Amsterdam was candidate city to host the Gay Games X in 2018. On February 28th 2013 the Amsterdam Games Foundation handed over the bidbook to the FGG. More info on the bidding proces on 2018.gaygames.org
3. In 2018, we celebrate the 10th edition of the Gay Games. Nine great events have preceded
this anniversary. From all of us in Amsterdam to all involved in the Federation of Gay Games:
congratulations!
We believe Amsterdam would be the perfect city to organize Gay Games X. Amsterdam has a
rich tradition of personal freedom and its liberal values ensure a safe and confortable place for
all people, no matter what their gender is, or the colour of their skin, or their sexual orientation.
Participants and visitors of Gay Games X – from whatever part of the world – can feel completely
at ease for one entire week. Be themselves without any hesitations.
The Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation is a network organization.Together with many different
professional organizations, we will undertake this adventure with you.The gay sports, cultural
and business associations we work with are of a very high standard. GUTS (gays united through
sports) is member of the Dutch branch of IOC, Progay organize the biggest gay pride in the world
andWorkplace Pride speak to CEO’s of Shell and IBM on a daily basis.To name just a few.With
Amsterdam being a relatively small city, teaming up with such great partners will make for a very
exiting event.
Right in the middle of the old city centre, the Museum Plaza will become CelebrationVillage – the
vibrant hotspot of Gay Games X.With opening and closing ceremonies, accessible to everyone.
And a multiplicity of activities during that week.True inclusion: participants and visitors
celebrating LGBT culture and lifestyle, together with the local people ofThe Netherlands.
With the world facing difficult financial times, the Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation has
found a way of achieving a grand spectacle, using a relatively limited budget.We believe public
resources are not inexhaustible and Gay Games X should take that into account.
Without hesitation, all members of the Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation fully agree with the
bid we offer you now. Please enjoy.
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Introduction
All Gay Games have been a great celebration of joy,
inclusiveness and non-discriminatory participation
regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race, religion,
nationality, ethnic origin, political belief(s), athletic/
artistic ability, physical challenge, age or health status.
Anyone who might ask: “Why is there still a need for such
an event?” has never been to any Gay Games in his or her
life. It has become a monumental jubilation, an icon of
LGBT culture.
In 2018 the world proudly welcomes the 10th edition of
the Gay Games – what a great achievement! However
this bid book beauty pageant may turn out: Amsterdam
congratulates the Federation of Gay Games for its
effortless work to come up with great events, time and
time again. Because we know all too well: it hasn’t been
easy. Especially financially – some host cities have
struggled with this in the past.The Amsterdam bid has the
utmost focus on this aspect without compromising on the
objectives of the Gay Games. By doing so, we honor the
work of dr.TomWaddell.
It’s true: LGBT equality and liberation have gained
ground in many parts of the world.The visibility of the
Gay Games and the personal strength it imparted to
all visitors has been a serious contribution to that. But
there is still so much good work to be done. Much of that
work is described in the goals that the Federation of Gay
Games has set out to achieve.To reach those goals and
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to secure the future of the event for generations to come,
the 10thanniversary must surpass all previous Gay Games
– in personal experience, worldwide political potency
and financial certainty. Only Amsterdam can do this. Gay
Games X in 2018 will become memorable for offering
a warm welcome to us all, for including the diverse
community that we are, for reconnecting the youth to
the Gay Games and for lifting this event to a stage it so
desperately deserves.
This April the Dutch queen will abdicate and her son will
become king. All news media jump on the event. In one
interview, the respected Dutch historian, professor dr.
Herman Pleij pointed out that: “the very core of Dutch
society is diversity.” In contrast to, for example, the British
or the French, where all that was different was frowned
upon, the Dutch embrace the diverse.
We need to, we are trade people so need to get along
with everyone. Prejudice only gets in the way of making
a dollar. No wonder New York was once New Amsterdam
– different nationalities, influences and people of other
sexual orientation are as welcome there as they are here.
The obvious choice
Many of the volunteers, who collaborated on creating
this bid for you, remember Gay GamesV in 1998 like it
was yesterday.Without exception, they all hold positive
memories to that week in the summer of Amsterdam.
“It was like we were the majority instead of a minority
for once” is a comment that is often heard.We have
continued to visit other Gay Games, like the one in Sydney
(VI) or in Cologne (VIII). Excellent Games but – arrogant as
it may sound – we feel: nothing like the one in Amsterdam.
Where stereotypes were broken down and bridges were
built between mainstream and LGBT sports and cultural
communities were built.These bridges still exist today,
but and nowadays they have expanded their scope and
have obtained an unprecedented clout.Take the canal
parade for instance; the highlight of modern day Gay
Pride Amsterdam.This event was born in 1998 during Gay
GamesV as part of the program.
Without Gay GamesV, the city of Amsterdam would not be
able to host this event as part of the best and biggest Gay
Pride in the world. It is the second largest annual event
of the city with hundred thousends of straight people
partaking in LGBT culture and activities. And it is of course
needless to say that the first LGBT marriages in the world
were held in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam only inhabits around 800,000 residents
and still the city is globally known as one of the great
capitals of the world. Being only a dot on the map,The
Netherlands came out 13th in the London Olympics,
having top-notch sports venues and facilities to show for
it. Besides: this city has more culture on offer per square
mile than any other city in the world and for a relatively
small city, Amsterdam and its people have always given a
great deal of thought, money and effort to human rights
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issues – no wonder the LGBT Rights advocacy director
of Human RightsWatch is a former Dutch politician. COC
Netherlands has been advocating the rights of lesbian
women, gay men, bisexuals and transgenders from 1946
on. COC Netherlands is the only LGBT-organization with a
special consultative status with the United Nations.
Like in 1998, Gay Games X will not be concentrated in a
“gay ghetto” but will involve the entire city.The ‘human
measure’of Amsterdam is one of the great assets of the
Amsterdam bid. In every corner of every neighborhood,
people are invited to join us in an event that will range to
their very doorstep. Yes: some sports venues and events
are located or held at the outskirts of the city, but they are
still only 15 minutes away from the city center.
The involvement of young people with modern technology
and social networks with grow further every year.To be
able to reconnect them with the Gay Games, technology
is of the utmost importance – young people can only be
reached inside their own world, using their own language
and means of communication.The Netherlands is known
for its incredibly high level of technology (the smartest
parts of your iPhone are created here, so was the cd,
and the dvd) and communications. It should come as
no surprise that social media, (real time) streaming
video and online reporting at most of the events, are
commonplace in this Amsterdam bid.
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BUDGET
InThe Netherlands it’s not very polite to talk about
money. But since the world has entered an entire new
economical era of financial distress and theWest is
dealing with diminishing wealth, we cannot disregard this
in our bid.The IMF has recently stated that the financial
crises will last until at least 2018.To organize the Gay
Games X, Amsterdam chooses to present a far more
moderate budget than bidding host cities have presented
in the past. Still, Amsterdam promises to outdo all other
Gay Games.We can do so, because we built a network
organization structure.The gay sports associations are
all professional organizations in their own right.Together
they are partnered in GUTS (Gays UnitedThrough
Sports) – a member of the national NOC*NSF, itself a
member of the IOC. GUTS is one of our leading partners in
organizing the Gay Games X. So is Progay; the planning
force of Amsterdam Gay Pride. AndWorkplace Pride;
the international (Amsterdam based) gays-in-business
association. Let’s not forget the Amsterdam University
that is giving its full support. And of course local and
national governments praise this bid –not in the least
because we offer a unique and unparalleled sponsor plan
that is set out to obtain contribution and engagement
from large international corporations, in a very early
stage.This is a new way of thinking and the best possible
way forward.Where others will need to build a structure,
Amsterdam already has one.
The Gay Games X will need to be an event of such quality
and prestige that no one will ever after want to miss out
of. LGBT or straight. Only Amsterdam can accomplish this.
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Experience and skills of the
key members Bid Organization
Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation
will coordinate the organization of
the Gay Games 2018.The initiators
choose to set up a new legal
entity, functioning as a network
organization.This means that for
the different parts of the event,
experienced organizations will be
mobilized.
For the different sports
tournaments, the gay sports
associations that are involved.
The opening & closing ceremony as
well as the setup of the gay games
village will be executed by Xsaga BV.
The cultural program will
be organized by ProGay.
The human rights program will
be organized by the Amsterdam
Research Center for Gender and
Sexuality of the University of
Amsterdam;
Recruitment of volunteers will be
done byWorkplace Pride;
The ICT support and registration will
be managed by Next Gear BV;
The finances will be supervised by a
trustee service provider.
All these different organizations will
be monitored by the aforementioned
board of the foundation.The
members of this board are:
Carina Benninga:
Carina Benninga (1962) is director of
Van Ede & Partners, a coaching and
consulting bureau. Before that, she
was active for the athletes union NL
Sporter, of which she was one of the
founders.
Benninga debuted in the Dutch
hockey team at the 1983World Cup,
immediately winning the title. As
midfielder, she was also present
when the Dutch won their first
Olympic hockey gold, at the 1984
Los Angeles Games. She had high
hopes for the 1986World Cup, which
was held in the Netherlands, but was
unable to play after breaking her
collarbone briefly before the start
of the tournament. Benninga was
captain of the Dutch team at
the nextWorld Cup, and she led
her team to victory, defeating the
Australian hosts in the final. At her
third Olympics in 1992 in Barcelona,
Benninga became the first Dutch
woman to carry the flag at the
opening ceremonies. After that, she
retired from hockey. She took up
coaching, first as assistant-coach of
the US team, later of several Dutch
league clubs
History, mission statement and
governance structure.
Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation
was founded in 2012 by Edwin
Reinerie, Frederik Schutte, Frederik
van den Bosch, Hendrik-Jan
Biemond and Petra Luiken with the
specific aim to profile Amsterdam
for the international gay community,
with its nomination for theWorld
Gay Games 2018.
The initiators are currently the
board of the foundation.The
board is supported by a number of
coordinators and many volunteers.
After the bid book has been
submitted, the governance structure
of the foundation will be broadened,
by establishing a Board of Advisors
and a number of committees,
including a participants’board of
exclusive sponsors.
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Diana van den Born
is board member (secretary) of Gay UnionThrough Sports (GUTS).
GUTS represents Dutch gay sporters and sportclubs and is coordinator
of the Alliantie Gelijkspelen. She is also advisor to the board of COC
Kennemerland. COC Kennemerland represents the gay community in the
county of Kennemerland. Diana is responsable for the committees sports,
events and communication.
Diana (1976) was advisor to the board of Basketball Club Spaarndam
untill 2011. She organized several events for the members of the
clubs, such as youth camps and basketball tournaments. Diana was
coordinator and camp leader at Stichting Jeugdsportkampen Nederland
(Youthsportscamps Netherlands) untill 2009. - Studied French at
Hogeschool van Amsterdam and Cultural and social Studies at Hogeschool
van Utrecht. Active in: basketball, fitness, running and softball.
Hendrik-Jan Biemond
Hendrik JanThomas Biemond (1969) is partner of the international law
firm Allen &Overy. He specializes in the full range of securities law. He also
advises clients on internal measures to improve integrity and compliance.
He has extensive experience with leading large investigations and has
a strong reputation in this area. Hendrik Jan lectures and publishes
regularly on corporate integrity matters. Hendrik Jan is a member of the
Council of Supervision of the Amsterdam Bar Association and lectures the
Postgraduate Corporate Compliance at theVrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
He is also deputy justice at the Court of Appeal in Arnhem. Hendrik-Jan
supported the Dutch participants during all Gay Games since Gay Games X
1998.
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Petra Luiken
Petra Luiken (1983) worked since 2006 forTNT our national postal
service as team leader Customer care. She is in the board of the PANN
foundation, since 2007 with being the president from 2010 onwards.The
PANN foundation fights for gay acceptance and emancipation within the
Netherlands through events. More than 35.000 people attend the PANN
events every year. She is also president of the board who is organizing
this pink Saturday 2012 in Utrecht. She has excellent communications and
organizational skills. She volunteered during the Gay Pride in Montreal
2011. Petra has a bachelor degree in Leisure Management
Frederik van den Bosch
Frederik van den Bosch (1977) studied Arts &Technology and Psychology
and is founder and owner of GayGroup. GayGroup owns and operates a
wide portfolio of websites like Gay.nl (the Netherlands’leading gay lifestyle
portal), Gay.eu, Gaygirls.nl, GayGate.com and Gaychat.nl. Frederik is
also chairman of OUT Media: a non-profit organization which publishes
monthly magazine Gay&Night. Furthermore, he is chairman of non-profit
organization SHODI, which organizes several events for LGBT’s, such as the
annual Mister Gay Netherlands competition and straight-friendly soccer
competition ‘Football shoes Out of the Closet’
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Frederik Schutte
Frederik Schutte (1966) is partner at
Brabers, a partnership founded over
50 years ago, providing counsel and
support for Dutch and international
companies and trade and industry
associations. His legal expertise
lies in the field of products and
services regulation, corporate and
competition law. He has studied
at the University of Amsterdam
and graduated in Dutch law and
International law. Following this,
he completed his Masters (LLM) at
Duke University in Durham, USA.
Next to his work he is involved in a
number of non-profit organizations.
He is the chairman of the board
of Kriterion (organization for
student employment projects) and
SMART Project Space (institute for
contemporary art), Brooke Hospital
for animals (an international animal
welfare organization dedicated
to improving the lives of working
horses, donkeys and mules in some
of the world’s poorest communities)
in Amsterdam and International
Legal Alliances (Micro justice
organization) inThe Hague.
Besides he is member of the
Edwin Reinerie
Edwin Reinerie is founder, publisher and co-owner ofWinq Media and Mate
Media Group.These companies publishWinq - the nr. 1 gay magazine inThe
Netherlands; and Mate - an international gay lifestyle magazine, available
in stores in 30 countries around the world. Next to this, he undertakes
several online publishing activities. He can profit from a widespread
network within the gay community, both inThe Netherlands and abroad.
Edwin studied at the Katholieke Leergangen inTilburg and has visited all
Gay Games,World Outgames and Eurogames from the Amsterdam Gay
Games in 1998 onwards.
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Taskforce Amsterdam cultural
entrepreneurship (TACO) of the
Amsterdam Art Counsel.
Frederik plays hockey in the Dutch
competition league, and with Pink
hockey. He won medals at the Gay
Games, Outgames and Eurogames.
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Neco Dusseldorf
Neco (1981) is currently working as Senior Account Manager ATC
Amsterdam, a trust office active in Capital Markets securitization
transactions.
He has a great experience in financial services industry both in alternative
investment funds and asset based funding transactions. He has a bachelor
degree in business economics and finance.
He enjoys playing hockey and as a board member of Hockey Club
Amersfoort he is being responsible for all adult hockey activities. Neco
participated in the field hockey tournaments of several Euro Games and
Gay Games.
TamaraTien
Tamara (1979) has worked in various senior roles in (digital)marketing,
consulting and project management in sport, insurance and
pharmaceutical industry and her work experience includes European
Football Championships, Olympic Summer Games 2004, NYC Marathon
and EC Baseball. As a member of the EuroGames 2011 organization as
Online/Social Media Manager and Football Manager, board member
of futsallsportclubKetelbinkie and board member of GUTS (Gay Union
Through Sports) she has obtained expertise in the LGTB sport community
and was also involved in organizing various multisport tournaments in
Rotterdam. She competed in EuroGames 2007 in tennis and visited Gay
GamesVIII, although she enjoys more playing football and golf.Tamara has
a bachelor degree in Leisure
Management (University of Breda) and a Master’s degree in International
Sport Management (Johan Cruyff Institute for Sport Studies).
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The Board is supported by the
following management team:
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Involvement in LGBT cultural
or athletic events
Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation
is set up as a network organization.
Amsterdam has a well-organized gay
community with rich experience in
organizing large events. In 1998 the
Gay Games were held in Amsterdam
with over 15,000 participants.
Foundation Amsterdam Games
2018 cooperates with existing
organizations for the establishment
of the Gay Games 2018.The ‘Pro Gay
Foundation’will for example provide
parts of the cultural program.
Other parts are organized by
NASA (New Art Space Amsterdam)
and Xsaga BV (Xsaga will take
responsibility for the organization
of the ceremonies). Foundation
GUTS (Gay UnionThrough Sports)
coordinates the establishment of
the sports program, in alliance with
NOC * NSF, Dutch Sports Alliance,
John Blankenstein Foundation, COC
Netherlands and Movisie Knowledge
Roald Stolk
Roald (1965) has been working forThyssenKrupp for the last 5 years in
the technical plastics and piping systems department. His job requires
great planning and organizational skills to deliver the goods on time. He
has a degree in engineering. Roald is active in de LGBT sport community
and is one of the founders of the IGLFHF, better known as PinkHockey. He
has organized or was involved with the organization of all PinkHockey
Field Hockey events since 2002 during the Gay Games, OutGames and
EuroGames. He met his husband during the 2002 Sydney Gay Games who
participated in the Squash tournament.
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and Advice for Social Development.
Amsterdam Research Center for
Gender and Sexuality (ARC GS),
part of the University of Amsterdam
/ Amsterdam Institute for Social
Science Research (AISSR), will
organize the Human Rights Program.
These collaborations will be
contractually committed, with clear
arrangements regarding the risk
allocation.
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GUTS
Gay UnionThrough Sports (GUTS),
formerly known as Gay Sports
Foundation Netherlands, is the
national interest group for gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender
athletes and gay / lesbian sports
clubs since 1988.The foundation
aims to contribute to a tolerant and
gay friendly sports environment:
playing sports together based
on respect and equality. GUTS is
commissioned by the Ministries of
Education, Culture & Science and
Health,Welfare & Sport and
operates in an alliance with NOC *
NSF, Dutch Sports Alliance,
John Blankenstein Foundation,
COC Netherlands and Movisie
Knowledge and Advice for Social
Development.
ARC-GS
The new interdisciplinary
Amsterdam Research Centre for
Gender and Sexuality (ARC-GS)
seeks to provide a forum for
synergistic research and teaching
at the University of Amsterdam
(UvA), tapping into the state-
of-the-art research that current
staff member across disciplines
are already engaging in, and
generating new collaborations.
It builds on the productive and
innovative gender studies tradition
of interdisciplinarity and is situated
institutionally at the heart of the
social sciences, primarily sociology,
anthropology, political science,
social geography, and science and
technology studies. It will situate
the UvA in an international academic
context, enabling new international
scholarly collaborations, providing
intellectual visibility to current
research, attracting new students
at all levels, enabling timely
interventions in public debates
in the Netherlands, Europe, and
beyond, and producing a lively
intellectual community that
integrates research and teaching.
Amsterdam Research Center
for Gender and Sexuality will
encourage dialogue among diverse
methodologies, from historical
to ethnographic to discursive to
survey approaches, and will be open
to both analytic and interpretive
research. Comparison will figure
prominently in research activities
conducted at the Centre, whether
across societies, social groups, or
historical periods. Both macroscopic
and microscopic methodologies will
be represented, and research that
explores the mutual constitution
between them will be encouraged.
XSAGA
Xsaga is a consulting and production
agency for brand activation, event
and entertainment marketing.
For ten years, and with great
enthusiasm, Xsaga puts brands
and organizations on the stage and
directs their stories.This results in
their claim: Staging Brands. Xsaga
employs fifteen highly motivated
professionals who want to create an
experience out of each assignment.
All have amply earned their mark in
the marketing, communications &
event industry.
Xsaga peaks people’s curiosity
about the story of brands and
organizations.They do this
by developing innovative and
inspiring projects for these
brands or organizations.This
involves integrating a wide range
of different forms of offline and
online communications and
ProGay
ProGay Foundation aims to
strengthen Amsterdam as Gay
Capital and to encourage social
acceptance of homosexuality.
This is done since 2005 through
organizing events, allowing visibility
of sexual diversity in society. And
by completing the LGBT calendar in
Amsterdam with innovative events.
For the planning of Amsterdam
Gay Pride, ProGay Foundation
has chosen for broadening and
deepening, which means that
besides festivals/parties, there will
also be a substantive and cultural
programming, thereby appealing to
all audiences who feel
connected to the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and queers
community (LGBTQ’s).
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NASA
Artist driven and alternative, New
Art Space Amsterdam (NASA) is
a permanent workshop, a lively
urban space with real life events
happening all the time. It’s a
dynamic, complex and mutating
system of creation and exchange; a
place of stimulation, refreshment,
and adventure which reaches out
beyond the confines of its walls
to involve those in the City and far
beyond. NASA is at the forefront
of helping to introduce a new
generation to the excitement we
all feel when great art makes an
impact on our lives. It is our mission
to support extraordinary emerging
talents in a new generation of
creative artists and performers.
NASA encourages practices
that transcend reflexive
observation by fostering artistic
experimentation, questioning,
and discovery in an active
environment. NASA posits the
political nature of artistic activity,
and intends to be an institution
that is part community facility,
part laboratory, and part center
for academic inquiry.
In this sense, NASA challenges
the established exhibition
function of institutional
contemporary art spaces.
It endeavors to embrace the
spectrum of possibilities and to
create a platform that is pivotal in
asserting the role of young artists
and cultural practitioners within
contemporary life.
Relations with LGBT
community groups
There is widespread support for
the initiative to organize the Gay
Games in 2018 in Amsterdam.
Gay organizations, gay sports
organizations and national sports
organizations support the initiative
and are actively involved in the
realization and development of the
event.
Besides ProGay and GUTS,
Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation
is supported by COC Netherlands
and media partners Gaygroup and
Mate Media Group and OUT Media.
The foundation continues to work
with theWorkplacePride regarding
the volunteer program.
COC Netherlands
COC Netherlands has been
advocating the rights of lesbian
women, gay men, bisexuals and
transgenders (LGBT’s) from 1946 on.
COC strives for the decriminalization
of sexual orientation and gender
identity and for equal rights,
emancipation and social acceptance
of LGBT’s in the Netherlands and all
over the world.
COC is one of the few LGBT
organizations that has a special
consultative status with the United
Nations.
GayGroup
Gay Group reaches about 160,000
LGBT’s every day with a wide
portfolio of websites and services
including Gay.nl, Gay.eu, GayGirls.
nl, Gaychat.nl and GayGate.com.
GayGroup’s flagship website is Gay.
nl, the Netherlands’biggest online
gay community, which celebrates its
10-year anniversary this year.The
team of writers and columnists keep
visitors informed on the latest LGBT-
news, but also provide information
on lifestyle, going out and
entertainment. Additionally, users
can create a profile and contact
each other via a messenger system,
discussion groups and blogs.
GayGroup also participates in
organizing several events in the
gay community, like the annual Mr
Gay Netherlands competition and
straight-friendly soccer competition
‘Football Shoes Out of the Closet’.
Mate Media Group &Winq Media
Mate is one of Europe’s most
successful gay publications. It’s a
true global gay magazine, published
in 30 countries, and in different
frequently entails going ‘live’. Xsaga
consequently creates stages for
brands and directs their stories and
performances.The challenge in
every project is to come up with a
solution that fits and corresponds
with the brand positioning.
Besides brand and business related
projects Xsaga also develops
large audience andTV events for
government, profit & non-profit
organizations andTV broadcasters.
The many (inter)national prices
that were awarded to Xsaga over
the recent years, are an illustration
of the fact that the quality of the
work is recognized by the market.
Xsaga is proud of the partners who
have proven to be loyal customers
in Amsterdam over the years, such
as Audi, Ajax, Robeco, KPN, Johan
Cruyff Foundation, Bijenkorf, NOC *
NSF and the City of Amsterdam.
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governmental organizations, as
well as individual entrepreneurs
and students.Workplace Pride
interacts with many members of
society to help it provide a more
cohesive voice for the international
LGBT community.This includes
national and international
governmental ministries and
officials, business leaders, NGO’s,
labor unions, and universities. Its
major activities include providing
a point of reference for employee
networks to exchange their
experiences and gain support,
to increase knowledge on LGBT
workplace issues and to define
and progress the LGBT corporate
agenda in the Netherlands and other
European countries.
OUT Media
Since 1997, OUT Media publishes
Gay&Night Magazine: a monthly
magazine, which is available for free
at more than 300 LGBT-venues in the
Netherlands and Antwerp.
Gay&Night aims to provide readers
with the latest tips and info on going
out, entertain them with interviews
with trendsetting celebrities, inform
them of the latest news on gay
provoke discussion with bold human
interest articles. Additionally, OUT
Media produces and distributes
accurate program booklets for large
events, such as the annual Gay Pride
Amsterdam and Antwerp Pride, as
well as occasional specials, such as
an infozine on homosexuality and
development aid in co-operation
with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Currently, OUT Media and the city
council of Amsterdam are working
on a database and innovative
application for iPhone and Android,
in co-operation with the municipality
of Amsterdam.The database and
app will provide users with detailed,
location-based information on all
LGBT-venues, -events and -activities
in the Netherlands.
Relations with relevant
government entities
Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation
is supported by the City of
Amsterdam and cooperates with
Amsterdam Marketing (Tourist
Office). In addition, the foundation
received endorsements from the
Province of North Holland and the
Ministry of Health,Welfare and
Sport.
The support of the City of
Amsterdam is of great importance
for the organization of this event.
The City of Amsterdam expressed in
its memorandum ‘Amsterdam Gay
Capital’, its ambition to host the Gay
Games X.
Relations with funding
partners and sponsors
The main partner in the organization
of the event is the City of
Amsterdam.The city council will
make a significant contribution
in the form of permits, locations,
public order and safety.
The event is an opportunity for
Dutch business to address a
relatively wealthy audience and
show their social involvement.
To organize the Gay Games
in Amsterdam the support of
Dutch business is needed. It’s
the mission ofThe Amsterdam
Games 2018 Foundation to get
companies interested in joining the
languages. Reaching vast numbers
of gay men in their native tongue
was never this easy.This publication
has been riding the wave of success
that in recent years swelled high
enough to see far beyond Europe’s
borders.Winq Magazine targets
its readers through a unique,
independent journalistic approach
and a rich and mature design.
Winq’s design, fashion, travel,
entertainment and political features
are a product of international
collaboration between the most
talented and experienced magazine
makers in the world.Winq Magazine
is the leading gay magazine in both
The Netherlands and Belgium.
Workplace pride
Workplace Pride is a non-profit
umbrella foundation based in
Amsterdam that strives for greater
acceptance of Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, andTransgender people
in the workplace and in society.
Workplace Pride’s Members include
LGBT employee networks in major
multinationals, large domestic
companies, public sector and non-
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The foundation works in a network
and large parts of the event will be
organized by professional partners.
Legal status
The founders chose to work as a
foundation.This best fits the goal of
the founders. Firstly it is a non-profit
organization; all funds will be spent
only for the needs of the foundation.
Furthermore, the foundation has
an idealistic purpose and thus will
be fiscally seen as a public benefit
organization (PBO).This PBO status
ensures that donations are tax
deductible and the foundation itself
is exempt of taxes on donations.
These fiscal advantages help in
setting up a plan for beneficial
sponsorship and acquisition.The
activities of the foundation shall be
regarded as business activities that
are subject toVAT.
The foundation will organize
the event as a network in which
important parts of the program
will be outsourced to professional
partners. In the cooperation
agreements it will be made clear
that the contractors bear the liability
risks and not Amsterdam Games
2018 Foundation.
Operational Plan
Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation
will coordinate the organization of
the Gay Games 2018.The initiators
choose to set up a new legal
entity, functioning as a network
organization.This means that for
the different parts of the event,
experienced organizations will be
mobilized. For more information,
please see chapter 13.
organization of the event.
Companies know what the best
way is of supporting the event
for their business. Amsterdam
Games 2018 Foundation wants to
involve companies actively in the
organization and realization of
the event, to get the best “return
on investment”. A proposal has
been developed where interested
companies are invited to participate
in a Board of participants.
The Board of participants will be
actively involved in the development
of the marketing plan and the
realization of the license agreement
with the Federation of Gay Games.
Companies that join as participants
will acquire exclusive sponsor rights
in the market in which they operate.
With a maximum of 20 companies
in the Board of Participants,
Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation
is convinced to get a combined
contribution of 1.25 million.
Current financial status
Amsterdam Games 2018 Foundation
is a newly established foundation.
2. OrganizationAL
STRCUTURE AND CAPACITY
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Dates
The Gay Games X in Amsterdam
are planned to be held from Satur-
day 28th of July until Saturday 4th
of August. It’s during the holiday
season in the Netherlands.The
weather during the summer month
varies. It can be hot: 30°C and it can
be rainy. Unfortunately the weather
in the Netherlands during summer is
veryunpredictable.
During the same week of the Gay
Games X, the yearly Amsterdam Gay
Pride is held with the famous canal
pride on the last Saturday.We work
closely together with the organizers
(ProGay) to make it an event to be
proud of. Both events will use their
strengths.
Registration procedures and
fees
The basic fees for all participants
includes the following:
Access to opening and closing
ceremony
Free entrance to the village
Best prices on accommodation
Transportation Card
Goody bag
Discount on major tourist
attractions
Participation medal
Basic fee does not include fees for
sports or cultural participation. Sport
and cultural fees are in range from
E 50 ($70) to E 150 ($205).
Additionally spectators can register
themselves too. If they want to secure
the same benefits as all other partici-
pants. Fee for spectators will be $ 35.
Registration phases
Registration of the GayGames X
starts during the GayGames IX,
held in Cleveland + Akron.We offer
a “super” early bird rate for those
who register before end of December
2014.
Super early bird registration
Start during Gay Games IX
December 2014 - January 2015
E 100 ($137)
Early bird
January 2015 - July 2016
E 125 ($171)
Standard registration
August 2016 – Jan 2018
E 150 ($205)
Late registration
February 2018 – July 2018
E 175 ($240)
Most participants will register dur-
ing the standard registration phase.
Registration for all sport and cultural
activities will be open in summer
of 2016.
Discounts
Gay Games X tries to keep the
fees for participating as low as
possible.This means that – other
than the early bird rate – no dis-
counts will be given.
There could be one exception to
the rule we’re contemplating on
and that will be a discount on the
fees for persons younger than 30.
On top of this we offer scholar-
ships for young participants.
Registration system
Gay Games X will co-operate with
sportingpulse.com. Sportingpulse.
com is very experienced and has so-
lutions that are specifically designed
to make managing sporting orga-
nizations easier and more efficient,
including:
administering participant member-
ship and competition
updating websites that display
fixtures, results, league tables and
statistic
communicating with participants via
email and text messages
receiving online payment and regis-
trations
Gay Games X and sportingpulse.
com can ensure FGG that all IT re-
quirements will be met. For in-depth
details we refer to chapter 9.
3.1 PROGRAM DATES
AND REGISTRATION
Super
early bird
Early
Bird
Standard
registra-
tion
Late
registra-
tion
N. Americas Male
Female
115
69
570
345
1340
899
660
480
Europe Male
Female
155
93
773
467
1755
1140
825
578
APAC Male
Female
27
16
145
81
485
267
121
166
Other Male
Female
15
7
65
35
125
70
55
28
Breakdown by gender and region of origin
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wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
Registration
Opening ceremony
Closing ceremony
Conference
Sport
Aquatics - Pink Flamingo €
Aquatics - Diving € €
Aquatics - Open water Swimming
Aquatics - Swimming € € € € € €
Aquatics - Synchronized Swimming
Aquatics -Water polo
Athletics - 5K and 10K road races
Athletics -Track and field
Badminton
Basketball
Bowling
Cycling - Mountain bike
Cycling - Creterium
Cycling - IndividualTimeTrial
Cycling - Road race
Dance Sport € € € € €
Dance Sport - Gala Ball €
Figure skating € € €
Golf
Ice Hockey € € €
Martial Arts
Football (soccer)
Softball
3.1 PROGRAM DATES
AND REGISTRATION
E: ticketed event
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3.1 PROGRAM DATES
AND REGISTRATION
wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
Squash
TableTennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
Beach volleyball
Bridge
Chess
Field Hockey
Handball
Judo
Rugby
Rugby sevens
Rowing
Culture
Choral Festival Gala
Marching Band Festival Festival
Visual Arts Exhibition
Rainbow MemorialWalk
Memorial Quilt Exhibition
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3.2 Sports program
SUMMARY
Sport
Operating
costs
Venuecosts Total costs
Individual
sport fee
No. of
partici-
pants
Num-
ber of
days
Minimum
Competitive
Instances
Venue
Distance
from hub
/ village
in km
Governing
or Sanction-
ing Body/
ies
Aquatics - Pink Flamingo $2,053.80 $- $2,053.80 $- 1 1 event Sloterparkbad 5.8 IGLA
Aquatics - Diving $8,215.20 $4,107.60 $12,322.80 $68.46 50 2 3 events Sloterparkbad 5.8 IGLA
Aquatics - Open water Swimming $12,322.80 $2,053.80 $14,376.60 $109.54 100 1 1 event Stopera 2 IGLA
Aquatics - Swimming $13,692.00 $13,692.00 $27,384.00 $68.46 1050 6 2 event Sloterparkbad 5.8 IGLA
Aquatics - Synchronized Swimming $8,215.20 $2,053.80 $10,269.00 $68.46 60 2 3 events Sloterparkbad 5.8 IGLA
Aquatics -Water polo $8,215.20 $6,161.40 $14,376.60 $68.46 200 3 5 matches Sportfondsenbad Oost 3.8 IGLA
Athletics - 5K and 10K road races $13,692.00 $6,846.00 $20,538.00 $68.46 400 2 1 event Olympic Stadium 3 AU
Athletics -Track and field $20,538.00 $54,768.00 $75,306.00 $136.92 600 4 1 event Olympic Stadium 3 AU
Badminton $20,538.00 $6,161.40 $26,699.40 $68.46 500 6 5 matches Sporthal De Pijp 1.6 NB
Basketball $17,115.00 $9,584.40 $26,699.40 $68.46 400 6 5 matches Apollo Hal 1.4 NBB
Bowling $6,846.00 $30,807.00 $37,653.00 $136.92 300 5 3 rounds Knijn Bowling centrum 2.1 NBF
Cycling - Mountain bike $6,846.00 $4,792.20 $11,638.20 $171.15 100 1 1 event MTB-Spaarnwoude 20.1 KNWU
Cycling - Road Race $34,230.00 $12,322.80 $46,552.80 $171.15 200 3 1 event Sportpark Sloten 6.2 KNWU
Dance Sport $34,230.00 $41,076.00 $75,306.00 $171.15 400 5 2 event Beurs van Berlage 2.9 NADB
Dance Sport - Gala Ball $13,692.00 $8,215.20 $21,907.20 n/a n/a 1 1 event Beurs van Berlage 2.9
Figure skating $9,584.40 $27,384.00 $36,968.40 $205.38 75 3 2 event Jaap Edenbaan 5.4 KNSB
Golf $2,738.40 $41,076.00 $43,814.40 $205.38 200 3 2 rounds Amsterdamse Golf Club 13.3 NGF
Ice Hockey $10,953.60 $27,384.00 $38,337.60 $205.38 180 3 3 matches Jaap Edenbaan 5.4 NIJB
Martial Arts $8,899.80 $2,738.40 $11,638.20 $109.54 125 3 n/a Ookmeerhal 7.4 IAGLMA
Football (soccer) $23,961.00 $17,115.00 $41,076.00 $68.46 1050 6 4 matches Sportpark Eendracht/Ookmeer 8,4/7,5 KNVB
Softball $15,061.20 $12,322.80 $27,384.00 $68.46 400 6 4 matches Sportpark Ookmeer 7.5 KNBSB
Squash $3,423.00 $20,538.00 $23,961.00 $171.15 125 4 5 matches Frans Otten Stadium 3.3 SBN
TableTennis $2,053.80 $8,899.80 $10,953.60 $68.46 185 5 6 matches Amsterdam '78 2.5 NTTB
Tennis $20,538.00 $31,491.60 $52,029.60 $68.46 950 6 6 matches Frans Otten Stadion 3.3 GLTA
Volleyball $34,230.00 $15,061.20 $49,291.20 $68.46 1050 6 5 matches Sporthallen Zuid 3.4 NeVoBo
Wrestling $15,061.20 $3,423.00 $18,484.20 $171.15 100 3 3 events / day Ookmeerhal 7.4 NOWB
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Sport
Operating
costs
Venuecosts Total costs
Individual
sport fee
No. of
partici-
pants
Num-
ber of
days
Minimum
Competitive
Instances
Venue
Distance
from hub
/ village
in km
Governing
or Sanction-
ing Body/
ies
Beach volleyball $6,846.00 $10,269.00 $17,115.00 $205.38 150 4 5 matches Sportpark Eendracht 8.4 NeVoBo
Bridge $1,369.20 $1,369.20 $2,738.40 $68.46 100 2 9 matches / day Sporthallen Zuid 3.4 NBB
Chess $1,369.20 $1,369.20 $2,738.40 $68.46 50 2 11 rounds / day Sporthallen Zuid 3.4 KNSB
Field Hockey $3,423.00 $6,846.00 $10,269.00 $68.46 300 4 5 matches Sportclub AMVJ 5.4 KNHB
Handball $3,423.00 $3,423.00 $6,846.00 $68.46 270 3 5 matches Sporthallen Zuid 3.4 NHV
Judo $6,846.00 $1,369.20 $8,215.20 $171.15 30 2 3 events Ookmeerhal 7.5 JBN
Rugby $4,107.60 $4,107.60 $8,215.20 $109.54 100 4 5 matches Sportpark Eendracht 8.4 NRB
Rugby sevens $4,107.60 $4,107.60 $8,215.20 $109.54 100 4 4 matches Sportpark Eendracht 8.4 NRB
Rowing $12,322.80 $27,384.00 $39,706.80 $171.15 100 3 2 event Amsterdamse Bosbaan 4.7 KNRB
3.2 sports program
summary
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3.3 Sports program
PHILOSOPHY
basketball and volleyball, sports that are popular among the
female participants like football (soccer) and softball and
sports that are accessible for participants with disabilities
e.g. tennis and chess. We aim for the best competitions ever
organized, where everyone can play on their level, competing
against competitors from all over the world. We make sport
social, social by organizing more than only a tournament. All
tournaments will be interactive, have time for pleasure, time
to get to know each other and time to share your experiences.
No one is excluded; everyone is welcome to participate on
any level. A true celebration for everyone.
place, the Sloterparkbad, venue of official FINA Amsterdam
Swim Cup or the Amsterdam Bosbaan, where our national
rowing equip is training and will be used as the venue for
the world championship rowing in 2014. Both are venues
that combine an inspiring history and a future for aspiring
talented athletes. All venues are very accessible by public
transport and by car andonly a few miles away from the
Museum Plaza.
Gay Games X offers a mix of sports, sports that are popular
in the Netherlands or Europe, for example badminton, sports
that have a great history in the Gay Games history like
Amsterdam is a sport minded city, home of Football Club Ajax,
host of many major sport events like the start of the Giro in
2010, Amsterdam Marathon and the upcoming European
Championships Athletics in 2016. Organizing is in our blood,
working closely together with our LGBT and non-LGTB clubs in
the city and GUTS as foundation we combine our knowledge
and expertise into a great organization where sport is the
limit.
Amsterdam Gay Games X offers a full range of exciting sports
in the best facilities that Amsterdam has to offer. From the
Olympic Stadium where in 1928 the Olympic Games took
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AQUATICS - PINK FLAMINGO
3.4.1 spOrts
prOGram EVENTS
Zone Amsterdam Garden Area
Name of venue Sloterparkbad
Location Sloterparkbad
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants To be determined
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
Depending on the number and
sizes of the teams.
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
choose to live are not an issue,
as long you are a dancer you are
welcome to join
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
Yes
IGLA, International Gay & Lesbian
Aquatics
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
Will the event be sanctioned Yes, the event will be officially
sanctioned
Who will organize/manage the
event?
UpStreamAmsterdam & Gay Swim
Amsterdam
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
Yes
Gay Swim& UpStream Amsterdam
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1. MariusWeiland / Remco Kobus
2. Gay Swim& UpStream
Amsterdam
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3.4.1 spOrts
prOGram EVENTS
AQUATICS - PINK FLAMINGO
organization of the event
Description of tournament A theme is set for the Pink Flamingo
competition and aquatics teams
perform original routines to
compete for the top prize which
is awarded by a jury for the entire
presentation
Categories and divisions 1 category, (mixed) teams, 2
divisions
Divisions Team
Small teams (minimum & max to be determined) Yes
Large teams(minimum & max to be determined) Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are no age or ability catego-
ries.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.There is no
category for disabilities.
There will not be a para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Participation in this event is
possible with accommodation.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and
in particular, Performance-
Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
Scheduling (number of days) 1 day. Number of days is not de-
pending on number of teams.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Each team will be guaranteed 1
event.
Total number of competitive
instances
Depending on the number of
teams.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is slated to be ticketed.
Tickets will be sold by internet
(website) at the GG2018 office
and at the entrance of the Sloter-
parkbad
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
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AQUATICS - diving
3.4.1 spOrts
prOGram EVENTS
Zone Amsterdam Garden Area
Name of venue Sloterparkbad
Location Sloterparkbad
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 50
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
34 men / 16 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
74%
4%
20%
2%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
As long as you have an official div-
ing license, this sport is open for
everyone; from seasoned athletes
to recreational participants. Gay,
lesbian, bisexual, straight, the
color of your skin, hair or eyes as
well as your religion, beliefs, race,
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
age, gender or the way you want to
dress or choose to live are not an
issue,as long you are a diver you
are welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
Yes
IGLA, International Gay & Lesbian
Aquatics
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
KNZB, Royal Dutch Swimmers
Union
FINA, International Swimming
Federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
HeymenWesterveld / Gay Swim
Amsterdam
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
Yes
Gay Swim Amsterdam& De Dolfijn
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1. HeymenWesterveld
2. Gay Swim Amsterdam
3. Royal Dutch Swimmers Union
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3.4.1 spOrts
prOGram EVENTS
AQUATICS - DIVING
organization of the event
Description of tournament All individual and synchronised
diving competitions for:
men shall comprise six (6) dives,
women shall comprise five (5)
dives.
Categories and divisions 2 categories, men and women, 5
divisions
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are no age or ability catego-
ries.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.There is no
category for disabilities.
There will not be a para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Participation in this event is
possible with accommodation.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and
in particular, Performance-
Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
Scheduling (number of days) 2 days. Number of days is not de-
pending on number of teams.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Each team will be guaranteed 1
event.
Total number of competitive
instances
Depending on the number of
teams.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is slated to be ticketed.
Tickets will be sold by internet
(website) at the GG2018 office
and at the entrance of the Sloter-
parkbad
Division Men Women
Solo 1-meter Springboard solo solo
Solo 3-meter Springboard solo solo
Synchronized 3-meter Springboard doubles doubles
Optional: Platform Diving solo solo
Optional: Synchronized Platform
Diving
doubles doubles
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AQUATICS - open water
swimming
3.4.1 spOrts
prOGram EVENTS
Zone Amsterdam City Center Area
Name of venue Stopera
Location Stopera
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 100
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
70 men / 30 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
24%
4%
70%
2%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue,as
long you are a open water swimmer
you are welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
Yes
IGLA, International Gay & Lesbian
Aquatics
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
KNZB, Royal Dutch Swimmers
Union
FINA, International Swimming
Federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Klaas Zijlstra / Gay Swim
Amsterdam
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
Yes, Gay Swim A’dam &Amsterdam
Swim
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1. Klaas Zijlstra
2. Gay Swim Amsterdam
3. Royal Dutch Swimmers
Federation
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3.4.1 spOrts
prOGram EVENTS
AQUATICS - open water
swimming
organization of the event
Description of tournament Mixed men and women 5 Km
course
Categories and divisions 2 categories, men and women,
1 divisions. Age groups will be
adhered to as stated in the FINA
rules.
Divisions Men Women
A (Age groups will be used to determine final results) Yes Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are age categories but no
ability divisions.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.There is no
category for disabilities.
There will not be a para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Most participants would have
difficulty competing.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions is offered.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and
in particular, Performance-
Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
Scheduling (number of days) 1 day. Number of days is not de-
pending on number of teams.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Each participant will be guaranteed
1 open water swim.
Total number of competitive
instances
In total there will be 1 open water
swim competition.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is not slated to be
ticketed.
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
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AQUATICS - swimming
3.4.1 spOrts
prOGram EVENTS
Zone Amsterdam Garden Area
Name of venue Sloterparkbad
Location Sloterparkbad
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 980
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
580 men / 400 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
40%
5%
50%
5%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue,as
long you are a swimmer you are
welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
Yes
IGLA, International Gay & Lesbian
Aquatics
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
KNZB, Royal Dutch Swimmers
Union
FINA, International Swimming
Federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes,The event will be officially
sanctioned and records will be
acknowledged.
Who will organize/manage the
event?
MariusWeiland / Gay Swim
Amsterdam
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
Gay Swim& UpStream Amsterdam
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1. MariusWeiland / Remco Kobus
2. Gay Swim& UpStream
Amsterdam
3. Royal Dutch Swimmers Union
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AQUATICS - SWIMming
organization of the event
Description of tournament Races start with heats, proceeding
into semi, into finals.
Swimmers are seeded according to
FINA rules.
Categories and divisions 3 categories, men, women& mixed
team, 51 divisions, mixed team + 2
men& 2 women
Divisions Men Women Team
Individual Events
Freestyle: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800,
1500 m
yes yes
Backstroke: 50, 100, 200 m yes yes
Breaststroke: 50, 100, 200 m yes yes
Butterfly: 50, 100, 200 m yes yes
Individual medley: 100, 200, 400 m yes yes
Relay events
Freestyle relay: 200, 400, 800 m yes yes yes
Medley relay: 200, 400 m yes yes yes
Scheduling (number of days) 6 days.The exact days of this event
depends on the total number of
participants.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Each participant will be guaranteed
1 matches in every event.
Total number of competitive
instances
Depending on the number of
participants.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is slated to be ticketed.
Tickets will be sold by internet
(website) at the GG2018 office
and at the entrance of the
Sloterparkbad
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are no age categories but
and no ability divisions.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.There is no
category for disabilities.
There will not be a para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Participation in this sport is
possible with accommodation.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions and a mixed
relay event are offered.
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How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and in
particular,
Performance-Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
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AQUATICS - SWIMming
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AQUATICS - SYNCHRONISED
SWIMMING
3.4.1 spOrts
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Zone Amsterdam Garden Area
Name of venue Sloterparkbad
Location Sloterparkbad
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 60
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
45 men / 15 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
25%
15%
45%
15%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue,as
long you are a synchronised swim-
mer you are welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
Yes
IGLA, International Gay & Lesbian
Aquatics
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
KNZB, Royal Dutch Swimmers
Union
FINA, International Swimming
Federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes.
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Annelies willemsen / UpStream
Amsterdam
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
LGBT swim club: UpStream
Amsterdam
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1. Annelies willemsen
2. UpStream Amsterdam
3. Royal Dutch Swimmers Union
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AQUATICS - synchronised
SWIMming
organization of the event
Description of tournament Each competitor will perform
a technical program and a free
program in the events they have
entered.
Categories and divisions
3 categories, men, women& mixed
team, 4 divisions. Age group
divisions will be adhered to as
stated in the FINA rules.
Divisions Men Women Team
Solo yes yes
Duet, representatives of the same
club.
yes yes
Trio, representatives of the same
club.
yes yes
Team (mixed)¸ representatives of
the same club.
Yes
Scheduling (number of days) 2 days.The exact days of this event
depends on the total number of
participants.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Participants will be allowed to
swim a maximum of three events.
Total number of competitive
instances
In total there will be +/- 7 series of
events.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is slated to be ticketed.
Tickets will be sold by internet
(website) at the GG2018 office
and at the entrance of the
Sloterparkbad
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are no age categories but
and no ability divisions.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.There is no
category for disabilities.
There will not be a para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Participation in this sport is
possible with accommodation.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions and a mixed
relay event are offered.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and in
particular,
Performance-Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
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How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
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SWIMming
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AQUATICS - waterpolo
3.4.1 spOrts
prOGram EVENTS
Zone Amsterdam Garden Area
Name of venue Sportfondsenbad Oost
Location Sportfondsenbad Oost
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 200
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
140 men / 60 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
40%
5%
50%
5%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue,as
long you are a watepolo player you
are welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
Yes
IGLA, International Gay & Lesbian
Aquatics
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
KNZB, Royal Dutch Swimmers
Union
FINA, International Swimming
Federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Remco Kobus / Gay Swim
Amsterdam
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
LGBT waterpolo club: Gay Swim
A’dam
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1. Remco Kobus
2. Gay Swim Amsterdam
3. Royal Dutch Swimmers Union
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AQUATICS - open water
swimming
organization of the event
Description of tournament Preliminary rounds: pool system;
half round robin.
Medal round: final ranking - double
elimination round.
Categories and divisions 2 categories, men and women, 2
divisions.Divisions can be mixed in
case of shortness participants.
Players without their own team can
be assigned to other teams.
Divisions Men Women
A (advanced with extensive playing experience) Team Team
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are ability divisions but no
age categories.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.There is no
category for disabilities.
There will not be a para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Most participants would have
difficulty competing.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions is offered.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and
in particular, Performance-
Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
Scheduling (number of days) 3 days.The exact days of this event
depends on the total number of the
teams.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Each participant will be guaranteed
1 open water swim.
Total number of competitive
instances
Depending on the number of
teams.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is not slated to be
ticketed.
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
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athletics - track and field3.4.1 spOrts
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Zone Amsterdam Olympic Area
Name of venue Olympic Stadium Amsterdam
Location Olympic Stadium Amsterdam
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 600
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
400 men / 200 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
50%
6%
40%
4%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue,as
long you are a a track & field player
you are welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
Yes
IRF, International Front Runners
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
KNAU, Royal Dutch Athletics Union
IAAF, Int. Association of Athletics
Federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Willem Heemstra / Dutch Gay &
Lesbian Athletics
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
Dutch Gay & Lesbian Athletics
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1.Willem Heemstra &Marleen
Keijlard
2. Dutch Gay & LesbianAthletics
3. Royal Dutch Athletics Union
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ATHLETICS - TRACK AND FIELD
organization of the event
Description of tournament Individual and relay competitions,
possibly with qualifying rounds
Categories and divisions 2 categories, men and women
2 divisions. Age categories can
be mixed in case of less than 3
participants.
Age categories 18 to 29 and then
standard categories of five-year
age groups;
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70-74, 75-79,
80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99,100+.
For the relay events, there will be
men’s, women’s and mixed (2 men,
2 women) categories.
There are categories for disabled
competitors:Wheelchair (optional,
pending interest)
Track events Field Events Relay Events
100 mtr Long Jump 4x100 mtr relay
200 mtr High jump 4x200 mtr relay
400 mtr Triple jump 4x500 mtr relay
800 mtr Pole vault
1500 mtr Shot putt
5000 mtr Hammer throw
110 mtr hurdles Discus throw
400 mtr hurdles Javelin
3000 mtr steeplechase
5000 mtr race walking
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Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
There will not be a para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Participation in this event is
possible with accommodation.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and
in particular, Performance-
Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
Scheduling (number of days) 2 days. Number of days is not de-
pending on number of teams.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Each team will be guaranteed 1
event.
Total number of competitive
instances
Depending on the number of
teams.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is slated to be ticketed.
Tickets will be sold by internet
(website) at the GG2018 office
and at the entrance of the Sloter-
parkbad
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are no age or ability catego-
ries.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility: Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.There is no
category for disabilities.
3.4.1 spOrts
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athletics - 5K and 10K
road races
3.4.1 spOrts
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Zone Amsterdam Olympic Area
Name of venue Olympic Stadium Amsterdam
Location Olympic Stadium Amsterdam
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 400
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
200 men / 200 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
30%
10%
55%
45%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue,as
long you are a a long distance road
runner you are welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
Yes
IRF, International Front Runners
DGLA, Dutch Gay & Lesbian Athlet-
ics
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
KNAU, Royal Dutch Athletics Union
IAAF, Int. Association of Athletics
Federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Willem Heemstra / Dutch Gay &
Lesbian Athletics
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
Dutch Gay & Lesbian Athletics
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1.Willem Heemstra &Marleen
Keijlard
2. Dutch Gay & LesbianAthletics
3. Royal Dutch Athletics Union
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ATHLETICS - 5K AND 10K
ROAD RACES
organization of the event
Description of tournament A 5kmroad race for men and a
women and a 10km road race for
men and women
Categories and divisions 2 categories, men and women
2 divisions. Age categories 18 to
29 and then standard categories of
five-year age groups;
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70-74, 75-79,
80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99,100+.
Divisions Men Women
5km road race Yes Yes
10km road race Yes Yes
Wheelchair (optional, pending interest), no age
categories
Yes Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are age categories but no
ability divisions.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.There are
categories for disabilities (wheel-
chair).
Wheelchair users are welcome in
the para division.
There is no special category for this
disability.
There is no special category for this
disability.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions is offered.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and
in particular, Performance-
Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
Scheduling (number of days) 2 days. Number of days is not de-
pending on number of participants.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Depending on registered events.
Total number of competitive
instances
In total there will be 2 road races
organized.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is not slated to be
ticketed.
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
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badminton
Zone Amsterdam City Center Area
Name of venue Sporthal de Pijp
Location Sporthal de Pijp
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 500
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
330 men / 170 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
15%
15%
69%
1%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue, as
long you are a badminton player
you are welcome to join.
Enjoyment & participation is the
most important requirement.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
No
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes:
Dutch Badminton Union,
BadmintonWorld Federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Tonnie van Grinsven /Tijgertje
Amsterdam
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
LGBT badminton club:Tijgertje
A’dam
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1.Tonnie van Grinsven
2.Tijgertje Amsterdam
3. Dutch Badminton Union
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badminton
organization of the event
Description of tournament Preliminary rounds: pool system
Round-robin format
Medal round: the final rounds will
be a knock out format
Categories and divisions 5 categories; men, women,mixed, 5
divisions. Categories can be mixed
in case of shortness participants.
Divisions Men Women Mixed
A (international- and national-team
level)
Single &
doubles
Single &
doubles
Doubles
B- (competitive level) Single &
doubles
Single &
doubles
Doubles
B + (without competition/
tournament experience)
Single &
doubles
Single &
doubles
Doubles
C- (without competition/
tournament experience)
Single &
doubles
Single &
doubles
Doubles
C+ (beginners) Single &
doubles
Single &
doubles
Doubles
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is not slated to be
ticketed.
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are ability divisions but no
age categories
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full
mobility and good health.There is
no category for disabilities.
There will not be a para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Most participants would have
difficulty competing.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions is offered.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and in
particular,
Performance-Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
Scheduling (number of days) 6 days.The exact days depends on
the number of participants.
Total number of competitive
instances
Depending on the number of
participants
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
3.4.1 spOrts
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BASKETBALL
Zone Amsterdam City Center Area
Name of venue Apollohal
Location Apollohal
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 4--
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
330 men / 170 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
45%
9%
45%
1%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue, as
long you are a basketball player
you are welcome to join.
Enjoyment & participation is the
most important requirement.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
No
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes:
NBB, Dutch Basketball Union
FIBA, International basketball
federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Kees van der Heiden/Tijgertje
Amsterdam
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
LGBT basketbal club:Tijgertje
A’dam
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1. Kees van der Heiden
2.Tijgertje Amsterdam
3. Dutch Basketball Union
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basketball
organization of the event
Description of tournament 2 categories, men and women
6 divisions. Divisions can be mixed
in case of shortness participants /
teams. Players without their own
team can be assigned to other
teams.
Categories and divisions 5 categories; men, women,mixed, 5
divisions. Categories can be mixed
in case of shortness participants.
Divisions Men Women Mixed
A (advanced) Yes Yes Option
B (recreational with extensive playing
experience)
Yes Yes Option
C (recreational with less playing
experience)
Yes Yes Option
Masters divisions 35+(pending interest) Yes Yes Option
Veterans divisions 50+ (pending interest) Yes Yes Option
Wheelchair (optional,pending interest) Yes Yes
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are both age categories and
ability divisions.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Depending on the level and nature
of disability, many participants can
be welcomed in the para division
(option).
Wheelchair users are welcome in
the para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Most participants would have
difficulty competing.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions is offered.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and in
particular,
Performance-Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
Scheduling (number of days) 6 days.The exact days of this event
depends on the total number of the
teams.
Total number of competitive
instances
Depending on the number of teams
& divisions.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is not slated to be
ticketed.
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BOWLING
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Zone Amsterdam City Center Area
Name of venue Knijn Bowling centrum
Location Knijn Bowling centrum
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 300
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
200 men / 100 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
55%
5%
35%
5%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress
or.
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue, and
even when you are in a wheelchair,
as long you are a bowler player you
are welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
Yes
IGBO,International Gay Bowling
Organization
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
NBF, Dutch Bowling Federation
FIQ, International Bowling
Federation
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Tammo van den Heuvel / Gay
Bowling Amsterdam
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
Gay Bowling Amsterdam
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1.Tammo van den Heuvel
2. Gay Bowling Amsterdam
3. Dutch Bowling Federation
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MEN
Division Single Doubles Team: 4
persons
Division A 200+ 400+ 800+
Division B 180-199 360-399 720-799
Division C 160-179 320-359 640-719
Division D 140-159 280-319 560-639
Division E 0-139 0-279 0-559
Social (no handicap) NA NA NA
Weelchair Optional (pending interest)
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organization of the event
Description of tournament The Bowling event shall be 10 pin
format only.
Handicap or scratch tournament
in the league division for men and
women;bowlers with an average
established via play in a regular
league or tournament.
Scratch tournament in the social
division, social division with single,
double and team (4 persons)
competition; the Social Division
is open to all bowlers who do not
qualify for League Division.
The Para-Division is for bowlers
who are disabled. Para-Division
events will be scratch bowling.
Categories and divisions 6 categories.
Divisions can be mixed in case of
less than 4 participants.
Wheelchair divisions may be
created.
WOMEN
Couples Single Doubles Team: 4
persons
Division A 180+ 360+ 720+
Division B 160-179 330-359 660-719
Division C 140-159 300-329 600-659
Division D 120-139 270-299 540-599
Division E 0-119 0-269 0-539
Social (no handicap) NA NA NA
Weelchair Optional (pending interest)
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Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Wheelchair users are welcome in
the para division.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Most participants would have
difficulty competing.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions is offered.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and
in particular, Performance-
Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
Scheduling (number of days) 5 days.The exact days of this event
depends on the total number of the
teams.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Each participant will be guaranteed
3 rounds per event.
Total number of competitive
instances
Depending on the number of teams
& divisions
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is not slated to be
ticketed.
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are ability divisions but no
age categories
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility: Depending on the level and nature
of disability, many participants can
be welcomed in the para division
(option).
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Cycling – Mountain bike
3.4.1 spOrts
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Zone Amsterdam Greater Area
Name of venue MTB-Spaarnwoude
Location MTB-Spaarnwoude
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 100
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
70 men / 30 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
48%
2%
48%
2%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue,as
long you are a mountain biker you
are welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
No
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
KNWU, Royal Dutch Cycling Union
UCI, Union Cycliste Internationale
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Sonja Daalhuizen / MTBWOMEN
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
DTS Zaandam & MTBWOMEN
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1. Sonja Daalhuizen / MTBWOMEN
2. DTS Zaandam
3. Royal Dutch Cycling Union
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CYCLING - MOUNTAINBIKE
organization of the event
Description of tournament Individual road race with group
start: over a short circuits through
forest, bushes en op air terrain,
length 5,6 km
Categories and divisions 2 categories. men& women
28 divisions. Depending on
participants divisions can be racing
at the same time.
Age categories: 18-34, 35-39, 40-
44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 >
Men
Novice Men Unlicensed 45 minutes
Sport Men Unlicensed 60 minutes
Sport Men Licensed 75 minutes
Expert Men Licensed 90 minutes
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Each participant will be guaranteed
1 mountain bike race.
Total number of competitive
instances
In total there will be 8 mountain
bike races.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is not slated to be
ticketed.
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are both age categories and
ability divisions.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.here is no
category for disabilities.
There will not be a para division
offered.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Most participants would have
difficulty competing.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions is offered.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and
in particular, Performance-
Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Scheduling (number of days) 1 day. Number of days is not de-
pending on number of participants.
Women
Novice Women Unlicensed 35 minutes
Sport Women Unlicensed 45 minutes
Sport Women Licensed 60 minutes
Expert Women Licensed 75 minutes
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How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.
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Cycling – road races
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Zone Amsterdam Greater Area
Name of venue Sportpark Sloten
Location Sportpark Sloten
For venue details see chapter 3.4.2
NATURE OF THE EVENT
Anticipated number of participants 200
Expected breakdown (by gender,
by region of origin)
125 men / 75 women
North America:
Asia, Australia & New
Zealand:
Europe:
Else:
34%
4%
60%
2%
On what basis were these numbers
derived?
Based on history, previous events
and knowledge
How does the sport as you plan it
respond to FGG goals for balance
in the following areas:
levels of ability and experience,
access for the disabled, age
groups, regions, men/women,
personal financial resources,
This sport is open for everyone;
from seasoned athletes to recrea-
tional participants. Gay, lesbian,
bisexual, straight, the color of your
skin, hair or eyes as well as your
religion, beliefs, race, age, gender
or the way you want to dress or
different body types and kinds of
athletic ability?
choose to live are not an issue,as
long you are a road racer you are
welcome to join.
organizational resources
Is there a national and/or interna-
tional LGBTsports organization for
the sport?
No
Will a regional (national, interna-
tional) sanctioning or governing
body be involved?
Yes
KNWU, Royal Dutch Cycling Union
UCI, Union Cycliste Internationale
Will the event be sanctioned Yes
Who will organize/manage the
event?
Leon Pijls
Will a local club be involved in the
organization of the event?
ASC Olympia
What local experience is
available to the host in organising
competitions for this sport?
1. Leon Pijls
2. ASC Olympia
3. Royal Dutch Cycling Union
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CYCLING - ROAD RACES
organization of the event
Description of tournament 3 events:
• Individual road race with
group start: over a short
circuits through Amsterdam
town and park, length 5 km.
• Criterium – closed circuit of
2,5 km
• IndividiualTimeTrial - closed
circuit of 2,5 km
Categories and divisions 2 categories, men& women,
28 divisions. Age categories: 18-34,
35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,
60 >
Men
Novice Men Unlicensed 45 minutes
Sport Men Unlicensed 60 minutes
Sport Men Licensed 75 minutes
Expert Men Licensed 90 minutes
Scheduling (number of days) 3 days. Number of days is not de-
pending on number of participants.
Number of competitive instances
per athlete
Each athlete can participate in one
category in a event.
Total number of competitive
instances
Maximum 3 events.
If the event is ticketed, how will
tickets be sold, distributed, and
collected?
This event is not slated to be
ticketed.
Is sport-specific sponsorship
possible for this event?
Yes
Specific FGG policies
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Age and Ability?
There are both age categories and
ability divisions.
How will you address requirements of Policy guidelines for Disability?
General mobility:
Lower mobility / wheelchair
Hearing impairment:
Visual impairment:
Participation requires a full mobil-
ity and good health.here is no
category for disabilities.
There will not be a para division
offered.
Normally no obstacle to
participation.
Most participants would have
difficulty competing.
How will you address require-
ments of Policy guidelines for
Gender in sport?
Standard FGG policy applies:
Women-only divisions is offered.
Women
Novice Women Unlicensed 35 minutes
Sport Women Unlicensed 45 minutes
Sport Women Licensed 60 minutes
Expert Women Licensed 75 minutes
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How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Health andWell-being, and
in particular, Performance-
Enhancing Drugs?
Standard FGG policy applies.
How will you address
requirements of Policy guidelines
for Officials?
Standard FGG policy applies.
Will you be able to meet
sportspecific Red Book
requirements?What are the
difficulties you foresee for meeting
these requirements, and how will
you deal with them?
All Red Book requirements will
be met.We don’t expect any
difficulties meeting the Red Book
requirements.