Golden Opportunities -- Business Never Stops!

(ATR) This week's Golden Opportunities:

1. Featured Jobs - Qatar HR & Administration Manager, Qatar Finance Manager, National Academy Manager for Cricket Ireland, and more...

2. Conferences - China Football Summit 2016 (May 26),The Academy (June 1-2),Sustainable Sports & Events: Jun. 9-10

3. Olympian Efforts - Right to Play's Big Red Ball (October 24) and Jamie Nieto fund

4. Awards - World Rugby Hall of Fame

5.Programs - Sport Future Rendezvous 2016; Qatar 2022 networking

6.Volunteers - USA College Rugby 7s Nationals

7. Tickets - Rio Games Experience Program, Rio 2016 Paralympics!

8. Media Matters - Gold Coast 2018 Information Technology sponsor announcement

9.Proposals - Rugby research funding; Design a canoe slalom for ICF competition!

10. Scholarships - United States Olympic Committee DeVry scholarships

11. Contests - "Greater than Gold" sweepstakes: Win a trip to Rio 2016!

12.Merchandise - David Boudia memoir

13. Tender Opportunities - Russia 2018 World Cup food vendor; ITU World Triathlon series 2017 and 2019

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

Featured

High Profile Organisation

HR & Administration Manager

Qatar

Closing date: 31/05/2016

Our Client, a high profile organisation seek a HR & Administration Manager to recruit staff, to define and implement the corporate HR policies and personnel development and training programmes and ensuring that any required to be relocated to Qatar follow a mobilization process (visas, relocation, etc.) and to provide Human Resources & Administration services to efficiently deliver and manage the human capital of our client.

High Profile Organisation

Finance & Procurement Manager

Qatar

Closing date: 31/05/2016

Our Client, a high profile organisation seek a Finance & Procurement Manager to be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate financial & Procurement systems, records and procedures. This in compliance with local and international regulations and in close cooperation with all our clients' projects.

Cricket Ireland

National Academy & Performance Manager

Dublin , United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Cricket Ireland seek a National Academy & Performance Manager to manage the recruitment processes of the most talented young players to the Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy, and enrol them on a bespoke personal development programme, which provides them with the opportunity of achieving their potential. They will also oversee the management of the Emerging Players’ Programme leading to the Ireland A team.

The Premier League

Football Operations Administrator

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

The Premier League seek a Football Operations Administrator to provide support to the Head of Football Operations as and when required.

The Premier League

Football Relations Executive – On Field

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

The Premier League seek a Football Relations Executive with flexible working patterns assigned so that the individual can be a part of the Premier League match day operation at Match Control Centre if required.

Arsenal

Partnership Development Executive - Asia

Singapore

Closing date: until filled

Arsenal FC seek a Partnership Development Executive to be responsible for generating revenues through the acquisition of commercial partners on both a regional and global basis. As well as delivering revenue in to the club, the partners should positively expose and promote Arsenal Football Club helping to build its international fan base.

WWE

Director, Commercial Operations, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Closing date: until filled

WWE seek a Director, Commercial Operations to work closely with General Manager Asia Pacific and SVP of Content Media Distribution International to create a Japan strategy and plan for media distribution across traditional TV, PPV, digital, mobile and OTT, in collaboration with all lines of businesses to include Digital, Consumer Products, and Live Events.

IMG

Sponsorship Sales Manager

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

IMG seek a Sponsorship Sales Manager to achieve sponsorship and partnership sales for The London Triathlon, The Blenheim Triathlon and The Etape Caledonia events.

Global Sports Brand

Sport Designer

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Our Client, a global sports brand seek a Sport Designer to develop innovative new products for Sport Lifestyle Distribution within our client’s portfolio including concept and prototype development.

Conferences:

China Football Summit 2016: May 26The 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. 4Smart Cities & Sport Summit: Oct. 12-14World Sports Tourism Summit: Nov. 21-25FINA World Aquatics Convention: Dec. 3-5International Sports Convention:Dec. 7-8IPC Vista Conference: Sep. 19-22, 2017

World Rugby Conference and Exhibition: Nov. 14-15

Olympian Efforts:

Right To Play USA is holding its Annual Big Red Ball on October 24th

Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Our sport and structured play programs teach children to attend and stay in school, make important choices about their health, and resolve conflict and create peaceful communities. We have trained 14,400 volunteer coaches and teachers to use games to enable sustainable, positive child development. Founded in 2000 by social entrepreneur and four-time Olympic gold medalist Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play operates in 18 countries and currently reaches over a million children each week.

About the 2016 Big Red Ball --

Join Right To Play’s Olympic and professional Athlete Ambassadors on October 24th 2016 in New York City! This year, we will be celebrating the one million children participating in Right To Play programs around the world and the champions returning from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

For tickets and more information, please visit:http://www.righttoplayusa.org/2016BigRedBall

Jamie Nieto medical fund

For anyone who does not know, Jamie is a two-time Olympian and four-time USA Champion in the high jump. He earned his place on the podium the right way, through hard work and dedication to his craft. He is now a private coach for an elite group of jumpers, in addition to an actor, writer, and producer. Those within the track world and beyond are fond of his regular interview series, Holla Athcha Boy, where he interviews world class and Olympic athletes.On Saturday, April 23rd, Jamie Nieto was involved in a tragic accident while at practice, during which he suffered spinal cord injuries. All the details are still coming together regarding his condition and prognosis, however one thing is clear: he needs our help. To find more information on Jamie's situation or to contribute, clickhere.

"WHITE CARD" A SYMBOLIC INITIATIVE TO CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE.Qatar Olympic Committee Celebrates Historic Year of Cycling on National Sport Day 2016

Fifth annual NSD sees public participate in Olympic activities for all ages and abilities across Qatar

Doha, Qatar – 9th February 2016: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has celebrated National Sport Day 2016 and ushered in a year of cycling in Doha by hosting a "We Ride for Doha 2016" cycling event in Doha’s The Pearl. Elsewhere, National Sport Day has seen all ages and abilities come together and ‘Be Olympic’ by participating in Olympic activities across Qatar.

Speaking after the We Ride for Doha 2016 event, the President of the QOC, H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani said:

"The Qatar Olympic Committee’s We Ride for Doha 2016 event was a great way to usher in a year of cycling in Qatar. In addition to the annual Tour of Qatar, this year will see another historic first for Doha and the region with the hosting of the UCI Road World Championships in October. Over 1,000 cyclists from 75 countries around the world will compete in the World Championships, which we hope will raise the bar for future editions, as well as inspire new audiences in the Middle East who will witness the event for the first time. It was an honour to unite with our QOC colleagues and stakeholders to celebrate this milestone year for cycling in Qatar."Awards:

World Rugby Hall of Fame to be located in Rugby, birthplace of the game

Definitive and innovative home in birthplace of rugby will celebrate the greats of the game

Project delivered with the full support of Rugby Borough Council

Rugby's greats and the moments that defined the sport will be celebrated in a permanent home for the first time after World Rugby and Rugby Borough Council announced details of an exciting partnership that will see the World Rugby Hall of Fame located in Rugby, the birthplace of the sport.

The fully-interactive and immersive museum will integrate the latest technological innovations and themed museographic approach to showcase rugby, its rich heritage and character-building values like never before. Combining World Rugby's extensive video archive and historical memorabilia, the Hall of Fame will invite visitors from all over the world to immerse themselves in a unique experience that explores the moments and personalities that have defined a game that began in Rugby in 1823 and has since developed into one of the world's fastest-growing team sports played by 7.73 million men, women and children across 121 national unions affiliated to World Rugby. For more information, click here.

Programs:

Where is sport going? Join the exciting debate "Sport Future Rendez-Vous 2016"

We would like to invite you to this year’s edition of Sport Future which is organised by the University of Lausanne (UNIL), with the support of ThinkSport. Focusing on the essence of sport in the 21st century as well as on potential reforms needed for international sport, the event will take place on 17-18 May at the Aula of IDHEAP and Centre Sport Santé (CSS) at the UNIL-EPFL in Lausanne. Registration is free, but compulsory. There is also the possibility to join in a gala dinner which will offer additional networking opportunities.Sport Future 2016 promises exciting debates with an outstanding line-up of speakers who will share views and perspectives on a number of pressing topics. All discussions will be held in English. For more information, clickhere.

Qatar FIFA 2022 sport business and networking event

With six years to go until the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, there are significant sports and infrastructure opportunities in Qatar for companies in this sector. Hosted by law firm Simmons & Simmons, this event will provide companies with information and case studies on working in Qatar. This is an opportunity to ask questions and make new contacts with an interest in this market. This event is open to Members of the Major Events Network and the Middle East Association who are partnering on this event.The briefing will take place on Wednesday 11th May from 2:30pm - 5pm with networking drinks to follow.

To request an invitation:

Contact Richa Ghai:

+44 (0)207 073 2661

rghai@majoreventsint.com

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.

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:

Volunteers Needed: USA Rugby College 7s Nationals

We are in need of some great volunteers for the upcoming USA Rugby College 7s National Championships that will be held at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary from May 27-29. The top 60 men's and women's college teams, travelling from all over the country, will descend on WakeMed Soccer Park for this premier event.

To sign up to volunteer, please clickhere.

For more information and to buy tickets, please clickhere.

Olympians wanted to help manage IOC Space at Rio 2016!

A unique opportunity has arisen for Olympians to join the IOC team to help manage the IOC Space at the Olympic Games which begin in Rio de Janeiro in just under four months.

The IOC Space, located inside the Olympic Village, provides the IOC with an opportunity to engage with athletes around the programmes and initiatives developed specifically to support athletes on and off the field of play. Also the location for the election for the IOC Athletes’ Commission, the 300sqm IOC Space is situated at the entrance to the main dining hall, and contains several big screens, a photo-booth and other interactive elements for athletes to enjoy.

For more information, sign up to the Olympic Athletes’ Hubhere, and check out the Offers section. Good luck!

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Volunteers

With only two years to go until #GC2018, it's just the right time to consider volunteering for Gold Coast's very own Commonwealth Games! For more information, or to pre-register, clickhere!

Tickets:

Media Matters:

Announcement of Information Technology Sponsor For Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018)

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) Chairman, Peter Beattie AC will announce a significant information technology sponsorship of the Games this Monday (23 May) at 10:00am.

The sponsorship will result in the delivery of the myriad of complex and innovative IT solutions crucial for the planning and staging of Australia’s largest sporting event in more than a decade.

The deliverables will form a critical part of the world class technology environment that will power the heart of the 2018 Games.

All media are invited to attend.

For more information please contact:

Tamara Morris

Manager Communication and Media

Mob: 0400 658 429

Proposals:

World Rugby seeks applications for research funding

As part of its commitment to delivering evidence-based enhancements to player welfare and medical practices, World Rugby is calling for submissions for potential funded research projects for 2017.

Interested parties should submit an initial concept document that will be assessed against World Rugby's current research priorities by the members of the World Rugby Scientific Committee. This initial concept stage will be followed by a more in-depth, project plan assessment and, if applicable, an ethics approval process.

Invitation to submit a full project plan does not guarantee a successful funding application. World Rugby reserves the right to fund a study in its entirety or only part thereof. The closing date for submission of initial concept documents is 31 May. For more information, clickhere.

Competition to design and construct a Canoe Slalom Gate - Win 3000 euros!

The ICF is calling for designs and models for new Canoe Slalom Gates that would allow the audience and spectators to clearly understand touches by athletes. The design of the Gate should easily demonstrate when a touch is made by an athlete. The goal is to further enhance Sport presentation at all events.The gate design can be electronic or mechanical in nature.The Gate system should be usable for all levels of Canoe Slalom competition.

The ICF will award one (1) cash prize to the selected design for electronic gate and one (1) cash prize for the selected design for mechanical gate, plus further help in construction for the selected projects for making a prototype.The competition is open to fans, athletes, coaches, national federations and companies related to canoeing. You can apply by email toinfo@canoeicf.com.The ICF will accept drawings, videos, sketches and powerpoint presentations of potential designs.

The ICF is expecting from the bidders the following information:

Description of the concept

Drawing – principle scheme

Mechanical or electronic layout

Estimated budget for fabrication

Deadline for submissions is 1st July 2016.

The ICF Canoe Slalom Technical Committee and ICF Vice President and Three times Olympic Gold Medallist Tony Estanguet will be the judges for the design competition.

Note: ICF reserves the right to select components of each entry and use the designs in whichever format it deems appropriate. Recognition will be given to those parties from which any use of novel or innovative ideas are taken.

Scholarships:

USOC DeVry University partner scholarship

The United States Olympic Committee today announced the extension of its partnership with DeVry Education Group, a global provider of educational services. DeVry Group will continue as an official education provider of Team USA through 2020. Specifically, DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management will provide undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities, a dedicated support staff and scholarship awards totaling $13.5 million between 2011 and 2020 to Team USA student athletes.

Contests:

"Greater Than Gold" Road to Rio Sweepstakes

To celebrate the upcoming release of Olympic diver David Boudia's new memoir (see below), Nelson Books is sponsoring a Greater Than Gold Road to Rio Sweepstakes giving fans a chance to win a pair of tickets to the US Olympic Diving Team trials in June, travel and accommodations, as well as a signed copy of David's upcoming book. Fans can enter for a chance to winhere, only through May 20, 2016.

Merchandise:

Olympian David Boudia to Release Memoir with Nelson Books

This summer in Rio, millions will watch Olympic champion David Boudia once again dive for gold. In his new book Greater Than Gold: From Olympic Heartbreak to Ultimate Redemption(Thomas Nelson; ISBN: 978-0718077419; August 2, 2016; $24.99) written with Tim Ellsworth, Boudia––gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics and winner of multiple world championship medals––shares his story of salvation, struggle, and universal hope. In it, readers will explore the high-stakes world of elite athletics in fascinating detail as Boudia reveals his personal trials with vulnerable candor and self-deprecating humor.

To celebrate the upcoming release, Nelson Books is sponsoring a Greater Than Gold Road to Rio Sweepstakes giving fans a chance to win a pair of tickets to the US Olympic Diving Team trials in June, travel and accommodations, as well as a signed copy of David's upcoming book. Fans can enter for a chance to win here, only through May 20, 2016.

Tender Opportunities:

ITU opens bidding for World Triathlon Series

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has opened bidding for the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series, as well as the 2019 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final."Triathlon as a sport continues to grow at a rapid rate, attracting hundreds and thousands of athletes to races," said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. "The World Triathlon Series brings the world’s best athletes to a city, while also offering it international exposure as the races are broadcast live to a global audience. The Series is an ideal way for a city to promote a healthy lifestyle to its citizens, while also enjoying widespread international attention."The ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS) is the premier triathlon series in the world and features the top triathletes racing head-to-head in cities around the globe. In addition to competing for the title of World Champion, athletes vie for a total prize purse of over $2-million USD, the greatest cumulative prize purse in triathlon.The Series is comprised of standard and sprint distance events, with one race also selected to host the Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships, and culminates at the Grand Final. The World Triathlon Series Grand Final also is host to the ITU Age Group World Championships and draws upwards of 5,000 athletes and over 10,000 support crew to the event. Hosting a WTS event offers cities the opportunity to showcase themselves to millions of people via a live international television broadcast in addition to attracting thousands of international guests and race participants. Annual on-site spectators for the Series are upwards of 1.2 million.In addition an hour long magazine show is produced from each event, as well as live internet coverage, social media exposure and worldwide news distribution.While ITU accepts bids for WTS races annually, local organising committees have the opportunity to present a multi-year bid. Cities interested in hosting a race on the 2017 World Triathlon Series calendar must submit their bid to ITU by May 2, 2016, with successful cities will be notified following the ITU Executive Board meeting on 10 June, 2016.

Cities interested in organising the 2019 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final must submit their bid for to ITU by May 16, 2016, and should be prepared to present their bids to the ITU Excutive Board in person at their meeting on June 10, 2016. Successful cities will be notified on or before August 22, 2016.

FIFA invites companies to tender to be the Public Food & Beverage Concessionaire in Russia

FIFA has invited prospective tenderers to submit proposals for the FIFA Public Food & Beverage Concession operations at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ and FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.

The FIFA Public Food & Beverage Concessionaire Programme is the programme which FIFA will oversee to cater food and beverage for general stadium ticket holders at both tournaments. The main objective of the tender is to provide quality products across all venues, with strong encouragement to also highlight regional culinary specialities.

Across both events, an estimated 3.7 million tickets will be available to the general public for matches at the 12 FIFA World Cup and four FIFA Confederations Cup stadiums, and the Public Food & Beverage Concessionaire Programme will play a major role in their matchday experience. The programme will also provide temporary jobs for thousands of local Russian workers in the eleven Host Cities.

At the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, over 12,000 temporary jobs were created for Brazilian citizens at public concession stands with over 3.1 million food and beverage transactions taking place at the stadiums over the course of the competition. For more information, please clickhere.

Board confirms process to award Rugby League World Cup 2021 hosting rights

The RLIF Board met on 12 January and finalised the documentation proposed by the RLIF Chief Executive, David Collier, for potential Hosts for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.David Collier commented:"The bid documentation provides the criteria and the requirements upon which submissions will be considered for the 2021 World Cup. The deadline for submissions will be the end of June 2016 and we expect to announce the successful bidder in the fourth quarter of 2016.""The Rugby League World Cup is the marquee event for our sport and requires world class facilities and infrastructure to provide the stage for the world's best players to deliver the highest quality of rugby for all our supporters and for the nations participating."The RLIF Board also confirmed financial support for the Asia Pacific and European Continental operations and grants for each of the 18 Full Members.RLIF Chairman Nigel Wood commented:"These grants are fundamental to the financial health of our members and the Board approved the early payment of the 2016 grants to assist our Members. The Board also noted the excellent progress made by the Continental Federations, the successful hosting of the World Cup Qualifiers in Florida and South Africa and the securing of additional funding by the European Federation from the European Commission to support coaching and governance."

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 clickhereor 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 websitehere. 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 clickinghere.

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 viaRWC2019HostBroadcasting@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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