HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE SPLASH
There are a number of ways in which you can enter the Variety Splash. You have taken the first step, by showing interest, and below are a few suggestions on how you can get involved.
Boat Owner Entry - GOT THE BOAt but no paddlers
So you’re a boat owner who is interested in joining the Splash? You can register your boat as an entrant and the Splash team will work with you to find and put together a team. The Event Team will endeavour to find suitable Private or Corporate Teams who are interested in joining you (and any required crew) on your boat for the duration of the Splash. Your new team of crew mates will then work towards achieving the fundraising target.
got the boat with paddlers
Alternatively if you have a boat and team of friends, family or work colleagues, you can manage your own entry to work towards achieving your fundraising target. Now is the time to leverage some of those corporate relationships and see your network supporting a good cause. By inviting to host your corporate partners on-board your boat, you will be providing them with an opportunity to entertain their staff, clients or suppliers on a unique event. Whether funds are raised through collected donations (large or small), holding fundraising events (sausage sizzle) or by donations directly from team members, the Event Team will support you in your fundraising endeavours, and have some great ideas up their sleeves to ensure you are successful in your efforts.
private and corporate team entries - got the team but no paddle (boat)
If you can put together a team but have no access to a boat, you can still be involved in the Splash. Team entries are companies or private groups who enter the event as a team and then are paired with an available boat from the pool of Boat Owner Entries. All you need to do is contact the Event Team, who will find a boat perfect for you and your friends / colleagues to join us for three days of fun on the Bay. Then set and start working towards your fundraising target and we will look after the rest!
Become a Variety Splash Event Partner
Contact the Event Team to find out more about how your company can become a Variety Splash Event Partner. Event Sponsorship provides opportunities for your company, clients and suppliers on a unique corporate hospitality event, all whilst supporting children with special needs and disabilities.
What Does the Event Cost?
Remember that whilst we are having a great time on the event, the reason you are involved is to raise money to assist Variety to empower children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn. The costs of the event are broken into a number of areas to transparently allow you to see where the money is going.
Boat / Team Registration Fee - $550 (inc. GST)
A registration fee is payable by each boat / team entered in the event. This is to cover the administrative costs of boat/team management during the event, inclusive of all berthing and marina security. The registration fee is not tax deductible as a charitable donation.
Event Fundraising (Donations)
This is the money that enables Variety to deliver their programs and grants funding. These donations (over $2) are tax deductible and Variety will issue a donation receipt for each donation amount. Donations must not be used to pay for participant catering and merchandise fees, boat / team registration fees, or fuel and boat running costs. The minimum fundraising target to participate in the Splash is $6000. Challenge your team to be one of the highest fundraisers/
Participant Catering and Merchandise Fee
This fee is to cover the cost of feeding and clothing participants on the event, as well as all event activities and entertainment, and is payable by anyone attending the event. Catering and merchandise fees are not tax deductible as charitable donations. Following is a breakdown of the catering and merchandise costs (per person):
- Entire Event Participant (Thursday to Sunday) - $560 (inc. GST)
- SYC Dinner Only (Thursday Night) - $154 (inc. GST)
- Day 1 (Friday) Only - $242 (inc. GST)
- Day 2 (Saturday) Only - $242 (inc. GST)
- Day 3 (Sunday) Only - $165 (inc. GST)
What is included in the Catering and Merchandise Fee?
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
- All drinks (soft drink / beer / wine) at each nightly function
- Event clothing
- Nightly entertainment
- Event Management
What is NOT included in entry fees, catering and merchandise fees?
- Fuel and boat running costs
- On-board snacks and beverages (each daily participant is provided with lunch to take on board)
- Accommodation if not sleeping on-board
Conditions of Entry
All entries in the Splash must observe and agree to our conditions of entry which can be found on the second page of our Registration Form.
Fundraising Achievement Levels
Challenge yourself to be the first ever Splasher to reach ‘Platinum Fundraising Status.’ This year, we are introducing ‘Fundraising Levels,’ so all teams and participants can aim for the top and make an even bigger difference to the lives of the special children that Variety support.
Whilst we set a minimum fundraising target of $6000 to be involved in the Splash, why not challenge yourself to be one of the ‘High Achievers’
Bronze - $8,000
Once you get started, keep going for Bronze
Silver - $10,000
Aim that little bit higher for Silver status
Gold - $15,000
Join the highest ever Variety Splash fundraisers
Platinum - $20,000
Be the first ever Splasher to reach Platinum status, a title you can proudly own, knowing you have made a huge difference to Victorian children.
VARIETY SPLASH EVENT PARTNERS
