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Sponsorship and Support
Thank you for your interest in helping make Team UCAN2’s dream a reality. We sincerely appreciate all support, whether it’s in the form of private donations or corporate sponsorship. As a registered charity, a tax-deductible receipt is issued for all contributions.
Sponsorship Benefits
Team UCAN2
guarantees public exposure for our valued sponsors. We foresee a three year, performance-based, sponsorship program that will ensure that we meet or exceed our sponsor’s expectations.
From 1990 to 2004 there have been twenty-four published articles and two television documentaries following David and John’s sailing ventures and successes. Given our established relationship with the media, combined with our drive to ensure as much exposure as possible, we envision that our success on and off-the-water will attract public exposure that will benefit our valued sponsors.
Our success in attracting positive media exposure for our sponsors is essential if we are to continue to qualify for funding for subsequent years. You don’t pay unless we perform according to your expectations.
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Sponsorship Target Markets and Exposure
 Team UCAN2 can provide interested corporations with substantial media exposure in the Greater Victoria area. Examples of our past performance and media coverage follow this section. This exposure is not only seen and read by the public at large but, in particular, to those involved in sailing and boating activities.
Our team has strong ties in the sailing and boating print media in Western Canada, and in the Pacific Northwest through Pacific Yachting, The Boat Journal and 48 Degrees North boating magazines. The team will also generate national exposure by representing Canada’s national sailing authority, the Canadian Yachting Association. Boaters are an excellent target market.
Team UCAN2 is comprised of high achieving sailors who also happen to have disabilities. In addition to this being an inspirational human interest story, medical related businesses could benefit from association with our team. Furthermore, businesses that are interested in promoting a positive community image will benefit from sponsoring our team.
Our team’s commitment to give our valued sponsors as much public exposure can be summed up in two words: over deliver. Corporations wanting to get exposure in this market are encouraged to consider being a sponsor.
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Team’s Past & Projected Media Exposure
Past sailing ventures have attracted significant media attention for more than 15 years. The team has had numerous print media articles and two television documentaries since 1991. Our exciting new Paralympic effort is the perfect opportunity for sponsors to benefit from the positive publicity and media coverage that our sailing campaign will generate. A number of articles, with exciting pictures have been published since the initiation of Team UCAN2.
As the long list below proves, past sailing ventures attract significant media attention...
- Pacific Yachting, boating magazine, June 2006, Victoria Disabled Sailors Top Canadian Qualifying Regatta
- 48 Degree North, Pacific Northwest boating magazine, November 2006, Paralympic Sailors Tune New SKUD18
- Royal Victoria Yacht Club, monthly newsletter, front cover and article, Team U CAN 2 & Team Raven Report March 2007
- Canadian Forces Sailing Association, monthly newsletter, April 2007, Team U CAN 2 Coming On Strong
- Northwest Yachting Magazine – SKUD 18 – May 2007
- Oak Bay News, municipal newspaper, Friday May 25, 2007, Able Olympians
- The Columbia Valley Pioneer – June 8, 2007 –“True Grit”
- The Boat Journal, boating magazine, November, 2007, On the Path to the Paralympics
- Victoria Times Colonist, Jan 25 2004, Going For Gold
- CHEK TV Go Program Sep 2003, Feature Story – Victoria Sailing Foundation
- Times Colonist, 2002, At The Helm
- The Boat Journal, Oct 2002, The Foundation, winner of Division 2
- Times Colonist, Feb 3 2002, Fleet of Dreams
- The Boat Journal, Jan 2002, Victoria Sailing Foundation
- Focus on Women Magazine, 2001, Sail Through Adversity
- Shaw Community TV, 2001, Documentary – Victoria Sailing Foundation
- Times Colonist, 2001, Grassroots Sailing
- The Boat Journal, Feb 2001, Dreaming of Olympic Gold
- Pacific Yachting, Feb 2001, Grassroots Sailing
- Pacific Yachting, Feb 2001, Spreading the Word by Sail
- 48 Degrees North sailing magazine, Victoria Classic Boat Festival
- North Island Gazette, Sep 20 2000, Voyage Turns Dream Nearly Into Reality
- Times Colonist, Sep 1 2000, Foundation seeks to share joy of sailing
- Times Colonist, Aug 22 2000, Circumnavigation Promotes Foundation
- The Boat Journal, Apr 2000, Olympic Dreams
- RVYC Newsletter, August 1999, cover photo Nanaimo Snake Island Regatta
- Whidbey Island Race Week News July 23, 1997 Close But No Gold At Paralympics For Cook And Team Orca
- Pacific Yachting Racing West, Sept 1997, Stop Your Whining And Just Sail The Boat
- Pacific Yachting Racing West, May 1997, Puff$
- Pacific Yachting Racing West, April 1997 Win Races – Have Fun
- Times in Gainsville GA, Sep 1996, Great Britain Takes Yachting Gold
- Times in Gainsville GA, Sep 1996, Great Britain, Canada Sail For Gold In Finale
- Times Colonist, May 27, 1991, First Yacht To Finish Juan De Fuca Race
- Times Colonist , April 1990, Ties Top Spot at THRASH Regatta
Our exciting new Paralympic effort is the perfect opportunity for sponsors to benefit from the positive publicity and media coverage that our sailing campaign will generate.
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Sponsorship & Support Levels
There are a number of levels of support listed below. These levels have been designed to best suit the capability of the sponsor.
Higher levels of support include all lower level benefits as well.
Supporter $20 – $249
- Name listed on team’s website
- Invitation to team fundraising and appreciation events
- Email updates on team’s progress (if desired)
Bronze $250 – $499
- Name listed on poster at team functions e.g. Racing Seminars, Fundraising Auction and Parties
Silver $500 – $999
- Inspirational presentation to sponsor’s employees or audience of choice
- Invitation for company representative to speak at team functions
- Framed team photo as a thank you to display at your business for your customers to see your community involvement
Gold $1000 to $2499
Platinum $2500 or more
- Name and/or logo on the lower portion of mainsail or on boom
- Name and/or logo on team clothing where rules allow
- Name and/or logo at team events
- Afternoon sailing excursion with team members for up to ten employees or friends to learn the basic of sailing.
- For those sponsors contributing $5,000 or more, their company’s logo will appear on one of our spinnakers which will provide highly-visible exposure.
Title Sponsor $15,000 for 2006 and renegotiable for 2007 and 2008
- Prominent name and/or logo on mainsail and spinnaker
- Name and/or logo on Team’s printed material
- Name mentioned in press releases, media articles and interviews
- Prominent name and/or logo on team clothing where rules allow.
- Four employees or friends of your choice to go sailing in Paralympic two person boat with team members. Additional 12 employees or friends to go on a cruising sailboat to watch fellow employees/friends sail with team members
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How to Become a Sponsor
Corporations or individuals have several ways to support Team UCAN2. Please let us know the level of contribution you feel is appropriate for you or your company.
Corporate Sponsors
Corporate sponsors can provide monies or in-kind contributions in return for receiving promotional and advertising exposure. Your contribution is 100% tax deductible as a business expense.
Download the Sponsorship Package (PDF 1 MB).
Cheques should be made out to: Team UCAN2.
Mail to:
Team UCAN2
3067 Earl Grey St.
Victoria, BC V9A 1W8
How to Contribute as a Supporter
Private individuals or organizations can support the team through making a tax-deductible charitable donation. If you do not require a tax receipt, cheques can be made out to Team UCAN2.
Charitable Revenue Number: 13046 3649 RR0002
Canada Revenue Agency Website: www.cra.arc.gc.ca/charities
Cheques should be made out to:
DSA BC Victoria (In the Memo area, please refer to “Team UCAN2”)
Mail to:
Team UCAN2
3067 Earl Grey St.
Victoria, BC V9A 1W8
Items or services in-kind are valued at fair market value, the actual retail list price.
More information and ways to help
If you are interested in volunteering or supporting with our Paralympic Sailing Campaign, please feel free to contact us. Volunteers are needed in sailing and travel companions and fundraising.
If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you!
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Our Valued Sponsors and Supporters!
Title Sponsors:
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Angel Accessibility Solutions. One of British Columbia’s primary providers of overhead lift solutions, and as of 2004, expanded to include Washington State, Oregon and California. Angel Accessibility offers a range of solutions for patient handling and injury prevention, including equipment and environmental control options. |
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Houle Electric. Houle Electric has been operating successfully in B.C. since 1944. They provide customers with a broad range of electrical contracting services which will meet their needs. |
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Tippet-Richardson Limited. Tippet-Richardson was founded in 1927, with its primary goal to provide high quality residential and commercial moving services in the Toronto area. Since that time they have expanded their services across Eastern and Western Canada, as well as Overseas Moving. |
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Platinum:
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Harrison McKay Communications, Invermere, BC. Your full-service web, print and advertising design agency. |
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3WAN Inc. Networking analysis and management solutions. |
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the ROHO group Since its founding nearly 35 years ago the ROHO Group, sales, marketing, and product development functions have been focused upon the three distinct market segments of medical seating, support surfaces, and consumer products (non-medical applications). ROHO improves quality of life. Whether you sit in a wheelchair, on a motorcycle or in the cab of a big rig, ROHO products provide protection and comfort. |
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Gold:
Silver:
- Connoisseur Catering
- Prince Of Whales Whale Watching
- Westport Marina
- Golden West Yacht Charters, Sandy McMillan
- Picture Perfect Gallery, David Trace
- Aileen Martinez
- Tom Ryan
- Ocean Promotion
- Tacktick/Ocean Equipment
Bronze:
- Bosun’s Locker
- Unity Business Machines
- Associated Sheet Metal
- Tops & Bottoms Marine Repairs
- Forest Lumber & Cooperage
- Trim Your Taxes Business Service, Cheryl Nitchie
- ElMolino Foods, Calgary
- Associated Sheet Metal
- Bob Down Meadows Marine Surveyors
- West Marine
- Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd.
Supporter:
- Metal Supermarkets
- Superior Marine Service
- Kaman Industrial Technologies
- Trotac Marine Ltd.
- Palliser Printing
- Killer Whale Photography, Mark Malleson
- Leitch & McBride Sails
- Arlene Knutsvig
- Trims & Treasures
- Tops & Bottoms Marine Repairs
- Bob Britten
- Jeff Eckard
- Alex Fox
- Bob Bentham
- Carol & Darryl Hughes
- Scott Plastics Ltd
- Dean Joanisse
- Compass Rose Nautical Books, Sidney
- Bay Cottage Wineries
- Gordie Hohert
- Family Chiropractic - Invermere – Drs. Swallow & McArthur
- Prospect Lake Golf Course
- Grandma Lil Bentham
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