The 2014 Gay Games Champions Program
To apply to be a Games Champion, click here.
To request Games promotional materials for your next event, click here.
What is it ...
The 2014 Gay Games Champions Program is the grassroots marketing outreach team for the entire world – volunteer members champion the Games on behalf of their city team (or establishing a city/geographic team) or their particular sport or cultural event.
As a Champion, you are vital to how the Games communicate, celebrate and promote the mission of Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best™, specifically for the 2014 Gay Games in Cleveland+Akron, Ohio, United States. Champions are the FIRST LINE of tactical reach, informing and engaging participants in your respective area.
How does it work ...
We encourage partners of the Federation of Gay Games, representatives from city- or other geographic-based teams, individuals representing a particular sport or cultural event, and advocates for a particular sporting or other organization with a similar interest to become 2014 Gay Games Champions. To complete the simple registration process, click here.
Among the opportunities to get involved:
- Identify and connect the Games to individuals whom you think will want to participate and support the 2014 Games
- Act as a local or event representative, recruiting volunteers to organize and operate specific Games-focused promotional activities (registration parties, speaking engagements, etc.)
- Communicate promotional opportunities and work with Games staff to review such opportunities and execute as appropriate.
What are City Champions …
City Champions represent cities or similar geographic area, and reach out to LGBT sports teams and organizations, chambers of commerce, LGBT community centers, Pride organizations, art & cultural organizations and any individual or organization that can support the 2014 Gay Games.
What are Sports and Culture Champions …
Sports and Culture Champions represent one of the 35 sports and 3 cultural events being planned for the Games. You reach out to players, leagues and events related to your particular event to encourage their participation in the Games. Multiple Champions are needed for each sports and culture event.
How ... Resources & Support ...
The 2014 Gay Games marketing team stands ready to support all Champions. All Champions receive a toolkit to help them execute their responsibilities. The Champions toolkit is being developed and is primarily housed in this area of the website, including:
- Overview flier (single page, two-sided) about the Gay Games, Cleveland+Akron. (NOTE: These fliers can be customized for your particular team or event. Contact Tony Smith, GayGamesChampion@gmail.com.)
- Sports-specific fliers (single page, two-sided) for each sports and cultural event (these are being developed as venues and details are confirmed in 2013.)
- 2014 Gay Game promotional card (same size as a business card)
- "How-to-create” information regarding shirts and uniforms (plans are underway to make easy-to-create customized team-specific merchandise opportunities for sale through this site)
- Branding guidelines, approval processes and images
- Series of how-to guides, including:
-Create a team
-Engage a team
-Fundraise to support a team
-Promote your team at an event
-Customize a Games e-newsletter
-Organize a registration party or other Games-specific event
-Energize and promote team training through the Games
- Social media posts: Text provided that Champions can publish on their own websites or online social media activities weekly
- Opportunity for registration discount codes for specific events or time period
- Ability to promote team and its event through GG9 e-newsletter, blog, etc.
- Participation in regular conference calls with 2014 Gay Games organizers (recorded for those unable to participate) about:
-News about Games, Cleveland+Akron
-Programming related to Champions team/sport engagement
Appreciation …
2014 Gay Games Champions program volunteers receive your own GG9 T-shirt, recognition on the Games website (optional), and acknowledgment in the Official Gay Games program that will become a keepsake for the 11,000+ expected participants as well as sponsors and other supporters.
Ready to be a part of the 2014 Gay Games Champions Program?
Sign up here.
Questions? Contact Champions Program Coordinator Tony Smith at GayGamesChampion@gmail.com.
All Champions are asked to sign an agreement and commit to volunteer until September 2014.
Be Part of History. Be a Champion of the 2014 Gay Games!