Event Support
Innova proudly supports hundreds of events each year from local C-tiers to the most prestigious tournaments in disc golf. Our support programs are designed to maximize value and help raise the funds necessary to run a great event. We offer a variety of options and we’re always happy to tailor support that makes sense for your event.
In return for our support, we ask that Innova be actively promoted as a key sponsor of your event. This includes social media promotion, Innova logo on event flyers, event web page, program ads, event merchandise, etc. We also ask that our banners be displayed prominently at the event sites.
Summary of Support Types
A. Player Packs
We offer player packs at “partner-level” support pricing for events presented by Innova or regular wholesale pricing for events not presented by Innova. We do not have a minimum order quantity.
B. Event Customs
We can take your unique event artwork or logo and custom stamp it onto Innova discs to be given away in player packages or sold to raise funds.
Our custom stamp disc program is open to everyone.
C. Sponsorship Shopping Cart (SSC) Credits
Partnered events that complete a traditional custom hot stamp order become eligible to receive Sponsorship Shopping Cart (SSC) Credits. SSC credits may be used to select Innova merchandise generally used for events and player packs. Innova issues SSC Credits based on the size of the custom order.
D. PDGA Amateur Payouts
Tournament Directors can purchase gift cards at a 10% discount from us for their amateur payouts. Please contact us in advance with details of your tournament. After your tournament results have been tabulated, we can issue the exact denominations and number of gift cards you need for your payouts.
F. Course Target Loans
We have 19 portable DISCatcher Pro 28 targets available to support disc golf events on a short term loan basis. In return for the use of these targets at your event, you are required to add "Supported By Innova" along with the Innova logo to your specific event information. You are responsible for transporting these targets to and from your event.
Other
If you have questions about support other than those listed above, please contact us.
Please note that all sponsorship of individuals is currently organized through Innova Champion Discs' head office in California. please see here for contact information.
A. PLAYER PACKS
PDGA-sanctioned events qualifying for partner-level support from Innova can access Player Packs at an extremely affordable cost. These packs can include a premium Innova golf disc, as well as a shirt, hat and other goodies. Events can choose from our pre-pack player pack offerings or piece together a package from our SSC order form.
Support Requirements:
- Add "Presented By" or "Supported By" along with the Innova logo at 1.25" minimum size, and your specific event info (event name and date) to custom disc art, event merchandise, and all promotional material.
- Add "Presented By Innova" or "Supported By Innova" to the event title on the PDGA listing, Disc Golf Scene event registration pages, all social media posts, and all event websites.
- Innova promotion through social media and event websites leading up to, during, and post-event.
- Innova banners displayed onsite at the event.
- Player Pack items will be given away to the players at the event (not sold)
B. Event Custom Discs for Player Packages or to Raise Funds for Your Event
For events that want to offer custom stamped discs, we can take your unique event artwork or logo and stamp it onto Innova discs of your choice. You get to promote your event while your players have a souvenir disc to throw or take home and display on the wall. These discs can be given away in player packages or sold to raise funds. The minimum order for event discs is 50 discs. Events can mix and match from available disc models and plastics in minimum groups of 10 discs.
Support Requirements:
- All requirements listed above for player packs.
- Add "Presented By" or "Supported By" along with the Innova logo and your specific event info (event name and date) to your custom disc art.
Our TFR and CFR programs are designed exclusively for tournaments and fund raising events. We want to help you promote disc golf and raise funds for your disc golf event, course development project or favorite charity. Qualified events have access to specialty disc models and plastics.
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Tournament Fund Raising (TFR) Program
TFR discs are unique disc models and plastics reserved specifically for qualified events such as Partnered Tournaments that place a custom hot stamp order with Innova. These discs are offered at traditional custom prices and can be used for fundraising, player packs, prizes, etc.
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Cash Fund Raising (CFR) Program
The CFR program is designed to help events and special projects raise funds. Partnered events are eligible to receive cash support of USD $3 per disc towards their custom disc order, based on the sanctioning tier of the event. All discs in our Custom Disc Order Form are able to receive CFR cash support, up to the limited allocation. Each new event or fundraising activity must generate new artwork to help preserve the distinctiveness of the programs.
Pricing, Order Limits & Custom Disc Order Form
Custom Disc Pricing and Fees (excluding taxes and shipping costs)
- Approximately CAD $110 for custom die stamp plate
- Approximately 40% off MSRP price for stock discs
- Extra cost per disc for Flat Top Models, XXL Designs, Bottom Stamp, Two-colour Stamps
- Pricing set out in Innova's Custom Disc Order Form is in US Dollars
TFR & specialty TFR Halo model order limits for partner-level events are generally as follows and subject to change without notice:
- PDGA C-Tiers can order a max of 60 discs from TFR and 60 from specialty TFR Halo models
- PDGA B-Tiers can order a max of 100 discs from TFR and 100 from specialty TFR Halo models
- PDGA A-Tiers can order a max of 200 discs from TFR and 200 from specialty TFR Halo models
CFR limits for partner-level events are generally as follows and subject to change without notice:
- PDGA Flex Start C-Tiers can earn CFR cash support towards a maximum of 20 discs (up to USD $60 CFR support)
- PDGA C-Tiers can earn CFR cash support towards a maximum of 60 discs (up to USD $180 CFR support)
- PDGA B-Tiers can earn CFR cash support towards a maximum of 100 discs (up to USD $300 CFR support)
- PDGA A-Tiers can earn CFR cash support towards a maximum of 200 discs (up to USD $600 CFR support)
Your hot-stamp design must meet specific requirements set out in our CUSTOM HOT-STAMP GUIDE
Availability of event custom discs change frequently. To request the latest Custom Order Form, please complete the form below.
C. Sponsorship Shopping Cart (SSC) Credits
Partnered events that place a custom hot stamp order are eligible to receive bonus event sponsorship through our SSC Credits.
- SSC credits may be used to purchase select Innova merchandise for events (eg. banners) and for player packs (eg. stickers, playing cards, towels).
- Innova issues SSC Credits based on the value of the custom order (credit equivalent to 20% of the value of SSC eligible discs on your custom order; SSC value is adjusted for retailer partners with dealer pricing).
- CFR discs do not count toward the SSC credit since they are already discounted. CFR Pricing Discount will be applied towards the disc models at the highest price point (up to the allotted quantity). SSC credit applies to the balance of the discs.
- SSC items are to be given away to the players at the event (not sold).
- You will receive a SSC Order Form after you have completed your event custom order.
Tips for Successful Fund-Raising
Plan Ahead
Please start the process very early to allow time for CFR approval, artwork submission, order processing, shipping and advance sales. Production time will vary throughout the year and can run from 4-8 weeks once artwork is approved and the order is in the production queue.
Have a unique and appealing custom design.
Creating the right piece of artwork will really make your disc stand out from the crowd. Be creative or find a designer to create your vision. That extra bit of effort will pay off in better sales and more money raised. Artwork really helps to generate sales, especially with the INNColor™ process.
Remember everyone who buys a CFR disc is a supporter.
They are not merely purchasers of expensive golf discs. This difference cannot be overemphasized. It is imperative that this support aspect be recognized at every opportunity, and if possible, in a public manner.
Order early.
Get the most benefit from the CFR Program by having your discs available for purchase well ahead of your event date. This will help provide advanced promotion and can also raise money to pay for expenses incurred before the event.
The foregoing description of our support programs is a summary for informational purposes. If there is a conflict between this summary and Innova Champion Discs' support packages, the support packages will prevail. Please note that our support programs are subject to change without notice.