Paddle Canada Event Sponsorship Application
Overview:
 We are offering this opportunity to members hosting eligible paddling
events for 2017.
The Fine Print:
 We will review all submissions. Applications that do not meet our criteria
will not be funded.
 Applications are to be delivered to the Event Committee via the Executive Director.
 All effort will be made to honor all eligible applications and divide the total amount
available equitably.
 Funded events are asked to acknowledge Paddle Canada as a cash event sponsor on
any media produced for your event and logo hotlink on website when possible.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
YOUR ORGANIZATION:
 Has a strong record in paddling skills development.
 Is strategic, builds public involvement and support, accomplishes specific goals and
outcomes, and takes a collaborative approach.
YOUR EVENT:
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Clearly articulates how the event will benefit the broader paddling community.
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Demonstrates that the necessary expertise to run the event successfully is in place.
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Demonstrates how key leaders in your organization will be involved in successful
implementation.
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States measurable goals and outcomes.
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Events that host a PC Instructor development or Certification Maintenance clinic pre or
post event will be given additional preference.
Application Form
Fields marked with an * indicates required information
Eligibility
Please check the criteria your Event meets
☐The Event will be carried out in Canada
☐The Event neither supports nor requires any illegal activities.
Primary Contact Person
Name*: (first, initial, last)
Role / Title in Organization:
Contact Information
Address*:Click here to enter text.
City/Town*:Click here to enter text.
Province/Territory*:Click here to enter text.
Postal Code*:Click here to enter text.
Country*:Click here to enter text.
Telephone*: ( ) Ext.Click here to enter text.
Email Address*: (will be used for communication regarding your application):
Website:Click here to enter text.
Organization
Organization Name*:Click here to enter text.
Organization Acronym:Click here to enter text.
Organization Chapter:Click here to enter text.
Organization Type*: Select from Registered society/Registered charity/Non-profit
organization/Other
Previous Support: Has this organization previously received support from Paddle Canada?
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Language preference: English/French
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Organization History
Objectives*: Describe your organization's objectives and main activities. (500 words max)
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Income statement*: Summary of income/expenses for previous year event. (40 words max - If
this is a first time event simply state so).
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Surplus: If previous year's event showed surplus please provide details. (40 words max)
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Event Details
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Event Title*:Click here to enter text.
Event Start Date*:Click here to enter text.
Event End Date*:Click here to enter text.
Primary Event Location (closest City/Town):
Province: Click here to enter text.
Funds Requested: ($CAD)
Event Summary*: Include the overall goals of the Event (30 words max)
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Event Details*: (600 words max)
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Criteria*: Description of how your Event meets Paddle Canada’s evaluation criteria. (600 words
max)
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Evaluation*: Plans for Event follow-up and evaluation of success. (100 words max)
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Communication*: Describe how you intend to communicate your Event to the public, and
describe who you will target. (100 words max)
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Paddle Canada Acknowledgement*: How will Paddle Canada’s contribution be acknowledged?
List all methods. (100 words max)
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Paddle Canada Disciplines*: Select Paddle Canada Development Committee(s) most relevant
to your Event – Check all that apply:
☐Canoe
☐River Kayak
☐Sea Kayak
☐Stand Up Paddleboard
Outcome Measures
For the following outcome measures, indicate what you hope to accomplish with this Event. If
the measure is not relevant to your Event, please leave it blank.
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Outcome Measure (if relevant), please indicate your goal for this Event:
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Total expected number of participants in this event:
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Paddle Canada members:
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How many Paddle Canada Instructors will formally be involved with the event:
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Supporting Documents
Please attach any supporting documents (maximum 6). They should not exceed 10 pages
combined total. Only doc, docx, pdf, xls, xlsx, jpeg, gif, png, txt and bmp files are allowed.
Letters of support (recommended): Maximum three files
Documents pertinent to the Event (e.g maps, quotes from contractors, background on lead
instructors, etc.): Maximum is five files
Budget*: Download our budget template (Microsoft Excel file), “PC Event Budget Sheet.xls” and
adjust to reflect your specific budget, and then submit with this application. Note: Use of Paddle
Canada’s budget template is mandatory.
Submit application and supporting documents to Graham Ketcheson at
graham@paddlecanada.com. If you have any questions please contact Matt Cuccaro
sponsor@paddlecanada.com or Graham Ketcheson at graham@paddlecanada.com
1-888-252-6292.