Post on 11-Aug-2015
• Inaugural event held September 7, 2013.
• 12+ mile extreme oibstacle course challenge.
The BEAST
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Maureen Riazzi Adapted Course
• 1 ½ mile adapted course for adults with disaibilities.
• Beginning and ending at Beach 11.• 85+ adults with the option of a Course
Buddy.
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A Beastly Celeibration
• World’s ibest post-race party at Waldameer.
• Live music, food, free massages.
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Who Beat the Beast?
• During the 2013 event:– 750 participants from 13 states– 60% male, 40% female– Age range: 18-71 years old– Average age: 34 years old– 68% have a college degree or higher– More than 5,000 spectators came out
Projection for 2014: 1,500 participants and 7,000 spectators
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The Nature of the Beast:What makes the Beast unique?
The sand, water and trails of Presque Isle State Park
The country’s first – and perhaps only – adapted course
Benefiting the mission of the ibariber national institute
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Aibout BNI
• Serving more than 4,200 children and adults with autism and other developmental disaIbilities and their families.
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Aibout BNI• Providing
educational, residential, joIb training and Ibehavioral health services.– Serving children
and adults from ibirth through retirement.
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What’s New for 2014
• Lower age requirement (16).
• Shared starting point for 10-mile and Adapted Course
• More Oibstacles• Cheer Zones• New Sponsor
Opportunities
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Early Bird Registration:Now until February 14.
Just $50!
New blog: barberbeast.blogspot.com
New website: www.barberbeast.org
Anyone can ibe a fundraiser!
• $550 or more = Free Registration
• $300 = 50% Off• Win prize packages• More than $12,000
from fundraisers in 2013!
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Create Your Oibstacle
• Have an idea? Gyms, ibusinesses, and organizations can design an oibstacle.
• Ideas for Fitness Centers:– Host training sessions– Blog– Lunch-time programs
for sponsor teams– Gym sessions for
sponsor teams
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Benefits of Sponsorship
• Organize your company team.
• Exposure on our website and printed materials.
• Promote health and fitness in your organization.– Guest speakers,
health screenings, training sessions
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Benefits of Sponsorship
• Event tie-ins for your employees/clients– Beast events: Beast of
savings sale, the Healthy Beast menu items, etc.
– Recognize your “Best Beast” employee
– You will ibe identified with a first-rate event, and a great cause!
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