Golden Opportunities -- Business Never Stops!

This week's Golden Opportunities:

1. Featured Jobs - Content editor position; Business Dev't Director for Goodwind; Head of Sponsorships, and more!

2. Conferences -Securing Sport 2015 (Nov 3-4),Host City Conference (Nov. 9-10),City Events (Nov. 17-18)

3. Olympian Efforts -

4. Awards - AIBA Boxer of the Month

5.Programs -Eurovision Academy (European Broadcasting Union)

6.Volunteers - 2016 Australian Open

7. Tickets -Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships

8. Media Matters - Call for Media Credential applications: U.S. Dressage Festival, European Volleyball dates announced, IPC Athletics Grand Prix 2016 dates announced

9.Proposals -

10. Scholarships - AISTS Women in Sport scholarships

11. Contests - London Basketball sweepstakes

12.Merchandise - Douramakos Olympic Memorabilia Auction; USEF Holiday Sale

13. Tender Opportunities -USEF 2017 and 2018 U.S. Junior Hunter National Championships

Send us your Golden Opportunities to:goldenopps@aroundtherings.com. Business never stops!

Featured:

Global Media Publication - Olympic industry

Content Editor

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Closing date: Open until filled

Media Publication from Atlanta is seeking a full time content Editor. Must work well under pressure and be able to get along with different personalities (you will deal with international contacts which requires patience). We need someone who is highly organized and pays attention to detail in all areas of work. You will be working directly with the Editor in Chief and Publisher - reporting to them on a regular basis of your project status.

Goodwood

Business Development Director

Sussex, United Kingdom

Closing date: Open until filled

Goodwood seek a Business Development Director to work closely with the senior commercial team on the development of key strategies to grow revenues for the group in excess of £100m over the next three years, whilst maintaining profit growth.

Professional Sports Organisation

Head of Sponsorship

North of England, United Kingdom

Closing date: Open until filled

Our client a Professional Sports Organisation is seeking a Head of Sponsorship who will be responsible for sourcing and closing new supplier, partner and sponsorship deals. The role will also be responsible for supporting all areas of sponsorship renewals and new sales efforts, assisting in commercial rights negotiations, activation possibilities and upsell opportunities.

Harlequins Rugby

Junior IT & Systems Executive

Twickenham, United Kingdom

Closing date: Open until filled

Harlequins Rugby seek a Junior IT & Systems Executive to provide effective first line IT support across all aspects of the club and provide backup and assistance to the Systems & IT Manager. The position also provides exposure to a broad range of IT related projects and activities whilst working closely with all business areas.

Conferences:

Securing Sport 2015: Nov 3-4Host City Conference: Nov. 9-10City Events: Nov. 17-18Host Cities Summit: Nov. 18-19Peace and Sport International Forum: Nov 25-27Science and Triathlon Conference: Nov 26-27Para-Athletics Coaches Conference:Dec. 12-13SPORTELAsia 2016: Mar. 15-17, 2016International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport: Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2016The Academy: Jun. 1-2, 2016Sustainable Sports & Events: Jun. 9-10, 2016International Sports Convention:Dec. 7-8, 2016IPC Vista Conference: Sep. 19-22, 2017

Olympian Efforts:

Awards:

AIBA October Boxer of the month – Mohammed Rabii

The International Boxing Association has named Moroccan welterweight Mohammed Rabii its Boxer of the Month for October. The 22 year old became Morocco’s first ever gold medallist at the AIBA World Boxing Championships held in Doha earlier in the month, continuing an impressive run of form that included an unbeaten World Series of Boxing Season V with the Morocco Atlas Lions team.

Programs:

Eurovision Academy - European Broadcasting Union

Social media has made interaction immediate and now fans are just one click away from their biggest sport stars. What can be the role of broadcasters? How can broadcasters use social media toBond with fans,Provide audiences with a richer experience : emotion, information, discussion, andIncrease market share among all generations

EUROVISION ACADEMY has identified a 7-block-toolkit in the field of social media & sport to help EBU Members fulfil these objectives. Find more details and program information here.

The Olympic Games and the Media - Coursera Platform

The Centre d’Estudis Olímpics at the Universitat Autònoma deBarcelona has just launched the second edition of the Massive Open Online Course The Olympic Games and the Media on theCoursera Platform.

The Olympic Games and the Media analyses the intersectionbetween the Olympic Games, traditional and new social mediaand how television contributes to fund, shape and disseminatethe major sporting spectacle in the world: the Olympic Games.

The great novelty of this second edition is that it will be offeredwith Spanish subtitles. All the teaching materials will be providedboth in English and Spanish for free.

AISTS SEMOS - Sports Event Management and Organisation Seminar

February 1, 2016 to February 5, 2016; Lausanne, Switzerland - The AISTS SEMOSTM module offers an overview of the key tasks that sports managers need to successfully plan, communicate and operate when organising sport events, providing a 360° view and behind the scenes look at the mechanics of sport events.

Bringing together leaders of International Sport Federations and other experts of the AISTS network, including the International Olympic Committee and sport event organisers, AISTS SEMOSTM is both pertinent and practical, and recognises the increased expectations of spectators, media and sponsors at major events.

Post-graduation in High Performance Football Coaching coordinated by José Mourinho

This professional master programme is structured in 8 modules. Each module consists of a full board, immersive procedure that is experienced in 4 consecutive and intensive days. Module contents are drilled progressively, from groundwork fundations to advance professional competencies of football coaching. Wholehearted emphasis on clear-cut teaching-learning methodologies will allow students to engage in a transformational experience that will profoundly change their perspectives and uniquely set apart their career skills.

AISTS Masters of Sport Administration

The Athlete scholarship funds half the tuition fee of the AISTS Master of Sports Administration - a 14-month programme developing the future leaders in sport.

If you know of an athlete who has the potential to make a positive difference, we hope you will forward on this information.

Athletes can also get in touch with us directly on +41 (0)21 693 85 92 or at thuy.khuc-bilon@aists.org.

Volunteers:

2016 Australian Open

Tennis Australia is currently seeking volunteers for 2016 events, including the Australian Open and Brisbane International. If interested, click here for more information or to register.

Tickets:

Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships

The 31st Trampoline Gymnastics World Champs will be held from 19 November to 26 November in Odense, Denmark. Tickets are available now! Click here for more information.

IWF World Weightlifting Championships - Houston 2015

Some tickets are still available to the 2015 World Weightlifting Championships to be held in Houston, USA at the end of November. To check ticket availability, click here.

Media Matters:

Call for Media Credential Applications: U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

The 2015 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp. will take place December 8-12 at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival grounds in Wellington, Fla. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by November 30, 2015. The application form can be found here.

European Olympic Qualification Tournament Match Schedules Announced - Volleyball

Luxembourg, November 6, 2015 - Fans can start looking forward to an exciting week when the European Olympic Qualification Tournaments take place in January. The men's teams will play in Berlin, Germany, while the women's will be in Ankara, Turkey.The women’s competition at Baskent Volleyball Hall in Turkey’s capital will get underway on January 4 with a match starring 2015 European silver medallists the Netherlands against Germany. Reigning European champions Russia will take on Poland. Find more information here.

IPC Athletics 2016 Grand Prix dates announced

IPC Athletics has announced that the 2016 Grand Prix series will feature 10 different track and field meetings in five continents between February and July, including an event in May that will act as the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games athletics test event. The fourth IPC Athletics Grand Prix season will start in Canberra, Australia, between 5-7 February, and will coincide with the ACT Athletics State Championships. It will be the second time Oceania has held a Grand Prix following a successful meeting in Brisbane, Australia, earlier this year. Between 15-16 March, the Grand Prix circuit will head to Asia and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before a week later (24-26 March) it moves to Tunis, Tunisia, for Africa’s sole event of the year. Europe’s first Grand Prix of 2016 will be held in Grosseto, Italy, between 8-10 April, and two weeks later (22-24 April) Beijing, China, will stage a meeting for the fourth successive year. More information can be found here.

Proposals:

Scholarships:

AISTS Women in Sport scholarship opportunities

Tuesday 3 November 2015, Lausanne, Switzerland - The AISTS (International Academy of Sports Science and Technology) is pleased to confirm two scholarships will be offered for the 2017 edition of the AISTS Master of Sports Administration. Both Athlete and Future Female Leader in Sport scholarships will support two aspiring sports managers to pursue the 14-month postgraduate degree in Lausanne, Switzerland.Each scholarship is valued at 14,000CHF, representing half the programme tuition fee.Returning for the fifth straight year, the AISTS Athlete scholarship aims at encouraging athletes in their post-sport or dual career. To be eligible for the award, athletes must have previously competed, or are currently competing at a professional and international level.

Individuals are invited to submit their application for the AISTS Future Female Leader in Sport scholarship by 1 February 2016, and for the Athlete scholarship by 15 May 2016. The application, and more information, can be found here.

Contests:

Basketball in London sweepstates

Enter Marriott Rewards' #AroundTheWorld Sweepstakes and you could win a free trip to London to see the Brooklyn Nets play the Orlando Magic, a prize worth just short of $7,000. For more information and to apply, please click here.

Merchandise:

Douramakos Olympic Memorabilia Auction

Find rare Olympic Memorabilia (torches, books, medals, badges, diplomas etc) and many items seen for the very first time in auction from Douramakos Olympic Memorabilia. A new auction ending November 21 is currently open. Please click here for more information.

U.S. Equestrian Federation Holiday Sale

By using the code "Holiday2015", get 10% off all dressage arenas, Horse area footing, flower boxes, letters, Horse jumps, fills, poles, and accessories. Plus, a selection of Kid Jumps,Wireless audio systems, trunks, carts, books, DVDs, and more! Check out a catalog here.

Tender Opportunities:

United World Wrestling to Launch New Bidding Process for Events

United World Wrestling, the international federation for Olympic wrestling, is launching its new bidding process in connection with the Smart Cities & Sport Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland.The improved bidding process will open for all United World Wrestling events in 2018, 2019 and 2020.The new procedure will focus on taking a partnership approach with the interested cities. Together, United World Wrestling and bid cities will decide which events are the best fits for the city. In line with the new approach, cities are encouraged to bid for multiple events to optimise their investments. For more information, please click here.

USEF Accepting Bids to Host 2017 and 2018 U.S. Junior Hunter National Championships

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting bids to host the 2017 and 2018 U.S. Junior Hunter National Championships. Anyone interested in requesting a bid packet does so with the understanding that the bid will be for the 2017 and 2018 competition years to be hosted at the same location and under the same licensee/management.Please contact Kelsey Shanley at (859) 225-6960, or by email at kshanley@usef.org for a copy of the bid packet. Bids will be due in the office by the close of business Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Any request received after this time will not be considered.

2017 ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championship Bids Invited

The International Sailing Federation is now inviting all Member National Authorities to bid for the 2017 ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championship.The ISAF Women's Match Racing Worlds has been held every year since 1999 with the most recent event in 2015 being hosted in Middelfart, Denmark this July. Sixteen of the top women's match racers are taking part, including the top 9 ranked sailors.Bids must be received by the ISAF Secretariat and must include confirmation of support for the bid from the relevant Member National Authority. Bids will be reviewed by ISAF and a decision announced in November 2015.

International Fencing Federation Opens Bidding for Next Olympic Cycle

A call for biddings has been launched on the 22nd of June for the following championships:

- JC world championships 2017

- JC world championships 2018

- Senior world championships 2018

It's a busy time at the International Fencing Federation, where, at the eve of the World Fencing Championships, two calls for bidding are being launched. The first concerns the official competition calendar of the new Olympic cycle after Rio (2016-2020)...NF have one month time to send their applications (till the 31st of July). After the screening of the applications received, the final proposal will be debated by the FIE Executive Committee in September. Clickherefor more information.

PyeongChang 2018

In order to ensure transparency and objectivity for the participation, the POCOG Partnership programme is based on an opencompetitive tender method. The initial stage of sponsorship requires completing the tender for below under the followingguidelines.

We kindly ask all the prospective sponsors' active participation and support.

2017 Women's Rugby World Championships

Just months after a record-breaking Women’s Rugby World Cup in France, the tender process has now opened to host the event in 2017.

The tournament, which was won by England after a thrilling final in Paris last August, will move to 2017 to maximise synergy with the Olympic and Rugby World Cup Sevens cycles, allowing the world’s best female players to compete on rugby’s biggest stages. The event will return to a four-year cycle after 2017.

The tender process was ratified by World Rugby Council at its meeting in London last week.

Rio de Janeiro 2016

Procurement Portal of the Organizing Committee for Rio 2016

The portal will serve as the main channel of communication with supplier companies and has the potential to change the way of purchasing goods and services and become a legacy for national industry. The new tool will host the Games Demand for Goods and Services Plan, the Organising Committee’s purchase schedule until 2016, which will allow companies to plan ahead and also seek extra qualifications to meet the Olympic demands.

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, visitsportanddev.org.

Opportunities from Lausanne, Switzerland: View theIOC Job Opportunitiespage to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Opportunities from Bonn, Germany: View theIPC Job Opportunitiespage to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Opportunities from Gold Coast, Australia: View the2018 Commonwealth Gamespage to search for positions

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