Updates from IcetoolzUpdates from Icetoolzhttp://www.loopd.com/members/icetoolz/blog.aspxicetoolz/RFS/83/c3b404b5-9810-4364-8ce0-b3dd98e0d698i.jpg/RFS/83/c3b404b5-9810-4364-8ce0-b3dd98e0d698.jpg5050Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:04:33 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 14:04:33 GMThttp://backend.userland.com/rssInfluenceNetwork RSS Generator30SPONSORSHIPS CONTINUETo all our new Athletes WELCOME ABOARD! Every cyclist needs Toolz and we are glad to help. For those newly accepted athletes, make sure you send back your signed contracts ASAP so I can send you your personal sponsorship code. You can then log onto our web site www.twowheelogic.com and flex your sponsorship. Use your personal sponsorship code at check out and everything will be calculated at your personal discount. For those of you who haven't applied yet.... What are you waiting for? http://www.loopd.com/members/icetoolz/blog.aspx?resourceId=8289c09b-beac-4294-ac8d-0ffe3ecbc26dWed, 22 Oct 2008 14:04:33 GMTINTERBIKE TRADESHOW 2008Interbike Tradeshow is our big show for the year. It is really important to make a good impression on the retailers that attend. We sponsored the first ever Arena Mtn.X races at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas. The track was awesome and the racing was really tight. ICETOOLZ gave away a free multi tool to all who attended, that was a big hit. In the show we did very well and even sold most of our tools on display so we didnt have to cart them home. (helped to pay for the booth $$$) We are almost ready to send out sponsorship offers so stay tuned.http://www.loopd.com/members/icetoolz/blog.aspx?resourceId=f50439cd-faaf-4086-a178-7fd89cab0443Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:56:29 GMTSPONSORSHIP 101&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Stencil; font-size: 21px; ">SPONSORSHIP 101</span><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Having your hard work, results and networked influence in a particular activity <i>rewarded</i><span style="font-style:normal"> by some form of Sponsorship makes you feel GREAT!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After reading through hundreds of applications on Sponsorhouse.com here&rsquo;s a few tips.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">Know the product your applying for. Don&rsquo;t just shotgun applications to sponsors. Use the companies name and product. A little effort here goes a long way.</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">Sponsors know what they can do for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Tell them exactly how you will help them sell more products. Be specific; take ownership of this opportunity and think like it&rsquo;s your money your spending. What would <b><i>you really</i></b><span style="font-weight:normal;font-style:normal"> do for return on your investment?</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">Use proper English not slang.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>&ldquo;YO sponsor me&rdquo; doesn&rsquo;t work in the business world.</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">Profiles: If your profile is full of pictures of you doing &ldquo;SICK&rdquo; big air tricks with no helmet or safety gear of any kind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>What do you think a sponsor will do with it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>&ldquo;Decline&rdquo;</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">After you receive sponsorship keep the sponsor updated so they can showcase your efforts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Send video, current results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Tell them how their product helped you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Get your local shop to carry the product if they don&rsquo;t already. Help the sponsor justify $$ sponsoring you.</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in">As you are well aware, it costs you $$ to compete. It cost&rsquo;s us $$ to stay in business and sponsor athletes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in">Lets meet in the middle and help each other and have fun doing it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in">See ya at the races</p> <!--EndFragment-->http://www.loopd.com/members/icetoolz/blog.aspx?resourceId=5c67088d-3cae-4efc-aa3d-8cbac427fbb8Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:55:47 GMTARENA MTN X IN LAS VEGASICETOOLZ is proud to be a sponsor of the first ever ARENA MTN X In Las Vegas,NV<br /> <br /> Free ICETOOLZ multi tool to the first 1,000 attendees<br /> <br /> When: Wed Sept. 24,2008<br /> Where: Southpoint Casino<br /> Time: Doors open at 7p.m./Racing at 8p.m.<br /> $5,000 dollar prize purse<br /> Tickets on sale now at: 866/796-7111 or www.southpointeventscenter.com<br /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">&nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; ">Don Jackson of Southridge Racing fame brings the exciting, fast paced world of 4 Cross racing to the indoor arena for the first time&nbsp;</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10px; "> <p class="white-bold" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">ever at th</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">is years inaugural event held at the&nbsp;<span class="Gold10 style1" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; cursor: default; font-size: 12px; ">South Point Casino</span>&nbsp;in Las Vegas, Nevada.</span></p> <p class="white-body" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">20 of the top athletes from around the globe will be on hand to compete in a&nbsp;<span class="Gold10" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; cursor: default; ">&quot;Speedway Championship&quot;</span>&nbsp;style format that is all new to the current 4 Cross style of racing. A&nbsp;<span class="Gold10" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; cursor: default; ">&quot;Speedway&quot;</span>&nbsp;format will put all of the top riders against each other at least once throughout the course of the evening. This format elimates the chance that one of the top riders has a fall early in the event that would normally eliminate any chance of making the main. The format works on a point format and insures that the best riders of the night will be in the main event.</span></p> <p class="white-body" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">No team tactics! This is pure head to head racing.</span></p> <p class="white-body" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="header-white" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">The points per heat race are as follows:</span><br /> 1st Place: 3 points&nbsp;<br /> 2nd Place: 2 Points<br /> 3rd Place: 1 Point<br /> 4th Place: 0 points</span></p> <p class="white-body" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">For this inaugural event athletes are &quot;Invite only&quot;. Next year there will be a 6 race Arena Mtn-X Series and will be open qualifying to all riders. (Locations to be announced later so check back often!)</span></p> </span>http://www.loopd.com/members/icetoolz/blog.aspx?resourceId=4efaeab7-4d95-41aa-b6ce-3224d2dad68eThu, 21 Aug 2008 10:30:31 GMTIcetoolz is Accepting Sponsorship<b><a href="http://www.loopd.com/members/icetoolz/listings.aspx ">Icetoolz</a> </b>is accepting sponsorship applications from <b>08/14/08</b> in <span style="font-weight: bold;">All Sports<br /> If your a competitive cyclist, a recreational cyclist or cross train with your bicycle we need to hear from you.<br /> Don't be afraid to apply and add us to your friends.</span><o:p></o:p>http://www.loopd.com/members/icetoolz/blog.aspx?resourceId=e02f1a06-cb81-4a3a-bd37-8c53cae57302Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:02:21 GMTIceToolz is Now on the Loop'd Network<span style="font-size: medium;"><font>IceToolz burst onto the scene in 2004with top-quality tools at a fraction of the cost of their competition.&nbsp; With over 2000 shop, customer, and trail-side tools, you can now afford to do it yourself.</font></span>http://www.loopd.com/members/icetoolz/blog.aspx?resourceId=bb659107-4261-48c1-b43c-4fcab5a3ab4fTue, 19 Aug 2008 17:57:47 GMT