Race Resume

[BFloFoxRider.]

ok, so i know there are certain things that are mandatory in race resume's to send to possible "sponsors"
what would everyone reccommend to do?
im not sure on a format i guess is what i need help with if anyting...?
anyone help?

[cH4os]

How To Attract Sponsorship Offers

Sponsorship doesn’t happen overnight, but there are some things you can do to improve your chances at attracting more sponsorship offers from different companies.

Make yourself stand out; show sponsors why they should choose you over the other 100 applicants.

Put some effort into your profile; customize everything to bring out your personality, but keep the layout clean and easy to read. You don’t want to miss opportunities because potential sponsors can’t find your event results due to a poor layout. Also, don’t post anything in your profile that you wouldn't want a sponsor to see.

Add video; keep it clean and only post your best efforts. Sponsors want to see the best of your abilities so go out there and give it your all. A professional editing job doesn’t hurt either. And don't be afraid to add some music to keep people interested.

Hype yourself up; invite people to check out your profile, rate your photos and send you comments. All this interaction increases your profile views, popularity, and your value to sponsors. This is survival of the fittest at its finest; you need to give sponsors as many reasons to take a look at you as possible.

(this is why Ill never get sponsored)
Keep things clean; you might curse or tell dirty jokes at home or when you're out with your friends, but most sponsors don't want to have their name associated with those types of things. Keep in mind there are a lot of young athletes and parents on the site and sponsors do not want to associate with people who are offending others.

Show what you’re doing in your community to promote yourself and your sport. The more you are in the public eye, the better.

Go to events; this is self explanatory, go to any events you can to get more exposure. You may even run into team managers at some of the larger events, so keep your eyes open and talk to everyone.

http://www.sponsorhouse.com

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by cH4os

How To Attract Sponsorship Offers

Sponsorship doesn’t happen overnight, but there are some things you can do to improve your chances at attracting more sponsorship offers from different companies.

Make yourself stand out; show sponsors why they should choose you over the other 100 applicants.

Put some effort into your profile; customize everything to bring out your personality, but keep the layout clean and easy to read. You don’t want to miss opportunities because potential sponsors can’t find your event results due to a poor layout. Also, don’t post anything in your profile that you wouldn't want a sponsor to see.

Add video; keep it clean and only post your best efforts. Sponsors want to see the best of your abilities so go out there and give it your all. A professional editing job doesn’t hurt either. And don't be afraid to add some music to keep people interested.

Hype yourself up; invite people to check out your profile, rate your photos and send you comments. All this interaction increases your profile views, popularity, and your value to sponsors. This is survival of the fittest at its finest; you need to give sponsors as many reasons to take a look at you as possible.

(this is why Ill never get sponsored)
Keep things clean; you might curse or tell dirty jokes at home or when you're out with your friends, but most sponsors don't want to have their name associated with those types of things. Keep in mind there are a lot of young athletes and parents on the site and sponsors do not want to associate with people who are offending others.

Show what you’re doing in your community to promote yourself and your sport. The more you are in the public eye, the better.

Go to events; this is self explanatory, go to any events you can to get more exposure. You may even run into team managers at some of the larger events, so keep your eyes open and talk to everyone.

http://www.sponsorhouse.com

heard some of this before but thanks....
ill keep that in mind... maybe ill psot what my rogh draft looks like tomorrow...

[Sprockethead]

Sounds like some good advice Steven. I think it would go for any sport. Marla Streb talks about doing the same things in her book and look what's she's done.

[allison]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

heard some of this before but thanks....
ill keep that in mind... maybe ill psot what my rogh draft looks like tomorrow...

Some websites also have applications you fill out, so you don't have to worry about what to put in there. Otherwise they just say to send them an email.

If it's an email or mail-in thing then make sure you've got some nice photos with you riding with a number on your bike.

Oh, and results never hurt!

[steviebfromtheoc]

Network with racers/riders who are already sponsered . Dont get your hopes up over sponsers paying for your race fee's or overwhelming you with product . Many times you will be doing more for them (advertising) than they will do for you . Sometimes you can get a shop to sponser you to help out with repairs , discounts , and overall camaraderie . It takes time to get your name out there , I think you would make a great team manager for STR , where you can solicit companies to sponser an race team ? just an idea ..

[DownhillWebKook]

Rich Houseman did a cool interview on MTBStrengthCoach.com about getting sponsored. One thing he mentioned that I also think is super important is "dressing professionally." You should always keep your kit coordinated and clean. You want to look good out there, not like you just woke up and threw on your dirty ol' riding duds from the day before. You also want to keep you bike clean. Look at the Syndicate team or Monster Iron Horse. Those guys look pro...because they are, but compare them to the other pros. They still stand out and as a result they have bigger and better sponsors (doesn't hurt to be talented, too).

I'm a clothing whore so I have clothes for Saturday practice and for Sunday race and I put on new gloves for my race run. Before my run while resting I clean off my bike, my helmet, change any clothes that look sh!t, and then I shine my shoes (seriously). I might change my socks, too. When all is done my gear looks showroom clean, I'm comfortable, and I feel really good about hitting the gate. If I don't throw down a good time, I know that I looked good doing it and represented myself [and any sponsors that I wished I had] well.

It's not a bad idea to set up a Sponsorhouse.com account. That should give you an idea of what information to provide for a complete resume. You do need to differentiate yourself, but I would say NOT to do that in the type or general format of information you are providing. Unorthodox resumes are just that--unorthodox. I think a lot of people miss the point of the resume and overlook the "usability" aspect from the perspective of the person receiving it. Your focus should always be on how you can create a mutually beneficial relationship with your sponsor. Your differentiator will be how you express the means by which you plan to promote a potential sponsor's products or goals.

Finally, you gotta be cool. If you act like a complete jerk people aren't going to be compelled to associate themselves with you and what you're standing for--meaning your sponsors. Just be a professional even if you're only an amateur--you know: act as if. It really works.

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by steviebfromtheoc

Network with racers/riders who are already sponsered . Dont get your hopes up over sponsers paying for your race fee's or overwhelming you with product . Many times you will be doing more for them (advertising) than they will do for you . Sometimes you can get a shop to sponser you to help out with repairs , discounts , and overall camaraderie . It takes time to get your name out there , I think you would make a great team manager for STR , where you can solicit companies to sponser an race team ? just an idea ..

i would be a manager for an STR team if we ever got it started.... lol..... but im only 15... although some companies look for up and comers to the sport...

Originally Posted by DownhillWebKook

Rich Houseman did a cool interview on MTBStrengthCoach.com about getting sponsored. One thing he mentioned that I also think is super important is "dressing professionally." You should always keep your kit coordinated and clean. You want to look good out there, not like you just woke up and threw on your dirty ol' riding duds from the day before. You also want to keep you bike clean. Look at the Syndicate team or Monster Iron Horse. Those guys look pro...because they are, but compare them to the other pros. They still stand out and as a result they have bigger and better sponsors (doesn't hurt to be talented, too).

I'm a clothing whore so I have clothes for Saturday practice and for Sunday race and I put on new gloves for my race run. Before my run while resting I clean off my bike, my helmet, change any clothes that look sh!t, and then I shine my shoes (seriously). I might change my socks, too. When all is done my gear looks showroom clean, I'm comfortable, and I feel really good about hitting the gate. If I don't throw down a good time, I know that I looked good doing it and represented myself [and any sponsors that I wished I had] well.

THANKS everyone for the help... since no school for me today, after i get my work done that im mising... ill type my "resume". it sucks cuz i dont have any good DH finishes so far and im not sure a sponsor would exactly look for a mid pack finish. well hey i'll think of a way to kiss ass in my resume

Originally Posted by steviebfromtheoc

Network with racers/riders who are already sponsered . Dont get your hopes up over sponsers paying for your race fee's or overwhelming you with product . Many times you will be doing more for them (advertising) than they will do for you . Sometimes you can get a shop to sponser you to help out with repairs , discounts , and overall camaraderie . It takes time to get your name out there , I think you would make a great team manager for STR , where you can solicit companies to sponser an race team ? just an idea ..

networking is one thing i've been told for a while now... so thats what im doing... i was talking to the brodie pro racer and getting to know him and even added him on myspace asking him for tips

[BFloFoxRider.]

one more thing... does anyone think it wold help if the pics i sent were on the companies bike?

[steviebfromtheoc]

I've seen a really effective 1 page resume with the picture enlarged and lightened in the background , dude got sponsered by mongoose

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by steviebfromtheoc

I've seen a really effective 1 page resume with the picture enlarged and lightened in the background , dude got sponsered by mongoose

i was thinking something along those lines... im going to start working on it now.... ill show you guys what i have in a little bit

[denmother]

Brandon,

I emailed you a sample race resume that I used for Roger.

[BFloFoxRider.]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]the attatchment button wasnt working so here it is...[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=4]i need feedback and any other ideas or is it ok the way it is? [/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman]Sponsorship Resume[/FONT]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Hundreds of thousands of sponsorship resumes are sent to possible sponsors nation, and even worldwide. The point of this resume, is not to be like any other sponsorship application, but, to stand out from the other requests. [/FONT][/SIZE]


[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]I would love to represent your company by riding you bikes, wearing your jerseys, stickers, etc at races and giving Brodie Bikes my best, and most professional representation, as well as my best results possible. [/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I started riding downhill in December of 2006, and since, have trained and become faster. This 2007 race season, was my first, and although my finishes were not as good as they could be, prepared me for next season which I am training for. Since breaking onto the Downhill scene, I have ridden with highly ranked downhill riders/racers and received tips which make me faster every time I step foot on a bike. [/SIZE][/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]My goals for the remainder of the 2007/2008 race season are as follows;[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3]·[/SIZE] [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Race all races possible and be competitive, enough to gain as many podium finishes as possible.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3]·[/SIZE] [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Race not only Downhill, but broaden out to Cross Country, Four Cross/Dual Slalom, and possibly throw in a few Super D races as well. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3]·[/SIZE] [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Promote all sponsors at every event attended.[/SIZE][/FONT]




[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]2007 race finishes[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Downhill[/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3]·[/SIZE] [/FONT][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]January 28, 2007. Fontana California. 19th place, Beginner Men 13-15[/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3]·[/SIZE] [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]February 25, 2007. Fontana California. 21st place, Beginner Men 13-15[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3]·[/SIZE] [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]April 1st, 2007. Woodward West California, 11th place, Beginner Men 13-15[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Cross Country[/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3]·[/SIZE] [/FONT][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]October 7th, 2007. San Dimas California, 3rd place Beginner Men 15-18[/FONT][/SIZE]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Recently I have started racing Cross Country, and participated in my first race on October 7th. My class, Beginner Men 15-18, had to do 2 laps on a 5.5 mile course. I was in the lead with around half a lap to go when I blew out my rear tire. By the time I had changed it, I had dropped to third place where I eventually finished. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]On the weekend of October 13th-14th, I saw your company at the Demo I went to in Fontana California. At that point, I had never ridden a Brodie, only heard good things about them. Not only did I discover my new love of four cross, but the Cretin helped make me rail berms faster as well as the Devo helped my Downhill skills. I am anticipating that I will have to honor to race Brodie Bikes from the remainder of this season and next season. [/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Sincerely,[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Brandon Flores[/FONT][/SIZE]

[denmother]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

one more thing... does anyone think it wold help if the pics i sent were on the companies bike?

The pictures should be of you on the bike you are racing/riding.

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by denmother

The pictures should be of you on the bike you are racing/riding.

i put pics from their bike that i demo'd and they watched me
LOL

[denmother]

Great start! Make sure you check the spelling and the grammar!!!

[2wheel_lee]

Here are a couple of my first thoughts upon first glance of this resume:

"Hundreds of thousands of sponsorship resumes are sent to possible sponsors nation, and even worldwide. The point of this resume, is not to be like any other sponsorship application, but, to stand out from the other requests."

This gives the reader high expectations, but there is nothing that stands out from the rest of the resumes. Either delete this and have another introduction, or add something that truly makes this resume unique.

"I started riding downhill in December of 2006, and since, have trained and become faster. "

Most people do get faster. Actual results on the course are part of what matters. Personal representation is the most important aspect of what you're "selling." Also remember, the person reading your resume may be a bit saracastic after reading hundreds of resumes.

"This 2007 race season, was my first, and although my finishes were not as good as they could be, prepared me for next season which I am training for."

You're not selling me yet.

"[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Race all races possible and be competitive, enough to gain as many podium finishes as possible."[/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Are you traveling to ALL the races across the country? In what region will you be racing? Ever racer wants to win, so there is no need to say that.[/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]"Race not only Downhill, but broaden out to Cross Country, Four Cross/Dual Slalom, and possibly throw in a few Super D races as well."[/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Not a good choice of words. Be more specific. What ARE you going to do?
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]"On the weekend of October 13th-14th, I saw your company at the Demo I went to in Fontana California. At that point, I had never ridden a Brodie, only heard good things about them. Not only did I discover my new love of four cross, but the Cretin helped make me rail berms faster as well as the Devo helped my Downhill skills. I am anticipating that I will have to honor to race Brodie Bikes from the remainder of this season and next season. "[/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Save this for your cover letter.[/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]I suggest you review other professional racers resumes as well as common work-related resumes. Write clearly and consisely.
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