REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

2019 National Youth

Championships

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YEAR 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

CITY St. Joseph, MO Daytona Beach, FL

Bloomington, MN

Austin, TX Atlanta, GA Grand Rapids, MI

# ATHLETES 372 531 606 733 810 TBD

- Move-in on Wednesday- Training of athletes on Thursday- Competition on Fri, Sat and Sun- Move out on Sunday night- Most participants will book 3 room nights.

2018 USA WEIGHTLIFTING DOMESTIC EVENTS

National Junior Championships February 15-18 Spokane, WA

American Open Series 1 March 1-4 Columbus, OH

National University & U25 Championships April 19-22 Ogden, UT

2018 USAW National Championships May 24-27 Overland Park, KS

National Youth Championships June 14-17 Grand Rapids, MI

American Open Series 2 July 26-29 Valley Forge, PA

American Open Series 3 September 13-16 Las Vegas, NV

American Open Championships December 6-9 Milwaukee, WI

2018 Calendar

Estimated room pick-up

2019 National Youth Championships

Days of the week Contracted pick-up

Wednesday 100

Thursday 300

Friday 450

Saturday 450

Sunday 150

Proposed dates for the event are: Jun 13th to Jun 16th, 2019.We accept proposals for one week down and one up also.

The ideal DESTINATION partner

•Proximity to a major airport, with transportation arrangements;

•Strong and engaged local weightlifting community;

•Excellent relationship and partnership with the local weightlifting community;

The ideal DESTINATION partner

•Bid fee of significant cost mitigations of:

• $10,000 or greater for 2019 National Youth Championships;

•Media, Marketing and Sport Development plan for the sport in the host city;

The ideal VENUE partner

• Preferably, venue and headquarters hotel within walking distance;

• Around 40,000sqft continuous for COMPETITION SPACE;

• Around 9,000sqft for TRAINING SPACE (in a different room);

• Break out rooms for USADA, Weigh-in Area (x4), Referees Hospitality room and Check Scale;

• Complimentary minimal 15MB wired upload internet speed;

• Wireless internet available to audience;

• Easily accessible loading dock;

The ideal VENUE partner

• Adjustable and clear lighting;

• Provision for bleacher seating for 600 spectators;

• Parking passes for volunteers and USAW staff;

• No rental cost or mitigated rental cost;

• Complimentary waste and water services;

• Minimal ceiling high of 21ft.

The ideal HOTEL partner

• Competition venue within walking distance;

• Rate below $119 per night, with a significant discount from the market rate;

• $ amount in room rebate included for USAW;

• 10 complimentary rooms for USAW events staff through the duration of the event;

• 12 discounted rooms for USAW Referees (prices below the agreed rate);

• Complimentary room for check scale;

• No attrition clause;

Important Deadlines

• USAW will receive proposals until Dec 18th

• The winning bid will be announced by Jan 31st 2019.

• All cities, hotels, venues and partners are more than welcome to reach out USAW’s Senior Events Manager at anytime in order to discuss the bid.

Questions? • Pedro Meloni – Senior Events Manager

• pedro.meloni@usaweightlifting.org

• 719-290-4427

• We strongly recommend Cities and Local Organizing Committees to provide their best possible offer at the first time of asking;