How to Get Sponsored for Hockey

Playing sports on teams not run by a school can be very expensive. The cost of equipment, repairs, training, management and travel adds up quickly and can make it difficult to initiate and maintain a competitive team. In order to pay the costs associated with a sport such as hockey, your team may need to find a sponsor. A sponsor will pay some or all of the costs associated with your team in return for advertising on uniforms, equipment or in your local arena.

Instructions

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      Contact local stores, banks and organizations in your area. Many are willing and able to support and sponsor local athletes as part of an advertising budget. Write to a regional or national office if the local manager is not authorized to make the decision; the manager will be able to provide a mailing address or e-mail.

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      Post a video of yourself on Youtube telling of your skills, why you are a good candidate and game footage of you playing. This provides a chance for possible sponsors to find you online and allows you to give a link to local businesses who may want to see your talent before approving sponsorship.

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      Join an online group designed to connect athletes with sponsors, such as UsportStar, Find a Sponsor or Sponsor Agent. These sites allow you to describe yourself and your goals and abilities; then you have the ability to browse through available sponsors. Sponsors also have the ability to search and browse athletes.