Sponsorship Opportunities

For the first time, The British Alpaca Futurity invites breeders or those offering alpaca associated services or equipment to support the premier alpaca event of the year through sponsorship. Now in its third year, the Futurity brings together the majority of alpaca owners from the UK as well as mainland Europe and other First World alpaca countries. Substantial media promotion attracts local radio and tv as well as good public interest. The Futurity is a non profit organisation and is focused primarily on promoting and growing alpaca ownership and related services.

As the premier alpaca event of the year, the British Alpaca Futurity is able to offer its sponsors:

• Extensive brand exposure
• The ability to reach key target markets
• The opportunity to generate sales
• Key networking opportunities with a large number of British and overseas alpaca owners

Sponsorship will be accepted on a strict date of receipt basis, with preference given to British based farms or businesses. A booking form is contained within the forms section of this website.

Gold Sponsors

Two only available at £5,500 + VAT

Rewards:

1. Exclusive ring side 6m × 3m Promotional stand
2. Full page advert in Futurity catalogue
3. Dinner tickets × 6
4. Inclusion in all marketing and media presentations as Gold sponsor
5. Inclusion on sponsor board/big screen at event
6. Show entries × 8 (if applicable)
7. Priority given for elite auction entry, provided alpaca meets criteria
8. Acknowledgement in commentary

Silver Sponsors

Three only available at £2,000 + VAT

Rewards:

1. Trade stand 6m × 3m (not available for alpaca farms) or double size farm promotional stand within penning area (applicants must have alpacas entered for the show classes)
2. Full page advert in Futurity catalogue
3. Dinner tickets × 2
4. Inclusion in all marketing and media presentations as Silver sponsor
5. Inclusion on sponsor board/big screen at event
6. Acknowledgement in commentary

Show Ring Camera Sponsor

One only available at £1,500 + VAT

Events in the show ring will be captured on camera and continuously displayed on a large plasma screen suspended in the rear corner of the hall.
Rewards:

1. Farm or business banner adjacent to big screen
2. Half page advert in Futurity catalogue
3. Dinner tickets × 2
4. Inclusion in all marketing and media presentations for the event
5. Acknowledgement in commentary

Dinner Wine Sponsor

One only available at £1,500 + VAT

Rewards:

1. Dinner wine bottles will have logo or message on neck tag
2. Option to leave small present at each table setting, subject to approval by BAF
3. Inclusion in all marketing and media presentations for the event
4. Inclusion on sponsor board/big screen at event
5. Acknowledgement in commentary

Trophy and Broad Ribbon Sponsor

Sashes £200 + VAT

Futurity Champion Cups £500 + VAT

20 Colour Champion/Reserve Sashes, 2 Futurity Champion Cups, Junior Herd Sire Sash, Most Successful Small Breeder Sash
Rewards:

1. Farm name printed on sashes
2. Farm name associated with each award and announced by commentator
3. Invitation to present award in the show ring

We are proud to have Dartington Glass supporting the British Alpaca Futurity 2009 with commemorative prizes.

Plant Sponsor—Reception and Show Ring Dressing

Either: An appropriate provider and installer of plants for the important task of providing suitable dressing of the reception area and show ring.
OR: One main sponsor at a cost of £750 + VAT
Rewards:

1. Half page advert in Futurity catalogue
2. Dinner tickets × 2
3. Inclusion in all marketing and media presentations
4. Inclusion on sponsor board/big screen at event
5. Acknowledgement in commentary

Photography, Art and Craft Competition Sponsor

One only available at £500 + VAT

Rewards:

1. Name displayed on competition stand as sponsor
2. Inclusion in all marketing and media presentations
3. Inclusion on sponsor board/big screen at event
4. Acknowledgement in commentary
5. Invitation to work with the judge, Val Fullerlove
6. Name printed as sponsor on Best Award rosettes

Sponsorship Terms and Conditions

1 Gold sponsor promotional stands and Silver sponsor trade stands include rear and side panels as supplied by Denbe Exhibition services. One electrical 5A power socket is included. Lighting and other fittings required will be at additional cost. 2 Farm promotional stands within the penning area will be formed from the usual alpaca hurdles. 3 Allocation of colour champion awards to each sponsor will be made by the Futurity group and their decision will be final.

4 All packages that include advertising in the Futurity catalogue are made on the basis of camera ready artwork to specifications required by BAF catalogue designer and being supplied in a timely manner. Any costs associated with producing sponsors’ advertising to camera ready status will be billed at cost. 5 In the event of any dispute or conflict, the decision of the Alpaca Futurity group shall be final and no negotiations or discussions shall be entered into.

Prize Draw

An essential and entertaining part of the Celebration Dinner held on Saturday evening is the Prize Draw. This year ticket prices will be halved from last year’s levels but the prizes on offer will be just as interesting and valuable. Have some fun and win some great prizes. A full list of prizes and their donors will be available on the website and in the main Futurity catalogue.

The Futurity are looking for donations of suitable and interesting prizes in return for your name being associated with each prize in the print media and at the time of the draw. If you are able to offer a prize please enter the details on the donation form in the forms section of this website.