AUGUST 20 & 21, 2011 :: WATERFRONT PARK :: HOOD RIVER OREGON

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1 AUGUST 20 & 21, 2011 :: WATERFRONT PARK :: HOOD RIVER OREGON The Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge (CGPC) is a Festival celebrating the sport of Stand Up Paddling in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. The Paddle Challenge will feature a Distance Downwind Race, a Course Race, a Team Relay Race and a recreational, non-competitive Paddle for the Park, a fundraiser for the new Hood River Waterfront Park. In addition, there will be SUP exhibits from many companies, free SUP lessons and demos, live music and more! The CGPC is a World Paddle Association sanctioned event. There will be a hefty cash purse for the men s and women s Elite Divisions. The top three finishers in each age class of the Open Division will be awarded unique event trophies. Overall Waterman and Waterwoman will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the combined Downwind Distance Race and Course Race. The venue for the CGPC is Hood River s Waterfront Park. The park features a crescent-shaped beach for the starting and staging areas, great stadium style viewing area for spectators, large grass area for the vendor tents, onsite restrooms, and plenty of parking. It is also a great place for children, with a play site, marimba, and climbing wall, all within walking distance to downtown Hood River. The Course and Relay Races will take place in close proximity to the spectators, making for a super exciting event for everyone. The competitors will come into the beach for a short run between each lap of the course. The eight-mile Downwind Distance Race is scheduled to start at Viento State Park and finish at the Waterfront Park in Hood River. The Distance Race will take competitors up the mighty Columbia River through the heart of the spectacular Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. The Gorge is famous for its strong summer west winds, commonly in the knot range, making for an exciting Downwind Race, with large river swells. The CGPC hopes to increase overall environmental awareness of the Columbia River and its relationship with our communities and oceans. Columbia Riverkeeper and the Surfrider Foundation have been selected as financial beneficiaries of the event.

2 EVENT SCHEDULE Friday, August 19th 7pm Welcome Dinner An athlete s welcome party. The event will detail courses and race schedule. A great chance to re-connect with friends and meet fellow athletes. Saturday, August 20th 10am Paddle for the Park This event is for everyone! The course will begin at the Waterfront Park. Rental boards will be available from sponsors and vendors. Come down and enjoy a paddle for the Park. All proceeds will be donated to the Waterfront Community Park Association. The paddle will be scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 am. 12pm Course Race The premier event will be a course race from the Waterfront Park. Contestants will race around a 1-mile course for 5 laps. The course hugs the water s edge making for fantastic spectator involvement and visibility. There will be an Elite Class with prize money for Men and Women and an Open Class with age divisions. 10am 4pm SUP EXPO Come see the newest models from the all the top SUP Companies. Free demos and lessons will be available during non-race times. TBA Paddle Clinic Sunday, August 21th 11am Distance Downwind Race This event shows off the beauty and fierceness of the Gorge. Racers will be challenged by the mighty Columbia with howling winds, river swells and current in a 8-mile downwind leg from Viento State Park to the Waterfront Park. The course will take approximately 1 1/4 hours for the leaders. The finish line will be on the beach at the Waterfront Park. 1:30pm Team Relay This four (4) person relay will be a short course race with a short land run in between each leg. This race will be highly visible and great for spectators. This race is scheduled on Sunday at 1:30 pm. 10am 2pm SUP EXPO Come see the newest models from the all the top SUP Companies. Demos will be available during non-race times. TBA Paddle Clinic

3 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL :: TITLE SPONSOR :: $10,000 FEE Official Sponsorship of the 2011 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge Special mentioning of Sponsor s name with every print mentioning of the Event Name. The event will be communicated as the Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge presented by Sponsor Name Rights to use the event and official event artwork for Sponsor s promotional purposes (subject to approval by ) First rights to Sponsors product/service category negotiations during the 2012 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge (CGPC) event sponsorship negotiations Advertising Exposure Prominent Sponsor logo recognition on CGPC event posters to be distributed throughout the Gorge and Portland. Prominent Sponsor logo recognition with URL link on the CGPC event website Prominent mentioning of Sponsor s support of the CGPC with URL link included in the campaign to all athletes and interested persons from May through August. Sponsor logo recognition with URL link on the CGPC event Facebook page On-Site Marketing Rights to a complimentary 20 x30 vendor booth space at the CGPC event Placement of Sponsor s banners on the start/finish line scaffolding as well as the Event stage Placement of Sponsor s banner(s) and title sponsor table at opening night dinner Placement of Sponsor s logo(s) on the welcome sign(s) at the Official Race Hotel Frequent public acknowledgement of Sponsor s support at the event start/finish line area Five complimentary race entries into the CGPC Additionally We're happy to work with you and your company to identify effective ways for you to market your brand and be involved with the event. All suggestions will be considered and accommodated within reason. Additional marketing may increase the sponsorship fee. Any additional marketing must be submitted and approved by by June 1, In exchange for the sponsorship benefits listed above, Sponsor agrees to pay a $10,000 sponsorship fee. Sponsor may also provide any additional items or donations above and beyond those detailed within this agreement. The type of product donation may be negotiated between Sponsor and after signing of this contract. Title Sponsor Please fax signed contract back to at :: Questions, call Steve Gates at

4 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL :: PRESENTING SPONSOR :: $1,000 FEE Advertising Exposure Sponsor logo recognition on CGPC event posters to be distributed throughout the Gorge and Portland areas Sponsor logo recognition with URL link on the CGPC event website Mentioning of Sponsor s support of the CGPC with URL link included in the campaign to all athletes and interested persons from May through August Mentioning of Sponsor s support of the CGPC with URL link on the CGPC Facebook page On-Site Marketing Rights to a complimentary 20 x20 vendor booth space at the CGPC event Placement of Sponsor s banners at opening night dinner Placement of up to four (4) flags prominently placed in the Waterfront Park Public acknowledgement of Sponsor s support at the event start/finish line area Access to the waterfront for on-water demos In exchange for the sponsorship benefits listed above, Sponsor agrees to pay a $1,000 sponsorship fee. Sponsor may also provide any additional items or donations above and beyond those detailed within this agreement. The type of product donation may be negotiated between Sponsor and after signing of this contract. Presenting Sponsor Please fax signed contract back to at :: Questions, call Steve Gates at

5 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL :: EXHIBITING SPONSOR :: $250 FEE Vendor Package Rights to a 10 x10 vendor booth space at the CGPC event Placement of one (1) flag prominently placed in the Waterfront Park Access to the waterfront for on-water demos In exchange for the sponsorship benefits listed above, Sponsor agrees to pay a $250 sponsorship fee. Sponsor may also provide any additional items or donations above and beyond those detailed within this agreement. The type of product donation may be negotiated between Sponsor and after signing of this contract. Supporting Sponsor Please fax signed contract back to at :: Questions, call Steve Gates at