SAITO KARATE DO CLASSIC
Presented by Mendonca Academy
Event Director Tony Mendonca (503) 857-5450
tony@mendoncaAMA.com
1273 NW Meadows Drive McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Greeting Shihan, Sensei, coaches, and distinguished guests.
The Saito Classic is right around the corner and we are so excited for another great event. If you, or anyone from your dojo, are planning to referee or coach please let us know by filling out the short form at the link below.
We thank you in advance for your willingness to help foster, strengthen, and advance the sport of karate. Your skill and passion for karate are truly appreciated.
Our chief referee for the Saito classic will be 20+ year veteran of the WKF Charles Sweigart Sensei. We are very pleased to have his leadership to help us run a fair and very competitive event.
As I only have a partial email list please feel free to forward this along to any of the officials, coaches, and dojo as you see fit. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this one of a kind event.
2023 EVENT SPONSORSHIP
We are proud to announce that the Saito Karate-Do Classic is back! We will be hosting the 7th annual Saito Karate-Do Classic March 25th, 2023, at the Evergreen Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. This year we will bring premiere dojo, karate competitors, and their families from Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Virginia, and more. This event will draw hundreds of the best youth competitors from around the PNW and the nation. It is truly a unique and exciting event, and we are so pleased to have the opportunity to host again this year.
You are receiving this letter because many of you have chosen to support this event in the past or you have expressed interest in becoming a new sponsor. After a fantastic 2021 Olympic Games for karate, it is more important than ever to have quality events to encourage and inspire our future karate Olympians. Generous event sponsors like you make that a reality. As an event sponsor, you are helping keep the traditional values of humility, honor, integrity, and the Olympic dream alive for these local, regional, and national athletes. Please look at the sponsorship options below and let us know which you would like to support. Your generosity is truly appreciated.
All the best,
Tony Mendonca
Event Director SKDC 2022
SPONSORSHIP Levels
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Ring Sponsor -- $500.00
Your logo at every ring prominently placed showing your generous support. As the placement is ringside your logo will be often seen in competitor photos. A great way to let every competitor know who is supporting them. Sponsor name will be announced at ringside and over the PA system regularly during the competition.
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Lanyards -- $500.00
Your logo on every athlete lanyard. A great way to let every competitor know who is supporting them. Sponsor name will be announced at ringside and over the PA system regularly during the competition.
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Swag Bag Sponsor -- $1000.00
Taken (Garvin Auto spa sponsor. --- Bridgford insurance )
Logo on athlete and officials check-in bag. (approx. 20x 20cm print area on Bag that contains start numbers, schedule of events, poster etc) Reinforced drawstring bag that will be used after the event. We can also potentially add samples from your business to include in bag.
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Plush Toy Sponsor -- $1000.00
As a unique tradition at the SKDC every athlete receives a very cool custom tall plush toy regardless of placement in their events. This year we are giving out a variety custom plush toys as our themed prize. Let every athlete know that you were one of the sponsors for that toy. Sponsor name will be announced at ringside and over the PA system regularly during the competition.
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Medal Sponsor -- $1500.00
As a unique tradition at the SKDC top 4 athletes in each division receives a very cool custom medal. This year we are adding the sponsors logo to the back of the medal. Show your support to every champion with your company logo around every competitor. Logo will also be place ringside, on photo banner at podium, and announced over the PA, and via text messages. We will also feature sponsors on social media.
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Cash Prize Sponsor -- $1600.00
As a unique tradition at the SKDC 1st place athletes in each division Advanced AJKL 12-18 division receives a monetary prize. These funds are used to help support those elite athletes to pursue the dreams of becoming national champions. Show your support to every dedicated advanced champion with your monetary support. Logo will also be place ringside, on photo banner at the podium, and announced over the PA, and via text messages. We will also feature sponsors on social media.