SEBASTIAN — This is the annual large paddling race on the beautiful St. Sebastian River. It is for competitive and recreational paddlers, kayakers, canoers, paddle boarders, and all non-motorized water sports enthusiasts.
Races will be organized by age and skill level and are being coordinated by the Florida Outdoor Center.
A fun, family day will be complete with food, entertainment, raffles, and prizes. People are welcome to race, or come cheer on their friends and enjoy the festivities.
When: November 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Proceeds will go to a local non-profit, By the River, Indian River County’s new, independent residential community for low-income seniors. BTR is giving seniors the best possible chance to age in place with joy, purpose, and camaraderie.
As an event sponsor, you will receive prominent exposure while giving back to your community.
Sponsors are needed at many levels; from providing monetary support for a successful event, to in-kind donations and services, as well as donating gifts, prizes, and giveaways.
Depending on the level of giving, sponsors will be mentioned in promotional materials, including ads, and photo-op coverage.
We invite you to join our team, and thank you for your support.
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum Level Sponsors: $5,000
This includes cash and/or in-kind contribution of the same value. Business name will be listed as a partner sponsor, large size logo for your business printed on the race t- shirt, display available during race for product and/or advertising for your business, your business logo with a link on the race webpage, and mentions in press releases, ads, and photo-op coverage.
Gold Level Sponsors: $2,500
This includes cash and/or in-kind contribution of the same value. Expect to receive medium size logo for your business printed on the race t-shirt, display available during race weekend for your product and/or advertising for your business, your business logo with a link on the race webpage, and mentions in press releases, ads, and photo-op coverage.
Silver Level Sponsors: $1,000
This includes cash and/or in-kind contribution of the same value. Expect to receive small size logo for your business printed on the race t-shirt, your business logo with a link on the race webpage, and mentions in press releases, ads, and photo-op coverage.
Mike Beck Challenge: $1,000
Expect to receive naming rights to the race, name on t-shirt, in print on all fliers, and mentions in press releases, ads, and photo-op coverage.
Kids Race Sponsor: $1,000
This includes cash and/or in-kind contribution of the same value. Expect to receive naming rights for this portion of the race, name on t-shirts, in print on all fliers, and mentions in press releases, ads, and photo-op coverage.
Goodie Bag Sponsor: $1,000
This includes cash and/or in-kind contribution of the same value. Expect to receive name/logo on the goodie bags, material inside the bags, name on t-shirts, in print on all fliers, and mentions in press releases, ads, and photo-op coverage.
Bronze Level Sponsors: $500
This includes cash and/or in-kind contribution of the same value. Expect to receive business name listing on race t-shirt and on race webpage, as well as mentions in press releases and photo-op coverage.
Friend of By the River Level Sponsors: $200-$499
This includes cash and/or in-kind contribution of the same value. Expect to receive listing on website and mentions in press releases.
In-Kind Donations will be accepted for the following:
water • fruit • printing of fliers, posters, t-shirts • trophies • sound system • advertising • raffle items valued at $25+
For all of the sponsors: On the day of the event, we will display a list of all contributors on-site.
Sponsorship Agreement
___Yes, I want to be a sponsor of Up the River with a Paddle
_____Platinum Level _____Gold Level _____Silver Level _____Mike Beck Challenge
_____Kids’ Race _____Goodie Bag _____Bronze Level _____Friend of By the River
_____In-Kind Donation Item or Service
Name of Sponsor Organization:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone: Cell:
Email: Website:
By the River requests logos and sponsor materials by October l5, 2012.
For sponsorship information, please contact Bhagavati Hausman by phone at (772) 913-5144 or by email at BHagavatidas1008@yahoo.com.
Please send company logos by email to Sita Gange at SitaGange@BytheRiver.org.
Please send completed registration forms to By the River, 11065 Ganga Way, #311, Sebastian, FL 32958.
For more information, please call By the River at (772) 913-5144 or Florida Outdoor Center at (772) 202-0220.