SPONSORSHIP PACKET C O L O R A D O MOUNTAIN MUSHERS

SPONSORSHIP PACKET C O L O R A D O MOUNTAIN MUSHERS

In the Company of Sled Dogs Anticipation is written all over the faces of the dogs and their handlers as the excitement reaches a fevered pitch. The dogs strain in their harnesses, lunging forward in unrestrained enthusiasm as race time nears. They get to the starting chute, handlers holding the dogs and the sled in place as the timer counts down 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then they are off, dead silence except for the pounding of furry feet and the shush of the runners being dragged across the snow. For the first-time observer, the dog sledding scene can appear to be a somewhat chaotic experience. With the dogs barking & jumping, mushers frantically hurrying around hooking up their team to their sled via a gang line. The enthusiasm of the dogs is palpable and even infectious for this is what they love to do. This is a scene that is played out throughout the winter months over snow covered trails of the Rocky Mountain region. A Plea for Help Since we are a non-profit organization we try to keep our events affordable to our members & we do not charge for our community outreach. This is where we reach out to find sponsors and accept donations from the community to help defray our costs. We hope that you would like to help us keep this sport and our educational outreach alive and part of the community in which we all live. The following pages show our support levels and what you will receive in exchange for your support. Please take time to review our Sponsorship Levels and see what you can do to help with in keeping this an active and vibrant sport. Thank you for your consideration, Mark Hatch President - Colorado Mountain Mushers C O L O R A D O MOUNTAIN MUSHERS www.colomtnmushers.org COVER PHOTO PROVIDED BY:

Colorado Mountain Mushers...Born to Run Colorado Mountain Mushers (CMM) was established in 1989 to foster and promote the sport of Dogsledding, with an emphasis on education and the promotion of a family oriented style of racing. We are a 501C3 organization with about 70 individual & family memberships. Most of our members live in Colorado but we have members from the surrounding states as well. We cover a wide range of dog powered sports from Dryland bike & cart races in the Fall to the traditional snow events of sledding & skijoring during the Winter. Besides our race schedule we have also done a large number of educational and community outreach programs throughout the years from community events, K-9 related fairs and school presentations. Below is a list of activities that CMM has been involved with: 1. Holding racing events (usually 4 6 times per year), this happens during the Fall & Winter months. Over the years we have held events in Colorado, Wyoming & Utah. With one of our race locations in Colorado we have donated almost $1400.00 to the YMCA of the Rockies over the past 3 years. 2. Holding educational & hands on clinics for those interested in the sport. This usually happens in the fall. 3. Providing educational talks and demonstrations to schools & community events throughout the year. Over the years we have done numerous School Presentations, especially around the time when the Iditarod Race occurs in March. Some of the places we have done School Presentation are: ~ Laramie Wyoming area ~ Greater Denver, CO. area ~ Colorado Springs, CO. area ~ Glenwood Springs, CO. area ~ Dillon / Frisco, CO. area ~ Divide, CO. area For the 2014 Colorado Spring Winter Olympics Celebration, we were asked to come talk to the community and give sledding demonstrations for those attending the celebration. 4. Other events we organize: Annual Banquet to recognize club members and their achievements throughout the year Summer picnic where people can get together and socialize, it also provides an opportunity for non-members to meet & socialize with members. Hold a yearly campout where members & people interested in the sport can get together over a weekend to train dogs, discuss dog sledding & over all have a good time. 5. Fundraisers: Last year we held an event raising almost $500 for Mushers who lost their homes in the Sockeye Wild Fire in & around the Willow Alaska area.

SPONSORSHIP levels M US H ER LEAD SWING TEAM WHEEL SLED Bag LEAD DOG $2000 Logo display and recognition on: Side of the trailer Website & Facebook Full page ad in newsletter Club T-shirts, 4 provided Table/booth at any & all events Brochures & handouts Trackside signage at all Race Events* LEAD DOG One or Two lead dogs are at the head of each team. They respond to the musher s commands, find and follow the trail, and set the pace for the rest of the team. SWING DOG $1500 Logo display and recognition on: Side of the trailer Website & Facebook Half page ad in newsletter Club T-shirts, 3 provided Brochures & handouts Trackside signage at all Race Events* SWING DOG Swing dogs follow the lead dogs. They help set the pace and turn the sled around corners. TEAM DOG $1000 Logo display and recognition on: Side of the trailer Website & Facebook Quarter page ad in newsletter Club T-shirts, 2 provided Trackside signage at all Race Events* TEAM DOG Team dogs provide the horsepower of the team and help turn the sled. WHEEL DOG Logo display and recognition on: Website & Facebook Club T-shirts, 1 provided $500 WHEEL DOG Wheel dogs are placed directly ahead of the sled and tend to be the strongest dogs on the team. SLED BAG Business Card Ad placed in our Newsletter $250 SLED BAG Typical equipment used by mushers are stored here: Snow Hooks, Drag Brakes, Sled bag to hold a dog, tools to fix broken sleds, extra clothing for the musher, food and drink for longer distances, first aid kit for humans and dogs.

SPONSORSHIP levels M US H ER LEAD SWING TEAM WHEEL SLED Bag MUSHER A LA CARTE Custom tailor your own package with our CMM A la Carte. Contact us to learn more. MUSHER Musher can be any age, sex or race. They relay commands to the team and sometimes run behind the sled to speed it along. Donations & In Kind Contributions All donations whether cash or products apply to each of the levels. Items we are currently looking to include: - Enclosed Trailer (either new or used) to haul our snowmobile & equipments - Power Generator - Safety Fencing & Flagging - New Stop Watches for timers - Laptop & Printer for timers - Gift Cards - Trophies for each of the races, you could have your company name & logo on them - Product Samples to hand out to the mushers - Employee volunteers to help with events - Fliers & Promotional material for club events Product Donations for door prizes. Examples: Outdoor clothing gear is always greatly appreciated. Leashes, dog beds, toys, treats, food, crates etc. All contributions will be acknowledged on our website: www.colomtnmushers.org Previous Sponsors All sponsorship signage will be posted for 1 full year from September 2016 August 2017. *Track signage at this time is defined as venue-approved locations, e.g. at the announcer table, registration table, start finish line. Location to be determined as its dependent on the venue. All signage must be provided by the sponsor, and size and specs approved by the facility. Track side signage to be no larger than 2x5 ft.

Dog Sled Lingo Come Gee! Come Haw! Commands for 180 degree turns in either direction Gee: Command for right turn Haw: Command for left turn Mush: Comes from the French word marche it means to go. Modern dog drivers use: Hike! Let s go! Lead dog or Leader: Dog who runs in front of others. Generally, must be both intelligent and fast. On by: The command to go by another team or other direction Snow Hook: Heavy piece of metal attached to the sled by a line. The snow hook is embedded in the snow in order to hold the team and sled for a short period of time Swing dogs or dogs: Dogs that run directly behind the leader. Their job is to help swing the team in the turns or curves. Tug Line: Line that connects dog s harness to the tow line trees. Whoa! Command used to halt the team., accompanied by heavy pressure on the brake. Wheel Dogs: Dogs placed directly in front of the sled. Their job is to pull the sled out and around the corners or trees. Breeds that participate in the sport The original sled dogs used were chosen for size, strength and stamina, but modern dogs are breed for speed and endurance. At Colorado Mountain Mushers we race a variety of dog breeds. Alaskan Husky: A northern dog of mixed breed, usually mixed with a hound and a husky. Alaskan Malamute: Are large, strong, freight type dogs, the emphasis is on pulling strength. German Shorthaired/Wirehaired/Pointer: A medium to large size breed. The breed is streamlined yet powerful with strong legs, able to move rapidly and turn quickly. Rottweiler: One of the oldest of herding breeds. An intelligent dog of extreme hardness and adaptability with a strong willingness to work. Siberian Husky: Were used for centuries to pull sleds. the classic sled dog. Hardy and quite happy to work for hours on end. The dogs have great stamina and are lightweight. Samoyed: The Samoyeds have been bred and trained for at least 3,000 years. Enjoy working together in team with I human companions. Innate desire to pull and a great love of the outdoors, especially when there is snow involved. Race Classes & Distances Mid-Distance classes: Typically, 6,8,10,12 dog teams running to 100 plus miles. Sprint Classes: 3,4,6,8 dog teams; 3 & 4 dogs run 4-5 miles/day; 6 & 8 dog teams run 6-9 miles/day Skijor Classes: Combines cross- country skiing with dogs, may use 1,2,3 dogs on a trail 4-5 miles in distance. Races: Combine times for 2 days, usually occur on weekends. Dog Speeds: Vary by breed, typically teams will travel 12-18 mph.

2016-2017 Race Schedule DRYLAND Oct 15-16: Snow Mtn Ranch Dryland - Granby, CO Nov 12-13: South Park Dryland - Hartsel, CO Nov 19-20: Never Summer Dryland - Fairplay, CO SNOW Jan 7-8: Snow Mtn Ranch 1 - Granby, CO Jan 21-22: Wycolo - Laramie, WY Feb 11-12: Mt Massive - Leadville, CO Feb 25-26: Snow Mtn Ranch 2 - Granby, CO For additional information on races, including start times, etc. Website: www.colomtnmushers.org Email: colomtnmushers@yahoo.com Mush with Pride The Colorado Mountain Mushers are members of Mush with PRIDE. PRIDE stands for Providing Responsible Information on a Dog s Environment. The relationship between sled dogs and humans is one of the oldest bonds of its kind. Modern sled dog owners are proud of their dogs as canine athletes that are bred and trained to do what they love: run as part of a team. Mush with PRIDE supports the responsible care and humane treatment of all dogs and is dedicated to enhancing the care and treatment of sled dogs in their traditional and modern uses. For more information, please visit their website at www.mushwithpride.org Colorado Mountain Mushers Sponsorship Coordinator Jennifer Watson 303-906-8516 www.colomtnmushers.org C O L O R A D O MOUNTAIN MUSHERS