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(ATR) The IOC is soliciting proposals to distribute the Olympic broadcast programme. Come see for yourself in this week’s Golden Opportunities. Send us your Golden Opportunities to:goldenopps@aroundtherings.com.

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IOC

ProposalsLocation: Lausanne, Switzerland

Closing: TBA

The International Olympic Committee is soliciting Proposals from companies for the production, promotion and international distribution of an Olympic broadcast programme.The IOC said that the aim of the ‘Olympic Programming’ project is "to provide, on a regular basis, quality broadcast programming to communicate the magic of the Olympic Games, the excitement of Olympic sports, the Olympic values and the work of the Olympic Movement to the widest possible international audience." Companies that are interested should email christine.roger@olympic.org to request a copy of the RFP document.

SportsHub

Deputy Managing Director

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Closing: TBA

The Singapore Sports Hub is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) between the Government of Singapore and the Singapore Sports Hub Pte Ltd of which Global Spectrum (Asia) is a member. Global Spectrum took over the management of the existing Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2010 and the anticipated opening of all other facilities is April 2014...

Gymnastics Australia

National Coach-Women’s Artistic Gymnastics

Location, Canberra or Melbourne, Australia

Closing: TBA

Gymnastics Australia enjoys a solid history of achievement on a global basis. With a well supported High Performance Program, Gymnastics Australia is fortunate to already have a number of world class ‘personal’ coaches within its WAG National Program and its National Team continues to occupy a position in the top 12 nations in the world..

Berlin-Hoppergarten Racecourse

Head of Sales

Location: Berlin, Germany

Closing: TBA

Berlin-Hoppegarten is the largest and most beautiful racecourse in Germany with a 144-year tradition. Since the privatisation of the racetrack in 2008, the quality of racing, the number of visitors as well as betting turnover and sponsorship sales have grown consistently...

Salomon

In-store Marketing Manager

Location: Annecy, France

Salomon is a market leader in outdoor and winter sport equipment and apparel. They require an In-Store Marketing Manager to drive the brand's holistic in-store marketing presence with the ultimate objective to increase sell-through.

Brisbane Broncos

Merchandise Manager

Location: Brisbane, Australia

The Brisbane Broncos are a professional rugby league football team based in Brisbane, Queensland. The Broncos are lauded as one of the most successful football clubs on and off the field in Australian sport. They have won six premierships in their 24 year history and are the only publicly listed sporting franchise on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Sports Recruitment International

Head of Hospitality Sales

Location: South East, United Kingdom

Closing: TBA

One of the UK's leading racecourses requires a Head of Hospitality Sales to manage the Sales & Marketing team to ensure financial objectives and sales targets are met....

BT Vision

Senior Commercial Manager, Sports

Location: London, United Kingdom

Closing: TBA

The Senior Commercial Manager will have P&L and proposition responsibility for BT’s Sport TV channels in the Business market...

Mavic

Sales Manager, APAC

Location: Shanghai, China

Closing: TBA

To manage and lead Mavic business in the APAC area (except for dealer direct countries: Japan & Korea) and to implement the needed Go-to-Market programs...

Rugby Football Union

Corporate Sales Manager

Location: Twickenham, United Kingdom

Closing: TBA

The Corporate Sales Manager will contribute towards the achievement of the RFU’s hospitality business and sales objectives...

Contests:

ITTF Video World Cup

Just like the Women's and Men's World Cup, we are looking for a video worthy to be crowned Video World Cup Champion! Create a 2 to 4 minutes original video to showcase Table Tennis in its best image and form and you might be the winner of US$5,000 and an all expenses paid trip to Paris for the 2013 World Table Tennis Championships, held 13 to 20 May 2013. Anything related to Table Tennis is possible so get your creative caps on! Voting starts on 1 November 2012 0800 GMT, untill 30 November 2012 0800 GMT.

USEF Junior Hunter Championships 2013

The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting bids to host the 2013 US National Junior Hunter Championships. Bids will be due in the office by the close of business Monday, October 15, 2012. Any request received after this time will not be considered.

ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has opened bidding for the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series. The bidding is open to host cities and National Federations wishing to hold one of the eight coveted series events. The successful bidding cities will join London, already named as host of the 2013 ITU Triathlon World Championship Grand Final scheduled for September 2013, on the 2012 Olympic venue in Hyde Park.

Peace and Sport Awards

Applications for the Peace and Sport Awards 2012

The application process for the Peace and Sport Awards 2012 is now open. Submit your initiative as soon as possible to give it the best chance to win one of the prestigious awards! Each nominee will receive high visibility at the Peace and Sport International Forum as well as on our website. The Peace and Sport Awards ceremony will be held during the Gala Evening of the Peace and Sport International Forum on Thursday, 1 November 2012, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and President and Founder of Peace and Sport, Mr. Joël Bouzou.

Books:

TSE Consulting Book

Developing a winning sports events strategy: A four-step approach for successful bidding and hosting:

• A book by TSE Consulting that provides public sector bodies with a shortcut to developing a winning approach for their investment in sports events. If you work in the public sector and are looking to develop a successful sports event strategy that brings benefits to your city, region or country then this book is for you.

Conferences:

Sportel Monaco

Date: October 15-18, 2012

SPORTEL is recognized as the most influential business market for top-level sports and media executives for the past 23 years, that ensures your money's worth:

• Direct Access to industry leaders, before - during - and after the Market

• An opportunity to schedule valuable "face to face" meetings with key deciders

• A wide range of marketing options specifically designed to increase your visibility and communicate your business objectives

• The guaranteed identification as a global industry "player"

• Access to Informative press events and conferences on current topics and future trends, featuring international experts.

•Access to the Golden Podium Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Party.

No matter what sector in the Sports Media Industry you represent, you can trust SPORTEL to provide a unique opportunity to expand your business horizons!

Red Ball Gala

Allison Felix has joined the speakers list at the 2012 Right to Play Red Ball Gala. Other speakers will include NBC Broadcaster Bob Costas, Johann Olav Koss President and CEO of Right to Play, and Picabo Street US Gold Mealist.

Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. It was founded in 2000 by Johann Olav Koss, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and social entrepreneur. Through sports and games, we help children build essential life skills and better futures, while driving social change in their communities with lasting impact.

Golf Management Asia Conference

Date: November 6-8, 2012

The conference programme will address the major challenges encountered by golf club management teams across Asia and will gather high level directors, course managers, designers, club owners, presidents of golf associations and tourism authorities to advance practices and shape the future of the game in the region.

International Sports Events Management Conference

Date: November 6-8, 2012

The case studies of London 2012, Euro 2012, Sochi 2014 volunteerism and the 2011 Rugby World Cup are among the topics on the agenda for the International Sports Event Management Conference.

Around the Rings readers will receive a discount to the conference. Local Organizing Committees that subscribe to ATR will receive complimentary passes while the rest of our subscribers will receive 10 percent off the cost of the conference when they register using the code AX1004ATR10.

Beyond Sport United

Date: November 13, 2012

Beyond Sport United was created out of the undeniable truth that sports teams have an unrivalled ability to impact on the ever-widening populations of the cities that house them. This unique one-day event has been designed to showcase how these heroic brands and their historic resonance have the profound ability to become hubs of positive influence and resource.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, NASCAR CEO and Chairman Brian France, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and NBA Commissioner David Stern will speak on the 2012 edition of the Beyond Sport United Commissioners Roundtable

City Events

CityEvents 2012

Date: November 14-16, 2012

City events is for all city/region/country public officialswho are responsible for attracting international and continental sports events to their area. It is for all those who, over two compact days and in one single place, wish to make valuable connections with the owners of these sports events

Date: December 4-5, 2012

A two day exclusive summit bringing together current and future host cities from emerging nations with heads of leading sporting associations. In an exciting case-study and panel-led format, the summit will provide decision makers with an opportunity to meet and network, and prospective host cities with the opportunity to learn from those who have successfully hosted major events.

Para-Taekwondo Workshop

Date: November 20, 2012

An introductory workshop to Para-Taekwondo within the Paralympic movement. The workshop will address an overview of disciplines of Para-Taekwondo, Disability awareness training, starting a successful Para-Taekwondo and many more topics. The workshop will take place at the Holiday Inn Resort in Santa Cruz, Aruba.

Doha GOALS Forum

We have just confirmed our 50th speaker and now have speakers and participants from 50 countries for Doha GOALS, December 10 - 12 in Qatar! The latest speakers to be added to the program for Doha GOALS include the man who became the youngest ever male individual world champion, and an architect that has a key role in shaping the vision of many of the world's most well-known sporting facilities.

Tender Opportunities:

Premier League

The Premier League has today made available to interested parties the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for its live audio visual rights spanning seasons 2013/14 – 2015/16 for Asia and Australasia.

The region includes the following individual broadcast territories:

1. Australia

2. Hong Kong

3. India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

4. Indonesia and East Timor

5. Japan

6. Malaysia and Brunei

7. Mongolia

8. Myanmar

9. New Zealand

10. North Korea

11. Pacific Islands

12. Philippines

13. South Korea

14. Taiwan

15. Thailand, Cambodia and Laos

16. Vietnam

FIBA

FIBA issued an invitation to submit proposals aimed at appointing a worldwide licensing representative responsible for developing its licensing program and those of its major upcoming competitions. The purpose of the licensing program is to promote the competitions in the host countries and around the world. Competitions belonging to the program include the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women, and may also extend to eight of the 2013 FIBA Continental Zone Championships: the FIBA Africa Championships (Men & Women), the FIBA Americas Championships (Men & Women), the FIBA Asia Championships (Men & Women) and the FIBA Oceania Championships (Men & Women) (FIBA).

Sochi 2014

Tender Opportunities

Closing: TBA

SC Olimpstroy is engaged in the construction of Olympic venues and infrastructure. The main focus of the SC "Olimpstroy" is the management of engineering, surveying, design, construction, reconstruction and preparing Sochi 2014 venues for competition.

Visit London

Tender Opportunities

Closing: TBA

Transport for London is the site for electronic tendering for London tourism agency, Visit London.

Sport and Development Opportunities: There are many job openings in sport and development including a Project Manager and Head of Communications with streetfootballworld. The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education is seeking applications Manager Services. For all of the job listings, visit sportanddev.org.

Opportunities from Lausanne, Switzerland: View the IOC Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Rio de Janeiro 2016 Opportunities : To view all Rio 2016 job opportunities, visit the job opportunities page.

Additional Opportunities:

GLORY Sports International

Head of Marketing

Location: London, United Kingdom

Closing: TBA

The Head of Marketing will manage the full range of marketing and communications for GLORY's events across Europe and beyond...

Salomon

In Store Marketing Manager

Location: Annecy, France

Closing: TBA

Salomon is a market leader in outdoor and winter sport equipment and apparel. They require an In-Store Marketing Manager to drive the brand's holistic in-store marketing presence with the ultimate objective to increase sell-through...

BT Vision

Broadcast Operations Manager

Location: London, United Kingdom

Closing: TBA

The BT Group is one of the world's most established and recognizable communications companies. The role of the Broadcast Operations Manager is to support BT Retail’s linear broadcast services by managing day to day operations associated with the delivery of these services...

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