Wingshire Council's Olympic Legacy Business Dinner and Grants for Local Sports

Transcription

1

2 Hello and welcome to the sponsor information pack for Wiltshire Council s Olympic Legacy Business Dinner an event that will unite the business community and Wiltshire s sporting stars. We ve been working hard to build on the success of last year s celebratory events and to create a legacy for Wiltshire that continues to boost the local economy, encourage people to be more active and bring communities together. Invigorating the economy and supporting local businesses is at the forefront of A Legacy for Wiltshire a project which is reaping real rewards for Wiltshire s communities. The Olympic Legacy Business Dinner will be held in the Atrium at County Hall in Trowbridge on Thursday 13 March 2014 and is an innovative event that will help Wiltshire-based sports people to achieve their dream of representing the county on the biggest of sporting stages. The event will also support participating businesses to market their own services using our exclusive branding pack. We have already delivered successful events which support the local economy including the Wiltshire Business Expo 2013, the Wealth of Wiltshire markets held in the newly refurbished County Hall in Trowbridge and supporting Salisbury City Council s Big Business event. More business events are being scheduled and I look forward to updating you on further opportunities to promote your business and be involved in creating a lasting legacy. I am pleased to announce our host for the evening, former Bath and England Rugby Captain Phil de Glanville. Phil is a highly respected figure in rugby circles and particularly through his work with Sport England has become a well liked and experienced host. I am also delighted to announce Mark Colbourne MBE as one of our guest speakers for the evening. Mark is a gold medal winning cyclist from the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Having seen him speak previously I know how inspirational he is and am I very excited about hearing him again. We are excited to bring this part of our legacy to local businesses. Apart from the benefits you will receive through taking advantage of our branding pack and attending the event itself, it is an excellent opportunity for businesses across Wiltshire to create new relationships with organisations and fellow members of the business community from around the county. I look forward to meeting you on this very special evening. Jane Scott OBE Leader Wiltshire Council

3 Wiltshire Council Funding Future Olympians In 2011 Wiltshire Council launched the Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians grant scheme. The aim was to provide financial support to local sports people on their journey towards the London 2012 Olympic Games. Applications are invited by individuals who are competing at a national league level or above in their team sport, competing at nationally recognised events as an individual, or as a member of a national training squad. This can be in either a summer or winter Olympic/Paralympic sport or any other sport that is NGB recognised. The 2012 Olympic Games had a wonderful impact throughout the county and Wiltshire Council is determined that its Legacy for Wiltshire programme builds on these successes in many different areas, and continuing the Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians scheme is a significant part of that. With this in mind, the Olympic Legacy Business Dinner will be held from 7pm on Thursday 13 March 2014 in the wonderful venue that is the Atrium in the new County Hall building in Trowbridge. This gala dinner is a fantastic opportunity for Wiltshire businesses to be involved in the Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians programme. Should you choose to attend the event, you will meet several local sports people who are part of this scheme and will be able to share with you how the funding they have received through the programme so far has helped them, and how they will use any future funds provided by the scheme. Sponsorship raised from the evening will be added to the Funding Future Olympians and Paraylmpians Fund for 2014 so that moving forward, more local sports people can be accepted onto the scheme and be able to apply for grants from this fund under the same criteria which applies to the scheme at the moment. This can be used for paying for things like travel to and from training camps and specialist equipment and apparel. In 2012, Aaron Moores from Trowbridge received a grant from the fund to support his training for the London 2012 Paralympic games. Aaron is currently the British record holder for S14 classification in the 50m, 100m breaststroke and the 100m backstroke. He was bronze medallist at the British Gas National MC Championships in 2010 in the 100m breaststroke. At the London 2012 Paralympics Aaron won a silver medal in the S14 100m backstroke.

4 Francesca Fox was part of the Team GB squad who competed at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Francesca received a grant from the fund in 2011 to support her training programme. She is a former British Number 1 and 2010 Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist. As part of Team GB Rhythmic Gymnastics squad she has made several high profile TV appearances including BBC s One Show, A Question of Sport, Russell Howard s Good News and Sky s A League of Their Own. She has competed for her country in every major championship. Francesca is now retired but has been a fantastic sporting ambassador for Wiltshire. The sports people who we have already helped through the scheme are extremely grateful for the help this has given them as well as any future funding they may receive as they strive to represent the county in Sochi and Rio in 2014 and 2016 respectively. The fund will be open from 1 January 2014 until 28 February 2014 for applications, with the panel meeting scheduled to take place by mid March, with grants presented at an event early April. This event provides you with the opportunity of becoming a partner of the scheme, and by doing so you will be invited to host a table of 10 people at the gala dinner. This prestigious event provides you with a great corporate hospitality opportunity to bring your best clients to an evening they will remember forever. However, partnership of the scheme is not just about attending the event. It also secures you access to our exclusive branding pack. This allows you to use the Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians logos and other materials in any of your future marketing during See the advertising support guide at the back of this information pack for ideas of ways to use the branding to promote the fact that your business is supporting local young athletes in your marketing materials. As a partner of the scheme your business will also have the option of requesting public appearances from those athletes who are successful in their applications for funding through the scheme in 2014 at your key business events. You will also receive recognition in press coverage in the build up to and after the event, as well as future releases relating to the scheme, and on the Wiltshire Council web pages. Further press coverage will also be provided at the Funding Future Olympians presentation evening when the athletes who are accepted onto the scheme for 2014 will be presented with their funding. All partners will be invited to attend the presentation evening which will be followed by a press release detailing the successful applicant and acknowledging the sponsors who are supporting the scheme. Wiltshire Council is also seeking a main event sponsor for the event. All prices and packages are outlined later in this pack, but if you feel that your business would like to support the event in other ways not specified please feel free to get in touch with us using the main contact details in this pack.

5 Olympic Legacy Business Dinner The gala dinner will be held in the spectacular new Atrium at County Hall in Trowbridge on Thursday 13 March After your meal you will be able to sit back and enjoy an evening of sporting inspiration with our fantastic host Phil de Glanville and our inspirational speakers. Phil de Glanville Former Bath Rugby and England captain, Phil de Glanville is a highly respected figure in rugby circles. Since retiring from the game and particularly through his work with Sport England, Phil has become a well liked and experienced host for corporate events. When rugby union was still amateur, he worked in sales and marketing for a consumer goods company, Nutricia, based in Wiltshire, and then joined an International IT Consultancy, Xansa in 1996 just as rugby turned professional. Phil is currently the Director of Elite Sport at the prestigious Hartpury College, which has provided a number of current first XV players to premiership rugby club Gloucester RFC. His relaxed and humorous style is sure to ensure that this memorable evening is enjoyed by all. Mark Colbourne MBE When Mark broke his back in a near fatal paragliding accident in May 2009, he was left with lower leg paralysis and drop foot in both feet. He had to fight for 12 months to learn to walk again with walking aids. Mark was the athlete behind the very first medal won for Paralympics GB at the London 2012 games, with his Silver medal on the track in the 1km individual time trial. The following day Mark broke the 3km pursuit World Record twice in one day. In what is his preferred event, he went on to win his first Paralympic Gold medal. Mark didn t stop there. He entered the 10 mile individual road time trial 5 days later and didn t disappoint the huge crowds at the Brands Hatch circuit, earning his second Silver medal of the games. Mark has gained extensive experience in making keynote speeches and presentations at corporate events and nutritional seminars across the UK. His motivating style and epic life story uplifts every audience. With his humble approach to life, he is renowned for being highly inspirational.

6 A number of Wiltshire s sporting stars will also be in attendance at the Olympic Legacy Dinner. The 2013 recipients received their grants at a presentation evening with London 2012 gold medallist Ed McKeever. From left to right - Hannah Grubb, Hannah Drewett, Ed McKeever, Jemima Duxberry and Laura Halford. Laura Halford Rhythmic Gymnastics Laura is from Cricklade. Laura is the 2013 senior rhythmic gymnastics British champion. In 2012 in the British Apparatus Finals she was first in the Clubs and second in the Ribbon. She also competed in the Hungary Obuda Cup first overall, New York State Coaches Cup - sixth overall and the Slovenian Challenge Tournament sixth overall. Laura is aiming for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and has also been selected for the British Olympic Association s Olympic Ambitions Programme as a 2016 hopeful. Hannah Drewett Triathlon Hannah is from Salisbury. She is relatively new to triathlon but has made great progress over the last few years and has already become an elite International Triathlete racing in Europe in the ITU series and the French Grand Prix series against the world s best triathletes. th She finished 9 in the La Baule race and in Paris was first out of the water. Her results have led to her becoming a member of the British Triathlon Federation Performance squad in Leeds, training with the Olympic and World Champions, the Brownlee brothers. Jemima Duxberry Judo Jemima is from Devizes. She is the current British U20 Champion and ranked U20 Number 1 and British Senior Number 7. In 2012 she won Gold at the Lithuania European Cup, Scottish Senior Open Championships, and became the U20 Commonwealth Champion. Jemima is a member of England Judo s Talent Development squad and is now training at Team Bath. Jemima also received a grant in 2011.

7 Hannah Grubb Athletics, Pole vault Hannah is from Trowbridge and trains with Team Bath. In 2012 Hannah became the South West Champion and Midland Champion. She was second in the U20 English indoor championship and fourth in the English senior championships. Hannah represented team GB at the U20 International at Loughborough finishing second. Joseph Coombs Canoe Slalom Joseph is from Salisbury. In 2012 he finished seventh at the Lee Valley Premier race and tenth at the British Open and was part of the team who was first at the British University Championships. Joseph was selected as the reserve for the Team GB Olympic and Senior Team. His British ranking at U23 level is number 5 and senior level number 11. He is a member of GB Canoeing Slalom Development squad. Joe also received a grant in Philip Marsh Fencing Philip is from Bradford on Avon. In 2011 Philip became the World Junior (U20) Epee Champion (The first GB fencer to win this title in 35 years). He also became both the Senior and Junior National Champion (Epee). Philip was awarded the Cadet European Fairplay award during the European Cadet Championships. He is currently ranked British Cadet Epee Number 1 and will spend this year training at the elite fencing academy in France. Philip has also been selected for the British Olympic Association s Olympic Ambitions Programme as a 2016 hopeful.

8 Sponsorship Packages In March 2014 the spring edition of Your Wiltshire - Wiltshire Council s resident s magazine- will contain a feature of the event. The magazine is delivered to 97% of all residences in Wiltshire. A total of approximately 200,000 homes. The magazine has never before featured any private advertising. Sponsors of the fund will have the exclusive right to advertise in this one-off feature, with the cost of the advert included in their sponsorship package. Gold - Main Event Sponsor: Benefits: Coverage and acknowledgement in all press coverage of the event as main event sponsor Big screen acknowledgement throughout event Full table of 10 guests for the evening in prime position Logo and link on website Host for the evening Phil De Glanville to be sat on your table (not included in 10 guests mentioned above) 1/4 page advert in the Your Wiltshire Magazine feature Opportunity for public appearances from a Funded Future Olympian or Paralympian at business events on your request. Cost- 5, plus VAT Gold Guest Speaker Sponsor: Benefits: Big screen acknowledgement throughout event Full table of 10 guests for the evening in prime position Logo and link on website Our guest speaker for the evening will be sat at your table as your guest (not included in 10 guests mentioned above) 1/4 page advert in the Your Wiltshire Magazine feature Opportunity for public appearances from a Funded Future Olympian or Paralympian at business events on your request. Cost- 5, plus VAT

9 Gold- Your Wiltshire Feature Sponsor Benefits: As the main feature sponsor you will have the most prominent advert in the Your Wiltshire Magazine Feature- a 1/2 page. Coverage and acknowledgement in all press coverage of the event as an event sponsor Big screen acknowledgement throughout event Full table of 10 guests for the evening in prime position Logo and link on website Opportunity of guest appearances by a grant recipient at your corporate or key events Cost- 5, plus VAT Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians Silver Partner 1/8 page advert in Your Wiltshire Magazine Feature Full table of 10 guests in semi-prominent position for the evening Local sporting person from the Funding Future Olympians programme with guest e.g. parent/coach to be sat on your table (not included in 10 guests mentioned above) Logo and link on Website Opportunity of guest appearances by a grant recipient at your corporate or key events Cost- 2, plus VAT Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians Bronze Partner Listing in Your Wiltshire Magazine feature Full table of 10 guests in rear position for the evening Logo and link on Website Opportunity of guest appearances by a grant recipient at your corporate or key events Cost- 1, plus VAT

10 Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians Supporter Listing in Your Wiltshire Magazine Feature Logo and link on Website Cost- Donation of auction prize with minimum value of Alternatively, single seats for the event can be purchased at a cost of plus VAT Further opportunities to specifically sponsor or support individual athletes will be available on the night. If you feel that your business would like to support the event in other ways not specified please feel free to get in touch. Wiltshire Council Events Team Tel: events@wilthshire.gov.uk

11 Olympic Legacy Business Dinner- Thursday 13 march 2014, The Atrium, County Hall, Trowbridge Booking form Name:... Company:... Address: Postcode:...Tel number:... E mail:... Please reserve gold / silver / bronze (please circle) table(s) for the Olympic Legacy Dinner Please reserve seat(s) for the Olympic Legacy Dinner Please send me an invoice for... Please find enclosed a cheque for... Signed:... Date:... Cancellation Terms: 30 days 50% of total price refunded, 14 days 25% of total price refunded Please note: Booking confirmations will be ed and posted the same working day your booking form is received. If you do not receive this written confirmation please call to confirm receipt of your booking on Wiltshire Council reserves the right to refuse admission to the Event to any person under the age of 18 whose attendance has not been approved in advance in writing, or to any persons seeking to accompany such persons. All content is subject to change and final availability Please return scanned completed form to graeme.morrison@wiltshire.gov.uk, or by post to: Graeme Morrison Communications Wiltshire Council County Hall Bythesea Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN