EVENT SUPPORTING PARTNER INFORMATION

Surfrider Foundation Eco Challenge Gold Coast Event Supporting Partner Information

Are you looking for the perfect event to carry your company’s message to your audience?

Look no further, here is a family friendly, sustainable, community, surfing lifestyle fundraising event that is looking at going Australia wide after holding 4 successful events in South East Queensland since 2011.

Event overview and objectives

The Surfrider Foundation Eco Challenge Gold Coast is back for its fourth year as part of Bleach Festival.

This event generates a unique opportunity to communicate on a large scale, sustainability principles and how they are transformed into daily actions. Ultimately the event raises funds and awareness for Surfrider Foundation Australia’s, local branch – The Gold Coast’s efforts, highlighting coastal issues such as water quality, marine debris, coastal erosion issues & sustainable solutions, environmental awareness campaigns & education programs including Surfrider’s major campaigns ‘RISE ABOVE PLASTICS” and ‘ENDANGERED WAVES”.

It’s all about enjoying the coast, protecting and promoting its health. Therefore we have created a fantastic line-up of events to highlight this in all aspects, so that the whole family can enjoy and take home valuable insights.  For the first time ever a battle of the Parks, the Gold Coast event will see “The Worlds” Roots of Surfing Teams Challenge, yes Seaworld surfing against Movieworld etc in an epic wooden surfboard event.

We call upon local communities and friends from far and wide to engage, enjoy and protect what we love: the waves, oceans and beaches.

Event History

The Eco Challenge has been run in Coolum since 2011 as the environmental component and 2^nd day of the iconic Golden Days Festival.  The event attracts professional surfers, skaters, iconic alternative surfboard shapers, touring musicians, amongst the local community in a beautiful coastal setting. In its fourth year on the Gold Coast we will see the potential of this event building as it morphs into its potential.

There are lots of family-oriented events and activities held throughout the day which includes a pioneering & traditional surfing event on wooden boards where anyone can enter and try out, with demos and shaping displays. Live music, a skating event for young and old, interactive art and eco workshops and an eco-village market stalls. The whole day promotes local, innovative & sustainable product alternatives to everyday consumer goods.

Event Reach

This event will be repeated annually on the Sunshine & Gold Coasts and from next year several other locations around Australia with Surfrider Foundation Branches.

Reach that SF Pages have.. likes + members followers etc.

One of the benefits of sponsorship with our advertising reach through our social media strategy and campaign is our message will be spread by our media partners Coastalwatch.com who on average have 470,000 unique visitors and 5 million page impressions per month and a database of over 70,000 members. And also with Surfrider Foundation social media reach of over 500,000 both within Australia and worldwide and on average 5000 unique visitors per month (in the last six months) from 110 different countries.

 

Eco Challenge 2017

Surfrider Foundation Gold Coast is once again hosting the Eco Challenge.  This year the event is moving from Tugun Surf Life Saving Club to Tweed Heads & Coolangatta (Greenmount) Surf Life Saving Club, Marine Parade & Hill Street, Coolangatta QLD 4225 on Saturday 1st of April 2017, from 7am – 2pm. The move will be a welcome change because of the increase in passers by. This is our forth invitation we’ve had to participate within Bleach*Festival.

The 2015/16 Eco Challenge ran on 100% renewable energy!

Discussions have taken place and the surf club have agreed to accept our offer of arranging a solar power installation as a permanent legacy from the event provided by Climate Wave Enterprises.

• Live Music from headlining acts ALL DAY
• “The Worlds” ROOTS of Surfing Wooden Surfboard Teams Challenge
• Skateboarding Competition & expression session
• Culture, Environmental, Musical and Kids activity workshops
• Guest speakers and environmental campaigns
• Eco Village Market & Food Stalls

Event Legacy

This is an Australian first, where several businesses have partnered with two non-profit organisations to leave a legacy of close to half a $Million for the community all by hosting a one day sustainable event. How good’s that! The statistics below are calculated on a 50 kilowatt/200 solar panel installation over the guaranteed period of the panels which is 25 years (panels can last 40 years).

Climate Wave Enterprises  has teamed up with Surfrider Foundation Australia to provide a permanent Australian-accredited solar power system for the Tweed Heads & Coolangatta (Greenmount) Surf Life Saving Club, which is guaranteed for 25 years of operation. The investment will significantly reduce the club’s power bills – a direct cost benefit for the club and its members – as well as assisting them to become environmentally sustainable.

Furthermore, as part of the Eco Challenge Gold Coast event, anyone who purchases a solar system, for their home or business, an eco-dollar donation will be made to the Surfrider Foundation Gold Coast and the Tweed Heads & Coolangatta (Greenmount) Surf Life Saving Club.

Greg Howell, Managing Director of Climate Wave Enterprises who specialises in sustainable event management, is driving the sustainability and legacy for the Eco Challenge Gold Coast Surfing and Lifestyle event. “This event is the culmination of many years of adopting and practicing sustainable event solutions. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 20121 best management practices stipulate the importance of leaving a lasting legacy for the community – the Gold Coast Eco Challenge event partnership enables us to achieve that.  It’s a win-win scenario,” said Greg.

So What’s the Challenge?

• We are challenging ourselves to organise a large event run as sustainably as possible which is a challenge in itself;
• The surfing is a challenge for everyone, being that its wooden boards & they are hard to ride, and also the boards come from a sustainable source;
• The Eco Village and speakers challenge the way people think and hope to encourage change with examples and product;
• We challenge all stall holders, bands & event venue to rise above plastics with a zero plastic policy for the event;
• Powering the live music is a challenge in itself, do we use solar power specifically for the stage or if necessary bio diesel generators;
• We challenge and encourage people to green their emissions on the day if they’ve driven/flown, or change their mode of transport;
• We challenge modern society and consumerism with running an event with ecological and sustainable practices, sponsors, solar power, legacy, promotion and everything in between.

Live Bands

Negotiations are currently underway and more details closer to event day.

DJ’s and videos between sets

A massive lineup of fantastic live local music all day. These bands will draw thousands of their followers.

“The World’s” Roots of Surfing Wooden surfboard Teams Challenge

Timber surfboard teams challenge and expression session featuring Pro surfers and iconic shapers. The Worlds theme parks have been invited to surf against each other to raise money for Surfrider Foundation campaigns. Guest judges will award the winning team with the most stoke/fun.

Skate Comp

A mobile skate park will be coming to the Eco Challenge with some big names and displays to be seen all day in the park.  The comp is facilitated and run by the crew at Gold Coast Skate Assoc.

Eco Market Village

Local sustainable and ecological businesses, as well as local not for profit and volunteer groups make up the Village. Challenging patrons to mix, mingle and interact in the maze of market stalls, all with the view of our sustainable future. Within the village is kids, music, environmental and local culture based interactive workshops.

Sandcastles

Giant animal and building sculptures will be formed from sand to entertain and encourage the kids to build their own.

Dune Care

Griffith Centre for Coastal Management  will again be directing our give back to the beach program where patrons are able to get their hands sandy in the dunes with some weeding, planting, watering and learning about our local sand systems.

Guest Speakers (The Soapbox)

Special appearances are being scheduled in throughout the day for guest speakers on a range of ecological, sustainable, beach and ocean topics.

Event Objectives

* Successfully promote and market all businesses involved through all media outlets available.

* We anticipate 3000+ people throughout the day.

* Publicise the involvement of local associations and clubs along Gold Coast region.

* Promote throughout Surfrider’s networks, partners and media contacts throughout the nation.

* We include education programmes on a higher level to increase awareness of what goes into producing an event by gaining work experience through volunteering.  Internships are also offered for university students.

* Local musical talent will be promoted through the event.

* Maintain a community FREE event to the public by means of external supporting partners and grants to reduce overheads.

* The event is marketed and structured to appeal to an all ages audience including families, kids, teens & adults.

* A Hydration Station to rehydrate the mass amount of people with a gold coin donation that goes to Boomerang Bags. Encouraging the use of reusable water bottles and to RISE ABOVE PLASTICS.

Atmosphere / VIBE

•  Local Surfing and Skating action
• Live Music all day, featuring headlining acts
• Roaming performers and guest speakers
• Competitions Raffles & Giveaways
• Family friendly
• Interactive 

Supporting Partnership Packages

To be involved with this iconic event, simply see which package may suit.  Together let’s make it happen!

Platinum

Contribution of $5,000

* Radio and television plugs,

* Recognition of logo incorporated in ALL published advertising, including posters, newspapers, websites & social media.

* Space for market stall in prime location for maximum exposure

* Allowance for banners placed in multiple areas throughout event.

* Plugs throughout the day by MC on the PA.

* Show bag inclusion,

* Logo placement on event T-shirt.

* % to Surfrider Foundation Australia

Gold

Contribution of $2500

* Recognition of logo incorporated in published advertising, including posters, websites & social media.

* Prime space for market stall at the Eco Village

* Allowance for 2x banners placed in main stage area

* Plugs throughout the day on the PA.

* Show bag inclusion,

* Logo placement on event T-shirt.

* % to Surfrider Foundation Australia

Silver

Contribution of $1500

* Recognition of logo incorporated in published advertising, including posters, websites & social media.

* Allowance for 1x banners placed in main stage area

* Plugs throughout the day on the PA.

* Logo placement on event T-shirt.

* % to Surfrider Foundation Australia

Bronze

Contribution of $1000

* Recognition of logo incorporated in published advertising, including posters, websites & social media.

* Plugs throughout the day on the PA.

* % to Surfrider Foundation Australia

Local Business

Any contribution of up to $250

Your valued support will receive recognition on the event website and on the “Surf-Boards of Honour” that will be display at on the main stage.

This affordable donation concept is designed to gain support from as many local businesses as possible to ensure everyone can be a part of this great community event.

Supporting Partner Agreement

Any contribution/in-kind services
Agreed advertising affiliated with a service provided. Donations towards event logistics & infrastructure, raffles and prizes.  Any and all donations of product, service, discount or full redeemable vouchers are considered.

Contributions may receive recognition benefits of the PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE, depending on the donation and agreement.
ECO VILLAGE STALLHOLDERS – Follow this link for a Market or Food Stall application.

Event Branding

Supporters of these components will be branded with their company name, for example, the “COMPANY NAME” Main Stage. Cash support and agreed in-kind goods & services will receive radio plugs, recognition in newspapers, supporters logos incorporated within all published advertising, including web site, radio and posters. Event grounds advertising with banners placed in multiple areas of the designated area.

“COMPANY NAME” THE WORLD’S Roots of Surfing Wooden surfboard Teams Challenge

“COMPANY NAME” MAIN STAGE

“COMPANY NAME” SANDCASTLES CITY

“COMPANY NAME” ACCOMMODATION PARTNERS

“COMPANY NAME” CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT

“COMPANY NAME” MARQUEES- EVENT COVERED AREAS

MEDIA SUPPORTERS:

Surfrider Foundation Australia, Wombat Creative, Media Junkies, GC Surf Magazine, Smorgasboarder, Coastalwatch.com, BlankGC, Holistic Living Magazine, Liquify Magazine, Pacific Longboarder,

“COMPANY NAME” HERE

$ TO BE DISCUSSED plus in-kind support available

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