The Desert Duel '24 Financial Transparency
In an effort to be as transparent as possible on the Desert Duel tournament costs, organizational fees, and expenses for venders, social event and hotel costs, here is a breakdown of an estimated costs to host the Desert Duel to its magnificence. If any profit comes from the tournament it will go to help build desert water polo, in and around the Phoenix area.
We hope to continue to grow the sport in a diverse and equitable way, connect the local community to the work ethic, dedicated time and effort to the betterment of oneself, through water polo and the positivity of that community.
EXPENSES
*(Final Costs for 2024)
| NAME | COST |
| USAWP Sanction | $60 |
| TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT (ECOMMERCE CRM) | $300 |
| MONA PLUMMER POOL RENTAL | $13,133.42 |
| USAWP REF | $13,244 |
|
Pedal Haus - The Social
|
$12,779.72 |
|
Other expenses
|
$2380.85 |
|
TOTAL |
$41,897.99 |
COST PER TEAM
| #0fTeams | cost/p/Team | TOTAL |
| 32 | 1200 | 38,000 |
| 6 | -50 ( Early discount ) | -300 |
| 2.9%-3.4% + .30 per transaction | Transaction fees | -1315.2 |
T-SHIRT SALES
| 26 | $10 profit | 260 |
TOTAL INCOME
| INCOME | 36,644.8 |
| EXPENSES | -41,897.99 |
Final Remaining Cost / Surplus
(not including time/effort/labor of volunteers and organizers )
| REMAINING BALANCE | -5,253.19 |
We took a major loss this year, and hope with rising costs of the pool space food and costs of living that we can continue to provide you with the quality of polo that you know and love in the following year. See you in 2025.
The tournament directors time and tournament staff were all volunteer position. Very much appreciated and necessary to run this comeback tour of the Desert Duel. Thank you to all those who attended and hope to see you all next year.
Any purchases of tournament merch by the great aiclothing will go to building the water polo community in Phoenix, the efforts to building diversity in the water polo community in and around Phoenix area and the desert cities.
Thank you for joining us, supporting the growth of water polo and helping build a more diverse and equitable sport.
