Century Hall
2015 Event Sponsorship Package
Who Are We?
The Cranston Residents Association (CRA), is a non-profit organization, which is professionally managed and
maintained to ensure Cranston’s community features, amenities and the Century Hall facility will continue to be
both esthetically pleasing and conveniently available for the long term use of its residents. The CRA also offers
many sports, fitness, and recreation programs for all age groups, throughout the year.
Furthermore, the CRA hosts a collection of free community events over the course of the year to promote a
sense of community among Cranston residents. The events hosted at Century Hall can attract over 4000 guests.
Some of our annual events include: The Cranston Stampede Breakfast, the Cranston 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament,
the Skate with Santa, and so much more!
Our Reach into the Community
We pride ourselves on being able to have open and ongoing communication with the residents of Cranston.
Here is a quick look at how we reach out and engage them in our activities.
Online
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Bi-Weekly
eNewsletters
In house
are
An average of 4000 resident
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Monthly updates in various
sent to approximately 1000
and non-resident guests are
printed Community Newsletters
community members
coming through our doors each
distributed to Cranston, Auburn
month.
Bay and Mahogany households.
Our Facebook page has a reach
of over 5000 a month
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External
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Brite Sign on a major street
outside
Our website receives hundreds
of
Century
Hall,
managed by CRA.
of hits a day
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The CRA has 16,000 resident
members in almost
homes.
Program guides, available to all
residents and non-residents
contact us at 403.781.6614 for more information on sponsorship opportunities
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This is Your Opportunity!
The Cranston Residents Association (CRA) would like to invite you to take this chance to become more involved
in this growing and vibrant community. While you build exposure and recognition for your business you will be
making a positive impact on the residents around you.
As a Non-Profit Organization, the CRA depends on the support of businesses such as yours to make our events
memorable for all of our participants. Whether your assistance comes in the form of an in kind donation or cash
support, any help the CRA receives makes a huge impact on the quality of events we are able to provide.
What is in it for You?
Your support not only benefits the CRA, it provides opportunities for you to reach out and make an impact on
the residents of Cranston. Whether you are able to help a little or help a lot, collaborating with the CRA has
plenty of benefits for you and your business.
These benefits could include:
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Becoming an active partner in the development and prosperity of the Cranston Community
 Promoting your business with the positive exposure it deserves
 Becoming a well known community advocate and being in the front of current and future residents
minds.
By becoming a CRA event sponsor, we will be happy to work with you to recognize your business in a way that
best reflects your contribution. This may include:
 Posting your company logo & a Thank You message on
our website, www.cranston-connect.com
 Posting your company logo on our big screen TV, in the
Century Hall Lobby
 Verbal thank you during event
 An official thank you in the local community newsletter
 Official thank you & logo placement on our Facebook
 Hanging your company banner during the event (if
provided)
 If the event allows, logo placement on event handouts
and table holders
 Distribution of any approved swag items with your
company’s logo, if provided
 An official thank you in our eNewsletter after the event.
page, www.facebook.com/CranstonCenturyHall
contact us at 403.781.6614 for more information on sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities for 2015
contact us at 403.781.6614 for more information on sponsorship opportunities
Cranston 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament
Feb 6-8, 2015
Century Hall invites residents and non-residents to show off their hockey skills in this 3 day, head to head faceoff!
Expected Attendance: 120 players and additional spectators
Our Event Wish List: Hot Chocolate & Coffee for 500 people per day, Food and Beverage provisions for The
Players Lounge, Prizes for Top 3 teams, swag for participant take-aways, prizes for individuals: MVP, Team Spirit,
Best Goalie, Most Sportsmanlike, Most Unlikely Goal, Best Wipeout.
Competitor
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Value: $50 - $249
Value: $250 - $499
Value: $500 - $749
Value: $750+
Recognition:
Recognition:
Recognition:
Recognition:
 Logo and Thank You on
News page of
www.cranstonconnect.com for 2 weeks
 All benefits of Competitor
Package plus:
 All benefits of the Bronze
Package plus:
 All benefits of the Silver
Package plus:
 Logo and thank you in
community newsletter
 Banner hung in visible
area throughout the
weekend
 Logo & thank you
included in
pre-event
packages distributed to all
teams
 Logo to appear on all
event signage
 Verbal recognition at
event when possible
 Logo and thank you to
appear in Century Hall
main slide show for 2
months
 Company banner hung in
most
visible
area
throughout the weekend
 Logo & Thank you in
eNewsletter
 Logo & thank you on
Cranston Century Hall
Facebook Page
PLEASE NOTE: We have multiple sponsorships available at each level for this event. If you are interested in becoming an exclusive
sponsor for this event. Please contact us at 403.781.6614
contact us at 403.781.6614 for more information on sponsorship opportunities
Cranston Family Movie Nights
3rd Friday Monthly
Become an exclusive sponsor of our monthly family movie nights! Occurring the 3rd Friday of every month, your
sponsorship will allow you sole recognition at these events. Averaging approximately 160 people each month,
your company will receive some great exposure!
Exclusive Sponsor
Minimum Value: $2000
Recognition:
 Exclusive recognition at
regular family movie nights
all
 Logo & thank you on
www.crantston-connect.com,
special events page
 Banner posted at each event
 Verbal recognition at each event
What Does Your Sponsorship Cover?
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cost of a year long movie license with Criterion Pictures
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Beverages and Popcorn for all movie goers
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Supply costs (napkins, cups, etc.)
 First opportunity to be lead
sponsor for Movie in the Park
event on August 21, 2015
 Sponsorship begins April 1, 2015
and ends March 31, 2016.
Urban Cookout & Movie in the Park
August 21, 2015
This event builds off the movie night theme to create a
great Summer night out for families. This event gives
our community the opportunity to roast hot dogs and
s’mores, play games and make crafts, and end the night
with a family friendly movie played on a big outdoor
screen.
Be the first to support this Summer wrap up event. Call
403.781.6614 for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: The year long sponsorship of Family Movie Nights, does not include sponsorship of the Movie in the Park. This is an
additional event that requires separate sponsorship. However, as the Family Night Movie Sponsor you will receive the first opportunity
to contribute to the Movie in the Park event.
contact us at 403.781.6614 for more information on sponsorship opportunities
Cranston Stampede Breakfast
July 4, 2015 9:00am - 11:30am
With an expected attendance of over 5000 people, Cranston’s Stampede Breakfast is our largest event of the
year! Residents and the general public are welcome to grab their cowboy hats and head on down to Century
Hall for a Stampede Breakfast to remember! Complete with everything to entertain all ages on this fine
stampede day, our breakfast will include: face painting, petting zoo, bounce castles, line dancing, professional
ropers, music....and of course an unlimited number of pancakes!
Stampede Sponsorship
Century Hall is pleased to offer custom Stampede Sponsorship opportunities.
Recognition benefits are based on amount of sponsorship provided. These benefits may include, but are not
limited to:
 Logo on News page of www.cranston-connect.com
 Logo included in pre-event packages distributed to all teams
 Logo in community newsletter
 Company banner hung in highly visible area throughout the
weekend
 Verbal recognition at event when possible
 Logo to appear on all relevant event signage
 Logo to appear in Century Hall main slide show
 Logo in eNewsletter
 Logo on the Cranston Century Hall Facebook Page
1st Annual Stampede Sponsorship Showdown
For a minimum donation of $1,000, you can enter a team in the first ever Cranston Stampede Sponsorship Showdown. Your three
person team will compete in a Stampede Breakfast style relay race! One member will mix the batter, the next will cook the pancakes,
the third will eat as fast as they can.
Challenge your business competition to join you in this main stage event!
Our Event Wish List: Kid Zone, Prizes & give aways, pancake supplies (batter, butter, syrup, griddles etc.),
entertainment (Music, dancers, face painters, ropers etc.)
contact us at 403.781.6614 for more information on sponsorship opportunities
Additional Cranston Events
A La Carte Sponsorship
We offer a variety of other events throughout the year that your business may be interested in as well. From
Mother-Daughter Tea Parties, to hosting Santa at our annual holiday event, there is a place for everyone to help
out. We want to work with you to determine the best fit for your business. All of the a la carte sponsorship
opportunities are offered on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to approval.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Giant Garage Sale
are
Children will enjoy exploring our
invited to join us for this fantastic
Bunny Bonanza Carnival with a
“High Tea” afternoon, complete
ton of great activities and crafts.
with a fashion show!
Top the whole day off with an
Imagine the convenience of over
50 garage sales, all in one
location! With a great selection
of treasures, and local food from
some of Calgary’s best food
trucks, this event will be a huge
hit!
Mother Daughter Tea Party
Mothers
and
Daughters
Easter Egg Hunt!
April 25, 2015 , 1:00 - 3:00pm
March 28, 2015, 1:00 - 3:00PM
May 9, 2015, 10:00-2:00PM
Dad & Me BBQ Sportspalooza
Old Fashioned Corn Boil
Halloween Spooktacular
Calling all Dad’s! Bring the kids
Welcome fall with your friends
Get in the Halloween spirit with
our for some early summertime
and neighbours as we enjoy some
this family friendly Halloween
fun with relay races, spots, and
fresh corn, smothered in creamy
event! Carve your own pumpkin,
picnic games. A BBQ will add to
butter! There will be lots of
participate in fun Halloween
the
activities such as a petting zoo,
themed activities and get a head
games and a pie eating contest!
start on your trick or treating!
perfect
afternoon
to
celebrate our Dad’s!
June 20, 2015, 12:00-2:00PM
September 15, 2015 4 —6PM
Skate with Santa
Interested?
What better way to kick off the
If you are interested in an “a la
Holiday season than hitting the
carte” sponsorship or have your
ice with Santa! Sip on Hot
own ideas about how to help
Chocolate, roast marshmallows,
out, we would love to hear from
get a picture with Santa and even
you!
check out his reindeer!
403.781.6614 to discuss your
December 13, 2015 1:00-3:00PM
Contact
us
today
October 24, 2015 1:00-3:00PM
at
ideas.
contact us at 403.781.6614 for more information on sponsorship opportunities
Other Ways to Get Involved
Does your company have a volunteer program? Maybe you are just waiting for the right opportunity to come up
or you want to focus on some smaller events?
While it does take financial and in-kind support to ensure our events are successful, it’s the people behind the
scenes that make them special. From set-up to take down, our events are successful because of the people that
are here to make sure they run smoothly.
Let us know if you’d like to help and we will get your group involved in one of our many community events in a
way that best suits everyone.
But What About Volunteer Recognition?
Our volunteer groups are just as important to us and any other sponsor. If you choose to be a volunteer
sponsor, we will provide you with the following recognition:
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You company banner posted in a visible area at the event
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Thank you on our Facebook page
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Thank you in our Bi-Weekly eNewsletter, distributed to approximately 1000 Cranston Residents
Thank You
We want to extend an early thank you for any assistance that you are able to provide towards our events. All
contributions, big and small, make a huge impact on the quality of programs we are able to provide to our
community and without companies such as yours, we would not be able to offer the great events that we
currently implement.
If you have any questions or want to get started right away, please contact us at 403.781.6614 and we will be
happy to help.
We look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
The Cranston Residents Association
contact us at 403.781.6614 for more information on sponsorship opportunities