2015 Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure

Skating Championships

Presented By:

Proposal To Host:

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second-largest city, is home to

over 250,000 residents. A three-time All America City, Fort

Wayne was named “One of the Best Cities for Minor League

Sports” by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal.

Our community acknowledges and appreciates high level

competition.

Past fi gure skating competitions have been impressed by

Fort Wayne’s ability to put on effective events. In fact, Fort

Wayne was chosen to host the Indiana State Competition in

November 2013.

As a community, we offer a big city feel, with a small town

atmosphere. Not to mention, Fort Wayne’s high quality and

lower cost amenities, and cleanliness and friendliness of

community, sets our city apart from our counterparts.

Accessible by major interstate highways and an international

airport, it’s easy to see why Fort Wayne is one of the

Midwest’s most central and convenient locations.

Fort Wayne’s convenient location makes us an ideal sports competition destination.

“Location is a big advantage to hosting events in Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne is centrally located, is easy for visitors to navigate, and there are tons of hotels to choose from. And the people in Fort Wayne love sports and know how to support them.” — Terry Stefankiewicz, Executive Director, Shindigz National Soccer Festivals Inc.

Our Bid Summary

Bid To Host 2015 Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships

Fort Wayne, Indiana has a lot much to offer the 2015 Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships. We‘re excited at the opportunity to host this prestigious competition.

From our great location and our new world-class facilities, Fort Wayne would make a great fi t for the 2015 Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships.

What Fort Wayne Can Offer the 2015 Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships

You Asked For... What Fort Wayne Can Offer...

Premier Competition Venue = New facility offers 3 NHL sized ice rinks, spectator seating and observatory restaurant

Convenient Location = Easily accessible from around the Midwest, airport and major interstate highways

Convenient Lodging, Affordable Hotels = Ice rink shares parking lot with 60-room hotel, plus six hotels within 5 miles of facility

Fort Wayne lodging is generally 15% less than other major cities

Experienced Local Organizing Committee = Hosts to US Pairs Camp (June 2013), Tri-State Memorial Championships (April, 2011)

Battle of the Blades (April 2013), Indiana State Competition (Nov. 2013)

Host Application = See Attached PDF

Message from Visit Fort Wayne

June 4, 2013

Bob DunlopSenior DirectorU.S. Figure Skating20 First StreetColorado Springs, CO 80906

Dear Mr. Dunlop,

The city of Fort Wayne, Indiana would be honored to host the 2015 Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships. The Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club, Lutheran Health SportsCenter and Visit Fort Wayne are all committed to providing a championship experience for all skaters and their families.

Our facility is available for each of your October 2014 dates. We have the fl exibility to hold the competition on whichever date best suits your needs. Lutheran Health SportsCenter has successfully hosted many large events since opening in March 2010 including the US Figure Skating Pairs Camp in 2012 and 2013. We will also be hosting the US Curling As-sociation Arena Club Championships in July 2013 and look forward to hosting many more national events in the future.

The new Lutheran Health Ice Center is a state-of-the-art ice arena that opened in 2010. LHSC features 3 NHL sized ice surfaces, a full-service restaurant and bar, complimentary meeting and party rooms. The ice facility shares a parking lot with a fi rst-class hotel, making it simple for participants to walk back and forth during resting periods. LHSC is also near several dining, shopping and family entertainment options, including Indiana’s second largest shopping mall, Glenbrook Square.

Located in the heart of the Midwest, Fort Wayne is centrally located near several major cities and major interstate highways, making it an easy accessible destination for competitors, their families and fans. As Indiana’s second largest city, we’re a growing and vibrant community, but still hold our community values.

Thank you for your consideration of our bid to host the U.S. Figure Skating 2015 Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sincerely,

Corey FordSports Sales ManagerVisit Fort Wayne

Indiana Council ofFigure Skating Clubs

June 4, 2013

Bob Dunlop, Senior DirectorU.S. Figure Skating

Dear Mr. Dunlop,

I want to add my support to Fort Wayne’s bid to host the 2015 Great Lake Figure Skating Regional Championships.

Our city’s new Lutheran Health Ice Center will be a fantastic space for both competitors and spectators alike.

The Fort Wayne Figure Skating Club has new leadership on their board. Along with the expertise of Alena Lunin, the club is generating new skaters and a renewed interest in fi gure skating in our region.

Putting the Regionals in Fort Wayne would help the club, our city and our state increase media publicity for our mutual cause - growing interest in fi gure skating.

I encourage you to select Fort Wayne for the 2015 Great Lakes Regional Championships.

Sincerely,

Madelane Elston, President Indiana Council of Figure Skating Clubs

Local Organization Committee:Alena Lunin, Event Chair

AAlena Lunin

Canlan Ice Sports Programs Manager/ Skating Director

E-Mail: alunin@icesports.com Phone: (260)387-6614 ext.108

Organizing/Hosting competitions and other events:2013 "US National Pairs Camp" & "Team USA Camp" - Event Chair2013 "Battle of the Blades - Competition Chair2013 “Indiana State” – Competition Chair2012 "US National Pairs Camp" - Event Coordinator/Chair2011-2013 "Golden Ice Fest" - Competition Chair 2011 “Tri-States” Event coordinator2004-2013 FSC Clubs Annual Ice Shows and Exhibitions

Coaching Experience:PSA Senior Rated Coach

2011-2013 US Figure Skating Member of Pairs CommitteeCoach of US National Championship Champions/ MedalistsCoach of US Junior National Championship MedalistsCoach of Pacific Coast and Midwestern Sectional ChampionsCoach of Central Pacific, Northwest and EGL Regional Champions

Professional Experience:1989-1991 “The Best of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean” Tour England, Australia, Kong-Kong1992-1994 " Euro Stars on Ice “Germany 1994-1998 "Stageworks Worldwide Production" England

Major achievements: International Master of Sport Ranked pair skater 1984-1988 "URRS National Team Member1985 Junior World Championship Bronze Medalist1984 Junior Grand Prix - Silver Medalist (Germany) 1986 "Moscow News" Grand Prix - 6 Place1988 URRS National Cup Championship Bronze Medalist

Local Organization Committee:Helen M. Best, Event Board Member

Helen M. Best Adult Skater

Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club Present Work and Responsibilities:

Music/Band/Choir Teacher, Music Department Head – Central Lutheran School, New Haven Coordinate concerts and music programs for our school

Skating Achievements:

Adult Silver FS test Adult Gold Moves test Bronze dance test plus 2 Pre-Silver USFS Competitor 1999-present Four time Indiana State adult Bronze/Silver Champion Three time Adult Midwestern medalist 2009 Adult Bronze Dance Champion – Adult Nationals 2012 5th place Adult Silver Free Style – Adult Nationals

Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club Experience:

2004-2006 Board Vice President 2006-2008 Board President 2008 Selected and cut music for spring ice show FWISC Annual “Springtime Spectacular “ competition co-chair “Indiana State” Competition Volunteers Chair Volunteered as an announcer, in the accounting room, registration table, and ice monitor at several competitions

Local Organization Committee

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Organization Responsibilities

Lutheran Health SportsCenter

Lutheran Health SportsCenter3869 Ice WayFort Wayne, IN 46805260-387-6614www.icesports.com/fortwayne

The Lutheran Health SportsCenter is a new ice facility located on Fort Wayne’s north side. The facility is the largest new ice arena in the state of Indiana.

The fi rst-class venue features 3 NHL sized ice surfaces (85’ x 200’) and offers amenities you won’t fi nd at just any other ice rink. A full-service restaurant and bar, the Thirsty Penguin, overlooks all ice surfaces and keeps spectators warm and comfortable during competitive action

Each ice surface has four locker rooms – complete with showers and bathrooms. The ice rink is located within minutes of Fort Wayne’s largest supply of dining, shopping, lodging and entertainment options.

Facility Features

• 3 NHL sized ice rinks (85’ x 200’)• World-class fi gure skating instruction on staff• 12 Locker Rooms• Full-service bar and restaurant overlooking rinks• Competition meeting and organization rooms• Large free parking lot between ice rink and hotel

Previous Events Hosted

• Battle of the Blades, April 2013

• U.S. Figure Skating Pairs Camp, June 2013

• Tri-State Championsip, April 2011

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Activities & Dining

Visit Fort Wayne strongly believes the competition experience

doesn’t have to end following the event. Fort Wayne offers many

activities for groups of all sizes to enjoy either during the day or

evening hours.

With countless dining options, Fort Wayne offers over 50

restaurants just minutes away from the Lutheran Health

SportsCenter. Located just down the street from the ice rink sits

Glenbrook Square, Indiana’s second largest shopping mall.

Following dinner, take your group to one of our several

entertainment options, including Crazy Pinz, Sky Zone, Lazer X,

Ultra Zone or Putt-Putt.

Looking for a late-night bar option? Try Club Soda, JK’s

O’Donnell’s Irish Pub, Henry’s or several other great selections,

before dancing the night away at Columbia Street West and

Flashbacks Night Club.

There are so many things to do in Fort Wayne waiting for

competitors, coaches and families. We can easily offer

suggestions to create an outstanding off-site itinerary.

Lutheran Health SportsCenter Area

Transportation

Visit Fort Wayne understands tournament organizers do not want a location where their attendees must drive many, many hours just to get to their event.

Fort Wayne is conveniently located in northeast Indiana, only a few hours’ drive from the Midwest cities of Chicago, Detroit, Toledo and Indianapolis, plus many towns in-between. It’s easily accessible by I-69, I-80, as well as, US highways 30 and 24 or state highways 27 and 3.

By air, Fort Wayne has approximately 30 arrivals per day on American, Delta, US Air, United and Allegiant airlines, with connections to direct connections to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Minneapolis, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Ft. Myers and Tampa-St. Petersburg.

The Fort Wayne International Airport has been recognized as the ‘friendliest airport in America” by USA Today, and is just a short drive to the Lutheran Health SportsCenter.

“The nation’s friendliest airport.” - USA Today

We would love to host you in Fort Wayne!

We are eager to host the 2015 Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships in Fort Wayne and look forward to making it the best competition possible!

Feel free to contact Corey Ford with any additional questions. We look forward to working with you and your group!

Please contact:

Visit Fort Wayne927 S. Harrison StreetFort Wayne, IN 46802www.VisitFortWayne.com1-800-767-7752

Corey FordGroup Sales Managercorey@visitfortwayne.com260-424-3700