Rochester, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission Proposal to Host: 2013 National Collegiate Table Tennis Association National Championships April 11-14, 2013 Prepared by: John Larsen Sports Sales Manager & Ben Boldt Event Operations Manager Rochester Amateur Sports Commission In Partnership with the Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Rochester, MN
Rochester, Minnesota The Rochester Amateur Sports Commission, the Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau and the city of Rochester would like to invite the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association to host the 2013 National Championships at the University Center Field House in Rochester, Minnesota. Currently Minnesota s third largest and fastest growing city, Rochester has been recognized several times by Money Magazine as one of the country s most livable communities. Home of the world renowned Mayo Clinic, Rochester provides a safe, clean and enjoyable city for its visitors. Rochester is also the home of the Rochester Amateur Sports Commission (RASC), a leader in hosting major state, regional and national sporting events in Rochester since 1991. The RASC focuses on assuring the athletes and their fans have a great experience in Rochester. The RASC believes strongly that its many years of working with all types of events and a dedicated commitment from the Rochester Table Tennis Club are the perfect team to work with the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association. Rochester Regional Sports Center Field House - Venue Information The Rochester Regional Sports Center Field House is a perfect venue for the 2013 NCTTA Championships. An arena with a seating capacity of 1600, all close to the action with great viewing, will create an exciting atmosphere for the players and fans. Located just five minutes from a large selection of quality hotels, it is very convenient for all. The facility has a multi-purpose sports court that can easily accommodate 16 table tennis courts.
Rochester Hotel and Restaurant Information The Kahler Grand Hotel will again be the headquarters hotel. Please see the accompanying bid application for additional Kahler Grand proposal details. With over 165 restaurants to choose from visitors will find a selection ranging from local favorites Michael s Steak House, Victoria s Italian Restaurant and Roscoe s Ribs to most of the national favorite chains, including T. G. I. Friday s, Olive Garden, Red Lobster and many more. Rochester has a full-time Sports Commission staff. Rochester has one of the most well established Sports Commissions in the country. RASC was formed in 1991 to host the 1992 AAU Junior Olympics. Since then, the Rochester Amateur Sports Commission has served as host of numerous local, regional, state national and international events. Currently, Rochester has five full time employees. The RASC goes the extra mile to ensure teams and families have a positive experience. After events, surveys are sent to coaches, teams, players and family members
requesting feedback. This feedback assists in educating the staff on what matters to the teams and helps the RASC to continue to be the best it can be when hosting events. Here is a sample of events Rochester has been or will be the host of: NCTTA College Table Tennis Championships: 2008, 2009 & 2011 NJCAA Division III Women s Softball National Championships: 2006-2011 NJCAA Division III Women s Volleyball National Championships: 2001-2011 NJCAA Division III Women s Basketball National Championships: 2007-2011 Amateur Softball Association National Tournaments: 2006-2011 NJCAA National Wrestling Championships: 1999-2009 NCAA Women s Division III Volleyball Championship: 2004 NCAA Women s Division II Basketball National Championship: 2001 & 2002 USA Hockey Tier III Junior A National Championships: 2011 National Collegiate Table Tennis Assn National Championships: 2008-2009, 2011 US Figure Skating Midwest & Pacific Coast Synchronized Sectionals: 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Duals National Championships: 2009-2010 Minnesota USA Wrestling Folkstyle State Tournament: 2005-2011 Minnesota USA Wrestling Freestyle State Tournament: 2005-2011 The Clash National High School Wrestling Duals: 2003-2011 United States Figure Skating National Showcase: 2008 AAU National Girls Basketball Championship: 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010 Star of the North State Games: 1992, 1994, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005-2007, 2010 US Baton Twirling National Championships: 2007 USA Table Tennis North American Championships: 2006 AAU Age Group Girls Gymnastics National Championships: 2006 USA Taekwondo National Qualifying Tournament: 2005-2006 Rochester Amateur Sports Commission Staff: Ben Boldt Event Operations Director Shelley Boettcher Event Operations Manager Ed Hruska Executive Director
John Larsen Sports Sales Manager Zac Carlson, Event Operations Assistant A Strong Community That Serves Amateur Sports Well! The RASC s 26-person working board is made up of local business leaders who are committed to the efforts of hosting top quality sporting events in Rochester. From venue managers, hotel owners, park department employees or simply experts in a particular sport, this group understands what it takes to run successful events. The RASC s success is a true team effort! The 2011 RASC Board of Directors: Member Ashley Anderson Ron Bastian Mark Bilderback Brad Brech John Eckerman Chad Eickoff Matt Esau Michael Doc Fatis Steve Flint Julie Haldeman Kristine Ihrke Jeff Jensen Brad Jones Dan Litzinger Mike Madden Kerry McAllister Bill McCollum John McGuine Bob Nowicki Steve Prigge Sylvia Rogers Mike Schaber Frank Spaeth Alison Weckman Russ Wiesman Affiliation Clarion Inn Rochester Park & Rec. Mayo Clinic Rochester Youth Volleyball Boldt Construction Mayo Sports Medicine Mayo Civic Center Rochester Ice Hawks Rochester Community & Technical College Kahler Hotels Best Western Soldier Field Express Employment Pros Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau Rochester Honkers Baseball Rochester Area Lacrosse Rochester Community Education Courtyard by Marriott Benike Construction Kiwanis Hockey Tournament Pro Image Marketing Edina Realty Rochester Park & Rec. Rochester Youth Soccer Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Rochester Youth Baseball
Brian Zmolek Olmsted Medical Center Comments from Previous Events held in Rochester, Minnesota: I wanted to extend very sincere thanks for all the incredible work you did with the NJCAA National Wrestling Championships. I have been to tons of tourneys in the past 30 years and few would match what you did with this one. Tim Yount, Assistant Executive Director, NJCAA The city was very nice and the hospitality was great! It was very well organized. Nakaira Gibson, AAU Coach, U-14 Girls BB National Championship Once again thanks for the friendly way that the Championships were carried out and the great organization behind them. David Wilson, Northern Ireland Tug of War regarding the 2004 World Tug of War Championships A wonderful location to visit. The people and hospitality were tremendous. Don Flora, University of La Verne regarding the 2004 NCAA DIII Women s Volleyball Championships. Rochester is a nice, clean town. It has nice hotels and restaurants friendly people. - Walt Thurnau, NJCAA Coach A Great location! The whole organization of the tournament was outstanding. Tyra Rowe of the Central Kentucky Angles during a recent AAU Championship