nigel dabster Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I don't suppose that anyone will divulge what the Appleyard sponsorship of the British Champs cost, just interested really. Where does the money go to though, and is it the most expensive for entries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 (edited) Well An amount of the sponsorship is allocated to the organising club's. They also "sell" the sections and any trade spots. No sponsorship in Trials is astronomic though so don't expect your club to rake in the cash. Entry fee's are about Edited November 29, 2005 by Telecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabie Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 well technically there is probably a confidentiality agreement between ACU and Appeyard's (i know in MX we have the same between our sponsors) i imagine (complete guess) it's sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin m. s/c Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Try less than half your estimate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted December 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 So who gets the money, and why are entries so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartc Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 So who gets the money, and why are entries so much? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dabs, even me in my meekest thoughts I can't BELIEVE you ask this question, yourself being so knowlegeble in trials! Colin Appleyard sponsors the BTC thro his love of the sport. Not just trials but motorcycle sport in general. I can tell you there is no money to be gained out of it by CA. There is no money to be gained out of sponsoring any trials, just look at the crowd, (oops where is it?) My own company sponsor trials also, why? The answer is because of the sport, OK I may sell a trailer/rack/towbar but that NO WHERE NEAR covers the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosser Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 believe it or not I am looking for a security firm for the Great Yorkshire Bike Show 2006 on the 29th and 30th July, does anybody know how to get hold of B Curran? Cheers, Crosser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 http://www.gpsecurity.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrothers Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Agree with Stuart's comments. I witnessed first hand Stuart and his team at the last BC trial camped out on the moors in the constant wind and rain (we were there too) and all the hard work they put in. Now if headline sponsorship brings with it the illusion of luxury hotels and an army of paid workers, tarmac service roads etc then i must have been at the wrong venue. From top to bottom, its all about the unconditional love of our sport. Andy (27 years on a trials bike and still only mediocre) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted December 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 I'm in no doubt about how much work is involved in setting a trial out, just wondered how the finances work down to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Well for a start more observers are needed. Two per section and sometimes a "puncher". The sections have to be taped off and although some of the tape is supplied by sponsors the stakes to hold it aren't. A Qualified first aider and Ambulance vehicle need to be on site and they aren't cheap!! Most will have a PA system and "podium" which usually need to be hired and replica trophies need to be obtained for the day. These are expenses over and beyond what a Club or centre trial would incur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted December 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Fair enough so the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartc Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Read the 1st reply ! May I also add that even with Mr Appleyard's sponsorship and others the trial is run at a loss. I am speaking for BDMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabie Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 look Einstein take a look at that cost list and for the pitiful entry fee of ONLY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartc Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Forgot to add: The landowner wants a few quid too! We did not charge admission to our event, just car parking fee that went to the landowner too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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