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2009-07-31 7:01 PM

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Subject: Question for people involved with event organizing.
So I am just wondering where the entry fee money goes? I realize that there are expenses that athletes don't know about, just wondering what they are? I just picked up my race package for Calgary 70.3 and I am a little disappointed. With the sponsors for the event being who they are, I would have expected a few more goodies (or at least some goodies). I mean 2XU, not expecting a new race suit, but maybe a t-shirt in the bag, a couple of power bars, maybe a water bottle from Profile Design. Toss in some sunscreen for good measure and now you are starting to feel like you are getting something for your $200-$250

I used to organize major events for a different sport. One of the sponsor requirements on top of a cash commitment, was something to go into the registration bag. At two events I did a major sunglass manufacturer supplied a pair of sunglasses for every athlete. No one ever walked away with less value in their bag than they had paid in entry fees.

What is the norm for triathlons? I know I sound a little negative right now, but I was expecting a little more from our sports biggest name.


2009-08-01 2:19 AM
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Subject: RE: Question for people involved with event organizing.
You make a good point, and the sponsors need to see this as the marketing opportunity that it is by, oh, I don't know.... maybe catering to the hordes who pay the bills???
2009-08-01 2:50 AM
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Subject: RE: Question for people involved with event organizing.

I've worked on some race committees and some charity golf tournaments over the years.  Our goal was always to try to find enough sponsorship to cover the actual cost of doing the race and then having the entry fees go to the designated charity or other worthwhile cause.   It takes some legwork and phone calls, but we could usually come up with plenty of stuff for the goody bags.

 The thing that grinds me are the private promoters who are in it just to make a buck off the racers.  Particularly when they advertise that the proceeds are going to some good cause in order to help promote the event, and then only make a token donation after pocketing most of the loot. 

Mark

 

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