The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa Bed Race is among the best known and most successful of Kiwanis fund-raising events. Part of Winterlude, the world's largest winter celebration is organized by Heritage Canada. Teams made up of five participants each compete by pushing a bed along a 50m course on the Rideau Canal. All proceeds to to the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa Community Service projects.
The Event
Location: Dows Lake, the focal point of Winterlude activities
Date: Saturday, Feb 6, 2016
Participants: The event attracts approximately 40-70 teams (500 participants) every year. Another 75 organizers and volunteers ensure that the event runs smoothly.
Audience: The event draws active, athletic youth interested in sports like hockey, skating andrunning. The final day of Winterlude also attracts a large number of families. An estimated 125,000 visitors flock to Dows Lake on race day every year.
Visibility: In addition to attracting large crowds, theevent is widely covered by local and regional media.
Reach: The event draws active, athletic youth interested in hockey, skating, running, and being outdoors.
Sponsorship
| Level | Title Sponsor | Presenting Sponsor | Gold Sponsors | Heat/Team Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accora Village 2011-2016 |
Allstream 2005-2015 |
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| Investment | $20,000 | $7,500 | $2,500 | $500 |
| Naming Rights | "The Sponsor's" Bed Race | Bed Race Presented by "The Sponsor" | ||
| Heritage Canada's Calendar | Yes | Yes | ||
| Placement on Kiwanis Web Site | Primary | Primary | Secondary | Mentions |
| Banners | Provided | Allowed | Allowed | |
| Recognition during race | Naming, speech during awards ceremony | Naming, speech during awards ceremony | Named race in semi finals | Named race during heats |
| Promotional materials in race packages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free Team | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Event Contact
Club Contact
The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa
#210 - 1283 Algoma Road
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1B 3W7
Phone: (613) 233-1900
email: office@ottawakiwanis.org
http://www.ottawakiwanis.org