Sponsorship

Selecting, training, and fielding a competitive US fly fishing team is both time consuming and expensive.  The regional qualifying events and National Fly Fishing Championship are the foundation for our team.  We are trying to bring together the best anglers with the skill, dedication, and attitude need to succeed.  No one associated with Team USA or Colorado Trout Unlimited receives any compensation for the thousands of hours of volunteer time.  They make this commitment for love of fly fishing, concern for conservation, and a desire to see our country properly represented.  However, volunteer time is not enough.  We need financial support to hold these events in the US and pay the way of individual team members to World Championship events.  Your support would be greatly appreciated....Jack Dennis

BACKGROUND
The Federation Internationale de Peche Sportive Mouche (FIPS Mouche) is the official sanctioning body for the World Fly Fishing Championships and Conservation Symposium.  It authorizes the formation of teams in each member country  including the United States.  Each year one of the members plays host to an Olympic style World Championship.

Fly Fishing Team USA is the only sanctioned organization with rights to participate in the World Championship.  Moreover, it is the only organization that can legitimately hold a National Championship.

Team USA is lead by one of the true icons in the fly fishing industry, Jack Dennis who is backed by coaches and a Board of Directors.  The list of sponsoring companies for the team is a who’s who directory of companies in the fly fishing industry.  New sponsors outside of the industry are becoming a major part of the program.

Colorado Trout Unlimited sponsors the National Championship which is the competitive arena for the finalselection of Team USA.

The partnership between Fly Fishing Team USA and Colorado Trout Unlimited is based on a shared vision over the importance of conservation, youth involvement, and education.

The National Fly Fishing Championship will be held in Colorado during the first week of October.  This event constitutes the final round of four regional competitions in the United States.  The top ten finishers in each region are assembled into five member teams to compete for with spots on Team USA against three teams of the existing members.  In addition, a limited number of international teams are invited to participate.  They ratchet up the competitive flavor and offer a preview of what thins will be like in the World Championship.

The NFFC is organized and administered by a 15 member volunteer steering committee.  It takes 8,000 to 10,000 volunteer hours to host the championship in Colorado.

Competitors in the regional events and the National Championship come across the country and from all walks of life.  They are guides, business and trades people, medical professionals and more.  No compensation, cash awards or special incentives are provided to the competitors or members of Team USA. All of the coaches and support personnel volunteer their time and pay their own way.

INCENTIVE
National Fly Fishing Championship offers a significant opportunity to:

• Associate your business with a wholesome and non-gender specific recreational activity.
• Create awareness about your firms commitment to environmental issues and the positive values surrounding a sport that 17 million out of 50 million fishermen enjoy.
• Provide amateur athletes and volunteer coaches the opportunity to represent the United States in the World competition
• Help attract and support the development of young fishermen through a broad range of programs.
• Help position the United States to secure the World Championship event within the next 3 to 5 years

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
While special sponsorship arrangements are always a possibility, we have six offerings that should fit most circumstances.  Irrespective of the choice, sponsors will receive multiple forms of recognition in the electronic and hardcopy media developed for the National Fly Fishing Championship.

Service Donations (unlimited)
Designed for individuals or vendors who choose to contribute personnel, equipment, vehicles, lodging, etc for any NFFC event. Depending on the value of the donation you will receive

• Receive a 1/4-page advertisement in the Event Guide if the donation is greater than $1,500 and up to a full page if the value exceeds $3,000.
• An invitation to a special NFFC Reception to meet the members of Team USA, the coaches, and other supporters.  This evening will include a special one hour presentation.  To qualify your donation must be valued at $2.000 or more
• Promotional package of counter cards, signage, etc that will associate you with the NFFC.
• Two tickets to the Awards Banquet

Cash or Product Donations (unlimited)
Designed for individuals or organizations who wish to make a cash or product contribution to the NFFC or Team USA.  Depending on the value of the donation you will receive

• Receive a 1/4-page advertisement in the Event Guide if the donation is greater than $1,500 and up to a full page if the value exceeds $3,000.
• An invitation to a special NFFC Reception to meet the members of Team USA, the coaches, and other supporters.  This evening will include a special one hour presentation.  To qualify your donation must be $1,500 or more
• Promotional package of counter cards, signage, etc that will associate you with the NFFC.
• Two tickets to the Awards Banquet

Fly Shop Donations (unlimited)
Fly shops willing to give competitors a discount (20% or better) on fly tying materials, equipment, and other items carried in inventory will be recommended to the participants and identified as event sponsors. You will receive

• Promotional materials that associate you with the NFFC.
• Two tickets to the Awards Banquet

Note:  Fly Shops may also be service, cash or product donors

Bronze Sponsors ($1,500 - limited to 15)
Designed for individuals or organizations to make a cash donation to the NFFC or Team USA in order to sponsor one of the 15 US Teams competing in the event.

• Receive a 1/4-page advertisement in the Event Guide
• A NFFC Press Package that includes still photography and video that can be used for 12 months following the event.
• A special photo session with members of the team you are sponsoring
• An invitation to a special NFFC Reception to meet the members of Team USA, the coaches, and other supporters.  This evening will include a special one hour presentation.
• Special rates in High Country Angler (Colorado Trout Unlimited Magazine with a circulation base of 25,000) and NFFC Guide that will be included in one of the large Front Range newspapers (circulation base of 40,000 to 200,000)
• Two tickets to the Awards Banquet

Silver Sponsors ($5,000 - limited to 5)
Designed for individuals or organizations to provide competitor travel assistance (75%) and financial NFFC support (25%).  The distribution may be altered at the donor’s request.

• Receive a 1/2-page advertisement in the Event Guide
• A NFFC Press Package that includes still photography and video that can be used for 12 months following the event
• Unlimited cooperation an advertising agencies employed by a sponsor and a specific media contact on the Colorado Steering Committee.
• An invitation to a special NFFC Reception to meet the members of Team USA, the coaches, and other supporters.  This evening will include a special one hour presentation.  Special recognition for your contribution will be made at this event.
• Special rates in High Country Angler (Colorado Trout Unlimited Magazine with a circulation base of 25,000) and NFFC Guide that will be included in one of the large Front Range newspapers (circulation base of 40,000 to 200,000)
• Guided fishing on private water with one member of the Fly Fishing Team USA Organization for 3 anglers.  This includes transportation, lunch, and equipment (if needed).
• A fly fishing equipment/clothing package with a retail value of $600
• 10 tickets to the Awards Banquet

Gold Sponsors (limited to 3) $8.000 to $12,000
Designed for individuals or organizations to underwrite one of three segments of the National Championship - Conservation Day - $8,000, The Fishing Competition - $10,000, or The Banquet & Awards Dinner - $12,000

• Receive a full-page advertisement in the Event Guide
• A Premium Press Package that includes all still photography and all video that can be used for 12 months following the event.  This will include materials specific to the donation.
• Unlimited cooperation an advertising agencies employed by a sponsor and a specific media contact on the Colorado Steering Committee.
• An invitation to a special NFFC Reception to meet the members of Team USA, the coaches, and other supporters.  This evening will include a special one hour presentation.  Special recognition for your contribution will be made at this event.
• Special rates in High Country Angler (Colorado Trout Unlimited Magazine with a circulation base of 25,000) and NFFC Guide that will be included in one of the large Front Range newspapers (circulation base of 40,000 to 200,000)
• Product/service endorsement of the sponsors choosing by one or more members of Team USA
• Guided fishing on private water with two members of the Fly Fishing Team USA Organization for 6 individuals.  This includes transportation, lunch, and equipment (if needed).
• A fly fishing equipment/clothing package with a retail value of $1,200
• Opportunity to purchase unique logo merchandise at a significant discount
• Reserved table for 10 at the Awards Banquet

Note:  It is possible for a single party to purchase all three segments at the combined price of $30,000.  In this case, a special set of incentives will be made available.

Current Fly Fishing Team USA Sponsors
If you are already a sponsor of Team USA you are a NFFC sponsor by association.  You need to do nothing to receive acknowledgement of your support.  However, you can create promotional opportunities for your company by simply contacting the fly fishing industry liaison and describing your requirements.  In addition, you may take advantage of extended incentives directly associated with the NFFC.