CCGRA - A THREE YEAR MARKETING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

2009 IGRA Convention - 2010 CCGRA Sponsor - 2011 CCGRA 1st Annual Rodeo
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Sponsorship opportunities for convention are listed below. You can pay online now using PayPal.

The Central Canada Gay Rodeo Association is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing special interest organizations in Canada. Founded in 2006 the association already has over 90 members and has been recognized as a member organization of the International Gay Rodeo Association. (IGRA)

In 2008 the CCGRA competed in several rodeos across North America, ran two sold out Trail Rides in the GTA, held over a dozen bar outreach nights, hosted a very popular Year End Dinner and Pub Crawl and attended the IGRA 2008 Convention in New Orleans; inviting participants to the 2009 Annual IGRA Convention in Toronto November 13 - 16, 2009.

In 2009 the CCGRA is competing in several rodeos across North America, will again host local Trail Rides and pub nights, hosted a 3 day camping weekend and will welcome over 300 International cowboys and cowgals to Toronto for the IGRA 25th Anniversary Silver Convention.

The CCGRA is looking to develop relationships with sponsors over the next 3 years in order to be able to put on a brilliant 2009 Convention which should enable us to host the First CCGRA Rodeo in 2011. We invite you to be a sponsor for all the events the CCGRA hosts and attends in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

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The Convention is an annual event that has in attendance the leadership of the 25+ IGRA member associations from across North America. The Rodeo will be the first of its kind in Eastern Canada and will be a 3 day event potentially attracting over 400 out of town visitors to the event, over 4000 spectators to the competition and GALA Saloon/Hoedown...and potentially thousands more through innovative media coverage..

We are pleased to have the Black Eagle, the Barn and Gladamans Bar as our first sponsors and the Marriott Bloor Yorkville as our host hotel. The hotel is located in the trendiest shopping district in Toronto and only steps from the Gay Village at 90 Bloor Street East. We also very much appreciate our numerous product and trade sponsors.

Sponsorship opportunities are listed here; however, we will work with you to tailor a "special sponsor package" that meets your specific needs.

Sponsors should contact Peter Calabrese, by email at sponsorship@ccgra.ca to discuss and/or arrange your involvement.

A SALE/SPONSORSHIP IS NOT FINAL OR GUARANTEED UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY PAYPAL OR CHECK. ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO CCGRA.

A sponsor’s logo may be included on the official poster, official programs, official rodeo clothing and accessories, and other printed materials. Please contact us to discuss possible inclusion of your logo so you can achieve maximum value for your sponsorship.

 

Our Sponsorship Programs

Convention Sponsor

You can pay online now using PayPal.

What can we say about Convention sponsors...other than the fact that they are VITAL to the Convention’s success...and we need them! This is the 25th Anniversary of this event...join us and be a part of creating history!

We are doing our best to recruit local bars and businesses to support us. Unfortunately as we all know, times are tough. We are therefore turning to you...our fellow IGRA chapters and members to help us to throw a great Convention.

If each IGRA association and individual can step forward at a level that is possible/comfortable for them it will make a huge difference. (We ended up as a Program sponsor for the New Orleans Convention last year and a buckle sponsor for two rodeos in our Region to show our support...even though we had less than $1,000 in our bank account!) If you are a group, IGRA Chapter, business or valued individual supporter, please consider one of the following levels of sponsorship. **All Sponsors will be recognized on our sponsor signage**

$15,000 Presenting Sponsor
This sponsor will receive 8 tickets to the Saturday Dance, choice of location for a full page ad in the Convention program, listing as Presenting Sponsor on the cover of the Official Program, high rotation banner ads on the CCGRA Website, Invitations to the wed night VIP reception and recognition throughout the Convention and Dance.


$5,000 Event Sponsor
This sponsor will receive 6 tickets to the Saturday Dance, 2nd choice of location for a full page ad in the Convention program, listing as Event Sponsor on the cover of the Official Program, high rotation banner ads on the CCGRA Website, Invitations to the wed night VIP reception and recognition throughout the Convention and Dance.


$1,000 Sunday Lunch Sponsor
$1,000 Saturday Hoe-Down Sponsor
These sponsors will receive 4 tickets to the Saturday Dance, a half page ad in the Convention Program, listing of support in the Program, a banner ad on CCGRA Convention website pages and recognition throughout the Convention.


$800 Convention Program Sponsor (Will receive recognition in Program as Program Sponsor)
$800 Pub Crawl Sponsor
$800 Saturday Lunch Sponsor
$750 Thursday Royalty Competition Sponsor
$750 Friday night Royalty Step-Down Sponsor
These sponsors will receive 2 tickets to the Saturday Dance, a half page ad in the Convention Program, listing of support in the Program, a banner ad on CCGRA Convention website pages and recognition throughout the Convention.


$500 Saturday or Sunday Breakfast Sponsor (2 sponsors are needed)
$500 AGM Internet Sponsor
$500 Hospitality Suite Sponsor (3 nights are available to be sponsored)
These sponsors will receive 2 tickets to the Saturday Dance, a quarter page ad in the Convention Program, listing of support in the Program, a banner ad on CCGRA Convention website pages and signage recognition throughout the Convention.


$300 Coffee Break Sponsor or Comparable Recgonition(Only 7 coffee breaks are available to be sponsored)
$200 Convention Supporter
These sponsors will receive a quarter page ad in the Convention Program, listing of support in the Program, recognition on the CCGRA Convention website pages and recognition throughout the Convention.

Another way to support the CCGRA and Convention is to place an ad or greeting in our IGRA SILVER ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM. If you wish to express your support...advertise your company (or services) or perhaps if you wish to promote your bid to host the 2010 Convention...hint, hint...our rates are as follows.

The Inside front cover and Inside back cover are $400.00.
Full page ad is $150.00
Half page ad is only $100.00.
Quarter page ad is $75.00

If you are interested in supporting us you can do so online or email us at sponsorship@ccgra.ca and we will get back to you.

Thanks for your support!!!

Platinum

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $27, 000 (2009 - $15000, 2010 - $2, 000, 2011 - 10,000)

(Limit 2 non competing - Exclusivity $30,000)

2009 Season

  • Premium high rotation sponsor banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • Opportunity to present Presidents Award - CCGRA Volunteer of the year - (includes award)
  • Platinum Sponsor in all ads in rodeo publications and in quarterly news letter (LOGO must be provided by sponsor)
  • Listing on CCGRA 2009 Competition/Event Banner
  • Public acknowledgement as a Platinum Sponsor at all CCGRA 2009 Events
  • Opportunity to have Sponsor’s (max 2" X 4") Patch on all CCGRA Competition Shirts (all patches require board approval and must be provided/paid for by sponsor)

At 2009 IGRA Convention

  • CCGRA/IGRA Delegate Bag Sponsors
  • Product or flyer Insert in CCGRA/IGRA Delegate Bag
  • IGRA Royalty Competition Sponsor - including public acknowledgement at event
  • Cover Position (Inside Font / Outside Back Cover - Full-page ad in convention program
    (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Sponsor of Convention Delegate ID Badges and convention ribbons
  • IGRA Convention Gala Saloon/Hoedown - 8 tickets
  • Listing on IGRA Convention Banners

2010 Season

  • Premium high rotation sponsor banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • Opportunity to present Presidents Award - CCGRA Volunteer of the year - (includes award)
  • Platinum Sponsor in all ads in rodeo publications and in quarterly news letter (LOGO must be provided by sponsor)
  • Listing on CCGRA 2010 Competition/Event Banner
  • Public acknowledgement as a Platinum Sponsor at all CCGRA 2010 Events
  • Opportunity to have Sponsor’s (max 2" X 4") Patch on all CCGRA Competition Shirts (all patches require board approval and must be provided/paid for by sponsor)

2011 Season and CCGRA 1ST RODEO

  • Premium high rotation sponsor banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • Opportunity to present Presidents Award - CCGRA Volunteer of the year - (includes award)
  • Opportunity to have Sponsor’s (max 2" X 4") Patch on all CCGRA Competition Shirts (all patches require board approval and must be provided/paid for by sponsor)
  • CCGRA Barn Burner Hoedown - 8 tickets
  • Full PAGE color ad and text listing as 2008 Platinum Rodeo Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter (will run from receipt of sponsorship through year) (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Listing on CCGRA 2011 Banner

At 2011 Rodeo

  • 2 Platinum Sponsor Banners - One (1) will be hung in the arena, and one (1) banner will be hung in the pavilion. (Banners must be provided by sponsor)
  • Ten (10) rodeo admission tickets for each day (Saturday and Sunday) with VIP seating - (TICKETS WILL BE DELIVERED OR MAILED NO LATER THAN FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT)
  • PDF /TIF Inside or Back Cover Position Ad, Listing in the rodeo program as a Platinum Sponsor and public acknowledgement by the Rodeo Announcer throughout the rodeo
  • Public acknowledgement at the rodeo awards ceremony on Sunday night and the opportunity to address the attendees. Plus the opportunity to present your sponsored buckle.
  • Named sponsor of Buckles and ribbons for one event category (1 buckle and 5 ribbons)
    (Example: Men’s Bareback Bronc Riding)
    (To sponsor the Wild Drag Race event, add an additional $400.00; includes 3 buckles and 30 ribbons.)
  • Special invitation for ten (10) people to the Rodeo Volunteers’ Thank-You Appreciation Party
  • Ten (10) Official Rodeo T-Shirts
  • Platinum Sponsor in all rodeo media (Posters, postcards, ads, etc...) (LOGO must be provided by sponsor) Possible exposure on PROUD FM to wide internet audience
  • Cover Position - Full-page color ad in Rodeo program (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • First Choice on sponsorship of Rodeo Event Buckles

Gold

GOLD SPONSOR - $17, 000 (2009 - $10,000 2010 - $2,000 2011 - $5,000)

Limit 2 competing per category - Category exclusivity $20, 000

2009 Season

  • Premium high rotation sponsor banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • 2/3 page color ad and text listing as 2009 Gold Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Opportunity to present Presidents Award - Community Award (includes award)
  • Listing on CCGRA 2009 Banner
  • Opportunity to have Sponsor’s (max 1" X 2") Patch on all CCGRA Competition Shirts (all patches require board approval and must be provided/paid for by sponsor)

At 2009 IGRA Convention

  • Insert in CCGRA/IGRA Delegate Bag
  • Royalty Competition Sponsor
  • Full-page b/w ad in convention program (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • IGRA Royalty Competition and Convention Gala Saloon/Hoedown- 6 tickets

2010 Season

  • Premium high rotation sponsor banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • 2/3 page color ad and text listing as 2010 Gold Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Opportunity to present Presidents Award - Community Award (includes award)
  • Listing on CCGRA 2010 Banner
  • Opportunity to have Sponsor’s (max 1" X 2") Patch on all CCGRA Competition Shirts (all patches require board approval and must be provided/paid for by sponsor)

2011 Season and CCGRA 1ST RODEO

  • Premium high rotation sponsor banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • 2/3 page color ad and text listing as 2011 Gold Rodeo Sponsor in the monthly CCGRA Newsletter (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Opportunity to present Presidents Award - Community Award (includes award)
  • Listing on CCGRA 2011 Banner
  • Opportunity to have Sponsor’s (max 1" X 2") Patch on all CCGRA Competition Shirts (all patches require board approval and must be provided/paid for by sponsor)

At 2011 Rodeo

  • Full-page color ad in rodeo program (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Buckles and ribbons for one event category (1 buckle and 5 ribbons) (i.e. Men's Bareback Bronc Riding) (To sponsor the Wild Drag Race event, add an additional $400.00; includes 3 buckles and 30 ribbons.)
  • Up to 2 Sponsor banners (not to exceed 4 feet X 6 feet). Banners will be hung in a high visibility area of the arena. (Banner must be provided by sponsor)
  • Eight (8) rodeo admission tickets for each day (Saturday and Sunday) with VIP seating (TICKETS WILL BE DELIVERED OR MAILED NO LATER THAN FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT)
  • Listing in the rodeo program as a Gold Sponsor and public acknowledgement by the Rodeo Announcer throughout the rodeo
  • Public acknowledgement at the rodeo awards ceremony on Sunday night and the opportunity to present your sponsored buckle.
  • Special invitation for eight (8) people to the Rodeo Volunteers' Thank-You Appreciation Party
  • 8 Official Rodeo T-Shirts
  • CCGRA Barn Burner Hoedown - 6 tickets

Silver

SILVER SPONSOR - $11,000 (2009 - $6,000 2010 - $1,000 2011 - $4,000)

Limit 2 competing per category - Category exclusivity $15, 000

2009 Season

  • Banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • Silver Sponsor Half PAGE Colour ad and text listing as 2009 Silver Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Public acknowledgement as a Silver Sponsor at all CCGRA events
  • Listing on CCGRA 2009 Banner

At 2009 IGRA Convention

  • Insert in CCGRA/IGRA Delegate Bag
  • Silver Sponsor in all ads in rodeo publications (LOGO must be provided by sponsor)
  • Full-page b/w ad in convention program (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • IGRA Royalty Competition and Convention Gala Saloon/Hoedown- 4 tickets

2010 Season

  • Banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • Silver Sponsor Half PAGE Colour ad and text listing as 2010 Silver Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Public acknowledgement as a Silver Sponsor at all CCGRA events
  • Listing on CCGRA 2010 Banner

2011 Season and CCGRA 1ST RODEO

  • Banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • Silver Sponsor Half Page Colour AD ad and text listing as 2011 Silver Rodeo Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Public acknowledgement as a Silver Sponsor at all CCGRA events
  • Listing on CCGRA 2011 Banner

At 2011 Rodeo

  • Half page color ad in rodeo program (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Buckles and ribbons for one event category (1 buckle and 5 ribbons) (i.e. Men's Bareback Bronc Riding) (To sponsor the Wild Drag Race event, add an additional $400.00; includes 3 buckles and 30 ribbons.)
  • Sponsor banners (not to exceed 3 feet X 5 feet). Banner will be hung in the arena. (Banner must be provided by sponsor)
  • Six (6) rodeo admission tickets for each day (Saturday and Sunday) with VIP seating (TICKETS WILL BE DELIVERED OR MAILED NO LATER THAN FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT)
  • Listing in the rodeo program as a Silver Sponsor and public acknowledgement by the Rodeo Announcer throughout the rodeo
  • Public acknowledgement at the rodeo awards ceremony on Sunday night and the opportunity to present your sponsored buckle.
  • Special invitation for eight (6) people to the Rodeo Volunteers' Thank-You Appreciation Party
  • 6 Official Rodeo T-Shirts
  • CCGRA Barn Burner Hoedown - 4 tickets

Bronze

BRONZE SPONSOR - $5000 (2009 - $2500, 2010 - $500, 2011 - $2000)

2009 Season

  • Quarter (1/4) page black/'white ad and text listing as 2009 Bronze Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • Listing on CCGRA 2009 Banner

At 2009 IGRA Convention

  • Insert in CCGRA/IGRA Delegate Bag
  • Bronze Sponsor in all rodeo publications (LOGO must be provided by sponsor)
  • Half-page ad in convention program (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • IGRA Royalty Competition and IGRA GALA Saloon/Hoedown - 4 tickets

2010 Season

  • Quarter (1/4) page black/'white ad and text listing as 2010 Bronze Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • Listing on CCGRA 2010 Banner

2011 Season and CCGRA 1ST RODEO

  • Quarter (1/4) page black/'white ad and text listing as 2011 Bronze Rodeo Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Banner ad on CCGRA web site for the year
  • Listing on CCGRA 2011 Banner

At 2011 Rodeo

  • Half page color ad in rodeo program (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Buckles and ribbons for one event category (1 buckle and 5 ribbons) (i.e. Men's Bareback Bronc Riding) (To sponsor the Wild Drag Race event, add an additional $400.00; includes 3 buckles and 30 ribbons.)
  • Four (4) rodeo admission tickets for each day (Saturday and Sunday) with VIP seating (TICKETS WILL BE DELIVERED OR MAILED NO LATER THAN FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT)
  • Listing in the rodeo program as a Bronze Sponsor and public acknowledgement by the Rodeo Announcer throughout the rodeo
  • Public acknowledgement at the rodeo awards ceremony on Sunday night and the opportunity to present your sponsored buckle.
  • Special invitation for two (2) people to the Rodeo Volunteers' Thank-You Appreciation Party
  • 4 Official Rodeo T-Shirts
  • CCGRA Barn Burner Hoedown - 2 tickets

Leather

LEATHER SPONSOR - $2,500 (2009 -$1,000 2010 - $500 2011 -$1,000)

2009 Season

  • Quarter (1/4) page black/'white ad and text listing as 2009 Leather Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Listing on CCGRA Website and Convention Program as Leather Sponsor
  • IGRA Royalty Competition and IGRA GALA Saloon/Hoedown- 2 tickets

2010 Season

  • Quarter (1/4) page black/'white ad and text listing as 2010 Leather Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Listing on CCGRA Website and Convention Program as Leather Sponsor
  • CCGRA Hoe-Down 2 tickets

2011 Season and CCGRA 1ST RODEO

  • Quarter (1/4) page black/'white ad and text listing as 2011 Leather Rodeo Sponsor in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter, (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Listing on CCGRA Website and publications as Leather Sponsor

At 2011 Rodeo

  • Buckle and 5 ribbons for single rodeo event (i.e. Men's Bareback Bronc Riding)
  • Quarter (1/4) page black & white ad in rodeo program (PDF ad must be provided by sponsor)
  • Four (4) rodeo admission tickets for each day (Saturday and Sunday) with VIP seating (TICKETS WILL BE DELIVERED OR MAILED NO LATER THAN FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT)
  • Listing in the rodeo program as a Leather Sponsor and public acknowledgement by the Rodeo Announcer throughout the rodeo
  • Public acknowledgement at the rodeo awards ceremony on Sunday night and the opportunity to present your sponsored buckle.
  • Special invitation for four (4) people to the Rodeo Volunteers' Thank-You Appreciation Party
  • 4 Official Rodeo T-Shirts
  • CCGRA Barn Burner Hoedown - 2 tickets

Community

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER - $300.00 / YEAR

2009 Season

  • IGRA Royalty Competition and IGRA GALA Saloon/Hoedown - 2 tickets
  • Listing as Community Supporter on CCGRA Website

2010 Season

  • CCGRA Hoe Down 2 Tickets
  • Listing as Community Supporter on CCGRA Website

2011 Season and CCGRA 1ST RODEO

  • Text listing as 2011 Rodeo Community Supporter in the quarterly CCGRA Newsletter
  • Listing as Community Supporter on CCGRA Website
  • Two (2) rodeo admission tickets for each day (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Listing in the rodeo program as a Community Supporter
  • Special invitation for two (2) people to the Rodeo Volunteers' Thank-You Appreciation Party
  • Two (2) Official Rodeo T-Shirts
  • CCGRA Barn Burner Hoedown - 2 tickets

Other Opportunities

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BUCKLE/RIBBONS SPONSOR - $300.00 (as available)

  • Buckle and five (5) ribbons for single event (Example: Men's or Women's Calf Roping)
  • Listing in the rodeo program as a Buckle Sponsor and public acknowledgement by the Rodeo Announcer throughout the rodeo
  • Public acknowledgement at the rodeo awards ceremony on Sunday night and the opportunity to present your buckle
  • Special invitation for two (2) people to the Rodeo Volunteers' Thank-You Appreciation Party

AVAILABLE BUCKLES *

(*Event buckles will be determined closer to event date. Availability is dependant on remaining events after selection by Platinum, Gold, Silver, etc...sponsors)

  • ROUGH STOCK EVENTS
    Bull Riding (men & women)
    Bareback Bronc Riding (men & women)
    Steer Riding (men & women)
    Chute Dogging (men & women)
  • ROPING EVENTS
    Calf Roping on Foot (men & women)
    Mounted Breakaway Roping (men & women)
    Team Roping (2 Buckles)
  • SPEED (HORSE) EVENTS
    Barrel Racing (men & women)
    Pole Bending (men & women)
    Flag Race (men & women)
  • TEAM EVENTS (not gender specific)
    Steer Decorating (2 buckles)
    Wild Drag Race (3 buckles)
    Goat Dressing (2 buckles)

NON-RODEO BUCKLES

  • Mr CCGRA Member 2009 & 2010 $ 500.00 per year
  • Ms CCGRA Member 2009 & 2010 $ 500.00 per year
  • CCGRA Volunteer Buckle 2009 & 2010 $ 500.00 per year
  • CCGRA Executive Buckles (5) 2009 & 2010 $ 1000.00 per year
  • CCGRA George Hislop Memorial Buckle 2009 & 2010 $ 1,000.00 per year

ADDITIONAL SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

  • Large banner in Rodeo arena or at Convention (not to exceed 4’ X 6’) $500.00 (Banner must be provided by sponsor with grommets on top & bottom to tie banner on fence)
  • Chute Banner in arena (not to exceed 4’ X 6’) $500.00 (Banner must be provided by sponsor and 2’ tall x 3’ wide with grommets on top & bottom to tie on chute)
  • Small banner in Rodeo arena or at Convention (not to exceed 3’ X 5’) $300.00 (Banner must be provided by sponsor with grommets on top & bottom to tie banner on fence)
  • Rodeo official's travel $ 350.00 each (10 available)
  • Electric carts for rodeo staff $ 400.00 each (7 available)
  • Portable Toilets!!! $ 200.00 each (8 available)
  • Entertainment Stage & Lights $ 5,000.00
  • Fruit/Water Stations for Contestants/Staff $ 750.00
  • Riderless Horse Ceremony Flowers $ 350.00
  • Rodeo Shuttle $ 3,000.00
  • Arena Tractor Sponsor $ 1,000.00