The Charlotte Jumper Classic, April 10-12, 2009, is the perfect opportunity to spotlight your business, target your consumers, and help children in the Charlotte community. The Charlotte Jumper Classic is the signature fundraising event for the Bobcats Charitable Foundation, which focuses on the improving the lives of children and youth in the community. 

In just five short years, the Charlotte Jumper Classic has become one of the most anticipated and talked about events in the community. The three-day competition, culminating in the exciting Sunday Grand Prix finale, features the best riders from around the world, including past and present Olympians, competing for their share of a $700,000 purse.

Held at Time Warner Cable Arena, in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, the Charlotte Jumper Classic provides something for everyone - intense competition, fantastic entertainment for families, a state-of-the-art facility for riders, and premium hospitality and enhanced benefits for sponsors.

"The Charlotte Jumper Classic brings the world's elite riders, including Olympic and World Cup medalists, to Charlotte and improves the opportunities of children - you can't ask for a better combination than that," remarked Bob Johnson, majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats and founder of the Charlotte Jumper Classic. "Our goal is to make this event the preeminent equestrian competition in the country."

Jump in and become a partner of the 2009 Charlotte Jumper Classic.

Why Sponsor Show Jumping

Show jumping is a high profile sport full of fast-paced action that makes it not only exciting, but highly entertaining and engaging. The sport reaches an affluent, upwardly-mobile market segment that is passionately loyal to products and services that support their equestrian interests. By taking advantage of this sponsorship program, your company will seize a competitive opportunity for effective corporate marketing.

Your company will be able to gain exposure with an affluent market group.

  • Involvement of Fortune 500 companies shows that sponsoring this sport delivers results
  • These companies have found that repeated and highly visible impressions of their brand in this affluent environment creates less price product identity and consumer loyalty

Your company will be associated with the best the sport has to offer.

  • This includes the prestige, affluence, experience and rich tradition that makes show jumping unique.
  • Show jumping events are where the world's top riders, owners and horse experts, as well as fans and celebrities, gather for world-class competition and entertainment.

Sponsorship opportunities available for your company include:

  • Prize list, souvenir programs and newspaper ads
  • Website links
  • Extensive promotional packages
  • Corporate entertainment
  • Special event functions
  • Trophy recognition and award presentations
  • On-site signage and display
  • VIP hospitality

For information about becoming a sponsor please contact Michelle Hunt at 704.688.8814.