SKATEAGAINSTHATE

G E T IN TH E G A ME , NOT TH E S TIG MA .

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Who we are
We are seven post graduate students of the Corporate communications and public relations program at Centennial College. Through our event, we seek to build awareness, increase support and raise funds for the You Can Play charity. You Can Play is committed to making sure all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation, have equal opportunities to participate in sporting activities without discrimination and victimization. We are passionate about these goals as we strongly believe that a skilled player should never be denied opportunities to participate based on their sexual orientation. Our objectives:

To encourage all athletes to come out and play, regardless of sexual orientation. To raise awareness of stigma within the sports community and the existence of a charity to help stop it. To raise money for the organizations efforts against homophobia in sports.

YOU CAN PLAY

You Can Play is committed to making sure all athletes have equal opportunities to participate in sporting activities without fear. The organization works to guarantee that athletes are given a fair opportunity to compete, judged by other athletes and fans alike, only by what they contribute to the sport or their teams success. Their programs include a combination of video messages, educational programs, and other resources for high schools, colleges and universities, and professional teams and leagues. What does the ability to score a goal or homerun have to do with who the athlete loves or is attracted to? Answer: NOTHING. Key Messages:

You Can Play is dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation. You Can Play works to guarantee that athletes are given a fair opportunity to compete, judged by other athletes and fans alike, only by what they contribute to the sport or their teams success. You Can Play seeks to challenge the culture of locker rooms and spectator areas by focusing only on an athletes skills, work ethic and competitive spirit.

Our Event
SKATEAGAINSTHATE will take place at the University of Toronto Varsity Arena on 299 Bloor St. W in Toronto.

The event is a free-skate from1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m for a small fee of $5.00. All profit from the skate will go directly to the You Can Play Project.
Free snacks and refreshments will be served and prizes will be given away in a raffle at the end of the event. Following the free skate, guests are welcome to watch a match featuring the Toronto Gay Hockey League: Blake House vs. Xtrapark. Early bird tickets are available through the event organizers. A number of tickets will be set aside for day-of sales. Event Objectives:

To acquire contacts in the Village and in organized Toronto Hockey associations in support of our cause To raise awareness about the stigma within the hockey community To help shape attitudes for the better and eliminate homophobia through sports

To entertain attendees and sponsors

To raise money through sales and donations

Sponsorship Tiers
We are currently seeking monetary and in-kind sponsorship. The tiers are as follows below:
Platinum Sponsor donation value of $500 or more

1/4 page logo on all event promotional materials Name and logo recognition on all event media releases Hotlink from event webpage to sponsor website Signage at event Business cards, print material at event 5 free event tickets
1/8 page logo on all event promotional materials Hotlink from event webpage to sponsor website Signage at event Business cards, print material at event 3 free event tickets Small logo on all event promotional materials Hotlink from event webpage to sponsor website Business cards, print material at event 2 free event tickets Hotlink from event webpage to sponsor website Business cards, print material at event 1 free event ticket

Gold Sponsor donation value of $250-$499

Silver Sponsor donation value of $100-249

Bronze Sponsor donation value of $30-99

Contact Information
For more information about our event, please feel free to contact any of the organizers. For sponsorship inquiries or to become a sponsor, please contact Rosanna Shamshudin. Marg Sheridan
Project Manager Phone: 416-434-0362 E-mail: marg.ann.sheridan@gmail.com

Jeanette Anati
Phone: 416-577-9984 E-mail: janati17@gmail.com

Alan Campbell Vanessa Gates

Charity Relations Phone: 416-917-8853 E-mail: vanessa.j.gates@gmail.com Phone: 416-836-6376 E-mail: alan@wehave.net

Klyeba Nicome
E-mail: k_nicome@hotmail.com

Deeanna Charrion
Print and Advertising Phone: 647-637-4460 E-mail: dcharrion@gmail.com

Rosanna Shamshudin
Sponsorship Coordinator Phone: 416-564-0368 E-mail: rosanna.shamshudin@gmail.com