The Geraldton Windsurf Club Presents:
8-9 November 2003
Point Moore, Geraldton
Western Australia
Contents:
Foreword Page 3
Introduction to the Event Page 4
Sponsorship packages Page 5
Television Bookings Time Page 6
Event Budget Page 7
Event Program Page 8
Location of the Event Page 9
Foreword
As President of the Geraldton Windsurf Club, I would like to invite you to an opportunity to participate in this great event.
Each year more than 5000 watersport tourists come to Geraldton to enjoy our unique conditions. Whether they come from Perth, the East Coast or even as far as United States and Europe, they arrive en masse in the summer months and transform Geraldton into a lively tourist town.
Experience tells us that most of these tourists come to spend their holiday between December and February, although the best Watersport conditions with heaps of swell and wind are usually found in September, October and April.
To create awareness that Geraldton is the Windiest place in the World from early September to late April, the Geraldton Windsurf Club committee has decided to host a windsurf event to kick start the watersport season. Eventually we hope that this event grows to become the biggest extreme watersport event in Australia, and incorporates events of the Professional Windsurf Association Circuit as well as the World Kite Surfing Circuit.
This is our opportunity to capitalize on the true potential of watersport tourism in and around Geraldton.
Geraldton Windsurf Club
The Geraldton Windsurf Club (GWC) aims to promote the sports of Wind and Kite Surfing, and also to project a positive image of Geraldton as the Wind Sports Capital of Australia. The committee of the GWC decided to put Geraldton on the map when it comes to watersports. Geraldton is ideally located to take advantage of this tourism opportunity.
A major Windsurf competition is being planned for November this year, and the GWC hopes to enlist the support of local businesses to broaden the event into something for the whole community. This event is listed on the Western Australian Windsurf Competition circuit guide.
We believe that with proper promotion this event can attract tourists to Geraldton en masse, and it is our experience that many wind sporting visitors to Geraldton return year after year to enjoy the unique sailing conditions.
Last year we have received a lot of positive reactions from the business community, councils and tourist organizations who can appreciate what the event will do for local and interstate tourism.
To successfully organize an event of this scale, we still need to attract a major event sponsor. In return for their financial commitment, our major sponsor will be in the position to reach a target audience of adventure orientated tourists from home and abroad.
Please find enclosed our proposed event program, budget and sponsorship information. If you have any questions please call Mick on 99653552 or E-mail Lcfp@bigpond.com .
Geraldton Extreme Sports Spectacular
(Subject to possible change)
Hosted by:
The Geraldton Windsurf Club
Contact person: Mick Steffan
President of the Geraldton Windsurf Club
Phone: (08) 99653552
Fax number: as above
E-mail: Lcfp@bigpond.com
Postal Address:
158 Passat Lane,
Point Moore, Geraldton, 6530 WA
Name of event:
Geraldton Extreme Sports Spectacular
Date(s) of event:
Saturday 8 November and Sunday 9 November 2002, (spare day Monday)
Location of the event:
Point Moore, Geraldton Western Australia (see picture)
Frequency of event:
Annual
Sports involved:
Windsurfing, Kite Surfing and Skate Boarding
Side Sports/ Activities involved:
Fun Kiting, Sand Castle Competition, Skin Cancer awareness program and more.
This event is a part of:
The Western Australian Windsurf Competition Tour
Target group:
The community of Geraldton, tourists from Australia, Europe, Japan and America.
Celebrity competitors attending this event: (proposed)
Karin Jaggi, World Champion Windsurfing 1999-2002,: Robby Radis : Australian and Pacific and
Asian Champion Course Race, Luke Wamsly and Ty Bodycott, Ranged top 10 in the world wave circuit.
Benefits to Western Australia
Huge Economic return to the Midwest in the form of Business and Tourism
Media Exposure: (subject to change)
GWN/Channel 9, Geraldton Guardian, Midwest Times, Radio and more
Proposed Financial Budget for the whole spectacular:
Please see attached sponsorship levels.
Sponsorship proposals:
Gold Sponsor
(1 only)
Silver sponsor
(2 only)
Bronze Sponsor
(Unlimited)
Budget
Geraldton Windsurfing Spectacular
22nd and 23rd of November 2003
Income:
|
Item |
In Kind |
Cash |
Total |
|
Competitors (80x$45,00) |
$ 3,600.00 |
$ 3,600.00 |
|
|
Competitors Insurance Levy (80x $20,00) |
$ 1,600.00 |
$ 1,600.00 |
|
|
Corporate Sponsorship |
$15,000.00 |
15,000.00 |
|
|
Geraldton Guardian |
$ 500.00 |
$ 500.00 |
|
|
Radio |
$ 500.00 |
$ 500.00 |
|
|
Geraldton Windsurf Club |
$ 1,000.00 |
$ 1,000.00 |
|
|
Geraldton Beach Hotel |
$ 1,000.00 |
$ 1,000.00 |
|
|
Total |
$ 3,000.00 |
$20,200.00 |
$ 23,200.00 |
All figures quoted do not include GST
Expenditure:
|
Item |
In Kind |
Cash |
Total |
|
Competitors T shirts (80x $15,00) |
$ 1,200.00 |
$ 1,200.00 |
|
|
Marques Hire |
$ 500.00 |
$ 500.00 |
|
|
P/A System Hire |
$ 600.00 |
$ 600.00 |
|
|
Insurance |
|
$ 4,000.00 |
$ 4,000.00 |
|
4 safety Boats |
$ 1,000.00 |
$ 2,000.00 |
$ 3,000.00 |
|
Prize money |
|
$ 4,200.00 |
$ 4,200.00 |
|
Site Clean up / Council Approvals |
$ 1,000.00 |
$ 200.00 |
$ 1,200.00 |
|
Professional judges |
$3,000.00 |
$ 3,000.00 |
|
|
Grayboat fuel |
$1000,00 |
$1000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Advertising |
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|
Newspaper |
$ 500.00 |
$ 500.00 |
$ 1,000.00 |
|
Radio |
$ 500.00 |
$ 500.00 |
$ 1,000.00 |
|
Windsurf/kite magazines |
$ 2,500.00 |
$ 2,500.00 |
$ 5,000.00 |
|
Band, life music |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
$1000.00 |
|
Webpage promotion |
$500,00 |
$ 500,00 |
$ 1,000.00 |
|
Total |
$ 7,500.00 |
$ 21,200.00 |
$ 28,700.00 |
All Figures quoted do not include GST
Program for the Windsurf Spectacular
Saturday 8 November 2003
- Skateboard halve pipe
- Marathon Windsurfing (Finish at Pt Moore)
- Free Style Kiting
- Free Style Windsurfing
- Wave performance Windsurfing
Categories: Professional, Open,
Categories: Elite, Open and Women’s
Categories: Elite, Open and Women’s
Other Activities:
- Skin Cancer Education Campaign
- Food and Drink Stands
- Windsurf and Kite Demonstrations for Public
- Video Night
- Spectator boats at Hells Gate reef
- Hawaiian Party including Band
Sunday 9 November 2002
- Sand Castle Modelling Competition (Kids and Adults)
- Wave Performance Windsurfing Finals
- Big Air Kiting
Other Activities:
- Food Stands
- Kite Flying Demonstrations
- Presentation Night
Location of Proposed Event:
Point Moore, Geraldton WA
