San Antonio - CONCACAF Gold Cup Proposal

San Antonio, Texas



SAN ANTONIO KNOWS EVENTS

San Antonio is well acquainted with hosting major world class sporting events and
is excited for the opportunity to host the best ever CONCACAF Gold Cup™ matches
in 2017, 2019 and 2021. High profile events hosted in San Antonio include many
national championships including three NCAA® Men’s Final Fours® and a fourth
Men’s Final Four® in 2018, two NCAA® Women’s Final Fours®, the USA Swimming
National and Junior National Championships, two PGA TOUR tournaments, 86
Valero Texas Opens, 23 Valero Alamo Bowls, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, an
NBA All-Star game, six NBA Finals, an Olympic Festival, Mexico vs. Korea SUM event
and a plethora of other highly recognized events.

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¡BIENVENIDOS A SAN ANTONIO!

Deep in the heart of Texas, a 300-year-old colonial outpost has grown into the ultimate sports destination – San
Antonio. With more than 300 days of fun-filled sunshine annually, San Antonio is an ideal destination for CONCACAF
Gold Cup™ teams, spectators and fans alike!

San Antonio is a world-class destination, entertaining 32.5 million visitors annually. Ranked consistently as one of
the top destinations in the United States, San Antonio offers something for everyone. Opportunities are diverse:
celebrate our city’s rich history on a barge tour of the authentic San Antonio River Walk; study the history of the
Alamo, where nearly 200 defenders gave their lives to establish the Republic of Texas; enjoy a Hill Country wine
excursion; two-step in Texas’ oldest dance hall; and tour the San Antonio Missions, one of UNESCO’s newest World
Heritage Sites.

Our burgeoning culinary scene has much to offer visitors with the most discerning palates. San Antonio’s Culinary
Institute of America, one of only three in the United States, is developing some of the best chefs of Latin-inspired
cuisine. In addition, many homegrown chefs have returned to San Antonio, enhancing the culinary footprint with
unique flavors from around the world. The CONCACAF teams and fans will feel right at home.

As a grand destination offering much to many, fans and supporters of the Gold Cup events will also enjoy our unique
theme parks. Visit the beluga whales at SeaWorld San Antonio, enjoy the thrilling rides at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and
cruise the refreshing water rides at Schlitterbahn Water Park. For fans who want to shop, we have plenty of options,
including El Mercado, a Mexican market with authentic gifts; Texas Hill-Country boutiques; the Shops at La Cantera;
and the outlet malls in neighboring San Marcos, Texas.

The challenge for fans won’t be finding things to do, but rather, finding the time to do all they wish between the Gold
Cup matches in San Antonio!

SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS
Recently classified as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage
Site, the San Antonio Missions, including the renowned Alamo, represent the largest concentration of Spanish
colonial missions in North America.

THE ALAMO
Today the Alamo, originally Misión San Antonio de Valero, is the heart of San Antonio and it is Texas’ most visited
historic landmark. Home of the famous 1836 battle, the beautiful 300-year-old former Spanish mission turned
fortress is open year-round for everyone to visit, experience the battlefield personally, and “remember the Alamo.”

THE RIVER WALK
The San Antonio River is the source of a South Texas treasure and the city’s favorite attraction, the San Antonio
River Walk. You can shop, dine, lounge in a cafe, or simply stroll along and let the strumming mariachis soothe your
spirit. An improvement and revitalization project added more than 10 miles that now stretches 15 miles through
the Mission Reach, into downtown and up through the northern Museum Reach, which ties San Antonio’s major
museums to the River Walk and attracted the Pearl development to it banks. Parks and trails now link the city’s
center with four of the San Antonio missions to the south, making the River Walk the largest urban ecosystem in the
country.

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SAN ANTONIO CONCACAF GOLD CUP HOSTING COMMITTEE:
PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE.

As part of our efforts to bring together the best in class support for the CONCACAF Gold Cup™, we have formed a
local host committee that will showcase “all that is soccer” in San Antonio! The CONCACAF Gold Cup™ represents
the highest level of team commitment and that same spirit of excellence is embodied by the San Antonio CONCACAF
host committee, which is led by the City of San Antonio’s Alamodome, San Antonio Sports, San Antonio Convention
and Visitors Bureau, the City of San Antonio, Spurs Sports & Entertainment, San Antonio FC, Classics Elite and the
San Antonio Area Tourism Council. We believe that our dedication and commitment will be evident in our bid for the
2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ and future Gold Cups in 2019 and 2021. On behalf of the entire San Antonio community,
we seek to become “Partners in Excellence” with SUM and the CONCACAF Gold Cup™.

Our bid details significant advantages and commitments to the Gold Cup. San Antonio offers a hosting partnership
executed by an experienced, cohesive team; a world-class event atmosphere reflecting San Antonio’s spirited
transformation, unique Hispanic heritage and Texas hospitality; and a legacy program designed to grow the sport of
soccer in our region, particularly among the young girls and boys.

COMMITTEE TEAM LEADERS

LEADERSHIP

Nicholas Langella General Manager, Alamodome

Russ Bookbinder CEO & President, San Antonio Sports

Dave Voth Vice President, Events & Bids, San Antonio Sports

Michael Sawaya Director San Antonio Convention, Sport & Entertainment Facilities City

Sheryl Sculley San Antonio City Manager

Casandra Matej Executive Director, Convention & Visitor Bureau

Frank Miceli Sr. Vice President, San Antonio Spurs Sports & Entertainment

Tim Holt San Antonio FC

Marco A. Barros CEO Classics Elite Soccer Academy

ALAMODOME
Since opening in 1993, San Antonio and the Alamodome have established a proven track record for successfully
staging major sporting events, including the annual Valero Alamo Bowl, U.S. vs. Mexico soccer match, Mexico vs.
Korea soccer match, the USWNT victory tour vs. Trinidad, and a number of neutral site college football games. The
Alamodome will also be the site of the upcoming 2018 NCAA® Men’s Final Four®.

The Alamodome, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau and San Antonio Sports are committed to taking the
tournament to a new level in terms of hospitality and atmosphere. The Alamodome is currently undergoing a $50
million renovation project that is scheduled to be completed by November 2017. The transformation will include
converting the North Plaza into a space for outdoor events, expanding concourses, and many other improvements
and additions, such as new locker rooms and a 24,000-sq.-ft. multipurpose room. Our facility will provide a unique
competition site for the CONCACAF Gold Cup™, and our location in the downtown area lies within immediate
walking distance of major hotels and the famous River Walk. The Alamodome staff will endeavor to provide Gold Cup
athletes with a memory that will last a lifetime and offer coaches and spectators a taste of our Alamo City hospitality.

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The Alamodome’s staff, under direction of General Manager Nick Langella, is operating the facility at greater than
95% capacity on the weekends and more than 140 event days per year with a permanent football tenant, an annual
bowl game and a host of other events and concerts. The venue hosted the Mexico vs. Korea match in 2014 before a
crowd of 54,313 happy fans. We know that the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ match will be a grand success.

SAN ANTONIO SPORTS
For more than 30 years San Antonio Sports, a 501(c)(3) organization, has transformed our community though the
power of sport. With a focus on healthy kids, places to play and events that impact, San Antonio Sports has become
a driving force in attracting premier sporting events to the Alamo City and creating opportunities for families and
kids to improve their quality of life. Regarded as one of the nation’s premier sports commissions, we are proud to
serve as the candidate host partner in our city’s bid for the 2021 Gold Cup.

San Antonio Sports has provided hundreds of events that impact the community physically and economically,
like the Go!Kids Challenge, Fit Family Challenge and i play! afterschool. I play! afterschool currently provides 45
elementary schools and more than 1,100 at-risk children in third through fifth grade with early-stage development
in five different sports. The i play! soccer unit is one of the most popular sport activities provided via this worthy
program. San Antonio Sports as an organization has also hosted events that include four NCAA Men’s Final Fours,
two NCAA Women’s Final Fours, the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and numerous U.S. Olympic and
NGB championship events. In addition, San Antonio Sports has served as the community facilitator for the creation
of new park spaces, sports facilities and programs affecting community health and wellness.

San Antonio Sports has been a leader in advocating for the creation of new facilities, such as the Alamodome and
the world-class natatorium at Palo Alto College, and helped with the successful 2007 city and 2008 county bond
campaigns to build new sports fields and facilities.

SAN ANTONIO CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU
The mission of the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) is to promote and market San Antonio as a
premier leisure, visitor and convention/meeting destination for the purpose of positively affecting the city’s economy
and enhancing citizens’ quality of life.

Each day, the SACVB works to spotlight San Antonio as one of the most unforgettable destinations in the country
while providing visitors with information on all the best attractions, activities, dining and shopping that the city
has to offer. The SACVB seeks to deliver the San Antonio brand promise as an authentic American city with unique
charm, historical significance, a rich cultural tapestry, rolling hills, surprisingly lush terrain and iconic and important
landmarks. The city has an urban vibe, active artist community, one-of-a-kind restaurants and a downtown that is a
destination by day and night for both visitors and residents.

Attracting 32.5 million visitors annually, the city has become a favorite travel destination. Recently, San Antonio was
named one of America’s Favorite Cities by Travel & Leisure readers, selected as one of Budget Travel’s Most Beautiful
Cities in America, been featured as one of the country’s hottest destinations by Orbitz and picked by USA Today as
one of the top 14 places you have to visit this year.

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CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio is a diverse, internationally connected and globally competitive city with a vibrant culture and economy
which is consistently ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the United States. America’s seventh-largest city
offers opportunities in industries ranging from bioscience, financial services, aerospace, cybersecurity, energy,
transportation and manufacturing to healthcare.

We are “Military City USA,” home to crucial military commands supported by a patriotic citizenry. We welcome 32.5
million visitors annually who inject $13.4 billion annually into our economy, and UNESCO recently designated the
city’s Spanish colonial missions as a World Heritage Site. Celebrating its 300th anniversary in 2018, San Antonio is a
city with a storied past and an even brighter future. For more information, visit www.sanantonio.gov.

The City of San Antonio is committed to facilitating a smooth and safe event for the players, staff, sponsors and fans
of the CONCACAF Gold Cup™. The Office of Emergency Management will provide coordination of multiple disciplines
including fire, police and EMS at state, regional and federal levels.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS AND SAN ANTONIO FC
Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) is the premier provider of sports and entertainment in South Texas. SS&E owns
and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), San Antonio Rampage (AHL), San Antonio Stars (WNBA), Austin Spurs
(NBA Development League), San Antonio FC (USL) and also manages the day-to-day operations of the AT&T Center
and Toyota Field.

San Antonio FC
San Antonio FC, owned by Spurs Sports & Entertainment, is San Antonio’s professional soccer team. San Antonio was
awarded the thirty-first USL franchise on January 7, 2016.

The establishment of the club, along with the concurrent purchase of Toyota Field by the City of San Antonio and
Bexar County, is part of a plan by local officials to obtain a Major League Soccer expansion franchise.
San Antonio plays home matches at Toyota Field, an 8,296-seat soccer-specific, natural grass stadium, which is
designed to be expandable to more than 18,000 seats. SA FC launched a successful season ticket campaign and is
fully engaged with the local San Antonio soccer footprint.

San Antonio FC ‘s Managing Director Tim Holt joined SS&E from Orlando City SC where he served as vice president of
development, contributing to the team’s successful inaugural campaign in Major League Soccer last year.

Holt has been recognized as one of the top executives in domestic soccer. He was named one of Soccer America’s
‘Rising Stars’ in 2006, which highlighted the top American soccer executives under the age of 35, and was included by
SI.com in 2013 as one of “The 50 Most Powerful People in U.S. Soccer.”

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CLASSICS ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY
Classics Elite Soccer Academy (CESA) was formed in 1992 with the mission to develop and maintain practice
facilities; develop players and build their skills for college placement; provide early exposure to the under 11 girls
and boys soccer players; and to develop more opportunities for youth, regardless of financial resources, by awarding
scholarships to applicable candidates.
In 2004, CESA merged with an all-boys soccer organization to become the largest youth soccer entity in San Antonio.
Today, the organization has more than 1,100 families participating in the sport of soccer and actively promotes
improved fitness among all children. CESA also annually offers between 60 and 100 need-based scholarships
providing assistance with organized and other sports expenses to qualifying low-income families. In addition, the
organization offers free sports clinics in multiple areas of the city, including low income neighborhoods.
Classics Elite will support volunteer efforts for the Gold Cup in collaboration with San Antonio Sports. Many of these
volunteers are soccer savvy and help with special events, tournaments and programs that help our community.
Classics Elite has robust relationships with the tourism and hospitality sectors and hosts several tournaments and
events during the year. The CEO of Classics Elite, Marco Barros, is also the president and CEO of the San Antonio Area
Tourism Council. Strategically, this will allow Marco to serve the CONCACAF in two very important areas--on the field
and off the field!

SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY

San Antonio’s commitment to the CONCACAF Gold Cup™ 2017 can best be described as “All In!” The Alamodome has
strategically made all dates requested in this RFP, from Group Stages starting July 7, 2017 to Finals ending July 27,
2017, open, available and blocked for CONCACAF. CONCACAF will have exclusive stadium access available no less
than six days prior to each match date. We hope that further details described in this bid document illustrate our
desired outcome, which is to support and make the 2017 Gold Cup events held in San Antonio, the best ever.

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VENUE AVAILABILITY Date Available Not Available
Group Stages Friday, July 7, 2017 X Not Available
Event
Group Stages Saturday, July 8, 2017 X
(July 7 – July 16) Sunday, July 9, 2017 X
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 X
Knockout Rounds Wednesday, July 12, 2017 X
Event Thursday, July 13, 2017 X
QUARTERFINAL Friday, July 14, 2017 X
Doubleheader Saturday, July 15, 2017 X
(Wednesday, July 19) Sunday, July 16, 2017 X

QUARTERFINAL Date Available
Doubleheader
(Thursday, July 20) Monday, July 17, 2017 X
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 X
SEMIFINAL 1 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 X
(Saturday, July 22) Thursday, July 20, 2017 X

SEMIFINAL 2 Tuesday, July 18, 2017 X
(Sunday, July 23) Wednesday, July 19, 2017 X
Thursday, July 20, 2017 X
FINAL Friday, July 21, 2017 X
(Wednesday, July 26)
Thursday, July 20, 2017 X
Friday, July 21, 2017 X
Saturday, July 22, 2017 X
Sunday, July 23, 2017
X
Friday, July 21, 2017 X
Saturday, July 22, 2017 X
Sunday, July 23, 2017 X
Monday, July 24, 2017
X
Monday, July 24, 2017 X
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 X
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 X
Thursday, July 2017

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PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS

KEY SUPPORT PARTNERS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER SPORTS FRANCHISE SUPPORT
A key element for the ongoing success of the CONCACAF Gold Cup™ has been the ability to rally the support of city
officials, local sports commissions, convention and visitors bureau’s (and/or equivalent) as well as major influencers
and other sports franchises in the area. The city’s support in addition to the local CONCACAF/SUM efforts to promote
the games have resulted in true social and cultural celebrations surrounding the matches.

1. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOST CITY AND VENUE TO SUPPORT CONCACAF WITH IN-KIND
PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT.

As demonstrated by the letters of support from local government officials, hospitality partners and support network
stakeholders, we can commit that San Antonio will embrace and support the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ and future
SUM Events. With the San Antonio Mayor’s welcome and City Manager’s support of services, CONCACAF can expect a
very fluid, cooperative and smooth event.

In kind promotional support and added value assets will be delivered to the CONCACAF Gold Cup™. These include
city-wide promotional and welcome campaigns supported by many stakeholders. In addition, key host committee
members will strategically support SUM to engage corporate, cultural and community relationships for local
sponsorship, ticket sales and cultural celebrations surrounding the matches.

WELCOME CAMPAIGN
Being a premier event city, San Antonio knows how to welcome visitors. From the airport to the venue and even
downtown, visitors will see the CONCACAF Gold Cup™ brand and feel they are part of an extraordinary event. The
San Antonio International Airport has video monitors that can provide opportunities for digital welcome messages
and branding of the baggage claim area, as well as directional signage for guests. Upon exiting the airport, there is
an opportunity to display pole banners as visitors head to their destination.

In coordination with the San Antonio CVB, the City will allow groups to brand the downtown area with street pole
banners, as well as interior and exterior signage. In addition, creative “Welcome Gold Cup” marketing kits could be
distributed to downtown businesses along the River Walk. Signage and branding on site at the Alamodome will also
enhance the event’s visibility attracting fans and ticket buyers.

The River Walk, San Antonio’s most iconic destination, can serve as and be utilized for creating special pre- and
post-match events; including gala dinners, team river barge parades, sponsor and media engagements, and press
conferences.

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LOCAL CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP & TICKET SALES PACKAGE ENGAGEMENTS
Soccer has a high participation rate and rich tradition of which we are proud. The 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ will be
embraced throughout San Antonio and the State of Texas. Many local and national companies based in San Antonio
support the sport of soccer and sponsor local teams. There is no doubt these companies will look to support the
2017 Gold Cup through local sponsor and ticket packages.

San Antonio Sports has long engaged with local, regional and national companies including Valero, CST Brands,
NuStar Energy, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Coca-Cola, AT&T, H-E-B and USAA to name a few. The San Antonio
Sports board of directors boasts more than 50 corporate leaders and decision makers.

San Antonio Sports will work with SUM to develop a local corporate sponsorship / ticket steering committee working
alongside the SUM’s on-site sales team. This support network will make key introductions, share relevant databases
and work collaboratively to support a sponsorship and ticket sales campaign.

San Antonio Sports has hosted numerous large-scale events, including the annual Corporate Cup which attracts
more than 80 different companies to participate in a multi-sport event that promotes wellness and active lifestyles;
an annual high school all-star football game in the Alamodome, NCAA Championships and other events that require
significant corporate support. We are well-respected and work hard to exceed partner’s expectations.

MEDIA RELATIONS, DIGITAL SUPPORT, PR AND FAN BASE DEVELOPMENT
San Antonio Sports has significant in-house capabilities for public relations, governmental relations, earned media
support, media planning and buying, sponsorship development/sales/fulfillment, database and email marketing,
photography, videography and graphic design. All of these services will be available to help the Gold Cup exceed
expectations for the event in San Antonio.

Whether collaboration in development of local media campaigns, appointment of local celebrities as game
ambassadors, coordination of major event calendars or reaching out to the host committee’s organizational
databases to reach thousands of targeted fans, San Antonio is committed to support all best outcomes and SUM
objectives.

The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau will coordinate with the State of Texas Department of Economic
Development & Tourism to allow streamlined communication for Gold Cup participants and fans arriving from
around the world. The SACVB will also provide social media reach in support of the Gold Cup to the 500,000-plus Visit
San Antonio Facebook and Twitter followers.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup™ will be a featured event on VisitSanAntonio.com to five million annual visitors, and
VisitSanAntonio.com will create a customized microsite for use by SUM / Gold Cup to promote San Antonio as a
destination for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup™.

The SACVB, through its network, can provide housing management to manage leisure and travel bookings to the
Gold Cup at no cost to SUM and can assign a destination services manager to liaise with city staff and officials.

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MAJOR EVENTS APRIL 2017 THROUGH AUGUST 2017
The host committee will ensure direct communication with CONCACAF/SUM regarding any major event being held
in San Antonio and the surrounding region. This includes tasks like maintaining an up to date calendar and regular
briefings to SUM.

April June
April 20 - 30: Fiesta! San Antonio June TBD: San Antonio Summer Art & Jazz Festival
More than 100 unique events satisfy every taste and interest. A free, three-day event featuring an outstanding
The annual celebration draws spectators from around the lineup of local and nationally known jazz artists, an
city, nation and world. The CONCACAF Gold Cup™ will be arts & crafts fair and delicious local foods.
promoted as part of the SACVB Gold Cup campaign. June TBD: Texas Folklife Festival
April TBD: Valero Texas Open Hosted at the Institute of Texan Cultures, this three-
The Valero Texas Open has been played in San Antonio day cultural extravaganza brings more than 40 ethnic
since its inception in 1922. It is one of the top-three, most groups together in one place to showcase their
charitable tournaments on the PGA TOUR. authentic food, traditional music and dance, and
authentic crafts.
May
May 5: Cinco de Mayo July
Celebrations commemorate the Mexican Army’s defeat July 4: Fourth of July Celebrations
of the invading French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, Enjoy festivals, concerts and fireworks at locations
1862. Events include a festival with music, food, and other across San Antonio, including Freedom Fest at Market
festivities at historic Market Square. Square, an arts and crafts show along the River Walk
May TBD: Culinaria - A Wine and Culinary Arts Festival and extravaganzas at local theme parks
This festival celebrates San Antonio as a premier wine and July 7 – 27: CONCACAF GOLD CUP™!
food destination and as an important culinary and cultural
gateway to Mexico and Latin America. August
August 6: Ford Canoe Challenge
Over 90 canoe teams, including local celebrities, city
officials, corporate teams, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
competing on the San Antonio River.

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2. AIRPORT AND TRAIN STATIONS, CONVENIENCES AND ACCESS
San Antonio International Airport
The San Antonio International Airport welcomes more than eight million passengers annually, and services more
than 35 domestic and international destinations. With more than $275 million in recent upgrades, travelers can
now enjoy upgraded interior spaces, new dining options and a reconfigured TSA queuing area for quicker and
more efficient passenger processing. Named as one of the fastest growing airports in the country, San Antonio
International continues to improve and enhance service.

By 2018, the airport will complete a $127 million, seven-level Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CONRAC) connected
to Terminals A and B by a new sky bridge, complete with a customer service center, Quick Turn Around (QTA) for
convenient pick-up and drop-off that will greatly reduce the time rental car customers spend picking up or dropping
off their vehicles, and 2,600 ready/return spaces.

The more than 1.8 million sq. ft. structure will replace a short-term parking garage and adjacent surface parking.
The first two levels of the CONRAC will provide 1,400 dedicated short-term public parking spaces with another four-
and-a-half levels providing rental car agencies with 3,100 parking spaces, as well as customer service centers and
facilities to maintain and wash vehicles. Gold Cup guests will experience a new level of luxury and customer service
when flying in and out of San Antonio.

There are 125 flights from 36 non-stop routes daily to San Antonio and 34 flights from 24 routes with one or more
stop.

NON-STOP FLIGHTS FROM SAN ANTONIO

Atlanta Guadalajara New York - JFK
Orlando/Sanford
Baltimore Houston - Hobby Orlando
Philadelphia
Cancun Houston -IAH Phoenix
Salt Lake City
Charlotte Las Vegas San Diego
San Francisco
Chicago - Midway Los Angeles Seattle
St. Louis
Chicago - O’Hare Mexico City Tampa
Washington, DC
Dallas - Love Miami

Dallas - DFW Minneapolis

Denver Monterrey, MX

Detroit Nashville

El Paso New Orleans

Ft. Lauderdale New York – Newark

NON-STOP INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FROM AUSTIN
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located approximately 75 miles from San Antonio and offers the many non-

stops from Central and South America and Europe.

The host committee will work with the San Antonio International Airport via the SACVB and San Antonio Area
Tourism Council to develop a plan and offer the CONCACAF Gold Cup™ added value benefits, including VIP pick-
ups, staffed welcome desks, in-airport signage, kiosk promotions and other logistical privileges not extended to the
general public.

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The San Antonio International Airport utilizes more than 200 volunteer ambassadors to assist passengers with
everything from directions, baggage claim, and information about the city. As soon as you see them, you will feel the
hospitality. These experienced ambassadors staff welcome/information booths in both terminals where CONCACAF
Gold Cup™ information can be distributed.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Airport Shuttle
Transportation from the airport to downtown is very affordable for Gold Cup fans. Shuttle services currently run $19
one-way and $34 round trip.

Taxi Service/Uber
Traveling with friends? Up to six passengers travel for the price of one. The approximate fare, based on traffic, not
including tips, is $33-$40 to downtown.

By Car
The San Antonio area is fortunate to have one of the most comprehensive urban freeway systems in North America.
San Antonio is conveniently located in south-central Texas, just 1.5 hours from Austin, 3 hours from Houston and 4.5
hours from Dallas. In fact, the major highways through San Antonio make driving in from all directions easy.

VIA Bus Service
VIA Metropolitan Transit offers scheduled public bus transportation conveniently servicing all areas of San Antonio,
a great benefit to fans of the CONCACAF GOLD CUP™ who want to take advantage of safe, affordable and timely
transportation within and out of the city.

River Taxi
One of the most scenic and unique modes of transportation in San Antonio is the river taxi. Connecting dozens of
hotels, restaurants, museums and attractions, this is a great way to enjoy the city while getting around. The cost of a
river taxi is currently $15 for a 24-hour period, between 9 am and 9 pm.

Sightseeing & Getting Around Downtown
San Antonio’s public transportation system, VIA, offers the Sightseer Special (Bus 7) with an hourly service that runs
between the city’s favorite sites daily.

Our compact, walkable downtown makes getting around the city easy. More than 14,000 sleeping rooms are offered;
the majority located on the River Walk.

Bike–Share Program
San Antonio B-Cycle is great way to get around town, it’s fun and offers an automated bike sharing system intended
for short trips and quick adventures. B-stations are distributed in downtown San Antonio in highly visible and
trafficked areas.

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HOTEL AVAILABILITY

Soccer United Marketing

CONCACAF 2017

HOTEL PEAK RATES MEETING DISTANCE
ROOMS SPACE TO
DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Downtown $139
Emily Morgan Hotel a DoubleTree by Hilton 50 $169 AVAILABLE ALAMODOME
Grand Hyatt San Antonio 25 $189- $199 (Y/N)
Hilton Palacio del Rio 50 $149-$169 2 miles
Holiday Inn Market Square 50 $109-$129 Yes 7 blocks
Hotel Contessa Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk 50 $169-$199 Yes 3 blocks
Hyatt Regency Riverwalk 25 $189-$219 Yes 5 blocks
Marriott Plaza San Antonio 50 $129-$179 Yes 2 miles
Menger Hotel 50 $149 No 6 blocks
Omni La Mansion del Rio 50 $139-$169 Yes 6 blocks
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter 50 $175-$189 Yes 6 blocks
The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio 50 $199-$229 Yes 6 blocks
50 Yes 8 blocks
Yes 5 blocks
Yes 7 blocks
Yes

"The following grid indicates full-service hotels located in downtown San Antonio that have sleeping rooms and meeting space
available in July, 2017. The sleeping rooms and meeting space may not be available in all hotels for the entire length of the
CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament.

Should San Antonio be selected as a host of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the SACVB will contact these hotels again to request
confirmed sleeping room rates and meeting space availability for the specific match dates provided by Soccer United Marketing."

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE CAPABILITIES
The Host Committee will provide support at every level, including sharing local relationships and access to provide
needed services for the CONCACAF Gold Cup™. These added value services include but are not limited to the
following:

1. LODGING
With a desired objective to have the “best ever” CONCACAF Gold Cup™ held in San Antonio, we are committed
to ensure that fans, teams and supporting staff have a great hospitality experience. San Antonio is the number
one tourist destination in Texas and offers a vast selection of hotels, with more than 14,000 sleeping rooms in the
downtown area alone. The selection includes 5-Star golf resorts just 15 minutes from downtown to world class
destination hotels along the famed River Walk, a destination we know the CONCACAF GOLD CUP™ fans will want to
enjoy. More humble, economically friendly hotels along the corridors leading into downtown are also plentiful.

Our suggested hotels are all in close proximity to the Alamodome, and most are a comfortable walking distance.

Multiple hotels across different price ranges are committed to supporting the CONCACAF Gold Cup™ with favorable
rates and benefits for all attending the competition. Hotels selected as official Gold Cup lodging partners will offer, as
described below, complementary and preferred rates included room blocks, additional CONCACAF meeting rooms,
on-site promotional branding display footprints, special team rooms, and benefits such as free Internet in meeting
areas where available.

The SACVB through its network can provide housing management to manage leisure and travel bookings to the Gold
Cup at no cost to SUM and assign a destination services manager to liaise with city staff and officials.

2. TRANSPORTATION
San Antonio has many options for transportation which include, cars, VIP limos, buses, shuttles, private services and
trucks. The host committee will work with CONCACAF to support its needs.

Official Car
The host committee has established and close relationships with major key automobile dealerships. The Ancira and
McCombs families own multi-brand dealerships in San Antonio. San Antonio Sports takes great pride in having these
partners sit on its board of directors. The host committee will work with these industry partners to secure a select
number of Gold Cup / SUM courtesy cars and special rates for CONCACAF needs.

3. POLICE ESCORTS FOR PARTICIPANTS (I.E. TEAMS AND OFFICIALS)
The host committee will coordinate with CONCACAF to arrange all security and police needs, including team security
and in-city travel support. An assigned security liaison manager, appointed by the host committee, will be available
to support and work with each team’s needs.

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4. PRACTICE/TRAINING FACILITIES
The host committee has secured the community’s best practice facilities for CONCACAF teams in close proximity to

Alamodome and the central business district, site of the host hotel. These fields are in compliance with the RFP’s

desire to make at least four secure practice / training facilities with natural grass available.

The selected facilities can produce the requested fields and supporting volunteers on site to aid each team’s needs.

These practice facilities are as follows:

Trinity College, host of several University of the Incarnate Word
National Soccer Championships Benson Stadium, turf and adjacent grass practice fields.
McGinley Soccer Field, grass and adjacent
www.uiwcardinals.com/sports/2013/8/7/FB_0807130443.aspx
grass practice field

Paul McGinley, Head Coach/[email protected]

trinitytigers.com/facilities/mcginlay_soccer_field

ADDITIONAL PRACTICE FACILITIES
Classic Elite Soccer Fields
Located approximately 11 miles north of the Alamodome, Classics Elite is comprised of two facilities that will be

made available to participating Gold Cup teams. Classics Elite McAllister Soccer Complex includes six full-size, grass

fields while Classics Elite Blossom Soccer Complex houses two full-size, grass fields with six additional, 8v8 fields and

multiple training areas.

Classics Elite is a club member of the US Development Soccer Academy, one of
80 clubs in the country that are a part of the US Soccer Federation Development.
Marco A. Barros, CEO, [email protected]
classicselite.us/fields

Mission Soccer Academy
Located approximately 19 miles from the Alamodome on the city’s south side, Mission Soccer Academy is one of San

Antonio’s nicest soccer facilities, comprised of eight full-size, grass fields.

www.missionsoccer.org

5. RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
In support of delivering a very positive San Antonio experience to teams and the organizing group, the San Antonio

host committee will coordinate a robust hospitality program with local theme parks SeaWorld of San Antonio and

Six Flags Fiesta Texas, to include complimentary park passes for teams, discounted rates for family members and the

option for a unique opening ceremony/event at the park.

The SACVB and San Antonio Tourism, both organizations represented in our host committee, will work to identify
best restaurant partners, iconic venue settings and ancillary event-related partners including the San Antonio Hotel
and Lodging Association and Alamo Area Hospitality Association, to develop best offerings and added values for
visiting fans and teams. San Antonio is known for a grand fiesta atmosphere, and we know the CONCACAF Gold Cup™
fan and team experience in San Antonio will be best and most memorable ever!

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dining ADDRESS AREA 210 THEME RESTAURANT ADDRESS AREA 210 THEME

RESTAURANT 146 E. Houston 222.2362 Latin / Tex-Mex 33 Lüke Riverwalk 125 E. Houston 227.LUKE French / German
1 Acenar
2 Achiote River Café* 600 E. Market 451.6171 Latin / Tex-Mex 34 Mexican Manhattan 110 Soledad 223.3913 Mexican
3 Aldaco's*
4 Azuca 100 E. Hoefgen 222.0561 Latin / Tex-Mex 35 Michelino's 521 Riverwalk 223.2939 Italian
5 Bella...On the River
6 Biga on the Banks 713 S. Alamo 225.5550 Latin 36 Mi Tierra Café* 218 Produce Row 225.1262 Mexican
7 Bohanan's
8 Boudro's 106 Riverwalk 404.2355 Continental 37 Morton's Steak House 300 E. Crockett 228.0700 Gourmet / Fine Dining
9 Café Ole
10 Casa Rio 203 S. St. Mary's 225.0722 Gourmet / Fine Dining 38 Original Mexican Restaurant* 528 Riverwalk 224.9951 Mexican

11 Chart House 219 E. Houston 472.2600 Prime Steak / Seafood 39 Ostra* 212 W. Crockett 396.5817 Seafood

12 Chili's 421 E. Commerce 224.8484 Texas Bistro 40 Paesanos Riverwalk 111 W. Crockett #101 227.2782 Mediterranean / Italian
13 Citrus Restaurant*
14 County Line 521 Riverwalk 281.1292 Mexican 41 Paloma Riverwalk 215 Losoya 212.0566 Gourmet / Fine Dining
15 Fig Tree
16 Fogo de Chao 430 E. Commerce 225.6718 Mexican 42 The Palm 233 E. Houston 226.7256 Gourmet / Fine Dining
17 Guadalajara Grill
18 Hard Rock Café 601 Tower of the 224.8324 Gourmet / Fine Dining 43 Poblanos on Main 115 Main Plaza 357.5609 Tex-Mex
19 Hooter's Americas Way Mexican Restaurant *
20 Houston Street Bistro
21 Ibiza Patio Restaurant & Bar 849 E. Commerce #109 212.8152 American 44 Q 123 Losoya 222.1234 BBQ
22 Iron Cactus
23 Joe's Crab Shack 150 E. Houston 230.8412 Gourmet / Fine Dining 45 Rainforest Café 110 E. Crockett 277.6300 Theme
24 La Focaccia
25 La Frite 111 W. Crockett #104 229.1941 Bar-B-Que 46 Republic of Texas* 526 Riverwalk 226.6256 "Texas Style"
26 La Margarita
27 Landry's 515 Villita 224.1976 Gourmet / Fine Dining 47 Restaurant Gwendolyn 152 E. Pecan #100 222.1849 American/Seafood
28 Las Canarias*
29 Las Ramblas* 849 E. Commerce 227.1700 Gourmet / Fine Dining 48 Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce 226.8462 Mexican
30 Little Rhein Steak House
31 Lone Star Café 301 S. Alamo 222.1992 Mexican 49 Rita's on the River 245 E. Commerce #100 227.7482 Tex-Mex
32 Luciano
111 W. Crockett 224.0743 American 50 Rosario's 910 S. Alamo 223.1806 Mexican

849 E. Commerce 229.9464 Sports Theme 51 Ruth's Chris Steak House 1170 E. Commerce 227.8847 Steak / Fine Dining

204 E. Houston 476.8600 Continental 52 Saltgrass Steak House 502 Riverwalk 222.9092 Steak

200 S. Alamo 222.1400 Gourmet / Fine Dining 53 Sazo's Latin Grill 101 Bowie 554.6180 Latin / Tex-Mex

200 Riverwalk #100 224.9835 Mexican 54 Schilos Deli* 424 E. Commerce 223.6692 Deli

212 College #100 271.9981 Seafood 55 Spaghetti Warehouse 1226 E. Houston 299.1114 Italian

800 S. Alamo 223.5353 Italian 56 Sushi Zushi 203 S. St. Mary's 472.2900 Asian

728 S. Alamo 224.7555 Belgian Bistro 57 Texas de Brazil 313 E. Houston 299.1600 Steakhouse

120 Produce Row 227.7140 Mexican 58 Texas Land & Cattle 201 N. St. Mary's 222.2263 Steak

517 N. Presa 229.1010 Seafood 59 Tony Roma's 849 E. Commerce #171 225.7662 Steak & Seafood

112 College 518.1063 Gourmet / Fine Dining 60 Tre Trattoria 401 S. Alamo 223.0401 Texas Bistro

306 W. Market 298.8040 Gourmet / Fine Dining 61 Waxy O'Connor's 234 Riverwalk 229.9299 Irish Restaurant / Pub

231 S. Alamo 225.2111 Steak / Fine Dining 62 Zocca* 420 W. Market 444.6070 Italian

237 Losoya 223.9374 Southwestern 63 Zuni Grill* 223 Losoya 227.0864 Southwestern

849 E. Commerce #183 223.0500 Italian *Serves breakfast and/or brunch

nightlife ADDRESS AREA 210 THEME BAR / CLUB ADDRESS AREA 210 THEME
212 College 220.1972 70's / 80's / 90's 12 Leapin' Lizards Pub 302 E. Commerce 271.9494 Pub
BAR / CLUB 146 E. Houston 222.2362 "Hot Mex / Cool Bar" 13 Mad Dog's British Pub 123 Losoya #19 222.0220 British Pub
1 Acapulco Sam’s 713 S. Alamo 225.5550 Latin Mojito Bar 14 Metro Houston St. 229 E. Houston 227.6387 Upscale Lounge /Dance
2 Atomar Bar @ Acenar 600 E. Market 224.1234 Latin Mojito Bar 15 On The Half Shell 202 Navarro 843.3054 Oyster Bar
3 Azuca Mojito Bar 409 E. Commerce 465.8459 Like the movie 16 Pat O'Briens 121 Alamo Plaza 220.1076 New Orleans Legend
4 Bar Rojo 406 Navarro 224.0026 "Rowdy of the River" 17 Soho Wine & Martini Bar 214 W. Crockett 444.1000 Cocktails / Cigar
5 Coyote Ugly 200 Navarro 224.1031 Cocktails / Tapas 18 Swig Martini Lounge 111 W. Crockett 476.0005 Martini & Cigar
6 Dick's Last Resort
7 Drink Wine Bar 200 S. Alamo 222.1400 Irish Bar 19 Tabu Lounge & 254 E. Commerce 222-4700 Dance Club
Skydome Nightclub
8 Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 155 E. Commerce 222-2521 Tavern
111 W. Crockett 212.4770 Piano Bar 20 V-Bar @ Hotel Valencia 150 E. Houston 227.9700 Upscale Bar
9 Esquire Tavern 212 College 220.1972 70’s / 80’s / 90’s 224.2900 Wine & Cigar
10 Howl at the Moon 21 Zinc Wine Bar 207 N. Presa
11 Kremlin

go to v i s i t sa n a n t o n i o . c o m for a comprehensive listing

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6. LOCAL MEDICAL AND AMBULANCE SUPPORT
• Hospital and medical services on 24-hour basis
• A minimum of three ambulances provided at the venue during event
• The Alamodome will arrange for local medical service and certified Advance Treatment Ambulance support.
The cost for First Aid service is included in the cost of the Event service agreement. The Ambulance service is an
additional fee at a cost of $2,250 per ambulance / $450/hr. X 5 hour event.
7. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Ability to engage volunteers to provide operational support for the event.
San Antonio Sports, a member of the host committee, boasts one of the largest volunteer corps in the country. More
than 8,000 volunteers in the database are ready to assist a 17-person staff in providing the quality leadership needed
to make events run smoothly. San Antonio Sports relies on our wonderful family of volunteers to tackle everything
from pre-event planning to the post-event wrap up.
San Antonio Sports has managed volunteers at five NCAA Final Four tournaments (three men’s and two women’s)
and numerous other NCAA regional and divisional championships. Every year, the organization manages 3,000-
plus volunteers who operate the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon, plus hundreds more for a full
calendar of sporting events.
The volunteer registration system also allows us to communicate directly with volunteers. The San Antonio database
for CONCACAF Gold Cup™ volunteers will increase with the added support of volunteers from Classics Elite, San
Antonio FC, local soccer clubs, teams, schools and organizations.

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8. CONCACAF GOLD CUP™ STADIUM
The Gold Cup requires a minimum 15,000 seats, 10 suites and/or VIP areas, and the ability to deliver a
premium broadcast platform for our media partners.
The Alamodome seating capacity is 63,037 not including the newly remodeled 52 luxury suites in soccer
configuration that will offer fans a VIP experience from the Club Level. All suites are furnished with new furniture and
carpet, flat screen televisions and custom artwork.

Club/Premium Seats
The Club Level is located on the fourth floor of the Alamodome, and provides access to all 52 suites, various VIP
areas and hospitality options in addition to the 6,560 general spectator seats.

ADA Seating
The Alamodome consists of 404 disabled seats and companion seats.

Stadium Date Availability and Exclusivity
Stadium should adhere to the following event blackout windows:

International Soccer Match - The stadium must agree not to host or promote any other international soccer
competition, exhibition, or friendly match from 30 days prior to its match date through 14 days after the match date,
inclusive.

Alamodome agrees not to host or promote any other international soccer competition, exhibition, or friendly match
from 30 days prior to its match date through 14 days after the match date, inclusive.

Building exclusivity – The stadium must agree not to host any other activity, of any kind, from six days prior to
its match date through two days after the match date. Further to this point, the stadium must inform of all other
activities being hosted by the stadium from 30 days prior to its match date through two weeks after the match date,
inclusive.

With regards to building exclusivity, the Alamodome agrees not to host any other activity, of any kind, from six days
prior to its match date through two days after the match date. Further, the Alamodome will inform the CONCACAF
of all other activities being hosted by the stadium from 30 days prior to its match date through two weeks after the
match date, inclusive.

Field of Play
The stadium may not host any events that risk the integrity of the playing surface minimum 10 days prior to the
event. For clarity, if the stadium’s surface is natural grass, the stadium must agree not to host any events that risk the
integrity of the playing surface or the possibility to deliver a pitch of international standard, free of any markings.

To mitigate any chance, the Alamodome will not host any events that risk the integrity of the playing surface
minimum 10 days prior to the event.

For clarity, the Alamodome will not host or conduct any events on the exclusively installed grass playing service prior
to any CONCACAF events.

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GOLD CUP STADIUM FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
List your stadium financial proposal based on the following guidelines and principles listed below:

1. A rent-free offer or preferred rent and expense rates.
Alamodome is committed to support the CONCACAF GOLD CUP with a Rent Free offer and will be responsible for the
purchase, installation of the turf/sod, field painting, and removal of the soccer turf utilized for this Event.

Building License Payment. In consideration for the LICENSEE to use the Alamodome as provided in this Agreement,
LICENSEE shall pay CITY a Building License Payment of $0. Services provided in Building License Payment,
reasonably necessary for the operation of the Alamodome for this Event, include: rental of stadium, ingress/egress
days, advance box office services, bike racks (as available), chairs (as available), tables (as available), in-house sound
equipment, in-house equipment, and utilities.

Other Services.Services not included in the Building License Payment include, but shall not be limited to, house
audio operator, event attendants, cleaning crew, conversion costs, housekeeping, maintenance, medical service for
patrons, overnight security, San Antonio Fire Marshals, San Antonio Police Officers Off-Duty Security, Supplemental
Security (T-Shirt Security), catering, insurance, LED video wall system/ribbon board operating staff, riggers, television
production, spotlight operators, box office services (day of event), scoreboard operators, game officials, locker
room supplies, soccer equipment, medical services for players, ambulance, security for players and officials, PA-
announcer(s), telecommunication systems and services, and other equipment, services, and staffing requested by
LICENSEE and not provided in Paragraph 4.1(a). LICENSEE shall be responsible for payment of these services as
required for the presentation of the Event.

2. A detailed list of all taxes and fees associated with ticket revenue including sales, city, county or other
(e.g. entertainment tax, facility fee) Taxes and Fees Associated with Ticketing at Alamodome.
Sales Tax – 8.25%
Facility Access Fee - $4 per ticket 2017 and $6 per ticket in 2019 and 2021
Tickets sold by credit card through the Alamodome Box Office – 4% fee

3. A detailed outline of expense assumptions including venue operations (Assuming a sold out event
lasting approximately 4.5 hours of play.)
Alamodome’s expense outline given a 4.5 hour sold our event:
Event Staffing - $28,500
Cleaning Crew(Pre/Event/Post) - $33,500
SAPD/SAFD - $25,500
Supplemental Security - $27,500
Telecommunication - $19,000 (Pending request)
Contingency - $100,000

4. The Alamodome will retain concession revenue.

5. Merchandise sales split of no less than 80 (CONCACAF/SUM) /20 (venue/concessionaire) for the event.
The Alamodome agrees to the proposed 80 (CONCACAF)/20 (Venue) split.

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6. Other revenue-generating opportunities and / or cost-saving assurances that can be made available to
the CONCACAF Gold Cup™.

Texas Event Trust Fund

San Antonio has extensive experience with the Events Trust Fund and helped create the original legislation that has
been successful at attracting major events like the NCAA Men’s Final Four® as well as many other championship
events.

In the late 1990s, San Antonio Sports and the City of San Antonio approached the legislature to find a way to attract
the Pan Am Games to San Antonio without having a fiscal impact on the state. A financing structure was put in
place to do that, specifically recognizing the special nature of attracting huge international and national events.
Appreciating the huge potential gain to the state from winning these events, the original legislation established
a trust fund financing approach that gathered the taxes considered a “gain” to the state and allowed the host
municipality to tap into those funds to attract the event. The approach was simple: Winning the event means
winning the taxes generated by the event so that sharing some (or even all) of that tax gain to get the event does not
fiscally burden the state.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup™ qualifies for the Texas Events Trust Fund (ETF). The ETF can be used to help pay select
costs related to preparing for or conducting the event. Based on a pre and post event economic impact study,
with data documenting visitation from out of state fans, the state will allow selected event related expenses to be
reimbursed to the venue or host. The Host committee will look at each qualified opportunity and may be able to
pass along a savings or absorb some of these expenses which traditionally the CONCACAF may be paying for.

6. MARKETING, ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND/OR OTHER SERVICES BEING OFFERED TO
THE CONCACAF GOLD CUP™

Local Market Relationships and Media Support
As a key member of the San Antonio host committee, San Antonio Sports has deep roots in the corporate and
media community. San Antonio Sports is committed to utilizing its good will and established relationships to create
marketing and advertising advantages for CONCACAF.

These programs may yield better rates, complementary coverage and stretch the CONCACAF advertising and
promotional dollars. San Antonio Sports is fortunate to have top level media executives supporting SAS’s mission
with significant added-value and in-kind media to support the events and programs that we provide for our city.
Below are examples of active members of the media who also sit on the San Antonio Sports Board of Directors. The
entire host committee is willing and ready to assist in creating awareness and ticket sales for the 2017 CONCACAF
Gold Cup™ and future SUM events:

Tom Cury Ray McCutcheon
President & General Manager EVP, Advertising & Marketing
KENS – TV (CBS) San Antonio Express – News

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Dean Radla Judy Rettinger
General Manager General Manager
KABB / KMYS / WOAI (FOX, NBC, CW) Time Warner Cable Media

In House Media, PR, Communications & Production Support
San Antonio Sports has significant in-house capabilities for public relations, governmental relations, earned media
support, media planning and buying, sponsorship development/sales/fulfillment, database and email marketing,
photography, videography and graphic design. All of these services will be available to help the GOLD CUP exceed
expectations for the event in San Antonio.

The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau will coordinate with the State of Texas Department of Economic
Development & Tourism to allow streamlined communication for GOLD CUP Teams and fans arriving from GOLD
CUP Countries, provide social media reach of the GOLD CUP to the 500,00-plus Visit San Antonio Facebook and
Twitter followers, promote GOLD CUP as a featured event on VisitSanAntonio.com to 5 million annual visitors,
create a customized microsite for use by the CONCACAF to promote San Antonio as a FUN destination for the 2017
CONCACAF GOLD CUP, provide housing management to manage leisure and travel bookings to GOLD CUP at no cost
to CONCACAF/SUM, and assign a Destination Services Manager to liaise with city staff and officials.

Unique Hispanic Community Engagement and Supporting Activations
San Antonio is culturally diverse with a 63% Hispanic marketplace, and it is critical to understand cultural history and
preferences to effectively engage this market segment. Al Aguilar serves as a San Antonio Sports board member and
CEO of Creative Civilization and has been recognized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History as
one of the “Godfathers of Hispanic Marketing.” He and his team will also assist in marketing efforts.

7. If the stadium does not have a natural grass field, the stadium’s proposed remedy to provide a natural
grass field, according to CONCACAF/SUM specifications
The Alamodome does not have a natural grass field. New for the San Antonio 2017 CONCACAF bid, the City will be
responsible for the purchase, installation, painting and removal of the natural grass field. This obligation represents
as much as a $300K value that the City is undertaking in support of bringing a CONCACAF event to San Antonio!

8. The use of luxury suites at best locations and other designated areas assigned for CONCACAF/SUM
hospitality at no cost (F&B charges will be additional), no incremental charges for cable, power, media Wi-
Fi, park-and-power plug-in or other production facilities and services.
The Alamodome will offer 10 best located suites. Ten suites will be provided for CONCACAF hospitality needs at no
costs. Two additional suites can be purchased at the discounted rate of $600 per game day.

Regarding incremental charges, while there are no building charges for the needs listed, without knowing the full
extent of CONCACAF needs, if major electrical work is required, a preferred electrician would have to be contracted at
the expense of SUM/CONCACAF.

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STADIUM OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
It will be the expectation of the CONCACAF Gold Cup™ that all stadium facilities and operations will
be provided, executed, and/or presented in a world-class and professional manner befitting a major
international soccer competition.
A. STADIUM SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
FIELD
1. Maximum field-of-play dimensions (width/length) available for an international soccer match (keeping
in mind a minimum of three yards of safety zone between the field-of-play and field advertising boards)
The Alamodome agrees and will support / provide the targeted field measurements of Length: minimum 105 m (115
yds.) maximum 110 m (120 yds.) / Width: minimum 68 m (74 yds.) maximum 75 m (80 yds.).
The Alamodome will only have soccer field marking(s). The field of play will have only the soccer field markings
provided by CONCACAF/SUM.

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105 PLAZA LEVEL
106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118

119

104 120

103 121

PLAZA LEVEL 102 122 128 PLAZA LEVEL
101 123 127
144 124
143 125 29

142 126
141
FIELD DIAGRAM 140
139 138 137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129

PLAZA LEVEL

SEATING, SUITES AND PARKING
1. Seating Capacity
In soccer configuration, the total seating capacity of the Alamodome is 63,037 (not including suites).

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ALAMODOME SEATING MANIFEST BY SECTION

PLAZA LEVEL CLUB LEVEL UPPER LEVEL
Section # of Seats
Section # of Seats Section # of Seats
101 612
102 796 201 120 301 601
103 882
104 441 202 144 302 647
105 640
106 640 203 144 303 647
107 431
108 700 204 117 304 645
109 777
110 690 205 130 305 293
111 667
112 468 205A 182 306 293
113 671
114 692 206 130 307 648
115 786
116 786 207 117 308 642
117 436
118 641 208 144 309 610
119 641
120 442 209 144 310 636
121 699
122 796 210 144 311 634
123 630
124 796 214 144 312 551
125 875
126 442 215 144 313 551
127 642
128 642 216 144 314 634
129 436
130 786 217 117 315 633
131 786
132 700 218 130 316 648
133 786
134 558 218B 182 317 642
135 782
136 698 219 130 318 648
137 777
138 700 220 117 319 293
139 431
140 640 221 144 320 293
141 640
142 441 222 144 321 645
143 882
144 796 223 120 322 647
Total 29,200
224 144 323 609

225 144 324 621

226 117 325 601

227 130 326 647

227C 182 327 647

228 130 328 645

229 117 329 293

230 144 330 293

231 144 331 647

232 144 332 642

233 144 333 647

234 120 334 647

235 144 335 645

236 144 336 621

237 144 337 621

238 144 338 645

239 117 339 647

240 130 340 609

240D 182 341 642

241 130 342 647

242 117 343 293

243 144 344 293

244 144 345 645

Total 6,232 346 647

347 609

348 621

Total 27,605

Grand Total: 63,037

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Club/Premium Seats – The Club Level is located on the fourth floor of the Alamodome, and provides access to
all 52 suites, various VIPS areas and hospitality options in addition to the 6,560 general spectator seats.

Suites - Newly remodeled, there are 52 luxury suites in soccer configuration that will offer fans a VIP experience
from the Club Level. All suites are furnished with new furniture and carpet, flat screen televisions and custom
artwork.

2. CONCACAF SUITES
The City of San Antonio will reserve ten suites for exclusive use by Gold Cup. Two of the ten will be located at
mid-field.

B A 12 12 A 16 16 A 16 A 16 B A
14 B 14
16 244 B 202 B 203
201 204
B 16
16

A

16 243

B
16

A
16

239 BA
14 16
AB
14 16 207

238 BA
16 16
AB
16 16 208

237 BA
16 16
AB
16 16 209

236 Four (4) – 12 Seat Suites BA
Forty-Two (42) – 16 Seat Suites 16 16
AB Two (2 )- 15 Seat Suites
16 16 Four (4) – 14 Seat Suites 210

235

AB
16 16

234

AB
12 12

233 BA
16 16
AB
16 16 208
BA BA BA BA BA BA BA
14 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 15

207 209 210 214 215 216 217
232 BA
16 16
AB
16 16 214

231 Four (4) – 12 Seat Suites BA
Forty-Two (42) – 16 Seat Suites 16 16
AB Two (2 )- 15 Seat Suites
16 16 Four (4) – 14 Seat Suites 215

A 204 230 BA
14 16 16
AB
B 16 16 216

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A 229 BA
16 15
16 AB
16 15 217
B 203

16

A

16

B 202

16

A

12 201
B

12

A 33

16 244

B
16

A

16 243

B
16

A

Alamodome Suite Manifest

Section Row Begin End Total Section Row Begin End Total
ES201A A Seat Seat 6 ES230A A Seat Seat 8
ES201B B 6 ES230B B 8
ES202A 1 6 ES231A A 1 8
ES202B 1 6 12 ES231B B 1 8 16
ES203A 6 6 ES232A A 8
ES203B A1 6 6 ES232B B 18 8
ES204A B1 8 ES233A A 18
ES204B 8 12 ES233B B 16
ES207A A1 8 8 ES234A A 18 8
ES207B B1 8 8 ES234B B 18 8
ES208A 8 ES235A A
ES208B A1 8 16 ES235B B 18 16
B1 8 8 A 18 8
8 8 B 8
A1 6 A 18
B1 8 16 B 18 16
8 8 A 8
A1 8 8 B 18 8
B1 8 A 18
8 16 B 16
A1 6 8 A 18 8
B1 8 8 B 18 8
8 A
A1 8 16 B 18 16
B1 8 6 18 8
8 8 8
A1 16
B1 14 16 16
8 8
A1 8 16 8
B1 16
16 16
A1 8 18 6
B1 8 18 6

A1 16 18 12
B1 6 18 6
8 6

14 12
8 8
8 8

16 16
8 8
8 8

16 16

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Alamodome Suite Manifest

ES209A A Begin 1 End 8 8 ES236A A Begin 1 8 8
Section RowB Seat 1 Seat 8 Total 8 Row B Seat 1 8 8
ES201A Section 16
ES209B A 1 6 166 ES230A A 1
ES201B B 1 6 6 B1
ES210A A 1 8 128 ES236B A 18 8
ES202A B 1 8 8 B 18 8
ES210B A 1 6 166 16
ES202B B 1 6 6 ES230B A1
ES214A A 1 8 128 B1
ES203A B 1 8 8 ES237A A 18 8
ES214B A 1 8 186 B 18 8
ES203B B 1 8 8 16
ES215A A 1 8 168 ES231A A 1
ES204A B 1 8 8 B1
ES215B A 1 8 186 ES237B A 18 8
ES204B B 1 8 8 B 18 8
ES216A A 1 8 168 16
ES207A B 1 8 8 ES231B A1
ES216B A 1 8 186 B1
ES207B B 1 8 8 ES238A A 18 8
ES217A A 1 8 168 B 18 8
ES208A B 1 8 8 16
ES217B A 1 8 186 ES232A A 1
ES208B B 1 8 8 B1
ES229A A 1 8 168 ES238B A 18 8
B 1 8 8 B 18 8
A 1 6 166 16
B 1 8 8 ES232B A1
A 1 8 148 B1
B 1 8 8 ES239A A 16 6
A 1 8 186 B 18 8
B 1 8 8 14
A 1 8 168 ES233A A 1
B 1 8 8 B1
A 1 8 186 ES239B A 18 8
B 1 8 8 B 18 8
A 1 8 168 16
B 1 8 8 ES233B A1
A 1 6 166 B1
B 1 8 8 ES242A A 18 8
A 1 7 147 B 18 8
B 1 8 8 16
A 1 8 185 ES234A A 1
B 1 8 8 B1
A 1 8 168 ES242B A 16 6
B 1 8 8 B 18 8
A 1 8 186 14
B 1 8 8 ES234B A1
A 1 8 168 B1
B 1 8 8 ES243A A 18 8
16 B 18 8
16
ES235A A 1
B1
ES243B A 18 8
B 18 8
16
ES235B A1
B1
ES244A A 18 8
B 18 8
16

ES229B A 1 7 7 ES244B A 18 8
B 18 8 B 18 8
15 16

No suites are privately owned by tennants or other stakeholders

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ADA Seating – The Alamodome consists of 404 disabled seats and companion seats. General admission and other
public and private viewing spaces

Alamodome ADA Seating Manifest

Section Row Row Seat Seat Seats
16
102 19 19 1 16 16
108 19 19 1 16 16
110 19 19 1 16 16
114 19 19 1 16 16
122 19 19 1 16 16
124 19 19 1 16 16
132 19 19 1 16 16
136 19 19 1 16 16
138 19 19 1 16 16
144 19 19 1 16 12
205 8 8 1 12 16
205A 8 8 1 16 12
206 8 8 1 12 12
218 8 8 1 12 12
219 8 8 1 12 16
218B 8 8 1 16 12
227 8 8 1 12 16
227C 8 8 1 16 12
228 8 8 1 12 12
240 8 8 1 12 16
240D 8 8 1 16 12
241 8 8 1 12 16
309 4 4 1 16 16
323 4 4 1 16 16
340 4 4 1 16 16
347 4 4 1 16 384
Total Seats

No seats are permanent, therefore the total number can be configured
as needed for ADA seats vs companion seats.

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3. Available Parking Walkway to Storm Drain Walkway to Storm Drain
ADA: 55 designated parking Convention Center Sunset Station
spaces in Lot A only
Lot A: 700 spaces Fire Hydrant Down Fountain Down 
Lot B: 900 spaces
Lot C: 1,150 spaces Key: Northwest Box Office North Stairs North Doors Northeast Box Office Fire Hydrant
Total capacity: 2,750 parking Accessible Ramp
spaces Tree and/or Tree Basin
Lamp Post on Base
4. Complimentary Parking Freestanding Lamp Post
350 parking complimentary
parking spaces will be made Plants
available to CONCACAF in Lot A
on the south end of the facility. Railroad Tracks
Interstate 37 / Highway 281 Access Road
5. Team Bus Parking Area
Team bus staging for loading Fire Hydrant
and unloading will be made Southeast Stairs
available in the loading dock to Lots B & C
on the south end of the facility. Accessible Ramp
Team bus parking will be in a
designated area in Lot A. Southeast Stairs
Bollards
6. Ambulance Parking Southeast Box Office
Ambulance parking throughout
the games will be in the loading South Doors
dock on the south end of the Southwest Box Office
facility. Bollards

7. VIP Drop-Off Area Southwest Stairs
VIP drop-off will be in a
designated area in Lot A at the Fire Hydrant
loading dock gate.

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FIELD EQUIPMENT
1. International equipment (i.e. goals, corner flags, including spare goals and flags). Please detail the goal
affixing capabilities of the stadium (sleeves in the ground, net posts, etc. if any)
Alamodome regulation goals provided to CONCACAF are Kwik Goal. Goals are weighted with sand, not sleeves in the
ground. Six regulation corner flags will be provided with weighted bases, made for turf fields.
2. Team and Match Official Seating – Must accommodate 20 members on each team and five persons on
the referee bench (including shields for both team benches and the fourth official bench). Bench shields
have to be transparent for viewing purposes.
Team seating will include two team benches and one officials’ bench. All benches will be shielded by a transparent
cover.

Futbol Fiesta - The host committee will work with CONCACAF to secure best below-market and preferred
rates including complementary space that will support the Futbol Fiesta. This space will be inclusive of
the Gold Cup sponsor and fan experience activation areas.
San Antonio has many locations suitable for Futbol Fiesta. Our proposed location for the Futbol Fiesta is the North
Plaza of the Alamodome. This newly remodled factily entry plaza is more than 170,000 contigous squre feet and can
be utilized free of charge.
Adjacent to the North Plaza, is Sunset Station. This uniquely, restored 10-acre facility and surrounding historic
district of St. Paul Square serves as a natural walkway for spectators visiting the Alamodome with both indoor and
outdoor space large enough to accommodate thousands of soccer fans throughout the Gold Cup. Sunset Station
hosts numerous, outdoor festivals every year for major events such as the annual Valero Alamo Bowl and the U.S.
Army All-American Bowl. The Host Committee is prepared to use existing relationship and established good will to
negotiate a below market rate at Sunset Station, though not completely complimentary the venue will be a perfect
setting for Futbol Fiesta!

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1-12. ALAMODOME ROOMS AND SPACES
The event level of the Alamodome is versitle and can be configured to meet the specific needs of the Gold Cup. Press boxes on
the 3rd and 4th level combined with a new 24,000 square feet multi-purpose room on the event level, will meet all technology
and media needs for the Gold Cup.

Rooms are
labeled and
color coded for
potential uses.

LEGEND
COMPETITION
MEDIA & PRESS
OPERATIONS

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13. Office Space
At no cost to Gold Cup the Alamodome will provide office space that is equipped with a high speed copier/ printer, internet,
chairs, and tables for a total of 6-8 people 8 days prior to the event and throughout the event.

14. Mobile Kiosks
Alamodome will provide space on the Alamodome’s North Plaza and adjacent parking lots for this Mobil Kiosk.

EVENT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTATION & BROADCAST ELEMENTS

Field Lighting
Alamodome will provide standard require lighting for all match dates, team practices, and television light checks. In full-broacast
configuration, the Alamodome provides 100 footcandles which equates to 1,000+ LUX.

Broadcast Truck Park and Power
Alamodome will provide Broadcast truck and power with no fee.

Free Internet
Alamodome will provide Internet at no charge

EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE

1. Two golf carts each able to accommodate two people and three golf carts each able to accommodate four-to-six
people (number may vary depending on venue layout).
a. Alamodome golf carts will be utilized by facility staff for operations. Any additional golf carts will need to be rented by
CONCACAF.

2. Furniture (tables, chairs, trash baskets, table skirting, curtain walls, barricades, platforms, etc.) for all offices and
spaces.
The Alamodome will provide all equipment and furniture listed as available. Any pipe and drape needs will need to be rented by
CONCACAF at a discounted rate through the facility’s vendor, Freeman Decorating.

3. Standard equipment and supplies (tables, chairs, trash cans).
The Alamodome will provide all standard equipment including tables, chairs and trash cans.

4. Standard high volume multi-function color printer / scanner / fax.
a. San Antonio Sports will work with Dahill to provide the printer / scanner / fax needs.

5. A minimum of 30 radios for operations on game day.
a. The Alamodome does not have the radio requirement. San Antonio Sports will offer up to 10 radios to support CONCACAF
needs additional Radios will need to be rented by CONCACAF.

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EVENT PRESENTATION AND BROADCASTING
1. Existing camera locations diagram below. Our stadium has hosted a reverse angle Soccer TV production – Mexico vs Korea.
2. Two new, High Definition Daktronics LED, 16mm Video Walls (pixel size 720x486).
Six Daktronics LED, 16mm Ribbon Boards (pixel size 48x1328) approximately 600’. Utilized for scoreboards, messages, and
advertising.
Full production facilities with associated equipment to include: five hand held sony cameras, 8 input switcher with internal
playback, Slow Mo Replay, PC Based Character Generator, and Adobe Premier Editing.
Three analog in-house closed circuit TV channels.
Three digital in-house closed circuit TV channels.
One high definition in-house closed circuit TV channel.
6. No fee for TV truck park, power, triax, audio, video cable usage or fiber connectivity.

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EVENT DAY STAFFING, SERVICES AND PROCEDURES

1. Staffing - Staffing levels will be based on size of the event and round awarded.

2. Ingress and egress plan - There are a total 54 ticket scanning entry points on equally distributed on both the north and
south sides of the building. Egress will utilize all plaza level exit doors.

3. Stadium security and crisis management plans – The 41 page Emergency and Evacuation plan has been submitted
electronically.

6. Ticket service operation, exclusivities (if any) and related fees (i.e. credit card processing). Ticket capabilities (i.e.
electronic tickets).
Related ticket and credit card processing fees:
Sales Tax – 8.25%
Facility Access Fee - $4 per ticket 2017 and $6 per ticket in 2019 and 2021
Tickets sold by credit card through the Alamodome Box Office – 4% fee

Ticket Services
The Alamodome is an exclusive Ticketmaster facility. There is a $2-per-ticket facility access fee and a 4% fee on all tickets sold
by credit card at the Alamodome Box Office.

7. Assistance in securing all necessary permits, waivers, approvals.
Host Committee will work with CONCACAF in support to secure all permit and approval needs. Alamodome and city staff will
assist in securing any necessary permits, waivers and approvals.

B. STADIUM EXISTING SPONSORS
1. The Alamodome is a clean venue for sponsorship. Currently there is no naming rights sponsor and no venue sponsors.
At this time, the Alamodome is a Pepsi venue and there is no exclusive pouring rights for alcohol.

The Alamodome AGREES to the following:

Agree - Ability to completely remove or cover field level signage (including existing LED panels) at no additional charge
(including walls and tunnel covers)
• Field level is defined as the area comprised of the field of play, lower seating bowl up to and including the first level LED

ribbon board.

Agree - Field boards/low-camera and ribbon boards exclusive use

Agree to provide - Exclusive use and programming of all digital assets available to the stadium (e.g. video boards, LED boards,
ribbon boards, any message boards on stadium premises, event presentation elements, public concourse monitors, public
address systems and/or any other digital fan point of contact) for promotional, marketing and sponsorship content
• The use of these assets will be at no additional cost (beyond labor cost)
• If venue has existing LED fieldboards, Gold Cup can use those boards at no cost. If Gold Cup chooses to bring in different

LED field boards, venue must remove and store existing LED field boards at own cost.
• LED system load-in must occur on MD-2.

Agree - No stadium or team sponsor activation in any public or private areas including concourses, plazas, suites, parking
lots, entrances/exits, and seating areas except for permanent signage located in non-camera view areas of stadium. Landmark

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sponsor areas in competing categories must be covered or removed at stadium’s expense (inclusive of all charging
stations with competing sponsors)
• Activation exceptions only with CONCACAF/SUM approval

Agree - Stadium sponsor signage within Gold Cup private areas must be covered or removed.

Agree - All beverages must be poured into unbranded cups unless specified by CONCACAF/SUM.
• Ability to use branded cups at CONCACAF/SUM discretion

Agree - Ability for Gold Cup payment services partner to display temporary co-branded POS materials at all ticket, retail,
and concessions locations.

Agree - Waived corkage, service or delivery fees for all product donations.

Agree - Right to serve Gold Cup sponsor donated product exclusively in all Gold Cup-controlled private areas (Field,
Hospitality, Suites, Press Box, Locker Rooms, Futbol Fiesta/Fan Zone, TV compound, etc.)

Agree - Ability to put car displays at gates or on concourse.

Agree - Ability to distribute 3oz. samples during Futbol Fiesta.

Agree - Ability to conduct product sales by Gold Cup Sponsors in Futbol Fiesta (for example mobile phone sales
(Sprint), beer (in conjunction with stadium concessionaire).

Agree - Venue must provide comprehensive ambush marketing plan (identification, communication, removal, etc.)

Agree - Public/Fan Wi-Fi capabilities both in-stadium and in Futbol Fiesta area.

C. OPERATIONAL EXPECTATIONS OF STADIUM

1. Alamodome agrees with the operational expectations as set forth by CONCAF in this Bid RFP, including:
• Facilities including field setup and rehearsals completed no later than 30 minutes prior to opening doors on
day of game

• Field of play setup for match day -1 (and match day -2 if necessary) official team training sessions

• Mandatory access to the field of play for 60 minute training sessions per participating team on match day -1 (and
match day -2 if necessary)

• For the Final, availability of the stadium for official production rehearsals during the two days before the final

• Availability of stadium for host broadcasting rights holder(s) up to two days before match day for live, on-site telecasts/
coverage

• Will adherence to policy limiting access to sensitive areas including field and locker room areas

• Provide remote setup and stadium access for non-official broadcasters on the two days prior to final (not on field or in
locker rooms)

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Event Safety and Security Requirements
Alamodome agrees that Safety and Security will be in the forefront of all the events under the control of CONCACAF/SUM and
should be given the highest priority.
C. STADIUM SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Alamodome and Host Committees agrees with CONCACAF/SUM will appointment a Soccer Security Agent (SSA) for the
Alamodome venue, to act as the single point of contact for all security related matters and will ensure that the venue security
officer is kept up to date with all changes and relevant tournament information.
Furthermore, the Alamodome supports the following:
Venues should adhere to a Unified Command model or be prepared to adopt one for the tournament.
Location of unified command post should be located within view of the stadium and have access/control to internal and
external CCTV cameras (i.e. Suite, Broadcast/Media booth or screened off media area)
Representatives from each of the following organizations should be included (Venue, security provider, police, fire/emt,
CONCACAF/SUM security and federal agencies as appropriate)
Alamodome will adhere to the following procedures and be observed for all events:
• Access and searching, including full screening and MLS Bag Policy
• CONCACAF/SUM security reserves the right to move to a clear bag policy at any time before the start of the tournament.
• Access for the fan fest area should be considered, based on the arrangements at the venue and the local Fusion Center Risk
Assessment.
• Credential Use/Issue by the CONCACAF/SUM.
• Alignment with CONCACAF on prohibited and permitted Items.
• Supporter group privileges (in consultation with the venue).
• Partner giveaways (in consultation with the venue).
• Alcohol management (the pouring of all alcohol and the removal of all bottle tops for soda and water).
• Alcohol management (High Risk games, the pouring of all drinks, including the provision for no outside disposable water
bottles).
• Alcohol management (cut-off times, in consultation with the venue).

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FIELD EVACUATION

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