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Event Endorsement Form

The California Governor's Council on Phy1sical Fitness and Sports endorses local, regional, and state events that are consistent with the Council's mission to promote physical activity and fitness for all Californians, especially children and youth. A Governor's Council endorsement publicly acknowledges that your event has the potential to significantly contribute to the health and well-being of California residents. We are especially interested in events that provide California's children, youth and families with the opportunity to be physically active in fun and engaging ways.
Benefits of a California Governor's Council Endorsement
Permission to use the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports seal on approved promotional materials. Promotion of your endorsed event on the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports website. Acknowledgement on the Council's website of your organization's commitment to providing quality physical activity opportunities for California residents. If applicable the Governor's Council will also provide a link to your event web site on the Governor's Council web site " Link to your event web site on the Governor's Council web site.
To apply for an event endorsement, read and complete the following questionnaire, then click on 'submit application'. The Council staff will review your application, assess your event based on the criteria listed, and determine your eligibility. If your event qualifies, you will be notified within two to three weeks of your application.

Event name:
Event date:
Presenting organization:
Primary contact:
Title:
Organization:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Event Website:
Alternate contact:
Title (alternate):
Organization (alternate):
Address (alternate):
Phone (alternate):
Email (alternate):
Web Address (alternate):



Event/Program Endorsement Criteria

The following criteria will be considered in the endorsement application process. Check all that apply to your event/program.

The presenting organization/event host has good credibility with its constituents and event/program participants.
The event/program will provide a positive experience for its participants.
The event/program will be conducted by qualified officials (if applicable).
The applicant will provide a safe environment for its participants. Appropriate safety equipment will be worn by all participants (e.g., helmets in bicycling events and shin guards in soccer events).
Adequate and appropriate medical supervision and support, including emergency preparedness, will be provided during the event/program
The presenting organization/host will have liability insurance for the event/program and will inform participants of their responsibility to obtain personal injury insurance.
Sponsors of the event/program will not produce and/or sell alcohol or tobacco products as their primary business. Title sponsors will have missions consistent with the mission of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
The event/program will be presented/hosted by a nonprofit organization and will be operated on a self-supporting financial basis with any proceeds going to a nonprofit or charitable organization.



Event/Program Information

Event/program description (list sports if applicable):

Event/program purpose:

Number of years event/program has been held:

This event/program received previous endorsement from the Council?

Location of event/program (city and county):

If multiple sites, list all cities and counties:



Participant Information

Estimate number of participants:

Age range of participants: -

Estimate number of children participants (under 12)

Estimate number of youth participants (ages 12-18)



Sponsor/Promotion Information

Is your event/program sponsored by companies that produce or sell alcohol or tobacco products as their primary business?
Please list your financial and in-kind sponsors:



Liability Disclaimer

All liability to third parties, loss or damage as a result of claims, demands, costs, or judgment arising out of activities to be carried out by the program presenter/host are the responsibility of the presenter/host and not the responsibility of the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Endorsement of the proposed event/program does not constitute endorsement of the presenting or sponsoring organization or the products used during the event.


Digital Verification

By submitting this form I hereby verify that I have read the Event/Program Endorsement Criteria and certify that the above event/program meets all minimum requirements. Therefore, I request the endorsement of the Governor's Council. I understand that if granted, the endorsement is awarded on a one-time-only basis and I must re-apply for future endorsement. If at any time the presenting/host organization changes and the event/program no longer meet the minimum criteria for a Council endorsement, the Governor's Council will be notified immediately in writing. I further certify that I am authorized to submit this application for approval on behalf of the presenting/host organization.
Describe your role with the presenting organization or host:

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