
Spy Optics
Sponsorship
Spy receives thousands of letters each year inquiring about sponsorship. Please follow the guidelines below to assist your resume in receiving the attention it deserves.
Athlete Sponsorship
General Tips
Please submit your material no earlier than the official dates. Any resumes received before or after these dates will not be reviewed.
Official dates for submitting sponsorship applications:
Surf July 1- October 1
Wakeboarding August 1- November 1
Skateboarding July 1- October 1
Snowboarding May 1- August 1
Skiing May 1- August 1
Motocross August 1- December 31
What your application should include
* Resume
* a letter of reference from a teacher, coach, employer (including volunteer work)
* report card (if still in school)
* one or more action photo(s)
* one or more lifestyle photo(s) (can be school photo)
* If you have been photographed or written about in a magazine or newspaper, include a COPY
* For surf, wake, and snow only: a 5 minute home video or DVD showcasing your skills. This is absolutely required if the segment manager for these sports has not seen you in action.
* Your Resume can be simple and should comprise the following 10 items:
o Name
o Birthdate
o Mailing Address
o Phone #
o Email Address
o Number of years you have been participating in your sport
o Other activities you participate in (including team sports, hobbies, musical or artistic abilities)
o Competitive goals you wish to achieve in your sport.
o A short paragraph on why you believe SPY should sponsor you
o Basic outline of your competition results/ratings
* MOTORSPORTS & MX-do not submit via email
To submit your resume for athlete sponsorship
* Applications for sponsorship are accepted via postal service or e-mail. Please do not fax in your resume.
* Postal address:
Athlete Sponsorship
SPY OPTIC
2070 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92011
* Email address: sponsorship@spyoptic.com, subject line: Teamrider
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL PHOTOS OR ART. SPONSORSHIP PACKETS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.