REPRESENT THE UNITED STATES AT THE 2021 WINTER FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES JANUARY 21-31, 2021 | LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
ABOUT THE WINTER GAMES
The World University Games is an international multi-sport event organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The World University Games is an international sporting and cultural festival, staged every two years in a different city around the world, representing both winter and summer competitions. As an international multi-sport competition, it is second only to the Olympic Games.
ABOUT USA WUG TEAM
The United States of America World University Games Team (USA WUG) is an organization overseen by the United States International University Sports Federation (US-IUSF). Members of the USA WUG Team compete globally as representatives of the United States in university-level sports competitions organized by FISU, the governing body of university sport worldwide. US-IUSF represents the official governing body for the United States at all FISU events, including the World University Games, World University Championships, and FISU America Games.
ABOUT THE 2021 LUCERNE GAMES
The 2021 Winter World University Games will be held in Lucerne, Switzerland, January 21-31, 2021. The event marks the 30th edition of the Winter World University Games. The Games expect to have over 3,000 athletes from over 60 countries competing in 10 different sports.
THE SPORTS
ALPINE SKIING FREESTYLE SKIING BIATHLON ICE HOCKEY CROSS COUNTRY SKIING SKI ORIENTEERING CURLING SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING FIGURE SKATING SNOWBOARDING
ABOUT US-IUSF
The United States International University Sports Federation (US-IUSF) is the governing body for the United States and represents all American athletes participating in FISU events. Dr. Gary Cunningham leads US-IUSF membership, and also serves as Chef de Mission for all World University Games competitions. Vice President, Dan Guerrero, will succeed Dr. Cunningham as the President of the US-IUSF for the 2021 World University Games.
usateam.org | (425) 977-2700 | 1222 N 185th Street Suite 100 | Shoreline, WA 98133 ABOUT BTI EVENTS
BTI Events is the managing partner for the US-IUSF, the American arm of FISU. A comprehensive athletic event management company, BTI Events facilitates and provides logistical support for all types of athletic teams traveling to domestic and international events, including U.S. athletes competing in the World University Games. Under the direction of the US-IUSF, BTI Events assists U.S. athletes in managing Games and Championships administration, logistics, and information resources.
COST PER PERSON $2,225 7 nights
WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED 7 nights’ accommodation in Athletes’ Village Airfare to and from Lucerne Each additional night: $125 per person per night Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Athletes’ Village Additional nights in the Athletes’ Village (above 7 nights)
All ground transportation as part of the games in Lucerne USA uniforms (2 sets for team sports) Costs for judges or referees USA WUG Team apparel Airfare, accommodations, meals, and transportation costs, if applicable FISU registration fee and accreditation process Baggage or shipping costs for equipment or luggage
USA WUG Team medical and staff office in Athletes’ Village Cost of bringing your own athletic trainer & doctor Opportunity to march in Opening and Closing Ceremonies Dependent upon arrival and departure dates Note: The number of athletes and staff Social media and website promotion allowed to stay in the Athletes’ Village is limited figure set per sport by FISU Pre-event logistical assistance regulations. Additional people in your party beyond the maximum must stay in FISU- Tickets to attend other sporting events (as available) appointed facilities at a higher expense. Contact BTI Events about sport maximums. Sightseeing tour of Lucerne
COMPETE FOR USA WUG TEAM CONTACT KALVIN JOHANSON (425) 977-2700 [email protected]
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