BALMY BEACH CANOE CLUB CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Outline 1.What is the Balmy Beach Canoe Club? 2.Sponsorship 3.Benefits

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Balmy Beach Canoe Club: Our History In 1903 the land at the foot of Beech Avenue was donated and a racing canoe club was founded on the site in For over 100 years now, the Balmy Beach Canoe Club (BBCC), has served Toronto, the Beach community and its amateur athlete members. Balmy Beach Canoe Club is a legend.

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Balmy Beach Canoe Club: Part of Canadas Athletic History BBCCs Roy Nurse won gold and four bronze medals in sprint canoe at the 1924 Paris Olympics. Jim Mossman, coached Canadas Olympic Canoe Team four times. Beach won the overall National Championship five times and many National gold medals in canoe and kayak sprint racing Junior Ladies C4 Canadian Champions

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Balmy Beach Canoe Club: Mission The Balmy Beach Canoe Club is a non- profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of sprint canoe and kayak racing in the Beach community. The Clubs goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable, recreational and/or competitive environment, for members of all ages and abilities. Programs are designed to develop both the physical and mental strength of individual members while encouraging team and Club spirit.

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Balmy Beach Canoe Club: Facts about Sprint Canoe-Kayak Winner of 25% of the Canadian Olympic medals - Athens 2004 Most medals won for Canada in Olympic 61 clubs, spread around 56 cities in Canada Organized in Canada since 19th century The Canadian Association started around renamed: CanoeKayakCanada

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Balmy Beach Canoe Club: Facts (suite) Ontario / Quebec regattas: 400 to 500 participants each National Championship: over 1000 participants National Masters Championship: over 500 participants Dragon Boats Festivals: 500 to several thousands people

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Balmy Beach Canoe Club: Facilities On the water training at Ashbridges Bay Canadian and European made high performance boats (cost $2000-$16,000) Gym at The Balmy Beach Club house

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Balmy Beach Canoe Club: Programs Competitive racing in eight age categories (from Atom, age 8 to Masters, age 25 +). Aspiring athletes – immediate access to year-round training facilities, – professional coaching, – friends and support in racing canoes and kayaks Summer sports camp for children ages 8 to 12 Dragon Boat challenge added in 2005 – Beach-Piranhas team – Renting boats to outside teams – Part of our « outreach program » in high schools

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Balmy Beach Canoe Club: Race Events More than 10 regattas per season 45 participants to National competitions in participants to CANMAS Dragon Boat: 60 participants Piranhas-Beach Dragon Boat team: 20 members

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Balmy Beach Canoe Club: Benefits to the Community & Local Athletes Healthy living through regular physical activity in a recreational or competitive environment; A community where young and old can find peers; Participation in local, regional, provincial and national races from May to October; The possibility of being part of the Provincial, National and the Canadian Olympic Team.

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Sponsorship: Your message to the community Giving back Investing in Canadas youth « Our company is a successful / profitable organization capable of providing substantial contribution to the community » Promoting healthy living Developing Canadian athletes

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Sponsorship: Have Your Message Heard Recognition in printed material Race programs – 200 per race event Newsletter Website - Flyers & banner for events: Beach New Years day run High school dragon challenge Community fundraisers Golf Tournament Club Dances and social events Beach Easter Parade

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Sponsorship: Exposure Exposure at up to 10 regattas Year-round visibility on the popular Beach Boardwalk (thousands of visitors daily) Recognition on your own premises Use of Balmy Beach Canoe Club name in your communications

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Benefits: Bronze Sponsor Commitment One time or multi-year commitment Please inquire for financials Benefits 1.Certificate of Appreciation 2.Recognition in all printed material (newsletter, race programs, event flyers) 3.Recognition at Awards Night (sponsors list) 4.Sponsors billboard at regattas and events 5.WEB site sponsors billboard 6.Name on single boat covers

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Benefits: Silver Sponsor Commitment One time or multi-year commitment Please inquire for financials Benefits Bronze sponsor benefits, plus: 1.Framed Certificate of Appreciation 2.Corporate logo on single boats

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Benefits: Gold Sponsor Commitment Multi-year sponsorship Please inquire for financials Benefits Silver sponsor benefits, plus: 1.Corporate logo on team boat & boat cover 2.Company name/logo on chosen pieces of the clubs clothing 3.Plaque 4.Sponsors board – at boat house Practice facilities

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: Benefits: Platinum Sponsor Commitment Multi year commitment Please inquire for financials Benefits Gold sponsor benefits, plus: 1.Logo on War Canoe and travel cover 2.Framed BBCC racing jersey and/or team photo 3.Awards night: speaking opportunity & product display 4.Permanent trophy in your name 5.WEB site banner

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: THANK YOU! Make a difference in your community Support amateur athletes Get recognition for your organizations involvement Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Sponsorship coordinators: Mr. Rob Cook: x2470 Mr. Jean Reeves: The next step Would you like to be a sponsor ? What is your Corporate approval process ? Need more info / meeting ?