The Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in Canada is pleased to invite you and your guests to the third edition of Russian Night at the Races, which will be held on October 4th, 2007 at Rideau Carlton Raceway.
Since 2005 this event has become traditional. Our country nights have been extremely successful. We have received a lot of positive comments about Russian Nights at the Races. Such social events let the Russian, Canadian and international partners become closer to cooperate and understand each other.
The purpose of the coming event is to highlight Russian, Canadian and foreign companies, products and culture. For overseas partners, such as embassies in Ottawa, this is a perfect networking event aimed at familiarizing themselves with current Russian-Canadian economic dialogue in its broader international context.The evening will consist of a welcome reception for sponsors in the Players Club from 5:30 – 6:30, approximately 15 live harness races throughout the night and a wonderful buffet dinner featuring authentic Russian cuisine from 6:30 – 10:00 pm. The programme of the coming event will also include organization of the International business display.
Your company can get involved by purchasing one of the attached Races Sponsorship Packages. To do so please contact Lisa Richardson, Marketing Representative, Rideau Carleton Raceway at 613 822 2211 (ext. 340),
Deadline for booking is September 28, 2007.
Your exhibits are very welcome to be presented at the International business display and will be accepted by our office till October 1, 2007. For contacts: Elena Grigorieva (1 613 789 12 22).
Race Sponsorships
Gold Sponsor Package $250.00
Welcome messages to your organization by track announcer, in official race program and on in-field tote board,
buffet Dinner for 4, coffee/tea included,
4 Official live race programs,
$2 Betting Voucher per person,
$5 Casino Voucher per person,
a full page advertisement in official race program on the date of the event,
a live race named in honor of your company/organization,
a Winner's Circle presentation including a group photo with the winning horse of the race named in your honor,
a souvenir 8 ½ x 11 laminated photograph of your group,
an opportunity to showcase your organizations goods and/or services (booth, display, food/beverage tasting),
additional people $29.99/per person,
all taxes and gratuities included.
Silver Sponsor Package $125.00
welcome messages to your organization by track announcer, in official race program and on in-field tote board,
buffet Dinner for 4, coffee/tea included,
4 Official live race programs,
$2 Betting Voucher per person,
$5 Casino Voucher per person,
a half page advertisement in official race program on the date of the event,
a live race named in honor of your company/organization,
a Winner's Circle presentation including a group photo with the winning horse of the race named in your honor,
a souvenir 8 ½ x 11 laminated photograph of your group,
an opportunity to showcase your organizations goods and/or services (booth, display, food/beverage tasting),
additional people $29.99 /person,
all taxes and gratuities included.
Bronze Sponsor Package $75.00
Welcome messages to your organization by track announcer, in official race program and on in-field tote board,
buffet Dinner for 2, coffee/tea included,
2 Official live race programs,
$2 Betting Voucher per person,
$5 Casino Voucher per person,
a business card size advertisement in our official race program on the date of the event,
a live race named in honor of your company/organization,
a Winner's Circle presentation including a group photo with the winning horse of the race named in your honor,
a souvenir 8 ½ x 11 laminated photograph of your group,
all taxes and gratuities included,
additional people $29.99 taxes and gratuities included.
(Horse Blanket/Coolers depicting your business colours add an attractive touch to a winner’s circle presentation. can be ordered for any level of Sponsorship at a cost ranging of $150 (not including taxes). Two weeks’s notice is required for all blanket orders. Please let Lisa Richardson know if a horse cooler is desired.
For community groups that may choose to come out for the night there are following packages:
Group Bookings for 15 or more
$29.99/person includes the following:
all you can eat buffet (regular $19.99),
coffee/tea,
official race program,
$2 betting voucher per person,
$5 Casino Voucher per person,
welcome messages to your group by track announcer, in official race program and on in-field tote board,