The Future is Fabricated Here: Invest in the SD60 Go-Kart Rodeo

This is more than a race; it is the ultimate proving ground for the next generation of industrial workers in the Peace River region.

In an area built on resourcefulness, grit, and technical skill, the SD60 Go-Kart Rodeo feeds the talent pipeline you need. We are not just teaching welding and wiring; we are instilling the professional values of accountability, ingenuity, and high-stakes problem-solving in students who will soon become your employees, apprentices, and community leaders.

Why Your Investment Matters: From Shop Class to Workforce

Your sponsorship directly impacts the core competencies that drive our local economy:

• The Problem-Solvers: Students are forced to engineer solutions that must survive the physical reality of the track—a moment of failure demands immediate, practical repair. There are no textbooks here, only real-world engineering challenges.

• The Skilled Trades: Every student team must pass a rigorous, industry-aligned Technical Fabrication Inspection (A-PASS). They are judged on weld quality, structural integrity, and safety compliance—the non-negotiable standards of the Peace River industrial sector.

• The Innovators: Our Work Efficiency Index (WEI) challenge forces students to maximize performance while minimizing waste, rewarding efficiency over raw power. Our Autonomous Robotics stream trains students in the high-demand fields of coding, sensor integration, and advanced automation.

• The Legacy: Your contribution leaves a lasting physical asset—from the donation of a new industrial lathe that will train hundreds of students for decades, to the field welding support that ensures safety on race day.

The youth competing today are the welders, electricians, heavy-duty mechanics, and engineers who will power Fort St. John and the Peace River area tomorrow.

Join us in shaping that future. Invest in the hands, minds, and drive of our students. Sponsor the SD60 Go-Kart Rodeo.

Tiered Sponsorship Opportunities

💎 1. Legacy Technology Sponsor (The Ultimate Ask)

• Focus & Ask: Capital investment in the school's Industrial Technology Program. We are seeking funding or the in-kind donation of a new Industrial Lathe (Manual or CNC) for the school shop. This is a one-time, high-impact request that ensures the long-term viability of high-level fabrication training for hundreds of future students.

• Benefits: Permanent recognition on a commemorative plaque installed with the new equipment. Exclusive naming rights to the lathe (e.g., "The [Company Name] Advanced Manufacturing Center"). Public recognition as the ultimate contributor to technical education in the Fort St. John district, with special mention by the School District administration.

🏁 2. Championship Title Sponsor (The Apex Tier)

• Focus & Ask: This is the top monetary tier, requesting $2,500+ in essential funding for core event costs like student awards, official T-shirts, and infrastructure.

• Benefits: Largest logo placement on all event materials, the opportunity for Title Naming (e.g., "The [Company Name] Championship Rodeo"), and a keynote presentation role at the Awards Ceremony.

🏆 3. Awards, T-shirt & Prize Sponsor

• • Focus & Ask: Funding or in-kind donation of Official Event T-shirts for all participants, and/or providing the monetary awards or premium prizes for top-ranking teams. Excellent prize options include a welding jacket, an auto-darkening welding helmet, or high-quality welding gloves for runner-up or challenge winners.

  • Benefits: Exclusive logo placement on the Official Event T-shirt, and prominent recognition during the Awards Ceremony.

🎨 4. Official Branding & Print Sponsor

• • Focus & Ask: In-kind donation or funding for professional printing services, including large event banners, directional signage, posters, and branded materials.

  • Benefits: Exclusive logo placement on all official event signage and printed materials.

⚙️ 5. Official Static Torque Dynamometer Sponsor (Core Technical Ask)

• Focus & Ask: Provision or loan of an industrial-grade load cell or dynamometer capable of measuring the Static Torque Result (ST​) up to 5,000 lbs for the event.

• Benefits: Exclusive branding at the highly visible Maximum Torque Challenge station. Prominent recognition as the Official WEI Scoring Partner.

🛠️ 6. Official Fabrication Materials Sponsor

• Focus & Ask: Provision of the raw metal stock required for the mandatory Sled Fabrication Challenge for all participating teams.

• Benefits: Exclusive branding on the Fabrication Challenge staging area. Recognized as the sponsor who provides the foundation for all student craftsmanship.

⚡ 7. Official Power & Generator Sponsor

• • Focus & Ask: Provision or loan of several quiet, portable generators (2,000W−5,000W range) to provide essential auxiliary power for scoring stations and pits throughout the day.

  • Benefits: Exclusive branding at the centralized Power Zone.

⚖️ 8. Official Load Measurement & Weigh Scale Sponsor

• Focus & Ask: Provision or loan of a certified, portable industrial weigh scale (high-capacity) for the day. This is essential for accurately measuring the variable Work Weight Pulled (WP​).

• Benefits: Exclusive branding at the designated Weigh Station, a mandatory stop for all karts.

⚕️ 9. Official First Aid & Medical Support Sponsor (Safety Priority)

• • Focus & Ask: Provision of a certified Mobile First Aid Unit (MFU) and qualified staff for the full event duration. This is our highest-priority safety request.

  • Benefits: Exclusive designation as the Official Medical Partner.

🌭 10. Official Lunch & Hydration Sponsor

• • Focus & Ask: Donation of lunch (e.g., hotdogs) and beverages for the 75+ participants, advisors, and volunteers, plus the necessary grilling capacity (e.g., loan of 1 commercial or 4 standard BBQs) to cook the hotdogs on site.

  • Benefits: Exclusive branding on the high-traffic Lunch/Catering Area.

🔧 11. Official Technical Welding & Field Support Sponsor

• • Focus & Ask: Provision of a fully equipped Field Welding Truck or Mobile Repair Unit (MRU) and a certified technician to staff it for critical fixes and power backup.

  • Benefits: Exclusive branding on the high-traffic MRU and its designated safety zone.

🤖 12. Autonomous Robotics Sponsor

• • Focus & Ask: Dedicated funding for the Autonomous Kart division (e.g., $750+), supporting the purchase of high-tech components.

  • Benefits: Exclusive branding on the Autonomous Safety Zone fencing.

⛺ 13. Official Shelter & Logistics Sponsor

• • Focus & Ask: In-kind loan or funding for large pop-up tents or canopies for three critical areas: scoring, Autonomous Zone, and a centralized shade area.

  • Benefits: Exclusive branding on all sponsored shelter tents.

🏖️ 14. Official Track Materials Sponsor

• • Focus & Ask: In-kind donation and delivery of sand/aggregate required to create the specialized sand trap obstacle for the Rallycross Gauntlet.

  • Benefits: Exclusive signage at the Rallycross Gauntlet sand-trap obstacle.

🩹 15. Consumables & Pit Support Sponsor

• • Focus & Ask: Donation of essential, smaller consumable supplies (e.g., welding wire, grinding discs, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves) required for general pit and safety operations.

  • Benefits: Logo featured prominently in the general Pit Area.

Ready to Partner?

To secure a sponsorship level or discuss specific donation needs, please contact:

Mr. McColm

Email: wmccolm@prn.bc.ca

Phone: (250) 785-8378