BIDEFORD AMATEUR ROWING CLUB

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1 BIDEFORD AMATEUR ROWING CLUB Sponsorship Package 2017/18 Bideford Amateur Rowing Club

2 Bideford Amateur Rowing Club (BARC) is based on Bideford s Quay beside the River Torridge. We have active squads for men, women, veterans, novices and juniors. The Club is also represented in Euchre, Snooker and Skittles Leagues. History & Current Profile The Bideford Amateur Rowing Club (BARC) better known as Bideford Reds was founded in 1882 and has been on its present Manor Wharf site on the main Quay since Bideford Reds have always been very much at the forefront of West of England rowing and have secured well over 50 local championships as well as three South Coast Championships. Our Junior section annually represent the west of England competing at the National Inter-Regional Championships in Nottingham. Rowing Clubs in the South West have a long tradition of involvement in the community and Bideford Reds are no exception. The reds are part of the regatta committee that puts together Bideford Regatta and the town s carnival every year. The club prides itself on creating a sense of belonging and a family friendly and supportive environment in which to train, row, compete and socialise within the community in which it is located. We have a good fleet of boats of all sizes, a roomful of indoor rowing machines and a small weights room. As well as a bar to hold regular social events.

3 THE CLUB S FACILITIES The club facilities are available to all our members and below are what we have to offer.

4 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS As well as helping to secure new equipment and training opportunities for the club, there are many ways to publicise your company through Bideford Rowing Club and especially through our clubhouse. The building is significant all year round with local users as well as the rowing community. Examples of sponsorship benefits includes, but is not limited to: Use of BARC Clubhouse balcony for bannerstemporary. Sponsor presence at BARC events. Sponsorship of individual events at BARC hosted events. Acknowledgement of the sponsor on the club website. Company name & logo of sponsor on a boat. Free Invitation for two people to our annual Dinner & Dance Presentation evening. Use of the club for Meeting/Function venue. Free annual membership to the club for two people. Company name & logo of sponsor on the Mini bus which travels to every regatta. Company name & logo of sponsor on our club wall. Purchase a boat for the club. Social Events Sponsorship. Levels of sponsorship offered are: Bronze Silver Gold SPONSORSHIP GRADES Bideford ARC are happy to discuss individual bespoke sponsorship packages according to the preferences of interested parties but by way of example, the following illustrate items which could be offered at different grades. Bronze Company name & logo on the mini bus, a boat and club wall Sponsorship of any social event of your choice Prize at event sponsor Sponsorship of our annual sprint regatta Silver Purchase of a training scull Purchase of a racing boat Coxed four K Coastal Coxed four 5-8K Double scull 3K

5 Purchase of a boat will result in a naming ceremony hosted by the club for your company to name with a buffet laid on for everyone and a flotilla of our fleet lead by the named boat. Gold is multiples of the above options. AUDIENCE Bideford ARC has a diverse audience including: Members of the club of which there are in excess of 100 ranging in age from Former members Bideford ARC has a loyal following of former members who remain actively interested in the club through the website and Facebook page, club social events such as quizzes, parties and race events. Participants and spectators at our home regatta as well as regattas across the South West. Local Euchre, Snooker and Skittles leagues attend weekly fixtures at our club. CONTACT US If your company is interested in supporting the club or would like to request further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to meet you in person to discuss our goals and ambitions. You can contact us using the details below: Address: Bideford Amateur Rowing Club The Quay Bideford Devon EX39 2EY