Benefitting HandsOn Texarkana
www.HandsOnTexarkana.org
April 29, 2017
Bringle Lake Park
Texarkana, Texas
Team Registration Deadline is April 7, 2017
SPONSORSHIP GUIDE
Support Volunteering in the Texarkana area
Engage Employees in a Team Building Experience
Enhance your Community Partnership
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About Dragon Boat Racing
Dragon boat racing began in China more than 2,000 years ago. Today the tradition has evolved
into a fun paddle sport that appeals to people of all ages. Dragon boat racing is a team sport
that is growing quickly worldwide.
Each year an estimated 50 million people from 40 countries participate in the sport of dragon
boat racing. This exciting sport has become a choice competition among athletes of various
backgrounds and provides an extremely popular vehicle for fundraising. It also serves as a tool
for corporate team building. Local communities have successfully combined these two concepts
to showcase their waterfront parks and to stimulate their local economy.
Dragon boat racing is the ultimate team sport. With a short lesson almost anyone can enjoy
participating. Twenty paddlers sit two-by-two in a 42 foot long boat and paddle in unison with
the entire team. A steersperson (provided by the festival) stands in the back guiding the boat. A
drummer sits at the front and beats out the cadence of strokes to keep the paddlers in sync and
motivates their team to the finish line. Dragon boating is a great unifier. Paddlers work as a
team to make the boat glide. It calls to people of all ages, genders and athletic skills. The
appeal of dragon boating is truly universal because it is challenging and demonstrates team
work at its finest. It is also lots of fun.
Everyone involved in this wonderful community event experiences a world of benefits! Paddlers
experience teamwork at its best. Spectators are entertained and inspired by activities
showcasing the new Bringle Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas. Sponsors receive significant
media attention and lasting good will from their involvement with a respected charitable nonprofit organization. Your employees and team members reap the benefits of team building,
increased camaraderie and community spirit. They will proudly don your company’s brand as
they paddle to the finish line, vying to be number one!
Dragon Boat Team – 20 paddlers + 1 Drummer
Number of male / female paddlers varies by team classification
Each Team can have a designated practice session
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Who is HandsOn Texarkana?
Serving our community – Leading the Way – People Helping People
-Making a Difference through Volunteerism
Mission Statement: HandsOn Texarkana serves our community in order to identify
needs, inspire action through volunteerism and provide answers to problems.
Our purpose is to make the Texarkana community better through advocating
volunteerism. We believe it is a tool to create positive change. HandsOn Texarkana is
governed by a 21 member board, is a national partner with the Points of Light
Foundation and an Affiliate of HandsOn Network. Both Texas and Arkansas citizens are
served with volunteers.
The people of our area are engaged through volunteering which transforms our
community to the best place to live and work.
Youth Volunteer Program educates and guides youth in community service by
teaching students to volunteer then connecting them with non-profit agencies. HandsOn
Texarkana facilitates classroom sessions to all area school districts thereby equipping
youth with the tools needed to volunteer.
Skilled Parenting teaches practical parenting skills while providing support to adults.
At-risk parents learn:
 Basic parenting techniques
 Communicate effectively with children
 Resourceful loving discipline alternative
 How to prevent child abuse and neglect
Disaster Preparedness – Texarkana Area Community Organizations Active in Disaster
(TACOD) was established through HandsOn Texarkana and its partners. It is an
inclusive and cooperative organization intended to be a network for agencies who work
closely in meeting the needs after a disaster hits the community. Its mission is to foster
efficient, streamlined service delivery to people affected by disaster through cooperation
in the four phases of disaster: preparation, response, recover and mitigation.
Transportation for Elderly provides for people who do not have transportation to the
doctor, grocery store, pharmacy, dentist or other necessary errands. This program
connects volunteers to older folks and /or disabled.
Fast Facts for Forming a Dragon Boat Team
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The Dragon Boat
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Sport stems from an ancient Chinese legend
Each Dragon Boat is 42 feet long
10 rows seat 20 paddlers
Paddlers each paddle on one side during the race-on the left or on the right
A steersperson uses a 9 foot oar as a rudder, standing in the stern
A drummer sits in a seat at the bow, facing the crew
Roster
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20 Paddlers, minimum of 10 female paddlers must be in the boat at all times
1 drummer (minimum age of 12 years old)
4 alternate paddlers allowed and can be rotated at your discretion
All paddlers must be 14 years of age or older
High Five Dragon Boat provides your team with a steers person
Cost
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$1,200 for a corporate sponsored team
$900 for a community team
$750 for a club or out of town team
All of the necessary equipment is included
Proceeds from this event will benefit HandsOn Texarkana
For more information visit www.handsontexarkana.org
Practice
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1 practice session is included for each registered team and can be scheduled during the week
leading up to the event by emailing: practice@ highfivedragonboat.com
Practices will include the basics of paddling and the basics of racing
Equipment
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Paddles, life vests, boats, drums and steerspersons will be provided to each team at practice and
on the day of the race
Race Day – April 29, 2017
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The event is located at Bringle Lake in Texarkana
Teams will be assigned a rest area in the park to set up a team tent, chairs, tables and coolers
Each team will race in 3 heats, there is no elimination
The course is 300 meters in a straight line with 3 lanes
Each team will have 60-90 minutes in between heats
Division winners will be awarded in a post-racing awards ceremony
High Five Dragon Boat, LLC
907 E. 131st Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612 I www.highfivedragonboat.com
[email protected] I 813.426.3544
Forming a Team
The Dragon Boat
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Each Dragon Boat is 42 feet long
10 rows seat 20 paddlers
A steersperson uses a 9 foot oar as a steering ruddor
A drummer sits in a seat at the bow, facing the crew
Roster
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20 paddlers-number of male/female paddlers varies by team classification
1 drummer (at least 12 years old)
4 alternate paddlers allowed to rotate between races
High Five Dragon Boat provides each team with a steers person
Cost
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Corporate sponsored team
Community/nonprofit team
Dragon Boat club/visiting team
$1,200
$900
$750
Practice
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1 practice session included
Practice will include basics of paddling and racing
Equipment
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Paddles, life vests, boats, drums and steerspersons will be provided to each
team
Race Day
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Each team assigned a rest area for tent, chairs, coolers, etc.
Each team races in 3 heats, no elimination
Course is 350 meters in a straight line
Each team will have 45-60 minutes rest between heats
Division winners awarded in post-race ceremony
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Team Classifications
You can enter your team in one of six race classifications
Classifications vary by gender and age requirements
Mixed Class
 Minimum of 10 female paddlers. All paddlers must be 14
years of age or older
Open Class
 Any combination of male and female paddlers
Women’s Class
 Female paddlers only
Men’s Class
 Male paddlers only
Youth Class
 Any combination of male and female paddlers ages 12-18
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Event Sponsorship Levels
Platinum level - $3,500
Radio and Social Media Advertising
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Recognition as Platinum level sponsor in all radio and social media
advertising prior to and during event
o Acknowledgment as Platinum Sponsor on the festival website
with your company information
o Facebook page with your name and logo at Platinum level
o Twitter communication will include your name
On-site Advertising
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Premier placement of your banners at event
Tent and table/booth in prominent area
Choice sites to tie-in special promotions at event
 Your logo on all t-shirts to general public and participants
Public Relations Advertising
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Recognition of Platinum level sponsorship – name and logo on all
posters prior to event and during event
One Dragon Boat and team registration to participate in the races (up
to 10 people)
Sponsorship presentation at opening ceremonies recognizing your
contribution to the festival as Platinum Sponsor
 Other Benefits
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Your corporate/company sample products, services and promotional
items to be distributed to all festival participants in registration kits
Acknowledgement of your contribution as Platinum Sponsor throughout
the festival activities.
Event Sponsorship Levels
Gold level - $2,000
Social Media Advertising
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Acknowledgment as Gold Sponsor on the festival website with your
company information and logo
o Facebook page with your name and logo at Gold Sponsor level
On-site Advertising
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Visible placement of your banners at event
Tent and table/booth in prominent area
 Your logo on all t-shirts to general public and participants
Public Relations Advertising
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Recognition of Gold level sponsorship – name and logo on all posters
prior to event and during event
Sponsorship presentation at opening ceremonies recognizing your
contribution to the festival as Gold Sponsor
Other Benefits
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Your corporate/company sample products, services and promotional
items to be distributed to all festival participants in registration kits
Acknowledgement of your contribution as Gold Sponsor throughout the
festival activities
Event Sponsorship Levels
Silver level - $1,500
Social Media Advertising
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Acknowledgment as Silver Sponsor on the festival website with your
logo
o Facebook page with your logo at Silver Sponsor level
On-site Advertising
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One banner at event
Tent and table/booth in designated area
 Your logo on all t-shirts to general public and participants
Public Relations Advertising
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Sponsorship presentation at opening ceremonies recognizing your
contribution to the festival as Silver Sponsor
Other Benefits
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Your corporate/company sample products, services and promotional
items to be distributed to all festival participants in registration kits
Acknowledgement of your contribution as Silver Sponsor throughout
the festival activities
Event Sponsorship Levels
Bronze level - $1,000
Social Media Advertising
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Acknowledgment as Bronze Sponsor on the festival website with your
logo
o Facebook page with your logo at Bronze Sponsor level
On-site Advertising
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One banner at event
Public Relations Advertising
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Sponsorship presentation at opening ceremonies recognizing your
contribution to the festival as Bronze Sponsor
Other Benefits
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Acknowledgement of your contribution as Bronze Sponsor throughout
the festival activities
April 29, 2017 - Bringle Lake Park
Corporate Sponsorship Commitment Form
We would love to sponsor at the following level
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
$3,500
$2,500
$1,500
$1,000
Sponsor Information (please print clearly)
Company Name:
__________________________________________________
Contact Person/Title:
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Business Address:
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City/State/Zip:
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Phone:
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Email:
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Signature:
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(as you would like for it to appear in printed material)
Payment Information
( ) VISA
( ) MasterCard
Cardholder’s Name:
( ) American Express
( ) Check Enclosed
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Cardholder’s Number: __________________________________________________
Exp. Date:
________________ Zip Code:(where card is billed)__________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to HandsOn Texarkana
Email your high quality resolution logo to [email protected]
(Both in color and black/white formats if possible)
Please return this form with your donation to: HandsOn Texarkana,
c/o Dragon Boat Festival, P.O. Box 3474, Texarkana, TX 75504
Please call Kathey at 903-701-6032 with questions.
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