all of the Simon Fraser Recreation facilities. Pool, gymnasium, recreational rooms, athletic weight rooms, etc. facilities
Spectator accommodation: Numerous hotels close to rapid transit with connection directly to venue.
4. TRANSPORTATION
Nearest major airport/train station: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) approx. 40 km's to venue
Distance from airport to YVR to Simon Fraser University approx. 35 km's accommodation:
Distance from accommodation to Simon Fraser University to Town Centre Park, approx 15 km's playing venue:
Proposed means of transport from:
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Charter coach airport to accommodation Charter/school bus accommodation to venue Charter/school bus to practice venue (if different to playing venue)
Other: (general transport options) Car service will be available if required to shuttle FIL officials or other VIP’s to and from their hotel or meetings.
5. MEDIA REQUIREMENTS / CAPABILITY
Note that filming rights need to be discussed with the FIL
Media facilities: The stadium field has a dedicated press box suitable for all forms of media. It will be equipped with e.g. print media a wireless access point for internet connections as required.
Filming opportunities: All games will be filmed, with DVD’s provided to each team after their respective games. Television/internet/other Television coverage will be explored. Our experience in 2008 was that it was not financially coverage: feasible, but it will be looked at again. Webcasting proved to be quite successful previously and this is likely to be provided again.
Other:
6. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIES
Opening Ceremony: (location Opening ceremonies will be held at the stadium field etc)
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Closing Ceremony : (location Closing ceremonies will be held at stadium field after the gold medal game. Award presentations etc) part of the same ceremonies.
Other functions/awards: Coaches, Officials, & VIP social on the evening prior to the start.
Other:
7. CONTRACT DATES
Dates by which contracts have to be signed (as applicable for major items) to secure provision.
Facility/Venue: Facility will be booked upon award. Contract not required to be signed until approx 1 year prior.
Accommodation: 1 year prior
Transport: 1 year prior
Other:
8. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Please outline your proposed organisation and administrative support arrangements and where not the National Governing Body (NGB), your relationship with the NGB.
Organising Committee: The organising committee directors will be members of the 2008 World Lacrosse Society with the endorsement of the Canadian Lacrosse Association.
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Drugs Testing: Conducted by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport in accordance with FIL bylaws based on the current WADA standards.
Press / Media: As in 2008, we will have a media relations director who will handle press releases as well as coordinate access to various media outlets.
Ticket Sales: (advance and on site) Ticket sales will be handled through a ticketing company such as Ticketmaster. Advanced sales will be available on-line. Walk up sales will also be accommodated at the main gate. Tickets will be available in full event packages as well as by the day.
Overseas Supporters: We will keep an open line of communication to overseas supporters through an information email address on our website and any enquiries will be answered in a timely manner. All tournaments related announcements will be forwarded to the various team bodies for their information and distribution as required. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter will also be extensively used.
Ancillary events: e.g. junior, masters It is anticipated that we will host a Youth Tournament alongside the main event. Likely in the High School and Junior High School age groups.
Other: As in 2008, the off day before the finals, we held a no cost Salmon Barbeque and skills day for all of the players. We plan to do something similar again to provide a enjoyable low key day of bonding for all participants.
9. OTHER ACTIVIITES
Ability to host FIL Men’s Sector / The Evergreen Cultural Centre which is part of the Town Centre Complex offers fully Board Meetings. equipped meeting rooms which would be well suited for FIL meetings. It is our proposed location for committee meetings such as awards committee, coaches meeting and so forth.
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10. SHORT AND LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
a) What benefits do you envisage your country will derive from hosting a World Championship?
Lacrosse, and in particular the Field Lacrosse discipline is growing in popularity year after year. We see this event as another tool to demonstrate this great game. With exposure through local print and electronic media we will hope to generate an interest in the game from people who would not have previously known of it. Providing references to the Canadian Lacrosse Association and the British Columbia Lacrosse Association as sources of information regarding participation we think will help to generate interest and growth from outside of the mainstream Lacrosse community......
b) How will hosting this World Championship support the FIL Development Committee in furthering its aims of introducing lacrosse in new countries whilst continuing to strengthen it in existing locations?
Our group staged this event in 2008, and by all reports it was a great success both in showcasing the game and financially. On the latter note, we were able to provide the FIL will a substantial revenue share. We envision the same thing again for this event. Some or all of these funds to the FIL could be used to finance development strategies in developing areas.
Further, the staging of a successful championship event such as this and reports of it spreading through various media and social media outlets will help to spark interest in developing areas. In today’s age, spreading information to a worldwide audience is as simple as a keystroke on a computer and we foresee interest and a following of this event coming from a worldwide audience......
11. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS PLEASE REFER TO TAB 14 OF THE PROPOSAL DOCUMENT FOR A DETAILED BUDGET. This should be completed with best estimates as part of the bid process, refined as needed during Bid discussions and then completed post event. A condition of bid acceptance will be the completion of Budget "actuals" within six (6) months of World Championship completion.
* All budget figures to be provided In $US dollars Summary Initial Revised Actual 8
Gross revenue Total budgeted expenditure Total unbudgeted Expenditure Total
Payments to FIL Payments (participants) Other Payments Surplus
Submitted by:
Name ...... Signature ...... Date ...... Host
Approved:
Name ...... Signature ...... Date ...... Federation of International Lacrosse
Actuals submitted by:
Name ...... Signature ...... Date ...... Host
Agreed:
Name ...... Signature ...... Date ...... Federation of International Lacrosse
Revenue Initial Revised Actual Advance ticket sales 9
* Ticket Prices to be provided and estimated numbers of sales in each category Game day ticket sales Programme sales Programme advertising Media rights Sponsorship Grants Government Other Accommodation Transport Merchandising Entrance fees Other (specify) Total income
Expenditure Initial Revised Actual Venue Hire Staff including ticket staff Floodlights On site refreshments for participants Maintenance Other (please specify)
Personnel Security Game staff Administrators Secretarial Medical/Physio 10
Public relations/Publicity Other (please specify)
Tickets Printing Pre-event ticket sellers Other (please specify)
Promotion Advertising Media Admin. Expenses Printing Other (please specify)
Programme printing Equipment PA system Supplies Ceremonies/Receptions – list in more detail
Entertainment Sponsors Media Officials Meetings Total expenditure
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12. CONDITIONS
All Bids must comply with the Championship Rules as prepared by the FIL Men’s Competitions Committee and which are associated with the FIL Bylaws, noting that these are subject to change. Any difficulties of specific compliance should be raised as early as possible to allow this to be considered by the FIL.
It is the intent that for any World Championship, countries participating are generally known and confirmed two years ahead of the scheduled date of the event. Full confirmation of participating countries will not be known until the Entry Fee has been paid in full to the FIL by the due date (31st December of the year preceding the event).
Changes outside of the direct control of the FIL may occur in this period (a country may withdraw from the event or there could be additional entrants within the overall maximum number) and this would be a matter of discussion between the Organising Committee and the FIL.
The game schedule within a specific World Championship is the prerogative of the FIL to set and would be discussed with the Organiser to take into consideration any specific points.
When completed this bid should be forwarded to :
Ron Balls 70 High Road RAYLEIGH Essex SS6 7AD England [email protected]
In submitting our bid the 2008 U19 World Lacrosse Foundation through the Canadian Lacrosse Association – Member Association)
(a) agrees to abide by the FIL World Championship Bylaws; (b) agrees to abide by the FIL Anti Doping Policy; (c) agrees to abide by any contractual arrangements with the FIL;
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