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2012 EVENT FUNDING APPLICATION
NAME OF EVENT – 2012 Rocky/Central J3 Junior Championships
PROPOSED DATE(S) – March 3-10, 2012
AMOUNT OF CASH FUNDING REQUESTED - $2500
PRODUCING ENTITY:
1. President or Executive Director’s Name – Aldo Radamus
2. Name and Title of Person Completing the Application – Kim McGrew, Co-
Chair, Organizing Committee
3. Business Address: 598 Vail Valley Dr., Vail, CO 81657
4. Contact Info:
Telephone: 970-476-5119
E-Mail Address: jcchair@skiclubvail.org
5. Event and/or Organization: skiclubvail.org
6. Number of years your organization has been in business: 47 years
7. Mission Statement: To provide youth the opportunity for character growth
and excellence through athletics.
8. Organization's tax status: Non-Profit
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
1. Brief description of the event and its activities – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s
(USSA) Junior Championships are showcase events for junior aged athletes and are often
launching pads for future U.S. Ski Team stars. Ski and Snowboard Club Vail will host the 2012
Marriott Junior Championships for J3 alpine racers from the Rocky/Central region. 160
athletes, aged 13-14, will compete in slalom, giant slalom, super giant slalom and downhill races
in Vail the week of March 3-10, 2012. The event will kick-off with an Opening Ceremony on
Golden Peak and parade through the Town of Vail. Golden Peak will serve as the race venue
for all events and world-class awards ceremonies will be held at special locations(Vail Village,
Solaris Plaza, Golden Peak) in the town. Athlete and parent socials will also take place in Vail.
Manor Vail Lodge will serve as the Official Race Headquarters. A celebratory awards banquet
for over 400 will also be held at a yet to be determined place in Vail.
2. Where will the event be located within the Town of Vail? – Primarily Golden Peak (see
above)
3. Will any portion of the event take place outside of the Town of Vail? No
4. Will additional in-kind services be required from the Town of Vail? No
5. Is this a new or existing event? It is a returning event, in it’s 6th year.
6. People:
Number of participants (athletes, artists, exhibitors, etc.) anticipated- 160 athletes, 50+coaches
Number of volunteer’s needed- 20 per day minimum
Number of event staff – 50+ per day
Total Number of spectators/attendees anticipated and estimate:
20 % Local
40% In-state (non-local)
40 % Out of State
7. Brief description of potential benefits to the Town of Vail, including an estimated # of
incremental room nights and increased spending generated – Almost every athlete
participating will be accompanied by family and friends. Most family and friends will purchase
lift tickets and will spend money on the mountain. In addition, most visitors will stay in the
Town of Vail and will shop and dine locally.
8. What return on investment should the Town of Vail expect? – The later return of these
guests who had a wonderful experience at the Junior Championships.
BUDGET:
1. Please attach a complete and detailed event budget, including anticipated revenues and
expenses. (see attached)
2. What % of the total event budget is the CSE being asked to fund? 3%
3. Describe briefly how you will use the funds that you are requesting from the CSE. To
support the athletes and enrich their experience in Vail.
4. Should the CSE decide not to support this event, will it still occur? Yes
5. What is the $ amount of sponsorships from alternative sources reflected in the event
budget? $15,000
6. What % of the total event budget do you expect the event itself to generate? (i.e. ticket
sales, merchandise, food and alcohol sales, etc.) Entry is 76%
7. If possible, would you intend to host the event in Vail beyond 2012? If yes, for how many
years beyond 2012? The 2013 J3 JO’s has already been awarded to SSCV.
8. Do you anticipate requesting funding from the CSE next year? If yes, given that the CSE
encourages the development of additional sponsors in order to leverage their own
investments, and anticipates that as events become established they will become less
relianton public funds, what %, if any, of the total event budget do you anticipate requesting
next year? 3%
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
1. Explanation of how you will direct prospective attendees to book lodging within the Town
of Vail and a description of how you will track the number of lodging nights generated. (see
attached)
2. Marketing plan and detailed explanation of potential for sponsorships and media
exposure. – not yet complete, see attached for a draft
3. Previous year's event evaluation, including income and expense statement (if existing
event) – no records on file
4. Past or projected demographics of event attendees and spending- no records on file
5. Organization rosters naming:
SSCV Board of Directors and positions:
Glenn Davis – Chairman; Kenneth DeLine, Ceil Folz; John Garnsey; Brad Ghent; Dr. Jim
Harding; Phil Hoversten - Treasurer; Jeff Kirwood – Vice Chairman; Aldo Radamus; Steve
Santamaria; Pete Seibert; David Viele -Secretary