Yonex sponsorship??!

[azn_123]

I'm wonder how I can be sponsored by yonex? What is the min. skill level or rank? If I'm ranked high does yonex send me a sponsorship?? Thanks:) :eek: :cool: :D :o :( ;) :rolleyes: :confused:

[DinkAlot]

Come in 1st or 2nd when Yonex holds it's sponsorship/funding tournament. At least that's how it goes in the U.S.

[westwood_13]

In Canada, you probably need to finish top four in singles to get a sponsorship from Yonex.

However, you can apply to Black Knight, Wilson, Forza, etc. I myself am sponsored by Victor, have quite a good deal actually. But I wouldn't recommend applying unless you are provincial champion, runner-up, or consistently make quarter/semi-finals in Junior/Senior Circuit Series Tournaments/Nationals.

[azn_123]

So..basically yonex will ask me to accept the sponsorship?? Or do I have to apply for it?

[westwood_13]

If you're top in the country, they'll probably ask you. Otherwise, I'd suggest submitting a badminton resume and an application to them.

[azn_123]

Ok, Thanks for the info!!!!!

[sunofabeach]

there are also different levels of sponsorship from some free gear to actually getting paid (not much though). i'd think that you'd have to be pretty good to get sponsored though.

[westwood_13]

also, keep in mind that the no. 1 and 2 male junior singles players in Canada are sponsored by Forza, not Yonex.

But they'd probably go for Yonex if they had the choice.

[junkz]

also, keep in mind that the no. 1 and 2 male junior singles players in Canada are sponsored by Forza, not Yonex.

But they'd probably go for Yonex if they had the choice.

just because no 1 and no 2 male junior singles players in Canada are sponsored by Forza doesn't make Forza good nor does it make Yonex. it really doesn't make a difference in the type of brand they're sponsored with. but you seem really biased towards Yonex imo.

[westwood_13]

just because no 1 and no 2 male junior singles players in Canada are sponsored by Forza doesn't make Forza good nor does it make Yonex. it really doesn't make a difference in the type of brand they're sponsored with. but you seem really biased towards Yonex imo.

Sorry, I think you misread... I was pretty unclear about that. I actually don't like Yonex that much... sure, the AT500 and BG-65 and the shoes served me well in the past, but now I'm sponsored by and lovelovelovelovelovelove Victor.

However, those two players are good friends of mine, and they would like to be sponsored by Yonex as far as I know, but got a better deal from Forza. So I was just trying to illustrate how difficult it is to get a Yonex sponsorship.

[LazyBuddy]

sure, the AT500 and BG-65 and the shoes served me well in the past, but now I'm sponsored by and lovelovelovelovelovelove Victor.


hahahahah...

Add this to your resume, and I am sure Victor will upgrade your sponsorship again. :D

[azn_123]

Sorry, I think you misread... I was pretty unclear about that. I actually don't like Yonex that much... sure, the AT500 and BG-65 and the shoes served me well in the past, but now I'm sponsored by and lovelovelovelovelovelove Victor.

However, those two players are good friends of mine, and they would like to be sponsored by Yonex as far as I know, but got a better deal from Forza. So I was just trying to illustrate how difficult it is to get a Yonex sponsorship.

Hmm.. you must be a heck of a pro...

[westwood_13]

hahahahahahahahahahaha.

And no, I'm definitely anything but a pro. But my province has no one in it, which does beautiful things for rankings.

[azn_123]

LOL LUCKY YOU!!! heyy so does forza give you racquets free to you ?? or do oyu choose what you want?

[westwood_13]

LOL LUCKY YOU!!! heyy so does forza give you racquets free to you ?? or do oyu choose what you want?

No, I've got Victor. They have various categories of sponsorship which dictate how much stuff you get.

I'm not really sure what I'm allowed to talk about or not, though, so it's probably better I don't say much.

But basically, their sponsorship style allows you to pick any model of whatever you want from a each kind of item (examples of items being things like racquets, shirts, shoes, bags, etc.), and you can have a certain number of them. Then a 50% discount on further products.

Although, the lowest sponsorship levels don't get free stuff, just get a pre-decided package of Victor products for a reduced price.

[azn_123]

I see thanks..Let's say I want a sponsorship from victor. Do I have to send an application or they send it to me?

[westwood_13]

Nope, you send an application to them. With any of the companies, you can go to their website and put together a badminton resume, and send it to them. You can even try local sports outfitters.

I'm not sure what your rankings are, but you'll probably need a minimum of provincial quarterfinalist if you're in a well-populated province, or provincial champion in a sparse province, to qualify for a sponsorship from Wilson, Victor, Black Knight, etc.

[eggroll]

To get sponsored by YY in Canada you should be at least in the top 5 if you are in the junior age groups and at least top 10 in senior. There are various levels of sponsorship depending on your ranking and the likely hood that you can have a positive effect on sales in your area. If you play out of a club that trains in a gym, have no affiliation with a pro shop, and are not ranked you are in a weak position.
If you are a solid enough player and can make a case that can promote sales you just might get sponsored without a high ranking. Good luck to you and make sure your player resume and profile contains a letter of reccomendation from a coach or even a few coaches that YY Canada knows, and a list of your accomplishments and goals.

Good Luck to You and any that, after reading this, apply.

[azn_123]

I see I'm planning to learn at a club. btw thx for all the info eggroll

[LazyBuddy]

I see I'm planning to learn at a club. btw thx for all the info eggroll

Keep up with the hardwork and wish you the best of luck. ;)

[eggroll]

BTW, when I said top 5 I mean in your province, not in Canada. If you are ranked top 5 YY will know who you are!

[chrishin]

oh no wonder... a guy in our school started getting sposored this year... lucky him. :crying:

[Matt]

Unless he or she is planning to play badminton as a carreer, then I see the point of a sponsorship; Otherwise, you have other priorities to do to help your own economics if you know what I mean.

[eggroll]

Unfortunately Matt you touch on a part of sponsorship which is delicate. Many of the players in Canada who qualify for sponsorship are members of private clubs that don't require sponsorship to play the game but view getting sponsored as a measure of how good they have become. It would be great if the need factor was more of a derterminate.
I know in the discussions I've had with players from other countries the need to excell at a sport is a driver in their culture rather than the society we have in Canada where if you fail at a sport you can invest your time in school and career and do great. This is the reason that if Canada is to produce a world class group of players in any sport other than hockey it requires a person that is internally driven. I would point to the Crazy Canuck skiers as an example of 4 guys that were very driven and happened to come together at one time to be a force to be reckoned with on the world stage. Now those guys have moved on and the seeds of their success is being duplicated by our 06-07 ski teams.

WHERE IS THAT ONE GUY OR GIRL WHO IS GOING TO PULL IT OFF IN BADMINTON FOR CANADA? I'D LOVE TO SEE THAT ONE PERSON GET TO THE TOP ( Like Jonathon Power in squash ) IN MY LIFETIME!

[cooler]

Unfortunately Matt you touch on a part of sponsorship which is delicate. Many of the players in Canada who qualify for sponsorship are members of private clubs that don't require sponsorship to play the game but view getting sponsored as a measure of how good they have become. It would be great if the need factor was more of a derterminate.
I know in the discussions I've had with players from other countries the need to excell at a sport is a driver in their culture rather than the society we have in Canada where if you fail at a sport you can invest your time in school and career and do great. This is the reason that if Canada is to produce a world class group of players in any sport other than hockey it requires a person that is internally driven. I would point to the Crazy Canuck skiers as an example of 4 guys that were very driven and happened to come together at one time to be a force to be reckoned with on the world stage. Now those guys have moved on and the seeds of their success is being duplicated by our 06-07 ski teams.

WHERE IS THAT ONE GUY OR GIRL WHO IS GOING TO PULL IT OFF IN BADMINTON FOR CANADA? I'D LOVE TO SEE THAT ONE PERSON GET TO THE TOP ( Like Jonathon Power in squash ) IN MY LIFETIME!
that person, imo, would have to be a little bit crazy too i bet:p

Also, badminton competitiors, unlike skiers and squash players, are been groomed and churned out by the ten of thousands annually in china, SE asia, and denmark combined.

[westwood_13]

Unfortunately Matt you touch on a part of sponsorship which is delicate. Many of the players in Canada who qualify for sponsorship are members of private clubs that don't require sponsorship to play the game but view getting sponsored as a measure of how good they have become. It would be great if the need factor was more of a derterminate.
I know in the discussions I've had with players from other countries the need to excell at a sport is a driver in their culture rather than the society we have in Canada where if you fail at a sport you can invest your time in school and career and do great. This is the reason that if Canada is to produce a world class group of players in any sport other than hockey it requires a person that is internally driven. I would point to the Crazy Canuck skiers as an example of 4 guys that were very driven and happened to come together at one time to be a force to be reckoned with on the world stage. Now those guys have moved on and the seeds of their success is being duplicated by our 06-07 ski teams.

WHERE IS THAT ONE GUY OR GIRL WHO IS GOING TO PULL IT OFF IN BADMINTON FOR CANADA? I'D LOVE TO SEE THAT ONE PERSON GET TO THE TOP ( Like Jonathon Power in squash ) IN MY LIFETIME!

Dave Snider is your man.

[Kevindoui]

"BTW, when I said top 5 I mean in your province, not in Canada. If you are ranked top 5 YY will know who you are!"


The above is not true. I am the top player on Prince Edward Island, and im pretty sure nobody knows who i am.

[westwood_13]

"BTW, when I said top 5 I mean in your province, not in Canada. If you are ranked top 5 YY will know who you are!"


The above is not true. I am the top player on Prince Edward Island, and im pretty sure nobody knows who i am.

I definitely agree. Maybe top five in BC, okay. But provincial champs from the maritimes, sask, manitoba, or the territories... well, no one knows us unless we do really, really well nationally.

[Kevindoui]

I definitely agree. Maybe top five in BC, okay. But provincial champs from the maritimes, sask, manitoba, or the territories... well, no one knows us unless we do really, really well nationally.


Ya but in the maritimes, we have a lot of tournys where we have people from N-B, N-E, PEI and New foundland (sometimes). So if you make it ot the semis in most of the tournys youll probably get noticed. But i think the major part for us is, we need a coach that knows people. Here on PEI we dont have any coaches like that. So that kinda sucks.

[Matt]

Eggroll, yup you got a good point.

Just from what I'm hearing, is that even if the world players win championships, the amount of money they win is not a lot, so in a way the sport is not being reconized well enough. Technicially a person with a high-paid job would make more money than them.

How about just in comparision to other sports where there are millions of money.

[chickenpoodle]

you can't make a living playing badminton. doesn't matter where you are.
badminton doesn't have the money abundant sponsors and companies.
even players overseas can't rely on badminton alone. the players go to school in addition to their training (at least quite a bit do), and they play in their peak. after their peak, they resort to their education to support themselves.

anyone with a decent job will be making more money in the long run than any individual playing a sport.

of course this excludes the rediculously overpaid individuals in hockey, football, soccer, etc..., and the list perhaps goes on.


Eggroll, yup you got a good point.

Just from what I'm hearing, is that even if the world players win championships, the amount of money they win is not a lot, so in a way the sport is not being reconized well enough. Technicially a person with a high-paid job would make more money than them.

How about just in comparision to other sports where there are millions of money.

[eggroll]

"BTW, when I said top 5 I mean in your province, not in Canada. If you are ranked top 5 YY will know who you are!"


The above is not true. I am the top player on Prince Edward Island, and im pretty sure nobody knows who i am.

You would be suprised who YY Knows and doesn't know! What age group are you in? You need to try and get sponsored sometimes too. Companies may well know you but if you never ask...

[eggroll]

Ya but in the maritimes, we have a lot of tournys where we have people from N-B, N-E, PEI and New foundland (sometimes). So if you make it ot the semis in most of the tournys youll probably get noticed. But i think the major part for us is, we need a coach that knows people. Here on PEI we dont have any coaches like that. So that kinda sucks.

Do you know Ian Steadman? YY sponsors him. I think he's from your parts. Yes, he's at the Calgary Winter Club now but he's coaching the PEI Canada Games team. Are you on it? and Yes, you can always use a coach who is willing to go to bat for you. Many times the coach is the deciding factor on sponsorship. They look to the coach for work ethic, goals, and the persons reputation. In past posts on this topic I have stated that the goal of a companies sponsorship is to sell more product. If you can do that for any company you can get at the very least a noted consideration.

[eggroll]

Dave Snider is your man.

Is he going to be in St Albert at the end of January? I will watch him if he is. Please tell him to introduce himself to me.

[westwood_13]

Dave Snider is your man.

Is he going to be in St Albert at the end of January? I will watch him if he is. Please tell him to introduce himself to me.

??

he's a reasonably good friend of mine..

[Kevindoui]

Do you know Ian Steadman? YY sponsors him. I think he's from your parts. Yes, he's at the Calgary Winter Club now but he's coaching the PEI Canada Games team. Are you on it? and Yes, you can always use a coach who is willing to go to bat for you. Many times the coach is the deciding factor on sponsorship. They look to the coach for work ethic, goals, and the persons reputation. In past posts on this topic I have stated that the goal of a companies sponsorship is to sell more product. If you can do that for any company you can get at the very least a noted consideration.


Yes i know, Ian. I am going to the canada games for PEI. But i dont think he likes me very much, so i dont know if he would help or not, but i guess it wouldnt hurt to ask. But then again im not a very big fan of yonex (except for their shoes), im trying to get in with a company in Montreal, but they havent answered me yet:confused: .

[westwood_13]

Yes i know, Ian. I am going to the canada games for PEI. But i dont think he likes me very much, so i dont know if he would help or not, but i guess it wouldnt hurt to ask. But then again im not a very big fan of yonex (except for their shoes), im trying to get in with a company in Montreal, but they havent answered me yet:confused: .

Try Victor, Wilson, Carlton, etc. Put together a badminton resume and apply from their websites. That's how I got in.

And I guess I'll be seeing you at the CWG :D

[Kevindoui]

Try Victor, Wilson, Carlton, etc. Put together a badminton resume and apply from their websites. That's how I got in.

And I guess I'll be seeing you at the CWG :D

haha i guess i will then. Your sponsored?, By who?

[azn_123]

Finally I'm learning at clear two =) I just need to work really really hard to get sponsored by yonex:p Which will take a long time..sigh* I'm improving quite fast by these lessons which is a good thing. Dan you mentions about yonex tournyes---how can you find out these tournements? Plz reply asap..thanks NGP!!:D :cool: :o

[azn_123]

Is it possilbe to be sponsored by forza and yonex..I doubt it though.

[westwood_13]

Is it possilbe to be sponsored by forza and yonex..I doubt it though.

No, they would put you on a contract, it would either be one or the other.

[JoeyC.]

Hi, I was wondering if you were spnosored by Victor could you use Yonex Shoes?
Thanks.

[esskay]

all i gotta say is that yonex is the BEST..
yes, it's hard to get sponsored by yonex but its definitely worth it.
& yes, i play at a private club and all but that doesnt mean i dont actually need my yonex sponsorship.. and no im not using it as a measure to show how good i am! yonex equipment is extremely expensive and travelling to different tournaments costs a lot. so it is wrong to say that ppl who have yonex sponsorships dont actually need it..

[Danstevens]

all i gotta say is that yonex is the BEST..
yes, it's hard to get sponsored by yonex but its definitely worth it.
& yes, i play at a private club and all but that doesnt mean i dont actually need my yonex sponsorship.. and no im not using it as a measure to show how good i am! yonex equipment is extremely expensive and travelling to different tournaments costs a lot. so it is wrong to say that ppl who have yonex sponsorships dont actually need it..

This thread is almost a year old.

Also, that is your opinion. I love Karakal. Yes, it is worth being sponsored by your chosen brand, just for the money you save and the opportunities it gives you to promote badminton and your brand to other people.

[LD rules!]

this thread is pretty old however quite intresting

I doubt I am good enough to be sponsored by yonex however I feel that I could be good enough to be sponsored by people like victor does anyone know what the requirements are

I have won my school championships three times in a row and have reached the semis of a decent tournament before
Would that be good enough

[Swingbadabada]

School Championships? Meaning your School or alot of Schools?

[LD rules!]

I have won my school championships the entire school from 12-18 year olds 3times in a row and got to the semi final of local school championships twice (I think their is 8 schools in that tournament)

[jerby]

Well, I hope everything is better in Scotland, but here in Holland no 'good' junior dares to apply for a school championship... Playing the first 6 rounds against guys who barely can grip a racket just isn't interesting :o So maybe in Scotland it's a bit more serious.

However, requirements are pretty much dependent on the brand / person in Charge. For the top of your country it's pretty simple, you get sponsored because brands want their name on that great player (:p)
For the lesser players, it's a bit more difficult, it depends on how many tournaments you play, how much exposure you can give the brand, (are you willing to be a reseller for the brand?) that sort of stuff.
Not to mention, you have to be a bit lucky, being in the right place at the right time.

A friend of mine hasn't really won anything over the last two years (doing well, but not that well), except for reaching one quarterfinal on one prestigious tournament (one of the satalite-tournaments) and got a sponsorship deal their, because a brand-representative was looking at their match

[LD rules!]

Well I will just have to do well at upcoming tournaments and I might get a sponsor like that
Thanks jerby

[Danstevens]

Well, I hope everything is better in Scotland, but here in Holland no 'good' junior dares to apply for a school championship... Playing the first 6 rounds against guys who barely can grip a racket just isn't interesting :o So maybe in Scotland it's a bit more serious.

A friend of mine hasn't really won anything over the last two years (doing well, but not that well), except for reaching one quarterfinal on one prestigious tournament (one of the satalite-tournaments) and got a sponsorship deal their, because a brand-representative was looking at their match

LOL, school tournaments, even the interscholastic ones are just rubbish in England for exactly the reason you state. I don't really think they stand for much in terms of getting sponsored either because the good players just aren't there.


Well I will just have to do well at upcoming tournaments and I might get a sponsor like that
Thanks jerby

Not a bad idea but you might not get a sponsor like that - they're not everywhere. If you're good enough, be proactive and get in contact with some companies. If you play for your county, you should be able to get a partial sponsorship from Victor (http://www.victor-sport.co.uk/sponsored_players.htm) and FZ Forza (http://www.forzabadminton.co.uk/sponsorship.html) might be interested (although I didn't even get a reply when I enquired about sponsorship from them). You can't go for the big boys straight away, you'll just be disappointed as I highly doubt they'll sponsor you. Maybe you should also try Black Knight and Karakal. Put together a list of your achievements and then write a pleasant email to whichever company you're interested in and see what they say. If you want more advise, just PM me.

[LD rules!]

my dads company has agreed to sponsor me for the next year :D
He doesn't work for anyone like yonex or anyother manufacturer but for some big company they are giving me Money to buy more equipment and a back up racquet and all have to do is carry their logo on my shirt

[Danstevens]

my dads company has agreed to sponsor me for the next year :D
He doesn't work for anyone like yonex or anyother manufacturer but for some big company they are giving me Money to buy more equipment and a back up racquet and all have to do is carry their logo on my shirt

Awesome. In fact, that's probably the best kind of sponsorship as you get to choose what you want to play with and not what your sponsors tell you to.

[LD rules!]

you are exactly right!
I can mix and match what I want to use and wear and no one can really tell me oh you can't use this racquet as it isn't made by victor for example
I can use yonex racquets and shoes but wear victor clothing or Nike clothing or as a matter of fact anything I feel comfortable using and wearing

I am sure that people using BC who are under 18 can ask their parents to ask the company they work for, for the sponsorship and for those who are work can ask there boss and work collegues for sponsorship
Remember if you don't ask, you don't get !:D

[Swingbadabada]

My Dad works for Stena Drilling. A multi million pound company. Worth a fortune. They would never sponsor me. Getting the company your parents works for to sponsor you only really works if there a small company or a single store.

[LD rules!]

this is not a small company this is a huge company based in France

[Swingbadabada]

this is not a small company this is a huge company based in France

What company? Are you being sponsored by a small branch or does your father work in advertising... etc? For me to get sponsored by my Dads company i'd be going down a very long list of names to contact

[smash_master]

congrats on that LD rules! thats awsome that you got a sponsorship from yoru dads company. i agree that it is one of the best ways to get sponsored cause well you can use that money in any way as in paying for equipnment as well as using it for when you have to travel to competitions or for training so it is very good. well best of luck with everything that you have going for you and hope all pays off in the end.

[LD rules!]

congrats on that LD rules! thats awsome that you got a sponsorship from yoru dads company. i agree that it is one of the best ways to get sponsored cause well you can use that money in any way as in paying for equipnment as well as using it for when you have to travel to competitions or for training so it is very good. well best of luck with everything that you have going for you and hope all pays off in the end.

thanks I will put the sponsorship to good use:D:D:D:D:D

[Amin Khalili]

my dads company has agreed to sponsor me for the next year :D
He doesn't work for anyone like yonex or anyother manufacturer but for some big company they are giving me Money to buy more equipment and a back up racquet and all have to do is carry their logo on my shirt
Congratz!~
You are so lucky LD_rules!
What is your dad's company?