Why Sponsor SKLSC?
Surf Life Saving is an Australian icon - recognised in Australia and around the world as a symbol of the Australian spirit. The image of "The Bronzed Aussie Life Saver" is instantly recognisable to all in this country, and for many overseas is one of the first things they associate with the idea of Australia.
Corporations, businesses and organisations across the country utilise this recognition to successfully associate themselves and their products or services to the idea of being part of the Australian way of life:
A healthy, active and vital part of the great outdoors.
We believe that a range of sponsorship opportunities exist within the structure and activities of the club. Examples include:
- A permanent fixture outside the club (such as on a boat or sign)Signage on the patrol shelter (which is on the beach every weekend and public holiday during summer).
- Signage on our competition boats, oars, trailer and other equipment (which is exposed to commuters all over the state - as far north as Queensland and as far west as Perth).
Also, every year the Australian Surf Lifesaving Titles (channel 9) and Ocean Thunder (Foxtel) are televised across Australia to millions of viewers.
Additionally, St Kilda Lifesaving Club is able to offer the services of our members as participants in promotional activities such as sample distribution, corporate presentations or other activities. Some of these activities could take place during lifesaving patrols (subject to time constraints (unable to affect our lifesaving obligations).
Where do the sponsorship dollars go?
St Kilda Life Saving Club has a wide range of activities and operations that will all benefit from sponsorship support. As stated earlier, surf lifesaving is predominately self funded, receiving little Government financial support. Sponsorships, donations and the goodwill of members and supporters are the life blood of our existence.
All sponsorship funding goes to the club and is used to run and equip the club in both lifesaving and competition activities.
Areas of expenditure include:
- New life saving aids and equipment
- New training equipment
- Uniforms
- Association fees* Club registration
- Insurance
- Competition:
- fees
- travel, accommodation assistance & subsidies
- transport of equipment
- Maintenance of facilities and equipment
Hidden Tax Benefit:
The Australian Taxation Office has classified the St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club as a donatable gift recipient (DGR). Therefore all monetary donations to the club are 100% tax deductible.
Additional benefits for sponsors:
We will provide:
- Occupational Health and Safety CPR training for up to 100 employees.
- Reaccreditation for these employees 12 months after initial training.