All Sponsor Inquiries should be directed to Mountain Air Productions
Contact Information
Mountain Air Productions
Donnie Hudspeth
Director
304.658.5016
info@gualeyrace.com
Mountain Air Productions LLC (MAP) is an Event Development,
Promotion and Management Company based in Southern West Virginia.
MAP specializes in world-class events and competitions in a
variety of outdoor venues; including whitewater competition,
mountain bike competition and trail running. With over 15 years
of experience in event development and management, specifically
on the New & Gauley Rivers and the surrounding areas, MAP
has developed partnerships with the controlling agencies including:
National Park Service, Department of Natural Resources and Corps
of Engineers and the Division of Tourism. MAP’s founder
and director Donnie Hudspeth, has 20 years experience working
directly in the outdoor recreation and tourism industry in West
Virginia.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Mountain Air, LLC is in the forefront of developing and managing
world-class whitewater competition in West Virginia and the
United States. Over the years we have hosted the World Rafting
Championships U.S.A. Wildwater National championships, U.S.A.
Wildwater Team Trials plus other non whitewater competitions.
This breadth of experience has placed Mountain Air in the unique
position of being able to develop and manage a variety of outdoor
competitions and events either individually or as a package.
Our purpose is to help your company succeed by creating a bridge
between the paddlesports/ and adventure-based populations of
America and your product, service and company.
Onsite Advertising and Branding Opportunities
These events offer a unique opportunity to market impressions,
offer sampling, and gain additional visibility for your region,
company, products and services.
Media & Promotion, many possibilities!
• Direct Mail “e-zines” to target market
• Internet Advertising
• Radio Campaign
• Event Poster’s
• Interactive DVD with sponsor logo and web link
On-site, Venue Advertising
• Direct Branding & Credits
Branding Placement, many possibilities!
Product: Product displays at registration, the finish line,
the post-race awards celebration
Banners: Placed at the start and finish, river’s edge,
starting
platforms, race headquarters, post-race awards.
Kayaks: Stickers on each of the kayaks
Rafts: Stickers on each of the rafts
Racer’s bibs: Logos on the front and/or back
Slalom gates: Company name on the spreader bar of the slalom
course gates
Staff clothing: Official staff can wear your clothing line
or we can ensure that the official staff uniforms have your
company logo placed in various locations.
Event Web Sites
The event web sites will include all event information including
a schedule, area information and more. Viewers will be able
link to sponsor site directly via logo.
Hospitality, Public Relations & Other Exposure Opportunities
Sponsors will receive VIP passes along with media to the venue
and Finish Line/Spectator area and Award Banquet.
Television
We have the opportunity to produce a half-hour television production
for FOX, ESPN, or Outdoor Life Network. Each television production
will be designed to ensure that a sponsor receives the appropriate
exposure via direct and/or indirect branding or logo/name placement.
For 2007, we will not guarantee a TV production unless we secure
the budget necessary to produce the show. With the budget secured,
we can guarantee a show, including commercial slots during the
production, on one of the networks mentioned, as we have already
built the necessary relationships. We are happy to discuss the
exact prices for the production, distribution, and commercial
spots.