The document promotes the 2011 World Championships of Beach Ultimate, which will take place over 6 days in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy and involve 35 countries and 1200 athletes. It provides information on beach ultimate as a growing international sport emphasizing fun, respect, and fair play. The event is expected to draw 5000 visitors per day and be a major attraction. Sponsorship opportunities are outlined for companies wanting to support the positive message of the championships.

1. BULA and the World Flying Disc Federation Present:
6 Days, 35 Countries, 1200 Athletes
One Great Sport!

2. Beach Ultimate Excitement
• Team sport played by Men, Women and Mixed teams
• Spectacular jumps, dives, catches and throws
• Key values are fun, respect and fair-play
(self-refereed)
• 100+ tournaments worldwide and increasing
• Accessible, easy to learn, and low cost to play
• Positive social impact: beach cleans & respect
• Grassroots sport with tremendous upside growth

3. Ambassadors of Fun and Respect
• Players from Grass Ultimate (100,000+ core players
and 1 million+ recreational players worldwide)*
• Ultra active online community
• Key values have powerful Word-of-Mouth appeal
• 65% aged 20-45. 60% Male & 40% Female*
• 40% with College/University degrees*
• 42% have household income of $75K+*
* Observed data confirmed by WFDF Census and S G MA Research

4. World Championships
• World Flying Disc Federation and BULA approved
• 6 days, 35 countries, 1200 athletes, 12 fields,
100 volunteers
• Superb location and dates for players and sponsors
• Premium vehicle to communicate positive message
• Environmentally friendly and eco-compatible
• www.wcbu2011.org

5. Getur Sports Village is Perfect
• City: Lignano Sabbiadoro
• Space for 11+ Fields
• Can host all players & guests

6. Compelling Dynamics
• Peak summer holiday season
• 1,200 Athletes plus team guests and supporters
• Top attraction for 50,000 tourists and locals
• 6 days, 5,000 visitors/day, 500 visitors/hour
• Live entertainment, webcasts, and night games
• TV, traditional and new media coverage

7. Top Class Organization
• Patrick van der Valk – President BULA and Chair WFDF Beach
Ultimate. Organizer of 2 World Championships and 20+ international
Beach Ultimate events. Proven track record in growing successful
ventures (linkedin.com/in/patrickvandervalk)
• Matt Kass –Broadcast, New Media, and Sponsorship Director. BULA
Japan, Co-Founder SCUSA (SportsCharities.org). Runs boutique
entertainment management agency (jp.linkedin.com/pub/matt-
kass/4/665/a48)
• Max Vitali – Tournament Director. Organized World Championships for
players under 23 and other international Beach Ultimate events.
Player Italian National Team

8. Great Sponsorship Opportunity
• Long and short term engagements
• International and/or Italian focus
• New media and broadcasting appeal
• Attractive demographics
• Align with an exciting and fun sport featuring
fair-play and respect

9. Be Part of a Positive Wave!
• Opportunities for:
 Beach, Ocean, Water & Sports brands
 Beer and alcohol
 Consumer Products
 Food, Beverages and Water
 Lifestyle Apparel and Sports Gear Manufacturers
 Quality of Life Services
 Technology and Services
 Telecommunications
• Contact us by February 18 for priority consideration

10. Key Contacts
• Patrick van der Valk
E: patrick@beachultimate.org (preferred)
T: +351 918-412-363 (PT) / +1 415-490-0414 (US)
Skype: patrickvandervalk
• Matt Kass
E: matt@beachultimate.org (preferred)
T: +81 90-9857-7070 (JP)
Skype: makassvigi
• Max Vitali
E: td@wcbu2011.org (preferred)
T: +39 3356-555-593 (IT)
Skype: ildraghetto

11. Important Links
• World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF)
www.wfdf.org
• Beach Ultimate Lovers Association (BULA)
www.beachultimate.org
• World Championships of Beach Ultimate
www.wcbu2011.com
• World Championships 2007 - TV Coverage –
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvfzWaWdZhQ

13. Countries