USA Ultimate CEO Tom Crawford to Present at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Assembly
Posted: September 23, 2014 08:53 AM
Annual Gathering of the Olympic Family Presents Opportunity to Discuss Ultimate with Key Decision-Makers and Programmers from all USOC Multi-Sport Organization Members
Boulder, Colo. (September 22, 2014) – USA Ultimate Chief Executive Officer Dr. Tom Crawford will be a guest speaker at the 2014 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly, Sept. 25-26 in Chicago.
As head of the USOC’s newest member and the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States, Dr. Crawford will lead a presentation and discussion about the sport of ultimate during the Multi-Sport Organization Council session.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly is an annual meeting of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic family that gives a voice to the various member organizations of the USOC, including USA Ultimate which officially became a member earlier this year. The multi-day event is designed to maintain dialogue between the member organizations and their leadership and staff. The program typically includes town hall meetings, joint sessions of USOC constituent councils, panel discussions and a general address from the USOC’s CEO and chairman.
Dr. Crawford’s presentation to other USOC member organizations – including YMCA of the USA, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, National Congress of State Games, National Recreation and Park Association, Special Olympics, Wheelchair and Ambulatory Sports USA, National Federation of State High School Associations, the NCAA and many more – provides USA Ultimate with an unprecedented opportunity to connect with and educate executive decision-makers and sport and activity programming directors, particularly in the youth sector, about ultimate.
Click here for a complete list of organizations invited to attend the Multi-Sport Organizational Council session.
In addition to his presentation to the Multi-Sport Organization Council, Dr. Crawford will also join USOC Chief of Sport Operations and NGB Relations Rick Adams to present best practices regarding the success of USA Ultimate’s college division and international competitive success to the National Governing Bodies Council. He will also present during a cross-council/association meeting that includes representatives from the National Governing Bodies Council, the U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Association and Athletes Advisory Council.
"This is a great opportunity to showcase our sport to an audience that can really help us grow," explained Crawford. "Being invited to address the NGB Council and to join the cross-council association is an honor that will provide unique opportunities to continue to highlight all the elements of our sport that make it special, as well as how we add value as a member of the Olympic family."
The 2014 Assembly will host more than 400 participants representing Olympic, Paralympic and Pan American National Governing Bodies, U.S. Olympians and Paralympians, Multi-Sport Organizations, the Athletes’ Advisory Council, the Paralympic Advisory Committee, and USOC board members and staff involved in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movements.
Highlight video shown as a part of Tom's USOC presentation
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