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9th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
APRIL 5 - 8, 2018 2017 LGBTQ Sporting Event of the Year by Connect Sports
Connect Sports Marketplace | Olympic SportsLink, an annual sports tourism conference, is a highly respected event that brings together NGBs, sports planners and rights holders, suppliers and experts in sports events for three days of general sessions, best practice breakouts, roundtables, workshops, pre-set appointments and networking.
For the first time this year, the conference’s Sports Tourism Excellence Awards included the “LGBTQ Sporting Event of the Year” category, making GPL the inaugural winner, a testament to the event’s impact on not just the local polo community, but the national LGBTQ and sporting communities at large.
WHAT ISC O N N E C T S P O R T S ?
ADDITIONAL WINNERS
Sports Event Organizer of the YearBeth Porreca, USA Football
Hotel Professional of the YearMike Hill, Hilton Worldwide
Best Amateur Sporting Event of the YearAAU Girl’s Junior National Volleyball
Championships
Best New Sporting Event (first-year)NCAA National Collegiate Beach
Volleyball Championships
Sports Organizer of the Year (for-profit)HITS, Inc.
Sports Supplier of the YearESPN Wide World of Sports
FRONT COVER: GPL PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, CHIP MCKENNEY
2017 LGBTQ Sporting Event of the Year by Connect Sports
CONTACT: CHIP MCKENNEY 323.712.3514 chip@gaypolo.com
DISCOVER GAY POLOFounded in 2006 by Chip McKenney
Only LGBT polo tournament in the
world
North America’s premier luxury LGBT
sporting and social event
USPA Sanctioned Tournament
Nearly 5000 in attendance in 2017
(est. 35% out-of-state;
65% in-state)
Host of world-famous
tailgate competition
Four polo teams
Four FABULOUS days!
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible
within the guidelines of U.S. law.
STACIE SIMPKINS FOUNDERS CUP WINNERS: SEMINOLE CASINO
WINNER OF THE 2017 TAILGATE COMPETITION: “GOD SAVE THE QUEENS”
BUILDING A GLOBAL NETWORK OF L G B T P O L O P L A Y E R S
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Canada
China
England
France
New Zealand
South Africa
United States
VIP TENT SPONSORED BY CHERRY KNOLL FARM
THURSDAY, APRIL 5Exclusive private VIP party
FRIDAY, APRIL 6GPL Preliminary Polo Matches
GPL Polotini Party (open event)
Location: Wanderers Club, Wellington, FL
SATURDAY, APRIL 7GPL Finals and Consolation Matches
Location: International Polo Club, Wellington, FL
SUNDAY, APRIL 8GPL Brunch
Location: International Polo Club Mallet Grille (open event)
4 DAYS OF LUXURY
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.
VIP DINNER HOSTED BYMASON PHELPS AND RON NEAL
LGBT Community Snapshot
POLO Community Snapshot
T H E A S S E M B LY
47 is the Average Age
70% Male 30% Female
68.3% are Married
90% have College Degrees
Travel Expenses per Annum: $12,755
Average Household Income: above $500,000
Average Net Worth is close to $5 million
40% have Primary Residence Valued in excess of $1 million
93.6% hold a Professional/Managerial position and 40.5% hold a Chairman/President position
Source: United States Polo Association
Gay men are twice as likely to work in
management positions and have a household
income in excess of $250,000
80% state they are more likely to
support companies that sponsor LGBT
events and fundraisers
66% are College Graduates
68% own their own homes
85% own a passport and 54% used their
passport to travel in the last year
90% more likely to own an iPhone
91% use social media
Sources: 2014 CMI Gay Consumer Index
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.
ANDRES LAPLACETTE (ARG)5-GOAL PLAYER
WINNERS OF MOST ORIGINAL TAILGATE AWARD“GERT CRAWFORD” AND BILL DOYLE REENACTING GREY GARDENS DOCUMENTARY
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
The International Gay Polo Tournament has been featured in LGBT and mainstream media outlets, including:
Compete Magazine
EquestrianLife.com
The Equinery
Hurlingham Polo Magazine
Palm Beach Daily News
Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach Illustrated
Passport Magazine
POLO: Players Edition
Polo International Magazine
Polo SA Magazine
Polo Times
PoloZone.com
reFresh Magazine
Sidelines Magazine
Sun Sentinel
Washington Post
Wellington Magazine
Sun Sentinel
Local and regional Television/Radio
And many more!
2017 WINNERS OF THE SENATOR CUP: CEDAR CREST STABLESANDRES LAPLACETTE, SEVERENCE MACLAUGHLIN,
MARK BENNETT AND STACIE SIMPKINS
2017 BEST TEAM SPIRIT: ΓAY FRATERNITY
WINNER OF THE 2017 TAILGATE COMPETITION: “GOD SAVE THE QUEENS”
SPONSOR OPPORTUNIT IES
Exclusive RightsCategory Exclusivity
Title rights to Event (e.g. “9th Annual [Sponsor Name] International Gay Polo Tournament”), includes all printed and digital materials (Press releases, website, posters, advertisements, email blasts, etc.)
9th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament
April 5 - 8, 2018
T I T L E SPONSOR 3 5 , 0 0 0 Sponsor Benefits
Opportunity to address audience during Awards Ceremony Principal logo inclusion on entry signage Recognition during Tournament via Public Address System Sponsor logo on all Team Jerseys Sponsor logo and company profile on the GPL website with links to the sponsor website
Sponsor name on all Winners’ Trophies Dedicated Press Release announcing Title Sponsorship Pre-match photo opportunity with Event Chairs and Polo Teams Two (2) Full-Page Four-Color advertisements in Event Program (camera ready copy to be provided by sponsor)
Opportunity for additional banner placement where appropriate Invitation to Exclusive Private VIP Party
VIP seating for twelve (12) guests in VIP Tent at center field - Saturday only
Eight (8) Polotini VIP tickets
Six (6) GPL Brunch VIP tickets Forty (40) General Admission Tickets (available upon request) Dedicated Event Host to ensure you and your guests are cared for during the event
CONTACT: CHIP MCKENNEY 323.712.3514 chip@gaypolo.com
MAN DRY FIT POLO
One chukker at a time
CEDAR CREST STABLES
Changing The Game
CEDAR CREST STABLES
MAN DRY FIT POLO
Changing The Game
One chukker at a time
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible
within the guidelines of U.S. law.
RSM TEAM: (FROM LEFT) CHARLIE MULDOON (USA), DANIEL BANE (CAN), CHIP MCKENNEY (USA) AND JEAN-MARC HERROUIN (USA)
SPONSOR OPPORTUNIT IES
Exclusive RightsCategory Exclusivity
Presenting rights to Event (e.g. “9th Annual [Title Sponsor Name] International Gay Polo Tournament Presented by (Presenting Sponsor Name)”, includes all printed and digital materials (Press releases, website, posters, advertisements, email blasts, etc.)
Sponsor Benefits
Opportunity to address audience during Polotini Party Logo inclusion on entry signage Recognition during Tournament via Public Address System Sponsor logo on all Team Jerseys Sponsor logo and company profile on the GPL website with links to the sponsor website
Dedicated Press Release announcing Presenting Sponsorship
Pre-match photo opportunity with Event Chairs and Polo Teams One (1) Full-Page Four-Color advertisement in Event Program (camera ready copy to be provided by sponsor)
Opportunity for additional banner placement where appropriate
Invitation to Exclusive Private VIP Party
VIP seating for twelve (12) guests in VIP Tent at center field - Saturday only Six (6) Polotini VIP tickets
Six (6) GPL Brunch VIP tickets
Thirty (30) General Admission Tickets (available upon request)
Dedicated Event Host to ensure you and your guests are cared for during the event
9th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament
April 5 - 8, 2018
PRESENTING SPONSOR 25,000
CONTACT: CHIP MCKENNEY 323.712.3514 chip@gaypolo.com
MAN DRY FIT POLO
Changing the game. One chukker at a time
Changing The Game
One chukker at a time
MAN DRY FIT POLO
One chukker at a time
Changing The Game
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible
within the guidelines of U.S. law.
2017 OFFICIAL AUTO SPONSORS:LAND ROVER PALM BEACH &
TESLA
SPONSOR OPPORTUNIT IES
9th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament
April 5 - 8, 2018
OFFICIALA U T O SPONSOR 2 0 , 0 0 0
Sponsor BenefitsSponsor will be provided with an on-site auto display and sales area Sponsor vehicle will escort notables or teams onto the field for the opening ceremony of Saturday’s featured match Sponsor will receive an announcement during each match on Saturday Dedicated Press Release announcing Auto Sponsorship Sponsor logo and company profile on the GPL website with links to the sponsor website Logo inclusion on all print and digital marketing materials (poster, advertisements, e-blasts, etc.)
One (1) Full-Page Four-Color advertisement in Event Program (camera ready copy to be provided by sponsor)
Invitation to Exclusive Private VIP Party
VIP seating for six (6) guests in VIP Tent at center field - Saturday only
Four (4) Polotini VIP tickets
Four (4) GPL Brunch VIP tickets Twenty-five (25) General Admission Tickets (available upon request) Dedicated Event Host to ensure you and your guests are cared for during the event
CONTACT: CHIP MCKENNEY 323.712.3514 chip@gaypolo.com
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible
within the guidelines of U.S. law.
SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK: TEAM SPONSOR
SPONSOR OPPORTUNIT IES
9th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament
April 5 - 8, 2018
G O L D SPONSOR 1 5 , 0 0 0
Sponsor BenefitsSponsor logo and company profile on the GPL website with links to the sponsor website Logo inclusion on all print and digital marketing materials (poster, advertisements, e-blasts, etc.) Logo inclusion on entry signage Dedicated Press Release announcing Gold Sponsorship
Recognition during Tournament via Public Address System Pre-match photo opportunity with Event Chairs and Polo Teams One (1) Full-Page Four-Color advertisement in Event Program (camera ready copy to be provided by sponsor)
Invitation to Exclusive Private VIP Party
VIP seating for six (6) guests in VIP Tent at center field - Saturday only
Four (4) VIP tickets to Polotini Party
Four (4) GPL VIP Brunch tickets Twenty (20) General Admission Tickets (available upon request) Dedicated Event Host to ensure you and your guests are cared for during the event
CONTACT: CHIP MCKENNEY 323.712.3514 chip@gaypolo.com
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible
within the guidelines of U.S. law.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNIT IES
9th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament
April 5 - 8, 2018
S I L V E R SPONSOR 1 0 , 0 0 0
Sponsor BenefitsSponsor logo and company profile on the GPL website with links to the sponsor website Logo inclusion on all print and digital marketing materials(poster, advertisements, e-balsts etc.) Logo inclusion on entry signage Dedicated Press Release announcing Gold Sponsorship
Recognition during Tournament via Public Address System Pre-match photo opportunity with Event Chairs and Polo Teams One (1) Full-Page Four-Color advertisement in Event Program (camera ready copy to be provided by sponsor)
Invitation to Exclusive Private VIP Party
VIP seating for six (6) guests in VIP Tent at center field - Saturday only
Four (4) VIP tickets to Polotini Party
Four (4) GPL VIP Brunch tickets Fifteen (15) General Admission Tickets (available upon request) Dedicated Event Host to ensure you and your guests are cared for during the event
CONTACT: CHIP MCKENNEY 323.712.3514 chip@gaypolo.com
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible
within the guidelines of U.S. law.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNIT IES
Exclusive RightsOne (1) tented tailgate with six (6) General Admission tickets
Custom polo team shirts
Sponsor BenefitsLogo inclusion on GPL website and email blasts
Logo inclusion on all print marketing materials (team shirts, poster, advertisements etc.)
Recognition during Tournament via Public Address System
One (1) Half-Page Color advertisement in Event Program (camera ready copy to be provided by sponsor)
Two (2) GPL Polotini Party tickets
Two (2) GPL Brunch tickets
Sponsor BenefitsSponsor logo and company profile on the GPL website with links to the sponsor website Logo inclusion on all print and digital marketing materials (poster, advertisements, e-blasts, etc.) Recognition during Tournament via Public Address System One (1) Half-Page color advertisement in Event Program (camera ready copy to be provided by sponsor)
Two (2) GPL Polotini Party tickets
Two (2) GPL Brunch tickets Four (4) General Admission Tickets (available upon request)
9th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament
April 5 - 8, 2018
9th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament
April 5 - 8, 2018
T E A M SPONSOR
G R A N D SPONSOR
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CONTACT: CHIP MCKENNEY
323.712.3514 chip@gaypolo.com
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible
within the guidelines of U.S. law.
THANK YOU
CONTACT: CHIP MCKENNEY | 323.712.3514 | chip@gaypolo.com
GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible
within the guidelines of U.S. law.