Information for potential hosts IFA 2019 Fistball Men s WC May 2015
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FACTS Founded 1960 in Frankfurt (GER) Fistball all over the world : 5 Continents President: Karl Weiss General Secretary: Winfried Kronsteiner Member Nations: 22 nations Recognized Nations: 28 nations 50.000 active athletes President Karl Weiss Office: Salzburg Feature the world s best athletes in fistball!
MEDIA Website & Social Media Live streaming I Clips I Teasers I Newsletter Media partnerships PR Initiatives Domestic media promotion campaign (TV, radio, print, outdoor, social media) International federations media networks Sponsors activation Fistball provides a worldwide exposure!
MISSION I The International Fistball Association (IFA) is a dynamic, modern and efficient sports association which, together with its member associations, stands for the following values and objectives: We provide everything that is required for our competitions to be held in an ideal manner and with high quality. We promote and develop the sport throughout the world by offering a broad and specific spectrum. We offer training programmes for the lasting development of players, trainers, referees and officials. We are committed to level-appropriate, open and professional communication both internally and externally. We generate and enhance people's awareness of the sport of fistball through appropriate measures and collaboration in the fields of sport, politics, business and the media.
MISSION II We support collaboration with international institutions such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), SportAccord, the International World Games Association (IGWA), the International University Sports Federation (FISU), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and other associations and develop these partnerships with constructive dialogue. Equal opportunities and equality in general are important to us. Gender equality and protection against discrimination are management tasks. We are an attractive and competent partner for sponsors. We are committed to the safety of the people who play the sport and those who watch it. We expect and support fair play at all levels. We unequivocally support the measures of WADA and speak out against any form of doping. We work in a solution-oriented way and ensure that our means are handled efficiently. We focus on a pragmatic approach.
IFA stands for Cooperation with local anti-doping agency! Cooperation with WADA against doping! We have social responsibility! We have responsibiltiy for children & youth! No Racism! Convey the sport positively! Fistball is an amazing sport! Believe us! NEW: IFA Anti-Doping Rules 2015! FISTBALL: Doping-free, Integrity and Social responsibility
HISTORY When exactly the game of fistball was invented, is not known. What is certain, however, is that the roots lie in the southern part of Europe, perhaps in Italy. The earliest known written mention of the game is by Roman Emperor Gordian III and dates to the year 240. Rules for an Italian version of fistball were recorded by Antonius Scaiono in 1555. In the 16th century the game experienced a renaissance. However, it was seen less as a game of competitive nature and more as a pastime for nobles and gentry. In 1786, Johann Wolfgang Goethe mentioned fistball games between four noblemen from Verona and four Venetians in his diary An Italian Journey. It was only in 1870 that fistball was introduced to Germany, led by Georg Weber. The sport was mainly played by gymnasts and was soon seen as a gymnastic sport. During this time the sport spread to the surrounding, mainly Germanspeaking, neighboring countries, and German emigrants also spread the sport in all continents, particularly in North- and South America and West Africa. Today fistball is played on all continents.
IFA-EVENTS Big public event Participants: Ambassadors, Athletes, Officials, Volunteers, Media, TV, Special Guest Show & Dance / Public & VIP-Catering Ambassador Programme Shows / Animations Cultural Exhibitions / Local Community Projects Fan festivals / Thematic Parties FISTBALL PARTYTIME!
PARTNER / SPONSOR BENEFITS Feature the world s best athletes in fistball Media expositure: TV, radio, print, web, social media Location Branding: Banners, beachflag, flags, stand space, a.s.o. Logo in all productions (Print, Web, a.s.o.) Worldwide media exposure Experience in organizing top international fistball events Special Guest Invitation! We are flexible..for you! FISTBALL IS YOUR GAME! WE PLAY IN A FAIR WAY!
TV-Strategy Live Broadcast / Live Stream The best fistball TV-pics! Daily Highlights News Clips Event Highlights HD-Cameras Press Conferences National & international TV-comercialization
INFORMATION IFA 2019 Fistball Men s World Championship 15 th IFA 2019 Men s World Championship The best men players fight for gold! 1 st IFA Men s World Championship was hosted by Austria 1968. Best men players are coming! 5 continents I 16 teams I More than 300 players and officials Tournament duration: 7 days I More than 50 games I 30.000 spectators Press I International Media I Livestream I TV Production Social Programm & Events I VIP Programm IFA-Congress Highlight of the year! Amazing atmosphere!
General criteria Host City At least 3 venues (2 preliminary rounds & finals) Opening Ceremony & Closing Ceremony and Banquet / Public & VIP-Catering / Social program Resource provider: Infrastructure, facilities, equipment & event services Local communication & promotion Host broadcasting TV production (international signal) Domestic media rights distribution Domestic sponsorship & ticketing Cultural, social, educational and entertainment activities
General criteria IFA Supervision of operations and TV production Branding validation Anti-doping controls International media rights distribution, global promotion and sponsorship Development and overview of integrity and social responsibility programs Technical expertise / Competition format Event communication and promotion support Accomodation and Catering
BID - FACTS May 2015 Information to all member and recognised nations Until 15 July 2015: Official request to IFA (interest for hosting) 17 July 2015: Official Bid-documents send by IFA Until 18 September 2015: Filled out Bid-documents back to IFA Until 25 September 2015: Bid documents sent to jury Until 15 October 2015: Review of jury Evaluation by IFA-Marketing until 23 October 2015 proposal to congress 18 November 2015: IFA-Congress (Argentina) Awarding of the World Championship
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MEMBER NATIONS RECOGNISED NATIONS Albania Australia Brasil Colombia Denmark India Japan Nepal Serbia South Africa USA Argentinia Austria Chile Czech Republic Germany Italy Namibia Pakistan Spain/Catalonia Switzerland Uruguay Belarus Cameroon Croatia Dominican Republic France Hungary Kenya Malta Moldavia Paraguay Portugal Swaziland Trinidad United Kindom Belgium Canada Cyprus Ecuador Greece Iceland Lithuania Mexico Mongolia Peru Sierra Leone Sweden Ukrainie Venezuela
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CONTACT - ORGANISER Organiser: IFA International Fistball Association President Karl Weiss Secretary General Winfried Kronsteiner Münchner Bundesstrasse 9 A-5020 Salzburg E-Mail: office@ifa-fistball.com Phone: +43 650 2253313 Head of Marketing Heinz Derflinger E-Mail: marketing@ifa-fistball.com Phone: +43 664 5169723