USA Weightlifting

Events Webinar

December 2, 2014National 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

Phil.andrews@usaweightlifting.org

719-866-3386 (Office), 719-200-6020 (Cell).

Director – Events & Programs