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AN COIMISIÚN LE RINCÍ GAELACHA - THE IRISH DANCING COMMISSION - CLRG
AN COIMISIÚN
LE RINCÍ GAELACHA
THE IRISH DANCING COMMISSION

OIREACHTAS RINCE NA hÉIREANN
THE ALL IRELAND DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS
GLENEAGLE INEC ARENA
MUCKROSS ROAD, KILLARNEY
CO. KERRY IRELAND

SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2020

OIREACHTAS RINCE NA CRUINNE
THE WORLD IRISH DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS
THE CONVENTION CENTRE DUBLIN
SPENCER DOCK, N WALL QUAY
DUBLIN, IRELAND

SUNDAY 5TH APRIL - SUNDAY 12TH APRIL 2020

                                       EVENT VENDOR
                                       PACKAGES
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IMEACHTAÍ
                                                          EVENTS
                                                          Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann - The All Ireland Dance Championships
                                                          Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann is the oldest major Irish dance competition in the world. Blending culture and tradition with
                                                          cutting edge choreography and athletic prowess, the event will attract the greatest Irish dancers from around the world,
                                                          to compete for Irish dancing’s oldest title.

                                                          The All Ireland Championships is an International Qualifying event, offering dancers from every region and country the
                                                          opportunity to qualify for the World Championships.

                                                          Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne - The World Irish Dancing Championships
                                                          Oireachtas Rince Na Cruinne showcases the best Irish Dancing on the planet. Dancers will travel from all over the world
                                                          with their families and teachers to compete for the top positions at the most prestigious competition of the year.

                                                          We expect attendance at the event to exceed 30,000 people, most of whom will be resident in Dublin for over a week,
                                                          attending the 8 days of the event. Your participation in the event guarantees great exposure and connection with the Irish
                                                          Dance and Irish Arts community.

                                                          Your company or organization will be showcased within the broader Dance Community, locally in the City of Dublin, and
                                                          advertised internationally to our broad audience of followers on social media outlets, and our official website.

                                                          AN EAGRAÍOCHT
                                                          The Organisation
                                                          An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha is the central organisation dedicated to the worldwide development of Irish dancing.
                                                          Based in Dublin, Ireland, An Coimisiún has been in existence for over 80 years, and has approximately 2,500 teachers
                                                          spread over 33 countries around the world. More information about CLRG can be viewed at www.clrg.ie.

                                                          NA BUNTÁISTÍ A BHAINEANN
                                                          LE BHEITH PÁIRTEACH
                                                          The Benefits Of Participation
                                                          By supporting CLRG events, you are perpetuating a cultural tradition of dance, music and Irish language. You are also
                                                          promoting youth engagement, and helping to promote an art form which encourages self discipline, mutual respect,
                                                          personal development, sportsmanship, and a healthy active lifestyle. You will also access our worldwide Irish dance
                                                          audience to promote your business. You will also have access to a dedicated clientele of dancers, parents and teachers.
                                                          It’s a fantastic opportunity to grow your business and increase your client-base.

  Tá ár bpríomh urraithe ina bpáirtnéirí luachmhara do
                                                          WEBSITE                                             VENDOR MANAGEMENT
CLRG agus tugann siad an-tacaíocht don rince Gaelach      www.clrg.ie                                         Pat Hall ADCRG
                                     ar fud na cruinne.                                                       vendors@clrg.ie
                                                          SOCIAL MEDIA                                        Phone +1 520 401 1797
                                                          facebook.com/clrgirishdance
                                                          #clrgidofficial                                     MARKETING COMMITTEE
 Our major sponsors are valued partners of CLRG and
                                                          @CLRGIrishDance                                     advertising, sponsorship and social media
                                                                                                              Chairperson - Anne E. Hall, ADCRG
              supporters of Irish Dancing worldwide                                                           marketing@clrg.ie
                                                                                                              Phone +1 303 669 0548
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GETTING STARTED ...
Choose your vendor package, advertising and sponsorships on-
line now!
www.clrg.ie/sponsorship

STEP 1
• Book and pay for your selections online.
• Alternatively, make a request via e-mail and see additional pay-
ment options on the final page.
• For large sponsorships, please pay your deposit online and
contact us to arrange payment in full, plus the setup of your
package, including banner displays, competition sponsorship,
etc.

STEP 2
• Send all advertisements and promotional artwork to us prior to
the deadline.
• Send via e-mail, wetransfer.com or dropbox.com along with a
copy of your e-mailed receipt.

STEP 3
• Contract will be forwarded upon payment of 500.00 EUR
deposit.

Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann                  Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne
All Ireland Championships                     World Championships
DEPOSIT:          Friday, January 3rd, 2020   DEPOSIT:         Friday, January 31st, 2020
FULL PAYMENT:    Friday, January 17th, 2020   FULL PAYMENT:   Friday, February 28th, 2020
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Agus tú id’fhógróir agus id’dhíoltóir ag Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann
    agus Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne beidh deis agat caidreamh a
dhéanamh leis na mílte rinceoirí agus lena muintir, mar aon le múinteoirí   VENDOR PACKAGE OPTIONS
       agus lucht leanúna na rincí Gaelacha ar fud an domhain.              “FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE” ON ALL PACKAGES

  As an advertiser and vendor at the All Ireland Championships and
  World Championships, you will reach an audience of thousands of             STANDARD VENDOR PACKAGE                                                  ALL IRELAND                €1700.00
                                                                                                                                                       WORLD                      €4000.00
   dancers and their families, along with teachers and spectators.            (Limited to available space in the venue)

                                                                               • FEE INCLUDES - BOOTH PLACEMENT TO BE DETERMINED BY AVAILABLE SPACE
                                                                                 Approximate sizes: All Ireland 8’x10’, World Championships 12’x12’
                                                                               • EVENT PROGRAM LISTING

                                                                               PLATINUM VENDOR PACKAGE - WORLD ONLY                                                             €10,000.00
                                                                               (Limited to 4 Vendors)

                                                                               • FEE INCLUDES - MAXIMUM BOOTH SIZE & PREMIUM PLACEMENT
                                                                               • ADVERTISEMENT ON MAIN STAGE SCREEN (you supply print-ready art before the deadline)
                                                                               • FULL-PAGE COLOUR AD IN EVENT PROGRAM (you supply print-ready art before the deadline)
                                                                               • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AT SIDESTAGE AND IN SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
                                                                               • TWELVE MONTHS’ ADVERTISEMENT ON CLRG WEBSITE (you supply art to the clrg office)

                                                                               EMERALD VENDOR PACKAGE - WORLD ONLY                                                                €7000.00
                                                                               (Limited to 4 Vendors)

                                                                               • FEE INCLUDES - BOOTH APPROXIMATELY 12’ x 15’ (to be determined by the available space)
                                                                               • PREMIUM PLACEMENT
                                                                               • ADVERTISEMENT ON MAIN STAGE SCREEN (you supply print-ready art before the deadline)
                                                                               • FULL PAGE B+W ADVERTISEMENT IN EVENT PROGRAM (you supply print-ready art before the deadline)
                                                                               • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AT SIDESTAGE AND IN SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
                                                                               • SIX MONTHS’ ADVERTISEMENT ON CLRG WEBSITE (you supply art to the clrg office)

                                                                              ADDITIONAL NOTES
                                                                                • Only Standard booth sizes are available at the All Ireland 2020
                                                                                • All packages must be booked online with a non-refundable €500.00 deposit
                                                                                • When packages sell out, vendors can apply to be on a waiting list in case of cancellations.
                                                                                • No makeup or hair appointments will be allowed in your vendor space out-of-hours.
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EVENT VENDOR BOOKINGS
With the phenomenon of popular Irish dancing        Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann                                         Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne
shows starting 20 years ago, it has grown to        All Ireland Championships                                            World Championships
reach far and wide beyond the Irish diaspora,       DEPOSIT:                    Friday, January 3rd, 2020                DEPOSIT:                  Friday, January 31st, 2020
Irish dancing is now a global entity with           FULL PAYMENT:              Friday, January 17th, 2020                FULL PAYMENT:            Friday, February 28th, 2020

registered teachers on every continent.
                                                    • The number of vendors will be limited and all applications must be made online.
                                                    • There will be a waiting list if your desired package sells out.
Participating Countries:                            • Vendors are confirmed after full payment is made.
Ireland, England, Wales Scotland, New Zealand,
Australia, Canada USA, Brazil, Argentina,          CLRG invites you to be a part of Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann       BOOKING AND PAYMENT
                                                   and Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne as an official event vendor.        A non-refundable €500 EUR deposit is required on application
Chile, South Africa, Kenya, the Netherlands,       We value your continued support and participation in CLRG           to put your company on the list. You can book this online at
Belgium France, Switzerland Germany, Austria,      events, continuing a tradition of mutually beneficial business
                                                   partnerships within the dance community.
                                                                                                                       www.clrg.ie today to secure your spot. Once your position as
                                                                                                                       a vendor is confirmed, the full balance will be due before the
Italy, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Norway, UAE,       Official vendors are permitted to operate during opening hours
                                                                                                                       published deadline. Bank transfers must be sent to the CLRG
                                                                                                                       office and you must send a copy to both vendors@clrg.ie and
Singapore, Mexico, China, Japan, Taiwan, Israel,   of the event. Booths or tables will be placed in an accessible,
                                                   public area near to the competition rooms. You will reach an
                                                                                                                       marketing@clrg.ie to confirm your spot.
Spain, Czech Republic.                             audience of thousands of dancers and their families, along with
                                                                                                                       We have limited space available at the venue. Official Service
                                                                                                                       Providers, Platinum and Emerald vendors will get priority,
The Irish Dance Community is truly an
                                                   teachers and spectators.
                                                                                                                       followed by Standard vendor packages on a first-come-first-
                                                                                                                       serve basis. We will grant all spots based on space availability
international audience!
                                                   VENDOR VETTING & INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
                                                   All vendors, staff and associates must provide proof of vetting     and the chronological order of when deposits were received. If
                                                   and company insurance with return of contract.                      we cannot accommodate your request due to space constraints
                                                                                                                       or a full roster, a full refund will be offered.

                                                    Basic vendor packages include the designated size as per the package, and two chairs - THE ACTUAL SIZE IS DETERMINED BY
                                                    LIMITATIONS SET OUT BY THE VENUE. Tables can be configured to individual specifications within the allotted footprint, so
                                                    long as the configuration does not impede public walkways or another vendor’s allocated space. Tables may or may not inclde
                                                    tablecloths, in an unspecified color if provided, however if vendors require specific drapery or extra coverage for storage, they
                                                    must bring your own supplies. One electrical point will be supplied to each vendor.
                                                    No oversized backdrops or stands higher than 6’ will be permitted, to ensure that all vendors have good visibility within the
                                                    space. Placement of vendor space will be pre-assigned. Boundaries for each booth will be outlined and all signage, display
                                                    materials, and infrastructure must fit inside the lines. Advertising placed outside of your booth area may be available at an
                                                    additional cost, any other unauthorized signage will be removed.
                                                    If Wifi and/or electricity is needed, please note your requirements on your contract. In case of an outage, we recommend
                                                    vendors be prepared to tether to a personal mobile device.
                                                    All vendors and staff must submit to comply will all of CLRG’s regulations, and will be required to sign a contract at the time that
                                                    the booking is confirmed.
                                                    Delivery, storage, access times and vendor layout will be forwarded upon confirmation of all vendors.
                                                    No abuse or aggressive behaviour will be permitted toward CLRG representatives , venue staff, or other vendors. Vendors that
                                                    breach the above regulations will receive a warning, and if not compliant, they will face a €500 fine or removal from the event.
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIP                                                                        Please note:
                                                                                                                • Event vendors are eligible for a 50% discount on advertising.
                                                                                                                • Rates quoted below are full-price.
 SPECIAL OFFERS FOR EVENT ATTENDEES                                                                             • Reserve your advertising via the CLRG online store (scroll down to select discounted items at TCRG/Vendor rate).

 Companies that offer specials and deals to our attendees may receive additional exposure at our event            MAIN SCREEN DISPLAY - MOST POPULAR / HIGH EXPOSURE                                           All Ireland €250.00
 and on Social Media feeds. Offers such as deals, discounts, coupons, and late night dining options are                                                                                                             World €500.00
 all appealing to dancers, families, coaches and event staff. Raffle items, dancer gifts and door prizes are
                                                                                                                  Large screen projection in main competition halls, at the stage. Power point advertisements will play in a
 needed as part of CLRG’s fundraising activities.
                                                                                                                  loop, between competitions and before results each day. High visibility. Note - no identifiable images of
                                                                                                                  currently competing dancers allowed on screens. See Artwork Specifications at the end of this document
                                                                                                                  for more details.
 WINNER GIFT DONATIONS
                                                                                                                  SOCIAL MEDIA PACKAGE                                                                       All Ireland €250.00
 A limited number of “Winner Gifts” may be given out to winners, or top five dancers in each competition.                                                                                                         World €500.00
 Companies that donate goods for winners will be offered an equivalent financial benefit in trade, to be used
 on screen ads, social media packages or programme advertising. Donors will also be recognised during             Six social media posts on CLRG’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, reaching upwards of 50,000 fans. Posts
 the award ceremonies each day. Spots will be limited and are subject to approval by CLRG marketing               will be scheduled before and during the event. You must provide all links, images and other media in
 committee. Goods or a gift certificate must be procured by the donor prior to the first day’s competitions.      advance and content is subject to approval by the Marketing and Oireachtas Committee.

                                                                                                                  ALL IRELAND - EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISING

 SCHEDULED POSTS - DAILY DEALS                                                                                    • FULL PAGE COLOUR                                                                          €230.00
                                                                                                                  • FULL PAGE BLACK AND WHITE                                                                 €130.00
 Vendors may offer a “Daily Deal” during the competition which will be shared on Social Media. This is a          • HALF PAGE COLOUR                                                                          €130.00
 great way to drive customers to your booth! There is no cost for this, but the deal must be of value and         • HALF PAGE BLACK AND WHITE                                                                  €80.00
 interest to our attendees. Subject to approval by Vendor Leader and Marketing. It is recommended that            • HONOUREE - B&W HALF PAGE (ON OUR TEMPLATE)                                                 €80.00
 vendors send their “Daily Deal” items and a schedule to marketing@clrg.ie PRIOR to the event to ensure           • INSIDE BACK COVER, COLOUR (limited to 1, no discounts apply)                             €1000.00
 we can accommodate your request. Volunteers from CLRG may be limited by time constraints during the
                                                                                                                  • INSIDE FRONT COVER, COLOUR (limited to 1, no discounts apply)                            €1000.00
 event.
                                                                                                                  Premium advertising spots will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. One print run will be published.

 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES                                                                                             WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISING
 Send CLRG your proposal for additional partnership opportunities. We are interested in creative ideas for
                                                                                                                 • FULL PAGE COLOUR                                                                           €450.00
 partnering both with small companies in the community and large corporations. We welcome your input
                                                                                                                 • FULL PAGE BLACK AND WHITE                                                                  €400.00
 and look forward to speaking with you!
                                                                                                                 • HALF PAGE COLOUR                                                                           €400.00
                                                                                                                 • HALF PAGE BLACK AND WHITE                                                                  €200.00
                                                                                                                 • DANCE DRAMA PLAYBILL - B&W FULL PAGE                                                       €200.00
 ADVERTISING                                                                                                     • DANCE DRAMA PLAYBILL, INSIDE BACK COVER (limited to 1, no discounts apply)                 €400.00
                                                                                                                 • DANCE DRAMA PLAYBILL, INSIDE FRONT COVER (limited to 1, no discounts apply)                €400.00
 If your vendor package includes advertising, please send in prior to the deadline as per the guidelines in      Premium advertising spots will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. One print run will be published.
 this package. Additional advertising can be viewed in the main sponsorship package.

                                                                                                                  DISCOUNTED RATES

  To discuss further partnership opportunities,                                                                   PROGRAM AD DISCOUNTS FOR TEACHERS / SCHOOLS / DANCE ORGANIZATIONS / VENDORS
  including short- and long-term options, please contact us.                                                      Applicable to Event Program ads + Screen Ads. Not applicable to program book covers.
                                                                                                                  • TEACHERS / SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENTS                                        50% off above listed prices
  Vendor Management & Liason: vendors@clrg.ie                                                                     • DANCE ORGANIZATIONS OR FEIS COMMITTEE                                   50% off above listed prices
  Advertising, Sponsorship & Social Media: marketing@clrg.ie                                                      • VENDORS WHO ALSO VENDED AT ALL IRELAND                                  50% off above listed prices
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ADVERTISING GUIDELINES
  An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha
  “Ár rincí Gaelacha faoi bhláth”
                                       DEADLINES                    ALL IRELAND:         JANUARY 3, 2020
                                                                    WORLDS:              FEBRUARY 28, 2020
                                       Our organization places great emphasis on Child Protection & fairness in competitive judging.
                                       With this in mind, please adhere to the following guidelines when submitting your advertisements.
                                       • No last names listed for children. No inappropriate photos - this is at the discretion of CLRG.

The Best Irish Dancing in the World.   • Schools advertising may list the city or area of their school but not the address or directions.
                                       • By submitting an advertisement, you are confirming that you have written permission from the parent/
                                          guardian of any child whose image is used in the advertisement.
                                       Additional guidelines for Screen, T.V. display & Banner advertising due to the fact that they may be viewed by
                                       adjudicators:
                                       • No identifiable photos of dancers who are currently competive dancers
                                       • No photos of dancers with any name, first or last
                                       • No photos of dancers, wearing/holding any type of awards, thus indicating their former success
                                       • No photos of dancers in class costume in conjunction with the school name
                                       All advertising materials are subject to approval by CLRG prior to acceptance. If you require the services of a
                                       graphic artist to create or modify your advertisements for screens or programs, we can arrange this on your behalf
                                       for €75 per ad. All ads must be delivered in PDF or JPG and print-ready according to our Artwork Specifications.

                                           PRINT ITEMS - 300 dpi PDF or JPG

                                           Outside or Inside Front Cover - Full color A4 - 210 × 297 mm
                                           						                                     Must have a 3-5mm bleed, crop and bleed marks showing

                                           Full Page inside Journal 			               A4 - 210 × 297 mm

                                           Half Page inside Journal			                   210 × 148 mm

                                           Dance Drama Inside Cover 			 Finished product will be 210 × 148 mm (Worlds only)
                                           						                       Must have a 3-5mm bleed, crop and bleed marks showing.

                                           Dance Drama inside page			    200 x 138 mm Finished size, no bleed
                                           (Worlds only)

                                           When creating artwork, always keep text 10mm within the finished page size. Always save artwork
                                           at 300 dpi, and use the highest quality setting to export files. Full bleed with crop and bleed marks
                                           showing, 3-5 mm, if no bleed supplied - a white border may be added.

                                           SCREENS AND ONLINE ADS - 300 dpi PDF or JPG

                                           MAIN SCREEN + SMALL SCREEN ADS                16:9 Ratio
                                           						                                        Please do not send Portrait / Vertical artwork. Please
                                           						                                        optimize text size for easy viewing.

                                           CLRG Website Banner			                        300px x 250px, 72 dpi - send a copy to info@clrg.ie

                                           Social Media Package			                       JPEG or PNG file only, any size. Videos 720p.
                                           						                                        Please include verbiage and links for your posts

                                        SENDING FILES:           E-mail to marketing@clrg.ie along with your proof of payment.
                                                                    Large files - send via www.wetransfer.com or dropbox.com.
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PAYMENT
                                           PREFERRED METHOD - PAY ONLINE
                                           WWW.CLRG.IE/SPONSORSHIP - CHOOSE EVENT AND SELECT YOUR ITEM

                                           VENDOR PACKAGES WILL INVOLVE PAYING A €500.00 DEPOSIT ONLINE TO HOLD YOUR SPOT, WITH THE
                                           BALANCE TO BE SENT BY BANK TRANSFER PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE, OR YOU CAN PHONE THE OFFICE
                                           AT +353 (0) 1 814 6298 TO AUTHORIZE THE BALANCE ON A CREDIT CARD.

                                           • Vendor spots must be booked with a €500 payment online to secure your package, with all payments finalised
                                              prior to the deadlines indicated.
                                           • Sponsorship, advertising, and vendor fees will be accepted as per the Euro prices listed, and converted to your
                                           local currency on the date of the transaction. A daily currency conversion chart is available at www.xe.com.
                                           • All additional Sponsorship and Advertising must be booked, paid and ads submitted prior to the deadlines
                                           indicated. No refunds of deposits or vendor fees. No late advertisements.

                                           PAYMENT DEADLINES:
                                           All Ireland                                                  World Championships
                                           Deposit: Friday, January 3, 2020                             Deposit: Friday, January 31, 2020
                                           Full payment: Friday, January 17, 2020                       Full payment: Friday, February 28, 2020

                                           PAYMENT OPTIONS:
      Tagann borradh agus
                                           BANK TRANSFER:
    fás faoin rince Gaelach                Account Name                      An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha
     i gceantar ina mbíonn                 Account Number                    004781 44
                                           Sort Code                         93-12-33
       comhluadar láidir de                IBAN                              IE24 AIBK 9312 3300 4781 44
       theaghlaigh agus de                 SWIFT/BIC                         AIBKIE2D
 chairde agus ina gcuirtear                BANK NAME                         Allied Irish Bank,
      fáilte croíúil roimh na                                                100/101 Grafton Street,
                                                                             Dublin 2,
    rannphairtaithe go léir                                                  Ireland
cuma cén aois iad nó cad é
                                           MAIL A DRAFT TO:                  An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha
             a gcumas rince.                                                 Áras Rince
                                                                             68 Amiens Street
                                                                             Dublin
                                                                             D01 Y3F1
    Irish dancing flourishes
 in a strong community of                  QUESTIONS? CALL +353 1 814 6298
  families and friends, in a
  welcoming environment
for participants at all ages                                                            An Coimisiún is a registered charitable
                 and levels.                                                            organization based in Dublin IE. Receipts
                                                                                        will be provided for all sponsorships.

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