1. Unit 9 - Mini Challenge A 9.1a – Shotgun Pitch

2. Your plans for ‘The Ruin’ are coming along nicely  You’ve decided what it will be used for  You’ve planned how to advertise it  You’ve come up with a design theme and have started to cost up the decoration of rooms  You’ve looked into the staffing needs and have planned the type of events that you would like to hold The Story So Far… 2

3.  The Governors will only approve one event type for the building  You will need to carry out a short pitch to the Governors (otherwise known as you fellow peers and tutor) to ‘sell’ your idea to them  The ‘Governors’ will score each pitch based on set criteria  The winning pitch will be the one that scores the most points 3 Mini Challenge 1

4.  Your pitch can last no more than 2 minutes  All members of the group must take an active part in the pitch  The pitch must be created using a digital tool 4 Things to consider

5. You will be judged on  Timing of the pitch  Contribution by all group members  Name for the building  Idea for event  Could it generate income?  Creativity and Innovation (is it unique?) 5 Things to consider

6.  Like Eurovision – you can’t vote for yourself!  Unlike Eurovision – play fair – give points out fairly where you think they are due! 6 Things to consider

7.  Your tutor will advise you how long you have to prepare for this as it will depend on how many groups need to pitch before the end of the session. 7 Time Management

8. Good Luck! 8