[Libertas Omnium Maximus]

IDUFC Host Bid

Libertas Omnium Maximus

Nation Name: [nation]Libertas Omnium Maximus[/nation]

Host City: For logistical reasons, we do not intend to host the entirety of the championship in one city (as most cities don't have more than two or three full-sized stadiums). There will be a total of four groups during the "group stage" of the tournament (see "plans for championship"). Each group will play their games in one of four cities: Litudinem, Perra, Iustita City, or Lumeniola. The Quarter and Semi-final rounds will be hosted in Litudinem and the Grand Finals will be hosted in Perra. Transportation and Jetlag shouldn't be a concern as all of the host cities are located in the same timezone and transportation for players and team staff will be provided by the government of Libertas Omnium Maximus.

Brief Description of City/Cities:

Litudinem is the capital of Libertas Omnium Maximus and the second-largest city in the nation. It is home to dozens of "must-visit" destinations including the National Museum of Modern Art, the Presidential Garden, Eden Tower (the tallest building in Libertas Omnium Maximus and one of the tallest in the world), NatuticaLand (an underwater-themed amusement park), and the Maximusian War of Independence Museum. Since it's the capital of the nation, Litudinem is also home to some of the most important and influential individuals in the world, including President Brown and Chancellor Milnton. In terms of facilities, Litudinem is home to the largest association football stadium in the nation, which has a max capacity of 91,050 spectators. It also has a smaller sports center (which can serve as a football stadium) that has a maximum capacity of 38,297 spectators. Litudinem International (LTD), Litudinem’s largest airport, is equipped to handle and service even the largest of planes meaning that most teams will be able to have a direct flight into the nation.

Perra might seem like an odd choice for host city since it is hardly a sprawling metropolis (Litudinem has about twice as many people). Although the city considerably smaller than the other three host locations, Perra happens to be the founding location of the Maximusian League of Association Football (MLAF). Football is easily the most popular sport in Perra and, as such, the city has nearly a half-dozen facilities capable of hosting IDUFC matches. Aside from having more than sufficient facilities, Perra is home to the MLAF Hall of Fame, one of the most popular locations for tourists in the entire province. Perra also has a mid-sized airport capable of receiving most continental flights.

Iustitia City was an obvious choice for host city. For one thing, it’s by far the biggest city in the entire nation. It’s also home to several association football teams including the Iustitia Jets (A minor league team) and the Iustitia Classics (The 2019 MLAF champions). To top it all off, Iustitia City happens to be the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the entire nation. Visitors to Iustitia City can visit its stunning beaches, ancient cathedrals, dozens of art and historical museums, and the city’s world-famous 950 acre “Touch of Grace” park. Logistically, Iustitia City is perhaps the best choice of all to host the IDUFC since it has one of the most subway systems in the nation and a massive international airport (IUS)

Lumeniola may be the last city on our list but it is certainly not least. Lumeniola is regarded by many to be the single most visually stunning city in the entire nation. It boasts impressive architecture, beautiful views of the foothills surrounding the city, and a vibrant nightlife that will ensure players enjoy their time off the pitch just as much as they enjoy their time playing. Due to its relatively high altitude, Lumeniola experiences much cooler summer nights than many of the other cities in the nation. This breeze should help players stay cool on the pitch. In terms of transportation, like any other large city, Lumeniola has a fairly large airport capable of receiving most flights.

Description of Host Nation's Football History: Historians are not 100% sure when Association Football really came to Libertas Omnium Maximus. There are several photographs dating back to the 1910s depicting children playing the game. As such, we can say for certain that football has been a sport in our nation for at least a century. With that said, the game remained more of a pastime than a professional sport until the 1930s when the National Football Association was founded. At first, the league only consisted of eight teams and was based exclusively out of Perra but would begin adding new teams in the following years. By the 1950s, the league consisted of 12 teams, many of which were from as far south as Chesterton. Recognizing the nation-wide interest in football, a much more centralized and well-run organization was founded in 1956. It came to be known as the Maximusian League of Association Football and quickly became the preeminent football league in the nation. Today, that same organization is still the premier football league in Libertas Omnium Maximus. It consists of 32 teams, with each team playing exactly one match against every other team in the league during seasonal play. The top 8 teams from seasonal play progress into a post-season single-elimination tournament, culminating with a championship final. The winner of the MLAF Championship game is awarded the Gold Pike Trophy, arguably the most prestigious award in any Maximusian sport.

Scorinator Used for Championship: Despite the fact that it is less sophisticated than Xkorinator, I will be using www.leaguesimulator.eu to scorinate the entirety of this championship. The simple truth of it is that I find League Simulator to be much more user friendly than Xkorinate. A wise man once said that "simple is better" and I took that saying to heart when choosing a method of scorination. League Simulator is also highly functional and will more than adequately serve our needs. I'll be setting the tournament on semi-random to ensure that every participant has a fighting chance, even if they very poorly allocate their points (see "plans for championship). In addition to the semi-random settings, ill be running the championship as a 16 team + 4 group World Cup tournament. From what I can tell, this is the setup that will work best with our region.

Plans for Championship: As I said in "Scorinator used...", I will be running the championship as a semi-random-16-team+4-group-World-Cup. This means that the 16 participants will be placed into groups of four at the start of the tournament. Each team will play every other team in their group. After all the teams have played, the best two teams of each group will move into a single-elimination tournament. Ultimately, the team that is never eliminated will be this year's victor. Due to the limitations of the scorination method, there will not be a looser's bracket or a wild card system (which would be unnecessary with 16 teams anyway).

As far as announcing the scores go, I will write up a short paragraph for each match describing it's highlights. I will also list the score and any penalties incurred during the course of the game. During the group stage, every team will play once a week (8 games per week). During the knockout stage, I'll only run one stage per week (so, 4 games for the quarter-finals, 2 games for the semi-finals, and one game for the finals). In total, the tournament should last a total of 6 weeks.

Regardless of who gets to host. I am super excited to be taking part in another IDUFC. Good luck to all. I'll see you on the pitch!