i ride gnu Posted November 29, 2006 Report Posted November 29, 2006 Whats the best way to go about gettin a sponsership??? Quote
Papasteeze Posted November 29, 2006 Report Posted November 29, 2006 Whats the best way to go about gettin a sponsership??? what kind of sponsor? Are you just looking for free stuff or do you really want to represent the brands that you like? Quote
snorovr Posted November 29, 2006 Report Posted November 29, 2006 Whats the best way to go about gettin a sponsership??? First you make sure you spell what you're looking for correctly. Then you e-mail the companies you would like to represent asking who the company representative is in your area. Then e-mail him or her telling them why you think you deserve to be sponsored. Enter lots of comps and do well to build your resume. Quote
roundtop03 Posted November 29, 2006 Report Posted November 29, 2006 yeah papa got it....its spancer or spance! Quote
Justin Posted November 29, 2006 Report Posted November 29, 2006 d00d i trin to get a sponcer i can do a 180 almost a 3 but i got it ANYWAYS The best way to go about getting a sponsorship is to compete in comps. Let reps and shops know who you are instead of bugging them with emails and sponsor me tapes, tons of kids do this and most dont ever get looked at anyway. But yea. Compete and win in comps. Tons of reps and shop owners are there, usually giving out prizes too. If you win they'll know who you are....eventually it'll happen if you're good enough, you can't force it. Quote
i ride gnu Posted November 30, 2006 Author Report Posted November 30, 2006 Thanks y'all for the spelling advice and suggestions, im deffinatly ready to commit and rep a company and not just bum off all the free stuff. hopefully it'll all work out Quote
Stevo Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 Thanks y'all for the spelling advice and suggestions, im deffinatly ready to commit and rep a company and not just bum off all the free stuff. hopefully it'll all work out good luck with that! Quote
Papasteeze Posted December 1, 2006 Report Posted December 1, 2006 Ok... If you are wanting to ask businesses to sponsor you. You should think in terms of why they should put thier products on you. What is in it for them? It isn't always about the skills. Lots of snow resort personel get gear tossed at them at no or little charge. Are they sponsored? I would think that if you are asking for gear to be tossed to you, you should at a minimum explain why they should do that. It is a misconception that businesses will give you stuff just because you got skills. I doubt a representative is going to run up to you and say "Wow! awesome cork 9, you deserve a new board"! Sure, if you are winning comps left and right, eventually a rep is going to ask who are your sponsors? Think of it as a job, submit a resume that reads like a portfolio. Pics, stats, comp results, personal data, video and a narrative on why you want to represent that company. Chances are that you already have a huge sponsor, if you do more for them, I bet in return, they will do more for you. Here is a portfolio that could easily be transformed into a request for sponsorship. http://www.meaghanbuisson.com/portfolio_12Oct06.pdf Good Luck Quote
snorovr Posted December 1, 2006 Report Posted December 1, 2006 It isn't always about the skills. Lots of snow resort personel get gear tossed at them at no or little charge. Are they sponsored? Where do they work!?! Sign me up!!! Quote
Papasteeze Posted December 1, 2006 Report Posted December 1, 2006 Where do they work!?! Sign me up!!! The same thinking probably applies especially if you are a coach, everyone looks to see what an instructor or patroller is riding on. If they have something, it must be good? Quote
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