CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Alpine Skiing Alpine skiing is a "lifetime sport", encouraging skiers to participate at all ages. Skiing and snowboarding currently represent a $5 billion North American industry. Nearly five million Canadians enjoy alpine skiing, and more than two million ski six or more times per year. The average age of alpine skiers is 28, and young adults (18-34) represent 43 percent of the market. The percentage of active skiers earning more than $75,000 has increased for the past three consecutive years.
Alpine Ski Racing In many respects, alpine ski racing is the quintessential Canadian sport. Few Canadians will forget the World Cup and Olympic successes of the "Crazy Canucks" and their ability to inspire the country. Today, many young Ontario skiers look for a way to emulate the skiing prowess of our present greats: Allison Forsyth; Melanie Turgeon; Ed Podivinsky and Thomas Grandi- even if only in their minds! At a time when some competitive sports have been tainted by scandal, alpine ski racing stands out as a sport that provides young Canadians with opportunities to pursue their Olympic and World Cup dreams and their personal goals in a healthy, supportive environment.
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Keys to Success Lake Superior Division Alpine serves the region of Dedicated volunteers is the proven recipe for any successful community group and Volunteers make up the Board of Directors who steer the organization through the maze of planning and co-ordinating of still more volunteers who make up the various committees responsible for fundraising events (bingos, socials, golf tournament, "Ski Swap", tree planting, telephone book delivery, etc.), organizing and staffing over 20 annual races, program development (hiring of professional coaches and planning), and all promotions (newsletter, media releases, WEBSITE, and reporting of results, etc.).
Need for Sponsors The tireless efforts of the Lake Superior Ski Division's volunteers and the community's support of its events are, unfortunately, not quite enough to totally fund the Division's expenses. The purchase of new or replacement safety fencing and other race safety equipment, ski race gates, panels and bibs all cost thousands of dollars each year as well as professional coaches salaries and athlete's travel expenses. While all participating athletes pay a program registration fee, sponsor participation is required to keep the programs affordable for everyone. Rewards for Sponsors By participating in the In recognition of our sponsors, we offer opportunities to feature their corporate logos on such things as race bibs, race gate panels and fencing, vehicles, signs, team suits and publications. Many local and out of town spectators attend our events spending meaningful dollars within our community. Sponsors appreciate this exposure and patronage. Also, the media is always encouraged to attend races and frequently corporate logos receive valuable television and print exposure. Sponsor Specifics Currently, the $100 - $500 are recognized as Friends of The Division $501 - $2000 are recognized as Bronze Sponsors $2001 - $4000 are recognized as Silver Sponsors $4001 - $6000 are recognized as Gold Sponsors $6001 or more are recognized as Platinum Sponsors
For More Information We envision your Company as a sponsorship candidate and should you be interested in offering such assistance, we would like to hear from you. Please contact any one of our board members for information on how you can be a part of our worthwhile program. A sponsorship form is included for your convenience. Co/Chairs – Clark Blumberg Cblumberg@bearskinairlines.com Carole Zawacki c.zawacki@tbaytel.net Our home Page on the World Wide Web is located at
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Cheques to be made payable to Co/Chairs – Clark Blumberg Cblumberg@bearskinairlines.com Carole Zawacki c.zawacki@tbaytel.net
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