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Chicago 2006 Games VII & Cultural Festival July 15-22, 2006 Soldier VII, 2006 in Field he ability to dream beyond the constraints of reality, the courage to make Tdreams come true. These are among the legacies that Dr. Tom Waddell left to those lucky enough to follow his lead.

The Chicago 2006, Inc. bid organization Chicago Games 2006, Inc. [CGI], is fortunate to carry on these legacies. The three-year effort to create our orig- inal bid document and presentation in embodied those visions—we had participation by more than 400 people; we were inclusive of all parts of the community; and we pursued our personal best in work- ing together and in celebrating all of the best things Chicago has to offer.

We have maintained our commitment to our original vision for a communi- ty-centered Gay Games. We have come to embrace the new vision of the Gay Games—a return to the roots of the movement in the sports and cultural competitions that give rise to the personal experiences that change people’s lives. We have built a plan that acknowledges the past and looks toward the future, and does so with a vigorous attention to financial accountability. Opening Ceremonies will be in the gorgeous new on Chicago’s We envision the Gay Games VII Sports and Cultural Festival, July 15, 2006 amazing Lakefront. Closing Ceremonies will be in the . through July 22, 2006, as a celebration, a multi-ethnic, spirited family reunion of sorts, one that is woven into the fabric of our city, free from big- Chicago is a city that respects and values all of its citizens. It is a true otry and welcoming to all. The estimated 800,000 gay, , bisexual and urban melting pot, with large populations of Latinos (19.6% of the city’s transgendered people of this region of more than eight million people will population), African-Americans (38.6%), Asians (3.6%), Native Americans open our hearts and homes to old and new friends from around the globe. (.2%), Caucasians (37.9%), and vibrant communities of people from every From within our community emanates a comfort and warmth, a forward- country of the world. moving energy, and a capacity to make dreams come true. But we are also a practical people, and we do not believe dreams come at the expense of Celebrating the Gay Games as one family, CGI has secured the commitment unrealistic financial scenarios. Each component of our bid has been re- from every facet of the city necessary for the planning, promotion and evaluated to ensure that our dreams and wallets can co-exist rationally. implementation of a successful event.

Those attending Gay Games VII Sports and Cultural Festival will find The gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) community has con- Chicago a convenient destination, an easy city in which to get around, and tributed to making Chicago a welcoming cultural mecca. Chicago boasts a wonderful place to visit. From Chicago’s transportation hub, you can eas- the Gerber/Hart Library, the Midwest’s largest GLBT library and archives. ily reach the rest of what the Americas have to offer. By offering sports and The city has an officially designated GLBT neighborhood with rainbow street cultural competitions in a “cluster” system, we have created a “Village” markers. Five major, weekly publications and a weekly radio program serve program where athletes can compete within walking distance of other the GLBT community. The only government-sponsored Gay and Lesbian Hall sporting events, allowing for more camaraderie. Our “Welcome Center” will of Fame in the world is in Chicago. Chicago’s world-renowned city and lake- be at the Chicago Cultural Center downtown, serving as our “Hub” during front parks and public facilities are open to GLBT sporting, cultural, politi- Gay Games VII. The new Millennium Park will serve as the host to choral and cal, and community organizations. All communities, including ours, are rep- band performances as well as nightly medals ceremonies. resented in prominent public offices and citizens have expansive protection under city and county civil-rights and domestic-partner laws.

Both the City of Chicago and the State of have hate-crimes laws cov- ering crimes motivated by anti-gay bias. In addition, Illinois allows individ- ual, joint and “second-parent” adoptions by lesbian and gay people; is “sexual orientation neutral” in child custody and visitation matters; allows employee domestic-partner benefits; extends protections to unmarried cou- ples in its domestic violence laws; and bars sexual orientation discrimina- tion in insurance, campaign practices, licensing for various professions and in other matters. Buckingham Fountain It is our belief that the City of Chicago, and our bid group itself, mirror the mission of the Gay Games. We welcome the opportunity to safeguard the legacies of Dr. Tom Waddell. available. Participants may be required to sign up as teams, thus making interest more trackable. Based on interest and a sign-up deadline, the Sports and Finance Gay Games VII committees will evaluate, with the approval of the FGG, the inclusion of these sports. Requests for additional team sports will also be given sincere consideration, with authorization from the FGG.

Sports Program In addition to world-class venues, a critical component to the success of Gay Games VII is utilizing top-notch resources to successfully execute the Sports Program game The philosophy of Chicago’s Gay Games Sports Program is defined by four guiding plan. principles—Community, Accessibility, Inclusion and Quality. These themes provide the foundation of every aspect of our program from facilities to personnel to the Chicago is extremely fortunate to have a cohesive, respected and accomplished recognition of the athletes who achieve their personal best. group of sports leaders. These same leaders have signed on to drive the success of Chicago’s Gay Games VII. We envision the Gay Games VII Sports and Cultural Festival as a celebration—a multi-ethnic, spirited family reunion of sorts—that is woven into the fabric of our Chicago’s community sports leaders manage and support more than 4,000 local City, free from discrimination and welcoming to family, friends and visitors. athletes on an annual basis. Chicago is the home to several large GLBT sporting groups including Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association, Windy City Athletic Chicago’s Gay Games VII provides an opportunity for society, as a whole, to realize Association, Women’s Sports Association, Frontrunners/Frontwalkers, Lincoln Park that the participating athletes are the same people they see in their daily lives as Lagooners, Team Chicago and Windy City Cyclists. These organizations, and others neighbors, doctors, teachers, volunteers, parishioners, co-workers and friends. like them, host local leagues for soccer, hockey, softball, , , tennis, Through a shared passion for , we build community. Through building commu- , swimming, rugby, volleyball, rowing, darts, and more. nity we have the ability to touch people in all walks of life.

Chicago is a world-class sports city with state-of-the-art facilities. Our Sports Committee has secured these facilities while integrating a “Sports Village” concept that incorporates nearly 90% of the athletes into four centralized sites, or “Villages.” The “Sports Villages” are divided geographically into North, South, Lake Front and University Village. Events are structured and scheduled so that more than 1,200 athletes will be competing at each of the established Sports Villages. Each of these Villages reflect the cultural diversity of the Chicagoland area.

As in all great organizations and communities, diversity and inclusion are key com- ponents to achieving organizational excellence. The ethnic and social diversities reflected and encouraged in Chicago’s sports organizations parallel those of the general population in the City of Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods.

Millennium Park, an easily accessible and majestic venue in the Heart of Chicago’s Grant Park and Lakefront, will serve as “Center Stage” for all medal ceremonies. Medal presentations will be held nightly on the Millennium Park stage to truly rec- ognize and honor the personal achievements of the Gay Games VII athletes in an effort to celebrate and share the joy of their hard work with friends, family and the community. This centralized location will enable media to take photos of winners, interview participants, and cover the Gay Games in a comprehensive manner. Athletes who win medals will be acknowledged in a celebration attended by athletes from other sports and cultural participants. For sports ending late in the day, the Chicago’s commitment to the success of sports for the GLBT community’s athletes medal ceremonies will occur the following evening. and supporters is reflected by the unprecedented growth of participants in our sports leagues and tournaments. The strength of Chicago’s GLBT sports community In addition, the Sports Committee will invite national and international community is clearly demonstrated by the size, scope and quality of the national tournaments leaders, celebrities, media and dignitaries to be a part of celebrating and present- for which Chicago is known. This is specifically highlighted by the success of the ing these awards to the Gay Games VII recipients. Chicago Hoops Classic (the largest and longest running gay basketball tournament in the world); the annual Chicago Pride Invitational Bowling Tournament; the Second Each of the Sports Villages have been strategically selected to ensure accessibility City Tennis International Tennis Classic; the 75-team Chi-Town Softball Classic; the to all participants and spectators via public transportation with minimal commute Holiday Volleyball Classic; the annual Proud to Run Event; and Team Chicago’s time. This will ensure an increased number of visitors, family members and patrons Midwest Sports and Cultural Festival. alike who can watch and support the athletes. Our goal is to create the ultimate experience for all by reducing any unnecessary frustrations caused by traffic and In light of the recent developments of the 2006 Gay Games, it is more important long commutes. than ever that a successful, respectful and professional Gay Games takes place. Chicago’s committed and dedicated GLBT community will showcase an event to the A key component of the “Sport Villages” is scalability. The Sports Committee has world built on the four guiding principles of Community, Accessibility, Inclusion and built-in safeguards and prearranged agreements with all the sports venues for Quality. expansion, if necessary, to accommodate a larger number of athletes. The initial fig- ures presented to the FGG are based on historical figures; however, the ability for managed growth is possible.

Furthermore, the Sports Committee is giving serious consideration to team sports such as football and rugby. Venues for these activities are low-cost and readily The Chicago skyline viewed from the near south side 3 Chicago 2006 Sports and Ceremonies Program Schedule The final Saturday and Sunday are left relatively open and flexible for rain delays or other scheduling emergencies. Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Registration Opening Closing Opens Ceremony Ceremony Basketball Beach Volleyball

Bowling (10pin) Cycling

Diving Figure Skating

Golf Ice Hockey Marathon Martial Arts Physique Powerlifting Additional Racquetball Sports Rowing Just Added! Sailing Flag Football, Soccer (ftbl) Rugby, DanceSport, Softball Darts, Billiards Swimming

Tennis Track & Field Triathlon Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling Sport # of Participants Event Length Minimum Instances Venue Distance From Hub Governing/ Sanctioning Badminton 200 4 days 3 matches 20.5 km IBF Basketball 350 5 days 8 games University of IL-Chicago 4.0 km FIBA/NCAA Beach Volleyball 130 3 days 5 matches North Avenue Beach 3.3 km FIVB Bowling 700 6 days 1 category Waveland Bowl 10.4 km FIQ/IGBO Elk Grove Bowl 38.1 km Cycling 250 4 days N/A , 14.1 km USCF/UCI Washington Park and 13.9 km Palos Forest Preserve 33.8 km 65 2 days N/A Northwestern University 20.5 km FINA/IGLA Figure Skating 100 2 days N/A McFetridge Park 11.2 km ISU/IGFSU Football (Soccer) 500 5 days 4 match University of IL-Chicago 4.0 km IGLFA Golf 200 4 days 2 rounds Golf Course 13.6 km USGA Ice Hockey 200 5 days 4 games Robert Crown Ice Center 22 km IGLIHA Marathon 500 1 day 1 race Chicago Lakefront 4.3 km AIMS Martial Arts 200 3 days N/A University of IL-Chicago 4.0 km IAGLMA Physique (Height & Weight) 250 3 days N/A 2.4 km N/A Powerlifting 100 2 days N/A Northwestern University 20.5 km IPLF Racquetball 250 4 days 3 matches Northwestern University 20.5 km USRA Rowing 100 4 days 2 or less races Lincoln Park Lagoon 4.3 km USRA Sailing 100 3 days 6 races Belmont Harbor 7.5 km RRS Softball 1,500 5 days 4 games Washington Park 13.2 km ASA Swimming 1,500 6 days 3 events University of IL-Chicago 4 km FIINA/IGLA Tennis 1,300 6 days 3 events Northwestern University 20.5 km GLTA/USTA Waveland Park 8.7 km University of IL-Chicago 4.0 km Track & Field 400 6 days N/A Hansen Stadium 14.9 km USATF/IAAF Triathlon 200 1 day 1 event Chicago Lakefront 1.1 km ITU Volleyball 1,300 6 days 7 match Navy Pier 2.4 km FIVB Water Polo 100 5 days 5 events Northwestern University 20.5 km IGLA/FINA Wrestling 150 4 days 3 events Northwestern University 20.5 km FILA Gay Games VII Sports Venues Additional Sports

NORTH SPORTS VILLAGE Just Added! Badminton: 200 Diving: 65 Flag Football (600), Rugby (350), Ice Hockey: 200 Powerlifting: 100 DanceSport (250), Darts (250), Raquetball: 250 Tennis: 650 Billiards (250) Water Polo: 100 Wrestling: 150 Total: 1,715 Participants

LAKEFRONT SPORTS VILLAGE Beach Volleyball: 130 Marathon: 500 Physique: 250 UNIVERSITY SPORTS VILLAGE Rowing: 100 Basketball: 350 Sailing: 100 Martial Arts: 200 Tennis: 450 Soccer: 500 Triathalon: 200 Swimming: 1,500 Volleyball: 1,300 Tennis: 200 Total: 3,030 Participants Total: 2,750 Particpants [Culture: 1,355]

SOUTH SPORTS VILLAGE Cycling: 250 ADDITIONAL SPORTS VENUES Golf: 200 Bowling: 700 Softball: 1,500 Total: 1,950 Participants Figure Skating: 100 Track & Field: 400 Total: 1,200 Participants

Total Athletes: 12,345

Total Culture: 1,355 Opening Ceremonies: 60,000 People Medal Ceremonies: 10,000 Closing Ceremonies: 20,000

Spectators for Sports: 30,000

Spectators for Culture and Licensed Affiliated Events: 80,000 Sponsorship Opportunities Gay Games VII

Premium Partner $850,000 Exclusive Category Sponsor Gay Games VII Premium Partner

Platinum Sponsor $500,000

Gold Sponsor: $350,000 Silver Sponsor: $200,000 Marketing Prior to Gay Games An international marketing and advertising campaign will Bronze Sponsor: $100,000 focus on the sports and culture components of the Gay Games movement. Silver-level sponsors and above will be listed in all print, web and electronic advertising. This 26-month campaign will include advertising in nation- al and international gay glossy magazines, Web sites, TV and radio programs, with a total estimated audience of more than Minimum: 30 million viewers over 26 months.

Marketing During Gay Games Each sponsor levels comes with different levels of access to all of the Gay Games VII official and Licensed Events. These include Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the Medal Ceremonies, Choral and Band concerts, and all 30 sports events. There is also a Media and Registration Center where all participants and supporters will come to pick up materi- als. Top sponsors will have week-long displays in this center.

Marketing Reach The Gay Games host city announcement received a 4.5 million Nielson rating for TV and radio, in addition to more than 200 print and media outlets around the world.

Category Exclusivity is on a first-come, first-served basis, based on buying out the “premium sponsor” levels for each event. Premium sponsor for the events will only be offered to one company in each client category (waters, banks, autos, etc.) Some venues will have product restrictions.

Barter levels: Add 25% for barter level for any category. Example, $100,000 sponsor must provide $125,000 in barter if the sponsor- ship is all in barter. Gay Games Experience

Sydney Registration Data Base 2002 Top Countries (12,979 participants) 4,794 (37%) USA 3,200 963 824 749 653 Switzerland 439 New Zealand 177 France 163 South Africa 98 Belgium 98 Denmark

Amsterdam Registration Data Base 1998 Top Countries (13,038 participants) 4,678 2,530 Germany 2,289 The Netherlands 619 Canada 613 England 460 Australia 365 France 360 Switzerland 193 Belgium 152 Denmark 109 New Zealand ALSO: 95 Italy, 88 Sweden, 84 Norway, 67 South Africa, 60 Czechoslovakia, 55 Austria, 37 Israel, 32 Finland, 25 Japan, 28 Ireland, 28 Spain Soldier Field

Opening Ceremonies July 15, 2006 Greek Peristyle Millennium Park

Medal Ceremonies July 17-21, 2006 Frank O. Gehrey Millennium Park Music Pavilion and Great Lawn

Concerts July 19-20, 2006 Cultural Center

Registration and Media Center Sponsor Fair July 14-22, 2006 Gay Games VII Corporate Sponsor Packages Chicago, July 15-22, 2006 100,000 Attendees All Levels Category Right to Use Street Banners Press Conference Thank you ad Logo on Tickets Web Site Lead Booth At Media, VIP Opening Branded Banner at All Medal 4-Color Ad in GG Goodie Bag at Posters Logo in all sport Opening Cerem. PSA During Closing Cerem. PSA During In Quarterly E- Mention in Annual Thank Logo in culture Official Sponsor Merchandise Web Site Exclusive Logo in Own Ads During Games for Client Signing just for Client and Badges Banner Plcmts Regist. Center Ceremonies Merchandise Presenter Souvenir Book Registration Worldwide program books Banner,Tickets Opening Cerem. Banner,Tickets Closing Cerem. Mail Newsletter Press Releases You Ad in Media program book Stickers for Give-aways Banner & Link

$850,000 GGG G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G PREMIUM PARTNER

$500,000 G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Platinum Sponsor

$350,000 G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Gold Sponsor $200,000 G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Silver Sponsor text text G G G G G G G G G G G G G $100,000 1/2 list list Bronze Sponsor Silver-level and above: Logo on all national and international media placements.

All Sponsors Receive: Full-page Black & White Ad in Gay Games VII Souvenir Program Book. Web site banner ads and links. Mention in press releases through two-year campaign. Logo on brochures, posters and applications created to promote Gay Games VII. Sponsorships cover the entire period of time between the client’s sign-up and through the July 15-22, 2006 Gay Games VII. Chicago Games, Inc., 5443 N. Broadway, 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60640. www.chicago2006.org. Exclusive sponsorships are on a first-come, first-served basis. Certain venues will have restrictions on product placement. Presenting Sponsor $500,000 15) Sponsor logo in all program books for each sport and cultural event. Gay Games VII One product per category; not exclusive. 16) Sponsor Gay Games Banner at Opening Ceremonies. Exclusive level available on a first-come, first-served basis. 17) Sponsor announced in a PSA during Opening Ceremonies. 1) Right to Use Gay Games VII Logo in your company’s own ads, with FGG approval on use. For example, in all of 18) Sponsor Gay Games Banner at Closing Ceremonies. Sponsor’s gay-placement ads in gay media for two years, or in mainstream ads, TV commercials, etc. 19) Sponsor announced in a PSA during Closing Ceremonies.

2) 20 Street banners in Chicago during the Gay Games, as 20) Sponsor listed in all e-mail newsletters to participants, well as the one year leading up to the Gay Games. donors and sponsors.

3) A press conference for the client signing on as a major 21) Sponsor mentioned in all press releases (average one per sponsor. month for 26 months; archived on the Web site).

4) A thank you ad placed in national gay media, announcing 22) Sponsor listed among those thanked in an annual gay this sponsorship. media ad listing sponsors.

5) Client logo on all tickets and athlete badges. 23) Sponsor logo in the Cultural Program Book.

6) Placement on the front page of the Gay Games Chicago 24) Sponsor logo on the Official Gay Games stickers to be Web site. distributed to hundreds of retail and nightlife establishments. 25) Sponsor provided with merchandise to give away to 7) Client booth at the Gay Games Media and Registration clients. Center throughout the Gay Games. 26) Sponsor link from Web site. 8) 20 VIP tickets to Opening Ceremonies, Closing Ceremonies, the Band and Choral events. VIP tickets to the ticketed The Media Campaign: sporting events. All Silver Sponsors and above will be part of an international media campaign. Logo size dependent on sponsor level. 9) Merchandise for the Gay Games branded with the Sponsor — Advocate and Out logo, to be approved by the FGG. — PlanetOut / Gay.com — Girlfriends 10) Representatives from Sponsor to assist in presenting — Curve medals to athletes at the nightly Medal Ceremonies. — Genre — Instinct 11) Sponsor Banner at all Gay Games official events during — Mainstream Media Ads July 15-22, 2006, as well as Sponsor logo on Gay Games VII — European gay and lesbian magazines Banner at all Gay Games pre-events and fundraisers. — Ads in other key target areas: Latin America, South Africa, Asia 12) 4-color, full-page ad in Gay Games Souvenir Program — Gay radio and web Book, with logo on the cover of the book. — Point-of-sale items at gay and lesbian bars and centers — Presence through banner logo and brochures at outreach 13) Sponsor promotional item in the Goodie Bag given to all events (sports, culture and pride) in the 26 months leading Gay Games VII registrants. up to Gay Games (Eurogames, for example, plus the national and international championships for each sport). 14) Sponsor logo on all posters, brochures for the Gay Games. Buckingham Fountain