Montreal International Savate Open May 25-28, 2017

Sponsorship Opportunities

What is Savate Savate or Boxe-Française, is a combat sport originating in 19

incorporating England’s boxing traditions. Savate was a demonstration sport in th

Paris; the International Savate Federation (www.fisav.org) works

participates in delivering the World Combat Games.

Montreal athletes compete in Savate’s world championships and have

contact), combat (full-contact) and canne de combat (weapon) forms.

Croatia in 2016 and athletes are training for the World Championships in Combat for

.

Savate?

in 19th century Paris and Marseille and later

demonstration sport in the 1924 Olympic Games in

works toward Olympic recognition and

hampionships and have medaled in the sport’s assaut (semi-

(weapon) forms. Montrealers competed in Varzdin,

the World Championships in Combat for 2017.

Savate is a combat sport in which all kicks and punches must be performed with precision, according

to clear principles and with respect to our core values: Ethics, Aesthetics, Education, Effecti

Ethics

Savate is a disciplined sport, sharing the Olympic values of participation, fair

rules and for others and promoting personal development as well as mastery of technique.

Aesthetics

Combining flexibility, agility and fluid movement, Savate is an aesthetic sport that values precision

and artistry rather than simple confrontation.

Education

Through a rigorous and structured training program, participants in Savate gain an understanding

the strategies and personal values, as well as the physical skills and attributes required in

competition.

Effectiveness

A complete and enjoyable syllabus allows the high standards of Savate to be passed on to participants

of all ages. Training in Savate promotes self-confidence and all aspects of physical fitness: flexibility,

mobility, speed, strength, stamina, skill and coordination

Savate is a combat sport in which all kicks and punches must be performed with precision, according

to clear principles and with respect to our core values: Ethics, Aesthetics, Education, Effectiveness.

Savate is a disciplined sport, sharing the Olympic values of participation, fair-play, respect for the

rules and for others and promoting personal development as well as mastery of technique.

flexibility, agility and fluid movement, Savate is an aesthetic sport that values precision

Through a rigorous and structured training program, participants in Savate gain an understanding of

the strategies and personal values, as well as the physical skills and attributes required in

A complete and enjoyable syllabus allows the high standards of Savate to be passed on to participants

confidence and all aspects of physical fitness: flexibility,

The event is an International Open Competition and Seminar in Savate Boxe

community and has hosted invitation events with Belgium, France and the United States as well as serv

international experience.

Montreal will join Tokyo, Helsinki, Paris in hosting its first Open. Savate clubs from England, Ireland, France, Belgium, the United States

expressed interest in participating. International opens held in other countries generally attracting 50

volunteers, spectators, public and private sponsors and officials.

The Goal: a recurring event to be held every 2 years in Montreal including local and international participants at levels ranging from intermediate to top level elite

Open CompetitionHeld over 2 days and open to spectators, organizer of International Opens in Paris, Zurich and Bulgaria will assist Montreal organizers.

Seminars Featuring 4-time World Champion Reprogram in Paris and has worked with national Sandrine Matile, 3-time World Champion and Sde Houilles.

Public DemonstrationsDemonstrations of the Savate in public areas will familiarize inhabitants of the host city with Savate and promote the event

Pan-Am Championship MatchesElite bouts may determine which athletes will represent North America in Savate

The Montreal OpenThe event is an International Open Competition and Seminar in Savate Boxe-Francaise to take place May 25-28, 2017. Montreal is Canada’s most active savate

community and has hosted invitation events with Belgium, France and the United States as well as serving as a training base for Canadian savateurs with

join Tokyo, Helsinki, Paris in hosting its first Open. Savate clubs from England, Ireland, France, Belgium, the United States

rest in participating. International opens held in other countries generally attracting 50-100 athletes from up to10 different countries as well as

volunteers, spectators, public and private sponsors and officials.

ery 2 years in Montreal including local and international participants at levels ranging from intermediate to top level elite

Open Competition open to spectators, participants will compete within divisions by weight class and

organizer of International Opens in Paris, Zurich and Bulgaria will assist Montreal organizers.

time World Champion Reda Karoum (2004-2006, 2012), a French national champion who instructedworked with national Savate teams of Finland and Algeria, as well as

time World Champion and Stéphane Roussell, former Ill de France Champion and long

lic Demonstrations Demonstrations of the Savate in public areas will familiarize inhabitants of the host city with Savate and promote the event

Am Championship Matches Elite bouts may determine which athletes will represent North America in Savate at Sport Accord’s next World Combat Games

Montreal Open Montreal is Canada’s most active savate

ing as a training base for Canadian savateurs with

join Tokyo, Helsinki, Paris in hosting its first Open. Savate clubs from England, Ireland, France, Belgium, the United States, Mexico and Serbia have

100 athletes from up to10 different countries as well as

ery 2 years in Montreal including local and international participants at levels ranging from intermediate to top level elite

participants will compete within divisions by weight class and experience level. Alain Tardits,

instructed at the renowned Clichy

phane Roussell, former Ill de France Champion and long-time head coach of Gant D’or

Demonstrations of the Savate in public areas will familiarize inhabitants of the host city with Savate and promote the event

Accord’s next World Combat Games

Your Involvement

Savate is in final contention for France’s event as host if Paris

great value. Involvement at this “boutique” stage of Savate’s

athletes to develop its profile.

Savate’s international participants tend to be a compelling demographic: young adults who are active

Among combat sports, Savate has maintained a reputation for fair play. It also features

and elite levels. The sport has an active relationship to the culture and history of France with thousands of 30,000

through university clubs at Concordia and McGill as well as private organizations.

The ethics and aesthetics of Savate can be an exciting addition

dynamic image of a unique combat sport and allows your organization to support the development of sport in Quebec.

The Montreal Open is a not-for profit event being organized entirely by a volunteer committee of athletes committed to the development of the sport. Al

fundraising efforts are directed towards covering expenses and actual costs of the event.

Profile

� 50-100 athletes � up to 10 countries � Montreal volunteers, spectators and

officials � public demonstrations

Reach

� Event website � Posters, information packages,

signage � Facebook � T-shirts

Involvement Paris makes a successful Olympic bid. Partnering in the creation of an international event offers prestige at

of Savate’s development in Canada gives an organization the opportunity to work closely with organizers and

Savate’s international participants tend to be a compelling demographic: young adults who are active university-educated and entrepreneurial

maintained a reputation for fair play. It also features outstanding levels of participation by women and girls at the recreational

The sport has an active relationship to the culture and history of France with thousands of 30,000 active participants. The sport continues to grow

at Concordia and McGill as well as private organizations.

addition of your organization’s profile. The Montreal Open represents an exciting opportunity to align with the

and allows your organization to support the development of sport in Quebec.

for profit event being organized entirely by a volunteer committee of athletes committed to the development of the sport. Al

d actual costs of the event.

Montreal volunteers, spectators and

information packages,

Positioning

� incorporated Canadian notSavate Canada

� Olympic candidate � World Combat Games participating� Sport Accord Member

Partnering in the creation of an international event offers prestige at

the opportunity to work closely with organizers and

and entrepreneurial or professional.

by women and girls at the recreational

active participants. The sport continues to grow

The Montreal Open represents an exciting opportunity to align with the

for profit event being organized entirely by a volunteer committee of athletes committed to the development of the sport. All

Positioning

porated Canadian not-for-profit,

Olympic candidate World Combat Games participating Sport Accord Member

Fundraising Direct

Montreal Therapy Centre

Rebecca represented Canada at the World Championships in Annecy, France in 2005 and in Paris, France in 2006, and then at the World Combat Games in St. Petersberg, Russia in 2013.the national and

VP Savate Canada

Guillaume is a professional savate instructor and has been running a club based out of Centre Père Sablon since 2010. Guillaume

Bell Mobility

.

Elaine competed in Gloves boxing tournament.Mobility, she is also the

Bayer Canada

Sherin holds a PhD in neuroscience and is the medical advisor (oncology) for Bayer Canada. Rome in 2014 founded Fondation Amal, a nonthrough fundraising and advocacy.

Shannon is an account manager at Fundraising direct, an agency that specializes in raising funds for organizations and works closely with such charities as Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Shannon competed in Paris (2010) and Rome (2014) and won both the bronze gloves and silver glo

Shannon Pinder Fundraising Direct

Organizing T

Rebecca Murray Montreal Therapy Centre

Rebecca represented Canada at the World Championships in Annecy, France in 2005 and in Paris, France in 2006, and then at the World Combat Games in St. Petersberg, Russia in 2013. Rebecca has strong ties the national and international Savate community is founder and director of the Montreal Therapy Centre.

Guillaume Mercure VP Savate Canada

Guillaume is a professional savate instructor and has been running a club based out of Centre Père Sablon since 2010. Guillaume has been in charge of the organization of 4 Canadian championships and 9 gala events.

Elaine Lam Bell Mobility

ine competed in 2010 (Paris) and 2014 (Rome) and recently won the gold medal at the provincial SGloves boxing tournament. Elaine holds a bachelor in software engineering and is a system integrator at Bell Mobility, she is also the sponsorship coordinator for the charity Fondation Amal.

Sherin Al-Safadi Bayer Canada

Sherin holds a PhD in neuroscience and is the medical advisor (oncology) for Bayer Canada. Rome in 2014 and took medals at both the Bronze Gloves and Silver Gloves provincial boxing t

Fondation Amal, a non-profit organization which serves children with physical and mental disabilities through fundraising and advocacy.

Shannon is an account manager at Fundraising direct, an agency that specializes in raising funds for organizations and works closely with such charities as Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Shannon competed in Paris (2010) and Rome (2014) and won both the bronze gloves and silver gloves provincial boxing tournaments this past year (2016)

Organizing Team

Rebecca represented Canada at the World Championships in Annecy, France in 2005 and in Paris, France in Rebecca has strong ties to both

s founder and director of the Montreal Therapy Centre.

Guillaume is a professional savate instructor and has been running a club based out of Centre Père Sablon since has been in charge of the organization of 4 Canadian championships and 9 gala events.

2010 (Paris) and 2014 (Rome) and recently won the gold medal at the provincial Silver holds a bachelor in software engineering and is a system integrator at Bell

Sherin holds a PhD in neuroscience and is the medical advisor (oncology) for Bayer Canada. Sherin competed in medals at both the Bronze Gloves and Silver Gloves provincial boxing tournaments. She

serves children with physical and mental disabilities

Shannon is an account manager at Fundraising direct, an agency that specializes in raising funds for non-profit organizations and works closely with such charities as Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Shannon competed in Paris (2010) and Rome (2014) and won

ves provincial boxing tournaments this past year (2016).

Tiers BRONZE

� recognition on event Facebook page� gift bag inclusions � opportunity to prominently display company poster at

SILVER

� customized thanks on event Facebook pagewebsite

� gift bag inclusions � certificate of thanks suitable for framing � logo recognition on the Montreal International Savate Open website� opportunity to prominently display company poster at Savate Open event

GOLD

� recognition on event Facebook page� gift bag inclusions � certificate of thanks suitable for framing � premium logo recognition on the Montreal International Savate Open website� logo inclusion on event t-shirts � verbal recognition during opening ceremony of Savate Open� opportunity to prominently display company poster booth/tent and “give

away” promotional product at Savate Open event

In-kind In-kind sponsorships are also welcomed as an alternative to cash sponsorships. products, gift certificates, and or services of the values displayed above in return for recognition on social media, the Savate Open event, and more. Interested in having us come to your business? Speak to us about additional opportunities such as: demos at your location, private coaching or classes for you or your staff, photo opportunities and custom signage at events.

ecognition on event Facebook page, event website, & Savate Canada website

opportunity to prominently display company poster at Savate Open event

$100+

customized thanks on event Facebook page, event website, & Savate Canada

certificate of thanks suitable for framing ogo recognition on the Montreal International Savate Open website

opportunity to prominently display company poster at Savate Open event

$500+

recognition on event Facebook page, event website, & Savate Canada website

certificate of thanks suitable for framing the Montreal International Savate Open website

ecognition during opening ceremony of Savate Open opportunity to prominently display company poster booth/tent and “give away” promotional product at Savate Open event

$1000+

as an alternative to cash sponsorships. Sponsorship may include of the values displayed above in return for recognition on social

Speak to us about additional opportunities such as: demos at your location, private coaching or classes for you

Info

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