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Apr 1, 2009
03:58 PM
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Guns-N-Hoses, Fire vs. Police Submission Grappling Fight Championship

Guns-N-Hoses, Fire vs. Police Submission Grappling Fight Championship

Palm Springs Police Officers’ Association

Big John McCarthy will serve as the referee for the night’s duals!!  Sponsorships Available.

This event will be held during National Peace Officers Memorial Week on Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 7 P.M. at the Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, California.

The Palm Springs Police Officers' Association in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association have teamed up to raise money to benefit fallen Peace Officers and their families throughout California.

The "Guns-N-Hoses" Police vs Fire Submission Fight Competition will feature the toughest public safety competitors from throughout the United States, for a one-on-one public safety dual, with the victor receiving a defendable championship belt, a $500 purse and an opportunity to help their respective police/fire team secure bragging rights as America’s toughest public servant! 

This charity event will include 5 bouts, including our very own, Palm Springs PD Officer Mike Barredo, in the Light-Weight Division. 

Honor guard displays, ring girls, team entourages, and extra-ordinary special effects await spectators to this dynamic athletic contest.  This will be a great night with fun and entertainment!

They are also pleased to announce the celebrity appearance of one-of-thier-own, retired LAPD and UFC/Affliction star, Big John McCarthy!

Big John will serve as the referee for the night’s duals!!  Big John and his fight staff at Big John McCarthy’s Ultimate Training Academy have carefully constructed the fighter’s rules-of-conduct to ensure an event unrivaled in quality & action — “Let's get it on!”

General Admission: $20
Ringside Seating: $40
VIP Seating for 4, includes Dinner: $275

Click here to purchase tickets

Click here to view flyer

ABOUT GUNS ‘N HOSES

The Guns-N-Hoses, Fire vs. Police Submission Grappling Fight Championship is a one-of-a-kind charity event developed to raise money for charities supporting the bereaved family members of fallen police and firefighters. Given an increasing dangerous first response landscape, as well as resiliently high mortality rates within these professions, short-term assistance to these families is expected to be in continued demand.

Guns-N-Hoses Submission Grappling Fight Championship will pit fireman and policeman submission grappling contestants against one another in a Battle of the Shields. The night’s event has been choreographed for entertainment effect and will include: honor guard display, pipes and drum teams, beautiful rendition of national anthem, patriotic displays, DJ music, team entourages, ring girls, celebrity personalities, and event special effects.

The Guns-N-Hoses, Fire vs. Police Submission Grappling Fight Championship are held throughout California and beyond. Attendance to these dynamic events range from 1,000 to over 2,500 spectators

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you in advance for your consideration of the below sponsorship opportunities. Our business partners really do make the difference in our ability to support the above outlined charities. Every effort will be made — from my team and me — to bring overt awareness and value to our supporting business partners.

The following is an outlay of our various sponsorship packages for your consideration:

HEAVYWEIGHT — $10,000
• Event named after supporting organization
• 8 VIP ringside tickets, plus dinner
• Overt banner placement throughout the arena
• Booth within fight arena, plus option island display during concurrent CFEDWest Conference & Expo (May 13 & 14)
• Special in-ring presentation of two championship belts
• Display of banner and acknowledgement event video
• 2 full-page advertisements within fight program
• Full sponsorship of Police or Fire Team with team uniform display of supporting company graphics
• 10 general admission tickets

MIDDLEWEIGHT — $7,500
• 8 VIP ringside tickets, plus dinner
• Overt banner placement throughout the arena
• Booth within fight arena, plus option island display during concurrent CFEDWest Conference & Expo (May 13 & 14)
• Special in-ring presentation of one championship belt
• 2 full-page advertisements within fight program
• Sponsorship of two fighters with logo display on uniform
• 10 general admission tickets

WELTERWEIGHT — $5,000
• 4 VIP ringside tickets with dinner
• Banner placement within arena
• Booth within fight arena
• 1 full-page advertisement within fight program
• 8 general admission tickets

LIGHTWEIGHT — $2,500
• 4 VIP ringside tickets with dinner
• Sponsorship of one Police or Fire Team fighter
• Banner within fight arena
• Advertisement within fight program
• Table top display
• 6 general admission tickets

FEATHERWEIGHT — $500
• 2 Ringside tickets
• Banner within fight arena
• Advertisement within fight program
• Table top display

Click to download Sponsorship Forms

Reader Comments:
Apr 2, 2009 11:25 pm
 Posted by  grappler

This sounds like a great event and for a good cause. I am looking forward to attending.

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