Limerick Bid Book 2018

Official Bid Book for the 2018 GGX

Photo: Limerick Communications Office

Submitted by the Limerick 2018 Gay Games X Bid Team to the Federation of Gay Games for your consideration, February 28th 2013.

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Duizend ingenomen voor een Duizend Dromen

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Mille excipit pro mille somnia Jeden tisíc víta za tisíc snov

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Is míle fáilte... roimh míle aisling...

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Mille plaude per mille sogni Tisoč pozdravlja za tisoč sanj

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Is míle fáilte… roimh míle aisling… Luimneach 2018 A thousand welcomes… for a thousand Dreams… Limerick 2018

Fireworks on the River Shannon as part of the May Riverfest 2012 in Limerick

(Image courtesy of the Limerick Communications Office)

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Contents

1. The Beginning of the Dream 7 Click on the Limerick 2018 2. Organisational Structure & Capacity 10 logo at any point to bring you back to the contents 3. Event Content & Programming 11 page 3.1 Program dates and registration 23

3.2 Sports Program Summary 26

3.3 Sports Program Philosophy 27

3.4 Sports Program events and venues 28

3.5 Cultural Program events and venues 127 3.6 Opening and Closing Ceremonies and venues 130 3.7 Villages 133 3.8 Diversity, inclusion and human rights 138 3.9 Conferences and meetings 136 4. Civic Capacity and Resources 138 5. Security 146

6. Medical Support 148 7. Budget & Financial Management 150

8. Marketing and Outreach Plans 156 9. Information systems plan 163 10. Ceremony ticket sales & marketing plan 168

Limerick 2018, Cecil Street, Limerick, Ireland Registered in Ireland as: Organising Committee of Lesbian, Facebook: www.facebook.com/limerick2018 Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Sports Limerick Limited. Twitter: @limerick2018 Registered Business Name: Limerick 2018 Website: www.limerick2018.com CRO Registration Number: 521781 Registered Office: Inchamore, Ballina, Killaloe, Tipperary, Ireland.

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11. Sponsorship acquisition and management plan 170 12. Volunteer recruitment, training and management plan 174

13. Board and staff recruiting, training and management plan 178

14. Scholarship management and administration plan 182

15. Letters of Support, Community Engagement, and Appendices 185

Our Bid Book Supporters: Limerick 2018 has been kindly supported by the following organisations in the preparation of this Bid Book.

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The ownership of the intellectual property rights and concepts contained herein is vested with “Limerick 2018”, the registered business name of the Organising

Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Sports Limerick Limited and the Limerick Gay Games X Bid Committee.

The exception to this ownership is the Federation of Gay Games Logo of “Interlocking Circles” in section 2.10, which is a registered trademark of the FGG and has only

been used with its express permission for the purposes of this Bid Book Presentation.

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1. The Beginning of the Dream

The Rainbow Pride Flag flying on the Shannon Bridge on the approach to Limerick City

(Photo: Limerick Communications Office)

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Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Now imagine a place which is known for its forty shades of green and its welcoming people. Dream of an island soaked in folklore, stories and dreams, where the world knows you, before you even appear. Imagine a place where peace was built after centuries of strife by building bridges between all communities. Dream of a society changed by the World’s shadow and which, in turn, has cast its own unique shadow.

Now imagine another dream. Dream that a city on this island makes history. Imagine Limerick, Envision a city filled with people ready to make dreams into reality. The Games are on and Limerick is your host. Welcome to Limerick 2018. Dream no more

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1.1 Introduction

he Gay Games is the biggest international sporting event to be fully inclusive, promoting the creed of personal best and participation. T It is the ultimate experience in expression of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans spirit, passion and sheer resilience. Gay Games provides an opportunity to challenge and further the future of society through the visibly active diversity of people from all ages, backgrounds, races, abilities, genders and orientations; inclusive of health status, economic status, political views and religious expression; coming together in sporting and cultural events. The Gay Games breaks down barriers causing exclusion and creates new ideals by challenging stereotyping and accepted norms.

Limerick 2018 is an organisation that has been formed out of the years of empowerment which Limerick Pride has brought to Limerick and the Shannon Region since 2001. This organisation follows the path of the first group of people in Limerick City to challenge the criminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland, by setting up the Gay Switchboard Limerick in 1986. Homosexuality was finally decriminalised 9 years later. We believe in pushing boundaries in creative and expressive ways.

Our aim is to utilise the most effective social norms to challenge discrimination. We are active sports fans and human rights activists. Our vision is of a united world, where diversity is naturally embraced. This bid is grounded in the LGBTQI community of Limerick. Most individuals on the initial steering committee were members of Limerick Pride Committee 2012 – winner of the Irish Gay and Lesbian Awards for Best Regional Event of the Year 2013.

There is a structured and consistent avenue of communication and input from Limerick Pride Committee as an integral part of our work, and a direct route of representative communication from the local LGBTQI support services (Rainbow at Red Ribbon) as well as through the Queer Community Support Worker. We are closely connected with OUTinUL (University of Limerick LGBTQ society) who won the Union for Students of Ireland (USI) award for society of the year in 2012. We are also directly connected with LITisOUT (Limerick Institute of Technology) who were shortlisted for Most Developed Society of the year 2012 (GALA). Our registered volunteers include Mr and MS Gay Limerick 2012.

Since 1982 when Dr Tom Waddell first launched the Gay Games it has grown into a premiere international LGBT and gay friendly sporting

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1.2 Our Understanding Since 1982 when Dr Tom Waddell first launched the Gay Games it has grown into a premiere international LGBT and gay friendly sporting event. The legacy of each year has established a continuation and of its human rights mission. Limerick commits to making sure this is embedded in GGX.

Ireland has superb equality legislation which mirrors the ethos of FGG. We can support and uphold the mission of FGG. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* people are protected in Ireland. Our police force (An Garda Siochana) has designated community officers to assist with LGBT people accessing our rights, ensuring our safety is protected.

Part of FGG mission is to ensure that an increasing number of sporting events are available to LGBT people. Given the number of LGBT sporting events currently available in Ireland, GGX held in Limerick, would hugely expand possibilities, as well as promoting the need for LGBT people to become sporting officials.

Limerick wishes to enhance the integration of LGBT people and mainstream sports participants. This event will be organised by LGBT people and aimed at everyone. We have a complete plan for integrative marketing at all levels of the games, from decision making to participation.

With the support and knowledge from the expertise of FGG we aim to create an event that focuses on what we can achieve within our financial resources, to be realistic about which sports we can host and to work in harmony with other countries to maintain a balance whilst also 1.3 Our understanding of ensuring the legacy of promotion, equality, joy and integration are embraced.

our relationship with the FGG & GGX Limerick 2018 is a relative newcomer, but it is not without a strong Sporting and Cultural pedigree. We have been at the starting line since April 2012. We came to Sofia to show the FGG that our city is serious about wanting to host GGX. We want to share our city with the Federation of Gay Games. Our relationship will be as it has been over the last ten or so months, respectful and always eager to learn from each other. Without a willingness to learn, we are set to repeat unnecessary errors which could be otherwise avoided. Without respect our two organisations cannot hope to achieve all that we will set out to achieve. It is our hope that Limerick 2018 and the FGG will continue to develop our relationship to the point that when the host-city for GGXI is handed over the reigns, people will leave with a love of Limerick, its city and its people. A relationship that will last a lifetime and several generations to come.

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2. Organisational Structure & Capacity

Swans resting on the River Shannon, Limerick City

(Photo: Limerick Communications Office)

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2.1 Our history, mission statement and governance structure

imerick 2018 ’s bid to host GGX began as a steering committee of the Limerick Pride LGBTQ Festival. This group began contact with the Federation of Gay Games in April 2012 to assess the feasibility of the city of Limerick hosting the Gay Games with its associated costs and benefits for the City and the Community. L Members of the Bid team travelled to Sofia, Bulgaria to attend the FGG’s 2012 AGA and to gather additional information about the process and ultimately reported back to the team that this bid should still continue. Thus in September 2012, a letter of Intent was submitted to the FGG and we began the bidding process. Limerick 2018 is a group of Individuals from Limerick and the Shannon Region who between them have the collective experience and knowledge to run an organisation, plan events, and execute them as planned. All involved have within their hearts the drive to achieve the positive promotion of the LGBTQ community and events in Limerick and the Shannon region. Limerick 2018 has been guided by a mission statement since its beginning which aimed to use local resources and in so doing build capacity in the LGBT Community. The project aims for Limerick 2018 are as follows:

 To successfully bid and host the Federation of Gay Games quadrennial event, GGX in Limerick, European City of Sport in August 2018.

 To bring 12,000 participants to Limerick, Ireland as part of GGX

 To mutually support and develop the LGBT sporting community in Ireland after GGX

 To generate between €60-€80m in local economic activity in the Shannon region as part of this event.

 To maximise the potential use of the Limerick European City of Sport designation.

 To utilise the University of Limerick Arena and Sporting facilities to work to support the bid.

 To utilise the Regional Sporting facilities to work to support the bid.

 To utilise the Shannon region to support this bid process, including the use of satellite host towns and villages such as Nenagh, Ballina/Killaloe, Ennis, Shannon, Castletroy, Castleconnell to provide accommodation; training facilities; and other ancillary supports to this bid.

 To seek the support of Local, Regional and Central Government.

 To seek the support o Local, Regional and National Sporting Bodies.

 To seek the support of Local, Regional and National Sporting Agencies.

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The mission statement and project aims fed into the establishment of the Organising Committee for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender Sports Limerick Limited a company limited by guarantee without share capital in 2012. The registered business name of the company is “Limerick 2018”. This is the legal entity behind Limerick’s bid to host GGX and currently has three directors who manage its legal and fiduciary responsibilities. See 2.8 for further details.

Our City: Limerick, European City of Sport 2011, Ireland Limerick is a European City of Sport, as recognised by the European Union when the title was given in 2011. It is a modern, riverside city with a population of 100,000 people built around a medieval core on King’s Island. Limerick, which has a charter older than that of London, is a vibrant, bustling metropolis that continuously reinvents itself, pleasantly surprising the visitor each time they stay. In addition, Limerick has recently been awarded the title of City of Culture for 2014-2016. This is the first time any such city within the Irish Republic has been bestowed with such an accolade. Such a title can only be of benefit to enhancing Limerick’s rich cultural heritage as home to the largest biennial Contemporary Arts Exhibition, EVA International, and the City’s galleries, museums, and rich Georgian Architectural Heritage. Limerick is a modern, riverside city with a population of 100,000 people built around a medieval core on King’s Island. Limerick, which has a charter older than that of London, is a vibrant, bustling metropolis that continuously reinvents itself, pleasantly surprising the visitor each time they stay. From the medieval quarter at King’s Island with its castle, cathedral and museum, to the elegant splendour of the Georgian new town, Limerick is brimful of delightful historical and architectural surprises. For those on a weekend break or those planning a longer stay; whether you come for some retail therapy or to appreciate Limerick’s art and cultural scene; to watch a sporting event or to enjoy a concert, there is a wealth of attractions and activities for you to enjoy. Limerick’s citizens are renowned for the passion with which they support all sports, particularly Rugby and the GAA. Limerick City is home to some of the very best stadia and sporting infrastructure in Ireland including Thomond Park Stadium, home to the mighty red army of the Munster team, the Gaelic Grounds, the University of Limerick Arena and the newly developed €20 million Limerick Greyhound Stadium.

Our Sporting Facilities & Heritage: Limerick as a Sports Destination Limerick’s citizens are renowned for the passion with which they support all sports, particularly Rugby and the GAA. Limerick City is home to some of the very best stadia and sporting infrastructure in Ireland including Thomond Park Stadium, home to the mighty red army of the Munster team; the Gaelic Grounds; the University of Limerick Arena; and the newly developed €20 million Limerick Greyhound Stadium. The University of Limerick Arena is one of the premier sporting facilities in Ireland. It boasts among others two Floodlit FIFA 2-star Full A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 13

Size synthetic Soccer pitches; a Floodlit IRB Approved Full sized Rugby Pitch; Dressing in Limerick’s objective of securing European Capital of Culture status in 2020. rooms; a 50m Olympic Swimming pool; an 8-lane 400m Athletic Track; 10 acres of playing In a recent report commissioned by the Irish World Academy it was noted that Limerick pitches; 22 acres of natural grass pitches; and Four Basketball size Sports Halls with City is an extraordinary place. In terms of international comparison it is a City with a seating for 1500 Spectators. Also attached to the University of Limerick is a 2 acre site on small population, yet a City with a range of cultural organisations and facilities that would the shores of Lough Derg, Co. Clare which caters for Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking and not be out of place should the City be ten times more populous. other water-based sports. And yet, in some regards Limerick is an enigma. Somehow, the sum of its parts does not Limerick Culture: Limerick 2014 – Ireland’s First City of Culture add up to the whole. This designation of City of Culture has the power to change that, to Limerick has made history after winning its bid to be the first ever Irish City of Culture in act as a catalyst to bring the City together and to bring the City and County together, so 2014! that the sum of their parts will be greater than the whole. National City of Culture 2014 is an ambitious plan to establish Limerick as an Culture, while not a panacea to all problems, can deliver economic and social objectives, internationally recognised location for culture in 2014 and beyond. improve the urban image, assist regeneration and promote social inclusion. Limerick will celebrate this prestigious designation with a high-quality programme of From a city development perspective, the value envisaged is largely economic, as events and initiatives leading into and during the City of Culture year of 2014. culture is one of the key vehicles through which an area can revitalise itself. The aim of the National City of Culture Initiative is to deliver a programme of cultural From a cultural/heritage perspective, the potential lies in increasing and diversifying events and engagement in a city for one year, but which also has a longer-term positive audiences thus enhancing the sustainability of the sector. impact. Furthermore, there is added value for communities and society in general, as cultural The National City of Culture Initiative will seek to bring artists, arts organisations, local creation and consumption will have an impact on civic, community, cultural and social authorities and civic groups that are working in a city together through the design of a well-being. calendar of events that showcases all that the city has to offer in arts and cultural expression. To start the initiative, Limerick has been chosen as the first National City of Culture. Limerick City is undergoing a process of profound change at present and 2014 is an important year for the city as it will be the year in which a new single local authority will be established. The Limerick Reorganisation Implementation Group (LRIG) is preparing for this change, and Minister Deenihan believes that the designation of Limerick as a City of Culture will help to shape, brand and promote a new Limerick city. The awarding of this status by Government to Limerick will provide a significant platform A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 14

2.2 The Limerick 2018 Bid Team

John Hickey Jeff Rockett Cillian Flynn Bid Coordinator Cultural Program Press & Communications

John Hickey has a degree in History, Jeff Rockett has a degree in English and Cillian Flynn has a degree in Management & Politics, Sociology and Social Studies as History and is currently attending Law Communications as well as a Certificate in well as a Masters in Equality Studies. He School. He has been active in the Television & Media Production. He has has worked on a number of Cultural & Limerick and Dublin arts communities in previously worked as an event manager Sporting projects over the last ten years theatre and music for over 15 years both organising many events for the Student across the Corporate and Community as a performer and director. He Sector. Later after working in Retail and Sector. These have ranged from small participated for many years in the people management he went on to work conference events to major centenary Limerick International Marching Band with Limerick LGBTQ Pride Festival as the historical exhibitions. He has worked in contest as an instrumentalist with a local Press & Communications Officer as well as both the private and public sector youth band. He is also a former auditor of working on individual events and securing developing research and data analysis the National University of Ireland, Galway Sponsorship, Fundraising and Advertising. skills. He is the current Chairperson of the LGBT Student society. Cillian now works in Office Administration Board of Management of the Red Ribbon with a responsibility for Finance Project, Limerick.

Kate Blank Billie Treasurer Volunteer Coordinator

Kate Blank has a degree in accounting Billie has worked as an LGBT/HIV activist many years of experience in the and support worker since 1991. Currently administrative and management reporting employed as a Queer Community Support roles. Worker. Billie has been a member of Limerick Pride Committee since 2001 and She is a past treasurer with Limerick held the Chair 2011+2012. LGBTQ Pride Festival and a current Billie also runs Queer’dUP! Training for member of the Board of Management of volunteers and is a Reiki Master. Billie has the Red Ribbon Project, Limerick. been living in Ireland for 17 years and holds qualifications in Supervision, Volunteer Management, Facilitation and Training as well as “How to use a Chainsaw”!

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2.3 Our involvement with LGBT cultural or athletic events. 2.4 Our relationship with our LGBT community groups locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Limerick 2018 as a group bring many different skills and experiences to this bid to host Limerick 2018 is grounded in the LGBTQI community of Limerick. Each individual on GGX . the initial steering committee was a member of Limerick Pride 2012, some have been members of Limerick Pride since 2002. Our bid committee also has members who are In the past many of us have worked on the organising committee of Limerick LGBTQ employed to work within the LGBTQI community including staff members and Pride festival and so have in-dept knowledge of how Limerick and the Shannon region volunteers from our HIV/Sexual Health Project (Red Ribbon Project). comes together for events, large and small. That festival has been in operation since 2001 and has grown from a 2 day entertainment event to a 9 day event that embodies The first announcement was made through the Limerick Pride festival booklet where Entertainment, Arts, Culture, Awareness and Education. Limerick 2018 continues to 3000 copies were printed and distributed across the country and available via the enjoy the support of the LGBT community and in particular that of the Limerick Pride Limerick Pride website also. There is a structured and consistent avenue of Festival communication and input from Limerick Pride Committee as an integral part of our work, and a direct route of representative communication from the local LGBTQI To coincide with Limerick’s bid for the 2018 Gay Games, Limerick 2018 worked with the support services (Rainbow at Red Ribbon) as well as through the Queer Community 2012 Festival to incorporate its first Pride Sports day and saw a mix of sports events Support Worker and the Board of Management for Red Ribbon Project. During the and traditional novelty sports day events running side by side in a safe family friendly Limerick Pride 2012 festival the Bid was a constant theme and talking point where open space. people were informed about the bid. Each member of the bid committee were actively part of the Pride Committee that won Following this announcement the media coverage allowed the bid to maintain the Gay and Lesbian Award (GALA) for Regional Event of the Year 2012. momentum and public backing increased. Through media promotion, interviews and features the public became aware of Limerick’s intention to bid to host GGX. Public meetings have been held where members of the public were invited to an open, inclusive and accessible space to learn more about the process of the bid and show their support to the bid. Support from members of the public and also from public figures has been overwhelming. Letter of support are included in Section 15. We have volunteers from OUTinUL (University of Limerick LGBTQ society) who won the Union for Students of Ireland (USI) award for society of the year in 2012. We are also closely connected with LITisOUT (Limerick Institute of Technology) who were shortlisted for Most Developed Society of the year 2012 (GALA).

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Our registered volunteers include Mr and MS Gay Limerick 2012 and we are also working with the first out Gay person to win Limerick Person of the year – Richard 2.6 Our relationship with current funding partners and sponsors and Lynch (2012). the depth of their support. The people behind this bid have spent the last two years working together to achieve As noted above, governmental funding partners are fully supportive of this bid. what has to go down as the best year for enhancement and development of LGBTQI Comparable support has also been received from the private sector, in no small part groups and people in Limerick. Every single one of these achievements has our because they recognize the opportunities this will bring to local and regional influence. businesses. At the recent Limerick Foodies Expo, a conference supporting the food and We are an unstoppable force of power and genius!!! hospitality industries, every exhibitor approached expressed enthusiasm for the bid and asked how they can build partnerships with Limerick 2018. The Shannon Region is also host to many international corporations with aggressive community contribution policies 2.5 Our relations with government entities, local, regional, national or and active sport and social clubs; many of these companies are already involved in international, and the depth of their support. sponsorship of local and national sport and culture organizations and have expressed an interest in supporting the Gay Games once the bid is won. Limerick’s bid has been financially supported by Fáilte Ireland, the national tourism The people in the Shannon Region also have a long history of supporting local board; Shannon Development and its Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau; initiatives with their efforts as well as “with their wallets”. Individuals and organizations Limerick City Council and Limerick Chamber of Commerce; and Shannon International have already donated money and personnel time and have pledged to continue their Airport. These agencies have committed to collaboration in recruiting other national, support if Limerick wins a site visit and the Games. The Red Ribbon Project’s regional, and county agencies that can support the Games with financial and in-kind contributions in particular have been instrumental to the bid, and the Project’s staff are contributions in areas relevant to their missions. tailoring a sexual health programme to support the Games and events in the lead-up The University of Limerick, part of Ireland’s public university system, has provided years. We will be continuing our engagement with all LGBT sport club and each Pride funding, work space, and expertise from key staff members; the University will be our Committee in Ireland to work with us to support fundraising efforts with annual events liaison to other universities and institutions that can support the Games both with from 2013-2018, in addition to providing expertise in their individual areas of sport or funding and with in-kind donations of equipment and consulting. culture. The bid has also received letters of support from key government officials, including the That said, we recognize that Ireland’s economy is currently in a downturn and all minister of State with Responsibility for Sport; Limerick’s TD (Members of the Irish partners and sponsors must ensure they receive good value for their money. The Parliament, Dáil Éireann) and the minister of State for Housing and Planning; a Member committee and our development and fundraising professionals will plan creative of the European Parliament; two Senators, the Seanad Spokesperson on Education & sponsorship packages and fundraising events to ensure all partners and sponsors Skills and Ireland’s only out gay Senator; and the Mayor of Limerick. These officials are perceive, and receive, benefit in return for their contributions. ready to ensure pitches are heard by the right funding decision makers in the Shannon Region, Ireland, and the EU. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 17

2.7 Describe the Bidding Organisation’s current financial status

Limerick 2018 has created a sound start towards its goal of hosting the Gay Games. By, keeping significant controls on spending and implemented cost controls, Limerick 2018 has been in a position to meet its Bid Book costs in full since November 2012. Limerick 2018 has received these significant financial contributions and development supports through a number of sources but including:

 Analog Devices;

 Fáilte Ireland—The National Tourism Body of Ireland;

 Limerick Chamber (of Commerce);

 Limerick City Council;

 Red Ribbon Project;

 Shannon Development;

 Shannon International Airport;

 Shannon Sports & Conference Bureau; and

 University of Limerick. Going forward into the bidding process, Limerick 2018 has developed a Sponsorship program which it will be rolling out throughout March 2013 onwards to increase the involvement of the region Limerick 2018 has been identified as a “Sports Ambassador” for the Limerick & Shannon Region which continues to develop our network of contacts and relationship within the Region

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2.8 Our legal status; its launch, wind-up costs and liability issues.

Describe the options available and the motivation for your choice, in particular in terms of taxation including possible exemptions.

Limerick 2018 is the trading name of the “Organising Committee for Lesbian, Gay, company remains profitable and holds proper books of account in order to ensure it Bisexual, Transgender Sports Limerick Limited”. This is an Irish registered company meets its responsibilities. Thus there are no anticipated wind-up costs at this point. with the Companies Registration Office, Parnell Square, Dublin 2. ( See Appendix 2). It is a public company, limited by guarantee without share capital. Liability Concerns

It’s initial setup costs for the establishment of the limited company was €100.00 which Limerick 2018 will take out all the relevant policies of insurance that is reasonable and was met by the initial Directors and Company Secretary. The trading name of the prudent for its timely operation. We have made the relevant allowance for same in the company “Limerick 2018” cost approx. €20.00. The company required three initial Initial Plan. Directors, and seven members of the public to come together to sign the company’s Memorandum of Understanding and its’ Articles of Incorporation. This step was Tax Concerns concluded in December 2012. Ireland is a member of the European Union and as such it collects Value-Added-Tax An extract from the limited company’s Memorandum of Understanding states that the (VAT) on behalf of the EU. Limerick 2018 will have VAT implications like all European main objects of the company are: companies and organisations. However, Ireland does not have any sales tax like other jurisdictions.  to increase the visibility and awareness of issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identification. Currently Limerick 2018 is a volunteer led organisation and does not have any  to actively promote and develop lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. If and when employees are taken on for the purposes of the company’s sports; and commitment to host the Gay Games in 2018, all filing and paying of the appropriate income tax will be complied with.  to actively promote and develop lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cultural events.

The company has subsidiary and ancillary objects which are to be used for the support the main objects which are:

 to pursue opportunities which supports either object exclusively or both all objects combined above; and

 to raise funds and manage these funds responsibly with full accountability and transparency

It is the intention of the Directors of the “Organising Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Sports Limerick Limited” to continue organisation beyond the 2018 Gay Games. Indeed the Directors have a fiduciary duty to ensure that the A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 19

2.9 Our initial operational plans which includes anticipated staff complement required to produce the Gay Games; Our Office facilities plans and its location; and our plans for recruiting, training and managing volunteers.

Any Gay Games is the sum of many years of planning and preparation. However this can only be achieved through the recruitment of active staff, volunteers, and steering committee members. Limerick 2018 has identified the following staffing complement to ensure that the best Games environment for 2018 participants.

Board and Working Group: Transportation liaison Water Polo Tennis

Chairperson Licensing Coordinator Marathon & Half Marathon Triathlon

Finance Director Artistic Coordinator 5k & 10k Run Volleyball

Development Director Musical Coordinator Track & Field Wrestling

Corporate Solicitor Opening Ceremonies Coordinator Badminton Flag Football

Gay Games Coordinator Closing Ceremonies Coordinator Basketball Rowing

Chief Technology Officer Medical & Sports Medicine Liaison Bodybuilding Rugby Union

Sports Program Coordinator Village Coordinator Bowling Sailing

Cultural Program Coordinator Hospitality Coordinator Mountain Biking Field Hockey

Press and Communications Officer Public Safety and Security Road Races Boxing

Corporate Development Officer Outreach Officer Dance Sport Wheelchair Quad Rugby

Fundraiser Development Officer Registration Coordinator Golf

Additional Individual Contributors: Individual Sports Coordinators Martial Arts

Gay Games Administrator Diving Powerlifting

Volunteer Coordinator Open Water Swimming Soccer

Development and Fundraising Specialist Swimming Softball

Recruitment & HR Specialist Synchronised Swimming Squash A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 20

Our Office facilities Plans and its location Limerick 2018 have been offered Office and Boardroom space in kind in order to achieve its objectives in 2013 & 2014. This is city-centre space in Limerick which will help with developing our network of contacts. We have also been offered the option of a satellite office at the University of Limerick during the summers to coordinate our Volunteer and Official training and recruitment. As we move closer to the Games in 2016 & 2017, Limerick 2018 will have dedicated Office space for both the Board and Administrative functions.

Our plans for recruiting, training and managing volunteers. Volunteers will be the life blood of GGX, as they are the life blood of Irelands community. We think of volunteers as unpaid workers. Every standard that we ask for in paid staff we would aim to achieve with volunteers. Training is consistent and repeated, support comes in two forms; formal and informal, recognition happens on a daily basis as well as through identified channels and events. At the moment in Ireland there are many highly skilled individuals seeking employment and volunteering is something that can enhance a persons CV, keep people active, break down isolation and offer extra training and employment opportunities long term. Our volunteers will come from many areas of the world, we are actively targeting all genders, orientations, locations, ages, abilities, races, religions and civil status. We are actively looking in all sports clubs, community organisations, web forums, volunteer centres and recognised meeting places. The Limerick GGX bid has been well promoted and has a high profile in Ireland. People are already asking “when can I get involved!” We will make sure that they receive everything they need to make sure GXX is everything we can make it. One Vision, One Purpose, One People.

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2.10 Limerick 2018 Logo

Strength, Passion, Reinvention, Hope.... Welcome to Limerick.

The Limerick 2018 logo was designed to embody the Our city’s history in some ways, mirrors the history of traits and values of the Gay Games and of limerick city progress in the LGBT movements. Often times itself. King John’s castle on the outskirts of Limerick, misunderstood, seen as unequal to others but at the was the scene of one of the great sieges of the 17th same time fiercely proud of our achievements and Century. It came to symbolise a city that was striving to prove to the world at large that there can courageous, bold and resilient in the face of adversity be no place for discrimination, inequality or injustice and destruction. It served as refuge and sanctuary as between peoples, cities or cultures. well as protector against those who sought to overrun Limerick. The flames, while being a uniquely Celtic design, also represent the ideals of passion, warmth, Our city has throughout the years been subject to welcome and regeneration. The three flames strike a difficult times, but the castle has remained a constant balance above the castle, as if acting as a torch to beacon of hope and pride to the people of Limerick. guide and welcome the viewer.

It’s inclusion in our logo serves to represent the There a several colour variants of the flames that can strength and resilience of the Gay Games movement be used as category markers in the sporting and in their goal of equality and diversity through sport. cultural programs. The rings of the FGG are proudly While the Games too have faced difficult moments, displayed as part of the logo and in keeping with they remain at the forefront of the LGBT sports specifications. The logo may be displayed without community. text and is designed to be uniquely identifiable as the hallmark of the Limerick Games. See Appendix J

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3. Event Content & Programming

Shannon Rowing Club sitting atop the River Shannon

(Photo: Limerick Communications Office)

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3.1 Program dates and registration

Limerick 2018 Gay Games X 10th—19th August 2018

Limerick 2018 intends on running the tenth edition of the Gay Games from Friday 10th Some of the key dates for the Limerick 2018 Gay Games will be as follows. August 2018 with eight full days of a Sports program finishing on Saturday 18th August 2018. Currently there is no competition schedule for Sunday 19th August 10th July 2018 – With one month to go, there will be a press launch of all the events 2018, with one exception the Marathon/Half Marathon & 5k & 10k events. These that will take place. medal ceremonies for these events will be incorporated into the Closing Ceremonies. If required, we can use this extra day to complete any competitions in advance of the Tuesday 7th August 2018 – Opening of the local accreditation of Participants. closing ceremony on the Sunday 19th August 2018. This will take place in EGO10, University of Limerick. This venue is used on an The decision behind the selection of dates in August 2018 reflects a combination of annual basis by the University of Limerick to welcome new students to the campus. thinking on venue availability; availability of approx. 2,500 participant accommodation spaces on site on the University of Limerick campus as well as other accommodation After accreditation is complete, it will be onwards to the University of Limerick around the city and Shannon region. August is traditionally a quiet month in Limerick Student’s Union to collect a welcome pack from the Limerick 2018 Games team and as holiday season kicks in. the FGG. This welcome pack also offers an opportunity to generate a small amount of income for the Games as companies will be offered the opportunity to promote their GGX will be an important milestone in the history of the Federation and in the Gay businesses to all participants in the pack. Games development. This will be the tenth Gay Games and it is important to reflect on the what the Gay Games has achieved since 1982. Accreditation will continue throughout the week as required at the on-site Limerick 2018 Gay Games office. In addition to marking that milestone in 2018, Ireland will be marking many Irish lesbian and gay historical milestones also. This year will mark the 25th anniversary of 10th August 2018 – Opening Ceremony the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland; the 35th anniversary of the Norris 19th August 2018 – Closing Ceremony Judgement; the 45th anniversary of the beginning of the Irish gay rights movement. 20th August 2018 – FGG AGA 2018 More locally, 2018 will mark the 18th year of the Limerick Pride Festival. In short, 2018 is going to be a year of celebration and the hosting of the Tenth Gay Games will be a marker for just how far Ireland and the world will have come.

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3.1.2 Registration procedures, fees and system

The Limerick 2018 target will be to attract some 12,000 participants. This target Accreditation: arises from the Request for Proposal from the FGG on participation numbers per offered sports for the last four games. Tuesday 7th August 2018 – Opening of the local Registration of participation. This will take place in EG-010, University of Limerick. This venue is used on an With active planning, promotion, recruitment into new geographic regions, this annual basis by the University of Limerick to welcome new students to the target can be achieved. campus. After Registration is complete, it will be onwards to the University of Limerick Student’s Union to collect a welcome pack from the Limerick 2018 Phase Period Cost * Games team and the FGG. Early Registration July 2016 – $ 140

phase December This welcome pack also offers an opportunity to generate a small amount of 2016 income for the Games as companies will be offered the opportunity to promote Medium Registration January 2017 – $170 their businesses to all participants in the pack. Registration will continue until phase December Saturday 11th August 2018.

2017 Using the FGG’s relationship with Sporting Pulse and its registration system, we Late Registration January 2018 – $200 intend on beginning the registration phase in July 2016 and having three such phase June 2018 phases right up until the year of the Gay Games in 2018.

The basic anticipated registration fee for all Gay Games participants will cover the following:  Registration;  Opening ceremony participation;  Closing ceremony participation;  A Limerick 2018 Participant medal; and  Venue Hub Transportation.

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3.1.4 GGX Program Schedule

Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon 07/08/2018 08/08/2018 09/08/2018 10/08/2018 11/08/2018 12/08/2018 13/08/2018 14/08/2018 15/08/2018 16/08/2018 17/08/2018 18/08/2018 19/08/2018 20/08/2018 Acceditation Cultural Program Opening Ceremony OC Closing Ceremony CC Band Gala&March Cheer/Spirit Choral Colour Guard Rainbow Run Memorial Quilt Gay Theatre @ Large Poetry Slam Art Exhibition Outdoor Exhbition Women's Party Men's Party Closing Party Conferences 2018 AGA International Association Conferences Sports Conference 25th Anniversary Lecture Sports Program Acceditation Aquatics - Diving Finals Aquatics - Open Water Swimming Aquatics - Swimming Finals Pink Flamingo Aquatics - Syncronised Swimming Finals Aquatics - Water Polo Finals Athletics - Marathon & Half Marathon Athletics - 5k & 10k Road Races Athletics - Track & Field Badminton Finals Basketball Finals Bodybuilding Finals Bowling Cycling - Mountain Bike Cycling - Road Races DanceSport Finals Golf Martial Arts Finals Powerlifting Soccer (football) Finals Softball Finals Squash Finals Tennis Finals Triathlon Volleyball Finals Wrestling Finals Flag Football Finals Field Hockey Finals Rowing Rugby Union Finals Sailing Boxing Finals Wheelchair Rugby Finals

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3.2 Sports Program Summary—SC5

Sport Operating Costs Venue Costs Total Cost Individual No. of Minimum Venue Distance Governing or Santioning Bodies No. of Sport Fees Days Competitve from UL Participants Instances $ 12,017 $ 7,105 $ 19,122 $ 95 3 6 National Aquatics 193.0 km FINA; and IGLA 30 Aquatics - Diving Centre Aquatics - Open Water Swimming $ 13,470 $ 6,250 $ 19,720 $ 40 100 1 1 ULAC 27.5 km FINA; and IGLA Aquatics - Swimming $ 26,567 $ 7,105 $ 33,672 $ 60 1,058 5 University Arena 0.0 km FINA; and IGLA Pink Flamingo $ 11,267 $ 7,105 $ 18,372 $ 40 - 1 1 University Arena 0.0 km N/A Aquatics - Syncronised Swimming $ 12,017 $ 7,105 $ 19,122 $ 60 25 3 3 University Arena 0.0 km FINA; and IGLA Aquatics - Water Polo $ 12,867 $ 7,105 $ 19,972 $ 60 187 3 5 University Arena 0.0 km FINA; and IGLA Athletics - Marathon & Half Marathon $ 33,413 $ 6,976 $ 40,389 $ 95 1,089 1 1 Limerick City 5.0 km AIMS; IAAF; and International Front Runners Athletics - 5k & 10k Road Races $ 20,315 $ 2,990 $ 23,305 $ 60 536 1 1 Limerick City 5.0 km AIMS; IAAF; and International Front Runners $ 99,067 $ 7,105 $ 106,172 $ 80 5 1 entry per University of Limerick 0.0 km IAAF; and International Front Runners 594 Athletics - Track & Field event Badminton $ 13,017 $ 7,105 $ 20,122 $ 80 400 5 3 BWF Basketball $ 22,397 $ 7,105 $ 29,502 $ 60 370 7 3 University Arena 0.0 km FIBA Bodybuilding $ 12,017 $ 7,105 $ 19,122 $ 95 120 2.5 1 UCH, Limerick 0.0 km Bodybuilding Guild (FGG Member) Bowling $ 12,742 $ 6,000 $ 18,742 $ 80 468 6 4 Funworld 8.4 km FIQ; and IGBO $ 11,545 $ 1,250 $ 12,795 $ 95 1 1 Ballyhoura Mountain 45.6 km Union Cycliste Internationale; Cycling Ireland 50 Cycling - Mountain Bike Bike Park $ 13,452 $ - $ 13,452 $ 95 4 3 Ballyhoura Mountain 45.6 km Union Cycliste Internationale; Cycling Ireland 299 Cycling - Road Races Bike Park $ 13,492 $ 94,536 $ 108,028 $ 40 4 3 King John's Castle 5.4 km ESSDA; NASSPDA; International Federation of Same 401 DanceSport Sex Dance Associations $ 12,892 $ 23,276 $ 36,168 $ 100 2 2 Adare Manor 21.2 km Played in accordance with rules of the Royal and 224 Golf Ancient Club of St. Andrews. Martial Arts $ 16,167 $ 7,105 $ 23,272 $ 60 149 4 4 or 6 PESS Building 0.0 km IAGLMA Powerlifting $ 11,717 $ 7,105 $ 18,822 $ 95 50 1 3 UCH, Limerick 0.0 km International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) $ 14,107 $ 20,797 $ 34,904 $ 80 5 3 Games Macquires Fields & 0.0 km FIFA; and IGLFA 957 Soccer (football) North Campus Softball $ 18,827 $ 7,105 $ 25,932 $ 60 615 6 1 10 Acres, UL 0.0 km ISF; and the ASANA $ 14,297 $ 19,716 $ 34,014 $ 80 3 Best of 3 Limerick Lawn & 7.3 km WSA 125 Squash min Tennis Club $ 43,189 $ 57,506 $ 100,695 $ 80 6 3 Limerick Lawn & 7.3 km ITF; and GLTA 809 Tennis Tennis Club Triathlon $ 13,710 $ 6,250 $ 19,960 $ 95 418 1 1 ULAC 27.5 km Internartional Triathlon Union (ITU) Volleyball $ 13,807 $ 7,105 $ 20,912 $ 80 1,246 7 1 University Arena 0.0 km FIVB Wrestling $ 12,017 $ 7,105 $ 19,122 $ 60 91 3 4 PESS Building 0.0 km FILA; and Wrestlers Without Borders (WWB) $ 13,607 $ 13,951 $ 27,558 $ 60 5 1 Maquires Fields, UL 0.0 km IWFFA; and the National Gay Flag Football League 364 Flag Football (Non FGG Member) $ 12,667 $ 7,105 $ 19,772 $ 60 4 5 Catholic Institute 10.0 km Pink Hockey 112 Field Hockey Hockey Club Rowing $ 21,142 $ - $ 21,142 $ 95 214 1 2 O'Briensbridge 14.0 km FISA; Gay & Lesbian Rowing Federation (Non-FGG) Rugby Union $ 14,207 $ 13,951 $ 28,158 $ 60 80 4 1 Maquires Fields, UL 0.0 km IRB; and IGRAB Sailing $ 41,870 $ 6,250 $ 48,120 $ 95 129 4 3 ULAC 27.5 km ISAF; and GLORY Boxing $ 23,342 $ 10,000 $ 33,342 $ 50 40 3 3 King John's Castle 5.4 km Wheelchair Rugby $ 13,287 $ 7,105 $ 20,392 $ 60 40 2 1 University Arena 0.0 km TOTALS TOTAL Op.Costs TOTAL Ven.Cost TOTAL All Sports Weighted Average Total Individual Participants Sports $ 650,512.01 $ 403,385.11 $ 1,053,897.12 $ 68.71 11,390.00

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3.3 Sports Program Philosophy

imerick, if selected, will be host to one of the most important LGBT events in Games experience both for the participants but also for the city. We want people to 2018 in Ireland and internationally. Our Games will take place between 10th – dream big and achieve their Personal Best in all of life’s endeavours. Limerick 2018 Lth 19 August 2018 and we will, with Irish charm, welcome thousands of athletes, will be no different. spectators and cultural participants into our city and our community for the tenth Quadrennial Gay Games. The University of Limerick will serve as a central hub for many Sporting and Cultural events with some 65% taking place on campus. With some 2,000 available To live a dream, you must first welcome it into your life. The first opportunity for this accommodation spots available on campus, the University Campus will serve as a will be at the Opening Ceremony as the Treaty City of Limerick will bring together unique venue for participants’ experience of the tenth Gay Games. The campus is some 12,000 participants competing across some 38 Sport and Cultural events and within walking distance of the city centre via the River Shannon bank walkway or by performances. This will set the tone for a week of Inclusion, Participation, and the city’s bus transit system. The remaining venues which are not at UL are Personal Best as we all work and enjoy the fruits of our labours. connected via the City’s bus transit system. Any selected venues which are outside city limits are within a maximum forty-five minute drive. The Gay Games have been inspiring people throughout the World for almost a generation. The Tenth Gay Games in Limerick will be no different. As there are no qualification events, no minimum requirements and no mandatory accreditations, GGX will continue to represent the reality and truth of our Sporting and Cultural Communities around the world.

This reality has guided our choices of sports within the Sports Program. In addition to the Core and Additional Sports previously offered, the Limerick 2018 Gay Games will be offering the new sport of Wheelchair Rugby as a separate and equal sport. Limerick 2018 will also be resurrecting Boxing, which has not been part of the Gay Games since 1982. As the Tenth Games is a significant milestone, this link with the beginning our collective past should not be lost.

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3.4 Sports Program events and venues

(Images courtesy of the University of Limerick/Cillian Flynn)  Diving  Badminton  Martial Arts  Wrestling

 Open Water Swimming  Basketball  Powerlifting  Field Hockey

 Swimming  Bodybuilding  Soccer  Flag Football

 Synchronised Swimming  Bowling  Softball  Rowing

 Water Polo  Mountain Biking  Squash  Rugby Union

 Marathon & Half Marathon  Road Races  Tennis  Sailing

 5k & 10k Run  Dance Sport  Triathlon  Boxing

 Track & Field  Golf  Volleyball  Wheelchair Quad Rugby

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Aquatics - Diving

Venue: National Aquatics Centre Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location Abbotstown, Co. Dublin How will you take advantage of this proximity.

Access The NAC is located in Blanchardtown, Co. Dublin,. N/A It is accessible via the M7/N7 and the M50 by car and by public transport. Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Distance (KM)/Time 156 KM/ 1hr 55m meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? from Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 The venue meets the Red Book requirements.

Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle Why did you choose this venue? services.

Public Transport options also exist to the location. The National Aquatic Centre was chosen as the one of the more premier diving facilities in

Ireland and a suitable venue to place our Diving participants. It is one of the world’s Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. largest indoor water centres. It comprises of the second purpose built 50m international What events are usually Swimming - Graded Gala; Swimming; Swimming - standard swimming pool in Ireland. For diving it has a 25 metre international standard held in this venue? Open Championships; Swimming - Division 2; diving pool/warm up pool with seating for 2,500 Swimming - 3D Tri - TBC; Swimming - Division 1; spectators; Swimming - NAC Swim Club; Swimming - Special Olympics'; Swimming - Irish Age Group This venue allows us the option of bringing the Games to Championships. the whole Island of Ireland and opens up a whole new demographic of spectator to this sport.

Nature of the event How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following areas: levels of Anticipated number of 30 ability and experience, access for the disabled, age participants groups, regions, men/women, personal financial Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female resources, different body types and kinds of athletic Breakdown 18 Males : 12 Females ability? Expected Regional 40% European : 40% North Americas : 10 % Asia Breakdown & Australia : 10% Other Regions Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 How was this arrived Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games which considers all aspects of experience; access for the at? registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and division and personal financial resources. Medal Count 48/medals

Photo: Andreas Hebestriet

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Organisational Resources:

Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA); and the International Gay and Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Lesbian Aquatics (FGG Member) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Swim Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator & the National Aquatics Centre Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? No What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? The University of Limerick Arena has been Ireland's premier swimming facility since 2002 and is one of Four High Performance Units in Ireland for Swim- ming and has a wealth of experience in running events.

5. Organisation of the event Dates: Saturday 11th August—Monday 13th August 2018 Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. Number of competitive instances per athlete: 6

Championship seeding is required for the meet. This seeding is by sex, age and time. Total number of competitive instances: 6 All divers must be currently registered in accordance with the regulations governing Masters Diving in their country. Age groups will be adhered to as stated in the FINA rules. If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: N/A Running of the competition is typically divided into two categories: Ages 39 and under, and 40 and older. Age groups will be used to determine final results. Age group Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? divisions will be adhered to as stated in the FINA rules. All competitors must be Yes registered in accordance with the regulations governing Masters Diving in their country. See the IGLA Rules for other rules and limitation 6.0 Specific FGG policies

Categories/divisions How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability?

1m Springboard, 3m Springboard, 3m Synchronised Springboard, Platform Diving, Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the Synchronised Platform Diving guidelines of the Division details.

Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 2 Days and 1 Day Warm Up day (s) How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 31

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised. However it is only possible to a certain extent.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi-person participation of this sport allows competitors to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Limerick 2018 will be responsible for the recruitment of Officials to run this event and we see this as an important legacy of the Games. This is our opportunity to increase visibility among all of our officials. Limerick 2018 will seek willing volunteer Officials over the duration of our four year tenure in the run up to GGX and will work to develop a training programme for these Officials as relevant to each sport. In terms of remuneration, we intend to provide compensation of a minimum of travel-pass; food & drink during the competitions; and participation in the Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements? Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

The University of Limerick has currently sought planning permission for the building of an extension to the University Arena which includes plans for a Diving Pool and warm up area. Limerick 2018 may review the location closer to the Games commencement for suitability. However it may not be possible to hold all of the required events in the one location if this option is executed. We will consult with the FGG & IGLA to ensure that any changes will not affect the sanctioning of this event. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 32

Aquatics - Open Water Swimming

Venue: University of Limerick Activity Centre Lough Derg Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location Killaloe, Co. Clare How will you take advantage of this proximity.

Access ULAC is easily accessible on the shores of Lough Triathlon, Sailing Derg. It is accessible via Exit 26 on the M7 motorway from Limerick/Dublin. Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? It is accessible on the Western seaboard via Scariff, Co. Clare. The venue meets the Red Book requirements.

Distance (KM)/Time 27.5 KM / 0hrs 28m Why did you choose this venue? from Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 ULAC is located on the sheltered shores of Lough Derg outside the picturesque twin towns of Ballina Killaloe. It is a dedicated resource within the Shannon region, with some Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle 15 on site instructors during the summer season. Lough Derg provides access to one of services. Irelands cleanest and friendliest inland waterways. Rising from the lake the wooded Public Transport options also exist to the location. hillsides of Crag Hill provide a perfect environment for many of our land-based activities. Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. What events are i3 Open Water Swim How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the usually held in this following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age venue? groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body types Nature of the event and kinds of athletic ability?

Anticipated number of 100 Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion participants for all over 18 which considers all Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female aspects of experience; access for the Breakdown 18 Males : 12 Females physically-challenged; age groups; Expected Regional 40% European : 40% North Americas : 10 % Asia regions; men/women; and personal Breakdown & Australia : 10% Other Regions financial resources.

How was this arrived Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games at? registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Medal Count 48/medals Photo: University of Limerick Activity Centre

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Organisational Resources:

Organisation of the event Yes Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. 6.0 Specific FGG policies

We will offer two course event lengths to current licensed swimmers, the first being a How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? 5km length and a second novice event of 3km. Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the Categories/divisions guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport.

Men's 5km; Women's 5km; Men's 3km; Women's 3km; 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? and so on in 5 year increments as per the Red Book details Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 1 day(s) wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised. Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018 How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1 Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist. Total number of competitive instances: 1 How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well- being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs? If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: N/A Limerick 2018 will have an on-site Private Ambulance; 2xParamedics; 4 Rescue Craft; and 2 Lifeguards on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Well-being elements of this event. The existence of multiple age divisions allows A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 34

competitors of various levels to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Aquatics - Swimming

Venue: University Arena 50m Pool Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick How will you take advantage of this proximity. Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo, Diving the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily accessible from the city centre on foot along the Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is ac- meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? cessible from the city centre by car from the main Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from The venue meets the Red Book requirements. the City Centre by car and bus. Distance/Time from 0 KM/ 0hr 0m Games Village Why did you choose this venue?

Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 The University Arena is Ireland’s largest Indoor sporting complex and designed to the Transportation On Campus Shuttle Bus highest sports specific standards and creatively flexible to host major sporting events. The University Arena is one of Four High Performance Units in Ireland for Swimming and has a Medical Facilities Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle wealth of experience in running events. services. Public Transport options also exist to the location. How does the sport as you plan it What events are Irish Long Course Nationals; Annual National Long respond to FGG goals for balance in the usually held in this Course Events; National Division 2 Short Course; following areas: levels of ability and venue? Down Syndrome World Championships; Ireland experience, access for the disabled, age High Performance Swimming Centre; Visiting groups, regions, men/women, personal teams include Dutch & Great Britain National financial resources, different body types squads; Notre Dame & Villanova Universities and kinds of athletic ability? Nature of the event Anticipated number 1058 Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all of participants over 18 which considers all aspects of Expected Gender 70% Male : 30% Female experience; access for the physically- Breakdown 741 Males : 717 Females challenged; age groups; regions; men/ women; and personal financial resources. Photo: Vicsohee Expected Regional 60% European : 30% North Americas : 5% Asia & Breakdown Australia : 5% Other Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division

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Organisational Resources:

Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA); and the International Gay and Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Lesbian Aquatics (FGG Member) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Swim Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 and the University of Limerick Arena Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? No What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? The University of Limerick Arena has been Ireland's premier swimming facility since 2002 and is one of Four High Performance Units in Ireland for Swim- ming and has a wealth of experience in running events. The Arena has deep connections within the Munster region and ready access to relevant Officials & Volunteers.

day day(s) Organisation of the event

Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book re- Dates: Sunday 12th August 2018—Thursday 16th August 2018. One spill over day is quirements. built into the calendar.

Tournaments will be set according to age, sex, and registration time, finals over 50 Number of competitive instances per athlete: Max. 6 individuals; and 5 relay starts meters. per participant; each team may register as many relays as the start contingent for indi-

vidual participant allows. Categories/divisions

Total number of competitive instances: 6 Women, Men and Mixed (relays only) across FINA age groups; (18-19)20-24; 25-

29; 30-34-35-39; 40-44; etc.

Individual Events: If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: 50,100,200,400,800,1500 meter freestyle; Ticketed 50,100,200 meter backstroke;

50,100,200 meter breaststroke; Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? 50,100,200 meter butterfly; and Yes 200,400 meter medley.

Relay Events: 6.0 Specific FGG policies 4x50, 4x100, 4x200 meter freestyle; and

4x50, 4x100 meter medley. How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability?

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Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

A Pink Flamingo competition is planned as a highlight for this event.

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Aquatics - Synchronised Swimming

Venue: University Arena 50m Pool Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit How will you take advantage of this proximity. 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily ac- Swimming, Water Polo, Diving cessible from the city centre on foot along the banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is ac- Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not cessible from the city centre by car from the main meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from the City Centre by car and bus. The venue meets the Red Book requirements. Distance/Time from 0 KM/0 hr 0 m Games Village Why did you choose this venue?

Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 The University Arena is Ireland’s largest Indoor sporting complex and designed to the Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle highest sports specific standards and creatively flexible to host major sporting events. The services. University Arena is one of Four High Performance Units in Ireland for Swimming and has a Public Transport options also exist to the location wealth of experience in running events. Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available.

What events are Irish Long Course Nationals; Annual National usually held in this Long Course Events; National Division 2 Short venue? Course; Down Syndrome World Championships; Ireland High Performance Swimming Centre; Visit- ing teams include Dutch & Great Britain National squads; Notre Dame & Villanova Universities Nature of the event Anticipated number 25 of participants Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female Breakdown 15 Males : 10 Females Expected Regional 70% European : 20% North Americas : 10% Other Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Photo: Fotostudio Kardes Medal Count 25/medals A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 39

Organisational Resources:

Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA); and the International Gay and Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Lesbian Aquatics (FGG Member) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Swim Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 and the University of Limerick Arena Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? No What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? The University of Limerick Arena has been Ireland's premier swimming facility since 2002 and is one of Four High Performance Units in Ireland for Swim- ming and has a wealth of experience in running events. The Arena has deep connections within the Munster region and ready access to relevant Officials & Volunteers.

How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the Trio Synchronised Swimming following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age Team Synchronised Swimming groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body Specifics: types and kinds of athletic ability? Teams will be made of a minimum of four members and a maximum of eight. Duet, Trio, and Team Competitors must be representatives of the same club. Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of Team Competitors will be offered as a mixed gender competition. experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources. Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 3 day(s)

Organisation of the event Dates: Wednesday 15th August 2018—Friday 17th August 2018 Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. Number of competitive instances per athlete: Max.3 events

Tournaments will be set according to Red Book; IGLA; and FINA guidelines. Total number of competitive instances: Max. 3 events

Categories/divisions If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: Women, Men and Mixed across FINA age groups; N/A Women, Men and Mixed (Team only) across FINA age groups; (18-19)20-24; 25- 29; 30-34-35-39; 40-44; etc. All swimmers must hold a current license. Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Categories offered: Yes Solo Synchronised Swimming Duet Synchronised Swimming A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 40

6.0 Specific FGG policies

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability?

Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 41

Aquatics - Water Polo

Venue: University Arena 50m Pool Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick

Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily accessible from the city centre on foot along the banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is accessible from the city centre by car from the main Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from the City Centre by car and bus. Distance/Time from 0 KM/ 0hr 0m Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. Public Transport options also exist to the location Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. What events are European Junior Men’s Qualifiers; Irish Senior Photo: Fotostudio Kardes usually held in this Cup (Annual); Irish u/19 Cup (Annual); National venue? Academy Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Nature of the event How will you take advantage of this proximity. Anticipated number 187 of participants Swimming, Synchronised Swimming, Diving Expected Gender 70% Male : 30% Female Breakdown 131 Males : 56 Females Expected Regional 50% European : 40% North Americas : 10% Other Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Breakdown Regions meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Why did you choose this venue? and division The University Arena is Ireland’s largest Indoor sporting complex and designed to the Medal Count 132/medals highest sports specific standards and creatively flexible to host major sporting events. The University Arena is one of Four High Performance Units in Ireland for Swimming and has a A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 42

Organisational Resources:

Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA); and the International Gay and Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Lesbian Aquatics (FGG Member) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Swim Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 and the University of Limerick Arena Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? No What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? The University of Limerick Arena has been Ireland's premier swimming facility since 2002 and is one of Four High Performance Units in Ireland for Swim- ming and has a wealth of experience in running events.

wealth of experience in running events.

Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 3 day(s)

How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the Dates: Monday 13th August 2018—15th August 2018 following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body Number of competitive instances per athlete: Min. 5 games. types and kinds of athletic ability?

Total number of competitive instances: Min. 5 games. Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources. If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?:

N/A Organisation of the event

Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? requirements. Yes

Tournament will be set in a Round-Robin tournament with Finals in the Arena with 6.0 Specific FGG policies no team having more that 2 Games per day

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? Categories/divisions

Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the Open Tournament - Mixed guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport. Women's Tournament if numbers allow. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 43

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's will exist if the numbers allow. Limerick 2018 will be actively encouraging an increase in female participation in this sport to ensure that the Women only UME goes ahead.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Athletics - Marathon & Half Marathon

Venue: Limerick City Centre Location Limerick City Centre, Limerick City Access Limerick is readily accessible from public transport options.

For this event Limerick 2018 will be working on a Park & Ride facility to bring people into the city. Distance / Time from 5 km/ 0hr 10m Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. Public Transport options also exist to the location Photo: Nicolas Smith Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. What events are The Great Limerick Run, The Limerick Duathlon, Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. usually held in this How will you take advantage of this proximity. venue? We will be running the Athletics - 5k & 10k Road Races at the same time. We also will Nature of the event incorporate a band performance into this event Anticipated number 1089 of participants Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female Breakdown 653 Males : 436 Females We intend to follow routes which have been established throughout the city for various Expected Regional 50% European : 30% North Americas : 20% Other Marathons, Half Marathons over the last number of years. The venue will meet the Red Breakdown Regions Book requirements. How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Why did you choose this venue?

Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Limerick 2018 is as much about celebrating our city as it is about celebrating our hosting of and division the Gay Games. We chose the city centre as the venue to incorporate and share the Gay Medal Count 54/medals Games experience with our Community in its totality.

How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 45

Organisational Resources:

The Association of International Marathon and Road Races (AIMS); The Inter- Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? national Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF); and International Front Runners Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Athletics Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sport Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? N/A What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? There is a plethora of local experience available to Limerick 2018 in hosting its Marathon & Half Marathon event.

ability?

Dates: Sunday 19th August 2018 Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1 and personal financial resources.

Total number of competitive instances: 1 Organisation of the event

Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: requirements. N/A

Professionally organized Road Races, catering for participant abilities ranging from Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? recreational to representative-standard. Yes

The program will consist of: •A Half Marathon for men and for women – if practical, 6.0 Specific FGG policies these may be conducted concurrently, with staggered starting times. •A Marathon for men and for women- if practical, these may be conducted concurrently, with How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? staggered starting times.

Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the Categories/divisions guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 1 day(s) A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 46

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Athletics - 5k & 10k Road Races

Venue: Limerick City Centre Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location Limerick City Centre, Limerick How will you take advantage of this proximity.

Access Limerick is readily accessible from public trans- We will be running the Athletics - Marathon & Half Marathon event at the same time. We port options. also will incorporate a band performance into this event

For this event Limerick 2018 will be working on a Park & Ride facility to bring people into the city. Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Distance from 5 km/ 0hr 10m meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 We intend to follow routes which have been established throughout the city for various Marathons, Half Marathons over the last Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle number of years. The venue will meet services. the Red Book requirements. Public Transport options also exist to the location Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. Why did you choose this venue? What events are The Great Limerick Run, The Limerick Duathlon,

usually held in this Limerick 2018 is as much about venue? celebrating our city as it is about Nature of the event celebrating our hosting of the Gay Anticipated number 536 Games. We chose the city centre as the of participants venue to incorporate and share the Gay Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female Games experience with our Community Breakdown 322 Males : 214 Females in its totality. Expected Regional 50% European : 30% North Americas : 20% Other Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- How does the sport as you plan it tration numbers. respond to FGG goals for balance in Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories the following areas: levels of ability and division and experience, access for the Medal Count 54/medals disabled, age groups, regions, men/ women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic ability?

Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion Photo: Kelly Stevens for all over 18 which considers all A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 48

Organisational Resources:

The Association of International Marathon and Road Races (AIMS); The Inter- Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? national Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF); and International Front Runners Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Athletics Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sport Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? N/A What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this There is a plethora of local experience available to Limerick 2018 in hosting a sport? 5k & 10k event.

aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; N/A men/women; and personal financial resources.

Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Organisation of the event Yes

Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book 6.0 Specific FGG policies requirements.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability?

Categories/divisions Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the

guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport.

Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 1 day(s) How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Dates: Sunday 19th August 2018 Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who

wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged

and recognised. Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1

Total number of competitive instances: 1 How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's will If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 49

exist if the numbers allow. Limerick 2018 will be actively encouraging an increase in female participation in this sport to ensure that the Women only UME goes ahead.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Athletics - Track & Field

Venue: UL Bowl Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick

Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily accessible from the city centre on foot along the banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is accessible from the city centre by car from the Photo: University of Limerick main Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from the City Centre by car and bus. Distance/ Time from 0 KM / 0hr 0m Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Games Village How will you take advantage of this proximity.

Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 The Track & Field event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle - Softball; Flag Football; Rugby Union; Rowing; Wrestling; Martial Arts; services. Soccer (football); Powerlifting; Bodybuilding. It is also just beside the University Arena for the Public Transport options also exist to the location Aquatics events. Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not What events are Harvard vs. Yale vs. UL; Community Games; meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? usually held in this Regionals The venue meets the Red Book requirements with its single 8 lane 400m Athletic venue? International Standard Track and all the required facilities. Nature of the event Why did you choose this venue? Anticipated number 594 of participants The University Arena is Ireland’s largest Indoor sporting complex and designed to the Expected Gender 80% Male : 20% Female highest sports specific standards and creatively flexible to host major sporting events. a Breakdown 475 Males : 119 Females wealth of experience in running events.

Expected Regional 50% European : 40% North Americas : 10% Other How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following Breakdown Regions areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic registration numbers. ability? Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and Medal Count 231/medals personal financial resources. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 51

Organisational Resources:

International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) & Interna- Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? tional Front Runners Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 and UL Arena Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 5 day(s) Organisation of the event Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book Dates: Monday 13th August 2018—17th August 2018 requirements. Number of competitive instances per athlete: An Athlete may only compete in 1 Age categories 18 to 29 and then standard categories of five-year age groups 30- age division for the duration of the competition. 1 entry per event (Individual & Team). 34, 35-39, 40-44, 45- 49, et al in 5 year increments. For the relay events, there should be men’s, women’s and mixed (2 men, 2 women) Total number of competitive instances: Dependent on Athlete's Registration categories. There should also be provisions for disabled competitors. If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: N/A Categories/divisions Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Yes Track events: Relay events: Field events Separate events for men* and Teams of four in separate Separate events for men 6.0 Specific FGG policies for women* for relays for men and for and for women for 100m women as well as mixed Long Jump How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? 200m relays (two men and two High Jump 400m women) for Triple Jump Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the 800m 100m Pole Vault guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport. 1500m 200m Shot Put 5000m 400m Hammer Throw How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? 110m (or 100m for women) Discus Throw hurdles Javelin Throw Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who 400m hurdles Other Events: wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged 3000m steeplechase Men’s Decathlon and recognised. 5000m race walking Women’s Heptathlon How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

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Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist. In addition only performances which comply with IAAF gender policy will qualify for IAAF records.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials? Limerick 2018 will be responsible for the recruitment of Officials to run this event and we see this as an important legacy of the Games. This is our opportunity to increase visibility among all of our officials. Limerick 2018 will seek willing volunteer Officials over the duration of our four year tenure in the run up to GGX and will work to develop a training programme for these Officials as relevant to each sport. In terms of remuneration, we intend to provide compensation of a minimum of travel-pass; food & drink during the competitions; and participation in the Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements? Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them? We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time. Photo: Federation of Gay Games

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements? Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments N/a

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Badminton

Venue: The Tailteann Centre, Mary I, College Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location The Tailteann Centre, Mary I, College How will you take advantage of this proximity. N/a Access A constituent college of the University of Limerick, the Tailteann is a multi-purpose venue which is Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not accessible from all angles of the city meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Distance/Time from Km/ 0hr 0 m Games Village The venue meets the Red Book requirements. Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Why did you choose this venue? Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle

services. A constituent college of the University of Limerick, the Tailteann is a multi-purpose venue Public Transport options also exist to the location which is accessible from all angles of the city. Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. What events are Senior & Junior National Championships How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, usually held in this Regional Championships venue? men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic Nature of the event ability? Anticipated number 400 of participants Expected Gender 70% Male : 30% Female Breakdown 280 Males : 120 Females Expected Regional 50% European : 30% North Americas : 20% Other Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Medal Count 96/medals

Photo: Fotostudio Kardes A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 54

Organisational Resources:

Badminton World Federation (BWF) Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

Age divisions may be offered at the discretion of the host organization. Age divisions

should follow standard Gay Games policy. Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources. Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 5 day(s)

Organisation of the event Dates: Monday 13th August 2018—Friday 17th August 2018. Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1

The Badminton tournament must consist of separate Singles and Doubles Total number of competitive instances: 3 competitions for both men and women as well as a Mixed Doubles event.

The Preliminary Rounds will be in a round-robin format. The Final Rounds must be a knock-out format. Preliminary matches for both the T and A Divisions must be a If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: best of three sets. Preliminary matches for both the B and C Divisions should be N/A one set. A best of three sets can be played if time allows.

Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Categories/divisions Yes As our Games will be held in Europe, we will follow the following categories and divisions: 6.0 Specific FGG policies

 A International- and national-team level How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability?  B+ Competitive level Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the  B- Recreational with competition/tournament experience guidelines of the Division details.  C Recreational without competition/tournament experience. The “C” division may also be broken down into “C+” and “C-”, if numbers warrant. How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 55

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist. Limerick 2018 will be actively encouraging an increase in female participation in this sport

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Basketball

Venue: University Arena Basketball Courts Which other sports or other Gay Games Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick events will be organised in the same area. How will you take advantage of this Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit proximity. 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily The Basketball event is on campus and is accessible from the city centre on foot along the readily accessible to the following: banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is - Softball; Flag Football; Rugby Union; accessible from the city centre by car from the Rowing; Wrestling; Martial Arts; main Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. Soccer (football); Powerlifting; Bodybuilding. It 15mins from the City Centre by car and bus. is also just beside the University Arena for the Distance/Time from 0 KM/ 0hr 0 m Aquatics; Volleyball; and Wheelchair Rugby. Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Describe the venue with respect to Red Transportation On Campus Shuttle Bus Book requirements. If the venue does not Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? What events are Harlem Globetrotters; usually held in this Super league Basketball Photo: Alice Cooperman The Venue meets the Red Book requirements venue? Nature of the event Why did you choose this venue? Anticipated number of 370 participants The University of Limerick Arena is the location for the majority of Basketball events Expected Gender 50% Male : 50% Female throughout the Munster region. The Basketball finals at the Arena will be a ticketed event Breakdown 185 Males : 185 Females with some 1500 spectators available to be accommodated. Expected Regional 50% European : 40% North Americas : 10% Other Breakdown Regions How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, registration numbers. men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic ability? Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories

and division Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of Medal Count 198/medals experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources.

Organisation of the event Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 57

Organisational Resources:

International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? N/A Will the event be sanctioned? N/A Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? N/A What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? N/A

There will be a separate Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament. the guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport.

Categories/divisions The basketball tournament will consist of two sessions; Preliminary Rounds (pool How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? play) and Double Elimination Rounds. Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 7 day(s) wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised. Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018—17th August 2018 How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Number of competitive instances per athlete: 3 Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist. Limerick 2018 will be actively encouraging an increase in female participation in this Total number of competitive instances: 3 sport

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well- If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs? N/A Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi- Yes person participation of this sport allows competitors to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no 6.0 Specific FGG policies plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials? Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 58

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

Depending on registration numbers, we may need to investigate the use of additional basketball courts within the a short vicinity of the University Arena.

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Bodybuilding

Venue: University Concert Hall Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick How will you take advantage of this proximity.

Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit The Bodybuilding event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside - Softball; Flag Football; Rugby Union; Rowing; Wrestling; Martial Arts; the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily ac- Soccer (football); and Powerlifting. It is also just beside the University Arena for the cessible from the city centre on foot along the Aquatics; Volleyball; and Wheelchair Rugby. banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is accessible from the city centre by car from the main Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? the City Centre by car and bus. Distance/ Time from 0 KM/ 0hr 0m The Venue meets the Red Book requirements. Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Why did you choose this venue? The University Concert Hall is the ideal venue for large scale conferences, events, concerts Transportation On Campus Shuttle Bus and exhibitions. Hosting hundreds of high profile Medical Facilities Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle national and international events each year, including services. international academic symposiums, ballets, operas, Public Transport options also exist to the location plays, musicals and concerts, the Concert Hall meeting What events are National Bodybuilding Championships (NABBA) rooms can be tailored to suit the needs of all large usually held in this events. venue? Facilities include: Nature of the event • 1000 seat tiered theatre • 2 large adjoining theatres Anticipated number 120 • A spacious atrium for registration and exhibition of participants • On site café Expected Gender 75% Male : 25% Female • Convenient parking Breakdown 90 Males : 30 Females • Lift access Expected Regional 10% European : 80% North Americas : 10% Other • Cloakroom facility Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG tration numbers. goals for balance in the following areas: levels of Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories ability and experience, access for the disabled, age and division groups, regions, men/women, personal financial Medal Count 252/medals resources, different body types and kinds of athletic ability?

Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 Photo: Carsten Bade A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 60

Organisational Resources:

Bodybuilding Guild (FGG Member) Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? N/A Will the event be sanctioned? N/A Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? No What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age Women’s) competitions in the categories described below. groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources.

Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 2.5 day(s) Organisation of the event

Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018—Monday 13th August 2018 requirements.

Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1 individual event and no more than Participants will be divided by Individuals/Pairs; then by by Gender, Men/Women, 2 pairs events (same-sex and mixed). according to Gay Games policy.

Individuals will then be divided by Age: Total number of competitive instances: Depends on Selections

Juniors under 23

Seniors 23 – 39 If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: Masters 40 to 49 Ticketed event will be managed as per the ticketing policy. Masters 50 to 59

Masters 60 to 69 Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Masters 70+ Yes

Finally individuals will be broken down by weight. 6.0 Specific FGG policies

Categories/divisions How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability?

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guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

The Venue is fully accessible for spectators.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs? Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi-person participation of this sport allows competitors to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements? Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them? We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

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Bowling

Venue: FunWorld Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location Ennis Road, Limerick How will you take advantage of this proximity. Access Funworld is accessible from Junction 2, N18 from The Bowling event will take place on the Ennis Road in Fun World. Along the Ennis Road is Cork or Galway. From the University it is the Tennis & Squash events as well as DanceSport in King Johns’ Caste. This also acts as a accessible by the main Dublin road via the City transport corridor for participants and spectators. Centre and out the Ennis Road.

Distance/Time from 8.40 KM / 0hr 15m Games Village Describe the venue with Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 respect to Red Book Transportation Off Campus Shuttle Bus requirements. If the venue does not meet Red Book Medical Facilities Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. requirements, what are your Public Transport options also exist to the location plans for dealing with this? What events are Bowlling League Games; Special Olympics The venue currently does not usually held in this Ireland Tournament venue? have a Pro Shop on site as per Nature of the event the Red Book. However, we intend to put a ProShop into the Anticipated number 468 of participants venue for the duration of the Expected Gender 70% Male : 30% Female event. Breakdown 328 Males : 140 Females Why did you choose this Expected Regional 37% European : 54% North Americas : 12% Other Breakdown Regions venue? Photo: Becker Media How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games We chose this venue as it is has registration numbers. run Professional Bowling Tournaments in the past and it’s close physical connection to other Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division sports and venues to allow Participants to continue to experience the Games in their totality Medal Count 36/medals while away from the main hub in UL.

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Organisational Resources:

Federation Internationale des Quilleurs (FIQ); & the International Gay Bowling Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Organisation Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? N/a What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator in consultation with the IGBO. following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age The Team event shall be made of four person teams, and the doubles event shall be groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body set at two. For the Team, Doubles and Singles events, there shall be a minimum of types and kinds of athletic ability? three rounds of elimination, and a maximum of four. Preliminary rounds of competition Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of for Team, Doubles and Singles are required to have a minimum of three games per experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; event, and a maximum of four per event. and personal financial resources. The Social Division is open to all bowlers who do not qualify for League Division. The Organisation of the event Social Division must be a scratch tournament. Social Division shall consist of scratch scores, for the following events. Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book Women’s Doubles, Mixed Team and Women’s Team. requirements. Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 6 day(s) There are two required categories: League and Social bowling tournaments. Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018— Thursday 16th August 2018 The Leaque Division will be as described in the Red book with a Bowler having two years of averages with a minimum of 21 Games. These dates will be decided by Number of competitive instances per athlete: 3 A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 64

Total number of competitive instances: 3 If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: N/A Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Yes 6.0 Specific FGG policies

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the guidelines of the Division details.

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements? Yes What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them? We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

7.0 Additional comments: N/a

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Cycling - Mountain Bike

Venue: The Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Centre Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location Ballyhoura Mountain Park, Ballyhoura, Co. How will you take advantage of this proximity. Limerick Access The Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Centre is Cycling - Road Races accessible on the R512 by road from Limerick City. Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Distance/Time from 45.6 KM/ 0hr 45m Games Village The venue meets the Red Book Requirements

Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Why did you choose this venue? Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. The largest trail network of it’s kind in Ireland. 98 km of trails including forest road climbs, Public Transport options also exist to the location tight twisty single-track with loads of ups and downs, board walk, tight turns and technical Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. rocky bits are guaranteed to leave you smiling. The trails range from the moderate 6 km Greenwood loop to the demanding Castlepook loop, over 50 km in length What events are usually held in this How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following venue? areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, Nature of the event men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic Anticipated number 50 ability? of participants Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of Breakdown 30 Males : 20 Females Expected Regional 30% European : 60% North Americas : 10% Other Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Medal Count 30/medals

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Organisational Resources:

Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Union Cycliste Internationale; Cycling Ireland Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Cycling Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator & Ballyhoura Development Limited Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Ballyhoura Development Limited is the management company for the development of the Mountain Biking trail on the Ballyhoura mountains. They will work with us to deliver this event, as they have done with other National and European competitive events.

experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources. Unlicensed Men Novice & Sport; Unlicensed Women Novice & Sport; Licensed Men

Sport & Expert; Licensed Women Sport & Expert; offered in 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35- Organisation of the event 39; and so on in 5 year increments as per the Red Book details Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 1 day(s)

For the Unlicensed Men's Novice & Sport; and the Unlicensed Women's Novice & Dates: Wednesday 15th August 2018 Sport, we will be using the Greenwood Loop in Ballyhoura. This 6km length is one of five loops in the Ballyhouras. This trail takes you through the lush hillsides Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1 underneath Seefin Mountain and Black Rock and is used as the outward and inward legs for the rest of the trail network. It is essentially one gradual climb followed by Total number of competitive instances: 1 one long descent with all but 1.5 km of the loop on narrow, twisty singletrack trails.

For the Licensed Men's Sport ; and the Women's Sport we will be using the

Mountrussell Loop. The 17km Mountrussell Loop is a more technical and physically If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: demanding version of the Greenwood Loop and follows this as far as Waypoint 1, N/A from where the trails become a bit more technical, narrower, rockier and steeper with more climbing and more descending. For the Men's Expert & the Women's Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Expert, we will be using the Garrane Loop. The 35km Garrane Loop takes in some Yes long and fast singletrack descents as well as some long and demanding climbs on forest roads, tracks and singletrack trails. 6.0 Specific FGG policies

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How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability?

Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

Limerick 2018 will have an on-site Private Ambulance on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The existence of multiple age divisions allows competitors of various levels to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments Ballyhoura MTB Trails And Ballyhoura Way Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Ei7IiOVrg

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Cycling - Road Races

Venue: The Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Centre Location Ballyhoura Mountain Park, Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick Access The Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Centre is accessible on the R512 by road from Limerick City.

Distance from 45.6 KM/ 0hr 45m Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. Public Transport options also exist to the location Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. What events are usually held in this venue? Nature of the event Anticipated number 299 of participants Photo: Chbe Xiris Pics Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female Breakdown 179 Males : 120 Females Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Expected Regional 30% European : 60% North Americas : 10% Other How will you take advantage of this proximity. Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games Cycling - Mountain Bike registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not and division meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this?

Medal Count 240/medals The venue meets the Red Book requirements

Why did you choose this venue? As well as being the largest trail network of it’s kind in Ireland, Ballyhoura offers a dedicated location for hosting our Road Race events.

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Organisational Resources:

Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Union Cycliste Internationale; Cycling Ireland Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Cycling Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 & Ballyhoura Development Limited Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Ballyhoura Development Limited is the management company for the development of the Mountain Biking trail on the Ballyhoura mountains. They will work with us to deliver this event, as they have done with other National and European competitive events.

men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of waves, with the clock stopping in-between. athletic ability?

Team Time Trial Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of Held on a course which may be either out-and-back, point-to-point or a circuit. If a experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; circuit, each lap will be a minimum of 6 kilometers. and personal financial resources.

Organisation of the event Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 3 day(s) Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. Dates: Sunday 12th August 2018—Tuesday 14th August 2018

Road Races; Individual Time Trial; Team Time Trials Number of competitive instances per athlete: 3

Categories/divisions Total number of competitive instances: 3

Road Races

This will be on a course of a min length of 30 kilometers (for unlicensed racers) or If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: 40 kilometers (for licensed races) on a point-to-point race near the Ballyhoura N/A mountain range. This will be divided in accordance with the Red book guidelines.

Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Individual Time Trial Yes This will be held on a course that may be either out-and-back, point-to-point or a circuit. If there are more than 250 participants, riders would need to be sent off in A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 70

6.0 Specific FGG policies

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements? Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

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Dance Sport

Venue: Which other sports or other Gay Games events will Location Courtyard, King John’s Castle, Limerick City be organised in the same area. How will you take advantage of this proximity. Access Limerick is readily accessible from public transport options. The DanceSport event will take place on the King John’s Castle. Along the Ennis Road is the Bowling, Tennis & For this event Limerick 2018 will be working on a Squash events as well as DanceSport in King Johns’ Park & Ride facility to bring people into the city. Distance/ Time from 5.4 Km / 10min Caste. This also acts as a transport corridor for Games Village participants and spectators. Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7

Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle Describe the venue with respect to Red Book services. requirements. If the venue does not meet Red Book Public Transport options also exist to the location requirements, what are your plans for dealing with Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. this? The venue currently does not meet the Red Book What events are N/a requirements. usually held in this venue? We will be constructing a Pavillion within the Courtyard of Nature of the event King John’s Castle as per the Redbook in order to give Anticipated number 401 our DanceSport Participants a unique and amazing of participants opportunity for achieving personal bests.

Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female Photo: Ricky Amsterdam Breakdown 241 Males : 160 Females Why did you choose this venue? Expected Regional 50% European : 40% North Americas : 10% Other King John’s Castle is a unique landmark for the last 800 years and is situated in the centre Breakdown Regions of Limerick. It’s close physical connection to other sports and venues will allow Participants How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- to continue to experience the Games in their totality while away from the main hub in UL

tration numbers. How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, and division men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic Medal Count 72/medals ability? Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources.

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Organisational Resources:

ESSDA; NASSPDA; International Federation of Same Sex Dance Associa- Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? tions Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? N/A What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

Organisation of the event Standard: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep Categories/divisions Latin: Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive Minimum requirement shall be the following four divisions: Class "B" (advanced level) Multi-dance graded categories: Standard: Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep Women’s & Men’s International Standard Latin: Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive Women’s & Men’s International Latin Class "C" (intermediate level) Women’s & Men’s International 10-Dance (may also be held as a graded event, Standard: Waltz, Tango, Quickstep with a minimum of two levels) Latin: Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive Showdance (show category for individual couples) Class "D" (beginner level) Formation Team (show category for teams of couples or individuals) Standard: Waltz, Tango, Quickstep

Latin: Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive A minimum of 2 age categories shall be offered and defined by the sanctioning body A couple may enter multiple categories, but not multiple class levels. (for example: NASSPDA - “over 18, and over 45”; ESSDA – “over 18, and sum of A couple may always dance in a lower age the age of both partners must be 80”) for multi-dance graded and 10-dance categories. Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 5 day(s) A minimum of 4 classes or levels shall be offered for the multi-dance graded categories. Dates: Tuesday 14th August 2018—Saturday 18th August 2018 These categories have the following required dances:

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Number of competitive instances per athlete: 3 Total number of competitive instances: 3 min

If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: Ticketed as per the Ceremonies & Ticketing plans Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Yes 6.0 Specific FGG policies

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? For the purposes of this sport, '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy does not apply. The Gender of competition is that declared by the participant. How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs? Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi-person participation of this sport allows competitors to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials? Limerick 2018 will be responsible for the recruitment of Officials to run this event and we see this as an important legacy of the Games. This is our opportunity to increase visibility among all of our officials. Limerick 2018 will seek willing volunteer Officials over the duration of our four year tenure in the run up to GGX and will work to develop a training programme for these Officials as relevant to each sport. In terms of remuneration, we intend to provide compensation of a minimum of travel-pass; food & drink during the competitions; and participation in the Opening & Closing Ceremonies Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements? Yes What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them? We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time. What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements? Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full. 7.0 Additional comments The Gala final event will take place on Saturday 18th August 2018 at the King John’s Castle.

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Golf

Venue: Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Course Location Adare, Co. Limerick

Access Adare Manor is accessible on the M20 motorway Which other sports or other Gay Games events will south out of the city by car and public transport. be organised in the same area. How will you take advantage of this proximity.

Distance/Time from 21.2 KM / 25 mins N/A Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Describe the venue with respect to Red Book Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle requirements. If the venue does not meet Red Book services. requirements, what are your plans for dealing with Public Transport options also exist to the location this? Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. The venue meets the Red Book requirements.

What events are The Irish Open Golf Championship; J.P. McManus Why did you choose this venue? usually held in this Challenge venue? Adare Manor Golf Club is one of Ireland's premier golfing Nature of the event facilities which has vast experience in the organisation of both national and international tournaments. It has hosted Anticipated number 224 among others, the Irish Open and the JP McManus Golf of participants Classic both of which draws international golfers to this Expected Gender 50% Male : 50% Female Photo: Rosi Seidler spectacular venue Breakdown 112 Males : 112 Females Expected Regional 65% European : 25% North Americas : 10% Other How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following Breakdown Regions areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic tration numbers. ability?

Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of and division experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and Medal Count 36/medals personal financial resources.

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Organisational Resources:

Played in accordance with rules of the Royal and Ancient Club of St. An- Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? drews. Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Will the event be sanctioned? N/A Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 and Adare Golf Club Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? No What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Adare Manor Golf Club is one of Ireland's premier golfing facilities which has vast experience in the organsiation of both national and international tournaments. It has hosted among others, the Irish Open and the JP McManus Golf Classic both of which draws international golfers to this spectacular venue

Organisation of the event Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 2 day(s) Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. Dates: Thursday 16th August 2018—Friday 19th August 2018

Women, Men and Teams over a Stroke & Stableford competition. The Team event Number of competitive instances per athlete: 2 rounds will be ased on a best ball tournament

Total number of competitive instances: Min 2 rounds of Golf on an 18 hole Golf Categories/divisions Course

Women, Men and Teams

Women's Tournament If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: Division A (0-20 hcp - Stroke) N/A Division B (21-33 hcp - Stableford)

Division C (34-45 hcp - Stableford) Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Division D (>45 hcp - Stableford) Yes Men's Tournament

Division A (0-12 hcp - Stroke) 6.0 Specific FGG policies Division B (13-19 hcp - Stableford)

Division C (20-27 hcp - Stableford) How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? Division D (>27 hcp - Stableford)

Team Tournament Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, however there 4 person mixed gender teams of any co,bination made of a best ball event. are no required age divisions. Multiple ability division apply in the form of the

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tournaments.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Martial Arts

Venue: Physical & Educational Sports Science Building, Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily accessible from the city centre on foot along the banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is accessible from the city centre by car from the main Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from the City Centre by car and bus. Distance/Time from 0 KM/ 0hr 0m Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. Public Transport options also exist to the location Photo: Chbe Xiris Pics Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. What events are Mixed Martial Arts Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. usually held in this International Taekwondo How will you take advantage of this proximity. venue? The Martial Arts event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: Nature of the event - Softball; Flag Football; Rugby Union; Rowing; Wrestling; Bodybuilding; Soccer (football); and Powerlifting. It is also just beside the University Arena for the Anticipated number 149 Aquatics; Volleyball; and Wheelchair Rugby. of participants Expected Gender 55% Male : 45% Female Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Breakdown 82 Males : 67 Females meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Expected Regional 60% European : 20% North Americas : 20% Other The Venue currently does not have the appropriate mats in place as per the Red Book Breakdown Regions requirements. We will be hiring these. How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Why did you choose this venue? Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Limerick 2018 chose this venue as a space on campus for participants and spectators to and division enjoy the sport, which is central but which also allows for the viewing of other sports and Medal Count 195/medals events.

Organisational Resources:

International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists (IAGLMA) Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Will the event be sanctioned? N/A Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? Yes What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Local Clubs

men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic ability? weapons form, musical form, sparring, self defence.

Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 43day(s) experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources. Dates: Thursday 16th August 2018— Saturday 18th August 2018

Organisation of the event Number of competitive instances per athlete: A color belt may enter four Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book competitive divisions: forms (1), weapons form, sparring, self defense. A black belt requirements. may enter six competitive divisions: forms (2), weapons form, musical form, sparring, self defense. The following events will be offered: IAGLMA Officials Certification Clinic and Competitors Clinic Total number of competitive instances: 4/6 All-Styles Martial Arts Tournament Martial Arts and Self Defence Seminars If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: N/A The IAGLMA Official Tournament Rules and Procedures and the IAGLMA Operations Plan list the competition events, categories, and divisions that are Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? required. These include Forms: Empty Hand Forms, Weapons Forms, Musical Yes Form Sparring Self Defence 6.0 Specific FGG policies Categories/divisions How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? A colour belt may enter four competitive divisions: forms (1), weapons form, sparring, self defence. A black belt may enter six competitive divisions: forms (2), A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 79

Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the guidelines of the Division details.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?: Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments: N/a

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Powerlifting

Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit The Powerlifting event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside - Softball; Flag Football; Rugby Union; Rowing; Wrestling; Bodybuilding; the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily ac- Soccer (football); and Martial Arts. It is also just cessible from the city centre on foot along the beside the University Arena for the Aquatics; banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is ac- Volleyball; and Wheelchair Rugby. cessible from the city centre by car from the main Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from Describe the venue with respect to Red Book the City Centre by car and bus. requirements. If the venue does not meet Red Distance/Time from 0 KM/ 0hr 0m Book requirements, what are your plans for Games Village dealing with this? Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 The Venue will meet the Red Book Requirements. Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle We intend on uses the resources of the University services. of Limerick Arena when it comes to weights Public Transport options also exist to the location

Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. Why did you choose this venue? What events are usually held in this venue? How does the sport as you plan it respond to Nature of the event FGG goals for balance in the following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the Anticipated number 50 disabled, age groups, regions, men/women, of participants personal financial resources, different body Expected Gender 65% Male : 35% Female types and kinds of athletic ability? Breakdown 33 Males : 17 Females Expected Regional 40% European : 50% North Americas : 10% Other Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over Photo: Marc Naimark Breakdown Regions 18 which considers all aspects of experience; How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal tration numbers. financial resources. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Organisation of the event Medal Count 36/medals Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. The Powerlifting competition will consist of squat, bench, and deadlift lifts. Additional individual lifts of squat only, bench only, or deadlift only will be included.

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Organisational Resources:

International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? N/A Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sport Coordinator and UL Arena Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? No What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? The National Strength and Conditioning Centre and the University Arena will be of assistance in the running of this event.

Dates: Tuesday 14th August 2018 As individual lift categories of competition are included, the lifts will be held in conjunction with the corresponding lift in the 3-lift Powerlifting competition (i.e. lifters Number of competitive instances per athlete: 3 in the squat individual lift competition will perform their squats with the lifters in the

Powerlifting competition, etc). Total number of competitive instances: 3

Lifters who are competing in the Powerlifting competition as well as an individual lift category will use their Powerlifting results as their results in the individual lift If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: category (i.e. They do not have 3 attempts for Powerlifting and another 3 attempts N/A for the individual lift category).

Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Categories/divisions Yes

An individual may enter the Powerlifting competition and any individual lift 6.0 Specific FGG policies categories, if they are offered.

Each individual eligible for the Open age class can enter the Powerlifting How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? competition in only one weight/age class. Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the A lifter’s weight class must be the same for the Powerlifting and any and all guidelines of the Division details. individual lift categories.

A lifter who is eligible for the Masters or Junior age class may choose to compete in How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? that age class, as well as in the Open age class. Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who

wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged We intend to follow the IPF guidelines as per the Red Book for age classes & and recognised. weight classes

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How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

Limerick 2018 will follow the WADA guidelines for Anti-Doping in this sport. These tests will be carried out by the Irish Sports Council through the National Anti-Doping Programme.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Soccer

Venue: Maguire's' Playing Fields & North Campus Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick How will you take advantage of this proximity. Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit The Soccer event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside - Softball; Flag Football; Rugby Union; Rowing; Wrestling; Bodybuilding; the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily ac- Powerlifting and Martial Arts. It is also just beside the University Arena for the Aquatics; cessible from the city centre on foot along the Volleyball; and Wheelchair Rugby. banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is accessible from the city centre by car from the main Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not the City Centre by car and bus. meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Distance/Time from 0 KM/0hr 0m Games Village The venue meets the Red Book Requirements.

Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 The Soccer tournament will take place between the North Campus and the South Campus. Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle There will be 6 of the 8 available changing rooms available for use at this competition in services. addition to the 2 Coaching Rooms. Upstairs is the Pavilion Restaurant and Lounge which Public Transport options also exist to the location can be used by spectators to view the game on the North Campus. Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. In addition the final for the Soccer tournament will take place in the Track & Field bowl to What events are Kennedy Cup Soccer Tournament. allow for maximum spectator viewing. usually held in this venue? Why did you choose this venue?

Nature of the event The North Campus is a part of Europe’s largest synthetic pitch Development, each of which Anticipated number 957 of participants

Expected Gender 55% Male : 45% Female Breakdown 526 Males : 431 Females Expected Regional 55% European : 35% North Americas : 10% Other Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Medal Count 231/medals Photo: Jean-Francois Vansnick A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 84

Organisational Resources:

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA); and the In- Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? ternational Gay & Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA) (FGG Mem- ber) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? FAI Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event?

What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

has Governing Body approval. Categories/divisions

There will be a separate Men’s & Women’s event with Four Divisions: How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the Division 1: Men’s (Mixed) following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age Division 1: Women’s groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body Division 2: Men’s (Mixed) types and kinds of athletic ability? Division 2: Women’s

Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of Each team must have a maximum of 18 players and a minimum of 11 players. experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; Women may play on men’s teams. and personal financial resources. All players must be eighteen (18) years or older to play.

Teams must be in good standing with the IGLFA are eligible for participation. Good Organisation of the event standing is defined within the IGLFA Constitution and By-Laws Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 5 day(s)

Qualifying matches shall be "round-robin" format, where each team shall play each Dates: Monday 13th August 2018—Friday 17th August 2018 of the other teams in its preliminary group an equal number of times. Qualifying round matches shall be permitted with teams "outside" a Qualifying group only Number of competitive instances per athlete: 270 minutes per participant (3 under unusual circumstances. There will be play-off round and a finals round. games)

The PLAYOFFS and FINALS must each consist of two periods of 45 minutes each. Total number of competitive instances: 270 minutes per participant (3 games)

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If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: N/A

Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Yes

6.0 Specific FGG policies

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements? Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them? We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

7.0 Additional comments Limerick 2018 will also plan for the following: A Tournament Committee, A Protest Committee, Referee Host Committee, Coaches Meeting, Referee Meeting, and an Outreach Program.

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Softball

Venue: Maguire's' 10 Acre Playing Fields & North Campus Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick How will you take advantage of this proximity. The Rugby Union event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit - Softball; Rugby Union; Rowing; Volleyball; Bodybuilding; Powerlifting and Martial Arts. It is 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside also just beside the University Arena for the Aquatics; the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily ac- and Wheelchair Rugby. cessible from the city centre on foot along the banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is ac- Describe the venue with respect to Red Book cessible from the city centre by car from the main requirements. If the venue does not meet Red Book Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from requirements, what are your plans for dealing with the City Centre by car and bus. this? Distance/Time from 0 KM/0hr 0m The Venue meets the Red Book requirements. Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Why did you choose this venue? Limerick 2018 chose this venue as a space on campus Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle for participants and spectators to enjoy the sport, which services. is central but which also allows for the viewing of other Public Transport options also exist to the location sports and events. Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. What events are Rugby Union (Various Teams/ Games);Kennedy usually held in this Cup. National u14 approx. 800 players; National How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG venue? Softball Championships; Republic of Ireland Na- goals for balance in the following areas: levels of tional Squad ability and experience, access for the disabled, age Nature of the event groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic Anticipated number 615 ability? Photo: Vicsohee of participants Expected Gender 55% Male : 45% Female Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 Breakdown 338 Males : 277 Females which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; Expected Regional 20% European : 70% North Americas : 10% Other regions; men/women; and personal financial resources. Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- Organisation of the event tration numbers. Categories/divisions Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division The following tournaments must be proposed: Medal Count 396/medals • Men’s Slow pitch, 12inch • Women’s Slow pitch, 11inch • Women’s Fast Pitch, 12 inch • Men’s Senior 50+ slow pitch • Women’s Senior 50+ Slow pitch

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Organisational Resources:

International Softball Federation (ISF); and the Amateur Sport Alliance of Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? North America (ASANA) (FGG Member) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? UL Softball Club What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? The University of Limerick has had a Softball club for over fifteen years which will be available to help.

Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 6 day(s)

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who Dates: Monday 13th August 2018—Saturday 18th August 2018 wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged

and recognised. Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Total number of competitive instances: 1 Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

Limerick 2018 will be actively encouraging an increase in female participation in this

sport If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?:

N/A How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-

being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs? Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event?

Yes Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this

event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi- 6.0 Specific FGG policies person participation of this sport allows competitors to excel which in our view

decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? plans to test for performance enhancing drugs Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the guidelines of the Division details. How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Limerick 2018 will be responsible for the recruitment of Officials to run this event and

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visibility among all of our officials. Limerick 2018 will seek willing volunteer Officials over the duration of our four year tenure in the run up to GGX and will work to develop a training programme for these Officials as relevant to each sport. In terms of remuneration, we intend to provide compensation of a minimum of travel-pass; food & drink during the competitions; and participation in the Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements? Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them? We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Squash

Venue: Limerick Lawn & Tennis Club Which other sports or other Gay Location Ennis Road, Limerick Games events will be organised in the same area. How will you Access LLTC is accessible from Junction 2, N18 from take advantage of this proximity. Cork or Galway. From the University it is accessi- The Squash event will take place ble by the main Dublin road via the City Centre on the LLTC. Along the Ennis Road and out the Ennis Road. is the Bowling, Tennis & Squash Distance/Time from 7.3 KM/ 0h 15m Games Village events as well as DanceSport in Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 King Johns’ Caste. This also acts as a transport corridor for Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. participants and spectators. Public Transport options also exist to the location Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. Describe the venue with respect What events are Tennis & Squash Tournaments to Red Book requirements. If the usually held in this venue does not meet Red Book venue? requirements, what are your Nature of the event plans for dealing with this? Founded in 1877, Limerick Lawn Anticipated number 125 Tennis Club is the oldest club in of participants Ireland and Britain. Second only to Expected Gender 70% Male : 30% Female Wimbledon, the South of Ireland Breakdown 87 Males : 38 Females Men’s Singles championship is the Photo: Ricky Amsterdam Expected Regional 70% European : 20% North Americas : 10% Other second oldest title in these islands. Breakdown Regions The South of Ireland was first with How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- a Ladies Single tration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Why did you choose this venue? and division Medal Count 18/medals Founded in 1877, Limerick Lawn Tennis Club is the oldest club in Ireland and Britain. Second only to Wimbledon, the South of Ireland Men’s Singles championship is the second oldest title in these islands. The South of Ireland was first with a Ladies Singles championship, pre-dating Wimbledon, to put Limerick in a premier position on the tennis map as the oldest ladies event in Britain and Ireland. Occupying the original grounds where it was founded in 1877, Limerick Lawn Tennis Club has provided facilities for international sporting events other than Tennis. A Rugby International in which Ireland played Wales in 1898 was played on the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club grounds. The club was chosen as the A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 90

Organisational Resources:

World Squash Association (WSA) Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 & LLTC Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? Yes - In 4 Squash What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Limerick Lawn & Tennis Club

venue for the Davis Cup match between Ireland and Senegal in 1986. The club has Categories/divisions also been the setting for inter-provincial hockey matches. The Club has produced several International Tennis & Squash players. The latest €1million investment in Men's Singles & Doubles; Women's Singles & Doubles; Mixed Doubles in a single club facilities has brought a city sporting stronghold up to 21st century sports and elimination offered in 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; and so on in 5 year increments as leisure standards with 12 floodlit Tennis Courts, 3 championship Squash Courts, per the Red Book details Gymnasium, Bar & Lounge.

Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 3 day(s) How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age Dates: Tuesday 14th August 2018—Thursday 16th August 2018 groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic ability? Number of competitive instances per athlete: Best of 3

Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of Total number of competitive instances: Best of 3 min experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources.

If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: Organisation of the event N/A Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements. Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event?

Yes Men's Singles & Doubles; Women's Singles & Doubles; Mixed Doubles in a single elimination. 6.0 Specific FGG policies

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How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments N/a

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Tennis

Venue: Limerick Lawn & Tennis Club Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location Ennis Road, Limerick How will you take advantage of this proximity.

Access LLTC is accessible from Junction 2, N18 from The Tennis event will take place on the LLTC. Along the Ennis Road is the Bowling, Squash Cork or Galway. From the University it is accessible by the main Dublin road via the City Centre events with DanceSport in King Johns’ Caste. This also acts as a transport corridor for and out the Ennis Road. participants and spectators. Distance/Time from 7.3 KM/ 0h 15m

Games Village Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle Founded in 1877, Limerick services. Lawn Tennis Club is the oldest Public Transport options also exist to the location club in Ireland and Britain. Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. Second only to Wimbledon, the South of Ireland Men’s Singles What events are Squash championship is the second usually held in this oldest title in these islands. The venue? South of Ireland was first with a Ladies Single Nature of the event

Anticipated number 809 Why did you choose this of participants venue? Expected Gender 75% Male : 25% Female Breakdown 697 Males : 202 Females Founded in 1877, Limerick Lawn Tennis Club is the oldest Expected Regional 60% European : 30% North Americas : 10% Other club in Ireland and Britain. Breakdown Regions Second only to Wimbledon, the Photo: Chbe Xiris Pics How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- South of Ireland Men’s Singles tration numbers. championship is the second oldest title in these islands. The South of Ireland was first with a Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Ladies Singles championship, pre-dating Wimbledon, to put Limerick in a premier position and division on the tennis map as the oldest ladies event in Britain and Ireland. Occupying the original grounds where it was founded in 1877, Limerick Lawn Tennis Club has provided facilities for Medal Count 156/medals international sporting events other than Tennis. A Rugby International in which Ireland played Wales in 1898 was played on the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club grounds. The club was chosen as the venue for the Davis Cup match between Ireland and Senegal in 1986. The club has also been the setting for inter-provincial hockey matches. The Club has produced several International Tennis & Squash players. The latest €1million investment in club facilities has brought a city sporting stronghold up to 21st century sports and leisure A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 93

Organisational Resources:

International Tennis Federation (ITF) & Gay and Lesbian Tennis Association Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? (GLTA) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved?

Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 & LLTC Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? Yes - Out 4 Tennis What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Limerick Lawn & Tennis Club

standards with 12 floodlit Tennis Courts, 3 championship Squash Courts, elimination offered in 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; and so on in 5 year increments as Gymnasium, Bar & Lounge. per the Red Book details

How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 6 day(s) following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018—Friday 17th August 2018 types and kinds of athletic ability?

Number of competitive instances per athlete: 3 Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; Total number of competitive instances: 3 (1 singles/1 doubles/1 mixed) and personal financial resources.

Organisation of the event If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book N/A requirements. Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Men's Singles & Doubles; Women's Singles & Doubles; Mixed Doubles in a single Yes elimination. 6.0 Specific FGG policies Categories/divisions How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? Men's Singles & Doubles; Women's Singles & Doubles; Mixed Doubles in a single Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 94

guidelines of the Division details.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Triathlon

Venue: University of Limerick Activity Centre Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location Killaloe, Co. Clare How will you take advantage of this proximity.

Access ULAC is easily accessible on the shores of Lough Open Water Swim, Sailing Derg. It is accessible via Exit 26 on the M7 motorway from Limerick/Dublin. Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not meet Red It is accessible on the Western seaboard via Book requirements, what are your plans for Scariff, Co. Clare. dealing with this? Distance/Time from 27.50 KM/ 0hr 028 m The University of Limerick Activity Centre is Games Village located on the shores of Lough Derg , some Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 27km outside Limerick city. It is a dedicated resource within the Shannon region, with some Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle 15 on site instructors during the summer season. services.

Public Transport options also exist to the location Why did you choose this venue? Medical Facilities On Site Private Ambulance; Paramedic; 4 Rescue Craft; 2 Lifeguards; ULAC is located on the sheltered shores of What events are Brian Boru Triathlon; i3 Open Water Swim; and Lough Derg outside the picturesque twin towns usually held in this GoTri Aquathon Photo: Rich Mohr of Ballina Killaloe. It is a dedicated resource venue? within the Shannon region, with some 15 on site Nature of the event instructors during the summer season. Lough Anticipated number 418 Derg provides access to one of Irelands cleanest and friendliest inland waterways. Rising of participants from the lake the wooded hillsides of Crag Hill provide a perfect environment for many of our Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female land-based activities. Breakdown 251 Males : 167 Females Expected Regional 60% European : 40% North Americas : 10% Other How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following Breakdown Regions areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic registration numbers. ability? Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and Medal Count 84/medals personal financial resources.

Organisation of the event Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements.

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Organisational Resources:

International Triathlon Union (ITU) Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Triathlon Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 and ULAC Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? Yes. We intend to involve the LimerickTri Club & the Brian Boru Triathlon group in the planning of this. What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

We will be offering two events; an Olympic Distance Course; and a Short Course

Distance. 6.0 Specific FGG policies

Categories/divisions How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability?

Men's Olympic Distance; Women's Olympic Distance; Men's Short Course Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the Distance; Women's Short Course Distance; offered in 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport. and so on in 5 year increments as per the Red Book details

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 1 day(s)

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018 wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged

and recognised. Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1 minimum; 2 maximum.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Total number of competitive instances: 1 minimum; 2 maximum.

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well- N/A being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

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and 2 Lifeguards on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The existence of multiple age divisions allows competitors of various levels to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for use of performance- enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

Participants will require a single one day license from Triathlon Ireland, which has been built into the fees.

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Volleyball

Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit The Volleyball event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside - Softball; Flag Football; Rugby Union; Rowing; Wrestling; Bodybuilding; the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily ac- Powerlifting and Martial Arts. It is also just beside the University Arena for the Aquatics; cessible from the city centre on foot along the Volleyball; and Wheelchair Rugby. banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is accessible from the city centre by car from the main Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? the City Centre by car and bus. The venue meets the Red Book requirements. Distance/Time from 0 KM/ 0h 0m Games Village Why did you choose this venue? Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Limerick 2018 chose this venue as a space on campus for participants and spectators to enjoy the sport, which is central Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle but which also allows for the services. viewing of other sports and Public Transport options also exist to the location events. Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. What events are National League usually held in this How does the sport as you venue? plan it respond to FGG goals Nature of the event for balance in the following areas: levels of ability and Anticipated number 1246 experience, access for the of participants disabled, age groups, Expected Gender 80% Male : 20% Female regions, men/women, Breakdown 997 Males : 249 Females personal financial resources, Expected Regional 70% European : 20% North Americas : 10% Other different body types and Breakdown Regions kinds of athletic ability? How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- Photo: Jay W. tration numbers. Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and and division personal financial resources. Medal Count 270/medals

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Organisational Resources:

Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? N/a Will the event be sanctioned? N/A Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sports Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? N/A What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Organisation of the event Yes

Categories/divisions 6.0 Specific FGG policies

There will be a separate Men’s and Women’s volley-ball Tournament. How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? The Volleyball tournament must consist of two sessions: preliminary rounds (pool Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the play) and double elimination rounds. guidelines of the Division details.

Matches in the preliminary rounds must be a minimum of 2 sets to 25 points each or How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? 45-minute time limit, which ever occurs first. Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who Matches in the double elimination round must be 2 of 3 sets to FIVB standards wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged and recognised.

Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 7 day(s) How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist Dates: Monday 13th August 2018—18th August 2018 How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well- Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1 being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

Total number of competitive instances: 1 Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi- person participation of this sport allows competitiors to excel which in our view If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no N/A plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

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How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

Depending on registration numbers, we may need to investigate the use of additional Volleyball courts within the vicinity of the University Arena. This will have a limited impact on the overall budget for this sport.

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Wrestling

Venue: University Arena Extension/ PESS Building Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily accessible from the city centre on foot along the banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is accessible from the city centre by car from the main Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from the City Centre by car and bus. Distance/Time from 0 KM/ 0hr 0m Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. Public Transport options also exist to the location Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. Photo: Chbe Xiris Pics What events are usually held in this venue? Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Nature of the event How will you take advantage of this proximity. The Wrestling event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: Anticipated number 91 - Softball; Flag Football; Rugby Union; Rowing; Volleyball; Bodybuilding; of participants Powerlifting and Martial Arts. It is also just beside the University Arena for the Aquatics; and Expected Gender 80% Male : 20% Female Wheelchair Rugby. Breakdown 73 Males : 18 Females Expected Regional 40% European : 55% North Americas : 5% Other Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Breakdown Regions meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- This venue does not allow for spectators to be separated from the athletes. On all others tration numbers. aspects, this venue meets the Red Book requirements. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Why did you choose this venue? Medal Count 111/medals Limerick 2018 chose this venue as a space on campus for participants and spectators to enjoy the sport, which is central but which also allows for the viewing of other sports and events.

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Organisational Resources:

Fédération Internationale des Lutte Associees (FILA); and Wrestlers Without Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Borders (WWB) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Yes Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 in consultation with WWB & FILA Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the Number of competitive instances per athlete: 4 following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body Total number of competitive instances: 4 types and kinds of athletic ability?

Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; Ticketed and personal financial resources.

Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Organisation of the event Yes Categories/divisions

6.0 Specific FGG policies Gay Games Wrestling must offer an international freestyle double-elimination wrestling tournament and a Freestyle technique clinic suitable for novice How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? wrestlers.with a separate women's and men's division for the following age and Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the weight classes: Age*: Open (up to 35), Masters (36-49), Veterans (50+). Weight: guidelines of the Division details. under-48kg, under-57kg, under-68kg, under-74kg, under-90kg, under-100kg, under-

130kg, 130kg How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 3 day(s) wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged

and recognised. Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018—Monday 13th August 2018

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How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi-person participation of this sport allows competitiors to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Flag Football

Venue: Maguire's' 10 Acre Playing Fields Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick How will you take advantage of this proximity. The Flag Football event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit - Softball; Rugby Union; Rowing; Volleyball; Bodybuilding; 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside Powerlifting and Martial Arts. It is also just beside the University Arena for the Aquatics; and the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily ac- Wheelchair Rugby. cessible from the city centre on foot along the banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is ac- Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not cessible from the city centre by car from the main meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from The Venue meets the Red Book requirements. We intend to host the final of the Flag the City Centre by car and bus. Football in Thomond Park, Limerick. Distance/Time from 0 KM/ 0h 0m Games Village Why did you choose this venue? Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Limerick 2018 chose this venue as a space on campus for participants and spectators to enjoy the sport, which is central but which also allows for the viewing of other sports and Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle events. services. Public Transport options also exist to the location Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following What events are Rugby Union (Various Teams/ Games); Kennedy areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, usually held in this Cup. National u14 approx. 800 players; National men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic venue? Softball Championships; Republic of Ireland Na- ability? tional Squad Nature of the event Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which Anticipated number 364 considers all aspects of experience; of participants access for the physically-challenged; Expected Gender 50% Male : 50% Female age groups; regions; men/women; Breakdown 182 Males : 182 Females and personal financial resources. Expected Regional 20% European : 60% North Americas : 20% Other Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Medal Count 120/medals Photo: Federation of Gay Games

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Organisational Resources:

International Women's Flag Football Association (IWFFA); and the Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? National Gay Flag Football League (Non FGG Member) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? n/a Will the event be sanctioned? N/A Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sport Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? n/a What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this n/a sport?

Organisation of the event Yes Categories/divisions

6.0 Specific FGG policies There will be two divisions (Competitive and Recreational) in the Open (Men’s/

Mixed) and Women’s tournaments. How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? Women may play in the Open (Men’s/Mixed) divisions. Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the Men may not play in the Women’s division. guidelines of the Division details. All players must be at least 18 years old.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 5 day(s) wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged

and recognised. Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018—Wednesday 15th August 2018

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1 Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist

Total number of competitive instances: 1 How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-

being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this N/A event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi-

person participation of this sport allows competitiors to excel which in our view Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 106

decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Field Hockey

Venue: CIHC, Limerick Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. How will you take Location Rossbrien, Limerick advantage of this proximity. Access CIHC is accessible from Exit 1, M7 motorway from Castletroy, Galway, Cork & Dublin. N/a

Distance/ Time from 8 KM/ 0 h 20m Describe the venue with respect to Red Book Games Village requirements. If the venue does not meet Red Book Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. There is no Red Book requirements at this time. Limerick Public Transport options also exist to the location 2018 will be working with the FGG, the Sports Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. Committee and Pink Hockey if we are successful in our bid to draw up the minimum standards for future Games. What events are Field Hockey training, matches and tournaments.

usually held in this Why did you choose this venue? venue?

Nature of the event Limerick 2018 is committed to hosting Field Hockey as Anticipated number 140 part of its Sporting Program as a city with a strong of participants connection with the field sport. CIHC’s facility is a new Expected Gender 50% Male : 50% Female Astroturf surface which is used on a weekly basis for Breakdown 0 Males : 0 Females Hockey training and tournaments. Expected Regional 78% European : 2% North Americas : 20% Other Breakdown Regions How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- goals for balance in the following areas: levels of tration numbers & Knowledge and expectation of Photo: Federation of Gay Games ability and experience, access for the disabled, age PinkHockey groups, regions, men/women, personal financial Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories resources, different body types and kinds of athletic ability? and division Medal Count 72/medals Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources.

Organisation of the event Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book requirements.

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Organisational Resources:

IGLFHF (Pink Hockey) Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? IGLFHF (Pink Hockey) Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Roald Stolk / Pink Hockey & the Irish Pink Ladies Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? Yes: The Irish Pink Ladies What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Both Pink Hockey & the Irish Pink Ladies are very experienced in organizing international field tournaments

elimination round.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? Categories/divisions

There are no age categories and no ability divisions. 2 categories: man & women (mixed category is optional)

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 4 day(s)

Participation requires a full mobility and good health. There is no category for Dates: Monday 13th August 2018—16th August 2018 disabilities.

Number of competitive instances per athlete: Each participants will be How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? guaranteed 5 matches.

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist. Total number of competitive instances: Depending on number of teams

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-

being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs? If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?:

N/A Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this

event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi- Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? person participation of this sport allows competitiors to excel which in our view Yes decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no

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How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Pink Hockey has got one umpires but local umpires will be sought out in conjunction with Limerick 2018

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Rowing

Venue: O'Briensbridge, Co. Clare Location O'Briensbridge, Co. Limerick / UL Rowing Centre Access O’Briensbridge is accessible from Castletroy by car and by Public transport. The venue is on the River Shannon and offers a great opportunity to bring in the Shannon region into the Games festivities. UL Indoor Rowing Centre is on campus in UL.

Distance/ Time from 14 KM/ 0h 30m Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle services. Photo: Limerick Regatta Committee

Public Transport options also exist to the location

Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. What events are Limerick Regatta; Irish Rowing Championships; How will you take advantage of this proximity. usually held in this University Rowing Championships; and St O’Briensbridge—N/A; UL Campus—within the vicinity of Softball; Rugby Union; Rowing; venue? Michael’s Head of the River. Volleyball; Bodybuilding; Powerlifting and Martial Arts. It is also just beside the University UL Rowing Centre: Indoor Rowing Championships Arena for the Aquatics; and Wheelchair Rugby.

approx.500 Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Nature of the event meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Set on the River Shannon, the Limerick Regatta's O'Briensbridge Venue meets the Anticipated number 214 Redbook requirements for a 1500 meter 4 lane buoyed course. of participants Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female Why did you choose this venue? Breakdown 128 Males : 86 Females Expected Regional 40% European : 50% North Americas : 10% Other Set on the River Shannon, O'Briensbridge provides a sheltered venue that meets the Breakdown Regions Redbook requirements. It is just outside of Limerick City and fits with Limerick 2018's goal How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games of involving the entire Shannon region in our Games. It also has form hosting on occasion registration numbers. in the past, the Limerick Regatta; Irish Rowing Championships; the University Rowing Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Championships and the St Michael’s Head of the River event which is the largest one day and division event in Ireland with some 600 entries. Medal Count 192/medals A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 111

Organisational Resources:

Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Federation International des Sociétés d'Aviron (FISA); Gay & Lesbian Rowing Federation (Non-FGG) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Rowing Ireland Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 and the Limerick Regatta Committee Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? Yes. We have commitments from the Limerick Regatta Committee and Row- ing Ireland to help in the organisation of this event. What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Set on the River Shannon, O'Briensbridge provides a sheltered venue that meets the Redbook requirements. It is just outside of Limerick City and fits with Limerick 2018's goal of involving the entire Shannon region in our Games. It also has form hosting on occasion in the past, the Limerick Re- gatta; Irish Rowing Championships; the University Rowing Championships and the St Michael’s Head of the River event which is the largest one day event in Ireland with some 600 entries.

How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the Divisions will be by shell type: following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age 1 x (Skiff) groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body 2 x (Double Sculls) types and kinds of athletic ability? 2 – (Coxless pairs) 4 x (Quad) Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of 4 – (Coxless 4) experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; 4 + (Coxed 4) and personal financial resources. 8 + (Coxed 8)

Organisation of the event In addition we intend to include an Indoor Rowing element to this competition using Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book the UL Indoor Rowing Facility. requirements. Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 2 day(s) Categories/divisions Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018—12th August 2018 The Regatta will provide, at a minimum Open (18-26) and Masters (27 +) age groups. Number of competitive instances per athlete: 2 The Regatta may offer a Light Weight category: Men (suggested maximum weight 72.5 kg) and Women (suggested maximum weight 59 kg). Total number of competitive instances: 2 A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 112

If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: N/A Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Yes

6.0 Specific FGG policies How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the guidelines of the Division details.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs? Limerick 2018 will be responsible for the recruitment of Officials to run this event and we see this as an important legacy of the Games. This is our opportunity to increase visibility among all of our officials. Limerick 2018 will seek willing volunteer Officials over the duration of our four year tenure in the run up to GGX and will work to develop a training programme for these Officials as relevant to each sport. In terms of remuneration, we intend to provide compensation of a minimum of travel-pass; food & drink during the competitions; and participation in the Opening & Closing Ceremonies Photo: Amy Wooten How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials? Limerick 2018 will be responsible for the recruitment of Officials to run this event and we see this as an important legacy of the Games. This is our opportunity to increase visibility among all of our officials. Limerick 2018 will seek willing volunteer Officials over the duration of our four year tenure in the run up to GGX and will work to develop a training programme for these Officials as relevant to each sport. In terms of remuneration, we intend to provide compensation of a minimum of travel-pass; food & drink during the competitions; and participation in the Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements? Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them? We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements? ; Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

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Rugby Union

Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Venue: Maguire's' 10 Acre Playing Fields How will you take advantage of this proximity. Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick The Rugby Union event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: - Softball; Rugby Union; Rowing; Volleyball; Bodybuilding; Powerlifting and Martial Arts. It Access The University of Limerick is accessible from Exit is also just beside the University Arena for the Aquatics; and Wheelchair Rugby. 27 & 28 of the M7 motorway network from outside the immediate Limerick city area. It is readily ac- Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not cessible from the city centre on foot along the meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? banks of the River Shannon within 35min. It is accessible from the city centre by car from the main The Venue meets the Red Book requirements. We intend to host the Rugby finals in Dublin road via Castletroy It is approx. 15mins from Thomond Park Stadium the City Centre by car and bus. Distance/Time from 0 KM/0h 0m Why did you choose this venue? Games Village Limerick 2018 chose this venue as a space on campus for participants and spectators to Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 enjoy the sport, which is central but which also allows for the viewing of other sports and Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle events. services. Public Transport options also exist to the location Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age What events are Rugby Union (Various Teams/ Games);Kennedy groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body types usually held in this Cup. National u14 approx. 800 players; National and kinds of athletic ability? venue? Softball Championships; Republic of Ireland Na- tional Squad Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of Nature of the event experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and personal financial resources. Anticipated number 80 of participants Expected Gender 75% Male : 25% Female Breakdown 60 Males : 20 Females Expected Regional 55% European : 35% North Americas : 10% Other Breakdown Regions How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games registration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories and division Medal Count 60/medals

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Organisational Resources:

International Rugby Board; International Gay Rugby Assembly and Board Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? (IGRAB) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? IRB Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Spots Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? Yes What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Limerick knows Rugby. We have ready access to Munster Rugby and local Rugby teams as well as the Emerald Warriors in Dublin.

Organisation of the event the guidelines of the Division details.

Categories/divisions How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? Men’s and Women’s Rugby tournament Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who

wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 4 day(s) and recognised.

Dates: Wednesday 15th August 2018—Saturday 18th August 2018 How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist Number of competitive instances per athlete: 1

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well- Total number of competitive instances: 1 being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

person participation of this sport allows competitiors to excel which in our view Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no Yes plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

6.0 Specific FGG policies How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? Limerick 2018 will be responsible for the recruitment of Officials to run this event and Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 115

we see this as an important legacy of the Games. This is our opportunity to increase visibility among all of our officials. Limerick 2018 will seek willing volunteer Officials over the duration of our four year tenure in the run up to GGX and will work to develop a training programme for these Officials as relevant to each sport. In terms of remuneration, we intend to provide compensation of a minimum of travel-pass; food & drink during the competitions; and participation in the Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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Sailing

Venue: University of Limerick Activity Centre Which other sports or other Gay Games Location Killaloe, Co. Clare events will be organised in the same area. How will you take advantage of this Access ULAC is easily accessible on the shores of Lough proximity. Derg. It is accessible via Exit 26 on the M7 motorway from Limerick/Dublin. Triathlon, Open Water Swim

It is accessible on the Western seaboard via Describe the venue with respect to Red Scariff, Co. Clare. Book requirements. If the venue does not Distance/ Timefrom 27.50 KM/ 0h 0m meet Red Book requirements, what are your Games Village plans for dealing with this? Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 The venue meets the Red Book Requirements Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle

services. Photo: University of Limerick Activity Centre Why did you choose this venue? Public Transport options also exist to the location

Medical Facilities On Site Private Ambulance; Paramedic; 4 Rescue ULAC is located on the sheltered shores of Lough Derg outside the picturesque twin Craft; 2 Lifeguards towns of Ballina Killaloe. It is a dedicated resource within the Shannon region, with some What events are Irish Sailing Association National Championships; 15 on site instructors during the summer season. Lough Derg provides access to one of usually held in this Brian Boru Triathlon; i3 Open Water Swim; and Irelands cleanest and friendliest inland waterways. Rising from the lake the wooded venue? GoTri Aquathon. hillsides of Crag Hill provide a perfect environment for many of our land-based activities. Nature of the event Anticipated number 129 How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the of participants following areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age Expected Gender 50% Male : 50% Female groups, regions, men/women, personal financial resources, different body types Breakdown 65 Males : 64 Females and kinds of athletic ability? Expected Regional 70% European : 20% North Americas : 10% Other Breakdown Regions Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and registration numbers. personal financial resources. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Organisation of the event and division Description of tournament (seeding, rounds, etc.), relative to Red Book Medal Count 72/medals requirements.

There will be one regatta, of two classes - Spinnaker & NonSpinaker, comprised of a numbers of heats. This will be followed by a final. Each heat will consist of at least three races and the final will consist of at least three races. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 117

Organisational Resources:

International Sailing Federation (ISAF); and the Gay & Lesbian Organization Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? of Racing and Yachting (GLORY) Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Irish Sailing Association Will the event be sanctioned? Yes Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 and ULAC Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? Yes. We intend to recruit volunteers from the three local Sailing clubs to help us run this event successfully. What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? Around

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? Categories/divisions

Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the There will be no divisions; all ages & genders compete on an even level. If the guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport. entries warrant a 'novice' division may be considered.

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 4 day(s)

Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons who Dates: Sunday 12th August 2018—Wednesday 15th August 2018 wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is encouraged

and recognised. Number of competitive instances per athlete: 3 races in elimination heats and 3 races in the finals How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

Total number of competitive instances: 3 Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist.

Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Limerick 2018 will have an on-site Private Ambulance; 2xParamedics; 4 Rescue Craft; Yes and 2 Lifeguards on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and

Well-being elements of this event. The existence of multiple age divisions allows 6.0 Specific FGG policies competitiors of various levels to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for

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use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

Photo: Ricky Amsterdam

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New Sport - Boxing

Venue: King John’s Castle, Limerick Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location Courtyard, King John’s Castle, Limerick City How will you take advantage of this proximity. N/a Access Limerick is readily accessible from public transport options. Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Distance from 5.4 Km / 10min meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 There is no Red Book requirements at this time as this is a new sport that Limerick 2018 will be including in its Sports Programme. We will be working with the FGG and the Sports Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle Committee if we are successful in our bid to draw up the minimum standards. services.

Public Transport options also exist to the location We will be constructing a Pavillion within the Courtyard of King John’s Castle as per the Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available. Redbook in order to give our DanceSport Participants a unique and amazing opportunity for What events are N/a achieving personal bests. usually held in this venue? Why did you choose this venue? Nature of the event King John’s Castle is a unique landmark for the last 800 years and is situated in the centre of Limerick. It’s close physical connection to other sports and venues will allow Participants Anticipated number 40 to continue to experience the Games in their totality while away from the main hub in UL. It of participants also puts Boxing into the Heart of the City. Expected Gender 60% Male : 40% Female Breakdown 24 Males : 16 Females How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following Expected Regional 60% European : 30% North Americas : 10% Other areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, Breakdown Regions men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- ability? tration numbers. Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories Limerick 2018 has a policy of inclusion for all over 18 which considers all aspects of and division experience; access for the physically-challenged; age groups; regions; men/women; and Medal Count 42/medals personal financial resources.

Organisation of the event

Categories/divisions Separate Male & Female competition which will be broken down by weight divisions and age categories. These will be confirmed as the Red Book is drawn together for this sport over the coming years.

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Organisational Resources:

Amateur Boxing Assoiation Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Will the event be sanctioned? No

Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 Sport Coordinator Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport?

encouraged and recognised. Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018—Monday 13th August 2018

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport? Number of competitive instances per athlete: 3

Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. Women only UME's exist. Total number of competitive instances: 3

Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? Yes event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi-

person participation of this sport allows competitiors to excel which in our view 6.0 Specific FGG policies decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no

plans to test for performance enhancing drugs How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability?

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials? Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 without restrictions, except under the guidelines of the Division details. There are no ability policies for this sport. Limerick 2018 will be responsible for the recruitment of Officials to run this event and

we see this as an important legacy of the Games. This is our opportunity to increase How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? visibility among all of our officials. Limerick 2018 will seek willing volunteer Officials

over the duration of our four year tenure in the run up to GGX and will work to develop Limerick 2018 will endeavour to increase participation in this event to all persons a training programme for these Officials as relevant to each sport. In terms of who wish to partake and make every effort to ensure that their participation is A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 121

remuneration, we intend to provide compensation of a minimum of travel-pass; food & drink during the competitions; and participation in the Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

N/A

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments

N/a

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New Sport - Wheelchair Quad Rugby

Venue: University Arena Basketball Courts Which other sports or other Gay Games events will be organised in the same area. Location University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick How will you take advantage of this proximity. The Wheelchair Rugby event is on campus and is readily accessible to the following: Access The University of Limerick Arena is a fully accessi- - Softball; Rugby Union; Rowing; Volleyball; Bodybuilding; ble and wheelchair friendly building. Powerlifting and Martial Arts. It is also in the University Arena for the Aquatics events. Distance/Time from 0 KM/ 0h 0m Games Village Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/Zu8h7 Describe the venue with respect to Red Book requirements. If the venue does not Transportation Limerick 2018 Transport Bus will provide shuttle meet Red Book requirements, what are your plans for dealing with this? services. There is no Red Book requirements at this time as this is a new sport that Limerick 2018 will Public Transport options also exist to the location be including in its Sports Programme. We will be working with the FGG and the Sports Committee if we are successful in our bid to draw up the minimum standards. Medical Facilities The appropriate medical services will be available.

What events are N/a Why did you choose this venue? usually held in this The University Arena is an accessible and ideal venue for playing Wheelchair Quad Rugby. venue? We intend to have the finals in the Centre court with spectator seating in the Arena. Nature of the event How does the sport as you plan it respond to FGG goals for balance in the following Anticipated number 40 areas: levels of ability and experience, access for the disabled, age groups, regions, of participants men/women, personal financial resources, different body types and kinds of athletic Expected Gender 50% Male : 50% Female ability? Breakdown 20 Males : 20 Females Expected Regional 70% European : 20% North Americas : 10% Other Limerick 2018 has a policy of Breakdown Regions inclusion for all over 18 which How derived.? Statistical analysis of previous Gay Games regis- considers all aspects of tration numbers. experience; access for the Medal Ceremonies Gold, Silver and bronze medals in all categories physically-challenged; age and division groups; regions; men/women; Medal Count 40/medals and personal financial resources.

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Organisational Resources:

International Wheelchair Rugby Federation Is there a national and/or international LGBT sports organisation for the sport? Will a regional (national, international) sanctioning or governing body be involved? Irish Wheelchair Association - Sport Will the event be sanctioned? N/A Who will organise/manage the event? Limerick 2018 in consultation with Irish Wheelchair Association - Sport Will a local club be involved in the organisation of the event? What local experience is available to the host in organising competitions for this sport? The Irish Wheelchair Association - Sports has a network of sports clubs across Ireland which will be in a position to advise and help

knockout rounds Opportunities do exist to find alternative sponsors/partners who may not ordinarily be

within the Gay Games family but who are involved with the Wheelchair Rugby Categories/divisions movement.

To be eligible to play wheelchair rugby individuals must have a disability which 6.0 Specific FGG policies affects both the arms and the legs. They must also be physically capable of propelling a manual wheelchair with their arms. Athletes with neurological How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Age and Ability? disabilities must have at least three limbs with limited functions; athletes with non- neurological disabilities must have limited function in all four limbs. Limerick 2018 will offer this event to all above 18 who is eligible to participate as per

the IWRF classification system. Teams can be drawn from any age-group. Scheduling (number of days, etc.): 2 day(s)

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability? Dates: Saturday 11th August 2018—Sunday 12th August 2018

This sport has been rising in popularity across the world in the last number of years. Number of competitive instances per athlete: Min 1 Limerick 2018 is delighted to offer this Sport as a separate Sport to Rugby Union in

the spirit of Inclusion, Participation and Personal Best Total number of competitive instances:

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Gender in Sport?

If the event is ticketed, how will tickets be sold, distributed, and collected?: Limerick 2018 will adhere to the '6.4 Gender in Sport' policy. In addition, this sport is a N/A mixed gender Sport. Depending on the classification and make-up of the team,

additional weighting is given to female participants. Is sport-specific sponsorship possible for this event? A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 124

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Health and Well-being, and in particular, Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

Limerick 2018 will have appropriate Medical support on duty for the duration of this event to cover the General Health and Well-being elements of this event. The multi-person participation of this sport allows competitiors to excel which in our view decreases the incentive for use of performance-enhancing drugs, thus there are no plans to test for performance enhancing drugs

How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Officials?

Will you be able to meet sport specific Red Book requirements?

Yes

What are the difficulties you foresee for meeting these requirements, and how will you deal with them?

We do not foresee any immediate difficulties at this time.

What gives you confidence that you will be able to respect Red Book requirements?

Limerick 2018 has a number of individuals and groups all of whom bring vast amounts of experience across the sporting spectrum. We will respect the Red Book requirements in full.

7.0 Additional comments N/a

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3.5 Cultural Program events and venues

imerick City was recently named the inaugural The city is home to the Irish Chamber Orchestra, the Festivals, concerts and street performance are the norm city of culture in Ireland. For many years our Irish World Music Centre, the University Concert Hall in Limerick. From the annual Riverfest and Marching Lthriving artistic community has been the envy of many and Daghdha Dance Company. Bill Whelan, composer Band festival to the more colourful Limerick Pride other larger cities on the island. As a riverside city, the of Riverdance, The Cranberries, Richard Harris and Festival, we are a city set on showcasing the best of Shannon has proven to be a muse to many artists, poets, Frank McCourt are just a few of the cities famously ourselves and welcoming all our visitors to enjoy playwrights and musicians. artistic sons and daughters. themselves side by side with us.

Limerick people have a tendency to look beyond the A poetry revival began some years ago in a local public basic reality of an event and create something more. house and has now evolved into an major annual Many believe one of the greatest Irish sporting triumphs international event where locals mix with laureates and was the victory of Munster over the New Zealand All academics and all recitals are greeted with respect and Blacks in 1978. This momentous occasion was applause. immortalised on the stage in the wildly successful production “Alone it Stands”. A masterpiece of theatre that combined the drama on the pitch with the equally The Limerick City Gallery on Pery Square is the city’s heart stopping moments of humanity on the sidelines in chief venue for contemporary art exhibitions. It is home the quintessentially Irish notion of looking deeper and to a permanent collection of Irish Art, which shows telling the untold story. works from the early 18th to 20th century. Limerick’s major contemporary art event is EVA (Exhibition of Visual+ Art), which takes place in the city every two Our pedigree within the Arts is second to none. Limerick years. Established in 1977 as an annual event until (Photo: www.rte.ie) provides a home to more than 5 theaters in the City 2010 when it became a biennial, EVA has become one Centre and a music scene that is the envy of the largest of Ireland’s premier annual exhibitions of contemporary of cities. Our festivals have become regular stops on the art. Selected every second year by a new curator, it calendar for people worldwide and our International brings international artworks and art by Irish artists to Marching Band Festival is now over 20 years old. Limerick. The centre of the exhibition is the Limerick City Gallery of Art, but EVA generally uses numerous

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Cultural Events & Venues

imerick has long been a city renowned for its creative and cultural diversity. Its the cultural program. They have extensive experience in co-ordinating large scale multi citizens are some of the most active in music, theatre, creative and visual arts, site installations and have already offered their support to the Limerick 2018 bid. Lcinema and photography. So not only are they keen to show off just what they can do but The Hunt Museum is based at the gates to the Limerick’s Medieval quarter. It houses also to get all our visitors involved and to make sure they have a memorable and positive the Hunt Family collection as well as a wealth of other exhibits unique to Limerick. The experience during their time here. Hunt will house the Memorial Quilt exhibition for the duration of the games and also The culture program for Limerick 2018 will meet with all the requirements set out in the serve as an information point based in the city centre for visitors and participants. Federation of Gay Games but will also build upon this to create an experience unique to Limerick. International Rainbow Memorial Run Local and national authorities along with our venues have all expressed their support and In keeping with tradition Limerick 2018 intends to use the International Rainbow desire to deliver the best possible program for the Gay Games and to do so within Memorial Run as a focal point to gather people to mark the launch of the Gay Games X. budget. We intend to have 5 runners with a different colored torch run from through the city beginning in the medieval quarter at King John’s Castle and ending at Thomond Park. The streets will be lined with locals, friends and family eager to cheer on the runners on The Theatres their journey to the opening ceremony. The Lime Tree Theatre represents the theatrical pulse of Limerick City. Both venues have played host to a variety of local and international productions. Throughout the duration of As Gay Games X is a games of significant importance in celebrating LGBT history, Gay Games X in Limerick, it will provide participants and visitors with a program of activism and culture each runner will pause briefly at a designated mile marker or theatre and performance that will be presented in conjunction with other local ‘Milestone’ to reflect upon a different landmark moment in LGBT History. The 5 runners independent performance venues as part of the overall cultural program. We are working will then converge outside the Hunt Museum (Memorial Quilt Display), where the 5 with the Lime Tree and the Dublin Gay Theatre festival to present a portion of their torches will converge to a single unified flame and it will make its final approach to program for 2018 in Limerick as part of the Cultural Program. Thomond Park for the Opening Ceremony and the lighting of the flame. The torches and milestones will be designed by local Art and Design colleges through a competition in 2017. This is in line with Limerick 2018’s commitment to civic and social Museum & Gallery engagement and providing local and national artists with a platform for their work. Limerick City Gallery of Art has a proud tradition of showcasing both traditional and modern. Their annual exhibition EV+A has become internationally renowned for the quality of its installations and the Gallery will be our partner in the Visual Arts segment of

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Choral and Band: ceremonies and we will work the teams and individuals to ensure they are given Limerick City is famed for its International Marching Band Festival held annually as a adequate rehearsal time in the venues assigned to them. highlight of the St. Patricks Day weekend. This proves to be an excellent foundation for Poetry Slam: the Band events of the cultural program. Thousands of people line the streets annually to cheer on marching bands from across the globe. After what never fails to be a Limerick city has a proud tradition and heritage with poetry. Every Wednesday evening spectacularly colourful parade there is a formal recital and competition held in the a poetry slam is held in the White House bar in O’Connell Street in the city centre. University Concert Hall. Limerick 2018 intends to hold the Gay Games poetry slam preliminary bouts here and the final at the Belltable arts centre. Lessons have been learned from previous bids and it is Limerick 2018’s intention to liaise with the LGBA in organising the Band Program and the European Gay and The poetry slams are a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike and are sure to draw Lesbian Choir Association to assist with the choral elements of program. a crowd. The White House team are keen to provide the best and most enjoyable experience to all participants. Weather permitting, we intend to have the competition The gala recitals for both events will be held in the University Concert Hall, which is outside the bar where a small stage can be erected and the audience can enjoy the Limerick City’s premiere venue for choral and classical recitals. As it is part of the summer evening air and the “ceol & craic”. The poetry slam bouts will be followed by a University Complex it will also afford many of the sporting participants the option to traditional Irish music session each night. attend. The venue has a capacity of 1200 and has facilities second to none. The venue has a reputation for stunning audiences with its acoustics and design. As a ticketed Visual & Outdoor Arts: event we expect it to be filled to capacity with audience fevered with anticipation for the The visual arts program will be concentrated in the 2 main Limerick City galleries, The performances. Hunt Museum and Limerick City Gallery of art. As in the Rainbow Run, Limerick 2018 intends to engage with Irish LGBT community groups to develop a body of work for Cheer, Spirit Spectacular and Colour Guard: exhibition during the games alongside the work of established artists and Some of the real highlights of the week will be the Cheer and colour guard events. As photographers. well as cheering on the crowds and participants at sporting events throughout the week, the Spirit Spectacular and formal Colour Guard competitions will wow the audiences at Limerick City Gallery has played host to EVA, a biennial modern art exhibition their competition shows set in the historic courtyard of King John’s Castle. The castle encompassing indoor and outdoor installations. Limerick 2018 will be a partner with EVA provides a natural amphitheatre and is sure to prove itself as an incredible setting for working together to incorporate the installations and exhibitions into the cultural program these most colourful and lively of events. of the Gay Games. We will liaise with the relevant member and voluntary organisations to ensure the See Appendix F for individual venue CC2. highest standard of performance and competition for the cheer and colour guard events. Limerick has previously hosted the International Baton Twirling World Championships so has experience in the hosting of international standard cheer events. The participating cheer and flag teams will also form a key part of the opening

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3.6 Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Venues

(Image courtesy of John Hickey) Opening Ceremony

A Thousand Welcomes.... Is Míle Fáilte is how the Irish like to greet visitors from lands near or far. As a country renowned the world over for her hospitality and friendliness, and a city known for its sporting prowess and cultural exuberance, Limerick is uniquely placed to provide a breathtaking welcome and launch to the Gay Games in 2018.

Taking place on the hallowed turf in the sporting cauldron of Thomond Park, the opening ceremony will offer each participant an experience not to be forgotten. The stadium itself is located just outside the city centre across the river Shannon and serves as the Headquarters of the Munster branch of the IRFU. It too will be celebrating its own milestone in 2018. It will be the 40th anniversary of the Munster team’s historic victory over the New Zealand All Blacks in 1978.

With a seating capacity 26,500, the stadium was redeveloped to become one of Ireland’s finest in 2008. Since then it has gone on to host a multitude of international sporting events including the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics in 2010 as well as many musical concerts hosting artists such as Pink, Elton John, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

The stadium offers excellent facilities and transport links and is fully accessible for any participants who require assistance. The stadium director has offered his support to the bid and we have secured the option of the stadium for our proposed Opening Ceremony date.

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(Image courtesy of John Hickey)

The ceremony itself will open with a celebration of the Gay Games movement, recognis- Gay Games X. The lighting of the flame will be a musical and technical crescendo which ing the 10th Games as a particularly special anniversary. A special tribute will also be will conclude the formalities of the opening ceremony and launch us into the entertain- paid to the founder of the movement, Dr. Tom Waddell. It will also look back at what has ment elements of the ceremony entitled A Thousand Dreams. changed over the course of history since the first Gay Games was held in 1982 in San Francisco. Limerick recognises that this will be a games that marks so many anniversa- ries and landmarks for not just the Gay Games movement but also for Ireland. It will Limerick and Ireland, over the years have produced some incredible musical talent. have been 25 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland and 10 years Adding to that, Limerick is also home to a vibrant theatrical and artistic community who since the introduction of legislation to recognise same sex unions. we will work with to present a spectacular event that showcases the best of Limerick to all our visiting participants and also provides that most uniquely Irish welcome that com- bines Ceol and Craic. Following the traditional parade of athletes and cultural participants into the stadium, the formal elements of the opening ceremony will take place. Dignitaries and those who have helped make the 2018 games a reality will be acknowledged and the Games will Following the conclusion of the ceremony, all our participants and spectators are wel- be declared formally open by the Mayor of Limerick City. come to attend the Opening Party or one of the many other events that will be held that night. For this night of nights, we aim to make all Gay Games participants truly feel at home in Limerick. The most poignant moment of the ceremony will be the lighting of the official flame of

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Closing Ceremony: Thousands of Dreams come true.... Following 10 days of incredible sporting achievements and cultural spectaculars, we will conclude the Limerick games with our Closing Ceremony. This event will give participants the chance to relax, let the hair down and enjoy a party the likes of which no Gay Games will have seen before. Athletes, participants, friends old and new, along with locals and spectators from the vast spectrum of the Gay Games calendar will gather in Limerick City to celebrate a successful completion of the games and to celebrate the passing of the games to the next host city. The closing ceremony will be an informal open air concert, giving the athletes the opportunity to mix, dance and celebrate with each other. It will be held in The Plaza at University of Limerick which having served as the primary location for sporting events as well as the athletic village, will be a familiar and accessible venue for all participants. This will be a “standing room only” event with seating provided only for dignitaries in the hospitality suites and a platform for participants with accessibility concerns will be available as it was in the opening ceremony. UL has extensive experience with large scale events and have a comprehensive crowd control, medical and security team available for both sporting events and the closing ceremony. Following the formal elements mandated by the Guidelines and Protocols for ceremonies, there will be an artistic and musical program to surprise and delight the crowd. As after the opening ceremony, the closing party will be easily accessible from The Plaza by foot but a shuttle bus will be provided for those wishing to avail of it. The last night of the games will prove to be the climax to an amazing 10 days that have changed the face of LGBT sport not just for Limerick and Ireland but the wider LGBT sports community. The 10th games deserve a send off like no other and Limerick 2018 promises to deliver.

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3.7 Gay Games Villages

he University of Limerick (UL) was established in 1972 as the National Institute The University is the permanent home of several art collections, including: for Higher Education, Limerick and classified as the University of Limerick in  The National Self-Portrait Collection of Ireland; T1989.The University is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 133 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and  The Watercolour Society of Ireland Collection; sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.  The O'Malley Sculpture Collection; The University of Limerick campus is located 5km from Limerick City and 20km from  The Irish American Cultural Institute's O'Malley Collection; Shannon International Airport.  The Armitage Collection; and

 The Medical Art Collection. GGX Village – Supporting The Arts

The University fosters a broad arts programme and is currently home to the: Places to Eat within the Gay Games Village  Irish World Academy of Music and Dance - an internationally acclaimed centre for innovation and research in music and dance performance and scholarship; Visitors to The Gay Games Village will have a great choice of restaurants/cafés within walking distance of the residences. The Village offers a wide choice of venues offering  Irish Chamber Orchestra - Ireland's leading international chamber orchestra, high quality home cooked food at budget conscious prices in a variety of small funded by An Chomhairle Ealaíon, The Irish Arts Council. restaurants, stylish cafés and bar/restaurants which serve food late into the evening. These bodies also engage in the commissioning and performance of new Irish music There are 17 places to eat on campus ranging from large self-service restaurants and dance. offering good value hot food to trendy cafés offering gourmet sandwiches, great cakes,

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speciality coffees and juices. Also, as part of the Main GGX Village centre there will be a number of temporary vendors who will have purchased a pitch sport within the village in order to enhance and improve the facilities and services available to participants and visitors to GGX and the GGX Village. These vendors will also provide a source of income to the GGX Organising Group.

Dedicated Women Only Space The Limerick 2018 Gay Games Village will also include a “Women Only” space which will allow increased viability of female participation in Sport and Cultural Events. It will also enhance Limerick 2018’s commitment to encouraging a safe, reflective and open space for women to enjoy and enhance their experiences of Limerick 2018.

Ticket Sales & Collection Point For members of the public who have purchased tickets in advance or for those whom wish to purchase tickets there will be an On Site Ticket Sales & Collection Booth.

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3.8 Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights

ince 2000, Ireland has comprehensive equality legislation in place, to ensure the equity of participation within society. This legislation allows for Positive Ac- Stion on any of the legislated 9 grounds: Gender, Civil Status, Disability, Family Status, Race, Sexual Orientation, Age, Religious Belief, Membership of the Traveller Commu- nity. In addition to this Limerick will commit to targeting people on the grounds of Colour, Ethnic or National Origin, Antibody Status, Economic Status and Political Belief. We strive to eliminate all such forms of discrimination and to create a climate in which equal opportunities are promoted as a means of developing the full potential of everyone who is involved. We do this by fulfilling our legal obligations and by taking positive action which goes beyond the requirements of the law, by avoiding stereotyping and tokenism. We believe that equality is not only about everyone being treated the same, but specifically, everyone is treated according to their needs in an equitable way. Our approach is one of consultative development and we will be utilising GGX to further, not only the rights of World citizens, but also to educate society about unity and social acceptance. We will be working in Partnership with Age Action, DORAS Luimni, Women’s Networks, PAUL Partnership (People Against Unemployment in Limerick), NCP Partnership (New Communities Partnership), Limerick Pride, Red Ribbon Project, Limerick Sports Partner- ship, Disability Federation of Ireland, Amnesty International and Special Olympics Ire- land to best target specific human rights issues and further the ethos of FGG.

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3.9 Conferences

ay Games X in 2018 presents the LGBT sporting community with an Annual Conferences: G opportunity to meet, mingle and discuss openly with their peers what is We will also invite the relevant sporting bodies to host their annual conferences in important to their sport, the Federation of Gay Games and the Gay Games movement Limerick in the lead up to the Games. With both University of Limerick and Thomond as an entity. With this in mind Limerick 2018 will host a number of conferences in and Park providing world class conference facilities and a plethora of other venues to around the Gay Games calendar. choose from throughout the city, Limerick will prove to be an excellent launch pad for These conferences and events also provide the opportunity for social events where the representative sporting bodies to launch into a successful Gay Games. friends and colleagues can meet, share ideas or relax and unwind after their day. We LGBT Sporting & Academic Conference: realise that for many participants, they may not get the opportunity to see their colleagues on a regular basis and are keen to provide chances for socials and mixers We have planned a LGBT Sporting and Academic conference also which will be held during the conferences. All the conferences will be organised in accordance with the just before the opening of the games. FGG Red Book guidelines. 25th Anniversary Lecture: 2018 AGA: Limerick 2018 will also hold a special 25thAnniversary Lecture event, to commemorate The 2018 Annual General Assembly will be held directly after the Games have the LGBT sports movement and the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland in completed and will be used to complete the necessary post games work and also to 1993. This will be a very special intimate event held in the Georgian House and Garden plan for the next Games in 2022. in Pery Square in Limerick City centre. It will feature invited speakers and guests from the world of sports and culture and is sure to be a highlight of the 2018 program.

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Parties @Limerick2018

he Gay Games in Limerick will undoubtedly be a fun filled affair and as hosts we are musical hub in the last decade. The narrow streets and stone fronted buildings provide a unique tasked with providing all our participants with the best standard of party we can. and vibrant setting for the opening party. The Main stage and event will be in the market itself, TLimerick is a party town with a vibrant music and club scene. The parties will be contracted to a large tented courtyard which has become a venue in its own right in recent years, hosting third parties as part of a revenue driven license agreement. The venues, content and promotion international acts that have wowed audiences. The streets around the Market will be closed to of the parties will be subject to strict guidelines set out by the Limerick 2018 organising traffic creating a block party atmosphere. The many bars and clubs around the market will committee. provide participants with a plethora of choice for a post party nightcap or a late night dance marathon.

The Party Program is anchored by the opening and closing parties. These will be large scale events with multiple linked venues. There are of course other nights and other parties tailored The festival and carnival atmosphere created by the opening party is sure to be a highlight of to all participants interests and preferences. The Ambassador Pub is a concept we are the Gay Games in 2018. implementing where many of the local pubs and clubs in the city will be assigned a sport from the games where the participants can mix and mingle after a hard days competition before moving on to a club/party of their choice. This also provides for increased engagement with The Market Quarter will become party central for the duration of the games with nightly social local business and increases revenue through sponsorship. and musical events as well as clubs to suit all tastes. Men’s parties, Women’s parties and an assortment of themed and fetish nights will all be catered for in the city’s bars and clubs.

The Market Quarter: The closing party will also be a lively affair taking place directly after the Closing Ceremony. Following the spectacular opening ceremony, the participants and revellers will return to the Transport will be on hand to shuttle participants from The Plaza in UL directly in to the heart of city centre for a party like no other. The Market are in the city has become a cultural and the music filled extravaganza back in Limerick City centre. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 136

4. Civic Capacity and Resources

View downriver of the Limerick Skyline (Photo: Limerick Communications Office)

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4.1 Accommodation

“Limerick has an intriguing castle, a lively art museum and contemporary cafe culture to go with its uncompromised pubs, as well as locals who go out of their way to welcome you.” Lonely Planet, 2010

Hotels in Limerick for every budget suitable for families are also available within this complex. Limerick likes to mix it up. This is a county of contrasts, combining rolling farmland, Plassey Village is located at the main entrance at the Univeristy of Limerick. Plassey Adare’s quaint delights, Lough Gur’s archaeological treasures, and the lively urban is a great place for larger groups as the houses mainly sleep 8 people. There are also 4 diversions of Limerick City, but there are hotels in Limerick county and city to cater for -bedroom houses. Terraced houses are grouped around landscaped courtyards which every visitor. You are spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation in Limerick help to create a cosy communal atmosphere. Shops are located very close to the city or County Limerick! For a city break, luxury getaways, weekend trips or conferences village and a regular bus service to Limerick operates every 20 minutes from a stop Limerick has a vast range of top quality accommodations to suit your every need. directly opposite the village.

Whether you're looking for a smart, comfortable self-catering property, an elegant bed Thomond Village is located on the North Campus which is linked to the South Campus and breakfast, or a top-of-the-range hotel, Limerick and its surrounding area has by means of a spectacular bridge across the river Shannon. Thomond Village offers something for every taste and budget. 2/4/6 bedroom apartments with stunning views of the river Shannon and the Errina Canal. All bedrooms offer ensuite bathrooms. While the village has its own launderette, Be it a 5, 4, 3 or 2 Star Hotel to Self Catering Self Contained Apartments or the Thomond Village shares communal facilities with neighbouring Dromroe Village where Traditional Bed & Breakfast (B&B), Limerick is bustling with variety, choice, value and residents can avail of the convenience shop and village hall. The multipurpose hall and luxury when it comes to the accommodation needs of a visitor to the region. seminar rooms can facilitate meetings and larger events.

Kilmurry Village is a complex of terraced houses in landscaped grounds, close to the Gay Games Village Accommodation: Sports Arena and all the sports facilities within the University of Limerick. A great place The University of Limerick will transform to a sea of colour and will become the 2018 if you want to be on the track or in the pool before breakfast. Tennis courts and playing Gay Games Village. The Campus is home to Six top of the range villages that will host fields are all close by. Houses sleep 6 to 8 students and have spacious living room/ 2,500 participants for the games. These Villages are: Dromroe; Plassey; Thomond; kitchen facilities. Killmurry; Cappavilla; and The Quigley Residence. Cappavilla Village is an attractive apartment style residence located on the North Dromroe Village is an attractive apartment style complex, bordering the Mill stream and Campus. It is situated adjacent to the Health Sciences.. Built on the highest point of the overlooking the Shannon river. It offers apartments to sleep 6, with large bedrooms, all campus, the views of the surrounding counties and the river Shannon are superb. with en-suite facilities. Rooms for students with impaired mobility and apartments Offering 2/4/6 bedroom apartments all ensuite, the village has its own launderette and A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 138

games room. Limerick City Centre Hotel Accommodation The Quigley Residence is the newest development the University and is located on the North Campus. The Quigley Residence accommodates 120 students in comfortable 4 and 2 bed apartments. Located adjacent to the Graduate Medical Hotel Name Rating Bedrooms 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed School Building, The Quigley Residence provides modern facilities in an Apts Apts Apts attractive landscape. The Quigley Residence is operated from Cappavilla Village Adare Manor 5* 62 25 46 25 and shares management and reception services with Cappavilla Village residents. Savoy Hotel 5* 94 Absolute Hotel 4* 99 Castle Oaks Hotel 4* 60 22 19 Castletroy Park Hotel 4* Clarion Hotel 4* 158 "There once was an Irish city… You might think "naughty poem" when you Dunraven Arms 4* 86 hear the word Limerick, but in truth the city inspires so much more than just George Boutique Hotel 4* 124 knowing giggles. Medieval castles and churches give the city a grand feel, Limerick Strand Hotel 4* 158 while the pubs crawl with lively locals and students who are all craving just one more pint of Guinness. The Hunt Museum boasts a collection of pieces No 1 Perry Square 4* 45 from history's most important and influential artists, while the Foynes Flying Radisson Blue Hotel 4* 154 Boat Museum will marvel visitors of all ages with its whimsical flying ma- Best Western Pery Hotel 3* 62 chines." GreenHills Hotel 3* 90 Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Destinations Winner 2012 Jurys Inn 3* 151 Killmurry Hotel 3* 63 Maldron Hotel 3* 95 Patrick Punchs Hotel 3* 72 South Court Hotel 3* 124 Boutique Hotel 3* 30 Pier Hotel 3* 65 Travelodge Ennis Road 3* 75 Travelodge Castletroy 3* 82 Woodfield House Hotel 3* 28 Railway Hotel 2* 32

Additional Accommodation Breakdown is available in Appendix G

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4.2 Transportation: Getting to Limerick: Getting around Limerick & the Shannon Region

Shannon International Airport Shannon International Airport, one of Ireland’s largest Rental Cars: airports, is at the heart of the region, and with some 200 inbound flights per week, is the easiest way to reach Limerick. There are scheduled flights, on a year round basis to and from major cities in Britain, Europe and North America. The airport currently hosts scheduled air services to/from 26 locations in Those travelling to Limerick by airplane, may wish to use a car during their stay and Ireland, the UK, Europe and the US. Shannon Airport taking advantage of the spectacular Shannon Region’s beauty. A variety of rental car has very good global connectivity services to London companies such as Avis, Budget Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Hertz, Dooley/Payless Car Heathrow, Paris CDG, New York JFK and Boston. Rental are available in Shannon Airport and in Dublin Airport. We are planning to Finally Shannon International Airport is one of obtain special rates for registered participants with one of these companies. Ireland’s two U.S. Preclearance Airports. Irish Ferry Ports Shannon is the first airport in the world, outside of the Americas, to offer Full US Preclearance facilities to Limerick is approximately three hours drive time from Dublin, Dun Laoghaire and passengers travelling to the USA. This new upgraded Rosslare ferry ports. Fast ferry crossings are available from various UK and French service allows US bound passengers to undertake all ports through Stena Line and Irish Ferries. Fares vary in price depending on time of immigration, customs and agriculture inspections at Shannon prior to departure, booking. making your arrival in the US easier and faster. Your baggage is checked through to your final destination, without the need for pick up/drop off. Arriving as a domestic Road and Rail passenger allows for a faster process though the airport. Shorter connecting times mean you can reach your final destination earlier Limerick is connected to all the main line rail connections with Dublin and Cork and can be reached from any railway station in Ireland. The main rail stations in the region Other Air-connectivity Options: being Limerick and Ennis. A network of national roads and other more scenic routes Limerick is also accessible from Dublin Airport using direct Intercity Bus services. make the region highly accessible for motorists. These intercity services vary in price from €15 - €30 and will have you in Limerick under three hours. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 140

Transportation Corridors Park & Ride Facilities Limerick 2018 has designed its events program along the main public transport In addition to the Transportation Corridors, as with all big events in Limerick we will corridors around the city of Limerick. This has a dual effect of moving participants & have planned to use “Park & Ride” facilities on big event days such as Opening & spectators quickly, while also clustering events to incorporate the city into our Games. Closing Ceremonies to both reduce congestion and provide a sustainable solution along the main routes into the city. We will be engaging with private operators to Public Transportation: provide this service which will contribute both to the Games and to the timely delivery of passengers to events. Bus Éireann Bus Éireann operates 12 routes in Limerick City. Event transportation:

Currently, fares are: Limerick 2018 intends on operating a series of private coaches to transport participants €1.60 : Adult Single & spectators to different venues over the course of the week. These will run from 08:00 €0.75 : Student Single until 20:00 daily to venues as needed and will compliment the public transport €1.00 : Child Single infrastructure. We intend on working with a Limerick based travel company who specialises in event logistics and transportation to meet these demands. This cost has Timetable No. Route been factored into our Initial Plan Budget. 301 Regional Hospital - City Centre - Westbury 302 Caherdavin - City Centre 303 Pineview - City Centre - O'Malley Park 304 UL - City Centre - Raheen 305 St. Mary's Park - City Centre - Lynwood Park 306 Brookfield - City Centre - Ballynanty

Eurobus

Eurobus Limerick operates a route from City Centre to University and Annacotty with two different prices: adult €1.20, and for all school students in uniform a reduced rate of €0.80.

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4.3 Insurance Plans

Cultural Events Insurance Employer Insurance For cultural events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Choral and band Staff employed by the host organisation will have their own appropriate health Festival and Rainbow Run, we will take out the appropriate public liability insurance insurance, as provided under Irish law. This can be either public health insurance or policies with Burke Insurance Brokers, Galway, Ireland. This will include insurance to private health insurance. Any professional or trade fees will be reviewed on a business cover: Legal liability to pay damages; Claimants costs and expenses; Costs and needs basis during any employment relationship by the Board of Management of the expenses incurred by the insured with Underwriters written consent in respect of any host organisation. It is not proposed that the host organisation pay any professional claim which may be the subject of indemnity under this insurance; The legal liability of dues, which would not ordinarily need to be made by any staff in order to maintain their the Insured to third parties for accidental personal injury; Property damage; and professional qualifications. obstruction, physical loss of amenities, trespass, nuisance or interference with any right of way light air or water. Volunteers Insurance:

Volunteers at the 2018 Games will be covered within the scope of public liability Participant Personal Insurance insurance. This insurance policy will be used in the event of any damages or claims. As has been the practice in previous Games, participants will declare that they waive any claims against the organisers and shall be liable for their own personal insurance coverage. Throughout the 2018 Games, the organisers will provide the initial treatment Business Premises Insurance: by the relevant medical personnel in Ireland. Where such services require doctors and/ Business premises insurance will be taken out with Burke Insurances to cover the host or hospitalisation services, these services will be invoiced to the participants own health organisation’s office and all furnishings therein. This will cover all such damage insurance cover. occurring on the business premises.

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4.4 Legal Services/Immigration issues/HIV/AIDS 4.5 Translation/Interpreter Services

Entry & Immigration Regulations: Translation for assistance with asylum applications as well as necessary support and referrals will be available through DORAS Luimni, Limericks Immigrant support service. Citizens of the European Union We will be working in partnership with the language students of the University of Citizens of European Union countries do not require a visa to enter Ireland. They can Limerick to offer translations and interpretation prior to and for the duration of GGX. enter with a valid passport or identity card. Most Airlines require a passport. We are hiring a company to provide technical live interpretations throughout the main Citizens of non-European Union countries events. This can include 500 languages. Citizens of all other countries generally require a visa to enter Ireland. The embassies ISL is also available as is Braille should it be required. and consulate general of Ireland is responsible for issuing the visa. Information and websites can be translated into French, German, Spanish, Polish, Citizens of those countries, for which the European Community has lifted the visa Portuguese, Arabic and Mandarin. requirement, do not need a visa for visits of up to 3 months for each half year.

Those Travelling with HIV and Living with AIDS: Ireland does not have a policy of imposing entry restrictions for those testing HIV positive or those living with AIDS.

More detailed information can viewed on the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, at www.dfa.ie.

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4.6 AGA Meeting 2017

(Image courtesy of the Limerick Communications Office)

f our bid is successful, Limerick 2018 will host the 2017 AGA will be also be used as an early registration personal experience of hosting and running sporting 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Federation of event for the 2018 Gay Games, including the selection and cultural events to our Organising Team. We will I Gay Games in 2017 in Limerick. of appropriate accommodation and sports selections. therefore be able to gain feedback from the membership directly, which will feed into the final twelve months of We will be working with the University of Limerick Events A fundraising event is planned for the closing weekend organisation towards the 2018 Games. Office and the FGG in order to provide the perfect relaxed of the AGA. This event will be used to target members location for a successful AGA. The University of Limerick of gay/lesbians sports clubs in Ireland and neighbouring which will play host to a majority of events within our countries to highlight the Gay Games message to an Sporting and Cultural Program. Locating the 2017 AGA important target group of participants and volunteers. here will provide a fantastic opportunity for delegates to This fundraising event will also be used to target our experience an initial impression of any Limerick Games. allies in larger sports clubs to garner their participation and support for the 2018 Gay Games. On the day before the start of the 2017 AGA, we will also be offering a bus tour of all the sporting and cultural A further aim of the 2017 AGA is to use the presence of locations which will be used for the 2018 Gay Games. The the delegates to question them and to pass on their

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5. Security.

King John’s Castle, Limerick by night

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Due to the superb equality legislation and the fact that Civil Partnership was introduced racing events; “Taste of” festivals; Limerick City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and in 2010, Ireland is a safe space for LGBT people to visit. Large LGBT events in Ireland International Band Competition; the Special Olympics; and Elton John, P!nk, and Bob (Dublin Pride) are some of the safest in the country. This is partly to do with the Dylan concerts. atmosphere of “live and let live” that exists within Ireland, and partly to do with the The Limerick Garda Division is committed to service based upon inclusiveness. The careful examination of safety needs that we as LGBT people, bring to event Garda Síochána Act 2005 includes in its objectives the vindication of the human rights management. of each individual; its strategies include provisions relating to human trafficking, youth Limerick has a history of hosting huge sporting events (Heineken Cup Final) and we justice, and sexual and gender-based violence. The 2012 Limerick Garda national and have a solid reputation for security at these events. For some events we will require a community security plan, including process owners and performance indicators, police force (An Garda Siochana) and we can request that the LGBT group within this includes the implementation of the Major Emergency Management Programme organisation (G-Force) are on duty. There is also a designated community officer with including a media plan template and mass casualty plan. responsibility for the LGBT community who can inform people of their rights, should Each volunteer team leader will be trained in assertive communications and confidence anything arise. which means they will have critical response capabilities to calm any situations before The Thomond Park Steward Programme will train volunteers in security. These they become unsafe. volunteers can be utilised in particular for events in that stadium. All security personnel will be supported by the safety protocols we have in place. Any Other security will be handled by a hired company. Hired companies in Ireland require a public event in Limerick City is subject to the standards and permission of Limerick City certified training course for security personnel. This ensures we have a high standard of Council, this prioritises safety. We will be working with the road management team and security that can handle and situation with compassionate confidence. These Event Management groups. Each event throughout the Gay Games will have a companies have contributed to the success of events such as Munster Rugby; horse separate event management plan.

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6. Medical Support

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Limerick 2018 has developed an active Medical Support plan to meet the needs of is a centre of excellence for breast care and cancer care. In addition, their speciality participants and spectators for the duration of this event. We have designed our services include: Paediatrics, E.N.T, Opthamology, Obstretics and Gynaecology, sporting program in location clusters and transportation corridors. Where particular risks Cardiology, Orthropaedics, Radiotherapy, Haematology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, have been identified, Limerick 2018 has made note of these in the Sports Specific Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Additional support services include Radiology, Programs. Pathology, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Pharmacy. Medical services in the Shannon Region are led by St. John’s Hospital Limerick and the Mid Western Regional Hospitals To this end, within our working committee we will have a specific individual who will be in Dooradoyle, Ennis and Nenagh. Additional support is provided by the Mid Western the Medical Support Liaison. This person will be responsible for managing the Regional Orthopaedic Hospital in Croom and the Mid Western Regional Maternity relationship between Limerick 2018, its venues and medical services providers. Hospital in Limerick. On-Site Medical Support: In addition to contracted private ambulances and EMTs on site at all venues, GGX will At all of our venues, Limerick 2018 will have the appropriate medical support in place to be further supported by the HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) in case of mass meet the needs of participant. We have designed our sporting program in location casualty incident. NAS is continually working to provide both improved care and faster clusters and transportation corridors so as to maximise the medical cover available in access to care. Innovations in ambulance service provision, such as the introduction of any one location. This will be mainly provided through existing medical crews from the the Advanced Paramedic training programme and a system of up-skilling for the 1,200 four volunteer medical providers in Limerick City: Red Cross, Order of Malta, St. Johns Paramedics, have produced significant improvements in patient care. Ambulance and Civil Defence. Red Ribbon Project, (city centre) provides free support for people living with HIV/HBV We intend to follow provide through guidance from Special Olympics Ireland onsite and HCV. It also provides HIV rapid testing. Red Ribbon is the LGBTQI support service nurse care and physical therapy for athletes, through volunteers, and we will be working for the mid western region and can also cater to the physical, emotional and metal in partnership with them to provide this. There will also be access to alternative health needs of sex workers. therapies for athletes who would like to de-stress before or after their event. Thomond Park Steward training program is a partnership volunteer development Mental and emotional health are crucial so there will also be safe spaces for supporters program, which we will use to increase the numbers of qualified first aiders within our as well as athletes. These spaces will have counsellors, alternative therapies and specific volunteer teams so each volunteer team is able to respond to medical specific group meetings to assist with the maintenance of mental and emotional health. emergencies immediately. City Medical Services: As with all major events in the city, a steering group of Limerick agencies will be There are 3 hospitals in Limerick City and one in Ennis. The main hospital is Limerick involved in meeting the medical support needs of the Gay Games. Regional Hospital. Limerick Regional Hospital is central to all locations for GGX. It also Anti-Doping and Management of Performance Enhancement Drugs houses the GUM clinic, where our infectious diseases consultant will provide access to Limerick 2018 will follow the WADA guidelines for Anti-Doping and Performance meds for HIV/HBV and HCV and free STI testing if required. Enhancing Drugs. These tests will be carried out by the Irish Sports Council through the The Limerick Regional Hospital provides acute medical care for 3 counties and as such National Anti-Doping Programme.

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7. Budget & Financial Management

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The Initial Plan was prepared by the Limerick 2018 Treasurer in close collaboration with the Revenues core steering committee. The Plan is based on 12,000 participants: 10,000 Sport and 2,000 Registration and Entry Fees Culture. The Plan includes major Revenue and Expense line items, FGG Licensing Fee, a contingency line, and the cash flow resulting. We anticipate that 10% of participants will register during early registration (registration fee: $140); 60% during 2017 (fee: $170); and the remaining 30% in 2018 (fee: $200). At this time, we have included only those in-kind contributions that have a reasonable expectation of delivery; however, we anticipate a much broader range of in-kind contributions Early registration will begin in mid-2016. We have estimated that 1,200 participants will register as GGX becomes a reality and regional businesses identify opportunities to partner with and pay event entry fees in this period, resulting in registration and entry fee revenue of Limerick 2018. $254,000. We have estimated that 7,200 participants will register, generating registration and entry fee revenue of $1,742,000. During the final registration period in 2018, the remaining The following summary of key Revenues and Expenses show a net surplus of $199,000. This is 3,600 participants will register, for registration and entry fee revenue of $979,000. Total based on total revenues of $7.2 million and total expenses of $7.0 million. Expenses include the registration and entry fee revenue is estimated at $2,975,000. FGG Licensing Fee of $510,000 and a 10% expense contingency for inflation and currency fluctuation. Fundraising

Three sources of fundraising have been identified. Community Events and Donations associated with past events such as Special Olympics Ireland and the Limerick Pride Festival give us

confidence in reaching our goal of $882,000 in this category. By creating a multi-year Sponsorship programme and building business partnerships, we will see additional revenues of $1.0 million. Government and public agency grants of $14,000 in 2013 and a further $698,000

over four years will further support our total fundraising goal of $2.6 million.

These initiatives will be supported by committee members dedicated to development and fundraising, in addition to contracted development and fundraising professionals, beginning in 2013.

Marketing

We have estimated total Licensing, Media Rights, and Merchandise revenues at $378,000, 90% of which will be received during 2018. This is largely derived from Media Rights of $150,000 and

Merchandise Rights of $150,000.

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Expenses Ceremonies, Special Events and Village

Operations Opening Ceremony expense is planned at $480,000 and Closing Ceremony expense at $90,000. The difference in costs between the two events is largely driven by venue selection. The Approximately 40%, or $2.4 million, of the expenses for the GGX fall under Staffing and Opening Ceremony will be held at Thomond Park, hire of which will likely cost up to $68,000. Administration Expense. Of this, $1.5 million is salary and benefits expense. The Initial Plan calls The Closing Ceremony will be held on University of Limerick campus, near the Village and the for two full time staff in 2015, increasing to six, ten, and eighteen full time-equivalent staff in majority of athletic venues and accommodation; because all of these spaces will be hired for 2016, 2017, and 2018 respectively. We intend to keep staffing costs low by outsourcing the entirety of the Games, no additional venue cost will be incurred here. Due to the difference functions, where reasonable, to Limerick and Shannon Region business support specialists and in venue type and ceremony requirements, equipment, supplies, logistics and technical support consultants, planned at $273,000 over six years; leveraging local expertise in this way will allow expenses will also be higher at the Opening ($300,000) than the Closing ($50,000) Ceremony. us to maintain a committed core staff while building business relationships and goodwill.

Participation and Event Support

Participation and Event Support expenses are planned 14% of total costs, or $776,000. This category includes such expenses as volunteer support ($220,000), conferences (attendance and hosting, $143,000), communications ($75,000), medals and prizes ($83,000), signage

($160,000), and translation and interpretation ($30,000).

Marketing

Marketing activities contribute to 12% of projected expenses, or about $698,000. Advertising and promotion are planned at $400,000; however, this is expected to be offset by VIK at 50%. Other significant expenses comprise printing ($105,000), press and ticketing consulting ($91,000), public relations, website and outreach ($22,000), and related travel and lodging

($25,000).

Fundraising

Fundraising expense is estimated at $267,000, or 5%, of total expense. This includes fundraising and development consultants as well as expenses associated with fundraising events beginning in 2013.

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Sport & Culture Events

Sport events are planned at $1.1 million including venues, transport, medical support, equipment, supplies, sanctioning fees, accreditation, additional staff and officials, and logistics. Venue hire costs range from $5,000 to $25,000, with most venues charging between $6,000 and $8,000. Exceptions include tennis (venue hire at $58,000; expected entry fees at $56,000); dancesport (venue cost $95,000; expected VIK, sponsorship, entry fees and ticketing at $75,000); and additional venue hire costs of $27,000 to hold the rugby, soccer and flag football finals in Thomond Park, a rare opportunity of club-level athletes. The committee consulted with venue managers and sport representatives to identify venues representative of Limerick and the Shannon Region that were also cost effective in terms of venue cost and transportation between events. Wherever supportable, participant experience was weighed more heavily than small incremental cost savings.

The Choral Event expenses are planned at $15,000. The Band Performance is planned at $16,000, including the parade through the Limerick City Centre. The Rainbow Run is budgeted at $17,000. The Spirit Spectacular is expected to cost $13,000. Additional costs related to other art and theatre events planned in and around Limerick are absorbed in staffing, volunteer, conference, security, transport, and logistic expense lines and are also expected to be largely supported by sponsorships, business partnerships, government support and in kind revenue.

Licensing Fee

The FGG Licensing Fee for Gay Games X is $510,000 and will be paid over 2016-2018 as a portion of registration fees. Based on projected registration, instalments will comprise $51,000 in 2016, $306,000 in 2017, and $153,000 in 2018.

Contingency Fee

To conform with conservative principles, an expense contingency fee of 10% has been included. This contingency will allow for Plan adjustments in the case of significant inflation or unfavourable currency exchange rates.

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HRC1—Initial Plan

Gay Games X 2018 Initial Plan Cash

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total Bid Revenue Fundraising - Corporate 17,115 44,499 54,768 239,610 403,914 266,994 1,026,900 1,026,900 Fundraising - Other 41,576 41,576 83,152 166,304 259,456 289,456 881,520 881,520 Governmental 13,692 171,150 171,150 - 171,150 171,150 698,292 698,292 Licenses/Media Rights/Merchandise - - - - 25,892 352,221 378,113 378,113 Registration - - - 168,000 1,224,000 720,000 2,112,000 2,112,000 Entry Fees - - - 86,283 517,695 258,848 862,826 862,826 Opening Ceremonies - - - - - 600,000 600,000 600,000 Closing Ceremonies & Other Ticketing - - - - - 82,153 82,153 82,153 Other Revenue/VIK 14,638 17,376 25,189 39,864 107,793 309,551 514,410 514,410 Total Revenue 87,021 274,601 334,259 700,060 2,709,900 3,050,373 7,156,214 7,156,214 Expense Staffing/Administration 23,733 39,861 166,082 370,677 649,621 1,119,383 2,369,357 2,369,357 Participant & Event Support 9,590 21,947 25,695 37,765 189,439 563,496 847,933 847,933 Marketing 30,823 49,385 48,480 71,550 229,420 268,000 697,658 697,658 Fundraising 10,155 14,395 27,360 46,311 74,311 94,891 267,424 267,424 Opening Ceremonies - - - - 95,972 383,889 479,862 479,862 Closing Ceremonies - - - - 18,007 72,026 90,033 90,033 Festival Village/Special Events - - - - 1,494 5,975 7,468 7,468 Sports and Cultural Events - Venues & Logistics - - - - 190,483 809,244 999,727 999,727 Officials - - - - 12,410 49,640 62,050 62,050 Sport Administrators/3rd Party Contractors - - - - 7,887 31,546 39,433 39,433 Sports and Cultural Event Total - - - - 210,779 890,430 1,101,210 1,101,210 Expense Subtotal 74,301 125,589 267,618 526,303 1,469,043 3,398,091 5,860,944 5,860,944 FGG Fee - - - 51,000 306,000 153,000 510,000 510,000 Expense including FGG fee 74,301 125,589 267,618 577,303 1,775,043 3,551,091 6,370,944 6,370,944

Net Income Before Contingency 12,720 149,012 66,641 122,758 934,857 (500,718) 785,270 785,270 10% Contingency Expense 7,430 12,559 26,762 52,630 146,904 339,809 586,094 586,094 Operating Income 5,290 136,453 39,879 70,128 787,952 (840,527) 199,175 199,175 Cash Flow Beginning Cash - 5,290 141,743 181,623 251,750 1,039,703 - - - Year-End Funds 5,290 141,743 181,623 251,750 1,039,703 199,175

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HRC1— Worst Case

Gay Games X 2018 Worst Plan Cash

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total Revenue Fundraising - Corporate 17,115 44,499 54,768 205,380 335,454 232,764 889,980 Fundraising - Other 41,576 41,576 83,152 166,304 259,456 289,456 881,520 Governmental 13,692 171,150 171,150 171,150 171,150 171,150 869,442 Licenses/Media Rights/Merchandise - - - - 25,892 352,221 378,113 Registration - - - 135,000 945,000 567,000 1,647,000 Entry Fees - - - 68,567 411,404 205,702 685,674 Opening Ceremonies - - - - - 500,000 500,000 Closing Ceremonies & Other Ticketing - - - - - 82,153 82,153 Other Revenue/VIK 13,347 10,747 16,460 31,864 70,664 242,422 385,503 Total Revenue 85,730 267,972 325,530 778,265 2,219,020 2,642,868 6,319,385 Expense Staffing/Administration 19,352 30,003 150,747 307,693 589,895 1,048,713 2,146,403 Participant & Event Support 9,340 17,589 21,088 32,658 166,831 512,129 759,635 Marketing 25,823 44,385 38,480 51,550 147,420 182,240 489,898 Fundraising 10,155 14,395 27,360 46,311 72,311 89,131 259,664 Opening Ceremonies - - - - 83,234 332,936 416,170 Closing Ceremonies - - - - 14,007 56,026 70,033 Festival Village/Special Events - - - - 1,494 5,975 7,468 Sports and Cultural Events Venues & Logistics - - - - 174,314 744,569 918,883 Officials - - - - 12,410 49,640 62,050 Sport Administrators/3rd Party Contractors - - - - 7,887 31,546 39,433 Sports and Cultural Event Total - - - - 194,611 825,755 1,020,366 Expense Subtotal 64,669 106,373 237,675 438,212 1,269,802 3,052,905 5,169,636 FGG Fee - - - 51,000 306,000 153,000 510,000 Expense including FGG fee 64,669 106,373 237,675 489,212 1,575,802 3,205,905 5,679,636

Net Income Before Contingency 21,061 161,599 87,855 289,053 643,218 (563,037) 639,748 10% Contingency Expense 6,467 10,637 23,768 43,821 126,980 305,291 516,964 Operating Income 14,594 150,962 64,087 245,232 516,238 (868,328) 122,785 Cash Flow Beginning Cash - 14,594 165,556 229,643 474,875 991,112 - Year-End Funds 14,594 165,556 229,643 474,875 991,112 122,785

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8. Marketing and Outreach Plans

University Concert Hall,, University of Limerick at Night

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Marketing Plans

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n terms of marketing the Limerick 2018 Press & Communions Team (PCT) will be working on various campaigns to highlight Limerick as a destination for Sport, Culture, I Tourism, Entertainment & Education. This would take the guise of Limerick: The Ultimate Destination. This tagline will work as an umbrella heading and with subheading to incorporate the aspects in the campaign Limerick & GGX would be promoted in multiple platforms. The PCT will be working with Shannon Development, Limerick City & County Councils and the Limerick Communications Office to roll out a local, national and international campaign that will announce and celebrate Limerick.

A Limerick Says it all: Limericks be will used in initial marketing material to help people familiarise themselves with the name Limerick. A limerick is a kind of a witty, humorous, or nonsense poem, especially one in five-line anapaestic or amphibrach meter with a strict rhyme scheme (AABBA), which is sometimes obscene with humorous intent. The form can be found in England as of the early years of the 18th century. It was popularized by Edward Lear in the 19th century, although he did not use the term. This is a clever and witty way of using the traditional and well known Limerick poem and using it as a double meaning. A potential Limerick creation competition can be ran in Local Schools to get young people involved in creating something unique to the region but will also help promote Limerick as the home of GGX.

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background information that will be updated on a violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender International Access to Ireland fortnightly basis. This will allow steady flow of information (LGBT) people to promote their self-affirmation, dignity, Ireland for a small country has various local and and web statistics will track where in the world journalists equality rights, increase their visibility as a social group, international airports that all serve various destinations. In are reporting from. build community, and celebrate sexual diversity the five years from announcement to execution of GGX a and gender variance. Pride, as opposed to shame Media Outlets: Print & Television marketing campaign with all airlines, airports and and social stigma, is the predominant outlook that destination airports would work. The most effective form of media communication is bolsters most LGBT rights movements throughout the television and print media. It is hope that partnerships can Media Outlets: Online Media world. Pride has lent its name to LGBT-themed be built with international media outlets to allow for organizations, institutes, foundations, book titles, Media is constantly evolving and while Print & TV is still regular updates to be covered and inform people that periodicals and even a cable TV station and the Pride an effective form of communication the online presence of GGX is happening, with the Who, What, Where, When & Library. media is hot on its heels. Why covered on a regular basis. Ranging from solemn to carnivalesque, Pride events are A call for online Bloggers would be made in early 2014 Countries that have had previous participation in the Gay typically held during LGBT Pride Month or some other and allow Bloggers from all around the world to be Games since its inception will be targeted for media period that commemorates a turning point in a informed of what is happening with GGX. This will allow coverage and as the campaign intensifies new countries country’s LGBT history. Some pride events the Blogging community to be up to speed in what is will be included. A database of publications will be include LGBT pride parades and marches, rallies, happening with the preparations for 2018. constantly updated to ensure that the message of GGX is commemorations, community days, dance parties, and In return as people register for GGX the PCT will contact being delivered to the maximum number of people. large festivals. the various City teams and ask to nominate a Blogging Not just LGBT publications will be targeted. With GGX would be making contact with organising Spokesperson who would Blog on behalf of the team. approximately 10% coming from outside the LGBT committees of LGBT Pride Festivals across the world This will in turn allow us to be kept up to date on how community Limerick aims to increase that number so a and ask them to allow the PCT to have a presence either training and preparations are going and will allow the PCT wider publication database will be created and press online via their website or in print media form – festival to tailor press communication for individual countries to releases will be available in various languages. event guides etc. Within Ireland GGX will have a include home grown information about their participants. International Pride Festivals presence at Pride Festival Parades. The www.limerick2018.com site will be transformed to Pride is the positive stance against discrimination and include a press hub where journalists can access A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 157

Additional Language Support

All Press releases will be available in different languages, initially English, French & Spanish and more languages will be added as more participants register for GGX and an understanding of native languages will be achieved.

The Marketing campaign will be developed and adapted to languages as the campaign expands. The Press & Communications Team (PCT) will work with Translation Services so that the message of Limerick 2018 (GGX), The Federation of Gay Games and Limerick as a destination will be promoted to as many people as possible in as many countries as possible.

It is envisaged that the Limerick2018.com website will carry the platform to download press releases in different languages and a request can be made to the PCT to develop future marketing campaigns in other languages. It is also envisaged to carry a translate option on the Limerick2018.com website where a variety of languages can be selected and sections of the site will translate to the selected language.

The Gay Games Partnership Programme will be a major tool in promoting The FGG, GGX & Limerick as more and more participants sign up to take part in Limerick 2018.

Initially a quarterly email will be sent to these organisations so that they are up to date and know exactly how the preparations are going on behind the scenes in the run up to the Opening Ceremony. As the games get closer so too will the communication and the updates. It will also allow for a two way form of communication and will develop into a focus group where ideas can be generated and opinions shared with the PCT of Limerick 2018.

As appreciation for organisations agreeing to be part of the Partnership Programme they will be the first to hear news before others and it would be our way of saying Go raibh maith agat or Thank you in Irish.

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Outreach Plans

ur work is fully integrated, celebrative and sensitive to diversity. We will also be which have grass roots LGBTQI (or human rights) agencies we can consult with and visit. This focusing on specific issues in our marketing of GGX. This is a unique opportunity will be in consultation with FGG members where the opportunity to suggest and vote on those O for Ireland to fully engage in anti oppressive messages and we are excited by the countries will be made available. prospect. 2015 + 2016 – Visits to Identified Agencies: Two visits a year to the identified agencies will We have specific targets we would like to achieve. GGX will be marketed to Limerick and Ireland enable us to fully understand the best way to target potential participants in those countries promoting co-operative inclusion through sport in a way that has never happened before. We and to better understand the issues affecting their participation. Developing working will be targeting those groups who traditionally do not engage in sport in Ireland, or partnerships with these agencies will provide us with invaluable information. This information traditionally do not engage with LGBTQI events in Ireland. will inform our outreach marketing policy and our scholarship program. Political Outreach 2017 + 2018 – Registration and Assistance to Participate: With a well informed and Ground of Race, Colour, Ethnic Origin, Religious or Political Belief: strategically targeted outreach programme we can then market through the most effective SPECIFIC PLAN FOR LEGACY medium, and provide effective assistance to individuals from targeted countries to participate in Limerick GGX. We want to achieve a lasting legacy that can impact on the participation of Gay Games into the future. Recognising that we have a particular way of looking at representation we have WORLD WIDE developed a strategic 6 year plan to actively target people from countries and regions in the Ireland has a low acceptance rate (1%) of asylum applications and a high rate of migrant worker world that are especially difficult for LGBTQI people to live in without fear. influx, especially from Eastern European Countries and African Countries. We can offer in Partnership with our local migrant support project (DORAS LUIMNI) clinics to channel people We would like to utilise our membership with FGG and ILGA Europe and ILGA World to through the asylum process and initial application, full support including accompaniment to challenge the inherent systematic discrimination that happens on a day to day basis for some appointments and translation services. We can also offer referrals to the Irish Refugee Council residents of Ireland by inviting people from targeted countries of the world to join us in creating and Refugee Legal Service as well as information on workers rights, accommodation, etc. specific events, this can include the Baltic Region. LOCAL

2013 + 2014 – Identification of Target countries and organisations: to merely state that we will Ireland has an ethnic minority known as “Travellers”. Due to the traditional nature of Traveller be targeting specific countries is to ignore the inherent differences in media for social culture, there is an especially high emphasis on expected gender roles, the nuclear family, communication and targeted programmes. Through research and global contacts we will be procreation and very conservative religious values. This leads most LGBTQI Travellers to feel a A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 159

strong sense of alienation from the community and develop an with protection for children, in Ireland, by 2018. ambivalent or conflicted relationship about their own Traveller GROUND OF GENDER: identity, sexual orientation and/or gender identification. In Women are often omitted by default from sporting events, addition to the difficulty of phobia within the Travelling women are also omitted by default from Queer events. We will community, LGBTQI Travellers cannot always presume full work with women’s sporting groups, as well as LGBTQI groups acceptance from the broader queer community, which results to specifically target people who identify as female. We will be with being on the cusp of both communities, often leading to adhering to the 50/50 ration of male to female representation depression, loneliness, desperation, forced marriages and even at all times in our organising committee and advertising. suicide. We will work in Partnership with GayPAVEE to embrace Trans* and Inter* representation at any event that is inclusive and challenge these ideals, through the medium of sport. We is low. Safety is a prime consideration for TI individuals. will create specific images, videos and community programmes Transgendered Equality Network of Ireland (TENI) and the TEA Collective (Trans* Education and Advocacy) and GGX can work to break down the isolation experienced by this group. together to target specific accommodations that can enhance Ireland has a percentage of the population who are living in the TI experience. It is our intention to work with venues and Gaeltacht areas (Irish speaking). These areas remain known for event organisers to create a safe TI space for across the Limerick 2018 Games. their phobia of LGBTQI people and those raised in these areas often have to leave to feel safe enough to live as themselves. GROUND OF ABILITY: People from Gaeltacht areas often do not speak English. We As we are already working in partnership with Special Olympics will be expanding our written and spoken languages to include Ireland Team, so targeted equal opportunity of access and Irish. We will be inviting TG4 (National Irish Speaking television participation, will be integrated throughout our event and station) to work with us in advertising and promoting the campaigns. All information about GGX will be in a format agreed by the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI). games. The Deaf Community Centre in Limerick in conjunction with GROUND OF CIVIL STATUS or RESPONSIBILITY FOR Greenbow already work with Limerick Pride to extend DEPENDANTS – POLITICAL OUTREACH invitations, organise interpreters and advertise and promote events to the Deaf Community as well as the Deaf LGBT Ireland decriminalised homosexuality in 1993. The first civil community. This avenue will be utilised by Limerick for GGX. partnerships were recognised in 2010. Ireland recognises same Websites will include ability services such as ISL videos. gender registered partnerships, civil unions, and marriages from 19 countries, 9 US states, the District of Columbia and the GROUND OF ANTIBODY STATUS: Isle of Man . As soon as we are through to the third round, GGX Any work with the LGBTQI community must include work on will be one of the platforms utilised by National Organisations, HIV and Sexual Health. Limerick GGX working in partnership to highlight the issue. Our aim is to campaign for Civil Marriage, with The Red Ribbon Project will be able to provide two centres for sexual health, one in the UL and one in Limerick city centre. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 160

These centres can provide Rapid HIV Tests (and other STI ‘Homophobia in sport’ for the lead up to GGX. home tests), free counselling and support, referrals to the sexual health screening services in Limerick. All screening Any large event such as GGX will attract relevant business; this is services in Limerick are free, including medication if true of sex workers. There will be an active targeting of sex required. Condoms, Female Condoms, Glyde Dams, Gloves workers throughout the games, with information about STI and Lube can also be provided for free. screening and access to cheap condoms as well as information on reporting violence to An Garda Síochána.

Prevention messages, information and materials will be widely available and prominent for the wider community GROUND OF AGE: of Limerick and the Mid Western Region for the month People over 50 make up the majority of Irish society, but often leading up to and including GGX. are invisible and voiceless during decision making for event management and targeting. We will have a clear representation People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) will be able to engage of a diversity of ages in all advertising and decision making with specific social events and peer support groups processes. Community games will be organised between now throughout GGX. Referrals to HIV consultants will also be and GGX to inspire participation from over 50’s. provided. Red Ribbon Project will provide therapy spaces for relaxation, safety and comfort. Youth are targeted directly through the National Youth Council of Ireland (18-30), Limerick, Clare and Tipperary Youth Services as Often events of such a large scale as GGX will be “capital well as the Youth Pride of Ireland. As with all target groups, this centric”. Limerick has already stepped outside of this age group is represented in our decision making process and stereotype. Limerick and the Shannon Region are advertising. considered rural areas. By holding GGX in this part of

Ireland we are actively targeting the isolated and excluded residents of what is considered to be a “more traditional” area. LGBTQI people who have no access to supports or social spaces can come to GGX and feel safe and able to express themselves fully. Rural areas are considered to be the “hub” of sporting prowess in Ireland. Bringing together these two elements we have the potential to challenge stigma and discrimination in a way that has never happened before in this country. Sporting heroes of Ireland have already pledged their time for an anti discrimination campaign targeting both ‘HIV stigma’ and A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 161

9. Information Systems Plan

Limerick’s International Marching Band’s Parade held every year as part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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imerick 2018 has thus far worked by mainly electronically using predominantly free services such as Dropbox for records management and our website is currently hosted by Wordpress.com. Our email client and webdomain are currently hosted with GoDaddy.com. Should Limerick 2018 be successful in its bid to host the 2018 Gay Games event, L we will work with our CTO 9.1 Describe the team structure of the technology group. Provide a job description for the Chief Technology Officer role. Describe the timetable for recruitment of this person. Describe the overall timetable for the recruitment of the entire technology team. The CTO and “technology team” will be outsourced. This will be begun in Q3, 2014 and concluded by Q2, 2015. Within the context of GGX, the CTO and his/her team comes under the auspices of the Working Committee. The outsourcing will be conducted by Limerick 2018 and in consultation with past Hosts experiences to identify the best solutions available to us. The general job description for the CTO at this time is as follows:

 The CTO will be a member of the Working Committee and will be an outsourced role;

 Responsible for identifying software solutions which are suitable and represent value-for-money for GGX;

 Working with the technology team to identify Sports Coordinators needs;

 Responsible for the maintenance of the physical and offline network solutions; and

 Ensure full compliance with the Office of Data Protection Commissioner guidelines on the use and storage of personal data.

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9.2 Describe the architecture to be used on your technology solution - bespoke development, packaged system, outsourcing, combination of these. Include a systems context diagram. Limerick 2018 will use a number of online and offline software solutions to meet our needs.

1. Server & Document Management Solutions: Limerick 2018 intends to use Microsoft Server technologies for most of its day-to-day needs. The use of MS Server technologies will allow a standardised approach towards the software solutions for each user. We intend on using the Microsoft Office Suite for our administrative needs and requirements. The establishment and maintenance of this network will be outsourced.

2. Backup Solutions: Limerick 2018 currently uses Dropbox as its online storage option, which gives reliable regular access as required, to our team through its shared folder option. Dropbox has allowed us to have both local and online access to the most up to date information. While we don’t see Dropbox being our main Document Management System, we intend on using it as a safe and reliable backup location for our most precious information.

3. Telephony Solutions: Limerick 2018 will have a number of networked-laptops at each Sport & Cultural event site. In order to support this, we intend on establishing a wireless network zone for these. The laptops will then connect to the MS Server via the wireless connection. Each event site will have a network printer as required. This will allow for the fast recording and release of results as the Games progresses. place, Limerick 2018 intends on taking into consideration the views of previous hosts of 4. Results Delivery Solutions: the past nine Games and identify solutions which will serve the Gay Games for the next Limerick 2018 has a number of options for results software solutions. Where a sport is nine Games. We have identified eSports Manager (http://www.sportsmanager.ie) as a sanctioned and has its own software, Limerick 2018 will use this software for the possible bespoke solution which will allow for the prompt processing of results recording of results such as in the case of Tennis. Where there is no such system in information.

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9.3 Describe, with reference to your architecture, the solutions for the following:

 Registration using the system provided by the FGG The registration of participants will take place through the Sporting Pulse system which will register participants; register their chosen sports; and take payment for same

 Accreditation The information from the Sporting Pulse Registration system will be used to for the accreditation process beginning on the 7th August 2018. We will work with the University of Limerick and use its expertise in timely student registration

 Results As above. In 9.2

 Hosted housing Limerick 2018 intends to take into consideration the outsourcing this element to a local Limerick based company who have some 30 years of transport & logistics experience including accommodation management.

 Mailing lists including use of FGG listservs Limerick 2018 has in the past used MailChimp to compose; issue; and measure email campaigns out to supporters. We will continue to use MailChimp. We will investigate where it is possible to use the FGG listservs for dissemination of information, without coming up against data protection issues .

 Media relations Media relations will be handled initially by the Press & Communications Director and his team.

 Event scheduling Limerick 2018 will be outsourcing event scheduling.

 Telephony Limerick 2018 will use some 40 Push-To-Talk devices for the duration of the Games.

 LAN services As above Limerick 2018 will be working with an outsourced CTO to determine our LAN services needs over the duration of the lead in to the Games. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 165

Other infrastructure services Limerick 2018 will be working with the University of Limerick to provide Internet services to participants for the duration of the Games on the University Campus.

9.4 Describe how you will maintain records of the following: Queries from the FGG and its committees and from international governing bodies These queries will be responded to by email; by Voice lines; and by Skype Voicemail as appropriate. Limerick 2018 will log all queries and responses. Queries from potential and registered participants These queries will be directed to a lo-call number (800-number equivalent) and through Skype Voicemail as appropriate. Limerick 2018 will log all queries and responses. Queries from the media These queries will be handled directly by the Press & Communications Director, who will log all queries and responses.

9.5 Describe your approach to knowledge management. Limerick 2018 has a number of personnel involved in its organisation who have been involved in a multitude of events. The group have a strong self-discipline in new learning and broadening skill set. The individuals involved in the group have individually returned to study individually at different points to gain new qualifications.

9.6 Describe your organization's experience in relation to project management. Member s of The GGX Bid Committee has worked as members of the Limerick Pride LGBTQ Festival. In 2011 the members secured national & international recognition from Failte Ireland/Tourism Ireland (National Tourism Body) as well as funding to help deliver an nationally and internationally recognised festival. A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 166

10. Ceremony ticket sales & marketing plan

Thunder cat Racing event as part of the annual Riverfest event held every May with King John’s Castle in the background

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in Ireland. This includes but are not limited to: Ticketmaster icket sales are an indicator of audience numbers and can help the organising group Tickets.ie plan in terms of events that have a higher demand for spectators. EventBrite TLimerick 2018 would like audience members to enjoy as many events as possible – be it cere- Ticketsolve monies, sporting or cultural events. All with International links to allow multi language shoppers The committee will work on the tender to develop a full plan with the successful ticket handling For this a wish list of a ticket purchasing system has been complied. company.

Key Factors for the Organising group are: A Local Ticket Sales Point both in City & Gay Games Village to allow for Will Call (Pick up Point) Easy to use and buy tickets on the day of an event will also be established where people who visit Limerick Fully integrated into www.limerick2018.com without tickets still have access to events in multiple locations. Allows mutli event purchases to form a single ticket Makes full use of all available technology As part of the marketing plan to promote Limerick 2018’s opening & Closing ceremonies the Barcoded multi event single tickets “InstaLimerick” competition will run on a local, national & international level. Full details of the completion are outlined in the Overall Marketing Plan. To allow a smartphone to act as a ticket (iOS Passcode) A marketing and promotional campaign to all registered participants and via international air- Banking & Supermarket Self Serve Purchase Options ports and ferry ports promoting that tickets are available to purchase for the Ceremonies. Social media Plugins As part of the media campaign to promote the games in general, all press releases will include Buy by text details on tickets. Buy by telephone Buy by GGX App All emails that will be sent from the limerick2018.com server address will carry a direct link to Airline, Ferry & Rail in site add ons the ticket purchasing section of the website. Post Sale Redirect to Tourism Resource Reminder mail to allow for loss of tickets Ticket sales will open 12 months prior to the date of the Opening Ceremony and will be promoted through media outlets as per the General Marketing Plan for Limerick 2018. This list will be sent to all known and established ticket buying websites that currently operate A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 168

11. Sponsorship Acquisition and Management Plan

International Food and Cuisine Market , Limerick

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Photo: John Hickey

ponsorship and a steady flow of income are crucial factor in executing the games. S A database of companies both Irish and International that are based in Ireland is being updated on a regular basis and allows for communication to reach the most appropriate person in a fast but professional manner. As well as companies based in Ireland we will be looking to companies that are based in other countries but with Irish sub-companies or Irish links. The Shannon Region has 2 key areas of industry: Limerick & Ennis

Limerick ICT, Life Sciences, International Services and Engineering/Consumer Products are important sectors for overseas investment in the Limerick area. Companies operating in these sectors include Dell Computers, Analog Devices, Kostal, Aughinish Alumina, Stryker, Vistakon and Cook Medical. The range of activities being undertaken include high value manufacturing, R & D, software development, shared services and customer technical support type operations. Limerick has two major third level educational institutions, University of Limerick and Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT)- , which together have an aggregate student population of c. 18,000. The university has over 11,000 full-time students and c.- 2,000 part-time. LIT has 3,900 full-time and 900 part-time. Major areas of research in UL and LIT include:

 ICT and software; Biosciences, bio analysis, bioengineering and environment; Materials & surface science; and Work quality and productivity.

 With Limerick 2018 working closely with all three third level institutes business and research links can potentially be built between the institute and GGX Sponsors.

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Ennis Shannon: $17,500 Ennis, the capital of County Clare, has a population of 20,000, with the population rising Suir: $12,500 to 472,000 within a 60km (37 mile) radius. The town is just 15 minutes drive from Shan- Lee: $10,000 non International Airport, 30 minutes from Limerick, 1 hour from Galway and 3.25 hours from Dublin. Ennis is readily accessible by air, road and rail. Shannon International Airport provides Thomond: $4,500 the town with daily direct flights to the US, UK and Europe. Jackman: $3,000 Roche, Olympus Ireland, Organic Lens, Bijur Lubricating and Saint Gobain Plastics are Arthurs: $2,000 major international companies that are operating successfully in Ennis/the surrounding county. Ennis was designated Ireland’s Information Age Town in 1997 and the town has a ro- Family: $500 bust broadband telecommunication’s network, which ensures competitive pricing and Supporter: $300 quality service to users. Friend: $150 Ennis’s proximity to Limerick and Galway means the town is within easy reach of Uni- versity of Limerick, Limerick Institute of Technology, National University of Ireland Gal- Some of the key companies that are located in the Limerick Region include: way and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, which between them have a combined  Dell Direct  Avocent student population of 40,000.  Analog Devices  Kraus & Naimer Ennis is a place of immense and intimate charm, with a narrow streetscape and histori-  Kostal Ireland GmbH  Molex cal buildings. Nightly traditional musical sessions and dancing are features of the town.  Vistakon (Johnson & Johnson)  Genworth

 Roche Ireland Ltd  Lufthansa Technik Keeping Sponsors Informed and up to date  Olympus Life Science Research Europa GmbH  RSA Security A dedicated section of www.limerick2018.com/sponsorship will be established and will  Procter & Gamble (Manufacturing) Irl Ltd  Zimmer allow potential sponsors to see how easy it is to support the games and the return in  Cook Ireland Limited investment for them.  Intel Ireland Limited Sponsorship packages will be tailored to meet both the organising group and the business involved.  GE Consumer Finance Europe Packages have been priced and named to coincide with Irish Rivers & Localities

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Major Profile companies In Ireland but Teleflex Medical outside the Limerick Region Taconic International Limited South East

North East Abbott Ireland Ireland East Becton Dickinson & Co Ltd. Boston Scientific Clonmel Limited Intel Ireland Limited Bose Products GP Genzyme Ireland Limited IBM International Holdings Ireland ABB Limited Honeywell International Hewlett Packard (Ireland) Limited Wellman International Ltd GlaxoSmithKline Oral Care Wyeth Biopharma Coca Cola International Services Merck Sharp & Dohme (Ireland) Ltd Dell Direct National Pen Limited Lake Region Medical Limited Citi Hedge Fund Services (Ireland), Limited Warner Chilcott Citi Hedge Fund Services (Ireland), Microsoft Ireland Research Limited International Fund Services (Ireland ) Google Ireland Limited Ltd Bausch & Lomb Ireland Merrill Lynch Financial Services Limited CG Power Systems Ireland Ltd.

Xerox (Europe) Ltd South West Midlands PayPal Europe Services Limited Pfizer Cork Ltd. LM Ericsson Limited Prometric EMC (Benelux) B.V. S.a.r.l. Covidien (formerly Tyco Healthcare) Siemens Limited

Alkermes West Centocor Biologics (Ireland) Limited Abbott Ireland - Diagnostics Division Boston Scientific Tullamore Limited GlaxoSmithKline Oral Care Photo: Limerick Communications Office Cameron Ireland Limited Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland Apple Computer Limited Harmac Medical Products Limited Baxter Healthcare SA Black & Decker SARL Isotron Ireland Limited Hewlett Packard (Ireland) Limited Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd KCI Inc. Nortel Networks (Ireland) Limited Boston Scientific Cork Limited Sennheiser Ireland Cisco Systems Finance International Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd. Athlone Pharmaceuticals Limited SAP Services Support Centre Irl. Ltd.

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12. Volunteer recruitment, training and management plan

The Dockers' Memorial on Steamboat Quay, Limerick

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reland has a healthy and long standing social culture of volunteering. Many Irish events offers a degree of anonymity and safety for LGBTQI people. This will be I organisations and services would not exist today without attracting, training, supported and promoted throughout the process. managing, retaining and recognising volunteers. (Special Olympics Ireland had People choose to volunteer for many reasons, GGX provides the opportunitythe attracted 23,829 volunteers by the end of 2011, 1,839 were new for 2011 ). opportunity to give their time and talents to an event where they can feel safe, relaxed and free to be who they are without fear of violence, judgement or other negative impacts. The LGBTQI community of Ireland in particular, has only developed, and gained rights, because of volunteers. Every Pride festival, film festival, help-line, As Ireland is relatively small it is easy to reach a large audience with a little effort. theatre festival or community event in Ireland is organised and managed by volunteers. Advertisements for other volunteers will include: (ie: National Gay and Lesbian Association, Gay Community Newspaper (longest  Printed material (in various languages) both official FGG and localised – running free LGBTQI newspaper in the world), ILGA Europe Conference 2012, Transgender Europe Conference 2012, GAZE film festival, Dublin Pride, Limerick Pride,  Targeting Pride Festivals and LGBTQI events Cork Pride, Ciarrai Amach).  Individually targeting organisations that already have large a volunteer base ie: GGX will require many different types of volunteers, and also the resources to recruit, migrant accommodations train and manage these teams as they will be essential to the overall  Gay Community News (GCN) – online and paper formats experience and smooth running of GGX.  Ads in national and local newspapers – online and paper formats We already have the expertise on our bid committee and in our partnership with Volunteer Limerick Centre (VLC) to achieve the initial stages of our plan and  Specific student zone volunteering recruitment linked to College Volunteering Award Scheme will be specifically recruiting people over the next four years to become part of our volunteer management team and our volunteer team. This will include Recruitment: the employment of a full time volunteer co-ordinator for GGX. As GGX will offer opportunities for volunteering across a broad range of disciplines and skills, the process of recruitment is essential for reducing time and Our volunteers will be diverse and mirror the diversity of the athletes and other participants. ie: We will target migrant organisations and work with Local Women’s resources needed for management and training at later stages. Recruitment of Networks and Age Action to recruit volunteers. We will promote inclusivity and lead by volunteers for GGX will follow the best practice standards as defined by VLC. example in every aspect. Each position will have a clearly defined Role Description. This assists people to know Through work with Limerick Pride we have discovered that volunteering in LGBTQI what they are volunteering for and is standard practice in Ireland. events offers a degree of anonymity and safety for LGBTQI people. This will be

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Registration: Support: The majority of registration will occur on line through the Volunteer Limerick website A part time volunteer team will be employed in 2016 to provide training programmes and the Limerick GGX website. After registration people will be subject and courses in conjunction with FGG and VLC. A full time volunteer coordinator will be employed in 2017 for the duration. It will be their sole responsibility to organise and to vetting for suitability, during which, training needs will be identified and individuals support volunteer teams. can be matched to the best position. VLC already have a volunteer A dedicated Volunteer Management team will be created for each critical area of GGX: database for the purposes of administrating these registrations.  Village Volunteers (Including Presidents Volunteer Programme)

Training:  City Volunteers (Including Limerick Street Ambassadors) A central focus is essential for a team to function to its fullest ability and work beyond  Travel Volunteers their authority, to have the greatest impact. We will be developing one vision, which will  Administrative Volunteers (Including Solution Providers) create a common purpose throughout all the teams.  Sports Volunteers (Including Thomond Park Stewards) These teams will be recruited and trained for specific positions. Each volunteer will be provided with a specific volunteer handbook. Each team will have a  Culture Volunteers team leader who will be trained in appreciative coaching, person centred management, There will be a volunteer co-ordination office based in UL, with outreach satellite officers supportive supervision and volunteer management. based in Killaloe and Limerick city centre. Online training programmes and tutorials (in many languages) will be developed to Volunteers will have access to stress reducing therapies and key leaders will be assist with the integration of volunteers from countries other than Ireland. identified for feedback into the GGX management teams for ongoing reviews Thomond Park, also has a requirement for volunteers and we have a partnership progress and work practice. programme with them where our volunteers are recruited and passed on for stewardship. This will provide them with free training in security, event management and First Aid. They will also be fully trained and experienced volunteers for any events Evaluation: at these grounds (ie: Opening Ceremony, Rugby Matches, ect). This will reduce costs, A central forum will be created online for communication around emergency changes to increase resources and create a sustainable development programme for both schedules and practice. Hours worked will also be logged on this organisations. system for tracking needs and performance, as will other key issues for evaluation post GGX.

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Photo: Volunteer Ireland Recognition: All volunteers will be afforded the opportunity to nominate individuals for the Irish Volunteer of The Year Awards, as well as the GALA Volunteer of The Year Award. Volunteers will also be invited to a volunteer only social event as a thank you. Each volunteer will be given a certificate have access to an individual reference to accentuate their CV. University of Limerick students will also have the opportunity to join the Presidents Volunteer Program. Students can be recruited in 2015 and continue their award programme until 2019 when they graduate. This program also carries particular recognition award schemes. Volunteers will be given the opportunity to attend social and cultural events throughout the week. The overall aim of the volunteer, recruitment, training and management plan is to achieve a high standard of work with limited financial resources and maximum human resources. The way volunteers are managed affects the experience they have and this will impact on the work they do. Approached from the start with a clear and open team of people who are dedicated to empowering, up-skilling and motivating our unpaid workers; individuals can engage at whatever level they like knowing that their input, time and energy is appreciated and respected.

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13. Board and staff recruiting, training and management plan

The Daniel O’Connell Memorial Statue, on the Crescent, Limerick

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imerick 2018 has already established a legal company limited by guarantee has already been established to enable staff recruitment upon receiving GGX 2018. This company is run by Board Members L volunteers and currently consists of directors/subscribers from 5 countries, LGBT and straight people and has a gender balance of 2 females, 3 males and one gender queer individual. As well as current members this will also include recruitment of identified individuals for CEO, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Attorney. The board is our greatest resource and Our plan is to work in partnership with key organisations in Limerick and Ireland to reduce the need will therefore be carefully selected and administrated. for paid staff until 2015. We will be engaging with consultants with specific skill sets throughout and enhancing our Board of Directors once the site visit is announced. Staff Consultants All posts will be contracted for one year only, each staff member given the opportunity to renew their Consultants can provide short bursts of experience and energy for a specific task. Each one contract for another 12 month period upon a final performance related evaluation. None of the staff will be engaged for a specific period of time, at various stages throughout the next 6 years. can be Directors of the company. As a company we can also offer regulated Intern positions. These will include areas such as Legal, PR and Press, Merchandising Licensing, IT, Fundraising and Ticket Sales. All positions will be designated with a year contract, with a probationary period of 6 months. Contract renewal will be dependant upon performance reviews. Positions available: Recruitment Recruitment of staff in Ireland is governed by the Equal Status Legislation (2000-2010), so 2015 - 2018 Administration , Director of Sponsorship, specific questions around sexual orientation or gender identity may not be asked. Limerick

sponsorship will be achieved through Directors and GGX is an equal opportunities employer. Due to this our recruitment and interview volunteers efforts until this point. processes are stringent. We will be advertising in specific LGBTQI media both national and international, and knowledge of LGBTQI issues, event management and sport will be a pre- 2016 - 2018 Office manager, Registration Manager, a PR Assistant plus part time Data and Reporting requisite job requirement. We will also be advertising with national and international sport Specialist. forums. 2017 - 2018 Data and Reporting Specialist increases to full and time, plus Ceremonies and Village, x2 Support Staff, These same standards apply for Director and Board members. Selection of potential plus part time Volunteer Coordinator. Directors and board members will be done through advertising, web forums like 2018 - Volunteer Coordinator increases to full time, plus boardmatch.ie and through recommendations and personal knowledge from our extensive collective network. x8 Support Staff.

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Consultants will be recruited through our local knowledge of networks and through call for tender. Here we can ask specific questions and ensure our consultants have a shared ethos with FGG and GGX whilst also be the highest possible standard of professional. Support We believe that staff are there to be nurtured and supported as we work together to achieve our goals. They can often be the only people who know exactly what is working well and what needs changing. Feeling empowered and included in decisions is a vital part of workplace performance.

Roles will be clearly defined, responsibilities and rights, clearly outlined, training will be provided in company policies. We will create and promote a two way dialogue, so all staff members have an avenue for communication and power to effect a change as well as the freedom of thought necessary to be more than effective.

Each staff member will receive monthly supervision from the Human Resources Director and the team will meet once a fortnight to revise and review plans and progress. Each staff member will communicate with a volunteer team recruited specifically for those teams.

An ongoing evaluation process will identify further staffing support needs and these will inform the final performance evaluation prior to the contract renewal. Should a staff members performance be exemplary and above our expectations we will extend the contract beyond a year, for consistency and stability.

All board members are volunteers and therefore will be able to avail of the volunteer training and support systems. The board (as people with overall responsibility) will be supported by consultants, as necessary, and by the FGG themselves. FGG has years of experience and invaluable knowledge, the board will be communicating and connecting with FGG throughout.

The knowledge we will gain from FGG and other agencies, combined with our clarity of purpose and task will support the consultants to work to the best of their ability. A consultant will only be engaged when it is absolutely necessary or specifically requested. Recognition For paid staff this means more than a salary. People need to feel valued and sometimes need revitalising. The support structure we have in place will reduce work related stress and allow for openness and honesty between employer and employee. This will mean that the staff are regularly recognised for their talent, effort and skills on an ongoing basis, both in supervision and at the end of the year. We will also be A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 179

providing a medical care package, which is not usual in Ireland, as part of their employment.

The Board will receive one to one supervisory meetings with the CEO on a regular basis. The Annual General Meeting will include a section especially dedicated to achievements in the previous year. Statements made during the staff appraisals and evaluations will inform this.

Consultants will be particularly recognised through the GGX website.

If we wish to foster a GGX that is inclusive, vibrant, empowering, fun and life changing, we will need to make the job of creating, developing and managing those games just as empowering, fun, inclusive and vibrant. Working in isolation can be as damaging as living in isolation. We are dedicated and fully committed to ensuring the health and well being of our staff (both paid and unpaid) from the inception of this bid to its final culmination.

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14. Scholarship management and administration plan

Limerick City at Night

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imerick 2018’s Scholarship Committee is planning activities to fund a Annual cultural events are being planned with the University of Limerick’s Irish World L scholarship plan for athletic and cultural participants of the 2014 Gay Games. Academy of Music and Dance in order to benefit both the Academy and scholarships for Each of Ireland’s four provinces, Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht, will sponsor a cultural participants. scholarship, funded by the Pride organizations in those provinces and earmarked to The committee is evaluating the feasibility of designating one or two specially designed support participants in a traditional Provincial sport or culture activity. merchandise items, the proceeds from the sale of which will benefit scholarships. The committee will partner with both mainstream and LGBT athletic clubs in Ireland and The committee is partnering with Doras Luimni to plan an outreach program and abroad to organize exhibition matches, with a portion of proceeds designated for the scholarship fund targeted to underrepresented regions, particularly in non-English scholarship fund. speaking regions. Boxing and Wheelchair Rugby exhibition matches will be hosted in 2016, both to spotlight the inclusion of these new sports in the Gay Games and to support scholarships for participants in these sports. Annual cultural events are being planned with the University of Limerick’s Irish World A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 182

The Limerick 2018 Scholarship Program Scholarships will be awarded to sport and/or cultural participants who have contributed to significant improvements in their sport or cultural activities in their communities.

Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration for scholarship funding:

 Applicants must be registered participants for GGX

 Written proposals should detail participation in, and contributions to, either athletic or cultural events; alternatively, where political or social restrictions limit participation in home communities, proposals should explain how participation in GGX will advance sport or culture in the home community in the future

 Written proposals should include two letters of support from teammates, partners, coaches or other individuals that support applicants’ suitability and need for a scholarship

 Financial need will be considered and support for need should be included in applications

 Scholarship recipients may not be related to any Limerick 2018 Director, Officer or Committee member

Submitting an Application It is anticipated that applications will be made available on the GGX website and on Facebook beginning eighteen months prior to GGX. Individuals who wish to be considered for a scholarship must submit an electronic application to Limerick 2018 with the following materials:

 Completed application form

 Completed registration for GGIX

 Letters of support

 Financial need request

 Award Notification and Payment Scholarship recipients will be notified in writing on a rolling basis in the twelve months prior to GGX. Scholarship payment may be paid in the form of payment directly to the host city for participation fees, entry fees, accommodations and local transportation fees. The scholarship payment may also be paid directly to the applicant or the applicant's team for the cost of travel, uniforms and equipment, and/or any expenses deemed appropriate by the scholarship committee. The Management of the scholarship program is solely governed by the Limerick 2018 Board of Directors, Officers and Committee and is not to be identified with any scholarship that may be offered directly through the Federation of Gay Games.

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15. Letters of Support, Community Engagement, and Appendices

Pride Flags in Limerick City

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Appendix Contents

Appendix A: Letters of Support & Community Engagement  Cllr Gerry McLoughlin, Mayor Of Limerick  Michael Ring, T.D., Minister of State with Responsibility for Sport  Jan O’Sullivan T.D., Minister of State for Housing & Planning. Dáil Éireann Repre- sentative Limerick Appendix B Certificate of Incorporation  Sean Kelly, Member of the European Parliament, Munster Region Appendix C: Registered Business Name  Senator Avril Power Appendix D: A Selection of Media Clippings  Senator David Norris Appendix E: Internet Links  Willie O’Dea T.D., Spokesperson, Social Protection & Social Equality. Dáil Éire- Appendix F: Project Team Communication and Overall Project Plan ann Representative Limerick Appendix G: Cultural Events CC2  Jerry Buttimer T.D., Chairperson Oireachtas Committee for Health & Children. Winner of National LGBT Political Representative Award 2012.  The Hunt Museum  Shaun Quinn, Chief Executive Officer, Failte Ireland  The Limetree  John Tracey, Chief Executive Officer, The Irish Sports Council  Limerick City Gallery of Art  Simon Finnegan, President, Emerald Warriors  Limerick Print Makers  Frank Kelly, Out In Ireland  Ormston House, Limerick  Rómán MacMuris, Chairman Dublin FrontRunners  King John’s Castle  Frank Coughlan, Acting CEO, Rowing Ireland  The Plaza, University of Limerick  Peter O’Brien, Secretary, Limerick Regatta Committee  Georgian House and Garden  Roald Stolk, Co-President Pink Hockey  The White House Bar, Limerick  Billie, Chairperson, Limerick Pride Festival 2012  University Concert Hall, Limerick  Dave Cuddihy, Chairperson, Limerick Pride Festival 2013  Thomond Park, Limerick  Out In UL, The University of Limerick LGBTQ Society  The Milk Market, Limerick  Anna Marie Lillis, Irish National Teachers Organisation— LGBT Teacher’s Group Appendix H—Additional Accommodation Information  Michael Barron, Executive Officer, BelongTo LGBT Youth Group Appendix I—50 Things to do in Limerick!  Ann Mason, Manager, Red Ribbon Project, Limerick Appendix J - Colour Variations of the Limerick 2018 Logo  Broden Giamborne, Director Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) Appendix K - A Selection of Hosted Events in UL Arena  Professor Don Barry, President University of Limerick

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Cllr. Gerry McLoughlin, Mayor of Limerick City.

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Michael Ring, T.D., Minister of State with Responsibility for Sport, Dáil Éireann

From: MinOfState Ring [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 05 December 2012 11:55 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Letter of Support

Mr. John James Hickey [email protected]

5th December 2012

Dear Mr. Hickey,

As Minister of State with responsibility for Tourism and Sport I am responsible for supporting the growth of a competitive and sustainable tourism industry and I am, therefore, delighted to support Limerick in its bid to host the International Gay Games in 2018.

It is clear that the International Gay Games is now one of the largest participative sporting events in the World, and the hosting of this event is a major honour for any city.

I believe that competitors and visitors to the International Gay Games would enjoy our quality Irish food and our celebrated entertainment, and I am confident that the Gay Games 2018 can be held in Ireland with results that can satisfy all expectations.

Please be assured that you and your colleagues have my full support through the Events Ireland Unit in Fáilte Ireland.

Yours sincerely,

______Michael Ring TD Minister of State for Tourism and Sport

Supporting The Gathering Ireland 2013. Go to www.thegatheringireland.com and Be Part of it! An Roinn Iompair, Turasóireachta agus Spóirt ag tacú le Tóstal Éireann 2013. Téigh chuig www.thegatheringireland.com agus Bí Páirteach ann! ************************************************************

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Jan O’Sullivan T.D., Dáil Éireann

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Sean Kelly, Member of the European Parliament

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Senator Avril Power, Seanad Éireann

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Senator David Norris, Seanad Éireann

25th October 2012

To whom it may concern,

I write with great pride to add my support to the efforts of Mr. John Hickey and his team who are bidding to host the 2018 Gay Games in Limerick, a former European City of Sport and the inaugural City of Culture. It would be a great honour for Limerick to host such a prestigious event.

Limerick city has all the amenities required to fulfil the logistical needs of such an occasion along with the support of local bodies such as Limerick Pride, Shannon Develop- ment and the local authorities. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase this most historic and cultural tribal city in Ireland and for local enterprises to prosper.

The mission of the Gay Games is to promote equality for all, and in particular for lesbian, gay, bi and trans gendered people throughout the world. By accepting this bid to host the games in Limerick you will be enforcing this creed and giving the people of not just Limerick but Ireland an opportunity to show the world their support for this mission.

With sincere best wishes for the success of your bid.

Yours sincerely,

______Senator David Norris

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Willie O’Dea, T.D., Dáil Éireann

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Jerry Buttimer, T.D. , Dáil Éireann

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Shaun Quinn, CEO, Failte Ireland

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John Tracey, CEO, The Irish Sports Council

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Simon Finnegan, President, Emerald Warriors

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Frank Kelly, Out In Ireland

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Frank Kelly, Out In Ireland (contd.)

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Rómán MacMuris, Chairman Dublin FrontRunners

To whom it concerns

Limerick Gay Games 2018 Bid

Dublin Front Runners Athletics Club is proud to support the bid by Limerick to host the Gay Games X in 2018.

Founded in 2005, DFR is a member club of the Athletics Association of Ireland, and with over 100 members, is one of the largest LGBT sporting clubs in Ireland.

Our members from all parts of the country participate in a range of sporting events from 5k to marathon, cross country to triathlon, and Ironman.

DFR is also a member of International Front Runners, the global umbrella organisation for Front Runners running groups all over the world.

Rónán MacMuiris

Chairman

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Frank Coughlan, Acting CEO, Rowing Ireland

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Limerick Regatta Committee

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Pink Hockey

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Billie, Chairperson, Limerick Pride Festival 2012

Limerick Pride Committee, C/O Red Ribbon Project, 9 Cecil Street,

1st October 2012 Dear Federation of Gay Games,

It is with utter delight that I add our name to the many organisations supporting the Limerick City bid for Gay Games 2018.

2013 sees the 20th Anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. For Limerick to be bidding to host the Gay Games this year is a clear indication of how far the LGBTQI community of Ireland have come in achieving our goals of an all inclusive and de-stigmatised society of equality and justice for all.

Limerick (and the Shannon Region), has everything it needs in terms of sporting venues and cultural diversity to provide a glamorous, creative, competitive and hugely enjoyable GGX.

Limerick Pride would like to highlight the impact that these games will have on Irish Society, and the LGBTQI individuals who live, work and visit here.

Ireland is a huge sporting country and we are proud of our sporting achievements, with many International sporting events being hosted here. We have also recently begun to host International LGBTQI events. (TGEU 2012 and ILGA Europe 2012).

Hosting GGX will create a legacy of far reaching proportion. If Limerick win this bid it will be a bid for the future of Ire- land, in particular, the future of all rural living LGBTQI people outside Dublin, especially LGBTQI people who have been excluded and isolated from sport, due to their identity.

Irelands LGBTQI community – like many others around the world - continue to fight for civil marriage legislation, strug- gle to come out and continue to have a high level of drug/alcohol misuse and depression.

Within this context, hundreds of people are working towards betterment, but it is often hard to see what that might look like. If Limerick hosts GGX, we can create, for 10 days, a bastion of acceptance, inclusion and interrelated celebration. This will allow hundreds of thousands of people to experience, first hand, the joy of inclusive diversity.

For this and many other reasons, we back the Limerick bid to host GGX and hope that as forerunners for progression, the FGG vote for Limerick because it is an opportunity to make a lasting difference on our social policy for generations to come.

Yours in Pride, Billie Chairperson 2011 + 2012

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David Cuddihy, Chairperson, Limerick Pride Festival 2013

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Out In UL, The University of Limerick LGBTQ Society

Out in UL Endorsement for Gay Games X

As the LGBTQ society for the University of Limerick, Out in UL believe that bringing the Gay Games to Limerick would be a huge achievement for the Shannon region as a whole, and that it would be significantly meaningful for the queer population of the student body.

Taking the first element of the Gay Games motto, we feel that hosting GGX in our city would lead to greater strides in inclusion for our society’s members. By the very nature of the Games, the involvement of LGBT people in sport would be highlighted to other clubs in UL. It would also reassure members that they should feel okay to be a member of both Out in UL and any other team or club that catches their interest – there is no stereotyping here. On a more serious note, it would emphasise to the student community that everyone should be free to express their sexual orientation or gender identity within their clubs without fear of reprimand or violence and that there should be policies in place to address issues which would suggest otherwise.

Within the Games themselves, the abundance of gender positivity and upholding of trans* rights is truly inspiring for us as a community. How fantastic it is to go to our members and share with them that there are non-gendered competitions for those that are intersex or outside the gender binary, that trans* members need not compete under the sex assigned to them at birth, that there are categories and divisions reserved for women. Seeing this level of inclusion presented in our own locality rouses us to build on this in other aspects of our society.

On top of this, it is extremely gratifying to see that the University of Limerick has already agreed to host events without any need for a push to support the LGBT community. It reminds us of how far we have come as a society in terms of accepting those who were once shamed.

So often in life, we are told that we are not skilled enough, not old enough, not good enough to participate. “The FGG encourages the Host to develop specific plans for encouraging the participation of young people.” It resonates so much with us as young people that the Gay Games allows for such a wide level of participation – with age categories ranging from junior level to 90 plus age groups, and ability levels going from recreational to elite. Adding this element to the knowledge that athletes can compete without fear of homophobia, discrimination based on HIV status, misogyny, or any other elements, would make us a society the first to support our members to participate.

The Limerick community prides itself on achieving our personal best. In the last year alone, Limerick Pride 2012 was nominated for the GALAs, Out in UL have won awards at a local level from UL’s C&S Executive and a national level at BICS, and our members have won such accolades as Best Society Individual, Best Voice on ULFM, and Ms Gay Limerick. Whilst we take great satisfaction in these accomplishments, GGX would open a huge platform for our members to achieve even more of these feats. We hope that seeing other gay athletes competing and winning would encourage the student population to emulate the same passion of those that went before them and achieve their personal best.

In terms of logistical support, what our society can offer are volunteers. Our members continue to amaze us with their commitment and enthusiasm for everything we do and we do not think that this is going to change any time soon. We are the people on the ground – as well as knowing the campus well, we can create links with other clubs and societies for the various events that make up the Gay Games: our established links with UL Choral Society could add to the established choral event; we could communicate with the Athletics Club about participating in the Memorial Run; in terms of cultural aspects of the Gay Games, UL Drama, UL Dance, and the student body as a whole comprises a plethora of talent ready to get involved.

GGX would mean huge things for Limerick and we hope that we have expressed ourselves in such a way that shows how much it would mean for Out in UL. To return to the motto of the Gay Games, we too share the values that we believe should be available for every member of the LGBT community: Inclusion, Participation, Personal Best.

Thank you,

Out in UL Committee 2012/2013

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Anna Marie Lillis, Irish National Teachers Organisation—LGBT Teacher’s Group

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BelongTo LGBT Youth Group

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Red Ribbon Project, Limerick

Sexual Health Promotion RED HIV / STI Prevention Care & Support Counselling

Ribbon

Project Limited 22 February 2013

Dear Federation of Gay Games

I am delighted to include Red Ribbon Project on the list of organisations supporting Limerick’s bid for the Gay Games in 2018.

The Red Ribbon Project has been supporting the sexual health of the Limerick and Shannon region since 1989 and we are more than happy to extend this support to the participants of the Gay Games in 2018. We provide condoms free of charge; we offer rapid testing for HIV as well as Chlamydia screening.

The Stamp Out Stigma Campaign in 2006 has been the only national HIV campaign in Ireland since the early 90s and that is now over 6 years ago. The majority of the 6½ thousand people living with HIV in Ireland keep their HIV status secret; many of them who identify as LGBTOI may not be out about their sexuality either. The opportunity that a high profile international sporting event such as Gay Games X would be unique in terms of raising awareness and acceptance of the diversity of sexuality as well as living with HIV. It would be incomparable in terms of challenging and, therefore, reducing stigma and discrimination; thus improving the lives of many Irish citizens.

The Red Ribbon Project works closely with the Limerick Pride Committee to fight for the rights of the LGBTOI Community and to celebrate diversity. Gay Games X would provide us with a nationally visible platform for this work and would offer a totally inclusive environment for many Irish people to enjoy – some of them for the very first time.

I sincerely hope that the Federation of Gay Games views Limerick’s bid for 2018 in a positive light; the region has all the facilities and the infrastructure needed, as well as an altruistic diverse team of people willing to do the work to make GGX the best celebration of sporting inclusiveness possible. I recommend them to you most highly.

Yours sincerely

Ann Mason Manager [email protected] 087 829 1553

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Transgender Equality Network Ireland

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Professor Don Barry, President, University of Limerick

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Appendix D: A Selection of Media Clippings

10,000 ATHLETES, 70 NATIONS, 35 SPORTS…COULD LIMERICK HOST THE GAY WHY LIMERICK WANTS TO HOST THE GAY GAMES? (12/9/12) GAMES (29/9/12) John Murray Show, RTE Radio 1, Source: RTE Radio Player Source: Irish Independent The bid was featured in an interview with John Hickey, Bid Coordinator with Kathryn “We’ve had the Olympics, then the Paralympics and soon the Gay Games could be Thomas. Interview begins at approx. 00:42:00. coming to this part of the world. http://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html#!rii=9%3A3390223%3A4502% If you thought Danny Boyle did a great job in bringing the 2012 Games to life, then just 3A12%2D09%2D2012%3A wait for the colour, fun and entertainment on display at the opening ceremony of the Gay Games. The 10-day competition, which runs along the same lines as an Olympics, brings together more than 10,000 athletes from at least 70 nations who compete across 35 different sporting events. Limerick’s Live 95 FM, LIMERICK BID FOR GAY GAMES 2018 (21/8/12) In 2018, Irish organisers hope the Gay Games will come to Limerick having lodged an official bid. Source: Live95FM Limerick is bidding to be the host city of the 2018 Gay Games. Plans are already at an The city is now on a shortlist of five with London, Paris, Amsterdam and Orlando. advanced stage to stage the tenth ever gay games, which would see around 12,000 ath- This week more than 1,500 people backed the bid on Facebook and if Limerick is cho- letes descend on Limerick for the 10-day event. sen, local coffers could be boosted to the tune of about €60m. “It’s going to be a daunting task over the next few months to pull this off, but we’re posi- Limerick is up against London, Paris, Amsterdam, Orlando, Sao Paulo and Rio De Ja- neiro to host the games. tive that we can do the city and country proud,” said bid co-ordinator John Hickey... [contd. Online]” Cillian Flynn is with Limerick Pride, who are behind the bid. While, the games have the potential to generate up to 60 million euro for the local economy.

Shannon Development, the region’s Conference and Sports Bureau and the local authorities are all backing the bid.

Karen Brosnahan is Business Manager with the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau:

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Irish Times, Wednesday August 22nd 2012 – Kathryn Hayes Limerick Leader, Monday 7 January 2013 – Mike Dwane Limerick one of seven cities bidding to host sports festival in 2018 Kelly lends support to Limerick bid for Gay Games in 2018 Limerick is bidding to host the 2018 Gay Games. Originally the Gay Olympics, the WITH just two months to go before Limerick submits its bid to host the Gay Games in games were first started in San Francisco in 1982 and are held every four years. 2018, Munster MEP and former GAA president Sean Kelly has lent political support to the campaign. The competition is one of the largest multi-sport festivals in the world and is open to all The city is vying with London, Amsterdam, Paris, Orlando, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo participants regardless of skill level, sexual orientation or physical challenge. The 2014 for a sporting celebration that attracts in excess of 10,000 participants every four years. Gay Games will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. “Hosting the tenth Gay Games would be a wonderful honour for Limerick which held the Seven cities have submitted bids to host the 10th Gay Games in 2018. They are prestigious title of European City of Sport in 2011,” Mr Kelly said. Amsterdam; Limerick; London; Paris; Orlando; Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. “Since 1982, the Gay Games have inspired equality and inclusiveness in society through Cillian Flynn of Limerick Pride, one of the groups behind the campaign, said two sport. The Games define winning as achieving one’s personal best - that is an encouraging concept worthy of support. Sport has enormous power to build community members of its bid committee were in Bulgaria at the Federation and Gay Games spirit and bring people together as well as promoting positive physical and mental health Conference outlining the offer. “We have sporting facilities in Limerick that are world and the Gay Games epitomises those objectives,” he added. The Limerick Gay Games class,” he said. “We can do it.” bid steering group was set up last April and is a sub-committee of the Limerick Pride Shannon Development, the region’s conference and sports bureau and the local Festival, the annual celebration of LGBT culture on the streets of the city. authorities are also supporting the bid. While it is competing with major international cities - including in London and Rio de Karen Brosnahan, business manager with the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Janeiro cities that in 2018 will have hosted the previous two Olympic Games - the steering group is confident the city has the facilities to host an event they say could attract Bureau, said: “We have been trying to lobby to get some funding through Fáilte Ireland up to 15,000 athletes in August 2018 and generate up to €80 million for the local to support the bid process to allow Limerick to put its best foot forward and hopefully be economy. one of three short-listed cities that would get a site visit and hopefully be the overall They detail the world-class facilities at the University of Limerick Arena - which supports winner.” the bid - which will be augmented by the addition of a second pool and diving platform by the time the Games come round. UL could act as an athletes village while accommodation could also be found in the city, Nenagh, Killaloe, Ennis, Shannon and Castleconnell.

Bid books have to be submitted to the Federation of Gay Games by February 28 and a shortlist of three cities will be selected on May 31.

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th Irish Times, Saturday February 16 2013 - Judith Crosbie and Sports Bureau, Limerick Chamber, Limerick City Council and Analog Devices. Limerick will bid to host the 2018 Gay Games, which could bring in millions The 10,000 athletes and up to 15,000 supporters the games attract have got such groups interested. There are no macho men looking like members of the Village People pop group in the Hosting the games could bring €60-€80 million to the area. “The profile the region video compiled as part of Limerick’s bid to host the 2018 Gay Games. But there are would get for an event like this would be amazing,” says Karen Brosnahan of the plenty of images of Tipperary and Limerick hurlers clashing and grainy footage of Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau. Munster’s legendary 1978 victory over the All Blacks. Limerick has already put its stamp on the games after getting wheelchair rugby and John Hickey, the Clare-born man behind the bid, which officially gets submitted on boxing included in the list of sports. February 28th, says he wants the focus to be on the sporting abilities of gay athletes – A shortlist of three cities will be announced in May and another $10,000 will be not their choice of sexual partners. needed to continue the application. The winning city will be announced in September “I saw it as a way of having a conversation about the ability of lesbian, gay, transgender or October. and bisexual athletes rather than their sexual orientation.” Hickey says he wants to showcase Limerick’s sporting prowess and its accepting nature. As a gay man, he has never encountered prejudice from people in the city. “I haven’t had that. I’ve been lucky,” he says. The Gay Games, which are held every four years, began in San Francisco in 1982. They allow for certain types of sports shunned elsewhere, such as male synchronised swimming and same-sex pairings in ice-skating. London, Paris, Amsterdam and Orlando are also vying to host the 2018 games. Hickey says few sportspeople are openly gay. “In the recent London Olympics, of the 10,000 athletes attending, between eight and 10 were openly out,” he says. Ireland is no exception, with Cork hurler Donal Óg Cusack the only top Irish sportsman to state he is gay. “Sexual orientation shouldn’t be an issue but it clearly is if people can’t be open about it,” says Hickey. The Gay Games are open to anyone regardless of sexual orientation and athletes don’t have to qualify for any of the 35 events. “You just register, pay your money and show up,” he says. “It’s not always about winning that gold medal – it’s about participating and going for the gold medal.” Limerick’s bid might seem fanciful until you consider the groups to have put up the $10,000 (€7,500) as part of the initial application. These include Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Development, Shannon Airport, University of Limerick, Shannon Region Conference

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Limerick's Underdog Bid for Gay Games kilometers (just over twelve miles) outside of the city, which has connections to the U.S. The Huffington Post, October 9th 2012 – Scott DeBuitleir and continental Europe, while Dublin and its own airport "is only up the road," as "It's going to be a daunting task over the next few months to pull this off, but we're Hickey warmly describes it. positive that we can do the city and country proud." Between participants to supporters from home and abroad, Limerick is looking to John Hickey is not blind to the challenges ahead of him. He is the coordinator behind a extend the traditional 'céad míle fáilte' -- Irish for 'a 120,000 welcomes' -- to between bid to host the 2018 Gay Games, the tenth such games since they began back in 1982 fifteen and twenty thousand people for the 2018 Games. The games, which would run in San Francisco. While it may seem to be some time away, Hickey and his team have for 10 days, are estimated to raise up to 60 million euro for the Limerick and Shannon already thrown their city's name into the hat to be host 2018, competing alongside region. London, Paris, Amsterdam and Orlando. Undoubtedly, such competition makes "Looking at the list," John acknowledges, "the other candidates are major, Limerick the clear underdog. internationally recognized capital cities. Limerick isn't a capital city -- we are the Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland (fourth largest of the entire underdogs but we are well able to hold our own... [with] the support, locally and island) with a population of about 100,000. Despite its relatively small size, Limerick nationally of the LGBT and sporting communities behind this bid." The media in Ireland has played its part for years in Irish and European sport, being the home of the Munster have already spread the news of Limerick's intentions across the country, and the Rugby team, with soccer pitches regulated by FIFA and UEFA as well as its title as Shannon region's Sporting & Conference Bureau and other local authorities are European City of Culture for 2011. The Irish government have named it Irish City of backing the bid. Sport for 2014-2016, the first time a city has been given such a title. The campaign to bring the Gay Games to Limerick is the first such Irish attempt, Regardless of Limerick's strong sporting history, however, the city will need to prove although Ireland is no stranger to participation in LGBT sporting events. Dublin played over the coming months that it can pack some power behind its punch. Recently, a host to the Bingham Rugby Cup - an international LGBT rugby tournament - in 2008, delegation traveled from Ireland to Sofia, Bulgaria to meet the Federation of Gay while the Dublin Devils soccer team won the IGLFA European Championships in 2011. Games, along with delegations from the other bidding cities. They must become The Gay Games is about much more than just a sporting event, and Hickey confidently shortlisted, cutting the bid from five cities to three, before a delegation from the Gay insists that Limerick is primed and ready to welcome both athletes and supporters alike Games will travel to assess the host venues. It would only be then that a vote will in 2018. Unlike the Olympic Games, the Gay Games welcomes participants to compete choose its fate as host for the tenth games. against each other regardless of skill level, age or physical challenge. Until such a time When placed against such world-renowned cities, it can be forgiven to assume that as the 2018 host city is announced, one can look forward to the next Gay Games Limerick might be more awkward to travel to than the likes of London or Paris, but the taking place in Cleveland, Ohio in 2014. opposite is true for both Americans and Europeans alike. "We have at least two major international airports that are a short traveling distance from Limerick," Hickey explains, "so there are benefits to being a small, island nation." Shannon Airport is located twenty

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Limerick’s Live 95fm, Thursday February 18th 2013 – Denis Tierney LIMERICK BID FOR GAY GAMES BEING SUBMITTED TODAY Limerick's bid for the 2018 Gay Games will be submitted to organisers today. The city is up against Amsterdam, London, Ontario and Paris in the race to be the host city for the games, which next year will see approximately 10,000 athletes competing in Cleveland. The games could see a 50 million euro windfall for Limerick and the bid has the backing of the local authority, Shannon Development and the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau.

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Appendix E: Internet Links

Angela’s Ashes Walking Tour of Limerick, http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/ LGBT Diversity, www.lgbtdiversity.com angela-s-ashes-walking-tour/16027 Limerick 2014 City Of Culture, www.limerick.ie/cityofculture Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails, www.ballyhouracountry.com Limerick 2018 Gay Games, www.limerick2018.com BelongTo, www.belongto.org Limerick City Council, www.limerickcity.ie Bus Eireann, www.buseireann.ie Limerick City Gallery of Art, www.gallery.limerick.ie Dine In Limerick, www.dineinlimerick.ie Limerick Communications Office, www.limerickcommunicationsoffice.ie Doras Luimni, www.dorasluimni.org Limerick Genealogy, www.limerickgenealogy.com Failte Ireland, www.failteireland.ie Limerick Hotels, www.limerick.ie/visiting/accommodation Foynes Flying Boat Museum, www.flyingboatmuseum.com Limerick Institute of Technology, www.lit.ie G-Force, www.g-force.ie Limerick International Band Parade, www.limerick.ie/bandparade Green Bow, www.greenbowdeaf.com Limerick Mental Health, www.lkmentalhealth.ie Health Service Executive, www.hse.ie Limerick Milk Market, www.milkmarketlimerick.ie Hunt Museum, Limerick, www.huntmuseum.com Limerick Pride LGBTQ Festival, www.limerickpride.ie I Love Limerick, www.ilovelimerick.com Limerick School of Art & Design, www.lit.ie/ArtAndDes Irish Deaf Society, www.irishdeafsociety.ie Limerick Social Service Council, www.lssc.ie Irish Rail, www.irishrail.ie Limerick St Patrick’s Day Festival, www.limerick.ie/stpatricksfestival King John’s Castle, Limerick, www.shannonheritage.com/Attractions/KingJohnsCastle Limerick Youth Service, www.limerickyouthservice.com

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Appendix D: Internet Links

Limerick, www.limerick.ie

Marriage Equality, www.marriagequality.ie

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, www.mic.ul.ie

National LGBT Helpine, www.lgbt.ie

Red Ribbon Project, Limerick, www.redribbonproject.com

Shannon Airport, www.shannonairport.com

Shannon Development, www.shannondevelopment.ie

Shannon Heritage, www.shannonheritage.com

TENI – Transgender Equality Network Ireland, www.teni.ie

Thomond Park, Limerick, www.thomondpark.ie

Tourism Ireland, www.tourismireland.com

University Of Limerick – Campus Life Services, www.camouslife.ul.ie

University of Limerick, Activity Centre, www.ulac.ie

University of Limerick, Concert Hall, www.uch.ie

University of Limerick, University Arena, www.universityarena.com

University Of Limerick, www.ul.ie

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Appendix F: PROJECT TEAM COMMUNICATION AND OVERALL PROJECT PLAN

Delivery Overall Re- Deliverable Description Frequency Team Audience Method sponsibility Every Quarter 2015, Finance & Financial Report Financial Report GGX Limerick Email Financial Director FGG 2016, 2017, and 2018 Sponsorship

Sponsorship Acquisi- Summary of all Sponsorship Acquisitions and Public Funding from Pri- Every Quarter 2015, Finance & Email Financial Director FGG tion/Public Funding vate and Public Sources 2016, 2017, and 2018 Sponsorship Limerick GGX Web- Technology Development and launch of website Email Fourth Quarter 2015 CTO FGG site Team Finance & Scholarship Program Launch of Scholarship Program and Online World Market Shop Email Fourth Quarter 2015 FGG Sponsorship Hotel Contracts Room blocks of all Hotel Accommodation in the Shannon region Email First Quarter 2015 FGG Security Contracts Finalise Security Contracts with An Garda Síochána; Noonan Services; Email Fourth Quarter 2015 Security Team FGG

Marketing Overview Meeting/ Second Quarter 2015, Press & Com- Worldwide Marketing Program Launch FGG & MK Team & Launch Email 2016, 2017, and 2018 munications Sporting Venues Venues confirmed and finalised for all sporting venues Email First Quarter 2015 Sports Team FGG Contracts Cultural Venues Con- Contracts finalised for Cultural Venues and Games Village to include: Cultural Program Email Second Quarter 2015 Cultural Team FGG tracts staging, permits, Outdoor staging & Venue covering. Director Opening and Closing Cultural Program FGG, Limerick City Council, Tho- Contracts finalised for venues, entertainment, permits, Thomond Park etc Email Third Quarter 2015 Ceremonies Director mond Park Email/ Technology Registration Early Bird Registration is launched First Quarter 2016 CTO FGG Website Team Broadcast & Media Contract finalised for Broadcast and Internet Rights Email First Quarter 2016 CTO FGG Rights Contracts finalised for all sporting venues, cultural venues, Gay Games Medical Facilities Email Second Quarter 2016 Medical Team FGG, HSE Village for Medical Support via HSE and Private Health Services Opening and Closing Ceremonies ticket sales; Individual Sport Spectator Technology Ticket Sales Email Second Quarter 2016 CTO FGG, ticket sales; Cultural event ticket sales are launched Team Staff Supports Staff will be hired on for Office Support and Culture Programs Email Third Quarter 2016 FGG Volunteer Recruit- Launch of Volunteer Recruitment and Training Program Email First Quarter 2017 FGG ment Team Leads for each sport will be taken on to begin training for FGG Appointment of each Red Book Standards, individual Sports Standards; regulations; and Gov- Email Second Quarter 2017 Sports Team FGG Sports Team Leads erning Bodies standards Overview of Cultural All Venues will be revisited on a value-for-money basis; their use; and Email Fourth Quarter 2017 FGG and Sports Venues FGG Red Book requirements. Overview of Opening All entertainment, performers and other relevant issues will be recon- and Closing Ceremo- Email Fourth Quarter 2017 FGG firmed on a VFM basis and nies Entertainment

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 220 Appendix G: Cultural Events CC2 CC2— The Hunt Museum, Limerick

1. VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 Venue name Street address City State / Region Postal code The Hunt Museum Rutland Street Limerick Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website +353-61- +353-61- Naomi O’Sullivan [email protected] www.huntmuseum.ie 312833 312834, Type of events to be held in CULTURAL CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS this venue: EVENTS Yes No Yes Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate

primary venue 2. VENUE FACILITIES Number of Percentage of covered Describe: skyboxes, box seats, Seating capacity seats seating space? tiers, sections? n/a n/a Percentage seating disabled- Access for disabled Available? accessible yes n/a Number of Secure parking Number of covered spaces Distance from venue cars 150 0 100m On-street parking Available? Number of spaces Distance from venue Yes 25m-500m Number of Bus/coach parking Number of covered spaces Distance from venue buses 8 coach bays 0 100m Truck parking - Large (Semis) Number of Distance from the stage and [Broadcast Television / Stage Number of covered spaces trucks loading dock Equipment] n/a Truck Parking - Small (delivery- Number of Number of covered spaces Distance from stage type) trucks n/a Loading Dock (describe: lifts, Number of Partially covered? Distance from stage platforms) bays n/a Public transportation Distance Bus Subway/Tram Train from venue 50 meters n/a 1km Other Comments

3. MEDICAL FACILITIES Medical facilities On -site? If not, where? Covered Size Running water Electricity Other details

4. OTHER VENUE FACILITIES 2018 Capacity: Can sound be heard throughout the entire venue? Sound system (Describe acoustic quality) (Does the venue have its own? Available? Can the sound system be easily controlled for rehearsals, Give details.) including simple level adjustments, adding microphones? Basic pa for announcements but additional systems can be hired yes for use at the venue but as the venue is not envisaged as one requiring such it is considered negligible at this time A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 221 CC2— The Hunt Museum, Limerick

Lighting system Can the lighting system be easily (Does the venue have its own? controlled for rehearsals, including Give details.) simple: focusing & level adjustments?

Give details of the ventilation within the Air Conditioning Available? facility. i.e., adequate cooling/heating system, windows, fans, etc.) yes Control rooms, offices, press How Give details: specific location, equipment, boxes many? intercoms? n/a Power supply, such as 3-phase hook ups. Are additional Provide details generators needed? n/a Other Facilities: including small practice rooms, large rehearsal spaces, risers...

5. SPECTATOR FACILITIES Distance from Quantity Comments event Public telephones 2 25meters Situated directly outside the museum Snack bar Vending machines Food store or Museusm has a coffee shop and 1 On site restaurant restaurant

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 222 CC2— The Limetree Theatre, Limerick

1. VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 Venue name Street address City State / Region Postal code Courtbrack Lime Tree Theatre Limerick Avenue Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website Louise Donlon +353-61-774774 [email protected] www.limetreetheatre.ie Type of events to be held in CULTURAL CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS this venue: EVENTS Yes No No Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate

primary venue 2. VENUE FACILITIES Number of Percentage of covered Seating capacity Describe: skyboxes, box seats, tiers, sections? seats seating space? 511 100% Raked auditorium over 3 levels Percentage seating Access for disabled Available? disabled-accessible yes 1% 4 disabled positions Number of Number of covered Secure parking Distance from venue cars spaces

On-street parking Available? Number of spaces Distance from venue

Number of Number of covered Bus/coach parking Distance from venue buses spaces

Truck parking - Large (Semis) Number of Number of covered Distance from the stage and loading dock [Broadcast Television / trucks spaces Stage Equipment] 0 Truck Parking - Small Number of Number of covered Distance from stage (delivery-type) trucks spaces

Loading Dock (describe: Number of Partially covered? Distance from stage lifts, platforms) bays Substantial cargo lift 6m(w) x 3m(d) x 4m(h) estimate from loading bay to stage floor. Level Yes access. SWL 5,000 Kg Parking for truck/vans available at cargo door.

Public transportation Bus Subway/Tram Train Distance from venue

Other Comments 3. MEDICAL FACILITIES

Medical facilities On -site? If not, where? Covered Size Running water Electricity Other details

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 223 CC2— The Limetree Theatre, Limerick

4. OTHER VENUE FACILITIES Capacity: Can sound be heard throughout the entire venue? Sound system (Describe acoustic quality) (Does the venue have its Available? Can the sound system be easily controlled for rehearsals, including own? Give details.) simple level adjustments, adding microphones? Yamaha LS9 console (booth & auditorium mix positions) CD, Mini disc & cassette playback 3 x D&B D12 amplifiers 2 4 x D&B D6 amplifiers Speaker system: 1 x D&B Q7 Stage right (Mounted on SR Lighting Pros Boom) 2 x D&B Q7 Central cluster (Flown on FOH PA truss) Yes 1 x D&B Q7 Stage left (Mounted on SL Lighting Pros Boom) 2 x D&B Q7 delay speakers Fixed below FOH bridge one 2 x D&B QSub subs 5 x D&B E0 front fills 4 x D&B E12 monitors Microphones: Shure BETA91A x 4 Shure SMD58-LC x 6 Shure SMD57-LC x 4 Shure DMH57-52 x 1 Shure PG81-XLR x 4 Various DI boxes, stands and XLR & Speak-on cables available Lighting system Can the lighting system be easily controlled for rehearsals, (Does the venue have its including simple: focusing & level adjustments? own? Give details.) 6 x 19 degree fixed ETC Source Four Profile 750w 16 x 26 degree fixed ETC Source Four Profile 750w 6 x 36 degree fixed ETC Source Four Profile 750w 16 x 15-30 degree zoom ETC Source Four Profile 750w 10 x 25-50 degree zoom ETC Source Four Profile 750w 24 x Selecon Rama Fresnel 1200w 8 x Selecon Arena Pebble Convex 2000w 36 x Thomas Par64 1000w (CP62) 6 x Selecon Lui 4-way 1000w cyclorama floods 2 x Robert Juliat Topaze Followspots 12 x Ignition Par 64 Floor Cans 20 x 3W LED The Lime Tree Theatre is a 16A house Various splitters, lengths of TRS, DMX, iris, gobo-holders & top-hats available on request Desk: ETC Congo enabled up to 10 universes with Rigger’s remote Yes Circuit distribution: 150 dimmable circuits distributed to facility panels throughout the house 25 non-dim desk/dmx circuits 25 independent ‘U’ circuits 3 4 onstage IWB on motorised bars each have 18 circuits (3 x 6-way IWB) running to the fly- floor Two Front-of-House gantries with easy walk-on access to level three of the building Lighting facility panels (including DMX & Data) at the following positions: Circuit distribution tbc FOH bridge one FOH bridge two Mid-auditorium boom SL Mid-auditorium boom SR Pros boom SL Pros boom SR; Stage Floor DSL; Stage Floor DSR; Stage Floor USL; Stage Floor USR; Fly Floor SL; Fly Floor SR .

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 224 CC2— The Limetree Theatre, Limerick

Give details of the ventilation within the facility. i.e., Air Conditioning Available? adequate cooling/heating system, windows, fans, etc.) Yes Full environmental control available How Control rooms, offices, press boxes Give details: specific location, equipment, intercoms? many?

Power supply, such as 3-phase hook Provide details ups. Are additional generators needed? Lighting power: 200A, 220/315V, 3 Phase Sound power: 1 x 63A , 220V single phase Rigging power: 63A 220/315V, 3

phase in grid

Other Facilities: including small practice rooms, large rehearsal spaces, risers... Backstage facilities: 2 x 10 person dressing rooms with shower & wash-hand basin 1 x Green room with capacity for 15 people (can double as a third dressing room) with lounge seating & kitchenette Video & Audio show relay to all back-stage areas 2 x toilets (disabled access) in the back-stage area

5. SPECTATOR FACILITIES Quantity Distance from event Comments Public telephones Snack bar Vending machines Food store or restaurant

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 225 CC2— Limerick City Gallery of Art

1. VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 Street Venue name City State / Region Postal code address Limerick City Pery Square Limerick Gallery of Art Contact Telephone Fax Email Website person +353-61- +353-61- Helen Carey [email protected] Gallery.limerickcity.ie 310633 310228 Type of events to be CULTURAL CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS held in this EVENTS venue: Yes No No Backup No No No venue? If backup venue, indicate primary venue 2. VENUE FACILITIES

The Gallery is housed in a two storey building with 650 square meters of exhibition space in eleven white cube spaces of varying dimensions and one large historic gallery displaying the gallery’s Permanent Collection. A major renovation during the 1990s upgraded the existing Carnegie Building and included the addition of the South Gallery, a purpose built 10 x 10 meter white cube space. Limerick City Gallery of Art is fully accessible with a ramp at the front entrance, wide doorways, a lift and disabled toilet facilities.

Public transportation Bus Subway/Tram Train Distance from venue yes no Yes (100meters from Colbert Station) The Gallery backs onto a large public park and faces on to a square with multiple public parking spaces. There is sufficient loading space for Other Comments large exhibitions but it is not envisaged that this venue will be used for events requiring large scale get-ins.

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 226 CC2— Limerick PrintMakers

1. VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 Street Venue name City State / Region Postal code address Limerick City Printmakers 5A Sarsfield Limerick Gallery & Studio Street Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website +353-61- Claire Boland [email protected] Limerickprintmakers.com 311806 Type of events to be CULTURAL CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS held in this venue: EVENTS Yes No No Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate primary venue 2. VENUE FACILITIES

The Printmakers studio and gallery is an exhibition space spread over 2 floors. It is envisaged that the printmakers will present an exhibition in tandem with the Limerick 2018 organizing committee as part of the extended cultural program and visual arts events. The gallery is an open space with street level access and the studio is a working space where visitors can participate in workshops and classes. The venue is adjacent to the market quarter and several multi storey car parks are nearby.

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 227 CC2— Ormston House, Limerick

1. VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 Venue name Street address City State / Region Postal code Ormston House Gallery 9 Patrick Street Limerick Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website Ormstonhouse.com Type of events to be held in this venue: CULTURAL EVENTS CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS Yes No No Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate primary venue 2. VENUE FACILITIES

Ormston house is a visual art gallery in Limerick city centre where we intend to hold receptions and an exhibition as part of the visual arts program. It is a gallery space over 2 floors with street level access. There is no on street parking but is situated approx. 1000 meters from a public car park.

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 228 CC2— King John’s Castle

State / Venue name Street address City Postal code Region King John’s Castle King’s Island Limerick Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website +353-61- Shannon Heritage www.shannonheritage.com 360788 Type of events to be held in CULTURAL OTHER CEREMONIES this venue: EVENTS EVENTS Yes No No Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate primary venue

VENUE FACILITIES Seating Percentage of covered seating Describe: skyboxes, box seats, Number of seats capacity space? tiers, sections? 2250 0 Access for Percentage seating disabled- Available? disabled accessible Varies on event, platform can be Yes installed or area assigned Secure Number of cars Number of covered spaces Distance from venue parking Public car park 250meters from Yes 0 venue On-street Available? Number of spaces Distance from venue parking Adjacent to main entrance and yes 250+ surrounding streets Bus/coach Number of Number of covered spaces Distance from venue parking buses 8 0 250meters The castle is currently undergoing a multi million dollar refurbishment with details of the final specifications for the venue still unavailable however, based on previous events Other here, the capacity can be deemed accurate. As an open courtyard venue, it is highly Comments adaptable to different layouts and events and has been selected for the cheer and color guard competitive events in the cultural program.

OTHER VENUE FACILITIES Capacity: Can sound be heard throughout the entire venue? Sound system (Describe acoustic quality) (Does the venue have its Available? Can the sound system be easily controlled for rehearsals, own? Give details.) including simple level adjustments, adding microphones? No Lighting system Can the lighting system be easily controlled for rehearsals, (Does the venue have its including simple: focusing & level adjustments? own? Give details.) No Give details of the ventilation within the facility. i.e., Air Conditioning Available? adequate cooling/heating system, windows, fans, etc.) Open Air Venue Air Con available for indoor spaces and dressing rooms.

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 229 CC2— King John’s Castle

Control rooms, offices, How Give details: specific location, equipment, intercoms? press boxes many? Office Space available in visitor centre and press room can

also be set up here.

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 230 CC2— The Plaza, University of Limerick

VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 Venue name Street address City State / Region Postal code University of The Plaza UL Limerick Limerick Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website Yvonne Clarke +353-61-234271 +353-61202188 [email protected] www.uch.ie Type of events to be held in this CULTURAL CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS venue: EVENTS No Yes Yes Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate primary venue VENUE FACILITIES Number of Percentage of covered Describe: skyboxes, box Seating capacity seats seating space? seats, tiers, sections? 0 0 Percentage seating Access for disabled Available? disabled-accessible Disabled platform installed yes for event Number of Secure parking Number of covered spaces Distance from venue cars 1000 0 onsite On-street parking Available? Number of spaces Distance from venue n/a Number of Bus/coach parking Number of covered spaces Distance from venue buses 15 0 onsite Truck parking - Large (Semis) Number of Distance from the stage and [Broadcast Television / Stage Number of covered spaces trucks loading dock Equipment] 2 onsite Truck Parking - Small Number of Number of covered spaces Distance from stage (delivery-type) trucks

Loading Dock (describe: lifts, Number of Partially covered? Distance from stage platforms) bays 1 yes Public transportation Bus Subway/Tram Train Distance from venue Yes n/a n/a The Plaza will be a cordoned off area that will act as an arena for the Other Comments closing ceremony. The capacity

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 231 CC2— The Plaza, University of Limerick

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 232 CC2— Georgian House and Garden

1. VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 State / Venue name Street address City Postal code Region Georgian House and Garden Pery Square Limerick Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website Barney Sheehan +353-61-314130 http://www.georgianhouseandgarden.ie Type of events to be held in CULTURAL CEREMON OTHER this venue: EVENTS IES EVENTS Yes No No

2. VENUE FACILITIES The Georgian House and Garden is an intimate and luxurious venue where the 25th Anniversary Lecture will be held. It has a seating capacity for 60 and a garden reception will be held directly after the event. The facilities are all provided on site and the event is envisaged as a small scale ticketed evening with a specific target audience. On street parking is available outside the venue and is located within a short walk of all major transport links.

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 233 CC2— The White House Bar, Limerick

1. VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 Postal Venue name Street address City State / Region code 52, O’Connell White House Bar Limerick Street Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website Barney Sheehan +353-61-412377 [email protected] Type of events to be held in CULTURAL CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS this venue: EVENTS Yes No No Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate primary venue 2. VENUE FACILITIES

The White House bar is a renowned bar and poetry venue in Limerick City. It is envisaged that both the bar and the street outside (weather permitting) will be used for the preliminary rounds of the poetry slam. The street will be closed off and a temporary stage erected with a PA system provided by the White House Poets. There is no on street parking but the venue is near to several public car parks and transport links from the Village.

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 234 CC2— UCH, University of Limerick

VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 Venue name Street address City State / Region Postal code Foundation University Concert Hall Limerick Building, UL Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website Yvonne Clarke +353-61-234271 +353-61202188 [email protected] www.uch.ie Type of events to be held in CULTURAL EVENTS CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS this venue: Yes No Yes Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate primary venue VENUE FACILITIES Number of Percentage of covered Describe: skyboxes, box seats, Seating capacity seats seating space? tiers, sections? 1097 100% Percentage seating Access for disabled Available? disabled-accessible yes Number of Number of covered Secure parking Distance from venue cars spaces 1000 0 onsite On-street parking Available? Number of spaces Distance from venue n/a Number of Number of covered Bus/coach parking Distance from venue buses spaces 15 0 onsite Truck parking - Large (Semis) Number of Number of covered Distance from the stage and [Broadcast Television / trucks spaces loading dock Stage Equipment] 2 onsite Truck Parking - Small Number of Number of covered Distance from stage (delivery-type) trucks spaces

Loading Dock (describe: Number of Partially covered? Distance from stage lifts, platforms) bays Onsite. Via store platform S\L 1 yes level access. Doors 3m x 3.2m

Public transportation Bus Subway/Tram Train Distance from venue Yes n/a n/a Other Comments

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 235 CC2— UCH, University of Limerick

OTHER VENUE FACILITIES 2018 Capacity: Can sound be heard throughout the entire venue? Sound system (Describe acoustic quality) (Does the venue have Available? Can the sound system be easily controlled for rehearsals, its own? Give details.) including simple level adjustments, adding microphones? Venue has excellent acoustics designed for orchestral and choral performances. Yamaha SPX 2000 Professional Multi-Effects Processor Yamaha SPX 2000 Digital Reverberator Klark-Teknik DN530 Creative Quad Gate Klark-Teknik DN540 Creative Quad Comp IMG Stage Line CD-110 Klark-Teknik DN360 Graphic Equaliser Klark-Teknik Square ONE Graphic Klark-Teknik Square ONE Graphic EMO Power Distribution System

Microphones:

6 x SM58’s 6 x Shure Beta 57’s 2 x AKG 451 condensers

Control:

Netmax N800 System controller

Amplification: 12 x CPS 2.12

Yes Speaker System:

Mono Hang (Centre Cluster) 9 x EV XLD 281 2 x XCS 312 subs

Stage fills

8 x EV XLD 281 2 x EV TX2181 subs 4 x FRI 2082 lip fills

Monitoring:

4 x EV fm-1202(wedges) 5 x Dynacord CMX 15

Choir Area

2 x EV F 1152

Balconies:

2 x Dynacord TS 400 2 x EV F 1152

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 236 CC2— UCH, University of Limerick

Lighting system Can the lighting system be easily controlled for rehearsals, including (Does the venue have its simple: focusing & level adjustments? own? Give details.) 1 x Strand 520i (Genius Pro )

POWER: 96 Ch. EC 90 MD PC patch interface.

Signal: DMX available from control room

BARS: 4 x O\S lighting pre-wired bars motorised ( 1,000kg)

F.O.H. 2 x F.O.H. bridge positions

BOOMS: 2 x auditorium boom positions S\L + S\R

HOUSE LIGHT CONTROL: 12 presets with variable time options. Master override in Control room.

CIRCUITS: FOH 1 Circ 1 - 16 (16) 87 + 88 (20A) + ND 1 FOH 2 Circ 17 -32 (16) 89 + 90 (20A) + ND 2 Boom A Circ 38 - 42 (5) Boom B Circ 33 - 37 (5)

LX 1 Circ 43 - 52 (10) N.D 3 + 16A Supply

LX 3 Circ 53 - 62 (10) 91 + 92 (20A)+ N.D 4 + Ind 16A

Lx 6 Circ 63 - 72 (10) 93 + 94 (20A) + N.D 5 + Ind 16A

LX 9 Circ 73 -78 (6) + Ind 16A supply Dips S\R Circ 82 - 86 (5) ND 8 + Ind 16A Dips S\L Circ 79 - 83 (5) ND 6 + Ind 16A Dips USR Circ 84 - 86 (3) 95 - 96 (20A) ND 9 16A Dips USL Circ 79 - 81 (3) 95 + 96 (20A) ND 7 Ind 16A Non Dim Circuits: There are 9 ND circuits laced throughout. These are rocker switch controlled from beside desk. Independents located Throughout. Focusing: FOH Bridges === access from grid. On stage bars: Alloy tower 40’ with out-riggers LANTERNS: 6 x 2K variable beam 9\15 cadenza profiles. 26 x 1.2K variable beam 18\32 36 x 1.2K Cantata fresnels with B\D 18 x 1K Par-cans . House Dimmer number in Blue. Total number of circuits on bar in Red

FOH 1 Circ 1 to 16 and 87 + 88 (18) FOH 2 Circ 17 to 32 and 89 + 90 (18) Boom A Circ 38 - 42 (5) Boom B Circ 33 - 37 (5)

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 237 CC2— UCH, University of Limerick

FOH 1 Circ 1 to 16 and 87 + 88 (18) FOH 2 Circ 17 to 32 and 89 + 90 (18) Boom A Circ 38 - 42 (5) Boom B Circ 33 - 37 (5)

LX 1 Circ 43 - 52 (10) LX 2 Circ 53 - 62 and 91 + 92 (12) LX 3 Circ 63 - 72 and 93 + 94 (12) LX 4 Circ 73 -78 (6)

Dips S\R Circ 82 - 86 (5) Dips S\L Circ 79 - 83 (5) Dips USR Circ 84 - 86 and 95 + 96 (5) Dips USL Circ 79 - 81 and 95 + 96 (5)

Additional Lanterns: Extra lanterns and equipment may be hired-in. Give details of the ventilation within the facility. Air Conditioning Available? i.e., adequate cooling/heating system, windows, fans, etc.) Yes Full environmental control via control room How Give details: specific location, equipment, Control rooms, offices, press boxes many? intercoms? 1 control room and 2 press boxes glass fronted either side. Office facilities available adjacent to box office Power supply, such as 3-phase hook ups. Are additional generators Provide details needed? 96 Ch. EC 90 MD PC patch interface Other Facilities: including small practice rooms, large rehearsal spaces, risers... WINGS: S\R 24’ x 20’ S\L 25’ x 15’ EXTENSION STAGE: Available by removing 1st row of seats DRESSING ROOMS: 5 Dressing rooms available directly behind the stage platform to S\R + S|L

3 x 7 person ( 1 en-suite) 2 x 10 person ( 1 ensuite) Overspill changing areas located elsewhere in the building Rehearsal space also available elsewhere in the building SPECTATOR FACILITIES Quantity Distance from event Comments Public telephones N/A Snack bar N/A Vending machines N/A Food store or restaurant Restaurant/cafe onsite incl. bar onsite Fully licensed bar A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 238 CC2— UCH, University of Limerick

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 239 CC2— Thomond Park, Limerick

1. VENUE DETAILS Limerick 2018 Street Venue name City State / Region Postal code address Thomond Park Limerick Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website Angela Foley 061 421100 [email protected] www.thomondpark.ie Type of events to be CULTURAL CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS held in this venue: EVENTS Yes Yes No Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate primary venue 2. VENUE FACILITIES Percentage of Number of Describe: skyboxes, box seats, tiers, Seating capacity covered seating seats sections? space? Hospitality level in East stand can cater for 1100 pax for seated banquet style dinner or 1500 pax standing

16 boxes with 15 seats 15003 100% 1 box with 45 seats Thomond suite with 216 seats directly outside Three other suites available with seating in stand

Percentage seating Access for disabled Available? disabled-accessible Yes 1% Can be more if required Number of Number of covered Secure parking Distance from venue cars spaces 14 in stadium 0 0km 750 beside stadium On-street parking Available? Number of spaces Distance from venue No Number of Number of covered Bus/coach parking Distance from venue buses spaces 50 0km Truck parking - Large (Semis) Number of Number of covered Distance from the stage and loading [Broadcast Television / trucks spaces dock Stage Equipment] 8 0 50m Truck Parking - Small Number of Number of covered Distance from stage (delivery-type) trucks spaces 8 0 50m Loading Dock Number of Partially covered? Distance from stage (describe: lifts, bays A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 240 CC2— Thomond Park, Limerick

Public transportation Bus Subway/Tram Train Distance from venue 1 Thomond Park Stadium runs a park and ride service from 6 locations around Other Comments the city on event days. This links in with city centre car parks where there are over 4700 parking spaces available for patrons at reduced event rates. 3. MEDICAL FACILITIES 4. OTHER VENUE FACILITIES Medical On-site? If Running Covered Size Electricity Other details facilities not, where? water 10m x Thomond Park has one medical 3 Yes Yes Yes 5m each and two first aid rooms on site. Capacity: Can sound be heard throughout the entire Sound system venue? (Describe acoustic quality) (Does the venue have its Available? Can the sound system be easily controlled for own? Give details.) rehearsals, including simple level adjustments, adding microphones? Thomond Park Stadium has a purpose built PAVA system that can be heard throughout the stadium both internally Yes Yes and externally. It has the flexibility to be adjusted and microphones added. Lighting system Can the lighting system be easily controlled for (Does the venue have its rehearsals, including simple: focusing & level own? Give details.) adjustments? The lighting system is designed to light the stadium with Yes 1600 lux for matches. Any other production lights would normally be hired in on an event by event basis. Give details of the ventilation within the facility. i.e., Air Conditioning Available? adequate cooling/heating system, windows, fans, etc.) 10 AHU’s and 15 ACU’s provide heating and cooling for Yes Yes the stadium. Control rooms, offices, How Give details: specific location, equipment, intercoms? press boxes many? 1 Control room East stand level B 3 offices East Stand level A & B

1Press box West stand level C 1Press conference room East Stand level A Power supply, such as 3- phase hook ups. Are Provide details additional generators needed?

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 241 CC2— Thomond Park, Limerick

Normal match/event day operations are covered by the Thomond Park stadium has a number of 3 phase hook ups. stadiums electrical supply Additional generators would be required depending on power however if a heavy load is consumption required for any reason separate generators would be required. Other Facilities: including small practice rooms, large rehearsal spaces, risers... Thomond Park Stadium offers a comprehensive range of modern conference and hospitality facilities.

The Stadium offers exceptional flexibility to accommodate stand- alone events or events where there is a combination of meetings, conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and parties, in one or more suites.

Five state-of-the-art event suites can be adapted and tailored to suit any type of event. The spacious Thomond Suite features glass facades providing natural daylight with panoramic views of the stadium and pitch. This suite also has its own entrance with space for registration and reception areas. All suites have inbuilt state-of- the-art audio-visual systems for any display and technological requirements.

5. SPECTATOR FACILITIES Quantity Distance from event Comments Public telephones 2 100m Rarely used Snack bar 13 Internal Vending machines 9 Internal Food store or restaurant 1 Internal

A Thousand Welcomes For a Thousand Dreams Limerick 2018 | 242 CC2— The Milk Market/Big Top

Venue name Street address City State / Region Postal code The Milk Market Big Top Milk Market Limerick Contact person Telephone Fax Email Website Mick Dolan +353-85-8512397 [email protected] Type of events to be held in this CULTURAL EVENTS CEREMONIES OTHER EVENTS venue: Yes (Parties) No No Backup venue? No No No If backup venue, indicate primary venue

VENUE FACILITIES Seating Describe: skyboxes, box seats, tiers, Number of seats Percentage of covered seating space? capacity sections? 750 (standing) Access for Available? Percentage seating disabled-accessible disabled Varies on event, platform can be installed Yes or area assigned Secure Number of cars Number of covered spaces Distance from venue parking Yes 0 Public car park 250meters from venue On-street Available? Number of spaces Distance from venue parking Adjacent to main entrance and yes 250+ surrounding streets Bus/coach Number of buses Number of covered spaces Distance from venue parking 8 0 250meters The Market Big top will form the central point of the opening block party. It has access from 3 sides Other and the streets around will be closed to traffic. The surrounding clubs and pubs will play host to Comments various acts and dj’s giving the entire area a festival and carnival atmosphere with the Big Top hosting the headline acts of the party with big screens relaying performances on the streets outside.

OTHER VENUE FACILITIES Capacity: Can sound be heard throughout the entire venue? Sound system (Describe acoustic quality) (Does the venue have its Available? Can the sound system be easily controlled for rehearsals, including own? Give details.) simple level adjustments, adding microphones? No Sound system will be hired in for the event Lighting system Can the lighting system be easily controlled for rehearsals, including (Does the venue have its simple: focusing & level adjustments? own? Give details.) No Lighting rigs and lanterns will be hired for the event Give details of the ventilation within the facility. i.e., adequate Air Conditioning Available? cooling/heating system, windows, fans, etc.) Open Air Venue Control rooms, offices, press How Give details: specific location, equipment, intercoms? boxes many? There is office space on site and press can be accomodated in the

venue also

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Appendix H—Additional Accommodation Information

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Appendix H—Accommodation Availability

HOTEL BEDS CARAVAN CAMPSITES 5* 4* 3* 2* 1* Total Premises Pitches Clare 196 1053 3742 483 30 5504 Clare 5 254 Cork 917 5330 3570 714 53 10584 Cork 17 865 Galway 288 4246 5565 517 140 10756 Galway 5 240 Kerry 1254 5061 6131 172 38 12656 Kerry 15 968 Limerick 368 2053 2687 87 0 5195 Limerick 1 28 Tipperary 0 735 883 261 64 1943 Tipperary 7 232 3023 18478 22578 2234 325 46638 50 2587

GUESTHOUSES HOSTELS SELF CATERING PROPERTIES Premises Rooms Beds Premises Beds Premises Units Clare 21 184 377 Clare 13 698 Clare 28 616 Cork 26 357 781 Cork 14 920 Cork 34 800 Galway 24 239 531 Galway 15 983 Galway 9 259 Kerry 52 636 1384 Kerry 23 1178 Kerry 65 1342 Limerick 3 49 99 Limerick 1 96 Limerick 4 114 Tipperary 4 27 55 Tipperary 4 116 Tipperary 8 186 130 1492 3227 70 3991 148 3317

BED & BREAKFASTS Premises Rooms Beds Clare 138 578 1423 Cork 212 900 2248 Galway 227 1021 2586 Kerry 289 1269 3151 Limerick 48 205 484 Source: Failte Ireland, Accommodation Capacity by County 2012. Tipperary 66 272 680 http://www.failteireland.ie/FailteIreland/media/WebsiteStructure/ 980 4245 10572 Documents/3_Research_Insights/1_Sectoral_SurveysReports/Accommodation-Capacity-2012.pdf? ext=.pdf

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Appendix I - Experience Limerick!

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Appendix J - Colour Variations of the Limerick 2018 Logo

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Appendix K - A Selection of Hosted Events in UL Arena

A Selection of Hosted Events Boxing Harvard vs. Yale vs. UL Community Games Cross Campus Events & Visiting Teams: European Title Fights – Andy Lee / Big Bang Casey / Regionals His Holiness the Dali Lama. Approx. 3000 Visitors All shown live on National TV Astroturf Special Olympic Games. Approx. 10000 Athletes & Volunteers Basketball Great Limerick Run Marathon Hockey – Inter Provincial & Inter Varsity Harlem Globetrotters Joey Hannon Triathlon – National Series Super league Basketball Synthetic 3G Paralympics Ireland Vietnamese Paralympic Squad Badminton Various Soccer (FIFA Approved 2 Star) World Medical Games International Amputee Football (FIFA Approved Senior & Junior National Championships World Student Cross-Country 2 Star) Regional Championships Munster Rugby / New Zealand All Blacks/ Australian RFU All Ireland League Rugby Union (IRB Approved) Various English Premiership Rugby Union Volleyball Gaelic Games Various (GAA Approved) Order of Malta Games National League National Concert Hall Various Concerts Martial Arts National Bodybuilding Championships (NABBA) National 50m Swimming Pool: Mixed Martial Arts Irish Long Course Nationals International Taekwondo Annual National Long Course Events National Division 2 Short Course Rowing Down Syndrome World Championships Indoor Rowing Championships approx.500 Ireland High Performance Swimming Centre OUTDOOR: Visiting teams include Dutch & Great Britain National squads Notre Dame & Villanova Universities Pitches (Grass)

Waterpolo Rugby Union (Various Teams/ Games) Kennedy Cup. National u14 approx. 800 players European Junior Men’s Qualifiers National Softball Championships Irish Senior Cup (Annual) Republic of Ireland National Squad Irish u/19 Cup (Annual) National Academy Track & Field

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