DISCUSSION TOPICS The Opportunity The Strategy The Bid The - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

DISCUSSION TOPICS • The Opportunity • The Strategy • The Bid • The Timeline

THE OPPORTUNITY • 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Quarterfinals • 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Championships

THE STRATEGY Quarterfinal Rounds • Create regionalized fan base • Increased marketing efforts • Expand reach and exposure of lacrosse

THE STRATEGY Championships • SWOT – Proven product – Drop in attendance – Growth of sport and increased participation – Ticket prices, dates, location, television

THE STRATEGY • Engaged LOC to assist with grassroots • Supportive local government • Group options • Expanded hospitality opportunities • Destination packaging

THE BID • Facility • Fan Fest • Proposed budget • Attendance/performance history • Hotel options

THE BID • Travel access • Geography • Competing/complimentary events • Local funding support

THE TIMELINE • June 17 Bid specs available • June 17-20 Webinars • June 26-27 Host Symposium • July 15 Bid portal opens • August 9 Bid declarations due • Sept. 16 Bid portal closes • December Host sites announced

FOR MORE INFORMATION www.NCAA.org/bids Anthony Holman aholman@ncaa.org