somersault promotions

Somersault Promotions organizes the Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, Kayak Triathlon, Run, and Swim Series as well as the Wylie Ryan Kids' Series of events.  We host and organize these events for the enjoyment of our clients, who are the participants in our events. Participants are our first priority. The Somersault mission statement can be viewed at http://www.somersault.ca/mission.htm

charity policy

Although Somersault events are organized with the participant foremost in mind, they also offer interesting fundraising and promotional opportunities for community charities, not-for-profit groups, and youth programs that are willing to make a commitment to this participant event experience.

We offer a multi-charity concept called the "Somersault FUNdraiser Program", which allows such organizations to participate in and benefit from Somersault events, .  The FUNdraiser program allows a recognized community charity, club, program, school, or organization to develop a fundraising pledge program within a Somersault event. Preference is given to groups that share our interest in the active health, physical activity, recreation, and sport needs of children and their families; keys to a healthy Canadian society.

Organizations who participate in the Somersault FUNdraiser Program are expected to contribute to the event in some way (e.g. providing volunteers), in return for the privilege of using the event to promote and raise funds for their cause. The FUNdraiser Program is open to more than one charity per event, however we reserve the right to limit the number of charities involved in any one event.

We are proud to be contributing to the healthy physical activity needs of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario families through Somersault events, and the Somersault FUNdraiser Program.

somersault 'event' charities

Our multi-charity model, allows us to involve more than one charity in each of our events. However, one charity, or community youth club, may be selected to be the "official charity of the event".  This selection provides a bit more profile for that organization, but also invovles a stronger commitment to the event itself.  This heightened commitment may be in providing volunteers, attracting a larger number of participants, or other similar contribution.

We were proud to promote and support the good work of many charities and community organizations in 2009.

In 2009, "Charity of the Event" status was given to these charities:

• Place d'Orleans - Cumberland-Orleans Community Resource Centre
• Early Bird - Bytown Storm Triathlon Team
• Ottawa Riverkeeper - Ottawa Riverkeeper
• Emilie's Run - Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation
• Smiths Falls - RedHawks Athletic Program
• Graham Beasley - Lanark Community Health Services
• Carleton Place Heritage - CP & District Memorial Hospital Foundation
• National Capital - Camp Quality
• Thousand Islands Triathlon - CNIB
• Ottawa Fall Colours - Ottawa Food Bank/Ascent for Kids/Team Diabetes            

If your organization is interested in becoming a "Charity of the Event", please contact us at info@somersault.ca.

charity recipients - 2007-2008-2009
We were proud to promote and support the official charities of our events, as well as several others in 2007 - 2008 - 2009, some of whom are listed below:

Children at Risk - Donations
Ottawa Riverkeeper - Pledge Program and Proceeds from Team Challenge
Carleton Place Youth Centre - Fee for Facility
Carleton Place Lifeguard Association - Fee for Services
Canadian Ski Patrol - Fee for First Aid Service
Brockville Kayak Club - Fee for on water services
Dovercourt Recreation Association - Donation for use of facilities
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum - Fee for facilities and services
Cumberland - Orleans Resource Centre - Donation of food items
Ottawa Food Bank - Donation of food items and event pledge program
Bytown Storm Triathlon Team - Entry fee support, Donation and pledge program
Top Speed Racing Team - Fee for Services
Search and Rescue Global 1 - Fee for services
Camp Quality - Donation for volunteers
Team Diabetes - Donation for volunteers
Iron Cops for Cancer - Official charity status
Faucons Hockey Club - Donation for volunteers
Fallingbrook School - Donation of the Event
Bytown Walkers - Fee for services

an invitation to your group
Somersault invites your organization to use a Somersault event to raise funds and gain profile for your programs.  Schools, clubs and non-profit organizations will find the Somersault FUNdraiser Program well designed to provide a participatory fundraising opportunity that is enjoyable and healthy. There are 2 main elements to the program.

• The Volunteers and Services Program
• The Event Pledge Program

the volunteers and services program

You provide a minimum of 10 volunteers who will agree to volunteer at an event and we make a donation to your organization for providing them - or you provide one or more of our events with a required service that we normally pay for and we pay your organization that fee.  Fees vary depending on the nature and scope of the volunteer force or the service provided. Please contact us at info@somersault.ca if you would like to discuss your group's involvement.

the event based pledge program

We provide your organization with the opportunity to fund raise using one of our events, with personalized event specific pledge forms for your fundraising use, and a link to your organization's fundraising campaign.  You receive directly, and retain, every penny you raise through the pledge program. It is an active, fun, risk free way to raise funds for your cause.

Please contact us at info@somersault.ca to discuss your group's interest in the event based pledge program.The following are eligible to participate:

• Schools, children/youth clubs, and non-profit organizations
• Other non-profit organizations on an individual basis

requirements

• Funds raised should be for the direct benefit of children, youth, and families
• You must register with Somersault before using a Somesault event for this purpose.
• You must have a formal organizational structure.
• Your personalized event based pledge form must be approved by Somersault.
• You must report the amount of funds raised through the event to Somersault .
• You must agree to allow the fundraising results to be made public.
• All individual fundraiser's using the event, must actually participate in the event.

procedures

• You register with Somersault to use the fundraiser.
• You develop fundraising pledge forms.
• You enter your individual members and fundraisers in the event.
• You promote and manage your pledge solicitation program.
• Your pledge collectors participate in the event
• You collect their pledge donations.
• You inform Somersault of your fundraising total.
• You keep all of the funds raised.