The Midwest Rugby Football Union is accepting Bids for all 2008 Midwest Venues.  This Bid Package is offered to introduce you to opportunities for partnership with the Midwest Rugby Football Unio (MRFU) by serving as a Host Committee for an upcoming MRFU Tournament.  It is our objective that each MRFU Tournament serves the mission to help the sport of Rugby in the Midwest to grow in quality, image, and awareness.  Each Host Committee plays a key role in helping us to meet our collective mission.

We look to partner with the Host Committees to develop and produce something more than a Tournament.  We hope to promote it to an audience that is wider and more diverse than those that have attended past Rugby Tournaments.  For these venues, the MRFU will work with the Host Committees on a more extensive promotional plan to achieve broader goals and greater potential profit for the Hosts.

In all cases we must meet certain minimum standards that will insure that all the needs of the athletes and the requirements of the sport are completely fulfilled for safe, quality matches.

For each venue, the MRFU will work with the Host Committee to develop guidelines and achievement milestones.  We will work together to find ways for the Host to cover costs or profit from the event.

If you are a member Club in good standing with MRFU you are eligible to Bid to Host one of our upcoming venues.  Please see the list below:

Event:

• Men's Collegiate LAU Championship Tournament

• Women's U23 LAU Championship Tournament

• Men's Division II & III Championship Tournament

• Midwest Sevens Series Qualifiers

• Midwest Sevens Series Championship Tournament

• Men's 15s LAU Championship Tournament

• Women's Division I Championship Tournament

• Women's Division II Championship Tournament

>> TBD - 2nd or 3rd weekend in April

>> TBD - 1st or 2nd weekend in April

>> April 26th and 27th

>> June 7th through July 12th

>> July 19th

>> August 16th and 17th

>> TBD - 2nd or 3rd weekend in October

>> TBD - Usually the last weekend in October

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

FIELDS/PITCHES:

• 1 per 4 Teams (15s)

• 1 per 12 Teams (7s)

• Minimum Size:  60 meters x 90 meters with 2 10 meter 'in goal' areas

• iRB standard Goal Post pads

• Permanent or sturdy Goal Posts of iRB Standard Dimensions

• Clearly lined with Chalk or Paint

• Ropes and/or barriers must be maintained on all fields/pitches

MEDICAL:

• 1 Trainer per Field/Pitch available to players and officials as needed

• Trainers must be available 1 hour prior to 1st match/game, and through a half an hour after the

last match/game of each day

• It is preferred that a medical Doctor is available to assist Trainers as needed

• Dedicated 'on call' Ambulance - an Ambulance does not need to be at the venue location, but the

maximum response time cannot exceed 10 minutes

• Dedicated covered Medical Area - a tent with a medical table will suffice

• Tape and Ice must be available in the Medical Area at all times

CONCESSIONS:

• Food and Water must be available to purchase throughout the event

VENDORS:

• A Vendor Area must be provided

• Midwest RFU Sponsor must be given the first right of refusal to attend all Midwest Events/Venues

REFEREES and ADMINISTRATION:

• A suitable covered area must be provided for Referees

• Chairs for Referees must be made available

• Ice and Water must be available in the Referee Area at all times

• Table and Chair[s] must be provided for MRFU Administrators for all Midwest events requiring

'check-in' of players

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Bathroom Facilities (permanent or temporary) must be available field/pitch side - the total

number should be based on local ordinance requirements

• A 'PA' system should be available for announcements

• Bleachers and/or dedicated spectator areas should be provided

The Bid Form needs to be filled out in its entirety and returned by the 11th of January, 2008, to be considered for any Midwest 2008 Venue.  You, your Club or Organization, may bid on any Midwest Venue, and as many venues as you feel capable of Hosting.  To make a copy of the Midwest Bid Form click here.

This is a great opportunity to promote Rugby throughout the Midwest by showcasing the finest venues in many locations.

Bid Forms need to be returned to the Midwest Vice President of Competitions:

Graeme Leask, 9390 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto, MI 49302

or electronically to:

Graeme Leask, graeme.leask@charter.net