We are now looking for bids to host the 2009 National Junior Outdoor
Championships. Having considered moving to regional qualifiers, we suspect
we are still some way short of having to make that change this year.

There will need to be at least 5 outdoor pitches, ideally more as we would
hope to get at least 28 junior teams (as in 2008). It needs to be a 2 day
tournament, so camping is important. A central location is preferable, but
most teams will travel to almost anywhere in the country for a 2 day junior
tournament.

For guidance on running a tournament, please refer to the UKUA policy
http://www.ukultimate.com/files/How_to_run_a_UKUA_tour_5.pdf
Don't feel you have to provide everything, but the closer we get to these
high standards, the better.

We're preferably looking for a bid that can at least accommodate:
- 4-6 pitches for two days
- Medical staff
- Cheap, safe accommodation / Camping on site
- Affordable entry fee

Any extras such as venue for party, bouncy castles, swimming, etc. must be
fully risk assessed. Remember that the majority of participants will be
under 18, and teachers/coaches/responsible adults (who may themselves only
be 18) are putting their careers and reputations on the line when taking a
junior team to a tournament.

Weekend clashes are inevitable, but some are preferable to others. For
reference, here is a list of events already scheduled. Hosting the
tournament during the exam period or outside of term time (including
weekends at the start or end of term or even half term) will drastically
reduce the amount of teams that can enter.

Apr 25 - Tour 0
May 2 - Uni Mixed Outdoor Nationals
May 9 - Mixed Tour 2
May 23 - Mixed Tour 3 / Nationals
Jun 6 - Tour 1
Jul 4 - Tour 2 (A and womens)
Jul 11 - Tour 2 (B and C divisions)

June 27/28 looks like the best weekend as June 21/22 is before the end of
some GCSE/A Level exams, but there are other possibilities. Flexibility with
the date for a venue is going to be very important in the bids. GCSEs tend
to be over by June 22nd but watch out for year 11 proms after that date. GB
Junior squad training dates are being sorted out this week so we need to get
nationals on the calendar as quickly as possible.

If you would like to submit a bid, then please send an 'email of interest'
with a brief outline ASAP to me at kev_lowe@..., and then a full bid
by March 23rd. All bids (including emails of interest) will be published
when received on the public area at
http://www.freeyabb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=juniors

The bids will then be considered that week and decisions announced by March
30th. Deadlines will be enforced properly this year, and compromise bids
will not be sought if correctly submitted bids fully meet the bid criteria.
The two most important factors when deciding which junior indoor bid to
accept were the dates and location.

Good luck, and let's ensure that these national tournaments continue to be
annual events as they have been since 2004.

Kevin (on behalf of the junior bids committee)
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