Saturday, April 22, 2000 7:18 AM
	-Benefits of Sponsorship- Tournaments are the avenue we take to teach true sportsmanship, confidence, and respect for all races of people. In a tournament, a student will compete against many people who are his/her own age. In doing this, the child learns to cope with winning and losing, they gain confidence because they are being watched by literally hundreds/ thousands of people they don't know, and it breaks down racist barriers, because in the martial arts, we have no races, just martial artists. Tournaments are where just about every major martial arts movie or television star got their start. Here in Louisiana, we have an abundance of very capable, talented children who have the potential to go that far, but without tournament participation, that talent will not be used to it's fullest extent. Therefore, the first goal of Team PKD, is tournament exposure for these children, without the stress of paying out of pocket for the parents. The second goal is exposure for the sponsor. As a sponsor, your company will benefit in the following ways. · On site advertising: At all tournaments and public demonstrations, team members will wear uniforms, jackets, t-shirts, and hats displaying the sponsor's logo or name. Most tournaments last 9-12 hours and will have from 500-1500 competitors, and from 2000-3000 spectators, all of whom will be exposed to the logo. The larger the tournament, the more exposure. National tournaments usually have 2-3 times that amount. · Media coverage: Many tournaments receive local or national television coverage and national Martial arts magazine coverage. The sponsor's logo can be seen in television news reports and photos, which accompany magazine articles. Taking photographs of the team while competing or receiving awards and sending them and related press releases to national magazines or local newspapers can provide added exposure. The sponsor's name will be mentioned in all press releases. The sponsor's name will also be seen on the team's web page, where the online community can get information on team APEX, and where tournament results and pictures will be displayed. · Public approval: As a sponsor, your company will be recognized by the community because of the active part being played in the lives of the children, namely your support for local children striving to achieve a higher level of excellence, both mentally and physically. To become a sponsor or even make a donation to Team PKD, contact us at Robbie Dove c/o Team PKD 9889 Hooper #B2 Baton Rouge, LA 70818 Phone: (225)261-8332 Fax: (703)783-2579 or eMail