green initiatives pr- 2010 ncaa water polo championship
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Presentation for Jenny Bramer at the Sustainable Sports ConferenceTRANSCRIPT
Hosting the 1st ever NCAA Division I Eco-Friendly Championship
Jenny BramerJenny Bramer
Associate Athletic Associate Athletic DirectorDirector
San Diego State San Diego State UniversityUniversity
2010 NCAA Water Polo 2010 NCAA Water Polo Tournament ManagerTournament Manager
Associate Athletic Associate Athletic DirectorDirector
San Diego State San Diego State UniversityUniversity
2010 NCAA Water Polo 2010 NCAA Water Polo Tournament ManagerTournament Manager
NCAA Women’s Water polo NCAA Women’s Water polo
2010 Championship2010 ChampionshipFriday May 14 – Sunday May 16
The Competition PoolThe Competition Pool
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SHADE STRUCTURE SOLAR PANNELS- MARCH 2007•Equipped with an 8,000 square-foot solar water-heating panel on Equipped with an 8,000 square-foot solar water-heating panel on the roof of the shade structure.the roof of the shade structure.
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•The solar system consists of three separate ground The solar system consists of three separate ground mounted arrays, each with 280 photovoltaic panels mounted arrays, each with 280 photovoltaic panels
•124-kilowatt solar photovoltaic installation124-kilowatt solar photovoltaic installation
•Used to provide Photovoltaic electricity in building and Used to provide Photovoltaic electricity in building and for pool pumpfor pool pump
GROUND MOUNTED PANNELS- DECEMBER 2009
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•These solar panels preserve natural gas These solar panels preserve natural gas emissions, and cut electricity costs by over emissions, and cut electricity costs by over $35,000 a year. $35,000 a year.
•The Aquaplex generates enough solar The Aquaplex generates enough solar power to reduce 299,940 lbs. of COpower to reduce 299,940 lbs. of CO22 from the from the atmosphere each year. atmosphere each year.
The Results:The Results:
ASSOCIATED ASSOCIATED STUDENTSSTUDENTS
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POTENTIAL VENDORS
• Think Blue – Water conservation
• Ocean Minded – Sandals with recycled content
• CalAsia- local vegan restaurant
• Surf Rider Foundation - Associated with Blue Water Task Force and San Diego Coast-keeper
• Aztec Shops- providing local and organic concession options
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POTENTIAL CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS•SAAC- student-athlete advisory committee-council members generating eco-friendly ideas
•Green Love - embrace sustainable practices in all facilities
•Environmental Business Society - strives to empower students to make a positive environmental impact on campus, in the community and in the business world
•Green Campus Program - advocating energy efficiency and sustainability on campus
•Outdoors Club – Learn about, experience, and promote the green way of living
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PRODUCTION ITEMS•Scorecards on recycled paper with soy based ink
•CFL light bulbs
•Electronic marketing
•Solar energy powered score clock
•Rechargeable batteries in timers & communication devices
•Recycling receptacles
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PRODUCTION ITEMS•Meetings via teleconference
•Championship Manual posted on website
•Visitors’ Guide disseminated on CD rather
than print
•Encourage vendors to use eco-friendly
methods
•Recycled and or reusable volunteer apparel
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FOOD AND DRINK
•Buying in bulk- to use less packaging
•Limiting disposable water bottles
•Supporting green businesses
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BANQUET •Organic food
•Composting excess food
•China rather than plastic ware•CFL lighting in venue• At a Not-for-Profit facility•Linen tablecloths instead of disposable•Banquet Programs printed on recycled paper and soy-based ink •Locally grown food- to reduce emissions associated with transportation of the products
Any questions?Any questions?
Thank You For Your Time!Contact Information:
Jenny Bramer
619.594.0394
www.goaztecs.com