FAQ’s

What is athlete sponsorship?

Athlete sponsorship is the process by which a company supports an athlete in his or her endeavors as an amateur or professional competitor. When most people hear about sponsorship, they envision multi million-dollar deals. However, fortunately for all athletes, the multi million-dollar deal is not the common scenario in sports sponsorship. Sponsorship can instead involve Discounts, Free Products or Services, Expenses Paid or Subsidized, Entry Fees Paid, Performance Bonuses, and/or Salary. You frequently see competitive athletes wearing team jerseys, riding team vehicles, and sporting team-edition equipment - this is partially how sponsors are identified.

What do you want to see in my sponsorship proposal?

It is helpful to see some personal background information pertaining to your sport, a race resume, tentative race schedule, and sponsorship proposal. Think of your proposal as a creative writing assignment, not just a fact sheet. Sponsors read a lot of proposals and welcome those that are both informative and fun to read. Let them know what's unique about you and how you can have a mutually beneficial relationship

Resume Information:

* Cover page/letter of introduction.

* Personal background and contact information.

* Full Name

* Birth date

* Mailing address

* Phone number

* Email address

* 2007 race schedule and goals.

* What goals do you wish to accomplish in your sport .

* Chronological history of key race results/ratings for the 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003 season.

* How long you have been competing in your sport .

* What other activities you participate in.

* Copies (not originals) of any media coverage that you have received.

* Race photos (not originals) if available.

* One or more lifestyle photo(s) (can be school photo)

* One or more action photo(s)

* List of present and previous sponsors.

* Details of what you contribute to your sport besides racing.

* A written paragraph on why you would be a great ambassador for ______.

Upload photos?

1. Go to Main account page

2. Go to “My Profile”

3. Click “Profile Photos”

4. Browse for photo

5. Give photo title

6. Click “Submit” to upload photo.