Fund Raising
Each paddler is required to contribute a minimum donation of $200 to participate in the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic. We encourage you to raise more, but you must pay the minimum amount of $200 on or before the day of the event. This can pre-paid by 19th October 2011 via the website or handed-in on the day of the event.
Why not go that extra step and obtain sponsorship for yourself. Below are listed a few fruitful ways to raise funds.
- Create your own Web Page.
- Offer something to your potential sponsors they can’t refuse! Maybe wear their merchandise, cover your boats in the company’s colours etc.
- Mail or email your family, friends, relatives, workmates to sponsor you at an agreed rate per kilometre for the 111km duration. Ask them to donate online or send a stamped, self-addressed envelope for them to return mail their support.
- Ask if your employer will match the sponsorship you raise. They may also agree to allow you to utilise their facilities (copier, printing, etc) to promote your involvement in the event.
- Run a “guess my time” competition.
- Organise a Special Events.
- Organise social activities such as a golf day, talent show, pool party or murder/mystery party.
- Sell raffle tickets.
- Make sure you thank your sponsors after the race – it’s the best way to get them for next year.
- Matched Funding - Many companies have a matched funding program whereby they will match dollar-for-dollar the amount you raise. Even if there is currently no such program in place, they could be more than willing to make a donation and support their employees supporting a good cause. All you have to do is ask!
- Poster for your work place. Sponsorship Poster
Credit card facilities are available for payment of sponsorships.
Sponsorship money must be received by the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic by 11th November in order to put you in the running for prizes for the largest amount raised.
Deadline for fundraising
To be eligible for fundraising prizes, money must be received by the Fundraising Co-ordinator by Friday 11 November 2011.
Payment options
Online donations
Sponsors of individual paddlers can donate via the website.
- Go to: www.canoeclassic.asn.au
- Click the Sponsor a Paddler button
- Complete the online form, making sure you look up the paddler number.
Offline donations
If you would like to send a cheque or credit card details please complete the donations form.
Please make fundraising cheques payable to: The Hawkesbury Canoe Classic Association Appeal.
Tax deductibility
- Amounts of $2 and over are tax deductible.
Receipt books
- Receipt books for donations are available on request from the Entry Coordinator on entries@canoeclassic.asn.au
- All receipt books with outstanding monies must be returned by Friday 11th November, 2011.
- No receipt books will be issued on Race Day.
Lodgement of sponsorship
You will need to bring to registration 22nd October :
- MINIMUM donation of $200 per paddler unless already prepaid.
- Raffle ticket stubs and unsold tickets.
- All used receipt books.
Only paddlers who have completed registration will be able to start the Classic.
Hawkesbury Classic raffle
A raffle will be held to help paddlers raise their minimum donation, and hopefully raise more.
Paddlers can request raffle books on the entry form.
Prizes include:
1st Prize: $3,000 Toshiba 6.00kw Hi Wall Inverter split reverse cycle air conditioner. The Air Conditioner will be installed in the Sydney Metro Area. (Donated by Toshiba and Osman Air)
2nd Prize: $500 worth of Coleman Outdoor products
3rd Prize: $300 worth of Bunning Vouchers
Terms: Raffle prizes can not be converted to cash.
