Snow Volleyball is expected to experience a steady, continuous growth in the years to come, which could ultimately lead to its inclusion in the programme of the Winter Olympic Games, thereby following a path similar to what happened to Beach Volleyball back in the 1990s. CEV President Aleksandar Boričić 2
Snow Volleyball Young and up-andcoming game a a Extreme sport in iconic venues Quickly growing a a Innovative and unique event experience Trendsetting and dynamic discipline a a Creating new interest for Volleyball Video Clip: This is Snow Volleyball 3
Snow Volleyball Snow Volleyball events have been organised in several venues across Europe in the past years (illustrated with red dots on the map) For the first time an official Snow Volleyball European Tour was organised in 2016 by CEV including the following 3 stops (blue dots): 12-13 March Špindlerův Mlýn (CZE) 19-20 March Wagrain-Kleinarl (AUT) 02-03 April Kronplatz / Plan de Corones (ITA) Rules: Official Beach Volleyball rules apart from game duration (sets until 15 points) & clothing 4
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Snow Volleyball European Tour 01 Professionalising and developing a new trend sport 02 Picturesque venues / Event experience 03 Extensive use of social media channels 7
Snow Volleyball European Tour 01 Professionalising and developing a new trend sport Unified event identity Clear set of rules + organiser handbook European Snow Volleyball Ranking 01 CEV sport equipment support 02 Mutual Picturesque cooperation venues / CEV support 8
Snow Volleyball European Tour 02 Picturesque venues / Event experience Hosted in popular ski resorts Perfect locations for B2B activities Unique event experience 01 Memorable moments for public, media & sponsors 9
Snow Volleyball European Tour 03 Extensive use of social media channels Promotion via CEV channels CEV supported highlight clips Access to CEV media network Dedicated section on CEV website Promoting an innovative image of Volleyball Be part of the success!! 10
Event Organising Conditions Event Conditions Tour event Exhibition Centre court Capacity Competition Court(s) Set up a capacity of min. 250 spectators to follow the matches (deck-chairs, snow tribune, etc.) Min. 2 1 Warm-up area - Competition office incl. internet - Number of teams Min. 16 per gender Min. 2 Number of days Min. 2 Min. 1 Ranking points - 11
Event Organising Conditions Organiser benefits Tour event Exhibition TV rights National TV rights National TV rights Marketing rights CEV highlight video crew Use of presenting sponsor on the event title Appointment of the national sponsors/partners 100% of outside & 70% of inside panels surrounding the centre court 50% space on referee chair, net bands & net post paddings 100% uniforms excluding CEV pre-determined positions 100% VIP area/packages & players area - Medals - Mikasa balls & nets Organisational support Promotion - Optional with official tour promoter chaka2 Via CEV media platforms Photos & video clips from the 2016 season can be used free of charge 12
Event Organising Conditions Organiser Obligations Tour event Exhibition Prize Money Min. 1.000 per gender Optional Organising Fee 0 0 Production of CEV identity Panels, flags & results board Referee chair, net bands & net post paddings (if used) Player s uniforms Players area Covered area with seats incl. drinks - Trophies - Event delivery Promotion, staff, etc. Requirements according to organiser handbook 13
Application Procedure Application by 31 st October 2016 Evaluation Date coordination by 10 th November 2016 Signing 1 2 3 Submit your competition application (SV-A form) by 31 st October 2016 Evaluation and date coordination by 10 th November 2016 Signing of the organiser agreements by 15 th December 2016 As mentioned in the organiser benefits there is also the option to get organisational support from our official tour promoter chaka2. Please email snow@cev.lu for further details. 14