The 4 th and final edition of the Nuit Blanche sport community holiday party will take place on Thursday, December 8th with a return trip to the Brookstreet Hotel (Ottawa).

With 300 staff, consultants and volunteers from ’s national sport and multi-sport community expected to attend, this event has become the most anticipated social and networking event of the year. For our DMO partners who have had the exclusive opportunity to be part of the Nuit Blanche series over the last four years, this remains the best opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to event bidding and hosting while enjoying an exclusive evening with sport federation decision makers.

This year’s theme (linked to the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brazil) will Nuit Blanche 2016 is produced by shake things up a bit... Our Brazilian beach party motif will offer an opportunity for guests to be even more creative with their party attire, engage in more interactive activities, and take home some fabulous prizes and souvenirs courtesy of our sponsors. and presented in partnership with Sponsorship opportunities are now available and tickets go on sale in June. Don’t miss the Nuit Blanche finale!

Design by: Sal De Meo • demeo.ca Below is an outline of various different sponsorship opportunities offered to a select group of Destination Marketing Organizations and friends in sport tourism. Don’t miss the sport networking event of the year - they all come together this night only!

Presenting Sponsor - $5000 (1 position available co-presenting with CSTA)

A customized benefits package will be created. Contact us to discuss how you can be positioned as the presenting level sponsor of Nuit Blanche 2016!

Food Station Sponsor/Host - $3500 (5 positions available)

Here is your opportunity to host a themed food station where event guests will be treated to sumptuous tastes and treats prepared by the Brookstreet culinary team. Sponsors will have the option to theme their food station and provide creative branding touches at each station. Proposed food stations include: pasta station, taco station, sushi station, candy bar & dessert station etc.. Menu TBC.

Benefits: • Two event tickets (valued at up to $400) • Opportunity to theme or customize your sponsored food station with décor, signage, etc. and greet/welcome guests as they pass through your sponsored station. • Five (5) drink coupons redeemable at the cash bar. • An electronic business card sized ad visible onsite. • Logo identification on onsite signage, multi-media and in print/electronic materials. • Mention in all pre-event publicity

Additional Tickets! Food station sponsors will have the option to purchase up to six additional event tickets at a special price of $200 each. Tickets may be used to invite supplier partners or sport org clients to attend the event as part of your group. Photo Booth Sponsor - $3500 (one position available)

A picture is worth a thousand words, but there is always too much laughter at the photo booth for any talk! This activity has been the most popular gathering place in previous years. Everyone will receive a photo souvenir to take home (with your logo) and a link post-event to download the e-version of their pics.

Benefits: • Two event tickets (valued at up to $400). • Two (2) drink coupons redeemable at the cash bar. • Logo identification on onsite signage, in multi-media and in print/electronic materials, including the printed photo postcard that guests take home.

Additional Tickets! The Photo Booth sponsor will have the option to purchase up to four additional event tickets at a special price of $200 each. Tickets may be used to invite supplier partners or sport org clients to attend the event as part of your group.

Stage Sponsors - $1500 - $1750 (4-6 positions available)

A large elevated stage in the centre of the Brookstreet ballroom is where all the action will take place! Sponsor the best dressed contest, dancing contest or our club-style DJ as he spins the tunes. All of these entertainment-based sponsorship opportunities offer the wow factor and creativity you are looking for to stand out and be top of mind with NSOs and MSOs in attendance.

Benefits: • Two event tickets (valued at up to $400). • Two (2) drink coupons redeemable at the cash bar. • Logo identification on onsite signage, multi-media and in print/electronic materials.

Additional Tickets! Stage sponsors will have the option to purchase up to three additional event tickets at a special price of $200 each. Tickets may be used to invite supplier partners or sport org clients to attend the event as part of your group. Stage Sponsors continued...

Dancing Contest Sponsor(s) - $1500 (or equivalent in VIK prizing for at least 2 people)

Best Dressed Contest Sponsor(s) - $1500 (plus provision of at least one prize valued at $100 or more for the winner)

DJ Sponsor - $2000 (includes brand identification on the DJ booth)

Samba Welcome Sponsor - $1750

Specialty Station Sponsors - starting at $1900 (6 positions available)

More creative elements are coming your way in 2016! This is your chance to create an interactive activity to engage guests and leave a lasting impression.

Popcorn Station Sponsors – SOLD Face & Body Painting Sponsor Coat Check & Gifting Sponsor Brazilian Themed Drink Sponsor Branded Napkin Sponsor Screen & Video Sponsor

Benefits: • Two event tickets (valued at up to $400) • Opportunity to theme or customize the featured activity. • Two (2) drink coupons redeemable at the cash bar. • An electronic business card sized ad visible onsite. • Logo identification on onsite signage, multi-media and in print/electronic materials.

Additional Tickets! Specialty station sponsors will have the option to purchase up to three additional event tickets at a special price of $200 each. Tickets may be used to invite supplier partners or sport org clients to attend the event as part of your group.

Do you have an idea to share? We’re all ears.

For sponsorship inquiries or further information about Nuit Blanche 2016 • , please contact: Lawrence Baslaw • [email protected] or 613-228-7357 OR Blame it on Rio Krista Benoit • [email protected] or 819-682-5298 Here’s a list of some of the sport organizations represented at Nuit Blanche over the last three years … this is your chance to make new connections, build relationships and start the discussion about sport hosting!

AthletesCAN Boxing Council Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport Canadian Curling Association Canadian Interuniversity Sport Canadian Olympic Committee Canadian Paralympic Committee CARHA Hockey CASEM Coaching Association of Canada Commonwealth Games Canada Diving Canada Cana da Game Fencing Canada s Council Gymnastics Canada ee Lacrosse Canada mmitt pic Co n Olym Motivate Canada nadia Ca Own the Podium Ringette Canada SIRC Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada Sport Law and Strategy Group Sport Law and Strategy Group Sport Matters Group Swimming Canada Can adian Par Synchro Canada alympic C ommittee Toronto 2015 Volleyball Canada

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