Sponsorship Opportunities
2008 Skate America offers a unique opportunity for you to be part of the most prestigious and most exciting figure skating event to grace the shores of Puget Sound. Just 16 months prior to 2010, the eyes of the world will begin to focus on the most watched event of the Winter Olympics – figure skating and also on the Pacific Northwest as future hosts to teams and spectators alike.
Sponsorship opportunities can take many forms, including Value In Kind donations and services.
We recognize that each sponsor is unique and we are committed to provide the best partnerships possible. Corporate Sponsorships range from our title “Presented Locally” sponsors to our Bronze contributors. Individuals can also contribute through our “Skate America Champions Club” program. We invite you to participate at the level that fits your needs and goals. All corporate and community sponsorships can be designed from scratch. Just ask!
Benefits for our Partners
As with any investment, we recognize that your contributions need to be matched with the best value we can provide that meets your goals. To some, this means logo awareness in our advertising campaigns; to others it means tickets and an athlete meet-and-greet reception for employees. Below is a template of benefits that can be tailored to fit your needs.
| Presented Locally $100,000 |
Gold $20,000 |
Silver $10,000 |
Bronze $5,000 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Seating | 100 VIP Weekend All Session Packs | 25 VIP Weekend All Session Packs | 10 VIP Weekend All Session Packs | 5 VIP Weekend All Session Packs |
| Opening or Closing Banquet | 20 VIP Tickets | 6 VIP Tickets | 2 VIP Tickets | 2 VIP Tickets |
| Pre session VIP Reception | 10 VIP Passes per session | 4 VIP Passes per session | 2 VIP Passes per session | |
| Official VIP Gift Packs | 20 Gift Packs | 6 Gift Packs | 2 Gift Packs | 2 Gift Packs |
| Logo recognition in newspaper ads | √ | √ | ||
| Logo recognition in event ticket flyers | √ | √ | √ | |
| Logo recognition in posters | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Concourse area signage | √ | √ | √ | Name recognition |
| Outside video screen recognition | √ | Individual event sponsors | ||
| Jumbotron recognition | √ | |||
| “Fan Fest” Displays | Prominent display position | Display position | Booth or Table Display | Materials can be distributed |
| Name recognition in radio promos, press releases | √ | √ | ||
| Official souvenir program | Full page color ad & cover recognition | Full page color ad | Half page color ad | Quarter page color ad |
| Name on event tickets | √ | |||
| Logo recognition on volunteers | √ | √ | ||
| In ice Logo | 501(c)3 only | |||
| Sponsor recognition and links on Skate America Website | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Sponsorship of individual events | √ | |||
| Medal presenters | √ | √ |
Fan Fest
Fan Fest is an awesome opportunity for our sponsors, spectators, athletes, official delegation and community to share in the spirit of this competition. Housed in the Grand Ballroom of the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, adjacent to the Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, this space will be turned over to our sponsors to create, display, and share their messages. This area will be accessible to everyone – ticketed and non-ticketed alike.
What do we need? Value in Kind Donations
- Sponsor for our Officials dinner – interesting location, dinner and short entertainment for 50-75
- Sponsor for our Closing Party - to be held in the Tulalip Resort Hotel and Casino Ballroom, theme can be chosen, late night buffet and lots of fun for approximately 250-300
- Officials and Athletes gifts (75 Officials, 60 athletes)
- 6 shuttle vans- Oct. 22-26, 2008 (15 seat) can display logos, ads – different sources is fine
- Motor coaches – for specific runs to the Officials dinner, Closing party, etc.
- Twelve vehicles for U.S. Figure Skating Staff, ISU Dignitaries – Oct. 22-26, 2008
- Two official Skate America cars for up to one year’s service. Advertising preferred.
- 200 local parking spots – media, volunteers, etc.; can be from various lots.- Oct.22-26, 2008
- Sponsor for our “In Schools – I want to Skate!” education campaign.
- Sponsor for pole banner displays in Everett and/or surrounding communities.
- Sponsor for Everett and Community Transit bus wrap-around displays.
- Sponsor for highway billboards.
- Medical supplies and personnel. A sponsorship partner must be a medical center as we require on-site physicians/nurses and physiotherapy staff.
- Paper and office supplies; shipping and postage; printing for posters, flyers, invitations,
- Volunteer apparel – vests and mock turtlenecks; LOC jackets
- Food for athletes in rink hospitality rooms, volunteers room, media room, officials room
- Wine and spirits (hospitality rooms, officials dinner, closing party)
- Computers, x-Box, Wiis, Play Stations, pinball machines, etc. for athletes lounge
Sponsorship Contact:
For more information regarding Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Laura Lee or Steve Baker at steve@productionsports.com or by phone (425) 361-2739.
In addition, a complete sponsorship package is available by downloading the Adobe PDF document:
Sponsorships and Friends of Skate America