Event Partnership Requests

Thank you for your interest in becoming an event partner of Rapala. We pride ourselves on supporting events and organizations that promote fishing and conservation of outdoors especially as it relates to encouraging youth and growing the sport. We receive thousands of requests every year and due to this, we accept only online applications. Please take a few minutes to follow the below process. Note that we will only contact events we are considering for a partnership. Thanks again for your time.

Please Note:

• Our resources are limited, so we focus our efforts on fishing related programs that encourage youth participation, fishing related conservation causes, Veteran fishing events, activities that teach people all aspects of fishing, and other fishing related programs.
• Organizations registered as a 501c3 will be given special consideration.
• All submissions must be a minimum of 90 days prior to the deadline or start of the event.
  • Submissions with less than 90 days’ notice will not be considered.  Submissions will be reviewed October 1st and April 1st every year. You will be contacted after those dates if we are interested in supporting.
• No fax, phone or other form of request will be considered.
• Support will not be provided for:  Individuals, private pursuits, political parties/associations, representatives of advocacy groups
  • Organizations that oppose the company’s position on issues
  • Individual athlete or team sponsorship
  • Marketing and advertising purpose
  • Private or family foundations
  • Events that charge for participation
  • Events that request monetary sponsorships

(READ ABOVE BEFORE SUBMITTING) Email Your Event Partnership Request Using Below Button(information to include):

• Contact Full Name:
• Contact Email:
• Contact Phone Number:
• What brand are you requesting donation from(select any applicable)?
• Are you looking for a team, group or individual sponsorship?
• Are you looking for a monetary sponsorship? (we do not do monetary sponsorships at this time)
• Are you registered as 501c3 organization?
• Is this a private or family event?
• Event/Program Name: 
• Event Start Date:
• Type of Program/Event(select):
  • Youth Fishing
  • Tournament
  • Fishing-Related Conservation
  • Tournament/Fundraiser
  • Veteran/Military Fishing Event
  • Other Fishing-Related Program(please describe)...
• Event description:
• What would you like from Rapala?
• Do you advertise your event? If so, where? (social media, print ads, radio etc)?
• Are you a political party or advocacy group?
• Is your event currently partnered/sponsored by any other fishing companies? If so, please list.

Thank you for your time and good luck with your event!

 

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Rapala Canada. At Rapala, we are passionate about supporting the future of fishing in Canada. We are proud to partner with organizations, events and programs that help introduce more Canadians to the sport, encourage youth participation, support conservation and stewardship, and create meaningful opportunities for people to enjoy time on the water. We receive a high volume of partnership requests each year. To ensure every submission receives proper consideration, we accept requests through our online application process only. Before submitting your request, please take a few minutes to review the information and eligibility requirements below.

Please note: Due to the number of requests we receive, we will only contact organizations and events that are being considered for a partnership.

Thank you for thinking of Rapala Canada and for the work you do to support fishing and the outdoors.

What We Support

Our resources are limited, so we focus our partnership efforts on fishing-related programs, events and organizations that align with our commitment to growing participation in the sport and protecting the future of fishing.

Priority may be given to initiatives that support:

• Youth fishing programs and events
• Programs that introduce new anglers to fishing
• Fishing education and mentorship
• Fishing-related conservation and stewardship initiatives
• Veteran, military and first responder fishing events
• Community programs that encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy time on the water
• Other fishing-related programs that help grow participation in the sport

Registered Canadian charities and eligible not-for-profit organizations may receive special consideration.

Submission Requirements

Please review the following requirements before submitting your request:

• All partnership requests must be submitted at least 90 days before the event start date or sponsorship deadline.
• Requests submitted with less than 90 days' notice will not be considered.
• Partnership requests are reviewed twice each year, beginning October 1 and April 1.
• If your event or organization is selected for further consideration, a member of our team will contact you following the applicable review period.
• Requests submitted by phone, fax or any method outside of the designated application process will not be considered.

Requests We Are Unable to Support

Rapala Canada is unable to provide support for:

• Individual athletes or personal sponsorships
• Private pursuits or personal events
• Monetary sponsorship requests
• Events that charge participants a fee to participate
• Political parties, political organizations or advocacy groups
• Organizations or initiatives that do not align with Rapala's values or company positions
• Private or family foundations
• Requests intended primarily for marketing, advertising or commercial purposes

Before You Apply

Please review all of the information above before submitting your partnership request.

To help us better understand your organization, event and partnership opportunity, please provide the following information:

Contact Information

• Contact Full Name
• Organization Name
• Contact Email Address
• Contact Phone Number
• Province or Territory

Organization & Partnership Information

• Which Rapala brand(s) are you requesting support from? Select all that apply.
• Are you seeking support for a team, group or individual?
• Are you requesting monetary sponsorship?
  Please note: Rapala Canada does not provide monetary sponsorships at this time.
• Is your organization a registered Canadian charity or not-for-profit organization?
• Is this a private or family event?

Event Information

• Event or Program Name
• Event Location
• City
• Province or Territory
• Event Start Date
• Type of Program or Event:
  • Youth Fishing
  • Tournament
  • Fishing Education or Mentorship
  • Fishing-Related Conservation or Stewardship
  • Tournament or Fundraiser
  • Veteran, Military or First Responder Fishing Event
  • Community Fishing Event
  • Other Fishing-Related Program
• Please provide a brief description of your event or program.
• How many participants do you expect?
• Who is the primary audience for your event or program?
• What type of support are you requesting from Rapala Canada?

Event Promotion & Current Partnerships

• How will you promote your event or program?
  • Social media
  • Local media
  • Print advertising
  • Radio
  • Community outreach
  • Other
• Are you affiliated with a political party or advocacy group?
• Is your event or organization currently partnered with or sponsored by any other fishing or outdoor companies? If so, please list them.

Submit Your Partnership Request

If your event or organization meets the requirements outlined above, we invite you to submit your request through the application process below.

Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate before submitting. Requests that are incomplete or do not meet the eligibility requirements may not be considered.

While we would like to support every organization and event that reaches out to us, the number of requests we receive means that we must carefully focus our resources on opportunities that align with our partnership priorities.

Thank you again for your interest in partnering with Rapala Canada. We appreciate the individuals and organizations working to introduce more Canadians to fishing, protect our waters and fisheries, and help build the future of our sport.

Good luck with your event, and thank you for helping grow the fishing community across Canada.