Download - World Championships of Beach Ultimate
6 Days, 35 Countries, 1200 Athletes
One Great Sport!
BULA and the World Flying Disc Federation Present:
Beach Ultimate Excitement
• Team sport played by Men, Women and Mixed teams
• Spectacular jumps, dives, catches and throws
• Key values are fun, respect and fair-play (self-refereed)
• 100+ tournaments worldwide and increasing
• Accessible, easy to learn, and low cost to play
• Positive social impact: beach cleans & respect
• Grassroots sport with tremendous upside growth
Ambassadors of Fun and Respect
• Players from Grass Ultimate (100,000+ core players
and 1 million+ recreational players worldwide)*
• Ultra active online community
• Key values have powerful Word-of-Mouth appeal
• 65% aged 20-45. 60% Male & 40% Female*
• 40% with College/University degrees*
• 42% have household income of $75K+** Observed data confirmed by WFDF Census and SGMA Research
World Championships
• World Flying Disc Federation and BULA approved
• 6 days, 35 countries, 1200 athletes, 12 fields,
100 volunteers
• Superb location and dates for players and sponsors
• Premium vehicle to communicate positive message
• Environmentally friendly and eco-compatible
• www.wcbu2011.org
Getur Sports Village is Perfect
• City: Lignano Sabbiadoro
• Space for 11+ Fields
• Can host all players & guests
Compelling Dynamics
• Peak summer holiday season
• 1,200 Athletes plus team guests and supporters
• Top attraction for 50,000 tourists and locals
• 6 days, 5,000 visitors/day, 500 visitors/hour
• Live entertainment, webcasts, and night games
• TV, traditional and new media coverage
Top Class Organization
• Patrick van der Valk – President BULA and Chair WFDF Beach Ultimate. Organizer of 2 World Championships and 20+ international Beach Ultimate events. Proven track record in growing successful ventures (linkedin.com/in/patrickvandervalk)
• Matt Kass –Broadcast, New Media, and Sponsorship Director. BULA Japan, Co-Founder SCUSA (SportsCharities.org). Runs boutique entertainment management agency (jp.linkedin.com/pub/matt-kass/4/665/a48)
• Max Vitali – Tournament Director. Organized World Championships for players under 23 and other international Beach Ultimate events. Player Italian National Team
Great Sponsorship Opportunity
• Long and short term engagements
• International and/or Italian focus
• New media and broadcasting appeal
• Attractive demographics
• Align with an exciting and fun sport featuring
fair-play and respect
Be Part of a Positive Wave!
• Opportunities for: Beach, Ocean, Water & Sports brands
Beer and alcohol
Consumer Products
Food, Beverages and Water
Lifestyle Apparel and Sports Gear Manufacturers
Quality of Life Services
Technology and Services
Telecommunications
• Contact us by February 18 for priority consideration
Key Contacts
• Patrick van der Valk E: [email protected] (preferred)T: +351 918-412-363 (PT) / +1 415-490-0414 (US)Skype: patrickvandervalk
• Matt KassE: [email protected] (preferred)T: +81 90-9857-7070 (JP)Skype: makassvigi
• Max VitaliE: [email protected] (preferred)T: +39 3356-555-593 (IT)Skype: ildraghetto
Important Links
• World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) www.wfdf.org
• Beach Ultimate Lovers Association (BULA) www.beachultimate.org
• World Championships of Beach Ultimate www.wcbu2011.com
• World Championships 2007 - TV Coverage –www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvfzWaWdZhQ
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