1. How to host an invitational

2. 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 ing 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!

3. 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

4. Meet Jeremy
Jeremy wants to hold an event and invite a couple of programs for competition
Jeremy needs to think of
How big?
What type of competition?
Who to invite?
Sport?
Equipment?
Food? $$
Other resources

5. Jeremy’s First Step
After Jeremy decides to host an invitational, his first step should be to contact his Local Coordinator:
SONC will provide support, but the Local Coordinator should know of his plans to host!

6. How big should Jeremy go?
As big (or small) as you want
Facility size matters!
Schedule will depend on number of teams/athletes

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

8. 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)
Could depend on facilities around your area
Sport Development Team assistance
Officials (especially for soccer & basketball)

9. 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
Ask programs attending what equipment they have and are willing to bring!

10. What about lunch?? Schedule a food delivery or pick-up
Get programs to bring their own food
Find someone to donate food!

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

12. Let us know!
Let us know if we can do anything to help! We look forward to working with you!