USBA Non-Profit

Sponsors play a key and pivotal role in the success of the athletes on the U.S. Team. Without the sponsors’ unwavering support, most Olympic hopefuls would not have the ability to compete; unlike our fellow countries, the United States does not pay their athletes for their athletic endeavors. Training to compete in the Olympic Games in any sport is dauntingly expensive. Coaching, equipment, travel and living expenses typically run as much as $50,000-80,000 a year. And that figure doesn’t include the hidden costs of a deferred career.

As a member of the U.S. Bobsled Association, the athletes involved are able to market the businesses that fund him/her worldwide through their promotional exposure. Logos can be emblazoned on the athletes’ helmets, speed suits and sleds. The athletes partake in a multitude of public appearances during races and other multi-sport media events. The athletes are also available to participate in photo shoots and other endorsement opportunities.

Tangible benefits of being Johnny Quinn’s sponsor

Donating money to support a member of the USA Bobsled Team is a direct tax write off to individuals or company sponsors via the Utah Skeleton and Bobsled Association that is set up as a 501c (3). Sponsoring parties will receive world wide recognition annually through televised World Cup Races broadcast overseas on Euro-Sport, and domestically on Universal Sports channel, the Internet and NBC sports. Sponsoring parties will receive up-to-date e-mails regarding Johnny’s training and race results. Johnny is also available for speaking engagements, endorsements of company products, etc.

Intangible benefits of being Johnny Quinn’s sponsor

YOU will be the leading reason why Johnny is able to focus solely upon training, and why he will be successful on the World Cup and in the Olympics. Bobsled is one of the most watched Winter Olympic sports. In 2006-2007 bobsled races reached 542.72 million viewers having over 80 hours of World Cup and 22 hours of World Championship coverage with networks around the world.

Interested in Sponsoring Johnny?

If you are interested in helping Johnny in his pursuit for Olympic Gold, please feel free to make checks payable to the Utah Skeleton and Bobsled Association. Please do not put Johnny Quinn’s name on the check, instead enclose a note that states that the contribution in intended for Johnny Quinn.

The USBA was formed in 2003, as a result of the surge in interest following the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. The group was organized to support elite athletes, to develop the skills of promising athletes, and to support club activities.

The USBA has been organized under the Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act and is a recognized IRS section 501c (3) organization. The tax ID number is 87-0682120. Copies of the organizational documents, a certificate of good standing or exemption letter is available upon request. It is our understanding that your donation is tax-deductible under current IRS regulations.

Please mail contributions and note to:
Johnny Quinn
7210 Virginia Parkway #6384
McKinney, TX 75071

For further information, please contact the director of the USBA, Tom Raty at:
Phone: (801) 633-7982
Email: ytarmot@earthlink.net