GeoSports are defined as outdoor fitness related activities
that are non-polluting, leave no, or low footprint, zero-waste
and sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place
and it’s environment.
The GeoSports Challenge combines the green movement with
fitness sports to help bring awareness to the importance of
maintaining a healthy environment and fit body.
It’s designed to get people of all ages involved in physical
activities and to serve as a platform to help promote zerowaste, to use alternative transportation, live locally and
maintain a sustainable lifestyle. It’s also about having fun!
P.O. Box 493
Plentywood, MT 59254
406-765-1401
[email protected]
www.alternatives-magazine.com
www.sheridancountyonline.com
Contents
I. How it Works
Featured sports
Who can participate
Forming teams
II. Team Sponsor Benefits
Promote fitness attitudes at work
Save on health insurance with wellness program
Create a green positive health and fitness image
III. Points Systems
Honor system
Time trials points
Weight loss points
IV. Sponsorship Program
Affordable and effectiv
Three levels to fit all budgets and needs
Exposure in all media
V. 2009 Schedule
Sustainable Living Festival, Billings, MT
Four events during Park Silly Sunday Markets, Park City, UT
Western Montana Crown of the Continent events
I. How it Works
The GeoSports Challenge is a team points “honor system”
whereas participants earn points by logging training miles in
specific venues (below) and converting them into points over a
designated period of time. Points can also be earned when
competing in other organizations events and for overall team
weight loss
ACTIVITIES
• Kayaking or canoing
• Mountain and road biking
• Trail running or walking
• Cross-country skiing
• Snowshoeing
TEAMS
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Teams are made up of a maximum of five people.
Can be comprised of family members, classmates,
faculties, employees, office, medical staff, etc.
Any age or ability
Each team member is responsible for logging their own
miles and points.
Each team has a team captain and is responsible to collect
enrollment fees, compile team points and submit them by
the scheduled check-in date.
II. Team Sponsorship Benefits
• Sponsoring a team is a great way to promote fitness attitudes at
work and provide a positive health benefit to employees. It could
actually serve as a selling point to attract quality employees for
employers.
• It’s been proven employers can save money on their health
insurance if a wellness program is in place at work. Productivity
increases because of fewer sick days, fewer on-the-job injuries,
improved morale and lower health-insurance claims.
• Image? Companies spend millions on corporate image. What
better image could be projected than promoting a green positive
health and fitness image workplace for your company.
ENTRY FEES:
$50 per person, per session includes:
• Event t-shirt
• Kick-off party
• Sponsors goodie bags
• Lance Armstrong yellow wrist bracelet
• 15% of entry fees to Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation.
To Register Online Click on Link below
www.alternatives-magazine.com/geo_entryform.html
III. Points System
HONOR POINTS
Activity
Aerobics
Cycling (road)
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking (off-road trail)
Mountain Biking (off road)
Paddling kayak/canoe
Running/Jogging
Snowshoeing
Walking
Weight Training
Points
5 Points per hour
6 Points per mile
10 Points per mile
5 Points per mile
8 Points per mile
5 Points per mile
8 Points per mile
6 Points per mile
3 Points per mile
5 Points per hour
When tabulating points per hour, record actual time engaged in activity and
not the down time for preparation, cool down et.
TIME TRIAL POINTS
A special points system has been devised for each of the
activities. Points are earned based on speed and distance.
Run/walk: www.alternatives-magazine.com/run.html
Cycling: www.alternatives-magazine.com/bike.html
Kayak/canoe: www.alternatives-magazine.com/kayak.html
Cross-Country Skiing: www.alternatives-magazine.com/xski.html
Snowshoeing: www.alternatives-magazine.com/snowshoe.html
TEAM WEIGHT LOSS POINTS
Pounds
10-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81-90
91-100
100 +
Points
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
AGE DIVISIONS: Average age of teammates determines division.
Division 1:
Division 2:
Division 3:
Division 4:
Division 5:
Division 6:
Division 7:
Division 8:
Division 9:
Division 10:
10 - 15
16 - 20
21 - 25
26 - 30
31 - 35
36 - 40
41 - 45
46 - 55
56 - 65
66+
Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation
In one of the greatest comeback stories of all time, Lance Armstrong
wins cycling’s most grueling race less than three years after being
diagnosed with cancer. By accomplishing what most thought was
impossible, Lance inspires cancer survivors around the world.
Find a sponsor, get your team together and bring awareness to
environmental issues, develop sustainable healthy living habits and help
with the fight against cancer. Win valuable merchandise and awards,
plus receive national recognition for your team or sponsor. 15% of the
entry fees will be donated to the LIVESTRONG Lance Armstrong
Cancer Foundation.
Phase I May 5 - through - August 4, 2007
Team Registration Application -- DEADLINE MAY 5, 2007
Cost of registration is $25 per person. It includes a t-shirt distributed during the final check-in of each phase and the Cinco de Mayo party (below). If
team or team members drop out entry fees and t-shirt will be forfieted. 20% of the proceeds, after t-shirt and party expenses, will go to the benefit
of the proposed Sheridan County Health &Fitness Center. Fill in the blanks below. Make check payable to Mountain Publishing and send to Get Fit
Sheridan County, P.O Box 493, Plentywood, MT 59254.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions call Dennis Ketterman 406-765-1401, or Kordy French 406-765-7312, or stop by the every
Tuesday Java Club mixers at the Main Bistro. If you're team is sponsored be sure to email a company logo (if used), for the t-shirt.
Team Name________________________________________________
Sponsor? __________________________________ Email ______________________________ Tel _______________________
Team Captain _______________________________ Email ______________________________ Tel _______________________
Member ___________________________________ Email ______________________________ Tel _______________________
Member ___________________________________ Email ______________________________ Tel _______________________
Member ___________________________________ Email ______________________________ Tel _______________________
Member ___________________________________ Email ______________________________ Tel _______________________
T-Shirts sizes: ____ XLG ____ LG ____ MED. ____ SM
TOTAL TEAM WEIGHT? ___________ (optional)
For planning purposes how many will be attending Cinco de Mayo party? _____
* Participation in the weight loss program is OPTIONAL. By filling in the total team weight above indicates participation. Teams must weigh in prior
to each check in date to provide a progress report which will be posted as the “Biggest Losers”, along with the miles/points charts. Individual
weight of teammates is not required. Registration deadline for Phase I is May 5, 2007. T-shirts are 100% heavy weight cotton, white with design
on the front. If your team is company sponsored please send company logo in the body or attached to regular email to [email protected].
Sponsors logo will be imprinted on t-shirts and published in website ad promotion.
For Online registration, miles to points conversion chart and weight loss chart and all program information and updates, please log onto
www.alternatives-magazine.com/SC-Getfit.com
www.alternatives-magazine.com/SC-RegistrationGetfit.com
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Help kick-off the 2007 Get Fit Program!
PARTY
Where: The Main Bistro in Plentywood
When: Saturday May 5, 5:30 pm. 5Kfun walk/run/bike
6:30 pm, Mexican dinner party, Margaritas, music and more
Everyone welcome! Price included with registration fee. Non particpants $8.95
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE ! Call 406-765-1401
IV. Sponsorship Program
The 2009 BioFest Tour sponsorship program is a standard three
level package designed to accommodate all types of businesses,
provide maximum exposure and cost-effective promotional opportunities.
We can also custom design a sponsorship package specifically for
your business needs and budget.The sponsorship program is
based on a minimum of eight events per year - or season, six editions of the magazine and year around web site exposure.
For further information please call 406-765-1401. (All event
dates, sponsorship provisions and rates are subject to change or
cancellation).
SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES
(will vary between events).
• Live music and dancing
• Sponsors and vendor booths
• Food & beverages
• Raffles and drawings
• Kids events
• LIVE STRONG apparel sales
Sponsorship Rates
Based on a minimum of eight separate events per season (see calendar next page)
Major Sponsor: $5500
Full page, 4c ad Alternatives E-magazine. 6 issues
Banner ad website.
Logo w/link weekly email event update bursts
Product samples and literature (goodie bag) distribution.
Logo w/link in calendar page
Directory ad in sponsors page
Logo event t-shirt
Team entry fees plus benefits (three teams of 5 maximum)
Associate Sponsor: $4500
3/4 Page, 4c ad Alternatives E-magazine. 6 issues
Tower ad website.
Logo link weekly email event update bursts
Product samples and literature (goodie bag) distribution.
Logo w/link in calendar page
Directory ad in sponsors page
Logo event t-shirt
Team entry fees plus benefits (2 teams of 5 maximum)
Contributing Sponsor: $3500
1/2 Page, 4c ad Alternatives E-magazine. 6 issues
Listing ad website.
Listing weekly email event update bursts
Product samples and literature (goodie bag) distribution.
Listing in calendar page
Directory listing in sponsors page
Logo event t-shirt
Team entry fees plus benefits (1 teams of 5 maximum)
V. 2009 Schedule
All events and dates are subject to change or cancellation at any time.
When they become firm we will provide extensive information for each
one with links to websites and other contact information.
May 1-3:
Sustainable Living Expo, Billings, MT
June 12-14:
Celebrate “Crown of the Continent,” Swan Lake, MT
June 20-21:
Park Silly Sunday Market, Park City, UT
July 18-19:
Park Silly Sunday Market, Park City, UT
August 8-9:
Huckelberry Festival, Swan Lake, MT
August 22-23:
Park Silly Sunday Market, Park City, MT
September 26-27:
Park Silly Sunday Market, Park City, UT
October 9-11:
Fall Colors Festival, Bigfork, MT
FAQ’s and Basic Demographics
• All electronic media distribution, readership and exposure is based on 4500 - 5000
subscribers and other direct email readership, with a 3x pass along or forwarded
distribution estimated at 15,000.
• Alternative Magazine website www.alternatives-magazine.com receives a yearly
average of 60,000 visits per month.
• Average attendance of each event is estimated between 2500 - 5000.
• Alternatives Magazine will be digitally published and electronically distributed bimonthly beginning with May/June 2009 edition. Deadline for space reservations is
April 1. Copy and artwork deadline is April 20. See advertise page.
• Website banner ads are 560 x 60 pixels and appear in the website home page and
random locations in other pages. Art work will Include sponsors website address and
live links.
• Tower ads are 120 x 180 pixels and appear in the home page and other random
locations throughout the website w/links to sponsors website.
• Text listing ads will appear on the right hand column on the home page of the
website w/links to sponsors website.
• The weekly email bursts is the sponsorships most effective promotional feature.
They are sent directly to over 4500 subscribers and other recipients each week.
• Plastic shopping or “Goodie bags” includes sponsors sample products, brochures,
coupons and literature etc. They are given out to all participants and event attendees
signing guest e-mailing list book, which helps reduce waste and provides a better
qualified subscriber and lead for sponsors.
• Event t-shirts are sold during all events to the general public and given out to
GeoSports Challenge participants. 100% cotton, three color design and include all
sponsors logo’s.
• Onsite 10 x 10 sales and promotional space is available to all sponsors. Additional
space can be purchased. Tents, tables, chairs and other items are available for an
additional fee. Sponsors may bring their own. Electric power will be provided at most
locations, but is advisable to have portable generators on hand.