How to host an invitational Jeremy lends a hand to Pat

Competition Opportunity Types League Pre-set schedule of scrimmages May or may not have end- of-league event Awards optional Scrimmage One-time two team/program competition No awards Invitational Multi-program Awards Structure, officials, etc. Please let us know by emailing sports@sonc.net of any scrimmages, leagues, or invitationals you are planning on so we can recognize all the wonderful things you are doing at the local level!

What is a league and why is it a good idea? Small in numbers Relatively low time commitment Travel aspect without overnight Similar to other sports and organizations Build friendly rivalries

Meet Pat’s friend, Jeremy Jeremy wants to hold an event an invite a couple programs for competition Jeremy needs to think of How big? What type of competition? Who to invite? Sport? Equipment? Food? $$ Other resources

How big should Jeremy go? As big (or small) as you want Facility size Schedule

Who should Jeremy invite? Neighboring counties Counties that reciprocate (you host soccer, they host swimming) Smaller counties with less opportunities

What sport or sports should be featured? Your choice! In season or out of season One without a state-level event (e.g. flag football, sailing) Unified Sports Perpetually on the quota chopping block (swimming, golf, tennis) Sport Development Team assistance Officials (especially for soccer & basketball)

What if Jeremy doesn’t have the equipment to host? Check with the facility Check with SONC – we have tons of equipment! Cones, basketballs, tents, signs, stopwatches, bocce courts, etc. Some programs may share

What about lunch?? Schedule so you do not have to provide BYO Donated cook out Durham – so many hot dogs!

Events cost $$ Programs should contribute, even if nominal charge ($1 per person). Offer an incentive (event t-shirt, lunch included, etc) Southeast Swimming Invitational

Roadblocks What stops you from doing any additional competition opportunities?