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# Preparation

## First steps

### Organisation (country or city-level)

* Setup website as an information source for stakeholders, with documentation.
* Optional: create social media accounts, and share buzz!

### Partners

* Find and contact partners
* Create a short presentation or pitch to convince stakeholders

### Coaches

* Set up application forms
* Find and contact coaches

### Students

* Make overview of regional schools and courses
* Set up application forms
* Send application forms to schools
* Optional: find "student ambassadors" that will pitch oSoc to other students.
  * You can give them an ambassador "pitch pack" with a presentation, pitch, posters, stickers, a t-shirt etc. to give them a kick start.