+-------------x--------------+ | 2029 WATC APPLICATION FORM | +-------------x--------------+ | Bid Documentation | +----------------------------+ | Version December 2024 | +----------------------------+---Table of ContentsINSTRUCTIONS41.OVERVIEW51.1.Procedure51.2.Timeline of key steps within the Bidding Process52.GENERAL INFORMATION72.1.National Federation member73.MOTIVATION, CONCEPT AND LEGACY83.1.WATC Dates83.2.Motivation and Legacy84.VENUES94.1.Championship Venue94.2.Biennial Meeting Venue104.3.Proposed Course – Espirito Santo Trophy114.4.Alternate Course – Espirito Santo134.5.Proposed Course - Eisenhower Trophy154.6.Alternate Course – Eisenhower Trophy175.ACCOMMODATION195.1.Internationally Accepted Star Rating System195.2.Proposed hotel #1205.3.Proposed hotel #2215.4.Proposed hotel #3226.POLITICAL SUPPORT236.1.Government / city support and entry regulations236.2.Legal aspects237.MEDICAL SERVICES AND ANTI-DOPING257.1.Health services257.2.Doping control268.FINANCE288.1.Commercial288.2.Budget289.TRANSPORT299.1.Airport299.2.Challenges299.3.Modes of transport299.4.Travel distances and journey times3010.RESOURCES3110.1.Volunteers3111.SECURITY3212.METEOROLOGY3313.EXPERIENCE3414.MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS3514.1.Media centre3514.2.Broadcast3514.3.Communications3515.SUSTAINABILITY3616.EVALUATION METHODOLOGY3716.1.Formula3716.2.Evaluation Criteria3716.3.Final evaluation (overall mark)38---INSTRUCTIONSThis 2029 WATC Application Form should be completed electronically. Please provide your response to each question within the relevant table.Questions requiring additional documents to be submitted are flagged with this icon:![Paperclip with solid fill][image0] To submit these documents, please insert them into the 2029 WATC Application Form according to the following instructions:1. Place the cursor where you wish to insert the document. 2. Click Insert > Object > Create from file: 3. Browse for the PDF document you want to insert. 4. Check ‘Display as Icon’ and uncheck ‘Link to File’: 5. Click OK. 6. The PDF will insert directly into the Word document where you have your cursor placed.![][image1]![][image2]![][image3]Note: The 2029 WATC Application Form does not need to be converted into a PDF file once completed.The completed form should be returned by email to the IGF at watc@igfmail.org according to the submission deadline in the table below.---# OVERVIEW## ProcedureNational Federation members (NFMs) that are interested in hosting the 2029 World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) are asked to complete this 2029 WATC Application Form and return it, along with specific documents and guarantees, to the IGF in accordance with the timelines below . Through this application, National Federations will demonstrate that they have the required elements for staging the WATC. Please note that the official language is English and as such, all candidature documentation must be provided in English.The fact that a National Federation has submitted a bid should not be publicised during the application process. The IGF staff will provide guidance for the timeline of such activities once all bids have been received and the application deadline has passed. Lobbying that occurs too early in the process can be detrimental to the overall fairness of the bidding procedures.## Timeline of key steps within the Bidding Process+--------x---------+--------------------------------------------------------------------x--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | DATE | KEY STEP | +--------x---------+--------------------------------------------------------------------x--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | IGF to open the 2029 WATC bid process. All relevant documents to be available | | 8 January 2025 | on the IGF website. | +--------x---------+--------------------------------------------------------------------x--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | Deadline for interested National Federations to submit an Expression of Interest to watc@igfmail.org | | | A sample template for this submission may be found on the IGF website and | | | should contain the following: | | | | | | - - - Host city | | 7 February 2025 | - Main airport | | | - Host course(s) | | | - Host hotel(s) | | | - Proposed dates | | | - Provisional financial model | +--------x---------+--------------------------------------------------------------------x--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | Deadline for the IGF to select and inform the National Federations that will progress to the next round | | 28 February 2025 | of the bid process. The selected federations will be asked to complete the 2029 WATC Application Form. | +--------x---------+--------------------------------------------------------------------x--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | Deadline for the selected National Federations to submit a first draft of the 2029 WATC Application Form | | 28 March 2025 | to the IGF at watc@igfmail.org. The IGF is to review the draft document for completeness and liaise | | | with the applicant federation to satisfy any remaining document requirements. | +--------x---------+--------------------------------------------------------------------x--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 25 April 2025 | Deadline for the selected National Federations to submit the final version of the 2029 WATC Application Form to watc@igfmail.org . | +--------x---------+--------------------------------------------------------------------x--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | All IGF National Federation members to receive a copy of the completed bid documents in preparation for the vote which will take place | | 5 September 2025 | during the 2025 IGF Biennial Meeting. | +--------x---------+--------------------------------------------------------------------x--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 6 October 2025 | 2025 IGF Biennial Meeting, Singapore. National Federation member delegates to vote onsite or via video call. | +------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---# GENERAL INFORMATION## National Federation member+-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | National Federation name in English | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | National Federation name in country’s native language (if | | | different) | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | Year National Federation was founded | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | National Federation years of IGF membership | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | Years that National Federation competed in Women’s WATC | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | Years that National Federation competed in (men’s) WATC | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | Years that National Federation has previously hosted WATC | | | (if applicable) | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | Years that National Federation previously bid to host | | | WATC (if applicable, list year(s) Championships would | | | have taken place) | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | Current National Federation President | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | Current National Federation President term | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | Anticipated successor(s) and term | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | Current Secretary General / Executive Director | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | National Federation affiliations (e.g. continental golf | | | associations, National Olympic Committee etc.) | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | National Federation email address | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | National Federation phone | | +-----------------------------x-----------------------------+------x-------+ | National Federation social media | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---# MOTIVATION, CONCEPT AND LEGACY## WATC Dates+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: State your proposed dates to host the WATC and specify your reasons. Note: the IGF prefers the first two weeks of October, but exceptions can be considered for local circumstances. | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+## Motivation and Legacy+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: What is your principal motivation for hosting the WATC? | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------++-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: What do you believe would be the long-term benefits for your National Federation of bidding for the WATC? | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: What do you believe would be the long-term legacy for your National Federation of bidding for the WATC? | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+Provide a letter confirming that your National Federation, as well as the proposed host course(s), will not be involved in the organisation of other important national or international events during the WATC, or six weeks immediately before or after.![][image4]---# VENUES## Championship VenueThe WATC is held in adjacent weeks, with the Espirito Santo Trophy played first. The bid may consist of one course for both events, or a different course for each event. Please note using different courses will bring extra preparation and cost. All new courses to be considered must be operational by the time the bid is submitted.+----------------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +----------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Proposed Championship location (city / area) | | +----------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Language(s) spoken at proposed location | | +----------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Proposed course for Espirito Santo (women) | | +----------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Proposed course for Eisenhower (men) | | +----------------------------------------------+--------------+Provide a map of the city/region showing the location of:![][image5]- - Golf course(s) - Airport(s) intended for use by WATC - Proposed hotels - Motorways - Biennial Meeting venue+-----------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +-----------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | List area attractions (e.g. entertainment, tourism, | | | culture, geography). | | +-----------------------------------------------------+--------------+For each venue, provide a written guarantee from all current and future owners to confirm their willingness to participate and that they grant the use of the venue and control to the National Federation / local organising committee for the WATC![][image5]Submit a scorecard and course planner![][image5]![Paperclip with solid fill][image0]Provide overlay design of the course(s) identifying the proposed location of key operational areas:* * Locker rooms * Starter tents * Scoring tents * Player medical area * Doping control station * Player physiotherapy area * Ceremony locations (if at the course) * Media centre * Championship dining * Meeting and office spaces * Bus load zones## Biennial Meeting Venue+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Provide the proposed venue, location and capacity for hosting the IGF Biennial Meeting. This venue | | should provide classroom style seating for a minimum of 80 people. | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---## Proposed Course – Espirito Santo Trophy**ESPIRITO SANTO COURSE+---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Website | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Total number of holes | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Type of course (e.g. private, public, | | | resort, combination, etc.) | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Original architect | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Year opened | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Renovation architect(s), if | | | applicable | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Years of renovations | | +---------------------------------------+-------+--------x--------+ | Distance and par from back tees | | | | (specify yards or metres in drop down | | Choose an item. | | box) | | | +---------------------------------------+-------+--------x--------+ | Distance and par from forward tees | | | | (specify yards or metres in drop down | | Choose an item. | | box) | | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Types of Grasses | - | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Tees: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Fairways: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Rough: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Putting Greens: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Collars: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Other: | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+---PRACTICE AREAS+---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Artificial or natural turf | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Width of driving range | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | How many players will it accommodate at one time? | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Length of driving range | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Restrictions on clubs that can be used | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number and size of practice putting greens | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Is there a short game practice area? | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+CLUBHOUSE AMENTIES+-----------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Size | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Food and beverage capabilities | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Meeting room / office space options | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Number of lockers in female locker room | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Number of lockers in male locker room | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Other | | +-----------------------------------------+--------------+MAJOR TOURNAMENTS+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Outline previous major national or international events (list full title, year of event, winner and winning score). | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---## Alternate Course – Espirito Santo_[Only to be completed if an alternate course for the Espirito Santo Trophy is being proposed]_ESPIRITO SANTO COURSE+---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Website | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Total number of holes | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Type of course (e.g. private, public, | | | resort, combination, etc.) | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Original architect | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Year opened | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Renovation architect(s), if | | | applicable | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Years of renovations | | +---------------------------------------+-------+--------x--------+ | Distance and par from back tees | | | | (specify yards or metres in drop down | | Choose an item. | | box) | | | +---------------------------------------+-------+--------x--------+ | Distance and par from forward tees | | | | (specify yards or metres in drop down | | Choose an item. | | box) | | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Types of Grasses | - | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Tees: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Fairways: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Rough: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Putting Greens: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Collars: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Other: | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+---PRACTICE AREAS+---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Artificial or natural turf | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Width of driving range | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | How many players will it accommodate at one time? | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Length of driving range | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Restrictions on clubs that can be used | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number and size of practice putting greens | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Is there a short game practice area? | | +---------------------------------------------------+--------------+CLUBHOUSE AMENTIES+-----------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Size | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Food and beverage capabilities | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Meeting room / office space options | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Number of lockers in female locker room | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Number of lockers in male locker room | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Other | | +-----------------------------------------+--------------+MAJOR TOURNAMENTS+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Outline previous major national or international events (list full title, year of event, winner and winning score). | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---## Proposed Course - Eisenhower Trophy+----------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +----------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+ | Would the same course be used for the Espirito Santo and | Choose an item. | | Eisenhower Trophies? | | +----------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+[The tables following in 4.5. and 4.6. should only be completed if you answered ‘N0’ to the question above]EISENHOWER COURSE+---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Website | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Total number of holes | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Type of course (e.g. private, public, | | | resort, combination, etc.) | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Original architect | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Year opened | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Renovation architect(s), if | | | applicable | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Years of renovations | | +---------------------------------------+-------+--------x--------+ | Distance and par from back tees | | | | (specify yards or metres in drop down | | Choose an item. | | box) | | | +---------------------------------------+-------+--------x--------+ | Distance and par from forward tees | | | | (specify yards or metres in drop down | | Choose an item. | | box) | | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Types of Grasses | - | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Tees: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Fairways: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Rough: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Putting Greens: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Collars: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Other: | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+---PRACTICE AREAS+--------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | Artificial or natural turf | | +--------------------------------------+-------+------+ | Width of driving range | | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | How many players will it accommodate | | | at one time? | | +--------------------------------------+-------+------+ | Length of driving range | | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | Restrictions on clubs that can be | | | used | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number and size of practice putting | | | greens | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | Is there a short game practice area? | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+CLUBHOUSE AMENTIES+-----------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Size | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Food and beverage capabilities | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Meeting room / office space options | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Number of lockers in female locker room | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Number of lockers in male locker room | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Other | | +-----------------------------------------+--------------+MAJOR TOURNAMENTS+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Outline previous major national or international events (list full title, year of event, winner and winning score). | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---## Alternate Course – Eisenhower Trophy_[Only to be completed if an alternate course for the Eisenhower Trophy is being proposed]_EISENHOWER COURSE+---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Website | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Total number of holes | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Type of course (e.g. private, public, | | | resort, combination, etc.) | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Original architect | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Year opened | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Renovation architect(s), if | | | applicable | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Years of renovations | | +---------------------------------------+-------+--------x--------+ | Distance and par from back tees | | | | (specify yards or metres in drop down | | Choose an item. | | box) | | | +---------------------------------------+-------+--------x--------+ | Distance and par from forward tees | | | | (specify yards or metres in drop down | | Choose an item. | | box) | | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+ | Types of Grasses | - | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Tees: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Fairways: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Rough: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Putting Greens: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Collars: | | +--------------------------------------:+-------------------------+ | Other: | | +---------------------------------------+-------------------------+---PRACTICE AREAS+--------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | Artificial or natural turf | | +--------------------------------------+-------+------+ | Width of driving range | | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | How many players will it accommodate | | | at one time? | | +--------------------------------------+-------+------+ | Length of driving range | | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | Restrictions on clubs that can be | | | used | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number and size of practice putting | | | greens | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+ | Is there a short game practice area? | | +--------------------------------------+--------------+CLUBHOUSE AMENTIES+-----------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Size | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Food and beverage capabilities | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Meeting room / office space options | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Number of lockers in female locker room | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Number of lockers in male locker room | | +--------------------x--------------------+------x-------+ | Other | | +-----------------------------------------+--------------+MAJOR TOURNAMENTS**+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Outline previous major national or international events (list full title, year of event, winner and winning score). | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---# ACCOMMODATIONWhere possible, the same hotels should be used for the men’s and women’s event. Approximately 350 rooms, in a mix of three-, four- and five-star hotels are required throughout the Championships. All new facilities/hotels to be considered must be operational by the time the bid is submitted.For each hotel, provide a guarantee stating their willingness to participate, indicating current applicable group rates, approximate expected annual increases and number of rooms available for the WATC. If necessary, the letter must be translated into English.![][image5]## Internationally Accepted Star Rating SystemStandards listed in the following table represent a simplified version of the internationally accepted star rating system that should be used by National Federations to provide an objective measure of the quality of their accommodation inventory. Room prices typically align with ratings; accommodation with higher ratings charge higher prices, accommodation with lower ratings charge lower prices.+-------------+------------------------------------------------------+ | QUALITY | DESCRIPTION | +-------------+------------------------------------------------------+ | 5 Stars | Very high standard of comfort and facilities. | +-------------+------------------------------------------------------+ | 4 Stars | High standard of comfort and facilities. | +-------------+------------------------------------------------------+ | 3 Stars | Very good standard of comfort and facilities. | +-------------+------------------------------------------------------+ | 2 Stars | Good standard of comfort and facilities. | +-------------+------------------------------------------------------+ | 1 Star | Simple and basic standard of comfort and facilities. | +-------------+------------------------------------------------------+---## Proposed hotel #1+-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Hotel name | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Star rating | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Website | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Total number of rooms in hotel | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number of rooms hotel is willing to block for WATC | | | (detail single and twin rooms) | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Current single occupancy rate per room, per night | | | including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Projected WATC single occupancy rate per room, per | | | night including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Current double occupancy price per room, per night | | | including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Projected WATC double occupancy price per room, per | | | night including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number of restaurants within hotel | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Does the hotel include a gym? | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Other amenities / general comments | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---## Proposed hotel #2+-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Hotel name | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Star rating | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Website | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Total number of rooms in hotel | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number of rooms hotel is willing to block for WATC | | | (detail single and twin rooms) | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Current single occupancy rate per room, per night | | | including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Projected WATC single occupancy rate per room, per | | | night including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Current double occupancy price per room, per night | | | including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Projected WATC double occupancy price per room, per | | | night including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number of restaurants within hotel | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Does the hotel include a gym? | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Other amenities / general comments | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---## Proposed hotel #3+-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Hotel name | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Star rating | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Website | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Total number of rooms in hotel | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number of rooms hotel is willing to block for WATC | | | (detail single and twin rooms) | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Current single occupancy rate per room, per night | | | including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Projected WATC single occupancy rate per room, per | | | night including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Current double occupancy price per room, per night | | | including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Projected WATC double occupancy price per room, per | | | night including breakfast. List price in local currency, | | | inclusive of all tax and service charges | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Number of restaurants within hotel | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Does the hotel include a gym? | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Other amenities / general comments | | +-----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---# POLITICAL SUPPORT## Government / city support and entry regulations+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: What is the status of support of the national, regional and local governments for your bid and for the | | organisation of the WATC in your city/region? | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+![Paperclip with solid fill][image0]Provide a letter of endorsement for the WATC from the appropriate government authority stating the following:“Name(s) of the duly authorised representative(s) hereby confirm(s) that the government of name of the host country guarantees that it will take all the necessary measures in order to ensure that the local organising committee fulfils its obligations completely; and guarantees access to and free movement around the host country for all accredited persons on the basis of a passport (or equivalent document)”.+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Describe the regulation in force in your country regarding immigration and entry visas. | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Will the government support visa applications for National Federation members when visas are required | | to enter the country? | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+## Legal aspects+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: What are the legal obstacles, if any, to the organisation of the WATC in your country? | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+![Paperclip with solid fill][image0]Provide a signed copy of the Championships Agreement (available on the IGF website). Upon election, the IGF will countersign and execute the Agreement with the successful National Federation.---# MEDICAL SERVICES AND ANTI-DOPING## Health services+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Give a general outline of the health care system currently in operation in your city and region. | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Describe your social system for managing medical expenses. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------++---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Explain the medical arrangements for foreign nationals visiting your country. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Provide information on hospitals local to the proposed WATC site. | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +--------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+ | Hospital name | | +--------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+ | Distance from proposed hotels | | +--------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+ | Number of beds | | +--------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+ | List of speciality departments & equipment | | +--------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------+ | Is there a sport medicine department? | | +--------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------++--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Describe the operational procedure of your current emergency services. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Describe existing plans for evacuation and assistance in the event of a natural disaster; specifying | | the chains of command and transfer of responsibilities. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: If applicable, briefly explain any epidemiological problems, excluding COVID-19, over the last ten years. | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Describe the resources in your city, region and country to counter epidemiological risks, and list the | | organisations responsible for controlling this issue. | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Give precise details of health and vaccination recommendations or regulations for persons entering your country. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+## Doping control+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Does your country have a National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO)? | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------++-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: What are the laws or regulations in your country that combat antidoping in sport? | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+Provide written confirmation that your National Federation’s policies, rules and programmes are in compliance with the WADA code.![][image5]Provide a guarantee from the relevant NADO or national authority confirming that the IGF Anti-Doping Code that will be in force will apply upon the occasion of the WATC.![][image5]+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: If applicable, indicate the location of the WADA-accredited laboratory in your city or country? | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Explain the sharing of information between the public authorities and the sport authorities on doping matters. | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---# FINANCE## Commercial+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Outline the commercial opportunities that your National Federation plans to implement. | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+## Budget+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: State how your National Federation intends to financially support the Championships (e.g. funding, | | potential sponsors, subsidies, donations etc.) | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Have you obtained any financial commitments from your national, regional and / or local governments? | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: How would your local organising committee support a WATC in addition to the funding measures mentioned above? | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+![Paperclip with solid fill][image0]Provide a projected budgetProvide a Certificate of Public Liability Insurance or equivalent thereof in an amount of at least five million US dollars ($5,000,000)![][image5]* ---# TRANSPORT## Airport+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Which is the main international airport you intend to use for the WATC? | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Which other airport(s), if applicable, do you intend to use for the WATC? | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------++----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Will you be able to help arriving teams/delegates through the customs process? | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+## Challenges+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: What current and future major transport challenges does your city and region face? | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+## Modes of transport+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: How will teams be transferred from the airport to the hotel(s)? | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------++----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: How will teams be transferred from the hotel(s) to/from the golf course? | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---## Travel distances and journey timesComplete the following table listing distances in kilometres (Km). Time should be given in minutes (Mins) for the average journey time by bus.+--------------------+++++++ | | International | Proposed | Proposed hotel | Proposed | Course (women) | Course (men) | | | Airport | hotel #1 | #2 | hotel #3 | | | | +--------+--------+------+------+---------+--------+------+------+----------+---------+---------+--------+ | | Km | Mins | Km | Mins | Km | Mins | Km | Mins | Km | Mins | Km | Mins | +---------x----------+---x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x-----+----x----+----x----+---x----+ | International | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Airport | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---------x----------+---x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x-----+----x----+----x----+---x----+ | Proposed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | hotel #1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---------x----------+---x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x-----+----x----+----x----+---x----+ | Proposed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | hotel #2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---------x----------+---x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x-----+----x----+----x----+---x----+ | Proposed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | hotel #3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---------x----------+---x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x-----+----x----+----x----+---x----+ | Course (women) | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---------x----------+---x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x----+---x----+--x---+--x---+----x-----+----x----+----x----+---x----+ | Course (men) | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--------------------+--------+--------+------+------+---------+--------+------+------+----------+---------+---------+--------+---# RESOURCES## Volunteers+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Outline how your National Federation would source staff and volunteers for the Championships. | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---# SECURITY+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Who will have ultimate responsibility for security during the WATC? | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------++--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: What security resources do you plan to provide for the WATC (human resources – public and/or private | | sector – and technology)? | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---# METEOROLOGY+----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | QUESTION | RESPONSE | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Altitude at proposed venue(s) | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Typical weather during proposed dates | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Sunrise | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Sunset | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Average low temperature (degree Celsius) | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Average high temperature (degree Celsius) | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Average rainfall in proposed month (mm) | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Percentage chance of thunderstorms in proposed month | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Percentage chance of fog in proposed month | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | General conditions, (e.g., warm, breezy) | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Average humidity in % | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Indicate if a time change will occur during Championship | | | dates. If so, when? If not, indicate if a time change | | | occurs at another time. | | +----------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---# EXPERIENCE+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: What major international or continental events have been conducted by your National Federation | | (indicate whether for men, women, boys, or girls, if not evident by title of event)? Please indicate the year(s). | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---# MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS## Media centre+---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Provide the location and size of the proposed Media Centre. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+## Broadcast![Paperclip with solid fill][image0]If your National Federation would want to seek permission from the IGF to obtain broadcast proposals from one or more broadcast entities for a Live Exhibition and/or a Highlight Exhibition, provide an outline of the broadcast proposal.## Communications![Paperclip with solid fill][image0]Outline your National Federation’s Communications strategy to promote the Championships and to attract spectators to the event.---# SUSTAINABILITYProvide your National Federation’s relevant sustainability policies (e.g. environment, accessibility, community, health and safety etc.).![][image5]+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUESTION: Detail any working partnerships you have to reach your sustainability objectives (e.g. GEO) | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RESPONSE: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+Provide Environmental Impact Studies from previous events, if applicable.![][image5]---# EVALUATION METHODOLOGY## Formula* Sum of all scores from 1 to 5 x Weighting = Overall Score (up to a maximum total of 500) * Overall Score is divided by 5 to obtain a score out of 100.## Evaluation CriteriaEach criterion will be reviewed and the level of detail and commitment for each question will be assessed based on the following marks, each being assigned a number from 1 to 5:+---------x----------+-------------------x-------------------++ | | A response that completely or almost | | | | completely fails to address the | | | Unsatisfactory | elements of the evaluation | 1 | | | | | | | criteria. | | +---------x----------+-------------------x-------------------++ | | A response that addresses a few | | | Marginal | elements of the evaluation criteria. | 2 | +---------x----------+-------------------x-------------------++ | | A response that addresses some of the | | | Satisfactory | elements of the evaluation criteria. | 3 | +---------x----------+-------------------x-------------------++ | | A response that addresses a majority | | | Very Good | of the elements of the evaluation | 4 | | | criteria. | | +---------x----------+-------------------x-------------------++ | | A response that addresses all | | | Excellent | elements of the evaluation criteria. | 5 | +--------------------+---------------------------------------+-------+The following weighted evaluation criteria will be used to determine the overall mark:---+----------------------------------------------x-----------------------------------------------+ | EVALUATION CRITERIA | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | | | Weight | | | CRITERION | Overall Score | | Weighted Score | | | | % | | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Proposed Host City | 5.0 | 1.0 | 5.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Concept & Objectives | 5.0 | 1.0 | 5.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Organisation & Experience | 5.0 | 1.0 | 5.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Competition Venue/ | | | | | Course(s) & Guarantee | 5.0 | 33.0 | 165.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Biennial Meeting Venue | 5.0 | 1.0 | 5.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Accommodation | 5.0 | 6.0 | 30.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Transportation | 5.0 | 6.0 | 30.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Risk Assessment | 5.0 | 6.0 | 30.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Medical & Anti-Doping | 5.0 | 3.0 | 15.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Media Centre | 5.0 | 3.0 | 15.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Broadcasting | 5.0 | 3.0 | 15.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Communication | 5.0 | 3.0 | 15.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Commercial (Non-Broadcasting) | 5.0 | 4.0 | 20.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Legal | 5.0 | 3.0 | 15.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Declaration and Covenant of the | | | | | Government of the Host Country | 5.0 | 1.0 | 5.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Championships Agreement | | | | | completed, signed and sent back | 5.0 | 1.0 | 5.00 | | to IGF | | | | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Event Budget | 5.0 | 20.0 | 100.00 | +-----------------x-----------------+---------x---------+--------x--------+---------x----------+ | Sustainability | 5.0 | 4.0 | 20.0 | +------------------------------------x------------------------------------+---------x----------+ | TOTAL (out of 500) | 500.00 | +------------------------------------x------------------------------------+---------x----------+ | Overall Score - divide TOTAL by 5 (out of 100) | 100.00 | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+## Final evaluation (overall mark)A final evaluation will be carried out using the methodology stated to calculate the overall mark. 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