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BIDMANUAL
FortheYears2015 2016
USAT National Championships
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSANDCOMMENTARY
ThisbidmanualandbidapplicationarebasedonthedemandsinthesportofTaekwondo. This
bidmanualandtheaccompanyingapplicationisrelevanttothebiddingprocessfortheyear
2015and
beyond.
It
also
addresses
the
current
and
projected
needs
of
USA
TAEKWONDO
for
theUSATNationalChampionshipsevent.UpdatesandchangesintheneedsofUSA
TAEKWONDOwillbepostedasdeemednecessary. PleasecontactUSATforthelatestbid
manualbeforesubmittingabid.
USATAEKWONDOalsohoststheU.S.OpenTaekwondoChampionshipsandvariousTeamTrials
eachyear. Forthoseinterestedinbiddingontheseevents,pleasedownloadtheappropriate
bidmanual. TheUSATAEKWONDOeventstructureisdetailedbelow.
EVENTSTRUCTURE
StateChampionships
Jan 1 to April 30
StateChampionships
Jan 1 to April 30
StateChampionships
Jan 1 to April 30
StateChampionships
Jan 1 to April 30
USATNATIONALCHAMPIONSHIPS
June/July
Estimated4000athletes&1500coaches
OLYMPIC,PANAMGAMES,WORLDCUP,
NATIONAL,JUNIOR
NATIONAL,
U
24
AND
JUNIOR
PREP
TEAM
TRIALS
AsNeeded
Accordingtoprocedures
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
SECTION1: EventOverview/HistoryofEvents 4
SECTION2: TaekwondoOverview 6
SECTION3: Host(City)Involvement 7
SECTION4: HowtheHostCityBenefits 9
SECTION5: USATAEKWONDOExpectationsoftheHostCity 11
SECTION6: VenueRequirements 15
SECTION7: Housing/HotelRequirements 21
SECTION8: Staffing 25
SECTION9: BidApplication/SiteSelectionProcedures 26
APPENDIX: 40
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SECTION1
INTRODUCTORYOVERVIEW/HISTORYOFEVENTS
TheBidManual
Thismanualwillfamiliarizethepotentialbidderwith(1)USATAEKWONDO, (2)the
requirementsofhostingtheUSATNationalChampionships,and(3)theprocessforfilingaBid
Application. Onceahostcityhasbeenawardedtheevent,thismanualcanbeconvertedintoa
basicplanningandoperationsmanual. Itcanalsobeavaluabletoolforthehostorganization
withtheirplanningeffortsandsubsequentprogramoperation.
TheBidApplication
Theapplicationisinaquestionnaireformatandrespondstotherequestsandrequirements
outlinedintheBidManual. InadditiontothesubmittaloftheBidApplication,prospective
hostsarebeingaskedtoattachothermaterialsandinformation. Theseareimportant
supplementstothetotalfactfindingprocessUSATAEKWONDOneedsinordertomaketheir
bestinformeddecision.
TheUnitedStatesOlympicCommittee(USOC)recognizesUSATAEKWONDO(USAT)astheNationalGoverningBody(NGB)forthesportofTaekwondointheUnitedStates. Aprimary
functionoftheNGBistoconductnationaleventsinitssport. OneoftheseeventsforUSA
TAEKWONDOistheUSATNationalChampionships.
TheUSATNationalChampionships
USATAEKWONDO
(USAT)
conducts
the
USAT
National
Championships
on
an
annual
basis.
The
USATNationalChampionshipsisthepremierTaekwondoeventforpractitionersrangingfrom
age6to99. ThisisthelargestsingleTaekwondocompetitionintheworld. In2012,over3,700
Taekwondoathletesandcoachesparticipatedinthisevent.
Theeventitselfincludes67daysofcompetitionand1daysofregistration/checkin.
Competitorswillcompeteononeofthedaysofcompetition,dependingonthecompetition
schedule.
Theeventusuallytakesplaceoverthe4th
ofJulyHolidayandbringsoutmanyfamilieswhotake
thisopportunitytomakeavacationofthewholeactivity. Totalparticipationoftenexceeds
12,500spectatorsfortheentireevent.
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TheRoadtotheUSATNationalChampionships
In2009USATreactivatedourstateassociations.USAThasseentremendousmembership
growthbecauseofthisstrategicmove.Currentlyallathletesarerequiredtoparticipateina
StateChampionshipsinordertoparticipateintheNationalChampionships.Thetopfour
winnersinsparringfromallstatechampionshipsarequalifiedtoparticipateintheWorldClass
divisionsattheNationalChampionships.
Previoushostsforoureventsarelistedbelow:
Year Host City
2016 Open
2015 Open
2014 San Jose, CA
2013 Chicago, IL
2012 Dallas, TX
2011 San Jose, CA2010 Orlando, FL
2009 Austin, TX
2008 Detroit, MI
2007 San Jose, CA
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SECTION2
TAEKWONDOOVERVIEW/DEMOGRAPHICS
USATAEKWONDO
MISSION
STATEMENT
ThemissionoftheUSATAEKWONDOistoenableUnitedStatesathletestoachievesustained
competitiveexcellenceandpromoteandgrowthesportofTaekwondo.
WHATISUSATAEKWONDO?
USA
Taekwondo
(USAT)
is
the
National
Governing
Body
(NGB)
for
the
sports
of
Taekwondo
in
theUnitedStatesofAmericaasrecognizedbytheUnitedStatesOlympicCommittee(USOC).
USATprovidesdevelopmentalopportunitiesforTaekwondoathletesthroughouttheU.S.to
cultivatetheirknowledgeofthesportwhilestrivingforworldclassstatus.
Taekwondoisadefensive,martialartthatcombinesphilosophy,mentaldiscipline,physical
exercise,andphysicalability. Itpromotesawiderangeofprinciplesincludingthefollowing:
Goodphysicalcondition
SelfDefense
SelfConfidence
Respect
Goodhealthregardlessofgender,physique,orage
TheoriginsofTaekwondo,whichgobacktwothousandyears,lieinKorea.Duringitshistory,
thissporthasbeenknownbyvariousnames,likeTaekyonorSubak.Theofficialname,
Taekwondo,was
announced
in
1955;
ayear
later,
the
first
championships
were
held.
The
KoreanTaekwondoFederationwasfoundedin1965,andtheWorldTaekwondoFederationwas
foundedin1973.DuringthesameyearthefirstWorldChampionshiptookplace.
1980wasanimportantyearforthesport,sincetheInternationalOlympicCommittee(IOC)
acknowledgedTaekwondoasanOlympicsport. Itwasincludedasanexhibitionsportintwo
successiveOlympicGames:inSeoul(1988)andBarcelona(1992).Taekwondowasincludedon
theOlympic
Games
competition
schedule
for
the
first
time
at
the
Sydney
Games
in
2000.
Inpreparingforthenextquadrennium(20092012),USATlookstoexpandcurrentprograms
andtocreateadditionaldevelopmentalavenuesforathleteswantingtorepresenttheU.S.at
theinternationallevel.SomeoftheprogramsUSATlookstoprovidearedevelopmental
opportunities at the grassroots level including high performance clinics for athletes ages 617 It
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SECTION3
HOSTCITYINVOLVEMENT
USATAEKWONDOrequirestheHostCitytoprovide:
(1) VENUE:
Anarenaordomestadiumwith150,000squarefeetofcontiguousfloorspaceto
fit15to20 40x40competitionareaswithaminimumof10walkwayin
betweeneachmatspace
Or
Aconventioncenterthatcanaccommodatethefollowingunderoneroof:
150,000
200,000
square
feet
of
continuous
floor
space
to
fit
15
to
20
40
x
40
competitionareaswitha10walkwayinbetweeneachmatspace.
Complimentarybleachersorelevatedseatingandbarricadesfor7000people
mustbeprovidedifaconventioncenterisused.
***ArenaorDome/Elevatedseatingvenueispreferred.
(2) VOLUNTEERSandSTAFFING: Requiredsupportstafforvolunteersupto100perday
includingasetupcrewfor8hoursonMondayandateardowncrewonSundaypost
competition. (PleaseseesamplevolunteerpacketinAppendix).
(3) HOUSING:Sufficient
housing
within
close
proximity
(prefer
walking
distances)
to
the
playingsitealongwithOne(1)headquarterhotelclosetotheplayingsitewith
contractedroomsforUSATAEKWONDOEventStaff. PleaseseetheHotelSectionofthe
bidpacketforguidelines.
(4) REGISTRATION: Registrationspaceatthehosthotelsorattheproposedfacility
(5) RESTAURANTS:Closetoeachoftheblockhotels
(6) TRANSPORTATIONforallstaffandofficials
Toand
from
airport
Betweenvenueandhotelifnecessary
(10) HOSPITALITY: ProvidingandstuffingRegistrationpackets(Bags,maps,citybrochures,
coupons)forapproximately5000people.
(11) ADVERTISING: SolicitlocalsponsorsoradvertisementsfortheUSATNational
ChampionshipsTaekwondoChampionshipsprogram,USATaekwondomagazine,
newsletters,andeventpromotions.
(12) AIRPORT
HOSPITALITY:
Provide
a
meet
&
greet
service
for
all
National
Teams,
athletes,referees,coaches,andstaffparticipatingintheevent.
(13) RENTALVAN ProvideoneminivanforUSATaekwondostafftouseduringtheevent.
(14) POSTEVENTMEAL:Approximately7590peopledependingoncompetition
length. OfficialbidswillgetfavorableconsiderationwhenofferingcateringforUSAT
personnelevents,includingbutnotlimitedtoseminars,trainingsessions,referee
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andprojectedobligationstoitsEventsponsors,whileassistingwiththeprocurementofEvent
requirements.
SiteSelectionforYears2015
USATAEKWONDOiscurrentlyseekingbidsforthiseventin2015andbeyond. Thepreferred
datesfortheseeventsarethefollowing:
YEAR DATES MOVEIN/MOVEOUT COMPETITIONDATES
2015 July39,2015 July12/July10 July39
Bidsolicitationswillbeacceptedimmediatelyforallyears. ItisthedesireofUSATAEKWONDO
todecide
on
each
bid
consistent
with
the
following
schedule:
YEAR BIDSDUE FINALDECISION(Approx.)
2015 December2013 May2014
Thedeadlinemaybeextendedifinsufficientbidsarenotreceivedbythesetargetdates.
SITEEVALUATION
VISIT:
Serious
bidders
will
be
expected
to
host
and
provide
all
expenses
for
uptotwopersonsfromUSATAEKWONDO.Thissiteevaluationvisitwillinspectallofthe
facilitiesinanefforttodeterminetheadequacyofacitytoserveasthepotentialhostcity. This
visitwillfollowreceiptofthebidapplicationandbepriortothefinalsiteselection.
Additionally,USATaekwondorepresentativeswillbeevaluatingthefollowing:
1. Venueproximitytoproposedhosthotel
2. DistancefromtheAirport
3. Facility
rental
fee
and
staffing
costs
4. SupportofferedfromCVB,sportscommissions,andthelocal
community
5. Abilitytorecruitvolunteers
PersonsrepresentingUSATAEKWONDO:
1. Shallbebookedineconomyclassforairlinetravelforallflights
2. Shallbelodgedinahotelproposedtobeusedfortheeventhousing(Headquarters
Hotelifpossible)inastandardroomatdoubleoccupancy.
3. Shallnot
accept
gifts
totaling
more
than
$50
in
value
4. Shallnotacceptinappropriateorextravagantentertainment
PotentialVariables:Pleaseberemindedthatthesebidspecificationsprecedetheactualdateof
announcementoftheFinalDecision.ThehostandUSATaekwondoneedtobeflexibleand
adapttonewcircumstancesastheyarise.
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SECTION4
HOWTHEHOSTCITYBENEFITS
USATAEKWONDOandallhostcitiesaremakinggreateffortstogrowthesportofTaekwondo,
locallyand
nationally,
while
promoting
each
city
through
various
media
in
order
to
bring
a
new
populationofvisitorsandtheirfamiliestoyourcity.
NUMBERSASSOCIATEDWITHTHEEVENT
Over3000participantsfromtheageof6yearsoldandabovefromacrosstheUnited
StateswillattendtheUSATNationalChampionships.(basedonthe2011figures)
Over12,000spectators,whoaregenerallyfamilyandfriends,willattendtheeventand
oftenrequirehousing(anaverageof4nightsperparticipant),food,andtransportation.
Theywillhavetheopportunitytovisitmanylocalhistoricalsitesaswellasmanyother
areasofinterest.
The2015eventmarksthe35th
USATNationalChampionships.
ECONOMICIMPACT
TheUSAT
National
Championships
require
more
than
6,000
room
nights
at
local
hotels
withtheaveragefamilyspendingaminimumof4nightsintheHostCity.
Inrecentyears,theUSATNCbringsaneconomicimpactof$6.1milliontotheimmediate
communityintermsofhotels,restaurants,touristattractions,transportation,andgift
purchases.(BasedonresearchdonebytheSportsMarketingResearchInstitute(SMRI)
andtheUniversityofNorthernColorado.
RECOGNITIONAND
VISIBILITY
VisitorVisibility: Yourcitywillgetexposuretoapproximately15,000attendeesand
spectators. TheseparticipantsandspectatorscomefromacrosstheUnitedStatesand
willbereturninghometosharetheirexperienceswiththeirfriendsandrelativeswho
maydecidetovisityourcityinthefuture.
HostRecognition: HostingtheUSATNationalChampionshipsmayleadtohostingother
amateurand
professional
sporting
events.
If
the
first
event
is
successful
for
both
the
USATAEKWONDOandtheHostCity,USATAEKWONDOmayentertainopportunitiesto
bringotherUSATAEKWONDOeventsbacktotheHostCityonacyclicalbasis.
PUBLICRELATIONS
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o Othersponsorpublicity
o EventScheduleonour53'Trailer
o MediapublicitythroughEventannouncementsandreportingofresultsin
hometownnewspapers
o LogoandHostCitysloganinalleventrelatedemails
USATAEKWONDOMEMBERSHIPDEMOGRAPHICS
Member#/Year 2009 2010 2011
Athlete,Coach&Referee 12,834 12,233 14,815
Support 577 411 399
Events
Only
n/a
n/a
n/a
Total 13,411 12,664 15,214
Club 669 588 662
USATNationalChampionshipsTaekwondoChampionshipsATTENDANCEFIGURES
USATNATIONALCHAMPIONSHIPSS
TotalAthletes Coach Referees Spectators Location
2007 3125 701 221 9000 SanJose
2008 2548 613 111 7500 Detroit
2009 2477 560 175 7500 Austin
2010 2976 662 128 9000 Orlando
2011
4323
553
167
12000
SanJose
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SECTION5
USATAEKWONDOSEXPECTATIONSOFTHEHOSTCITY
TheUSATNationalChampionshipsareamajorprogramofUSATAEKWONDO(USAT)and
currentlyinvolve
more
than
4000
participants
from
all
over
the
United
States.
While
USA
TAEKWONDOisresponsibleforconductingtheevent,theHostCityisexpectedtoprovidethe
basicancillaryingredientssurroundingtheconductofthechampionships.
Itisimportantthebiddinggroupisfullyawareofthefollowingexpectationswhenconsidering
thehostingofthisevent. Theywillbeprimaryissuesinthefinalnegotiationsaswellasintegral
componentsoftheoperatingagreementsandfinaldecisions.
Uponsubmittalofthebid,USATAEKWONDOwillassumethebidderhasreadandfullyunderstandstheexpectations,andfurther,ispreparedtoassumetheresponsibilities. Upon
receiptoftheBidApplication,andwitnessedbyanauthorizedsignature,abidwillbe
consideredanofficialinvitationforUSATAEKWONDOtoproceedwiththeassumptionsin
place.
A. COMPETITIONVENUE
AprimaryconsiderationistheuseofaDomeorelevatedseatingvenuepreferablyatnoorata
substantiallyreducedcosttotheUSATAEKWONDOfortheconductoftheUSATAEKWONDO
USATNationalChampionshipsTaekwondoChampionshipsandancillarymeetings. Leasefees
arefrequentlynegotiatedbetweenhosthotels,thelocalConventionandVisitorsBureauand
localsponsorsinordertoreachasatisfactoryrentalagreement. Specificrequirementsforthis
eventare:
1. Arenastylevenueispreferred.Thisvenuemustcontainopenfloorspaceataminimumof
150,000squarefeet.
Or
Anopenspaceunderoneroofwithaminimumof150,000200,000squarefeet. Column
freespaceispreferredalongwithelevatedseatingforthespectators.
***Ifthisareaisaconventioncenter,elevatedbleacherseatingmustbeavailablefora
minimumof7,000spectators.
2. Thefollowingshallbeavailableatnoadditionalcost:
1SecureStorageroom(20x20minimum)forUSATAEKWONDOandvendorsto
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Banquetsettingcapableofseatingaminimumof175peopleforlunchanddinner.
ARegistrationareawithelectricaloutletsandaninternetconnection. The
registrationareashouldhaveaseparateentrancefromticketedparticipantswith
theabilitytohost10registrationunits. Pleasenotethatthisisahightrafficarea
withlonglines. Thisspaceshouldbeavailableuptothree(3)dayspriortothefirst
competitionday.
Weighinrooms,maleandfemale,withelectricaloutlets.Thesespacesshouldbe
approximately20'x20'. Pleasenotethatthisisalsoahightrafficareawithlong
lines.
Meetingroomscapableofaccommodatingthefollowing:
i. CoachingOrientation preparedfor100,theaterstylefrom7:30am8:30am
eachmorningofcompetitionandontheeveningpriortoeventstartdate.
ii. AssociateCoach
Seminar
prepared
for
200,
theater
style
starting
the
day
priortotheeventcompetition.
iii. Level1CoachSeminar preparedfor100,theatrestylestartingthedayprior
totheeventcompetition.
iv. RefereeMeetingRoom preparedfor175,theaterstyleforeachcompetition
dayonthedaypriortothecompetitionbutcanbesetupasroundsfor
hospitalityforstaffandofficialsonEventDays.
v. RefereeSeminar
Meeting
Rooms
prepared
for
100,
theatre
style
the
day
priortotheeventstart.
Alloftheseroomsshallbeincloseproximitytotheplayingarea.
3. Suitabletimefortheinstallationofaportablecompetitionsurface(suppliedbyUSA
TAEKWONDO)andteardownfollowingthecompletionoftheEvent. Usuallysetupand
teardown
can
be
accommodated
by
making
the
venue
available
one
day
prior
to
the
start
of
thecompetitionandonedayfollowingthecompletionofthecompetition. Teardowncan
becompletedonSundaynightifnecessaryanddependingonthelengthofcompetition.
4. Useofthefollowingequipmenttobeusedprimarilyduringsetupandteardown:
Wednesdayfrom8am 8pmandSundayaftercompetitionconcludesforupto4hours.
1motorizedforklift
2batteryoperatedgolfcartstyleminitruckswithpermissionforourcertified
staffto
operate
these
machines
4pullcarts
2palletjacks
B. HOUSING
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onourwebsiteandintheinformationprovidedtoourparticipants. Tentofifteen
dollarsisagoodpricerangeforabuffetstylebreakfast.
C. STAFFING
TheLocal
Organizing
Committee
OrganizationsbiddingonthiseventmustspecifyaLocalOrganizingCommittee(LOC)and
chairperson;itisrecommendedthattheLOChasprioreventplanningexperience. USA
TAEKWONDOalsorecommendsthattheLOCcommunicateswithlocalTaekwondoclubsto
coordinateeventspecificpersonnelandvolunteers.Pleasekeepinmindthatinorderforthe
eventtoruninanorderlyandorganizedfashion,USATAEKWONDOwillrelyontheLOCand
hostcity
to
provide
this
additional
support.
The
following
are
staff
who
USA
TAEKWONDO
wouldlikeprovidedbytheLOCandthecitybiddingontheevent:
EventManager: AprimarycontactpersononcethecityandtheLOCareawardedthebid.
EventCoordinator: Thepersonresponsibleforthedetailsoftheeventalongwithbeingableto
communicatewiththeentirestaff.ThispersonwillalsoactasaliaisonbetweentheUSA
TAEKWONDOEvents
Department
and
the
media
outlets
in
the
host
city.
FacilityEventDirector: Theprimarycontactforthefacilityhostingtheevent.
VolunteerCoordinator: ThispersonshouldbetheleadfortheLOCincoordinatingvolunteers
andstafftohelpruntheeventandregistrationproceduresandmustbeonsitefortheentire
event. Thispersonwillalsoberesponsibleforhelpingtorecruitmedicalvolunteers. Itishighly
advisedthatUSATAEKWONDOispartoftheselectionprocessinnamingavolunteer
coordinator.
SponsorshipandMarketingCoordinator: ThispersonwillactasaliaisonbetweenUSA
TAEKWONDOandtheLOCinordertomaximizelocalsponsorshipopportunities. Theproceeds
fromthesponsorshipsalesorotherrevenuesharingopportunitiescanbenegotiatedinorder
tobenefittobothUSATAEKWONDOandtheLOC. However,theLOCmustcoordinateandget
finalapprovalfromtheDirectorofEventspriortosigninganysponsorshipdealsinorderto
avoidconflicts
with
USA
TAEKWONDO
National
Sponsorship
deals
currently
in
place.
SecurityCoordinator: Thispersonwillbetheprimarycontactregardingcoordinatingthe
security/staffingneedsifthefacilityisnotinchargeofcoordinatingeventstaffing. Thisperson
willworkcloselywiththeUSATaekwondoEventManager/Director.
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REQUIRED
1. AssistancewithobtainingtaxexemptstatusintheStatewheretheEventisbeing
conductedasUSATAEKWONDOisa501c3organization.
2. ReleaseofmerchandiseandtelevisionbroadcastingrightstoUSATAEKWONDOforthe
facilities.
3. Complimentarytransportationtoandfromtheairportforstaff,officials,andvarious
committees.
4. Recruitmentandcoordinationofover100volunteersperdayincludingsetupand
teardownofthecompetitionarea.
5. CopyMachineintheRegistrationArea.
ADDITIONALNEEDS
1. FinancialSupportfortheevent
2. Assistanceinprovidingdiscountedservicesforprofessionallyprintedsigns,chairs,
tables,banners,andbulletinboards
3. Willingnesstohelppromotetheeventthroughoutthehostcity. Hangingbanners,
welcomesign,airportsignage,meetandgreet,etc.
4. Donatedvehicles
to
include
2mini
vans
for
the
length
of
the
event.
5. 30twowayradiosforstaffcommunicationduringtheevent
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SECTION6
VENUEREQUIREMENTS
InorderforUSATAEKWONDOtohostasuccessfulevent,thevenueorfacilityisoneofthe
most
important
considerations
in
the
bid
selection
process.
All
organizations
submitting
a
bid
mustalsosubmitadetailedfloorplanoftheproposedvenuetoincludethecompetitionarea
andtheconcourseorvendorarea. USATAEKWONDOrequestsaCADfileofthevenueatthe
timethebidissubmitted.
A. COMPETITIONAREA
Anarenastylevenueshallhaveanopenandunobstructedfloorspaceofatleast100,000
squarefeet
for
fifteen
to
twenty
40
x40
WTF
regulation
rings
with
a10
safety
walkway
in
betweeneachmat. Aconventionstylevenueshallhaveanopenandunobstructedfloorspace
ofatleast150,000200,000squarefeetforfifteentotwenty 40x40WTFregulationrings
witha10safetywalkwayinbetweeneachmat. Theidealcompetitionareawillbeanarena
typestadiumwherethespectatorsdonothaveaccesstothecompetitionfloor. Inaddition,
thereshouldbeseatingforaminimumof10peoplearoundeachmat. Pleaseseetheattached
diagram. Ifbleacherseatingisusedforspectators,thisseatingmustbeaminimumof15feet
fromthe
mat
area
and
be
raised
to
allow
for
optimal
sight
lines.
If
aconvention
center
is
proposed,7000bleacherseatsmustbeprovidedcomplimentarytoUSATaekwondoforthe
event. Inaddition,thecompetitionareamustbeenclosedbycrowdcontrolbarricadeswhile
takingintoaccountthetrafficflowpatternsandspectatorviewingwithoutcongestionforthe
participants. Forthisreason,thebidorganizationshouldprovideaCADdrawingtoUSA
TAEKWONDOuponsubmittingthebid.
B.
COMPETITION
SURFACE
USATAEKWONDOwillsupplyportablematswhichwillarrivetwodayspriortocompetitionina
USATAEKWONDOsuppliedtrailer. USATAEKWONDOstaffandtheassignedTournamentStaff
willcoordinatethematlayoutforthefacilitybasedoffofthefinalCADdrawingsuppliedbythe
USATAEKWONDOstaff. USATAEKWONDOwillprovidethehostfacilitywithavenuediagram
aswell. Theinstallation,teardownandrepackingoftheportablematsurfaceswillbeunder
thedirectionofUSATAEKWONDO'sTournamentStaff. TheLOCandtheVolunteerCoordinator
incooperation
with
the
USA
TAEKWONDO
will
be
responsible
for
providing
the
work
force
necessarytoaidinthisprocess.
C. VENUEHOURS
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1. Foreachcompetitionday,USATAEKWONDOrequestsaccesstothevenueat6:00am
eachmorningforamaximumof20staffwithcompetitionbeginningat9:00am. The
doorswillopenforticketedparticipantsat7:30am. Thevenuemustbeavailable
through12:00amoruntilthecloseofcompetition. Thirtyminutesfollowingthelast
competitionmatch,USATAEKWONDOwouldlikeallcompetitiondoorsclosedandall
personsto
vacate
the
facility.
2. USATAEKWONDOalsorequests2personsfromtheTournamentCommitteehave
accesstothevenueontheeveningpriortosetupinordertotaperingmarkingstothe
floorwhichwouldexpeditesetupthefollowingmorning.Anidealtimewouldbe68pm
oratimerecommendedbytheEventCoordinator.
D.STORAGE
ROOMS
USATAEKWONDOhasasemitrailerthatwillarriveatthehostvenueuptooneweekpriorto
setupwiththegoalbeingonedaypriortosetup. ThisUSATAEKWONDOsemitrailermustbe
allowedtoarriveandremainattheservicedockuntilthetrailerisreloadeduponcompletionof
thetournament. Inaddition,USATAEKWONDOrequeststherighttousetheforkliftsorthe
abilitytorentthisequipmentforuseatthevenue. SomemembersoftheUSATAEKWONDO
staff
and
Tournament
Staff
are
certified
and
experienced
in
the
use
of
this
machinery
and
will
needtheuseofthemextensivelyduringteardownandsetup. ApprovalfortheUSA
TAEKWONDOstafftooperatethisequipmentwillberequested.
Inaddition,USATAEKWONDOwillhavemanyshipmentsofsuppliesandmerchandisesentto
thehostvenueandhoteluptooneweekpriortotheeventdates.USATAEKWONDOrequests
thehostvenueandhotelacceptthesepackagesatnoadditionalchargeandstorethemina
securearea.
USATAEKWONDOwillneed1storageareatobeusedforsupplies,medals,merchandise,and
forvendormerchandise. OncetheUSATAEKWONDOstaffarrivesatthevenue,theUSA
TAEKWONDOstaffshouldreceivekeysandaccesstothestorageareafortheentiredurationof
theevent.
E. SUPPORTAREASATTHEVENUE
1. TournamentDesk/ControlArea
Thisareashouldbecentrallylocatedwithclearsitetoalloftherings. Thisarea
isusedasthecentrallocationfortheTournamentandRefereeStaffandshould
beequippedwithsufficienttables,chairs,bunting,electricity,internetaccess,a
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participantsduringallhoursofthecompetition. Thisareamustaccommodateat
leastfour(4)massagetables,ten(10)8tables,upto15chairs,andfour(4)50
gallontrashcansoncastersforice. USATAEKWONDOalsorequeststheuseand
accesstothevenueicemachineduringthecompetitiondays.
3.Staging/
Holding
Area
Thisareashouldbelocatedneartheflooraccessareaforparticipants. Thisarea
willbeusedforallparticipantsandcoachestowarmuppriortotheir
competition. Thisareawillbedesignatedwithpipeanddrapeofapproximately
80x70orbeadesignatedroomclosetothecompetitionarea. Withinthis
area,therewillbethree(3)tablesontwofootrisers,four(4)chairs,and
electricalaccess. Pleaseseetheattacheddiagramforthedimensionsand
specificationsof
this
area.
4. AwardsArea/PhotoArea
The1stthrough3
rdplacewinnersofeachdivisionandcompetitionwillgotothis
areatoreceivetheirawardcertificateandmedal. Thisareawillbecomprisedof
four(4)8tables,4chairs,a4x6x2riserelectricaloutlets,andathreetier
podiumprovidedbytheUSAT.Fromtheawardsarea,theparticipantswillbeled
to
the
photo
area.
USAT
must
have
the
ability
to
hang
a
25
drape
for
the
backdropofthisarea. Thisareashouldbelocatedclosetothefloorexitwiththe
abilitytorunacablefromthisboothtoavendorboothlocatedonthe
concourse/vendorareaaswellasthetournamentcontroldesk.
5. ResultsArea
Thisareaislocatednearthespectatorentrancetothevenueinahightraffic
areabutwithoutcausingcongestionbyusingtwo(2)portable4x8self
standingbulletin
boards.
The
USA
TAEKWONDO
staff
will
post
the
results,
schedule,photos,journal,andotherinformationonadailybasis. Inaddition,
USATAEKWONDOrequestsaccesstouseclosedcircuitTVsthroughoutthe
venuetodisplayresultsandschedules. Pleaseincludethecostsassociatedwith
useoftheclosedcircuitTVintheBudgetSheet.
6. ConcessionStands
USATAEKWONDO
requests
that
its
needs
be
considered
when
planning
the
operatingandlocationofconcessionstands. Theconcessionstandsshouldoffer
healthyoptionssuchassandwiches,fruit,salads,sportsdrinks,water,andsoft
drinks. SaleofalcoholicbeveragesisprohibitedatallUSATAEKWONDOevents.
USATAEKWONDOcurrentlyhasawatersponsorandrecognizestheagreements
ith i i b t i th bilit t d t d VIK i li f
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beverages. USATaekwondoortheLOCwillneedtoprovidewaterforthe
competingathletesintheholdingarea.
7. Exhibitor/VendorArea
AllUSATAEKWONDOmerchandisesalesandeventsouvenirs(includingthe
programsales
and
tournament
tshirt)
are
the
exclusive
rights
of
USA
TAEKWONDO.USATAEKWONDOmerchandiseboothwillbeunderthedirection
oftheUSATAEKWONDOpersonnel,exclusivesponsororthroughathirdparty
contractedwiththeUSATAEKWONDO. USATAEKWONDOwillnotagreetothe
payingofacommissiontoaconcessionaireortovenuemanagementfor
exclusiverighttothissalesarea. Phonelinesandelectricaloutletswillbe
neededforcreditcardmachinesatseveralvendorbooths. Eachvendorwillbe
responsiblefor
ordering
and
providing
payment
for
the
additional
tables
and
electricalneedsoutsideoftheiragreementwithUSATAEKWONDO.
USATAEKWONDOwillneedtheabilitytostageaminimumoftwenty(20)10x
10andtwo(2)20x20exhibitboothstobelocatedinahightrafficarea
locatedneartheticketedparticipantentrance.
8.
Referee
Lounge
Thisareawillbeusedasameetingspacefortheofficialsthroughoutthe
tournamentandshouldbelocatedincloseproximitytothecompetitionarea.
Thisareashouldbeabletoaccommodate175personsintheatrestyleseating
andhavefour(4)8tablesforregistration. Inaddition,thisroomshouldhave
coffee,softdrinks,water,andlightfooditemsprovidedthroughoutthe
competitiondays. Additionalaccommodationsincludingcouches,sofas,and
comfortablechairsarewelcomedandwouldbemuchappreciatedbythe
officialsstaff.
This
room
can
also
be
used
to
accommodate
meals
for
the
refereesandstaffduringthecompetition.
9. StaffWorkroom/Lounge
ThisareawillbeusedbytheUSATAEKWONDOstaffasacentraltournament
locationformeetings,interviews,andtemporarystorage. Thisroomshouldbe
secureandhaveaccesstoelectricaloutlets,highspeedinternetline,andtrash
receptacles.In
addition,
any
additional
concessions
including
snacks,
drinks,
couches,chairs,restrooms,tables,andchairswillbeappreciatedinorderto
provideagoodworkingenvironmentduringthecompetition.
10. VolunteerRoom
Thi h ld b th l t / t ff t d ill b d th
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Allmeetingroomsshouldbesetupintheatrestyleseatingfurnishedwithtwo
(2)8tables,aPAsystem,4chairs,andapodiumThefollowingarethetimesand
setupinformationforallmeetingneeds.
a) CoachesOrientation 200people SetupDay 78pm
b) CoachesOrientation 100people CompetitionDays 88:30am
c)Referee
Meeting
125
people
Set
up
Day
910
pm
d) RefereeSeminar 100people SetupDay 19pm
F. PARKING
USATAEKWONDOrequeststhatreducedrateparkingbemadeavailabletotournament
participantswithinoutprivilegesatthevenueandhotels. Inaddition,theUSATAEKWONDO
requestsaminimum
of
40
complimentary
parking
passes
with
in
out
privileges
for
use
by
staff,
tournamentcommittee,localofficials,andvolunteers. Inaddition,USATAEKWONDOrequires
complimentaryparkingprovidedforstaffandofficials,ifthedistancefromthevenuerequires
groundtransportation.
G.TICKETSALES/BOOTH
USA
TAEKWONDO
reserves
the
right
to
all
ticket
sales
revenue
excluding
the
agreements
set
forthinpartnershipwiththehostvenueticketdistributor(Ticketmaster,TicketWest,etc.)in
ordertoprovideonlineandonsiteticketsales. Uponcompletionoftheevent,USA
TAEKWONDOrequestsdetailedinformationregardingnumberofticketssoldperday,total
attendance,totalnumberofpackagessold,numberofticketssoldonline,numberoftickets
presoldversusthosepurchasedatthedoor. Generally,USATaekwondohirestwoticketsellers
andtwotickettakersfortheevent. PleaseprovidetheratesfortheseservicesintheStaffing
Budgetofthisbidapplication.
H. SECURITY
Forthecompetitiondays,USATAEKWONDOwillrequiresecuritytoaidincheckingbags,
credentials,monitoringtheticketeddoors,entryintothehospitalityarea,andaccesstothe
competitionfloor. USATAEKWONDOrequestsanestimateofthecostsassociatedwith
providingthissecuritytobeattachedtothebid. Becauseofthenatureoftheevent,the
athleteswill
be
allowed
to
bring
medium
to
large
bags
into
the
venue.
I. ELECTRICALNEEDS
USATAEKWONDOwillbearthecostsoftheseoutletsbutanestimateofsuchcostsshouldbe
i l d d f b d t i t di f th bid k b itt d Th
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6. ElectricalOutletsavailableforuseintheUSATAEKWONDOstaffroom
7. 1ElectricaloutletintheSportsMedicineCenter
8. 4ElectricaloutletsintheRegistrationArea
9. 2ElectricaloutletsintheWeighInArea
10.6ElectricaloutletsintheVendorandSponsorArea
J. HIGHSPEEDINTERNETACCESSNEEDS
USATAEKWONDOwillbearthecostsofthesecommunicationexpensesbutanestimateofsuch
costsshouldbeincluded,forbudgetarypurposes,inaseparateappendixofthebidpackage
submitted.ThefollowingaretheinternetaccessneedsforUSATAEKWONDOfortheduration
oftheevent:
1. 1highspeedaccesspointintheregistrationarea
2. 1highspeedaccesspointattheTournamentDesk
K. NETWORKINGNEEDS
USATAEKWONDOwillhaveapproximately50laptopcomputersthatneedtobenetworkedfor
the
entire
duration
of
the
event.
USA
TAEKWONDO
will
provide
all
of
the
equipment
including
thelaptops,servers,andEthernetcables.USAT&thehostcitywillalsoberesponsiblefor
networkingallequipmentandensuringthenetworkworksproperlythroughouttheevent.
L. REGISTRATIONAREA
USATAEKWONDOwillrunregistrationinthehostvenueduringallcompetitiondays. The
registrationwillconsistofallparticipantspickinguptheircredentialsandparticipantpackages.
Inorder
to
reduce
confusion
among
those
coming
to
the
venue
for
registration
versus
ticketed
spectators,USATAEKWONDOrequirestheregistrationareabesectionedofforseparatefrom
thecompetitionvenueentrance.Theregistrationareaspaceshouldbelargeenoughtoholda
minimumoften(10)registrationunitsandregistrationlinesofupto50persons.Pastrooms
havebeen8,000squarefeetto10,000squarefeet. Inaddition,USATAEKWONDOwillneed
stanchionstodesignatedifferentlinesandtomaintainorder.Thefollowingisasample
scheduleforregistration:
Tuesday:9am8pm
Wednesday:9am8pm
Thursday:9am 6pm
Friday:9am6pm
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necessarytosectionoffthemaleversusfemaleweighinareas. Withinthisarea,USA
TAEKWONDOwillneedtwo(2)electricaloutletsandtheabilitytonetworkcomputersfromthe
registrationareatotheweighinareawith100cat5ethernetcables. USATAEKWONDOwill
needtoworkinconjunctionwiththeVenueEventCoordinatortocustomizeproperplacement
ofstanchionstodifferentiatemaleversusfemalelines. Withinthissection,parentsneedtobe
allowedaccess
to
accompany
their
children
throughout
the
weigh
in
process
and
then
exit
the
building.
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SECTION7
HOUSINGREQUIREMENTS
USATAEKWONDOwillnegotiatehotelcontractsandguaranteeingtheratesandneedsofUSA
TAEKWONDO.
In
addition,
USAT
will
be
responsible
in
negotiating
the
complimentary
room
needsforstaffandofficialsforUSATAEKWONDO. Whensubmittingabid,pleasecoordinate
withUSATforallhotelneedsandquestions.
RecentUSATAEKWONDOhistoryindicatestheneedforhotelblockstoaccommodate
approximately1800roomnightsfortheentiredurationoftheevent. Whilenumeroushotels
shouldbeused,USATAEKWONDOstronglystressestheneedforawiderangeofcostand
amenitiesprovidedbyhotelslocatedincloseproximitytothecompetitionvenue. Itisvery
importantthat
the
contracted
daily
rate
be
the
lowest
available
during
the
time
of
the
event.
Hotelsnotwithinwalkingdistancetothecompetitionvenueshouldprovidediscounted
transportationoptionsfortheparticipants.
Inchoosingtheprimaryhosthotelfortheevent,USATAEKWONDOwillneedonehotelfor
VIPs,staff,tournamentcommittee,andreferees.
Thefollowing
will
be
considered
when
choosing
ahost
hotel
for
the
event:
A. HEADQUARTERSHOTEL
InchoosingaheadquartershotelfortheUSATNationalChampionships,thehotelshouldbea
threetofivestarhotelwithintwoblockwalkingdistancetothecompetitionvenue. Ifthe
venueisnotwalkingdistance,transportationtoandfromthehotelmustbeprovidedeitherby
thehotelorbytheLocalOrganizingCommittee(SportsCommissionorCVB). Inaddition,
transportationtoandfromtheairportmustbeprovidedtoallparticipantsandcoaches. This
hotelwillactastheprimaryhotelforregistrationandmeetingsleadinguptotheevent.
GuestroomsforUSATAEKWONDOneedsshouldbeavailablefromtwodayspriortotheevent
totheconclusionoftheevent. Inordertobeconsideredastheheadquartershotel,thehotel
willneedtoprovidethefollowingtotheUSATAEKWONDOatnoadditionalcharge:
1. GuestRooms
Therate
for
all
guestrooms
shall
be
the
lowest
available
to
anyone
staying
at
the
hotel
duringthistimeperiod. Themajorityoftheroomsneededforthiseventwillbe
double/doublewithupto4personoccupancy. Theagreeduponroomrateshallbe
equalforsingle,double,triple,andquadoccupancy.
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InadditionandinordertomeettheneedsofUSATaekwondo,theheadquartershotel
shouldprovidethefollowing:
3. Two(2)complimentarytwobedroomsuites.
4.Comp
Policy
USATAEKWONDOrequirestheHeadquartersHoteltoprovideaminimumof1
complementarydouble/doubleroomatnochargetotheUSATAEKWONDOroomfor
every35cumulativeroomnightsbookedthroughouttheeventforafullservicehotel
and1complimentarydouble/doubleroomatnochargeforevery15cumulativeroom
nightsforalimitedservicehotelproperty.
5.Advance
Room
Reservations
Asstatedpreviously,USATAEKWONDOwilluseaTBDhousingservicecompanyfor
reservationsofallblockrooms. Therewillbeacutoffdateof2weekspriortothefirst
dayoftheEventforroomreservations. Thenandonlythenwillindividualhotelsare
abletoreleasetheblockandissuetheseroomstothegeneralpublic. Afterthecutoff
date,participantswillbedirectedtocontactthehotelsdirectlyonaspaceavailable
basis. USATaekwondowillNOTsignanycontractthatcontainsanAttrition/
PerformanceClause.
6. VehicleParking
Freeparkingforaminimumof10USATAEKWONDOstaffvehiclesfortheentire
durationofstayandwillbeidentifiedbyUSATAEKWONDOEventsDepartmentupon
providingtheroominglist.Anyotherparkingforstafforrefereesistobeaddedtothe
masterbill.
7.Complimentary
or
Discounted
Breakfast
Theheadquartershotelwillneedtoprovidecomplimentaryoraheavilydiscounted
breakfastpackageforallstaffandofficialsstayingatthehotel. Theidealbreakfast
wouldbebuffetstyleavailablefrom6:30amuntil8:30ameachmorning. Uponarrivalto
thehotel,allUSATAEKWONDOstaffandofficialsshouldbeprovidedwithbreakfast
couponswiththechargesbeingplacedontheUSATAEKWONDOmasteraccountfor
onlythosecouponsredeemed. Anestimatedcostshouldbearound$10$15forfull
servicebreakfast
buffet.
8. Transportation
Shouldtheofficialsheadquartershotelbelocatedmorethan2blocksawayfromthe
competitionvenue,thehotel,CVB,orSportsCommissionwillberesponsiblefor
t ti th ffi i l t d f th t i d
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Rates
*Ratesmustbeflat 1to4peopleandmustbeavailable3daysbeforeand3daysafter
theeventdates.
*Hotels
must
close
out
all
published
rates
lower
than
our
rate
over
that
time
period,
includingAARPandAAA,whichmustbeclosedoutorsethigherthantheTournament
contractedrate.Theonlyexceptionislocal,negotiatedcorporaterates.
Cancellation
*Wewillagreetoupto100%ofthecancellationfee,aslongasitstartsnomorethan
30days
prior
to
arrival.
Attrition
*Wewillnotagreetoattritioninanyform:
Asapenaltyfee
Asarightofthehoteltoraiseorrenegotiatetheratehigher
Asarightofthehoteltoreduceoreliminateanyconcessions
Reservations
*Hotelscannotacceptreservationsdirectlyforthistournament allreservationsmust
gothroughthebureausetupbyUSATand/ortheCVB/SportsCommission.Inthe
eventthatthehotelmistakenlyacceptsareservationforanindividual,teamorgroup
comingtothisevent,thoseroomnightswillbecreditedtothetotalnumberofroom
nightsreported
to
Tournament.
WalkPolicy
*Intheeventthatahotelbecomesoverbooked,thathotelmustwalktheTournament
gueststoanotherhotel,ofcomparable(sameAAArating)qualitywithin5miles.The
substitutedhotelmustagreetopaythenegotiatedrebateandcommissionto
Tournament,or
else
the
walking
hotel
will
be
held
liable
for
those
charges.
The
hotel
thatoverbooksmustalsocompensatetheguest(s)onenightsroomandtaxaswellas
anydifferenceinratepernightfortheentiredurationoftheirrate.
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SECTION8
STAFFING
TheLocalOrganizingCommittee(LOC)willberesponsibleforadditionaldutiesoncethevenue
andhotelarrangementshavebeentakencareof. Inanefforttoprovidethebeststaffing
supportpossible,USATAEKWONDOstronglyencouragesthepartnershipbetweenthebidding
organizationandalocalTaekwondoschool. TheabilityfortheLOCtogathersufficientstaffing
fortheeventisveryimportanttotheoverallsuccessoftheevent,thehostcity,andUSA
Taekwondo.
1. VolunteerCoordinator: ThispersonshouldbetheleadfortheLOCincoordinating
volunteersandstafftohelpruntheeventandregistrationprocedures. TheVolunteer
Coordinatorwill
be
responsible
for
recruiting
and
scheduling
volunteers
where
and
when
neededasthejobassignmentsdictateasprovidedbytheUSATAEKWONDO. TheVolunteer
Coordinatorisalsoresponsibleforhelpingtorecruitmedicalvolunteersforthedurationofthe
event. TheVolunteerCoordinatormustbeonsiteduringregistrationandthecompetitionto
monitorthevolunteerregistration.
2. SetupandTeardownStaff: Thisgroupshouldconsistof2030peoplewiththeabilitytolift
andcarry
heavy
objects.
USA
TAEKWONDO
strongly
suggests
recruiting
the
help
of
local
Taekwondoschoolsandorganizationstoaidinthisprocess.
USATAEKWONDOwillprovide2staffmembersfromtheTournamentStafftocoordinatethe
volunteersandgroupsrecruitedtohelpwithlayingofthemats. Thesetupcrewwillalsobe
responsibleforhangingbannersandtapingofthemats.
3.MediaandPublicRelationsCoordinator: ThispersonwillactasaliaisonbetweentheUSA
TAEKWONDOEventsDepartmentandthemediaoutletsinthehostcity. Thispersonsmain
responsibilityisaidingtheUSATAEKWONDOEventsDepartmentinmaximizinglocaland
nationalpublicityandmediacoverage.
4. SecurityCoordinator: Thispersonwillbetheprimarycontactregardingthesecurity/staffing
needsifthefacilityisnotinchargeofcoordinatingeventstaffing. Thispersonwillworkclosely
withtheUSATaekwondoEventManager/Director.
5.EventManager:ThispersonwillbetheprimaryliaisonbetweentheSports
CommissionandCVBtohandlethedetailsneededinregardstorestaurants,logistics,
transportation,andotherneedsthatmayariseinpreparationandcoordinationoftheevent.
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SECTION9
BIDAPPLICATION/SITESELECTIONPROCEDURES
USATAEKWONDOiscurrentlyacceptingbidsforthe2015andbeyondUSATAEKWONDO
NationalChampionships. Priortosubmittingabidfortheseevents,pleasereviewandinspect
thenecessaryrequirementsassetforthinthebidpacket. Pleasefollowtheinstructionsbelow
inordertoguaranteeyourorganizationandcitymeetalldeadlinesandadheretothe
proceduresnecessarytosubmitacompletebid.
1. ReviewandinspecttheBidManualtogetagreaterunderstandingofthehosts
responsibilitiesoncesubmittingabidandfurthermoreoncewinningthebid. Itwillbe
presumedbyUSATAEKWONDOthatuponreceiptofaformalbid,thebidding
organizationhas
read
and
fully
understands
the
terms
the
bidder
is
prepared
to
assume.
2. TheBidSchedule,asoutlinedintheBidManual,shouldbestrictlyfollowed. Thebidding
organizationisalsourgedtosubmitaproposalformorethanoneyearandUSA
TAEKWONDOevent(USATNationalChampionships,U.S.OpenTaekwondo
Championships,etc.). USATAEKWONDOSgoalinselectingcitiestohostUSA
TAEKWONDOistochoosethecitieswiththecapabilityofhostingtheeventtwoyearsin
arow.
3. WhendecidingtobidonaUSATAEKWONDOevent,thefirststep,onceunderstanding
thenecessaryresponsibilities,istosubmitaletterofIntenttoBid. Thesecondstepisto
completeaBidApplication(includedinthissection)alongwithsendingthenecessary
complementarymaterialssuchastheCADfile,documentationfrompastevents,and
contactnamesandnumbersfrompastorganizationshostingeventsintheproposed
venue. Shouldyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthebidapplication,pleasedonot
hesitatetocallTravisOosthoekat7198664289.
PleasemailacompletebidapplicationalongwithanyothermaterialstothefollowingUSA
TAEKWONDOstaff:
TravisOosthoek
DirectorofEvents
USATaekwondo
Inc.
1OlympicPlaza
ColoradoSprings,CO80909
(719)8664289(phone)
(719)8664642(fax)
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5. Allexpensesforthetwodaysitevisitwillbebornebytheprospectivehostcommittee.
Duringthevisit,theUSATAEKWONDOrepresentativeswillvisitthevenue,allhotelsin
theblock,localrestaurants,transportationservices,andothereventrelatedconcerns.
6. Uponcompleting
site
visits
to
the
final
two
cities,
the
USA
TAEKWONDO
Events
DepartmentwillanalyzeeachbidandmakeallrecommendationstotheCEO/Executive
Director. OncethedecisionhasbeenmadetheUSATAEKWONDOEventsDepartment
willnotifyallcandidatesofthedecisionandproceedtothecontractphaseofthe
partnership.
7. Allcontracts,includingthosefromtheLocalOrganizingCommittee,Convention&
VisitorsBureau,
and
the
venue
hosting
the
event,
may
be
sent
to
the
USA
TAEKWONDO
officetobesignedbytheCEO/ExecutiveDirector. Allhousingcontractsshouldbesent
totheTBDhousingserviceofficetosecurethehotelagreementswithacopytoUSA
TAEKWONDO.
TheCEO/ExecutiveDirectorofUSATAEKWONDOmustapproveandsignallcontracts.
USATaekwondo
1OlympicPlazaColoradoSprings,CO80909
(719)8664632(phone)
(719)8664642(fax)
Forany
questions,
please
contact
Travis
Oosthoek
with
the
USA
TAEKWONDO
Events
Departmentat7198664289.
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2012 USAT National Championship
2012 USAT National Championships
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2012 USAT National Championships
Tournament Desk Lay-out
20'
8' 8'
DOOR
20'
Stairs
2'
4'
16'
TOP VIEW
16' x 20' x 4' high riser
16' x 8'x 2' high riser
Stairs
Railing, Skirt & 8'
tables on perimeter
SIDE VIEW
Stairs
Railing, Skirt & 8'
tables on perimeter
Railing, Skirt & 8'
tables on perimeter
8'