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13 Nov 2020 MT/1002 “Attain Honor with Your Media” Dear Mr. Tarvi Pürn, Estonia Sports Head of Department I am glad to send you this letter and I hope you are well. I would like to inform you that the International Federation of Sport for Journalists and Media (IFSJM) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that has been established in 2019 and aims to hold and organize world sports competitions for journalists and media in the world. IFSJM now plans to hold the first TV channels Futsal World Cup in Men's section by inviting renowned TV channels from 12 countries in April or May 2021 for 9 days. 11 well-known TV channels from 11 countries and one TV channel from the host country (a total of 12 teams from 12 countries) will be invited to this competition and teams will participate in this competition under the name of their country's television channel and can be with a combination of journalists and international and professional players of world futsal. Now, I want to inform you proudly that IFSJM has started the process of selecting the host country to host this tournament and any country, which is qualified can apply and will be selected by the IFSJM as the host country for the 1ST TV channels Futsal World Cup 2021. By accepting the terms announced by IFSJM, the host can hold Draw, opening, and closing of the TV channels Futsal World Cup on ceremonies in tourist attractions of its country, and through the well-known media present in this competition, it can introduce its tourist attractions to people all over the world. The host country can also introduce its economy to the people of the world due to having 80% of all advertising and sponsorship spaces inside and outside the stadium and the right to broadcast these tournaments on TV. If you are interested in hosting this tournament in your country, please submit the hosting application form attached to this letter, then send it to [email protected] when completed by November 27, 2020. You can also find the rules and conditions for hosting the competition which is attached to this letter. I hope we could count on your participation. Sincerely Yours, lulc. Karim Moghaddam President of IFSJM International Federation of Sport for Journalists and Media (IFSJM) Yerevan, Armenia T: +37455968108 E-mail: [email protected] www.ifsjm.org 13 Nov 2020 “Attain Honor with Your Media” MT/1002 1ST TV Channels Futsal World Cup 2021 The following document defines the conditions on which the event is to be organized: 1 - Authorities, advertising benefits & financial income for the host  Ability to select tourist attraction places, Possibility of attracting sponsors for the national or artistic to sign a contract and officially introducing the host of the World Cup.  The right to name the competition with the sponsor name, the national or patriotic symbol.  The right to determine the start and end dates of the World Cup.  The right to choose a television channel from the host country as the representative of that country to participate in the World Cup.  The right to broadcast and sell the TV signal of the World Cup matches domestically and internationally.  80% of inside and outside stadiums all advertising and sponsorship spaces and event centers. (All sponsors must be approved by IFSJM).  Ability to select national and puppet symbols for competition, produce and sell them with the competition logo. (Selected symbols must be approved by IFSJM).  Select tourist attraction places, national or artistic venues for the World Cup Draw ceremony.  Ability to attract sponsors for the World Cup Draw ceremony.  Holding the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup with national culture and traditions.  Using the national symbols of the host country in the tournament posters, participants' ID cards, medals and championship cups.  Presence of high-ranking political, economic, tourist and sports officials of the host country in the award ceremony of the World Cup.  Full introduction of the host country tourist attractions and reporting the World Cup matches news from the day of contract signing until the end of the matches on the IFSJM website, Instagram and Twitter.  Possibility of holding tourist tours and visiting the tourist centers of the host country for participating teams and executive group with news and videos.  Possibility to invite famous football officials, figures, and other sports of the world to attend the draw, opening and closing ceremony of the tournament. (The host country is responsible for the cost of plane tickets and hotel of these guests).  Possibility of awarding prizes in cash or goods which is provided by sponsors, to the best player of each match (26 Matches) and the best player, top goal scorer, top goalkeeper and Fair Play player at the end of the competition.  Possibility to invite journalists from the host country and other countries for the coverage of this competition. International Federation of Sport for Journalists and Media (IFSJM) Yerevan, Armenia T: +37455968108 E-mail: [email protected] www.ifsjm.org 1  “Attain Honor with Your Media” 2 - Duties & responsibilities of the host  Obtaining government support licenses and other related licenses.  Traffic control of the airport, stadium, hotel and teams accommodation road.  Fire services for the hosting stadium and the hotel where the teams and executive group.  Securing the stadium, the training field, the teams and the executive group of the competition.  Issuing visa for all the teams and executive group of competition and referees.  Translator or guide for all the teams and executive group of the competition from arrival until to departure.  Coordinating for the teams and executive group convenience at the airport.  Paying for volunteers and internal group present at the competition.  Teams and the competition executive group should have insurance from arrival until departure. 2-1: Accommodation & food (Total 220 people)  Accommodation in a 5-star hotel and meals for 9 days including breakfast, lunch, dinner and laundry for 12 teams of 16 people, a total of 192 people (Arrival 2 days before start of the competition and departure one day after last match of the competition).  Accommodation in a 5-star hotel and meals for 9 days including breakfast, lunch, dinner and laundry for the referees a total of 12 people (Arrival 2 days before the start of the competition and departure one day after ending of the competition).  Accommodation in a 5-star hotel and meals for 14 days including breakfast, lunch, dinner and laundry for IFSJM international executive group a total of 16 people (Arrival 5 days before the start of the competition and departure one day after ending of the competition).  The hotel should provide facilities including conference room, special hall for ceremonies, gym, swimming pool and sauna for teams, referees and Executive group.  All costs for additional people will be borne by the teams.  All teams must leave the hotel and the host country 24 hours after their last match. 2-2: Local Transportation  13 buses, 3 cars and 3 vans must be fully available for all teams and international executive group from arrival to departure. International Federation of Sport for Journalists and Media (IFSJM) Yerevan, Armenia T: +37455968108 E-mail: [email protected] www.ifsjm.org 2  “Attain Honor with Your Media” 2-3: International Transportation  International and domestic flights for 5 persons of the IFSJM executive group to visit the country facilities to host the World Cup 2021 and sign a contract. (Hotel and meals for 4 days).  International and domestic flights for 6 persons of the IFSJM executive group to host the World Cup Draw ceremony (Hotel and meals for 4 days).  International and domestic flights for 16 persons of the IFSJM international executive group (arrival 5 days before the start of the competition and departure one day after the end of the competition).  International and domestic flights for 9 international referees (arrival 2 days before the start of the competition and departure one day after the end of the competition). 3 referees will be selected from the host country. 2-4: Stadium  Selecting 2 suitable futsal stadiums (the main stadium and the second stadium) for holding futsal matches with full facilities for 14 days (7 days before the start of the competition)  The stadium should have facilities such as changing rooms for teams and referees, Wi-Fi, electricity and generator, cooling and heating system, complete lighting and sound system, billboards, Conference hall, IFSJM Group Special Room, Mix Zone, Media Tribune, Advertising Banners, Scoreboard, Medical Room, Balls, Bathroom, shower and etc. 2-5: TV Coverage  Full coverage of television recording and broadcasting of the ceremony announcement selecting and introducing the host country, draw, opening and closing ceremonies, all matches and the possibility of selling signals to other countries (events and all matches DVDs must be copied to the number of teams and submitted to IFSJM at the end of each day). 2-6: Medical  Control  Managing and observing health protocols, medical tests to deal with coronavirus (Covid19) inside the Airport, hotel, stadium and buses for all teams and executive group.  Providing outpatient medical services and specific medical tests up to a certain amount, presence of 2 ambulances and a medical team in the stadium and coordinating with the hospital for possible medical procedures. International Federation of Sport for Journalists and Media (IFSJM) Yerevan, Armenia T: +37455968108 E-mail: [email protected] www.ifsjm.org 3  “Attain Honor with Your Media” 2-7: Sponsorship  Signing contracts with sponsors, designing and installing billboards, printing posters and banners for installation inside and outside the stadium and suitable places in the city. (IFSJM will have 20% of the advertising and sponsorship space inside the stadium and event centers). 2-8: Hosting Payment Fee  Paying US net amount of US$ 100,000 (One hundred thousand US dollars) by the host country to IFSJM for transferring the right to host the 1st TV Channels Futsal World Cup 2021.  Payment will be as follows:  20% of this amount, at the time of contract signing.  30% of this amount, on the draw day. (Draw ceremony will be held one month before the start of the competition).  50% of this amount, one day before the start of the competition.  (The above amount must be tax-free or the tax should be paid by the host). Authorities, Duties and Responsibilities of IFSJM  Official invitation of international teams, referees and executive group.  Managing teams and players registration and issuing ID cards for them.  Holding draw ceremony in the host country.  Coordinating teams, referees, IFSJM executive group arrival, accommodation, and departure.  Managing and executing all World Cup matches, determining and announcing competition instructions.  Managing media connection and covering news.  Determining and coordinating with the referees and the matches’ observer.  Managing the disciplinary and ethics committee.  Managing the best player selection and award of each match at the end of the competition.  Paying daily fees of referees and IFSJM executive group.  Providing sports and formal dress for referees and IFSJM executive group.  Designing competition posters, medals, championship cups, and ID cards.  Managing the championship cup award ceremony.  Preparing all cups and medals.  20% of inside and outside stadiums all advertising and sponsorship spaces and event centers. International Federation of Sport for Journalists and Media (IFSJM) Yerevan, Armenia T: +37455968108 E-mail: [email protected] www.ifsjm.org 4  “Attain Honor with Your Media” 1ST TV Channels Futsal World Cup April/May 2021 The first TV Channels Futsal World Cup will be held in April or May 2021 and 12 teams will participate in the competition. Duration of the competition is expected to be approximately 9 days and the competition is expected to take place during a period of favorable weather conditions in the host country. 1. Declaration of interest form In order to express an interest in hosting this competition, please complete and sign the enclosed declaration of interest form and submit it to IFSJM by 17:00 CET (Central European Time) 27 Nov 2020 at the latest. The completed form must be submitted to IFSJM by email address: [email protected]. 2. Timeline for the bidding process Date Event 27 November 2020 Deadline for the Country to declare their interest in hosting the 1ST TV Channels Futsal World Cup 2021 by submitting the completed and duly executed declaration of interest form. Dec 2020 The IFSJM representatives travel to the country requesting to host the 1ST TV Channels Futsal World Cup 2021 and visit the facilities of the host country for inspection and sign a contract with the officials of the Ministry of Tourism (or relevant Ministry) and officially announce the host of the World Cup through in mass media. International Federation of Sport for Journalists and Media (IFSJM) Yerevan, Armenia T: +37455968108 E-mail: [email protected] www.ifsjm.org 5  “Attain Honor with Your Media” Declaration of interest By signing below and returning this declaration of interest form to IFSJM, we hereby confirm that 1ST TV Channels Futsal World Cup April/May 2021 Duly authorized, for and on behalf of: Country Name .............................. Deputy Minister of Sport / Or ............................................................................................................................... Surname: ____________________________________________ First name: ____________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________ Place and date: ____________________________________________ Signature and stamp: ____________________________________________ ****** Minister of Sport / Or ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Surname: ____________________________________________ First name: ____________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________ Place and date: ____________________________________________ Signature and stamp: ____________________________________________ International Federation of Sport for Journalists and Media (IFSJM) Yerevan, Armenia T: +37455968108 E-mail: [email protected] www.ifsjm.org 6