Team Sponsorship/Benefits
Sponsorship
Spark BRS is the shop sponsor and Homes For Our Troops gets a title sponsor spot at no cost because the team benefits them. Specialized is also a sponsor with only a demand for small logos. One additional title sponsor is needed to for a commitment of 3 years of sponsorship. This title sponsor will have their logo on the front and rear of the jersey in a large and central placement as well as on the website and anywhere that team information is presented in print. Members of the team who own their own business are entitled to a small logo placed on the rear pocket section of the jersey so long as they provide proper artwork and their business does not directly compete with Spark or the title sponsor.
Uniforms
Spark/Homes For Our Troops uniforms will be similar to the previous design but with the addition of some brands as sponsors as well as a large corporate sponsor. The creation of this club team will mean the end of sales of uniforms to the public. Members can purchase additional uniform items at the price that they cost to make. Many uniform items such as hats, arm warmers, and other small items will only carry the Spark logo in order to allow them to match the shop jersey, which is available to the public.
Equipment/Bikes
20% Off on all purchases at Spark (except Garmins) at the store and 20% Off on technical services. Special discounts are available on Spark logo uniform gear and the price is marked with a T in the description of the item. Specialized has signed on to provide gear and bikes at special one-time pricing. Bike and Equipment preorders must be placed by March 1st. Orders must have at least a 50% deposit. 12 Month Financing is available.
These are the benefits that are set currently. However, many exciting special offers will come up throughout the season from various vendors.
- Select Specialized products at 30% off of MSRP (preorder)
- BMC Bikes at 30% Off MSRP (preorder)
- 20% Off on all purchases (excludes Garmin)
- 20% Off on all Technical Services
- Discounts on training plans and personal coaching from Endurance Fitness Systems (Team EFS)
- Other special one-time discounts on select products from brands
Special Benefits For Elite/Pro Athletes
Because of the level of competition and exposure that these athletes bring to the team they are qualified to receive special benefits from Specialized. Bike and Equipment preorders must be placed by March 1st. Orders must have at least a 50% deposit. 12 Month Financing is available.
- Select Specialized products at 40% Off MSRP (preorder)
- BMC Bikes at 40% Off MSRP (preorder)
- Discounts on training plans and personal coaching from Endurance Fitness Systems (Team EFS)
- FREE Team Water Bottle
- FREE Spark Hat
- Other special one-time discounts on select products from brands
Other Spark Affiliations
Because of Spark’s need to survive in today’s tough economy, it is necessary to support other groups and organizations. Many of these organizations receive discounts in the store for their members. Team EFS is an existing partnership whose members are the only ones who receive a discount close to the Spark/HFOT Team’s. Team EFS Athletes get 20% Off in the store and this is justified since EFS coaches offer coaching discounts to Spark/HFOT team members. Spark also offers 20% Off to high school track and cross country teams. Military, Police, and Fire personnel get 10% Off. Raynham Athletic Club members also get 10% Off. It is unclear at this time if Spark will continue to offer 10% Off to other local cycling and triathlon teams.
