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Get Your BID On: Official Strongman Games

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Feb 02, 2023 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

The Official Strongman Games is a festival of strength that brings together hundreds of the top Strongman and Strongwoman athletes from over 30 countries. The athletes will be competing for the World's Strongest title across multiple divisions.

And at the moment, Strongman is seeking a host for 2023 to 2026. See the RFP here.

More than 2,000 athletes travel to the event from over 30 countries. And in addition to the rabid fanbase that cheers the athletes on live, the event is streamed to an additional 25,000 viewers, bringing the host destination even more publicity.

FACILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Approximately 200 ft x 200 ft, in close proximity to back of house.
  • Main competition floor space (120 ft x 80 ft) must be flat concrete with no obstructions.
  • Stadium style seating for a minimum of 1,000 attendees.
  • Right to blackout signage of competing event sponsors.

Note: Space should be accessible by trucks and heavy equipment (i.e. forklifts)

COMPETITION VENUE

  • Athlete Area
  • Approximately 10,000 sq ft, attached or in close proximity to the competition venue.
  • Round banquet tables and chairs required to comfortably seat 400 people.
  • Athletes must be allowed to bring in their own food and drink into the
  • competition venue.

StrongmanBack of House / Warm-up Area: Approximately 5,000 sq ft, attached or in close proximity to the competition venue.

Note: Space should be accessible by trucks and heavy equipment (i.e. forklifts)

HOTEL INFORMATION

Official Strongman Games will work with the local host to identify and secure courtesy room blocks for athletes and spectators traveling in for the event. These blocks can be distributed among multiple properties, but OSG recommends:

  • That these properties are in close proximity to the competition venue.
  • These properties should offer a range of room rates.
  • (Preferably between $100-$189/night rooms)
  • Rooms or suites with kitchens preferred for athletes.
  • (Refrigerator required)
  • Equal mix of King and Queen rooms.

Interested in this opportunity? You’ll find everything you need right in this RFP. But hurry – deadline is a week away (February 15, 2023).

For more information, contact Lynn Morehouse, lynn@trainstrongman.com, www.strongman.games

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