World Lacrosse Championships 36 - Sign-Up, Host Bids, Etc.

[Sarzonia]

NationStates's longest running international lacrosse
competition is back. Throughout its storied history of 35 editions, 22 different nations have conquered to lift the most sought-after trophy in the sport, bringing pride to their nations and forging their own legacies. Cosumar and Sarzonia have the most medals of any team in history and Sarzonia and Abanhfleft have the most gold medals in the history of the sport. Will Sarzonia or Abanhfleft add to their dynasty or could your nation be next?

Post here to sign up for the tournament or bid to host. Being a traditionally smaller competition, the WLC is a great tournament for newer hosts to build their resume, but some experience with scorinators such as xkoranate and RPing on this forum is highly recommended.

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Sign-ups (28/??)
1. Sarzonia
2. Squidroidia
3. Kohnhead
4. Northwest Kalactin
5. Banija
6. Sylestone
7. Cassadaigua
8. HUElavia
9. Kriegiersien
10. Qasden
11. Hayvnwilde
12. Vangaziland
13. Baker Park
14. Abanhfleft
15.Qzvarkian Qaz
16. Mapletish
17. Juvencus
18. Saint-Domingues
19. Space
20. Smosh games
21. Cascadia Empire (puppet of Northwest Kalactin)
22. St. Saratoga
23. Natanians and Nosts
24. Flexanewmega
25. Silvedania
26. Royal Kingdom of Quebec
27. Silver Beach (puppet of Banija)
28. Soldera (puppet of Sarzonia)

Host bids (2/2)
1. Banija
2. Sylestone

[Sarzonia]

Yus.

[Squidroidia]

In.

[Kohnhead]

I'm back

[Northwest Kalactin]

Once again.

[Banija]

We are in.

[Sylestone]

I am here

[Cassadaigua]

Sure!

[HUElavia]

Here I am!

[Kriegiersien]

Oh yes.

[Qasden]

Cats!

[Havynwilde]

Havynwilde.
imagine losin to havynwilde n da idlo championship

[Vangaziland]

Vangaziland signs up. I’m feeling closer and closer to writing again.

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

ja!

[Abanhfleft]

Defending champions will defend the championship. Or crash out in the group stages again, whichever works.

[Qzvarkian Qaz]

The least likely LaCrosse team is here.

[Mapletish]

Sign us up!

[Juvencus]

Okay

[Saint-Domingues]

We shall join.

[Space]

sign up

[Sarzonia]

We currently have 19 sign-ups for the next edition. Space's sign-up has been updated in the OP.

We still do not have a hosting bid.

[Smosh games]

in

[Cascadia Empire]

Puppet of Northwest Kalactin in.

[Northwest Kalactin]

Puppet of Northwest Kalactin in.

yes

[Banija]

Banija WLC 36 Host Bid

The Olympic Committee of Banija is officially submitting its bid to the international lacrosse community to host the 36th edition of the World Lacrosse Championships.

Banijan National Information

The Kingdom of Banija is a country that classifies itself as a semi-constitutional monarchy. A nation that is proudly a member of Atlantian Oceania, it is led by the Kabaka(which translates to King), and the current monarch is Kabaka Mwanga. The Kabaka, alongside with the Waziri(translates to Foreign Minister), whom he picks and dismisses solely at his pleasure, is the Head of State and responsible for the country's foreign affairs. Upon reaching age 25, the Isebantu(Crown Prince), becomes the Waziri by constitutional right. The current Isebantu is Isebantu Mutungi. The full list of members of the Royal Family can be found here.

Kabaka Mwanga ascended into power after the assassination of his father, Kabaka Albert III during World Cup 82 Qualifying. This is, of course, a government with an elected element. The elected unicameral legislature is the Lukiiko(Parliament), and the Lukiiko is responsible for governance of domestic affairs. The Katikkiro(Prime Minister) is elected by the Lukiiko. Currently, there is an elected right-wing coalition that holds a majority in the Lukiiko and rules the country. The present Katikkiro Is Kobe Aziri.

Due to the massive influence of Puritan Mormonism in this nation, they are relatively socially conservative. Abortion in this country is outlawed unless the mother's life is in danger, and polygamy for males is legal. The church's Universal Call to Motherhood, which teaches that the destiny of each and every woman is to give birth to children and raise faithful Puritan Mormons, has heavily shaped the nation's view on the role of women in society, forming the basis for Banija's prior sports gender segregation laws in the first place. Consumption of alcohol and the recreational use of marijuana in Banija is legal. Due to Mormon tradition, however, the purchase/sale of coffee products is illegal within Banija- however, the consumption is not. Fans and teams an ddelegations are allowed to bring in their own coffee products as long as they are declared at customs, where it is then taxed per pound. Any attempt or effort to sell the product, however, can and will result in arrest.

Most people in the country speak both Olusanke, the local dialect, and English. There is a smattering of Korean spoken within the country, thanks to Banija's Quebecois roots. Banija's currency is the shilling. The exchange rate to the NationStates Dollar is 200 shillings to 1 NSD. Conversion kiosks will be available at all hotels and at airports to exchange your money, as well as any banks. However, using the NSDs directly to purchase items is only guaranteed at stadiums and hotels- vendors outside of stadiums or hotels are not required to accept NationStates Dollars. Fans are also advised that street vendors will only take cash, according to Banijan law- as an issue of security to prevent against credit card theft.

Of course, Banija is on its way to developed country status. This is thanks to a recent discovery of large oil deposits in Hangaza, there is movement within the country on building better infrastructure. There has been heavy investment in Istria's public transportation system by the Regional Transit Corporation in the leadup to the games, with better roads and systems being built. One of Banija's unique public transit systems within cities is via the boda boda. The climate of Banija has a lot of natural rainforest and jungle, which means that there is no winter, only wet season and dry season. Temperatures generally range at their coldest around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and at their hottest around 110 degrees Fahrenheit. For the duration of the Games, average high temperatures will range from 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Banijans have a tendency of being relaxed about time. While, of course, things like flights and matches will run on time, this is something that is observed generally, especially at restaurants. It is considered standard to arrive about 15-20 minutes late for a restaurant reservation, which is something Banijan authorities would like to make note of for travelling fans and visitors to the country for this tournament. This is very true for hangouts with Banijans, dates, weddings, etc... Within the country.

In terms of food, Banijans are very heavy meat eaters, and you'll find plenty of chicken, goat meat, beef, pork, and turkey options on your localized menus. In terms of non-meats, popular staple foods are jollof, matoke, Chapati, a rolex, and samosas. Strictly vegan restaurants within the country, outside of Istria and Busukuma, are almost non-existent, though of course you'll find non-meat options everywhere.

Lacrosse is generally considered the "fifth" sport in Banija, behind soccer and gridiron(which are the clear cut top two), then basketball, and then slightly behind baseball. Banija has a very proud history at the WLCs. In 14 appearances, we have reached the final twice, the semifinal on five occasions, and have reached the knockout stages in 13 of their 14 attempts, only missing the knockouts in WLC 29. With club lacrosse also fairly popular in the country, Banija is expected to enthusiastically welcome the WLCs back to Banija for the first time in 7 tournaments.

Stadium Information

All games, both group and knockout, will be played in Banija. We will make use of Banijan Lacrosse League stadia and other professional standard stadia in Banija. Kizza I Field in Herzegovina City, Banija's only lacrosse specific stadium, will host the Final.

Format

All formats are Double round robin for group play, and single elimination in the knockout stages. All games, of course, will be played in Banija.

20 teams: 4 groups of 5. Top three from each group will advance to the knockout stages. Group winners will be ranked 1-4 and earn a bye to the quarterfinals. Runners up ranked 5-8, Third place teams ranked 9-12, and shall compete in the Round of 12.

24 teams: 6 groups of 4. Top two from each group plus the best 4 3rd place sides will advance to the knockout stages. That is where the seeded knockout stage bracket will be drawn, with group winners ranked 1-6, runners-up ranked 7-12, and third place sides ranked 13-16.

28 teams: 7 groups of 4. Top two from each group plus the top two 3rd place sides will advance to the knockout stages. The group winners shall be ranked 1-7, runners-up ranked 8-14, and third place sides ranked 15-16. That is where the knockout stage bracket will be drawn.

32 teams: 8 groups of 4. Top two from each group will advance to the knockout stages. Group winners ranked 1-8, runners-up ranked 9-16. That is where the knockout stage bracket will be drawn.

Hosting Experience

World Bowl XXXIV
World Bowl XXXVII
25th International Basketball Championships(co-hosted w/ Filindostan)
28th World Lacrosse Championships
29th World Lacrosse Championships(co-hosted with Razenthuria)
67th Baptism of Fire(co-hosted w/ Qasden)
76th Cup of Harmony(co-hosted w/ Xanneria)
Conferences in multiple seasons of both the NSCAA and the NSCF
Multiple seasons of the IDLO
World Cup 83(co-hosted with Equestria)
World Cup 81(co-hosted w/ the Federation of Free Republics)
AOCAF LVIII(co-hosted with Baker Park)
XIV Summer Olympiad(co-hosted with Liventia)
AOCAF LXII

Scorinating Method

I will be using version 0.3.3.of xkoranate, with the NSFS formula xkoronate style additive style modifiers. A roster shall be eligible for one full day's RP bonus. RP bonus shall be cumulative across the duration of the tournament.

Tiebreakers

1) H-2-H Goal Difference
2) Goal Difference
3) Goals For

Other OOC Information

My cutoffs will be between 9:30 and 11 PM EST.

I'm ready for any and all questions.