AUGUST 7-13, 2016

AUGUST 7-13, 2016
2016 Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games - Steinbach
August 7 – 13, 2016
The Power Smart Manitoba Games is the Province’s largest ongoing multi-sport program. Close to
1,800 athletes between the ages of 10-17 come from all regions across Manitoba to compete in 11
different sports in this week-long event. In addition, the Coaches, Managers and Athletes’ families will
also descend on our community.
Steinbach will enjoy a multitude of upgrades, the largest being over $325,000 which will be spent on
facilities, including the construction of a 6 lane asphalt track at the Stonybrook Middle School. This
will replace the existing facility, something Steinbach needs.
This event does come with a price tag of close to 1 million dollars which is largely made up of
fundraising/sponsorship dollars. Becoming a Friend of the Games, allows your business to be part of
something huge.
Friendship Options
Diamond and Diamond Level Plus $15,000-$20,000
Diamond Level and Diamond Level Plus guarantees that your business will have the highest level of
visibility for this major Provincial multi-sport event within the Friends of the Games.
Diamond Level Benefits include:
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Proportionate logo visibility in the Games Souvenir Handbook
Invitation to VIP Receptions
Reserved seating at both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Games merchandise discount of 25% (up to 20 items maximum)
Opportunity to present a Bronze medal to Games Athletes
Framed photograph of Bronze medal presentation
Logo recognition on the Manitoba Games/Host Society website
Logo recognition in the Host Society newspaper advertisements
Logo recognition in our daily newsletter during the week of the Games
Logo recognition on the Community “friends of the Games” display Board
Official 2016 Steinbach Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games Gift
Thank-you with logo recognition in post Games advertising
Use of the Host Society Games logo in your corporate advertising and stationary
Host Society Friends of the Games store window sign
Diamond Level Plus has the added benefit of one of two high-profile sponsorship opportunities.
Other Friendship Options include:
Platinum Level - $10,000
Gold Level - $5,000
Silver Level - $2,500
Bronze Level - $1,000
Copper Level - $500
Impact
There are approximately 1,800 Athletes and coaches and 1,200 volunteers that participate in a
Manitoba Summer Games along with a large number of family members who also attend. In total, this
contributes to an economic impact of over one million dollars on the host community.
The Power Smart Manitoba Games follow the Olympic Cycle, taking place every two years, alternating
between summer and winter events. The Games focus on the development of athletes between the
ages of 10-17 years. Participants qualify for the provincial games through regional events. The
program is administered by Sport Manitoba and implemented by the Manitoba Games Council.
Sports
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Athletics
Baseball
Basketball (M & F)
Cycling
Triathlon
Volleyball (Indoor M & F)
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Sailing
Soccer (M & F)
Softball
Swimming
Golf
History
The first province-wide Manitoba Games was held in Winnipeg in December 1974 as part of the city’s
Centennial Celebration. These Games were used to identify and select Manitoba’s 1975 Canada
Winter Games participants. Neepawa was chosen to host the 1976 Manitoba Summer Games and
the 1978 Manitoba Winter Games were held in Dauphin. After a ten year hiatus, the Manitoba Games
Program was reinstated in 1986.
1986 Winter - Flin Flon
1988 Summer - Beausejour/Pinawa
1990 Winter - Carman
1992 Summer - Minnedosa/Neepawa
1994 Winter - Thompson
1996 Summer - Morden
1998 Winter – Gimli
2000 Summer – Virden
2002 Winter - The Pas/OCN
2004 Summer - Dauphin
2006 Winter - Beausejour
2008 Summer - Carman
2010 Winter - Portage la Prairie
2012 Summer – Swan Valley
2014 Winter - Morden/Stanley/Winkler
2016 Summer - Steinbach