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Curling – Be part of success!

National Success

2nd most successful men’s curling team in the world.

Men’s world champions 2009, 2006, 1999 all with SW Scotland skips

Women’s world champions 1999.

Women’s Olympic champions 2002

Women’s world junior champions 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

Local Success

National U13 champions 2010/11.

National Junior Club League 2011/12 - Division 1

1 selected for National Academy Training Programme

3 selected for Regional Academy

6 selected for Royal Club Talent programme

National U17 & U21 Championships

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Curling – Be part of success!

A unique local opportunity for advertising and brand exposure The Dumfries Ice Bowl has a brand new purpose built Ice pad with 6 dedicated rinks; and with 6 additional rinks available for invitation competitions and tournaments makes it the biggest single curling facility in Scotland. We have sponsorship opportunities available for this brand new facility. In becoming a sponsor not only will you get a great value advertising opportunity, you will be supporting the development of curling in the area particularly our junior members.

So...be part of the continuing and growing success of our junior curlers; in turn helping them attend competitions and training and become the next national success story.

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Largest participation sport in Scotland for all age groups and social classes.

Scotland’s most popular winter sport

During a season over 1/3rd of adult curlers play more than once a week.

Consistently high and repeat traffic.

Over 200,000 paying customers each year at Dumfries Ice Bowl

The facility is home to 27 curling clubs with over 800 members from the local area.

A minimum of 60 matches involving 480 curlers takes place every week in the season

The club has over 40 juniors who attend coaching and practice twice a week and are

supported by parents and friends who watch matches and practice.

Host to 2 international invitation events.

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Disclaimer It should be noted that company names shown in the following pages are for illustrative purposes only and do not indicate any commitment or intent on behalf of the company to support Dumfries Curling Club.

Expressions of interest We have already received significant interest from advertisers, however in the interests of fairness we intend not to offer the opportunities on a first-come-first-served basis but instead have a period during which all interested advertisers will have an equal opportunity to make their interests known. Priority will be given to those who wish to take multiple opportunities and over a number of seasons. Closing date – July 30

Complementary benefits to corporate sponsors For sponsors who provide support to the club we also ensure you get involved in curling at Dumfries.

All Sponsor Benefits Guest invitation to the Club Presentation evening

Invitation to enter Xmas Cracker competition

Premier Sponsor Benefits Guest invitation to the Club Presentation evening

Guest invitation to all invitation tournaments including internationals

Free team entry to the Xmas Cracker competition

Discount for corporate packages Check out our corporate packages for management away days and team building days.

Contact If you would like to visit the Ice Bowl and see the facility for yourself, please call us to make an appointment. Alternatively to make your interest known or for further information on any of the sponsorship packages, please contact;

Allison Whyte Club Secretary Dumfries Ice Bowl Curling Association Dumfries Ice Bowl, Dumfries t: 07731 488 241 e: allwhyte@btinternet.com

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Sponsor Option 1: Wall Space Space on wall along length of the rink 3ft by 8ft boards mounted on wall space along the length of the rink.

Pricing Minimum term - 2 years. Minimum spaces - 1.

Spaces

1 2

2 years £600 £1,000

3 years £750 £1,200

Cost of materials The costs of production materials are included in the price.

Availability There are a total of 6 advertising spaces available. This opportunity is available from May 2011.

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Sponsor Option 2: Seating Area Wall Space Space on wall along length of rink above seating area 3ft by 8ft Boards mounted on wall space along the length of the rink.

Pricing Minimum term - 2 years. Minimum spaces - 1.

Spaces

1 2

2 years £600 £1,000

3 years £750 £1,200

Cost of materials The costs of production materials are included in the price.

Availability There are a total of 4 advertising spaces available. This opportunity is available from May 2011.

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Sponsor Option 3: Ice Surface Space on floor surface of each curling rink Advertise your brand or company logo on the ice surface.

Pricing Maximum term - 1 year. 2 spaces per Sheet

Sheet

1 2

1 year £450 £700

Cost of materials The costs of production materials are included in the price.

Availability There are a total of 6 ice sheets available with 2 spaces on each. This opportunity is available from May 2011. Closing date July 30.

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Sponsor Option 4: Scoreboards Space on scoreboards Your company name or brand above the scoreboard on each rink and 2 signage boards positioned either side of the rink wall.

Pricing Minimum term - 2 years. Minimum spaces - 1.

Spaces

1 2

2 years £600 £1,000

3 years £750 £1,200

Cost of materials The costs of production materials are included in the price.

Availability There are a total of 5 scoreboard spaces available and 2 advertising spaces This opportunity is available from May 2011.

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Sponsor Option 5: Stone Handles 5 Year Sponsorship of Stone Handles Have your company name and/or logo feature on the coloured disc as part of the stone handle; ideal for a web site url.

Pricing Minimum term 5 years.

Stone Handles

Pair (2) ½ Set (4) Full Set (8) Full Rink (16)

5 years £60 £100 £175 £300

Cost of materials The costs of production materials are included in the price.

Availability There are a total of 6 full sets (left) available This opportunity is available from May 2011.

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Corporate Packages Team Building & Social Nights

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Corporate Package : Bronze Test your skills & try a game.....Just for fun!

1 hour session

Professional coaching

Fun game...trust us...it will be!!!

£10/head Ideal for fun nights out or a warm up to something else!!

Corporate Package : Silver Professional coaching & a game.....Getting Serious!

2 hour session

Professional coaching

Competitive Game....Don’t think you’re competitive? Just wait till you try this!

DVD Recording....to remind you of the laughs you gave everyone else!!!

£15/head Ideal for team building and management away days....blow away those management cobwebs!

Corporate Package : Gold Professional coaching & a game.....Take no prisoners! The ultimate on ice experience featuring;

2.5 hour session

Professional coaching

Competitive Game....Show us your competitive spirit!!

DVD Recording...to record those gold medal winning moments!!

Buffet...not just sausage rolls either!!!

£20/head Ideal for team building and management away days. Spend your whole day with us and use the on-site conference room facilities for off-site workshops. Dumfries Curling Association will provide coaches and equipment. Sessions can be provided for as few as 8 people

Testimonials

The corporate curling which we took part in proved to be excellent value for money. Mostly complete

beginners in our group and with the excellent coaching they had us playing a full (and competitive) game by the end of the session. Great coaching, great facilities and

great fun. Was a great idea for our Christmas night out. David Owen Scottish Agricultural College Dumfries

A Great night was had by all. We’ll be back...for sure.

Maureen Mair Genus ABS Cheshire

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Corporate Facilities Meeting & Hospitality Space!

Conference Room Dumfries Ice Bowl has a conference and meeting facility suitable for off-site company meetings and workshops. The facilities include seating for 20-40 people depending on layout, a Wi-Fi internet connection and audio-visual equipment for presentations. Use the facilities in conjunction with a corporate curling package for

Management away-days

Team building days.

Contact us for pricing.

Meeting Refreshments Tea and Coffee and options which can include tray bakes, gingerbread, fruit loaf or shortbread are all available from £1.95 per head.

Buffet Menus The Ice Bowl provides on-site catering for group lunches or something more substantial in the evening. Menus can be tailored to suit dietary preferences and tastes and can include options from sausage rolls to mixed canapés to fresh scones with jam & cream. A Buffet menu is included in the corporate curling (Gold) package. Please contact us for further details.

Bar After your game or team building session share your experiences (successful or otherwise) and socialise with teammates and opposition in the bar.

Contact For further information on any of the sponsorship or corporate packages, please contact

Graham Sloan Curling Development Officer Royal Caledonian Curling Club Dumfries Ice Bowl t: 01387 215300 e: graham@royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org