SavannahSkateParkSponsorships

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Introduction
Hello, and thank you for taking time to
read our sponsorship brochure. We are
a small non-profit group called Chatham
County Skate Park Supporters. Our goal is
to build a 13,000 square foot public concrete
skatepark at Lake Mayer Community Park
in Savannah, GA.
We have been actively working on this project
since 2009 and have raised over $160,000
through grass roots fundraising. We have
completed our permitting through Chatham
County and the City of Savannah, but we are
in need of more funding for this project.
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Future home of
Savannah Skatepark
What is a Skatepark?
A skatepark is just like any other recreational
facility such as a basketball court or baseball
field. Skateparks are facilities designated for
skateboarding, BMXing and rollerblading. The
best skateparks are designed by skateboarders
and built by skateboarders.
Bluffton, SC
Photo: Andrew Brodhead
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Skateparks provide a safe place for skateboarders
to hone their skills and learn valuable life lessons.
If you fall down, pick yourself up. It has been
estimated that 1 out of every 7 kids and young
adults in the USA ride skateboards (Whitley,
2009). Sadly, the need for public skateparks is
commonly ignored by municipal government
organizations in the planning of recreational
components for cities and counties. Fortunately,
local advocacy groups such as Chatham County
Skate Park Supporters are around to fulfill the
growing demand for free public skateparks.
Our accomplishments to date
Since 2009, we have been working closely
with the public works and parks & recreation
departments of Chatham County, GA. The land
for the skatepark at lake Mayer Community
Park has been secured through a ground lease
between Chatham County, GA and Chatham
County Skate Park Supporters. Since day one
we have been actively fundraising and have
raised over $160,000 to date.
In 2009, we began a t-shirt campaign with
Marc Jacobs International and have received
over $115,00 from the sales of their “Savannah
Skatepark” t-shirts. We have hosted skateboard
art shows, benefit breakfasts, skateboard
contests, and kids skate/art camps that have
helped us raise over $25,000 locally.
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In 2012, we were awarded $25,000 from the
Tony Hawk Foundation. This is the largest
grant they give, and it is one of the most highly
regarded achievements in skatepark advocacy.
It also means that Tony Hawk may personally
visit our park!
Who is building the Skatepark?
Team Pain Skateparks has been selected to
design and build the skatepark at Lake Mayer
Community Park.
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Based out of Orlando, FL, Team Pain Skateparks
has been building skate-able structures for over
30 years including the ramps for the Savannah
Slamma skateboard contests held at our very
own Civic Center during the late 1980s. This
skatepark company is made up of skateboarders
who take extreme pride in their craft. They have
built parks all over the country and have even
constructed parks internationally. The Savannah
Skatepark will be the first project that Team
Pain has completed in their neighboring state of
Georgia and they intend to leave their mark for
the world to see with its design and construction.
We want the best, so we chose the best. You can
see more of Team Pain’s amazing craftsmanship
at teampain.com.
It’s for the kids!
Skate Art Camp
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It really is! It has been estimated that 16% of
the USA population from ages 5-24 years old
are skateboarders (Whitley, 2009). In Chatham
County, GA, it is estimated that 1 in 3 children
are obese (AASU Public Service Center, 2010)
and activities such as skateboarding may help
combat this problem. With no public skatepark
located in Chatham County, this park will be
a safe place for skateboarders, BMXers, and
rollerbladers of all ages. We intend to provide the
community of Savannah and Chatham County a
place to skate for many generations to come with
the construction of this skatepark. Here is your
chance to help!
Sponsorship opportunities
Legend - $50,000 +
You are a legend in skateboarding and skatepark advocacy
and have become a household name!
Pro - $25,000
You’ve made it in the ranks of professional skateboarding!
The signature boards, shoes, clothing, and fame are now
all yours!
Am - $10,000
You’re getting a ton of coverage and hype, and you’re
skateboarding everyday to make it into the ranks of the
professionals!
Flow - $5,000
The bigger companies are taking notice of you and are
sending some free product your way in hopes of helping you
jump to the next level!
Shop - $1,000
Many professional skateboarding careers start with a local
skateshop sponsorship. Become a shop sponsor to help
make the next pro!
Crew- $500
You and your friends have started your own crew! You’ve got
a logo that you’ve been stenciling on your boards and t-shirts
and you’ve been shredding all of the local parks!
Beginner- $100
We all remember the first time we stepped on a skateboard
and how important it was to us. So become a sponsor to get
us moving!
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The contributors for each sponsorship level will be permanently
recognized at the skatepark for all to see. We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible.
Contact
Please feel free to contact us with any questions on
how you can help.
Chatham County Skate Park Supporters
1501 Chatham Avenue
Tybee Island, GA
[email protected]
912.308.1733
Benjamin Maher, CEO
Skateboarder 17+ years
B.S. Marine Sciences
M.S. Marine Science
Kathryn Williams, CFO
Retired Educator
B.S. Early Childhood Education
M.S. Education
Adam Williams, Secretary
Skateboarder 15+ years
B.F.A. Photography
M.F.A. Visual Arts
For Additional Information Please Visit
savannahskatepark.com
Skaters For Public Skateparks (skatepark.org)
The Tony Hawk Foundation (tonyhawkfoundation.org)
Literature Cited
Whitley P. 2009. Public skatepark development guide: handbook
for skatepark advancement.2nd Edition. Skaters For Public
Skateparks. 128 p.
Armstrong Atlantic State University Public Service Center, 2010.
Savannah-Chatham Community Indicators Database. Health
and Wellness Community Indicator 3: High School Students
with Unhealthy Weight.
Thank you for taking time to read our pamphlet, and
we hope you can help!