USA Weightlifting Events Webinar December 2, 2014 National Association of Sports Commissions
-
Upload
wilma-farmer -
Category
Documents
-
view
22 -
download
0
description
Transcript of USA Weightlifting Events Webinar December 2, 2014 National Association of Sports Commissions
About USA Weightlifting
• Member of the United States Olympic Committee, International Weightlifting Federation, Pan American Weightlifting Federation.
• 2015 World Championship Host (Houston, Texas). 2014 Pan American Junior Host (Reno, Nevada).
• Record current membership, and record recent growth.
• 5 record sized events in 2013, including the largest senior Weightlifting event in the World, the American Open in Dallas, Texas.
• An NGB going through a period of change, and growth.
• Developing new programs to achieve further growth, and ultimately Olympic medal performances.
Our Events• Historic Five National Championships (Owned & Operated)
• National Championships (2014 Host: Salt Lake City, Utah)• American Open (2013 Host: Dallas, Texas)• National Youth (0-17) (2013 Host: St Joseph, Missouri)• National University (18-28) (2013 Host: Johnson City, Tennessee)• National Juniors (0-20) (2014 Host: Aurora, Colorado).
• Future International Bids – 2015-2018• Openly looking for partners for IWF International Bids.
• World Youth Invitational (13U/15U) – (Owned & Operated)• 2014 Bid Open, closing December 31st.
• Youth Cup Program• New for 2014.
• High School & Middle School Program• New for 2014.
What is USA Weightlifting Seeking?
USA Weightlifting looks at three main pillars when looking at a bid;
Finance
Legacy
Member Experience.
What support does USA Weightlifting seek from a CVB or Sports Commission?
Support (LOC, Financial, VIK)
Hotels, aggressively rated.
Transportation, particularly Airport Transportation.
Marketing & Sponsorship, volunteers etc.
See Hot Buttons in bid package.
USA Weightlifting: Q&A
Contact
719-866-3386 (Office), 719-200-6020 (Cell).
Director – Events & Programs