Golden Opportunities -- Business Never Stops!

This week's Golden Opportunities:

1. Featured Jobs - All England Tennis Club, SRi, Pitch International, and more!

2. Conferences -AISTS SEMOS 2016 (Feb. 1-5),SPORTELAsia 2016 (Mar. 15-17),SportAccord Convention (Apr. 17-22)

3. Olympian Efforts - Support Michal Smolen's Road to Rio, and theHoliday Campaign of Let There Be Play

4. Awards -

5.Programs -The Olympic Games and the Media - Coursera Platform

6.Volunteers - USOC Event Volunteers

7. Tickets - Smart Cities and Sport - new website!

8. Media Matters - Rio 2016 test event participants

9.Proposals -

10. Scholarships - Griffiths University 2018 scholarship

11. Contests - Win free Olympic sport apparel from Dick's Sporting Goods!

12.Merchandise - American Equestrians Got Talent (check out more information below)

13. Tender Opportunities - Flying Disk: World Freestyle & Overall Flying Disc Championships bid locations; International Cricket Council E-Commerce sponsorship

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

Featured:

All England Lawn Tennis Club

Championships Services Manager

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: 22/01/2016

The All England Lawn Tennis Club are seeking a Championships Services Manager to work closely with a range of designated contractors to ensure they provide the appropriate technical services to the highest of standards and compliance. This will include the development of efficient operational plans with adherence to best practice Health & Safety issues and accurate budgeting / reporting mechanisms appropriate for good governance.

SRi

Marketing Director

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: Open till filled

SRi seek a Marketing Director in order to support our on-going growth and international expansion. This will suit an experienced B2B marketer who can creatively market SRi to the broader Sports, Media and Entertainment industry and position us as the ‘go to’ firm for executive talent for all current and potential clients and candidates.

Pitch International

Designer

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: Open till filled

Pitch International are now seeking an experienced Designer to join their team, specialising in designing content within sports briefs and presentation decks.

Ascot

Head of Business Development

London, United Kingdom

Closing date:15/01/2016

Ascot are now seeking a new Head of Business Development. This is a newly created position and is a unique and exciting opportunity with genuine ‘upwards mobility’ within the business. It will be suitable for a senior and ambitious individual, with a demonstrable track record in revenue generation via the identification of partnership marketing opportunities.

London Marathon Events

Volunteer Manager

London, United Kingdom

Closing date:05/02/2016

London Marathon Events are looking for a Volunteer Manager to work in the operations department to deliver a series of world class sports events. The ideal candidate will have fantastic communication and organisational skills, impressive attention to detail and be able to prioritise heavy workloads especially around event times.

Conferences:

AISTS SEMOS 2016: Feb. 1-5SPORTELAsia 2016: Mar. 15-17,SportAccord Convention: Apr. 17-22The Academy: Jun. 1-2Sustainable Sports & Events: Jun. 9-10IT in the Olympics: Jun. 10-14World Football Forum: Jul. 7-88th International Sport Business Symposium: Aug. 16International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport: Aug. 31-Sept. 4World Sports Tourism Summit: Nov. 21-25International Sports Convention:Dec. 7-8IPC Vista Conference: Sep. 19-22, 2017

Olympian Efforts:

ROAD TO RIO 2016 - Support Michal Smolen

Help NOC support 2016 Olympic hopeful Michal Smolen's Olympic journey! His bronze medal finish at the 2015 World Championships makes Michal a serious 2016 medal contender. He's doing his part, earning recognition as a Team USA Breakout Star of 2015.We'll match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $12,000 to help cover his training and travel expenses leading up to the Olympics. Michal took his first strokes on the Nantahala River, and he's grown up paddling at NOC. So please help support our homegrown hopeful!It costs almost $37,000 to support a world-class Olympic paddlesports athlete. See the "Wishlist" section to read how that breaks down. Your support can help us get a paddlesports Olympian back on the podium! To contribute to Michal's Olympic goals, please click here.

Holiday Campaign of Let There Be Play

Your support can give the #GiftOfPlay to a girl like Sadori.

Sadori’s family kept her out of school in accordance with local views about the role of women in society. Assigned housework instead of homework, this young girl from Pakistan dreamed of learning alongside her peers.When Right To Play programs became available in Sadori’s community, Coaches, parents and empowered children began advocating for every child’s right to education and play, eventually convincing Sadori’s family to let her attend school.Finally, Sadori got what she had been wishing for—the chance to truly act her age.

Right To Play programs at her school have helped Sadori embark on an education that will change her life. She has developed newfound confidence through sport and play, and has even become a Junior Leader—a young role model who leads play activities at her school and inspires her peers.

Sadori is just one example of a child who has been empowered through play, but there are many more who need your help this holiday season.Please donate today and give the #GiftOfPlay to a child like Sadori.

Your gift will help provide kids around the world with safe learning environments, the tools they need to gain a quality education, as well as training for local volunteer Coaches and teachers so they can lead programs that transform children's lives.

For more information on how to contribute, click here.

Awards:

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:

USOC Volunteer Opportunities -Local Volunteers

The USOC recruits community volunteers to support USOC, local National Sport Governing Organizations (like USA Swimming) and CS Sport Corporation activities. Types of volunteer activities are available in Colorado Springs, CO - Chula Vista, CA - Lake Placid NY and include, but are not limited to:

General Office Work (filing, inventory, mailings etc.) Sport Events (registration, ticketing, time card/judge assistants, security) Community Events (Olympic Day activities, Olympic Games local activities, CS Sport Corporation events) All USOC volunteers are required to complete a registration form and online background check.For more information (and forms), please contact Erica Hutchinson at 719-866-4604 or at erica.hutchinson@usoc.org.

Tickets:

Smart Cities and Sports Summit

Check out the new website and new information for the 2016 Smart Cities and Sports Summit -- and register to attend here!

Media Matters:

South America's top women's sevens players set for Rio 2016 Olympic Games test event

Eight international women's sevens teams set for Deodoro Olympic Park debut

Rugby sevens makes Olympic Games debut at Rio 2016

Rugby experiencing record growth in participation and popularity in Brazil

South America's top women's sevens stars will be in action as the Deodoro Olympic Park plays host to the official rugby sevens test event for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on 5 and 6 March.Rugby will make its Olympic Games return at the Rio 2016 Games between 6 and 11 August after an absence of 92 years and the test event will provide the people of Rio with a preview of the fan-favourite sport of rugby sevens with its winning blend of compelling, competitive action and festival atmosphere. At the Aquece Río ('Rio Warms Up') test event, hosts and favourites Brazil will be joined by Colombia (who have also qualified for Rio 2016), Argentina and Venezuela, who will compete in the Rio 2016 repechage event in Dublin in June for the remaining place at the Games, and Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay and Peru.

Proposals:

Scholarships:

Griffith University GC2018 Scholarship Opportunity Launched Across The Commonwealth

Students from across the Commonwealth will have an opportunity to study on the Gold Coast if their application for a Griffith University Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games™ (GC2018) Scholarship is successful.Each scholarship will include full tuition, full board and lodging and a contribution towards education expenses, worth approximately $70,000AUD.A benefit of the partnership between Griffith University and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC), scholarships will be offered to seven students undertaking study or research in a sport or event related area. For more information, contacttamara.morris@goldoc.com.

Contests:

Dick's Sporting Goods - New Year New You Sweepstakes

To start 2016 right, Dick's Sporting Goods is offering the chance to win free apparel and equipment for any and all Olympic sports enthusiasts.

Merchandise:

Catch the Excitement of American Equestrians Got Talent 2016 Premiering Next Week

Members of the equestrian community will showcase their non-horsey talents for a shot at a grand prize of $10,000 when Season Two of American Equestrians Got Talent kicks off January 13 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla. Auditions will be held weekly for nine weeks with $1,000 in prize money awarded to each week’s winner. On March 20, the top performers from each week will take center stage in the international arena at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival for a chance to be named America's Most Talented Equestrian.

This entertaining fundraiser, organized by U.S. Dressage Team Chef d'Equipe Robert Dover, benefits USEF High Performance Programs. Admission is free and open to the public throughout the entire competition. Auditions are open to the entire equestrian community, including riders, grooms and supporters of all disciplines. Email Robert Dover at rdover2@aol.com for more information on auditions.

American Equestrians Got Talent auditions are from

7:30 to 10:00 p.m. on the following dates:

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Wednesday, Jan. 20 Tuesday, Jan. 26

Wednesday, Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 10 Wednesday, Feb. 17

Wednesday, Feb. 24 Tuesday, March 1 Wednesday, March 9

Tender Opportunities:

WFDF Bids Sought: WFDF 2017 World Freestyle & Overall Flying Disc Championships (WFOC)

WFDF’s Board of Directors and the Freestyle & Overall Committees are seeking bids from potential host organizers for the WFDF 2017 Freestyle & Overall Flying Disc Championships (WFOC)

The tournament will feature competitions in seven flying disc disciplines — Freestyle, Double Disc Court, Discathon, Accuracy, Disc Golf, Distance and Self-Caught Flight and Champions will be crowned for each individual discipline.The World Overall champions will be awarded based on a tally of points on three or more disciplines contested by a player – Champions will be crowned by Age and Gender -Open, Women’s, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, Legends and Juniors.The 2015 WOC was successfully hosted in Norrkoeping Sweden in July where more than 100 athletes took part from 12 countries and 3 continents.If you are interested in preparing a bid, we ask for initial indications of interest no later than 21st January 2016.The deadline for submitting completed bids for WOC 2017 is 21st February 2016. It is expected that the committee and board's final bid selection will be awarded and announced by mid April 2016. For information about this event, the bidding process or to confirm your expression of interest to host, please click here or contact:

Karina Woldt - WFDF Event Manager. Karina.woldt@wfdf.org

Or Tomas Burvall – WFDF Overall Committee Chair. Tomas.burvall@wfdf.org

Commercial Sponsorship opportunity for India-based E-Commerce or Mobile Wallet companies

The ICC World T20 2016 is predicted to generate a cumulative worldwide TV audience of approximately 1.5 billion people.

Commercial Sponsorship opportunity for India-based E-Commerce or Mobile Wallet companies - Cricket News

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that it is seeking an E-Commerce or Mobile Wallet Company within India to become a Global Partner for the ICC World Twenty20 in India in March / April 2016.

Interested parties are invited to bid for the exclusive Global Partner position for this year’s event, which offers significant rights and benefits reflective of this top tier sponsorship.

The tournament starts on 8 March and finishes with the final in Kolkata on 3 April combining both the men’s and women’s competitions. There will be a total of 16 teams participating, and 58 matches – 35 men’s and 23 women’s – played at eight different venues across the country.

This will be the first time that the ICC World Twenty20 has been staged in India, and the event is predicted to generate a cumulative worldwide TV audience of approximately 1.5 billion people. Star Sports will broadcast every match of the tournament live across India and the sub-continent.

All interested companies should submit, by email to wt20gptender@icc-cricket.com the following:

- full corporate legal name and registered address; and

- other relevant contact information,

as soon as possible and in any event by no later than 1200 (Dubai time) on 21st January 2016. On receipt of the above by the ICC, interested parties will receive a confidentiality agreement for countersignature and return, together with further instructions, before being issued with any of the tender documents.

The ICC will begin issuing the tender documents from 7th January 2015 and submissions will be due on 28th January 2016.

SportAccord Convention Opens Host City Application Process for 2017 and 2018

With Lausanne recently confirmed as the location for the next SportAccord Convention, set to take place 17-22 April 2016, the organisation has now officially opened the application process for future host cities of the Convention in 2017 and 2018.Held in a different city every year, the annual SportAccord Convention is a unique opportunity for key decision-makers from sport and industry to meet, network, and strategically shape global, regional and national agendas. As the premier event connecting sport and industry, approximately 90% of the participants are high-profile leaders, who seek to further the development of sport in an intimate and exclusive environment. In turn, this garners much attention and places cities firmly in the spotlight.Further information can be found on the website here. This includes the Bid City Application Information Pack, the Host City Bidding and Selection Process, as well as the Bid City Application Form

South Africa National Olympic Committee (SASCOC) - SUPPLIER REGISTRATION FORM 2015

All suppliers are herewith invited to register as an approved supplier on the database of theSouth African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).In order to comply with the procedures set out in the Supply Chain Management Guidelines,as referred to in the PROCUREMENT Act. SASCOC has developed a supplier database tobe used by its Procurement Department. Access the form by clicking here.

World Rugby launches Rugby World Cup 2019 host broadcast tender

World Rugby has launched the tender process for the appointment of host broadcast services for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. Rugby World Cup 2015 was the most viewed and engaged rugby event ever, reaching 780 million homes and inspiring new audiences in emerging rugby markets in record numbers worldwide. Following a full review of broadcast operation strategy undertaken prior to England 2015 with the objective of keeping Rugby World Cup at the cutting edge of sports broadcasting innovation, the international federation will, for the first time, be taking control of the host broadcast output for its showcase event, working with a broadcast partner to deliver the world feed. This strategy reflects World Rugby's commitment to the highest and most consistent standards of broadcast output and its mission to grow the global rugby family. A shortlist of companies will be selected from the expression of interest process to move forward to a full host broadcaster tender that will be independently managed and run on behalf of World Rugby by industry expert Tony Sinclair . A decision on the host broadcaster for Rugby World Cup 2019 will be made in March 2016 following detailed analysis. Those wishing to receive the expression of interest document may apply via RWC2019HostBroadcasting@worldrugby.org

USEF Accepting Bids to Host 2017 and 2018 U.S. Junior Hunter National ChampionshipsSASCOC - SUPPLIER REGISTRATION FORM 2015

All suppliers are herewith invited to register as an approved supplier on the database of the

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).

In order to comply with the procedures set out in the Supply Chain Management Guidelines,

as referred to in the PROCUREMENT Act. SASCOC has developed a supplier database to

be used by its Procurement Department.

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.

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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