Dive right in and have a look at our sponsorship lookbook for 2019. Discover which clients we work with an the opportunities available to partner with some great sporting properties in South Africa and the SADC region.

1. SPONSORSHIP PORTFOLIO
2018 - 2019

2. WE ARE A PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS MARKETING AGENCY
We work exclusively alongside numerous corporate brands and International and National Federations to create and
manage unique content in order to break through the clutter and ensure real value.
JANUARY 2018, NETBALL QUAD SERIES, ELLIS PARK

3. OUR EXPERTISE
SPONSORSHIP RIGHTS
We are experts in the intricacies of sports sponsorship with a proven track record in maintaining long-term
partnerships. This includes sponsorship sales, management, activations and leveraging and sponsorship
tracking and evaluation.
CONSULTANCY
We develop and execute sustainable
strategies that produce exciting products
which enable the federation and or corporate
brand to grow commercially.
MEDIA & PR RIGHTS
We actively work with rights owners and
sponsors in order to meet their objectives and
maximize media distribution.
BROADCAST
We manage broadcast rights for all
sponsorships and actively work with television,
radio as well as streaming broadcasters.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
From concept creation to management, we
have extensive experience in creating content
for federations to develop the sport as well as
provide sponsors with audience reach.

4. WHO WE REPRESENT

5. NETBALL
SOUTH AFRICA

6. NETBALL SOUTH AFRICA
With over 2 million active participants, Netball has the second highest number of participants in SA, more than rugby and cricket
combined. Women’s sport is on the rise and now is the time to get behind South Africa’s no.1 Women’s Sport.
Below is an outline of events available to partner with in order to reach a growing audience:
NETBALL PREMIER LEAGUE
National league featuring South Africa’s best players
with 10 teams from 9 provinces
SPAR NETBALL CHALLENGE
Annual international test series with South Africa
hosting 1 invitational team in a 3 match series
NETBALL QUAD SERIES
International Netball event contested annually by
Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa
DIAMOND CHALLENGE
International Inter-Africa test Series featuring
Africa’s top ranked nations
SA SCHOOLS NETBALL
Focuses on developing grassroots netball in all
regions with thousands of schools participating
CURRENT SPONSORS
Current sponsors include SPAR, SA Breweries,
Gilbert, Canterbury, Tiger Brands, SuperSport,
Tsogo Sun

7. WORLD SURF
LEAGUE

8. WORLD SURF LEAGUE
In 2017 the World Surf League launched the City Surf Series with the aim of providing South African’s a platform to compete on the
international stage. The series was a tremendous success and in 2018 will expand with the inclusion of Long Boarding and SUP
competitions into each event as well as the new Port Alfred Classic, the first event of the new Towns Classics.
THE VW SA OPEN OF SURFING
The largest event of the series features a men’s QS1,500 and
Africa’s largest women’s WSL event (QS3,000)
DURBAN SURF PRO
A professional WSL competition featuring both men
and women’s QS1,000 events
JORDY SMITH CAPE TOWN SURF PRO
A professional WSL competition featuring both men
and women’s QS1,000 events
BUFFALO CITY SURF PRO
A professional WSL competition featuring both a
men and women’s QS1,000 event
VW NELSON MANDELA BAY SURF PRO
A professional WSL competition featuring a men’s
QS1,500 and a women’s QS1,000 event
PORT ALFRED CLASSIC
The first Town Classics event, this WSL competitions
features both men and women’s QS1,000 events
CURRENT SPONSORS
Current sponsors include Volkswagen, Corona, Skull Candy, Billabong, Hurley, O’Neil, Jordy Smith, Revlon, Tuffy,
RedBull, NMB Metro, CT City Metro.

9. SURFING
SOUTH AFRICA

10. SURFING SOUTH AFRICA
MERCEDES - BENZ SA SURFING CHAMPS
The premier event on the Surfing South Africa
calendar and features surfers in the Open Men’s
and Women’s Divisions
GROMCOMPS
Allows young SA surfers to hone their skills in
various competitions across the coast
TEAM SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa’s national surfing team competing in
competitions across the globe
INTERCLUB SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
SA’s annual inter-club competition featuring club
teams from across South Africa
CURRENT SPONSORS
Current sponsors include Mercedes-Benz SA and Buffalo City
Surfing South Africa works to develop the sport in South Africa and provide our athletes with sufficient support and competitions to
compete internationally.
SSA achieves this through a variety of programmes and events that includes Team SA, Coaching / Judging / Outreach seminars plus
enticing big International events to SA like the World Games.

11. COSAFA
COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS

12. COSAFA COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS
The COSAFA brand is recognized throughout Southern Africa, consisting of 14 member nations from Southern Africa. COSAFA enables
the development of football from grassroots level to Senior National Teams through a sustainable player development competitions.
Below is an outline of events available to partner with in order to reach Africa’s footballing audience:
COSAFA CUP
The premier COSAFA football competition contested
by its member’s senior men's national teams
COSAFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
International women’s competition open to
national associations of COSAFA
COSAFA BEACH SOCCER
International beach football competition open to
national associations of COSAFA
COSAFA U20 YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
International U20 youth competition open to
national associations of COSAFA
COSAFA U17 YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
International U17 youth competition open to
national associations of COSAFA
CURRENT SPONSORS
Current sponsors include Mopani Copper Mines,
Fairy Bottling, MTN, Liquid Telecom, SuperSport
and Kwesé Sports.

13. SA SENIOR
GOLF TOUR

14. SUNSHINE SENIOR TOUR
The Sunshine Senior Tour is the official Professional Golf Tour for Professional golfers over the age of 50 years. 2018 will see the tour
expanding with new and exciting events all raising money to support the Endangered Wildlife Trust and Africa’s endangered animals.
The Sunshine Senior Tour presents the opportunity to interact with the golfing market and aid in the protection of our wildlife.
SA SENIOR OPEN
The premier SA senior golf event set in the
picturesque Plettenberg Bay Country Club in
support of the Humpback Dolphin
PGA SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
The largest senior golf event in SA with a host of
top international senior pros in support of the
Elephant
SA SENIOR MASTERS
The Masters will welcome SA’s best to Gauteng
as well as a host of international Pros in support
of the Rhino
SIMON HOBDAY CLASSIC
Honouring the memory of Simon Hobday, the
event will raise funds for the Wild Dog
CURRENT SPONSORS
Current sponsors include Bitou Municipality, High Street Auction Company and Tsogo Sun

15. SQUASH
SOUTH AFRICA

16. SQUASH SOUTH AFRICA
Squash South Africa enables the development of our local athletes by providing professional and competitive squash events in SA.
A new range of events coupled with existing events will take Squash across the country and to more people than ever before.
Partnering with Squash SA presents the opportunity to affiliate with an energetic, world-class professional sport.
GROWTHPOINT SA OPEN
The premier show-piece squash event In South
Africa, featuring top internationals
GROWTHPOINT SA NATIONALS
South Africa’s top players competing to be SA’s best
player, featuring only local talent
IPT SQUASH MASTERS
Annual one-week events (Doubles and Singles) that
features SA’s best players over the age of 35.
GROWTHPOINT INTER-PROVINCIALS
Formerly the Jarvis Kaplan Cup, It is the world’s
most renowned inter-provincial squash tournament
SUNSHINE CIRCUIT
A new series of events designed to nurture local
athletes
UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOLS WEEKS
Grassroots Squash development weeks hosting
SA’s top School and university athletes
CURRENT SPONSORS
Current sponsors include Growthpoint Properties, Tsogo Sun, Dunlop Sport and Laurium Capital

17. WANT TO KNOW MORE?
GET IN TOUCH
GARY GRANT
Managing Director
gary@acceleratesport.com
+2782 990 3723
EDWARD GREGORY
CEO
edward@acceleratesport.com
+2783 238 5352