2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to being the LARGEST SUP race in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Battle of the Bay is host to the Northern California OC1 Championship & the Northern California SUP Championship! OC1

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2015 What could make this event even bigger and better? The 2015 Battle of the Bay will be joining forces with the the World Paddle Association! The WPA has announced this years Battle of the Bay will be their final event of the season. We are expecting our attendance to double and the beaches of Crissy Field to be lined with spectators! The World Paddle Associa<on Announces the 2015 BaAle of the Bay WPA Championships The World Paddle AssociaIon, in cooperaion with the BaKle of the Bay, announces the 2015 WPA Championships. This year s event will be officially named The BaKle of the Bay WPA Championship to be held on October 17 & 18, 2015, at Crissy Field, located within Presidio NaIonal Park in San Francisco, CA. The BaKle of the Bay WPA Championships will serve as the WPA season finale, offering $15,000 in prize money and the final race of the Salt Life Cup WPA NaIonal race series. The top Male and Female point earners in the Elite division will compete for the $8,500 Salt Life Cup total bonus money. CompeItors who have competed in a minimum of three Salt Life Cup WPA NaIonal events in 2015 will qualify for the bonus money and 2015 Salt Life Cup Champion. 3

The Battle of the Bay WPA Championships is the largest single event of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event gives your company an outstanding opportunity to connect with a diverse market and to promote your product or services utilizing our social media, print and web campaigns. In 2015 the Battle of the Bay will return to the beaches of San Francisco, California. The recently updated East Beach at Crissy Field is the ideal location for this World- Class SUP, Prone & OC1 race. The Battle of the Bay offers a world- renowned location with panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, the Marin Headlands and Alcatraz. The race courses will be created by our Battle of the Bay Committee with the help of some of the top elite competitors. As our 5th Annual SUP Event, our tradition will continue with a fun filled, two day event and expo, that will offer something for all competitor levels. Our professional staff is prepared to work with your company or organization to reach your marketing goals and to help you achieve maximum return on your investment.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to put your product directly in front of your target audience! Racers and spectators will be seeking out the newest SUP designs and innovations. We ll have SUP pros on site performing demos and offering instruction. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products one- on one to sport enthusiasts! This year our window of marketing has increased as our prime location in San Francisco has already been secured. Don t miss this incredible opportunity to be a part of the Bay Areas Largest Stand Up Paddle, Prone & OC1 Event. Past Sponsors Include:

PRESENTING SPONSOR LEVEL- $5,000 10x20 Booth Space Front Beach at Start/Finish Your logo incorporated in the 2015 BOTB Skull Logo (If deposit received by 3/15/2015) Logo included on finish structure Logo included on Award Backdrop Banner First choice of Beach Sponsorship Tent (Select options left available when making deposit.) 4 Elite Race Entries ($1200+ Value) Facebook & Twitter Marketing about your company/product on Battle of the Bay & Bluerush Immediately through Dec 31st Website Marketing on our sponsor page (logo- about us/back link to your site/mission statement if provided) YOUR LOGO Logo placement on Facebook & Twitter home pages on Battle of the Bay Logo included on Full Page Ad in Spring Stand Up Paddle Journal (Commitment deadline by 04/01/15) HERE! Logo included on Full Page Ad in Fall Stand Up Paddle Journal (Commitment deadline by 6/15/15) Flag to be placed at event site (sponsor provided) Sponsorship mentioned in Press Releases of the Y Logo included in Direct Mail Marketing Placement of product samples/coupons in participant goodie bags 2014 Logo included on welcome letter to participants and all email updates Logo included on event save the date cards and promotional materials Logo included on custom event posters Logo included on event t- shirts 4th annual T O SP D E L L FI Battle Ba! SAn FrAncisco CAliforniA

PLATINUM SPONSOR LEVEL- $2,500 10x10 Booth Space ON THE BEACH Flag to be placed at event site (sponsor provided) 3 Elite Race Entries ($900+ Value) Web presence on our sponsor page (logo- about us/mission statement if provided) Logo placement on Facebook & Twitter home pages on Battle of the Bay Facebook & Twitter Marketing about your company/product on Battle of the Bay & Bluerush May 1 through Dec 31st Logo included on Full Page Ad in Spring Stand Up Paddle Journal (Commitment deadline by 04/01/15) Logo included on Full Page Ad in Fall Stand Up Paddle Journal (Commitment deadline by 6/15/15) Logo included in Direct Mail Marketing Placement of product samples/coupons in participant goodie bags Logo included on welcome letter to participants and all email updates Logo included on event save the date cards and promotional materials Logo included on event t- shirts Logo included on event poster

GOLD SPONSORSHIP LEVEL- $1500 5X5 Booth Space ON THE GRASS Flag to be placed at event site (sponsor provided) 1 Elite Race Entry ($300+ Value) Web presence on our sponsor page (logo- about us/mission statement if provided) Logo included on Full Page Ad in Spring Stand Up Paddle Journal (Commitment deadline by 04/01/15) Logo included on Full Page Ad in Fall Stand Up Paddle Journal (Commitment deadline by 6/15/15) Facebook & Twitter Marketing about your company/product on Battle of the Bay & Bluerush July 1 through Oct 31st Logo placement on Facebook & Twitter home pages on Battle of the Bay Placement of product samples/coupons in participant goodie bags Logo included on event save the date cards and promotional materials Logo included on event t- shirt Logo included on event poster

Sponsorship Opportunities Are Limited There are multiple ways for your company to participate in this incredible opportunity at one of Northern California's most affluent communities. Whether its full fledged sponsorship or a booth at the Manufacturer's Expo opportunities are sure to fill up fast so act now! Presenting Sponsor- We'll give you the royal treatment. This event is run by marketing professionals who will work hard to extend the value of your sponsorship dollars through our website, press releases, social media marketing, direct email marketing, magazine advertising, posters, t- shirts and promotional materials at other SUP events and of course our finish line. Platinum Sponsor- The works! ON THE BEACH. RESERVE YOUR BOOTH NUMBER!! Just not quite all the love and attention we shower on our Presenting Sponsor. Gold Sponsor - A huge ROI for your sponsorship dollars. Contact Laree Mancour directly to discuss these opportunities: laree@mycreativejuices.com or 415.717.8600.

Don t miss this incredible opportunity to put your product in front of both elite SUP racers and those that are just plain addicted to the love of the sport! This event is fun for all!

We look forward to discussing this awesome opportunity with you! To reserve your location on the most spectacular beach in San Francisco, during the hottest outdoor sporting event on the Bay, please contact Laree Mancour to receive your Sponsorship Package. A 50% deposit will reserve your spot and marketing your brand will begin immediately after receiving your logo in it s original Adobe Illustrator (or raw) format. Don t miss another day of marketing directly to your target audience! Laree Mancour My Creative Juices Battle of the Bay Productions laree@mycreativejuices.com 415.717.8600 Questions regarding the 2015 Battle of the Bay: Stephen Pugh Bluerush Boardsports spugh@paragon- re.com 415.874.5001 Sausalito, CA 94965