Paintball/Sponsorship?

Advertisement

Expert: Zachary J. Ziegler - 3/11/2005


Question
How might a 14 year old kid receive a sponsorship?
Who might provide a sponsorship to paintball team?
What do sponsorships usualy cover in terms of things you use on the feild? How much experience should you usualy have in tournament play before asking for a sponsorship?  

Answer
To get a sponsorship you need to show the person/company/field that you have something of value to them.  If you've never played any tourneys you aren't going to have any value.  You need to show them what you can do for them.  If you've played a few tourneys and placed near the top you would want to tell them about this and tell them how much coverage and recognition their company would get by having their logo on your jerseys, banners and gear.  Sponsorships usually start out small, like free entry and air to a field and maybe discounted paint.  Once you work your way up the sponsorship ladder in the world of paintball you'll get more.  For now I would say go play a few tourneys and place as high as you can and then contact some companies.  

Paintball

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Zachary J. Ziegler

Expertise

I can answer anything you need to know about the sport of paintball. From tournaments to recreational paintball, scenario ball to trade shows and everything else in between. Need to know about a great new product, or get some advice on what gear to buy or what products to stay away from? I can help. From people who have never played before to seasoned tournament veterans I enjoy helping everyone. I`ve been playing paintball since 1998 and consider myself an expert on the subject.

Experience

I have played paintball and been involved in the industry for 8 years. I currently own a paintball video retail website, www.ballervideos.com. I am also an avid paintball photographer.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.