Netball In Fort Wayne

October 30, 2012

United States Netball Association, The City of Fort Wayne would be honored to host the 2013 United States Netball Association National Championships. Visit Fort Wayne’s board of directors and staff are highly committed to providing a championship experience to the participating Netball leagues and their fans.

Fort Wayne was recently rated the #1 city for minor league sports in America! Along with that we have a very strong track record for hosting regional, national, and international sporting events. A few recent examples include USA Roller Sports Nationals, NCAA Hockey and Volleyball Championships, USA Curling Nationals, and many others.

Centrally located Fort Wayne sits at almost the exact midpoint between Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Cleveland. This allows for even and fair travel time for all participating leagues.

Our community enthusiastically embraces sporting events off all kinds, and we truly take pride in our world class facilities.

Thank you for your consideration or our bid to host the 2013 USANA National Championships in the beautiful Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sincerely,

Corey Ford Sales Manager Visit Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Stats & Facts

Fort Wayne is Indiana’s second-largest city and is home to over 250,000 residents. (Allen County, Indiana’s largest county by size, has a population of 355,000.)

We are a three-time All-America City Award winner, and are consistently sited for our high quality of life, low cost of living and warm Hoosier Hospitality.

Fort Wayne’s facilities are first-rate, technology-advanced and fully adaptable to your unique needs. Whether you are planning a meeting for 20, a convention for 1,500 or ministering to a congregation of 10,000, our sales staff and community is equipped and ready to put forth a memorable and successful experience for your group.

Past meeting planners have been impressed by Fort Wayne’s ability to put on effective events, while offering a big city feel, with a small community atmosphere. Not to mention, Fort Wayne’s high quality and lower cost amenities, and cleanliness and friendliness of community, sets our city apart from our counterparts.

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APPENDIX II THE BUDGET

USA NATIONAL NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS REVENUES

NOTES US$ 1500

Grants

Sales Tickets Programs Merchandise

300 300 100 500

Sponsorships Medical

1000

Registration fees Entry fees

TOTAL:

$7,700

Visit Fort Wayne/Sports Indiana

Direct sales Vendor rights

20 teams @ 200 per team

EXPENSES Insurance

Included

Facility

Equipment

Miscellaneous

Rental

$1,750

Custodial/Security

included

Posts Tape Flooring Tables/Chairs Scoring Equipment PA system Balls Miscellaneous Medical Volunteer Uniforms Incidentals Printing (Tkts/Prog) Trophies/Awards

Marketing/ Public Relations Entertainment

Supplied by USANA Supplied by USANA included included included included Supplied by USANA

$50 Supplied by USANA

Provided by Visit Fort Wayne

TOTAL: $1,800

Facility Information

Grand Wayne Convention Center You and your delegates will find the experienced staff and worldclass appointments of the Grand Wayne Convention Center the ideal environment for your next event. With 80,000 square feet of fully carpeted, dedicated event space and 30,000 square feet of public areas, your convention, corporate meeting, trade show, banquet or special event will shine in this award-winning convention center.

The Grand Wayne Convention Center features a sub-divisible 50,000 square foot multi-purpose Convention Hall. Consistent with the entire Center, it is fully carpeted, equipped with technologically advanced sound and lighting systems, and is acoustically paneled for superior sound quality. In addition, they offer easy-access loading docks, phone lines, computer-driven sound system, inhouse exhibition services and a fully staffed audio-visual department.

Facility Information

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum The Memorial Coliseum is one of the most unique event centers in the country, offering two venues under one roof. Its recent expansion and renovations also make it one of the most contemporary and accommodating facilities you will find anywhere.

With contemporary, cutting-edge amenities, a professional event staff, exceptional catering services and over 5,000 on-site parking spaces, the Memorial Coliseum has room to make your tradeshow, concert, sporting event or meeting world-class by any standard.

It is simply the most versatile space you’ll find – in an extremely convenient and accessible location.

Able to host over 13,000 people in the Arena and more than 108,000 square feet of exhibition space, the Memorial Coliseum is versatile enough to host concerts, tradeshows, sporting events, family shows, banquets, meetings and much more. The technologically-advanced facilities include event space outfitted with all utilities, internet access and convenient load in and out.

The Memorial Coliseum’s adaptable floor plan options help event planners design customizable options that best suit their needs.

Attractions

Visit Fort Wayne strongly believes the convention or meeting experience doesn’t have to end following the business day.

Fort Wayne offers many activities and tours for groups of all sizes to enjoy either during the day or evening hours. Group tours are encouraged while you’re a visitor to our city, and we would like to help setup and offer suggestions for a group itinerary.

Notable Attraction Options: DeBrand Fine Chocolates Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Fort Wayne Museum of Art cinda b bags and purses Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library Mad Anthony Brewing Company Embassy Theatre Science Central Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Dining & Nightlife

Known as the “City of Restaurants” Fort Wayne offers countless dinner and nightlife options, including several locally owned hotspots and franchised favorites. Downtown Fort Wayne has 20 restaurants within three blocks of the Grand Wayne Center, while the Memorial Coliseum is located by over 40 dining options just down the road on Coliseum Boulevard.

After dinner, need to sit back and relax over a cocktail after a successful business day, or celebrate a convention achievement out on the town? You and your event attendees will have plenty of late-night options, whether the evening calls for live music, dancing and unwinding.

Notable Dining and Nightlife Options: Club Soda Don Hall’s Gashouse Cork ‘N Cleaver BakerStreet Restaurant Casa Ristorante Mad Anthony Brewing Company J.K. O’Donnell’s Henry’s Restaurant Dash-IN Chappell’s Coral Grill Champions

Sports Venues

Fort Wayne has so much to offer to your tournament or group. From our great central location to our affordable prices, Fort Wayne is a great fit for groups of all shapes and sizes.

Spiece Fieldhouse is a world class competition basketball complex, and the massive Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and Hefner Fields are great options for large tournaments. The Lutheran Health SportsCenter and Parkview Sports One Fieldhouse are brand new facilities that are eager to host your event!

List of Sports Venues: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Lutheran Health SportsCenter Spiece Fieldhouse Parkview Sports One Fieldhouse Hefner Fields Fort Wayne Sports Club Ash Center

Transportation

We understand meeting planners and event participants travel far and wide to visit our city, and we want to make it as hassle-free for our visitors to get into and around town. From our world-class airport to city bus and on-call taxi services, Fort Wayne provides many travel options in and around the city. All at a low cost compared to surrounding communities.

Notable Transportation Options: Fort Wayne International Airport Citilink A1 Limo and Taxi Service Five Star Transportation Yellow Taxi Cab Deluxe Taxi Service Dollar and Thrifty Car Rental Three Rivers Taxi Service AAA Taxi Service