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Lexington

Submitted by dixietiff on Jul 15 2011 2:42pm

Location

6th and Jefferson Coolavin Park
Lexington, KY
United States
See map: Google Maps
Basic info
Proposal type: 
Ladies Army 2012
Proposed dates: 
Late May or early June. This way it won't be too hot. (Austin you rock but it was TOO HOT!)
Contact info
Main contact person: 
Tiffany Morrow
Phone: 
859-537-5436
Email: 
Email contact form
Courts
Description of courts: 
3 courts if needed. 2 of the courts are permanently converted tennis courts (each 120'X85') and 1 court could be built from the Madison boards - we used them in the Midwest Open on a nearby parking lot. We can usually get Parks and Rec to drop off some bleachers for spectators. The courts are painted with a sand grit paint so it doesn't get slick when it rains. The permanent courts are OUR courts and Parks and Rec acknowledges this. As for shelter, restrooms, kitchen, we have access to the community center next to the courts. We will also have tents.
Photos of your court: 
General
Anticipated cost of registration: 
$5-10 per player
Website: 
lexrides.com lexingtonbikepolo.com
Promotion: 
Facebook! Internet, flyers, word of mouth.
How many polo players in your city? : 
30
Organizing team: 
Tiffany, Jessi, Andy, Chris, Zach, Pat and more
Housing: 
As for free housing - we have several polo mansions in the area with lots of floor space and big yards to camp out in. Paid options - there is a hotel on the legacy trail the you can ride right to the courts (~$60/night). There are also hotels downtown about 1 mile from the courts ($75-150/night).
Sponsors: 
Where have a couple local frame builders. We have a welder that makes awesome trophies and goals, and can fix anyone's frame if it cracks during the tourny. Several bike shops that always donate prizes. A messenger bag company. A custom mallet maker. Great connections with local bars, bakeries, and coffee shops to hook us up with cheap drinks and free breakfast. Ale 8 usually donates sodas and water to our tournaments.
Food and drink: 
Most of the food and drink will be through local restaurant sponsorships. We usually cook one or two bigs meals ourselves in the community center to help reduce registration costs, or have a grill going on the courts so anyone can cook their own food. I think anyone who has been here for a tournament knows that we are never lacking with the food and drink (of all percentages).
What else do you want to add? : 
Lexington is centrally located to most of the polo cities in the east. We ladies will have travelled far enough this year (Berlin, Austin, Toronto, Calgary, Seattle), so our location might be a little more accessible / affordable.

Milwaukee

Submitted by Meg Lee on Jul 16 2011 12:10am

Location

Washington Park 40th/Vliet
Milwaukee
United States
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Basic info
Proposal type: 
Ladies Army 2012
Proposed dates: 
Ladies Army IV and The One Day Slay! Milwaukee-2012 
  I hereby propose that Ladies Army IV be held in Milwaukee, WI. Geographically, I feel it is the next best move for the Ladies Army Series, as it is centrally located. Our capability to host a tournament surpasses expectations, and our "Midwestern hospitality" deems to be some of the best.  
 
  Proposed Dates:  June 16-17 or October 6-7, 2012                        The One Day Slay! Co-Ed : The Friday before                    Milwaukee's weather is most uncomfortable (heat wise) in the middle of the summer. Our rain/storm season can run into June a bit. We have the capability to host either of these times. Dates being flexible, but both dates are beautiful times in our city and stay relatively moderate.
Contact info
Main contact person: 
Meg Lee
Phone: 
414.333.9328
Email: 
Email contact form
Courts
Description of courts: 
Courts:       We have 1 permanent court. We will have 2 courts available for LA4. Both will be of equal quality and size, located a short distance from our housing area. The neighborhood is diverse and eclectic to say the least and the park is beautiful!        Dimensions: 140x60        Surface: Transformed tennis courts. Smooth but not slippery. VERY few cracks.        Boards: Consistently cared for and sturdy (20” high boards, backed up by railroad ties.)        Goals: (W) 200cm x (H) 90cm x (D) 60cm, made from 2” PVC        Other: There is plenty of space, shade, and picnic tables at our location. There are also public bathrooms available during the majority of the day and porta-johns will be made available.  
General
Anticipated cost of registration: 
Approx. $10 per player
Website: 
www.mkebikepolo.com/
Promotion: 
It's Ladies Army. Do we need promotion? We do this all the time.
How many polo players in your city? : 
20
Organizing team: 
We have to our team of regular organizers that get shit done. Including surrounding cities that are also representing Milwaukee.
Housing: 
Free housing will be provided to all participants. 
Sponsors: 
Milwaukee Bike Polo has always had a large support group within our community. We will also have support from our surrounding communities to ensure that all participants are taken care of.
Food and drink: 
Lunches will be provided by local sponsorship as well as home made. Both meat and vege will be provided for both days of Ladies Army IV. There are convenience stores located near the court as well as lots of healthy, inexpensive options in the housing neighborhoods.... and PBR, as well as other HYDRATING beverages
Attachments: 
application/pdf iconcourt pdf.pdf