I have competed in the sport of speed skiing for 12 years, professionally for the last five. Internationally I am ranked 14th out  of 100 professional racers.  During the summers,  I am cross training for ski racing while operating  my water-ski school  in Lake Tahoe, California.  For the last 10 winters I am based in Europe and more recently in VARS, France near the famous "La Grave" extreme ski  resort.  Vars Ski Resort is host to one of the  Speed Ski Pro Tour stops  in Europe. Besides being one of the largest and fastest tracks on the circuit, this resort offers a unique racing advantage in that a competitor can train daily on The local World Record capable Speed Ski track.

The Current World Record is an awesome 152 MPH set in 1997 at VARS Ski Resort. My Personal record that day was set at 145 MPH only 7 MPH off the World Record. The difference then was  that of my hi-speed confidence and experience, something I have since addressed in training. Speed skiing for about ten years, with 6 years on the US Speed Ski Team, resulted in a lot of  experience that has evolved into a formidable professional quest for speed. The following is a short version of my Speed Skiing experience and Career -to- date, and my future goals;

In 1987 I joined forces with Several other top organizing racers and helped pioneer F.I.S. and Olympic Committee involvement. With the big speed ski tracks and the 92 Olympics scheduled  in France, it was the right Sanctioning body to  follow. For six consecutive years, from 1988 until 1993 I was an "A Team" member of the  United States Speed Ski Team. In 1993, after  F.I.S. political situations and the lack of a suitable speed track for the 1994 Olympics in Norway, the racers leaned  toward professional careers to pay the bills. 1994 through 1998 I have been instrumental in, co-founding and competing in  the present International Professional SpeedSki Tour that has operated with a consistent annual growth. To date world records have fallen with a safe and exciting tour. Crowds gather for each tour stop and the press has its field day.

The 1999 Pro Tour consists of 5 stops:

	ASPEN, COLORADO, USA - ESPN
	GRIMENTZ, SWITZERLAND - EUROSPORT
	LES ARCS, FRANCE - EUROSPORT
	VARS, FRANCE - EUROSPORT
	HUNDFJIELLET, SWEDEN - EUROSPORT

I am seeking sponsorship
for the 1999 PRO TOUR to better my ranking, my record maybe make some money but mainly because I really like what I'm doing. My short term goal is to continue to train hard, win or place in the top five spots at every possible race in 1999 ultimately  competing  in the '99 World Record attempt events.

On a long term basis, I am involved with future Pro Tour organizational assistance, and I have co-organized a youth ski program  presently in operation. Covered extensively by the media, Several top pro's teach calculated safe approaches, and are rewarded daily by our youths enthusiasm and amazing accomplishments. This project will take me through the next decade with the young speed prospects that come to the camp in ever increasing  numbers.
 

MEDIA
Previously  the media list has included ABC, NBC. CBS, ESPN, PRIME, M.T.V., DISCOVERY, WARREN MILLER, and BEYOND 2000."  For the current tour Television exposure in the USA,  will be NATIONAL through various Local Stations and ESPN. Television exposure in Europe will be through  Regional news and EUROSPORT.   Millions of people exposed before print adds. Previous magazine and newspaper articles are so numerous that I will mention just a few:

	Ski
	Skiing
	Ski Racing
	Powder
	Boys Life
	Outside Mag.
	Snow Country
	New look
	Men's Fitness
	American Air Mag.
	Olympian
	San Francisco Chronicle
	Palm Beach Post

Currently, I am representing my two man Team in our search  for 1999 sponsorship; myself and my  serviceman who handles the waxes, the skis, the video,  the data processing, the travel and the shipping chores. What we offer is quite a bit of media exposure throughout the 1999 Pro  Tour season, most significantly the European Extreme Games called the "MAD MASTERS GAMES" in VARS, France televised by ESPN and EuroSport.  The Madd Masters Games has included Speed skiing in its vast array of alternative sports, and the excitement is growing!!

SPONSORSHIP CONCEPT:  speed sells!!
The concept is this, we print your logo on all helmets, jackets, caps, stickers, videos, teams posters, ads, web sites , team vehicles etc. etc. and we then represent your logos professionally and  enthusiastically. We compete with the podium in mind
and in showcasing our accomplishments and our supporting sponsors.  The Team will be available for: interviews, trade shows, press  receptions, promo / speaking appearances, Print ads, posters,  brochures, etc. cooperation is outlined on the contract below. The Team's depth and experience can almost guarantee a podium finish  at every race. With this productive combination, a  creative corporate advertising plan or sponsor dollar may be wisely affiliated.

We offer three different contracts
The first and most effective is  the exclusive "TEAM HEADGEAR" type of arrangement.  Each suited team member (racer) receives the sum of $US 40,000.00 dollars, and the serviceman receives 10,000.00 dollars for the contract  year;  February 1st 1999 through Feb. 1st 2000. Furthermore, a suitable victory schedule of  $1500.00 for 1st, 2nd or  3rd. Photo schedule to be negotiated, and World Record incentive of 10,000.00 US dollars.  The "exclusive" nature is so  that once a signed contract is in place no other "headgear contract' can be sought.
 
The other type of arrangement will be the non-exclusive "Consultant Agreement," where in each racing member will  be paid  $US 5,500.00 dollars and and serviceman 2000.00 dollars  and offer the same professionalism and logo usage with a  restriction on  print ads. Also, similar victory and photo  incentives apply.

And the third a "Basic Product Endorsement" i.e., product and a per team member 2000.00 dollar retainer in  exchange for professional publicity/promotion with  a photo incentive. call for logo details.
 
Speed skiers are constantly striving to be faster, and ...  to put on a bigger show. With this basic outlook, the very important sponsor dollar translates into faster speeds with larger crowds. The constant search for speed turns the dollar into a tool to help deliver the ever increasing technological benefits as well as its obvious assistance, while  training and traveling on the Pro Tour.

Please consider this information as professional and sincere. It is my job to seek sponsors and explain the sport of Speed Skiing, and the unique relationship available to a prospective sponsor.  If you have any questions or wish to hear more I will be happy to speak to you or even travel to your location for a presentation / meeting.

Thank you for your consideration,

John duGan