2015 YMCA Corporate Cup Company Guide

RACING SO OTHERS CAN READ

YMCA CORPORATE CUP: SECOND LINE FOR LITERACY 5K

Race to Benefit Adult Literacy Services YMCA OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS

WE’RE MORE THAN A GYM. WE’RE A CAUSE. The Y. So Much More™

“I hid the fact I couldn’t really read or write very well because I was ashamed. My 30-year-old daughter didn’t even

know. When I told her, it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I started crying. I was afraid to tell

her, but she just said, ‘You’re my dad. I love you.’ And now she’s the person that pushes me to keep going to classes when it’s too hard to push myself.”

–YES! student, age 50

RUN FOR YOUR COMPANY. STRENGTHEN YOUR COMMUNITY. Saturday, November 14th, 2015 WHY THE YMCA CORPORATE CUP? BE A TEAM     

Gather employees from across the company to form teams of four to race through New Orleans City Park for the best combined time.

Promote friendly competition by challenging other companies.

Come out on race day! Entertainment, food and beverages are all included at the after party held at the City Park Practice Track.

Make it easier. Order a tent package and we’ll get it set up for you.

New online registration system makes getting your teams signed up easy! Register at www.ymcaneworleans.org.

TAKE A HEALTHY STEP 

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Encourage employees of all abilities to engage in an activity that is great for their well-being.

Train together or on your own using the 5K training guide provided.

Walk, run or second line to the finish on race day.

BRING THE FAMILY  

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FOR YOUR COMMUNITY 

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Support an organization that  Helps a father learn to read to his child.  Helps a neighbor learn to count change at the register.  Helps a young adult learn skills for his first job in construction.

Be an advocate for adults who struggle everyday with basic literacy.

Support YMCA programs that serve the community’s educational needs.

Be a part of a 35-year running tradition with one of the city’s oldest non-profits.

Get employees’ families involved—everyone is welcome!

Cheer on little runners as they make their way around the track in the half-mile kids’ run.

Play together in the kids’ tent with activities & healthy snacks.

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause.

Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

WE’VE PUT IT ALL TOGETHER The YMCA Corporate Cup: Second Line for Literacy 5K is the perfect event to get your company together to have a great time while supporting our community. We’ve put it all together for you, from company teams to company tents, from a great post race party to family REGISTER fun and activities for kids! We are here to help you host a great ONLINE AT day for your company while serving the community!

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IMPORTANT DATES

The YMCA Corporate Cup: Second Line for Literacy 5K benefits YMCA Educational Services’ (YES!) Adult Literacy Programs.

June 1

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS  Team: $100  Individual: $25  Kids Fun Run: $10  Guest Pass: $5

July 24

SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE to be included on promotional posters and materials

September 1

PRICE INCREASE!  Team: $120  Individual: $30  Kids Fun Run: $10  Guest Pass: $5

September 14 September 15

GET GOING- start the 8-week training plan to get ready for race day!

October 1

PRICE INCREASE!  Team: $140  Individual: $35  Kids Fun Run: $10  Guest Pass: $5

October 24

TEAM REGISTRATION CLOSES & COMPANY TENT ORDERS DUE

November 6 November 7 November 9-13

COMPANY T-SHIRT CONTEST DESIGNS DUE

November 11&12

PACKET PICK-UP at the New Orleans Track Club Office (1050 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, New Orleans) 12 noon to 7:00 pm each day.

November 14

RACE DAY! 7:30am Race day registration (individuals only, no teams) 8:15 Second Line to the Start Line begins 8:30 Race Starts 9:45 Kids Fun Run Starts

SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE to be included on Race T-Shirt

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES for Individuals and Kids’ Half Mile VOTE ONLINE FOR YOUR FAVORITE COMPANY T-SHIRT DESIGN IN THE T-SHIRT CONTEST.

ALL UNDER ONE ROOF ORDER A COMPANY TENT AND WE’LL HAVE IT SET UP AND READY TO GO ON RACE DAY! 10’x10’ Package $275

WHERE Y’AT? The YMCA Corporate Cup: Second Line for Literacy 5K will return to New Orleans City Park in 2015.

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To order, go online to www.ymcaneworleans.org/2015-ymcacorporate-cup or email amandas@ymcaneworleans.org.

15’x15’ Package $375

 10’x10’ tent  2- 8’ tables  10 chairs

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For the 2015 YMCA Corporate Cup, ALL tents must be ordered through the YMCA due to City of New Orleans permitting requirements. Each tent is now required to be part of the initial site plan and have a fire permit. Tent packages below include fire permit, tax, and delivery. Tent packages will include tables and chairs as described below.

7:30am: Runners begin to gather at the Practice Track.

8:15am: Second line to the start with a live New Orleans brass band.

8:30am: Race begins. The course loops through the park and finishes back at the Practice Track.

After the race: Enjoy local live music, food, and beer at the Track’s infield.

10:00am (or after completion of the 5k): Kids’ Half Mile begins on the Practice Track.

 15’x15’ tent  3- 8’ tables  20 chairs

20’x20’ Package $475  20’x20’ tent  4- 8’ tables  30 chairs

GET GOING FOR GOOD.

Set a goal and challenge your employees, your co-workers, your friends, and yourself; try something new or kick-start healthy lifestyle changes. A 5K is a great way to get started, and the YMCA Corporate Cup is a great first race!

Runners and walkers of all abilities participate to support a great cause— literacy in the Greater New Orleans community. Use the training schedule below as a guide and you’ll be on your way.

Week

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Rest or run/walk

1.5 mile run

30 minute walk

1.5 mile run

Rest

1.5 mile run

30 minute walk

Rest or run/walk

1.5 mile run

35 minute walk

1.5 mile run

Rest

1.5 mile run

35 minute walk

Rest or run/walk

2 mile run

40 minute walk

1.5 mile run

Rest

2 mile run

40 minute walk

Rest or run/walk

2 mile run

45 minute walk

1.5 mile run

Rest

2 mile run

45 minute walk

Rest or run/walk

2.5 mile run

50 minute walk

2 mile run

Rest

2.5 mile run

50 minute walk

Rest or run/walk

2.5 mile run

55 minute walk

2 mile run

Rest

2.5 mile run

55 minute walk

Rest or run/walk

3 mile run

60 minute walk

2 mile run

Rest

3 mile run

60 minute walk Saturday, Nov. 14!

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Rest or run/walk

3 mile run

Rest

2 mile run

Rest

Rest

TIME FOR TEAM SPIRIT Company T-Shirt Contest

Aside from running and celebrating post race together, each participating company is encouraged to design a t-shirt! Show company spirit and boost morale, giving each member of your team something special to remember their experience together.   

T-shirts should incorporate your company or group’s name or logo and the race theme, “Second Line for Literacy!”

Submit designs to amandas@ymcaneworleans.org by November 6th at 5:00pm.

VOTE FOR YOUR DESIGN ON THE YMCA FACEBOOK PAGE FROM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH UNTIL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH AT MIDNIGHT.

The design receiving the most “likes” will be announced on race day during the awards ceremony. Winner will have their design posted on the YMCA of Greater New Orleans website and will receive a complimentary team for the 2016 race!

WANT MORE? BE A LEADER IN LITERACY 2015 YMCA CORPORATE CUP

Saturday, November 14, 2015

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Benefits of each sponsorship level are inclusive of the previous levels.

Complimentary teams are as stated for each level.

GRAND MARSHAL — $25,000

As our Presenting Partner, the race/event will be named in your honor, in conjunction with the Y. You also will receive the following benefits:  Exclusive branding on the Start and Finish-Line banners and race numbers  Speaking opportunity at event awards program for a representative from your organization  Right of refusal for 2016 Presenting Partner Sponsorship  Company name/logo on event flyer and all promotional materials  Presenting Sponsor placement of logo on all race shirts  Presence on YMCA website homepage for 12 months  Complimentary Teams: 20

RHYTHM — $1,000

FLAG BEARER — $10,000

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Company name on race course banners Company logo on all promotional material VIP tent, tables, and chairs at after party Presence on YMCA website for six months Complimentary teams: 10

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HIGH STEPPER — $5,000

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Logo on race t-shirts Presence on YMCA website for six months Complimentary teams: 5

BRASS — $2,500   

Listing on race t-shirts Presence on YMCA website for three months Complimentary teams: 3

Listing on YMCA webpage Promo item or brochure in 1000+ race bags Complimentary teams: 2

PARASOL — $500  

Listing on sponsor board Complimentary teams: 1

For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Amanda Spillman at (504)568-9622 or amandas@ymcaneworleans.org

35TH ANNUAL YMCA CORPORATE CUP: SECOND LINE FOR LITERACY 5K PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE! Contact Amanda Spillman at (504)568-9622 or amandas@ymcaneworleans.org IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

1050 South Jefferson Davis Parkway, Suite 241 New Orleans, LA 70125 (504)568-9622 www.ymcaneworleans.org