Barefooting 1999

1. Barefooting 1999 AN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITY IN ONTARIO!

2. Ontario Provincial Eastern Canadian Championships Championships 1999 ONTARIO BAREFOOT SERIES Local Tournaments SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PAN AM CHAMPIONSHIPS

3. About Barefooting... Although barefooting has been around since 1947 to most it is a relatively new sport. Barefooting has joined the ranks of the exciting , unusual and growing Extreme sports. The 3 events of Slalom, Trick and Jumping are similar to those in traditional water skiing, but the difference is in the speed of the boat ( 38-44 mph) and the lack of buoys for slalom. The jump for barefooting is also different, measuring 18 inches compared to the 5-6 feet for traditional. Slalom consists of the skier crossing from wake to wake. Points are awarded for as many full crossings and partial crossings a skier can do in 15 seconds. Skiers ski forwards then backwards, on 1 foot or 2. The most points are awarded for crossing the wake skiing backwards on one foot. Barefoot Tricks is the most demanding of the disciplines requiring each skier to perform as many tricks as possible in 2 - 15 second passes. Forwards and backward, no repeat tricks allowed. The trick event can be very exciting at the world class level with skiers doing multiple surface and wake turns and front flips and wake flips. Barefoot Jumping is the most spectacular, dangerous and extreme. Imagine, flying over a fiberglass ramp at speeds over 43 mph. A jumper must start the jump on their feet in barefoot position, ride up and over the jump and stand back up into barefoot position before the marker known as the “Ride out buoy”. High tech video recording systems now ensure that instant and accurate jump distances are available to the spectators, judges and skiers. The current world record is 90ft.and it is constantly being challenged because of new and changing techniques for jumping.

4. THE MARKET extreme: the sport of the next generation Barefooters, water skiers and water sports enthusiasts are an active, affluent segment of society. Recent surveys show….. • Average household income of $85,000. • 43% professional, 44% university educated. • most own a ski boat especially outfitted for barefooting. • Barefooters average age is 29, 84% are male. Extreme sports, like barefooting, are part of a fast growing segment of the water-ski market.

5. PAN-AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIPS Canada has been chosen to host the first ever Pan Am Barefoot Water ski Championships. July 9, 10, 11 , 1999. Cambridge, Ont. The Pan-Am Barefoot Championships is an international competition with skiers from all the countries in North, Central and South America. Each country is invited to send 3 national teams to the event. A Junior National Team, under 17 yrs., a Senior National Team, over 35 yrs., and a Open National Team. The best barefooters in the Pan-Am region will compete in 3 elimination rounds in Slalom, Trick and Jumping. Starting Friday, July 9 and finishing up with the best 6 in the world competing for the Pan-America title on Sunday, July 11. The tournament will be held at River Bluffs park in Cambridge, Ontario. This beautiful site was host to the very successful 1998 Extreme National as well as 2 Canadian Nationals, 2 Canadian Opens and many more events. It features ample seating in stands for the spectators, plenty of lawn space for marquees and displays and lots of parking. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this awesome event.

6. extreme excitement MEDIA EXPOSURE Barefoot competition has been featured on The new VR, Outdoor Life Network, TSN and is an event in ESPN’s massively popular X-Games. Last year barefoot tournaments and barefooters were features in such national, regional and local Print and TV coverage as, Cambridge Times, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Water Ski Magazine,

7. Sponsorship Opportunities $15,000 TITLE SPONSOR ~ “The 1999 ‘ SPONSOR’ Pan Am Barefoot Championship” This is our maximum exposure opportunity. As title sponsor you will receive title billing in all print and television coverage. (See media page for details on coverage) - A large size logo on participants bibs and all print matter and merchandise. - 3 on site banner spots in prime locations (supplied by you). - 1 large site space to display merchandise (tent supplied by you). EVENT SPONSORS JUMP Event ~ “ The ‘SPONSOR’ Pan-Am Jump Championship” SLALOM/TRICK Event ~ “The ‘SPONSOR’ Pam-Am Slalom/Trick Championship”. As a Leading sponsor you may name either the jump or the slalom/trick event. In addition, you also receive: - Name on Jump ( jump event only). - 2 on site banner spots and 1 display tent location. - A medium size logo on participants bibs,all print matter and merchandise. SUPPORTING SPONSORS This level of sponsorship allows you to be part of the action at an entry level. For your support you receive: - 1 on site banner spot and 1 display tent location. - A small logo on participants bibs and all print matter and merchandise. $10,000 $7,000 $2,000

8. PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES BOAT SPONSOR ~ This is your opportunity to be a part of the action by having your boat be the official tow boat for the 1999 Pan-Am Barefoot Championships. - “Official Tow Boat” Decal on back and side of boat. - Logo on participants bibs, all merchandise and print. - On site display area (big enough to display a boat!). - 2 On site banner spots. • You provide 2 boats for the tournament and you get ultimate exposure. PRODUCT SPONSOR ~ If you have a product key to the Barefooting or Water Skiing industry, an athletic product, a summer product or anything you just want to be seen this is your opportunity. Your product can be an “official product “of the 1999 Pan-Am Barefoot Championships. You get: - Logo on all event merchandise and print. - On site audio mentions. - Ability to display product samples. • You provide product to be used as event prizes, draw prizes and promotional give-away. Minimum product value $500.00 retail value. $5,000 $500

9. The 1999 Barefoot Series Your support of the Pan Am Barefoot Championship get you the added exposure of all of the 1999 Barefoot Tournament Series. The Tournaments Saturday, May 29 THE ICEBREAKER Ontario’s most daring Barefooters brave the cold for a Boom Tournament and the 1st annual figure 8 championship. Musselmann’s Lake - Stouffville ON Saturday, June 26 THE TUNE UP The first longline tournament featuring Slalom, Trick and a Boom Competition for the Junior Skiers. Held at Haliburton lake in Haliburton July 10 - 11 PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS & EASTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS The Provincial and Eastern Championships will be held in conjunction with the Pan Am Championships at River Bluffs park in Cambridge. These two tournaments feature some of the brightest stars of the future as members of the Provincial teams compete for the Provincial and Eastern Canadian title. Saturday, Sept. 11 THE SEASON FINALE Buckhorn Lake in Peterborough is the site for this Trick and Slalom tournament. It is a great way to wrap up the season, take one last spin around the lake and say thanks to all folks that supported us this year.