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CHILHAM PARK Sponsorship Opportunities Chilham Park working in association with British Eventing > and the Fédération Équestre Internationale > Annual THE VISION Footfall Forecast To build on our reputation within the eventing scene, continuing to 11,780 attract large footfalls to our popular competitions. WHY SPONSOR CHILHAM PARK? Set in the grounds of Chilham Castle, home of the Wheeler family near Canterbury, Chilham Park is the premier equestrian eventing venue in Kent. Sponsorship opportunities are being offered to select businesses that would benefit from association with our equestrian events and prestigious hospitality packages. Short listed as an equestrian training ground for the London Olympics, and a regular venue for top flight training, Chilham Park has an established and enviable reputation as being an elite eventing venue since 2004. Chilham Park hosts a full annual schedule of equestrian events that boasts a Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) CIC* class as the centrepiece of its July competition. The event attracts top‑class athletes and equines from all over the UK, Europe and around the World, with sixteen countries represented at Chilham events over the last few years. With events featuring regularly in regional, national and international media, association with Chilham Park will boost the brand awareness and recognition of our sponsors. Chilham Park sponsors have access, through a variety of media channels, to a highly loyal and engaged equestrian audience with an established outdoor lifestyle and common value interests; • 700+ active website subscribers • 1600 event programmes distributed • 1800 newsletter subscribers • 2150 competition entries • 4000 social media followers • 9630 competition visitors • 10000 individuals reached by social media each month • 10000 website visitors each month • 26000 website visits each month Packages CONTACT US TODAY from to discuss how our knowledgeable and enthusiastic team can help meet your sponsorship and hospitality requirements... £300 Te l 01227 730811 or 07979 497716 Email [email protected] Visit www.chilhampark.co.uk > THE SPORT OF EVENTING Eventing is unquestionably one of the most exciting sports around and is the ultimate test for horse and rider, requiring not only a great deal of skill and determination but also stamina, bravery, athleticism and trust. Coupling the majesty of the equine with the elegance of the English country estate, the freshness of the outdoor lifestyle with the flavour of fine dining, and the raw power of competition with the graceful dance of the horse ‑ Eventing at Chilham Park offers our sponsors a unique way to promote their brand, network with like‑mind individuals, enjoy top quality sponsoring action and entertain their guests. Eventing has its roots in the selection and training of cavalry horses and consists of three phases of competition ‑ Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country. CROSS COUNTRY Technical perfection, peak condition and diverse skills are required for this demanding and exhilarating spectacle. Horse & rider tackle a lengthy and challenging course of natural fixed obstacles, at speed, across undulating parkland. DRESSAGE Combines supreme control and technical excellence. The slightest signal from the rider alters the direction and movement of the horse. Performing a set pattern of movements, dressage, combinations are marked on their accuracy and elegance. SHOW JUMPING Judgement, speed & accuracy are required for this crucial and often decisive phase. Navigating a course of substantial, bright and easily dislodged obstacles, this phase tests the athleticism of horse and rider to the maximum. COMMITMENT Experience, training and commitment are necessary for success in eventing, along with the investment of a significant amount of time and finances. Such are the demands at the higher levels that eventing can become a full‑time career and necessitates an extended support crew at home and on the road. The eventing community is, for all it’s size, very close‑knit. Jumping fixed obstacles at speed carries an element of risk ‑ mutual appreciation and care between participants is commonplace. Brand awareness and loyalty amongst the community is high with recommendation and reputation frequently sought. OPPORTUNITY Britain is recognised as one of the leading nations in the sport of Eventing, with consistent performance, for both team and individual, at European, World and Olympic levels. Many international event riders from Europe, Australasia and the Americas choose to relocate to Britain due to the quality and consistency of the competitions available. Many National and International class riders can often be seen competing at Chilham Park throughout the season; with the International Horse Trials providing a springboard to the highest levels of competition at Badminton, Blenheim and Burghley Horse Trials. DIVERSITY Eventing is a sport that engages a diverse community of participants and is one of the few Olympic sports where entrants compete against each other without regard for age, gender or background. Competition classes range from 80cm (training classes) up to 120cm (International CIC**** level). Chilham Castle events are seen as educational and encouraging to the novice combination, yet sufficiently challenging for the more established competitor. > As a premium lifestyle business, the “very ethos of Chilham Park, and its delivery, sits hand in hand with our own and we look forward to the continuing journey. Tessa Wheeler and her team first outlined their plans to make Kent significant in the world of eventing and it is wonderful to see this dream become a reality. Make no mistake, this has been down to their passion, hard work and commitment - all carried out with the utmost modesty. Stefano Cuomo. Macknade Fine Food SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Eventing at Chilham Park offers various ways for sponsors to realise the benefits of multi‑channel engagement within your target audience. Whether you are looking for a short‑term tactical relationship or as a longer‑term strategic partnership our sponsorship packages are flexible and can be customised to your individual requirements. Sponsorship options include... 9 Naming of the event, incorporated into all media output † †† 9 Sponsor logo on programme cover and in Eventing Life magazine 9 Sponsor branding on event and directional signage 9 Sponsor name on rosette tails, number bibs and scoreboards 9 Sponsor branding on media channel content 9 Classes, Sections and Fences named after sponsor 9 Sponsor banners displayed at estate entrance and at the cross country start 9 Trade‑stand and publicity opportunities 9 Coverage at all Chilham Park equestrian events 9 Coverage over the event PA throughout major events 9 Coverage over Chilham Park social media channels 9 Representative participation at prize giving ceremonies 9 Whole & part‑page advertisements in event programmes 9 Privileged parking and car passes for guests 9 Hosted ‘Dressage on the Lawn’ experience 9 Guided tours of the event including the course and control teams 9 Invitations to the sponsors lunch 9 Networking and marketing opportunities 9 Logo and commentary on our website with links to your own 9 Tickets to Badminton Horse Trials 9 Guided tours of Chilham Castle gardens 9 Invitations to end of seasons party held in Chilham Castle † Circulation of 1800 and an estimate readership of 6,500 †† Eventing Life is the official magazine of British Eventing and has a circulation in excess of 20,000 and a readership of 50,000. > INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS DAY At the heart of this open‑air event and with spectacular views of the International showjumping arena, the Sponsors Marquee offers you and your guests a chance to network, relax and enjoy lunch surrounded by the beautiful views of the Chilham Castle Estate and into the Stour Valley. Customised to bring you maximum brand exposure, the Sponsors Day offers the largest audience footfalls ‑ generated by the CIC* and Novice competition classes alongside other activities such as the popular charity Dog Show. The day also offers sponsors the opportunity to network and take advantage of our prestigious hospitality status to say a unique and luxurious ‘thank you’ to valued clients and team members. SPONSOR EXPERIENCES Chilham Castle offers a number of unique opportunities to our sponsors and guests DRESSAGE ON THE LAWN Experience the grace and elegance of top‑flight dressage set on beautiful castle lawns. From the best vantage point, enjoy refreshments and nibbles whilst enjoying expert commentary and guidance to all the action unfolding on the lawn below. BEHIND THE SCENES Ever wondered what it takes to run or compete in a horse trials? Your host will provide guided tours to small groups so that you can experience the judge’s view of show‑jumping as well as visiting the timekeeping and scoring teams. Be driven around the cross country course and speak to the fence judges before visiting ‘Control’ ‑ the event nerve centre. Complete the tour by meeting some of the riders and volunteers who help make the event possible. PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY Take the opportunity to congratulate those competitors who have done particularly well within the sponsored sections. Represent your brand by presenting prizes in person and utilise the social media opportunities. END OF SEASON PARTY Mingle with other sponsors, officials, riders and volunteers in the splendour of the Chilham Castle great hall. Network whilst enjoy refreshments and planning for the season ahead. CHILHAM PARK EVENTS