2016 River Rat Sponsorship Opportunities

2016 Twin Cities River Rats
Water Ski Show Team
Sponsorship Information
Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………… Page 3
River Rat Fun Facts……………………………………………………. Page 4
2016 Sponsorship Opportunities…………………………………..... Page 5
Friends of the Rats……………………………………………………... Page 7
Three Year Contract &
Ad Book Sponsorship…………………………………………………. Page 8
Sponsorship Agreement……………………………………………… Page 9
Contact Information……………………………………………………. Page 10
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Introduction
We are the Twin Cities River Rats, the premier, family water ski show in Northeast
Minneapolis. We perform free, themed water ski shows every Thursday night between Memorial Day
and Labor Day on the Mississippi River. Each show brings about 2,000 attendees with upwards of
7,000 during our Aquatennial shows in July. We have been featured on Kare11, Fox9, and WCCO as
a great, free show for the whole family. We are also featured as one of the “Top 150 Fun Things to
do in the Twin Cities”.
The Twin Cities River Rats would like to thank you for your interest in supporting our 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization! Your sponsorship helps us achieve our goal of providing free, family
entertainment throughout the summer. Our team performs these free shows with just over 100
volunteer skiers and support personnel.
Our high-energy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme was a huge hit in 2015 all across the
Twin Cities. We placed 1st in the Midwest Regional tournament for the second year in a row, and
attended the National Show Ski Tournament for the third year in a row.
Inside this packet, you will find sponsorship packages for the summer of 2016. You will also
find more information about the team, a list of sponsorship opportunities and pricing, and a 2016
sponsorship agreement. We invite you to use our shows as your visibility next summer, and hope
you can include us in your 2016 advertising budget. The majority of our income comes from
collecting donations, as well as support from sponsors like you!
A representative from our team will follow-up with you in person, or by phone, within a few days. We
look forward to the summer of 2016, and thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Alexa Ernst, Marking and Promotions
The Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show Team
Ski.Riverrats@gmail.com
608-931-4503
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River Rat Fun Facts!
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The River Rats have competed at the National Show Ski Tournament a total of 6 times.
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There have been over 15 weddings throughout the years from members who met on the team.
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We have 70+ water-skiing members and 40+ non-skiing members helping behind-the-scenes.
Our shows wouldn’t be possible without the sound crew, concessions team and award-winning
boat-driving team!
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The team currently boasts a fleet of 6 towboats, 3 pontoons, 1 large front dock, and a jump.
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The longest any of our members has been a part of the team is 23 years!
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We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit team.
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We make our own costumes, and write our own themed-shows.
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One of our skiers was selected to represent Team USA at the World Show Ski Tournament in
2014, and another one in 2016!
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We use over 50 miles of rope in each ski show! That’s a lot of rolling ropes and possible
knots!
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5 of our members have water-skied professionally around the world in places such as Tommy
Bartlett Show in Wisconsin, Sea World in Texas, Universal Studios in Japan, and LEGOLAND
Florida. They’ve also water skied in countries including: Australia, China, Germany, Jamaica,
Lebanon, and the UK!
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2016 River Rat Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship
Package &
Pricing
Description
What’s included?
What better way to show your support than
becoming a “Friend of the Rats”? Any donation of
$20 and up will get your name in the ad book in
order to show your support.
Friends of the
Rats
$20 and up
Dock
Sponsorship
$500/space
(4’x1.5’ space), or
a 8’x1.5’ space for
$1,000
-Get your name listed
in the ad book
The dock is placed front and center, and is one of
the most seen pieces of equipment. The dock
remains in the water even when the Rats are not
practicing, or performing shows. On top of the
2,000+ spectators at shows, this allows for a lot of
advertisement to the hundreds of runners and
walkers that pass the ski site during the summer.
-Logo placed on dock
for the entire summer
Base Tier
$1,000
-Logo on t-shirt
-Logo & company
name on website
-Ad in ad book
(1/4 page)
Second Tier
$1,250
-Everything from base
tier
-On-shore banner (setup at all home shows)
2016 River Rat Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship
Package &
Pricing
Description
The River Rats wouldn’t be able to ski without our boats.
Your company will be displayed on the side of one of our
boats, along with the opportunity to set-up a display table at
one of our shows.
Top Tier
$1,500
Promote your company at one of our shows! The River Rats
will dedicate a show just for you, and your company will be
displayed on the bow of one of our boats all summer.
Tow Boat
Sponsorship
$2,000
Have your company be front and center of all the high flying
action as skiers perform flips and jumps during our jump act
of our shows.
Jump
Sponsorship
$3,000
What’s
included?
-Everything from
base tier
-Boat sponsor
(side)
-Opportunity to
set-up
display/table at
shows
-Everything from
second tier
-1 dedicated
show to promote
your company
-Opportunity to
set-up
display/table at
shows
-Boat sponsor
(bow)
-Everything from
second tier
-2 dedicated
shows to
promote your
company
-Opportunity to
set-up
display/table at
shows
-Logo placed on
jump for the
entire summer
Friends of the Rats
Just a $20 donation will get your name in
our ad book for the 2016 season!
As we continue to strive to
provide free, family entertainment in
the Twin Cities, we rely on donations
and sponsorships to help with our
expenses. We look to our friends and
family to help show their support of
the Twin Cities River Rats.
What better way to show your support than becoming a “Friend of the Rats”?
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with tax-exempt status. Anything you give is
tax-deductible! Please let us know if you would like a receipt.
Name (as you want it listed)
Email Address
Thank you for your support!
Questions? Please contact Alexa Ernst at ski.riverrats@gmail.com, or call 608-931-4503
Amount
Interested in a three year sponsorship opportunity?
Commit to a three year sponsorship for the Twin Cities River Rats and
receive the following:
 Be a partner of the best kept secret in the Twin Cities for the next three years, and reserve
your sponsorship spot for all three years
 Receive an invoice for your sponsorship before the end of the calendar year
 Keep your sponsorship stickers from year to year (if applicable to your sponsorship packet;
i.e. sticker for the side of the boat, or on the front of the dock)
 Be locked in to this year’s pricing rate for the sponsorship packet of your choice
Ad Book Sponsorships
Not interested in one of our sponsorship packages, but would still like
your company to support the River Rats?
Promote your company in our ad book.
Ad book location
Back cover
Price
$1250.00
Inside front, or inside back, cover
$1000.00
Full Page 8 ½" W x 11" L
$800.00
Half Page 8 ½" W x 5 ½" L
$400.00
Quarter Page 4 ¼" W x 5 ½"L
$200.00
Eighth Page 4 ¼" W x 2 ¾" L
$100.00
Friends of the River Rats
T-Shirt Sponsorship*
$ 20.00 or more
* All advertising over $500 will receive logo
on team shirt
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$1000.00
Sponsorship Agreement
2016 Twin Cities River Rats Sponsorship Contract
Business Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ___________
Contact Name: _______________________________________ Title: ________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SELECTION
Type of sponsorship: __________________________________ Cost: $____________________ Three year contract? __ Yes __No
Type of payment:
_____ Check being mailed
High-resolution logo:
_____ Electronic copy attached
_____ Invoice needed
Sticker for sponsorship needed?
_____ Yes*
_____ Disc enclosed (if mailing packet)
_____ No
_____ Check enclosed (if mailing packet)
_____ Will email to ski.riverrats@gmail.com
*When applicable, the sponsor agrees to pay (in full) the charges for stickers or banners. This is in addition to the cost of the
sponsorship package listed above.
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
The Twin Cities River Rats Show Team is authorized to create and run a sponsorship ad for the party named above. The named party
has the option of providing the team with a camera or computer-ready sponsorship ad but will be subject to content review. The
team has the right do decline any sponsorship at any time. When time permits, proofs will be sent as pages in the ad book are
completed. Corrections can be made at that time. The sponsor agrees to pay (in full) the amount indicated in this contract, and
where included, to pay for printing charges for stickers or banners.
Please make checks payable to: Twin Cities River Rats
The River Rats are a 501(c)(3) organization.
____________________________________________
Business representative name (print)
_______________________________________________
Signature
Date
____________________________________________
TCRR representative name (print)
_______________________________________________
Signature
Date
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PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM BY MARCH 31ST, 2016 TO:
Ski.Riverrats@gmail.com or mail to
Twin Cities River Rats
c/o: Sponsorship Team
P.O. Box 582163
www.tcriverrats.com
Minneapolis, MN 55458-2163
Contact Information
Please contact Alexa Ernst, Marking and Promotions, with any
questions or concerns.
Mail
Twin Cities River Rats
P.O. Box 582163
Minneapolis, MN 55458-2163
Email
Alexa Ernst
Ski.Riverrats@gmail.com
Phone
608-931-4503
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