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The Jumper Classic Welcomes Sponsors for 2006
Photo: Susan Chavez Vice President of Marketing for The Jumper Classic,
Dana Bisbee from the Boston Herald, and Greg Johnson. President of OneSky Jet Network.
Photo By: Glenn Kulbuko
Wellington, FL- June 14, 2006- Sponsorship opportunities are
currently available for the 17th Annual Jumper Classic Horse Show. Fidelity
Investments is returning for the sixth consecutive year as Title Sponsor of this
first class equestrian event. The Jumper Classic will be held September 6-10,
2006, in South Hamilton, MA. As one of the premier jumper competitions and a
purse of $75,000 for the Fidelity Investments AGA Grand Prix, the Jumper Classic
plays host to jumper riders of all levels and numerous Olympic Show Jumping
veterans. The Jumper Classic offers many sponsorship packages for businesses in
which to build brand and develop their corporate identity in the specialized
equestrian market.
With over 10,000 spectators, 500 horses competing, and over $200,000 in prize
money available, The Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic is a prime venue for
businesses to encourage interest in their companies while targeting a highly
educated and affluent audience.
The Jumper Classic is dedicated to creating customized sponsorship packages to
fit both small and large business budgets; these packages take advantage of the
numerous marketing opportunities that the horse show venue has to offer.
With this highly visible corporate presence, The Jumper Classic has already
attracted such prestigious sponsors as Title Sponsor Fidelity Investments,
Lufthansa Airlines, Herb Chambers Mercedes-Benz, Coldwell Banker Previews,
OneSky Jet Network, The World, Boston Common Magazine, Hinckley Yachts Company,
Mohegan Sun, Saratoga Spring Water, Polar Beverages, RV Sales of Broward, Boston
Coach, Bacardi, Dewar's, Nutrena Feeds, Freedom Health, LLC(Succeed), Dover
Saddlery, Der Dau Boots, CWD Saddlery, Royal Sonesta Hotels, Sovereign Bank,
Dunkin' Donuts and Élan Yogurt.
"I have been consistently proud of the quality and stature of our corporate
sponsors. Coming from the business world, it's been a point of particular
emphasis and pride for me," said Dr. Jeff Papows, PhD, Chairman of the
Board for The Jumper Classic. "Every year we attract numerous quality
companies which further codifies the emphasis on quality and excellence we seek
to apply to every facet of this great event year after year. Watching the
benefits of this kind of exposure to this elite market and the development of
sponsor relations has been an exciting part of my involvement in this
event," he stated.
"Everything about this event is focused on quality. As a result there are
very large crowds composed of the highest financial demographic segments
and media coverage is nothing but positive. This is quantitatively a
first-class opportunity for corporations to involve key customers and partners
in a unique and memorable experience," added Papows.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Melissa Lovasco,
President,
at (978) 283-7708 or email info@thejumperclassic.com.
For more information, please visit www.jumperclassic.com.
2006 FIDELITY
INVESTMENTS JUMPER CLASSIC FAST FACTS
Event: Fidelity Investments Jumper
Classic - September 6-10, 2006
What
Now in its seventeenth year, The Jumper Classic is the only AGA
sanctioned Grand Prix to take place in New England. The show caters exclusively
to jumper riders offering a chance to compete for over $200,000 prize money
culminating with the $75,000 Fidelity Investments AGA Grand Prix on Sunday,
September, 10th.
Where
Coldwell Banker Previews Grand Prix Field in South
Hamilton, Massachusetts.
Highlights
- $75,000 Fidelity Investments
AGA Grand Prix, Sunday, September 10th
- $7,500 Welcome Stake, Friday,
September 8th
- $7,500 Mohegan Sun Speed Stake, Sunday, September
10th
- $4,500 Masters Division Sponsored by The
World,
held on Thursday,
September 7- Saturday, September 9th
General Information
The
Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic has become the premier equestrian and
social event on the North Shore of Boston. It hosts some of the
most successful equestrians in the world, including past Olympians. Riders
with high hopes for the future have the opportunity to compete in the
many amateur divisions offered throughout the week. The Masters division
makes The Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic a destination show for riders
of all ages, from all over the country. The social scene is always a favorite
at
this unique venue. This year the featured VIP Party will be sponsored
by Boston Common Magazine with over five hundred attendees
expected.
An added feature for 2006 will be "Family Day" on September
9th. It will host a number of events sure to entertain kids of all ages.
Children will be able to get their faces painted, visit with the Polar
Beverage Bear and receive free a free Polar beverages, what the famous clown
demonstrate some of his juggling, enjoy free pony rides, and enter in a
cupcake decorating contest sponsored by EuroStoves, all while watching some
of the country's top horses and riders compete. Children under 13 will be
free on this day, all other children will be $15.
Several Charity
Luncheons are scheduled for Saturday, September 9th. Money raised will
benefit Lovelane Farm Therapeutic Riding Center based in Lincoln, MA, and The
Children's Equitation Center, based in Ashfield, MA. A link with information
on these charities and to purchase tickets is at www.jumperclassic.com.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
- General Admission
Free to the public:
Wednesday through Friday
Saturday: $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for children
over 13 and children under 13 are free.
Sunday: $25.00 for adults and
$15.00 for children under 6 are free.
- NEW Grandstand Seating
Saturday and Sunday:
$10.00 extra per seat for adults and $5.00
for children. Tickets may only be purchased online will not be available
to purchase during the event.
- VIP Seating
Champagne Brunch is
served on Sunday during the Grand Prix. Price includes open bar, ringside
seating, and VIP Parking pass.
Individual VIP Tickets
For the week:
$150.00 per person if bought online before August 5th.
Each ticket holder is
entered to win a Grand Prix Course Walk with Olympic Gold Medalist Chris
Kappler.
VIP Tables (seats 10)
$1,450.00 includes listing in program
book if purchased by August 5, 2006!
- Parking
Free during the
week. $5.00 on Saturday and Sunday
- Directions
Coldwell Banker
Previews Field is located adjacent to the Myopia Hunt Club of Route 1A in
Hamilton, Massachusetts. It is accessible via I95 and
Route 128.
- Website: www.jumperclassic.com
- Shopping
Vendors
offering equestrian equipment, food, boutique apparel, jewelry, and home
furnishings will be located adjacent to the Grand Prix ring. Vendors may call
(978) 283-7708 for more information and to reserve
space.
- Hotels
Lakeview Motor
Lodge
978.922.7535 or
800.922.7535
www.lakeviewmotorlogde.com
ronbrenda@comcast.net
Day's
Inn
978.777.1030
www.daysinn.com
Room rate $59- $89 for
show
Sheraton Ferncroft Resort
978.777.2500
www.sheratonferncroft.com
Rooms
held for Jumper Classic $79
Rooms for you and your Pet
Wingaersheek Inn & Motel
978.281.0100
800.858.3710
www.wingaersheekmotel.com
The Manor Inn
978.283.0614
www.themanorinnoflgloucester.com
Town Hill B&B
978.356.8000
800.457.7799
www.townhill.com
The Whittier
Motel
978.356.5205
www.whittiermotel.com
whittiermotel@aol.com
Country Garden Inn & Motel
978.948.7773 or
800.287.7773
reserve@countrygardenmotel.com
Royal Sonesta
617.806.4200
www.royalsonesta.com
Management
Margaret Lynch
- Show Manager
Melissa Lovasco - President of the Jumper
Classic
Jeffery Papows - Chairman of the Board
Course Designer
- Richard
Jeffery
Phone: 978.283.7708
892 Washington Street
Gloucester MA
01930
Email: info@jumperclassic.com
Website: www.jumperclassic.com
Media
Contact
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Title
Sponsor
Fidelity Investments
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA
02109
Phone: 1.800.Fidelity
www.fidelity.com
About Fidelity
Investments
Fidelity Investments is one of the world's largest providers
of financial services, with custodied assets of more than $2.6 trillion,
including managed assets of $1.3 trillion as of May 31, 2006. Fidelity offers
investment management, retirement planning, brokerage, and human resources and
benefits outsourcing services to more than 22 million individuals and
institutions as well as through 5,500 financial intermediary firms. The firm is
the largest mutual fund company in the United States, the No. 1 provider of
workplace retirement savings plans, one of the largest mutual fund supermarkets
and a leading online brokerage firm. For more information about Fidelity
Investments, visit www.Fidelity.com.
Melissa Lovasco
President
Jumper Classic
892 Washington Street
Gloucester,
MA 01930
www.jumperclassic.com
P.
978.283.7708
F. 978.282.7812
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