Host Site Nomination Information
If you are interested in attracting significant attention to your site, promoting Laser Sport in your region and earning extra revenue then consider nominating to host the next Zone Laser Tag WorldChampionship.
Some of the benefits reported by previous hosts. Significant free publicity opportunities for the host site via media attention during the event. In 2014 the World Titles event attracted 2 television news reports on WIN and ABC Sunshine Coast as wellan ABC radio interview and numerous newspaper article.
Consider the following benefits :
- Significant social media attention to the host site from players and enthusiasts leading up to, and during the event , streaming live is now more popular than ever.
- Increased revenue leading up to the event from local players and teams looking to get practice time in the arena , or to qualify to play the event.
- Increased revenue during the event from team training, tournament registration and drink/food sales. More information on this below.
- Increased credibi lity of the host site as a Laser Sporting venue, leading to opportunities to develop Leagues and competitions on an on - going basi
- An opportunity to distinguish the site from competitors as ‘ THE ’ place to play Laser Tag. When choosing a place to play Laser T ag, public players will favour the credible Laser Sporting centre over other Laser Tag centres in the region. The 2014 hosts reported a n increase in public traffic to the site after hosting the event.
- Opportunity to brand Laser Tag in the region as a legitimate sporting and leisure activity for adults and children. This has helped sites enhance patronage from adult public customers as well as corporate and team building clients.
- Compilation of video, media, photos and other content that contributes to the host sites online presence , all of which will be given to the host site
- Opportunity for the site operator, managers and staff to experience how a top - level tournament is run
- Networking opportunities with site operators and players from around the world. The social aspect of the tournament an d the sharing of idea’s and experiences provide significant value to the host site as well as valuable friendships and travel opportunities.
Tournament Background
The Zone Laser Tag World Titles has been running since2009 andis the most prestigiousindoor LaserSporting tournament of its kindin the world.Countries that have previously participated includeFinland,USA, Australia,NewZealand,Swedenand France.Previous hosts include Finland (Tampere) in 2009, USA (Syracuse) in 2011,Australia (SunshineCoast) in2014and France (Belfort) in 2017.The tournament is aweeklongevent, typically running from Monday to Fridayand comprising a series ofevents. The ‘5 man-teams’ event is theBlue-Ribbonevent. In previous World Titles, side events haveincluded Elimination, Solos, Doubles, Triples and Lord of the Rings.
The tournament is administered by a council of members from the various participating countries and has close to 100 collective years of Laser Sporting experience. Tournament registration, scheduling, rules and administering the event are all handled by the council, meaning that extensive tournament experience is not a pre-requisite for hosting.
Host Site Requirement
To host the World Titles event, there are some basic requirements. Have at least 30 Helios Pro packs, 2 reloads and 3 bases.(+Withbase stations acting as reloads.) Be able to provide exclusive use to the site for a minimum of 60 hours over a 5 or 6-day period, with aprovision of an extra 5 hours if the tournament runs over time on a particular day(s). The maximum timethat the tournament can be run in one day is 14 hours. Typically,the tournament is run during the week when public traffic is slow. Provision of alocalcooperative and supportive competition coordinator that can assist in sourcingtrophies, shirts and a venue for the awards presentation night at the end of the tournament.Provision of staff to open the site and serve drinks and food during the event. Provide a minimum of20 hours training time in the 3 days leading up to the event for travelling players.In 2014 training time was provided at a fixed cost of $150 AUD per hour.
Training costs and time availability can be negotiated depending on individual site requirements. Off-peak, andafter-hourstraining times are fine.Have the arena approved by a designated Worlds Council delegate.Typically,an arena will have the potential for base evacuation zones (aprotected area around a base target that players exit whendeactivated)Allow the Worlds Council to make minor modifications tothe arena, as acceptable and in line with local laws and safety, to ensure it plays in line with WorldTitles standards.Have an open area or access to an open area close by where a Lord of the Rings (LOR) tournament can berun. LOR is a game where 3 players stand-off in a circle (3 metrediameter) attemptingto tag each other.Usually 5 rings are required, with at least1 metreof space between them, and some space for spectatorsto view around the outside. Allow a trained Worlds Council technician(this maybe a P&C Technician, sponsored by P&C to attend)access to the game servers for extracting game data and access to the Laser Tag equipment for pre-tournament maintenance, OR provision of a trained technician to follow a designated equipment check process and setup of tournament manager software on the servers.Have accommodation and eating facilities close to thesite.Expected Revenues & CostsIn 2014, Laserzone Sunshine Coast reported the following revenues and costs as a direct result of hostingthe Worlds. These figures do not include theon-going andnon-direct revenues from increased exposureasa result of publicity during the event. Tournament registration and training costs are re-negotiated for each World Titles event
Other Information
Hosting theZone Laser Tag World Titles is a prestigious and memorable experience.Simplybeing chosen to host the World’s, as the players knowit,places your LaserTagright in thespotlightof a rapidly growing sport andinto an elite group of sites. To increase the chances that your site is chosen,we suggest demonstrating to the councilhow you intend to utilise the event to progress Laser Tag in yourregion and show awillingness to cooperate withthe council in any way possible to run a 1stclass event.One of the main priorities of the council is having some flexibility with the arenasetup andbeing able tomake non-structural modifications to ensure the arena plays to a World Titles standard.
Having some flexibility with the time that the site is available is also an important consideration for thecouncil. For example, not having an issue if an event running behind time means we close the site at11.30pm instead of 11pm.We have many site operators that have been or areindeedpart of the council and they arealways happyto answer questionsandassistin any way they can.If selected you will have thefull assistance of the council and many others, in ensuring a spectacular event.
How to apply
To apply to host the next Zone Laser Tag World Championships, please complete the attached nomination form, and attach any photos, maps, and other content that you feel is relevant to demonstrating the specialness of your site. All nominations can be forwarded to doc@zone3act.com.au