A Sponsorship Introduction to: The Dillon Open Regatta “The World’s Highest Regatta” Dillon Yacht Club – Dillon, Colorado
Mar 29, 2015
A Sponsorship Introduction to:
The Dillon Open Regatta“The World’s Highest Regatta”
Dillon Yacht Club – Dillon, Colorado
Sailing Demographics
Median Age: 46 yrs Age 25-54: 78% College Degree: 83% Post Grad. Degree: 40% $100,000+ Income: 77% Net Worth $1+ Million: 52% Net Worth $2+ Million: 31% Owns Home: 93% Owns 2+ Cars: 77%
Sources: KWRW Research, US Sailing Survey (9/06)
The Dillon Open is internationally known as “The World’s Highest Regatta” at 9,017’ above sea level.
A Major Fund Raising Event for DYC Junior Sailing Program• The DYC Junior Sailing Program advances personal sailing and
“life” skills through constructive 1-week courses to children of all income levels within and outside of Summit County. This is a tax deductible 501(c)3 organization.
A national and international event• Over 150 entries from 3 countries and over 18 states
National media coverage• Covered in local, regional news media• Photographs featured in international sailing magazines and
sailboat class magazines and calendars A long history
• Attracting world class sailing teams since 1973
Dillon Open Overview
Dillon Colorado is a rocky mountain summer playground paradise• Biking, hiking, fly fishing, shopping• Fantastic restaurants• Comfortable hotels and condo rentals
Daily events under the Big Top• Live entertainment & great food• Photography on display from racing• Family attractions• Silent auction• Family activities & fun!
Product display opportunities Hosted by the nation’s highest yacht
club – The Dillon Yacht Club
A Community Event
Two race courses Over 12 one-design racing fleets 2 full days of racing Over 4,000+ sailors and visitors 120 keel boats and 50
“Centerboard” boats racing Public spectator boats for
visitors/enthusiasts to watch the action up close
Clinics, class championships, sailing professionals draw additional attendance
On The Water
Past Sponsors
Alpine Bank Resort Quest Switchback Graphics
Audi of America Northwestern Mutual Helly Hansen
Jack Links Beef Jerky West Marine Kula’s Cafe
Air Tran Airways Colorado Spirits Vail Marriott
Hall Spars & Rigging Frankie’s Sail Shop Kwik Tek
Dillon Plumbing & Heating Thomas Taber & Drazen Holland & Hart
Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli Teleco of the Rockies Krystal 93 Radio
Arby’s Colorado Mtn. Express Colorado Print & Digital
BOA Construction Initial Tropical Plants Kaupas Water
Basil Doc’s Pizza Goslings Rums Dillon Marina
C.F. Williams Group Pug Ryan’s Steakhouse Town of Dillon
Summit Resort Group Dillon Ridge Liquors Haber Vision
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
TITLE SPONSOR: $12,000
• Event titled as COMPANY NAME Dillon Open Regatta• Company logo integrated to Dillon Open logo on all marketing and publicity at primary level• Event logo per above on bow stickers of all competitors• Official Race Committee flag on all race committee boats• Primary level recognition on Event Banners• Unlimited banner placement at event venue• Company logo on main sails of Junior Sailing program boats year round. • Display area at event venue.• Competitor bag inclusion • Company logo on Awards area “leader board” Year round exposure all club events.• Two spectator boat rides for 10 persons each ride. • Company logo on Classic 1955 Richardson Committee boat 24 days per year all race weekends.• Company logo on yacht club support boat (s)• Cocktail cruise aboard Committee boat.• Flags on Yacht club deck at all race weekends year round exposure.• Dinner tickets to Saturday night regatta dinner and complementary spectator boat access.• Recognition at event awards and sponsors special award Saturday dinner presentation.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
PRESENTING SPONSOR $7,500
• Logo included in official event name, Primary level exposure on all event references – ‘Presented by Sponsor Name’
• Premium location product display/sales and services at the event• Unlimited Sponsor banners and flags at venue• Competitor bag inclusion• Logo on Signal boat port and starboard bow (year round)• Sponsor logo on all committee boats (all courses)• Flags on Yacht club building (year round) • VIP table & complimentary wine at Saturday night regatta dinner• Recognition and Sponsors special award presentation at Saturday dinner• Complimentary race viewing rides
CORPORATE SPONSORS $5,000
• Two available
• Corporate name and logo at secondary level all event references• “Exclusive” Sponsor of Specific Events or services to be determined• Second Level Logo on all event references• Port and Starboard bow sticker on Signal Boat year round recognition• Lake/Race viewing aboard classic powerboat• Vip Table at Saturday dinner complimentary wine• Up to 3 Sponsor banners and flags at venue • Competitor bag inclusion• Option for display of products and services at the event• Recognition and sponsor special award presentation at Saturday dinner
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
OFFICIAL SPONSOR $1,000
• Recognition at awards and sponsorship trophy• 2 sponsor banners in the event tent• Logo identified at “official” at third level• Web page advertisement • Logo on event t-shirt• Competitor bag inclusion• Framed event photograph for display with sponsor recognition• Dinner Tickets to Saturday Night Regatta Dinner
SUPPORTING SPONSOR $500
• Recognition at awards and sponsorship trophy• Sponsor logo on all event posters, banners, letterhead, and media releases/verbal recognition throughout the event• Competitor bag inclusion• Sponsor logo featured on Official Web Site www.dillonopen.com with Link to corporate site
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Sponsorship Agreement
Company Name:_____________________________________________
Company Address: _________________________________________________________
Company Representative:____________________________________________________
Sponsorship Level/Amount: ___________________________________________________
(Title $12,000, Presenting: $7,500; Corporate : $5,000; Official: $1,000; Supporting: $500)
In exchange for the marketing opportunities and benefits listed in the Dillon Open Regatta Sponsorship Levels, I agree to the above sponsorship level and fee.
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Authorized Signature Date
PLEASE MAKE SPONSORSHIP CHECKS PAYABLE TO DILLON YACHT CLUB