The SBS Bank Tour of Southland cycle race receives excellent support and cooperation from a huge range of sponsors, funders, organisations and volunteers.
For one week a year, all Tour supporters join together with a single cause - to produce the most professional, safe and hospitable multi-staged cycle race in New Zealand. The tremendous community support that is traditionally offered to the Tour of Southland is instrumental to the ongoing success of this proud Southland sporting occasion.
Businesses and funding organisations are obviously essential to the success of the Tour - without funding the event would not be possible. A range of sponsorship options and special awards are available to anyone interested in joining the "Tour family".
SBS Bank - Tour naming rights and General Classification sponsor.
Jesco Hydraulics - King of the Mountains classification.
Harcourts Real Estate - Sprint Ace classification.
Wensley's Cycles - Team classification.
Henderson Construction & Placemakers - U23 classification.
Champion System - O35 (Blue) classification.
McLeay Jewellers - Most Combative classification.
Businesses and organisations have the opportunity to sponsor a cycling team in the SBS Bank Tour of Southland, gaining valuable exposure through the extensive media coverage associated with the event. Team sponsorship also provides a fantastic opportunity for staff engagement, team building and being part of one of Southland’s most iconic sporting events.
Team sponsors are responsible for paying the team entry fee and coordinating the support required throughout the Tour. This includes arranging a team manager, driver, support vehicle, food and additional support personnel. Many teams also engage mechanics, massage therapists and provide branded clothing and communication equipment.
The benefits of team sponsorship extend well beyond brand exposure, offering a unique opportunity to be fully immersed in the excitement, challenges and camaraderie of the Tour.
In addition to team sponsorship, businesses can support the event through stage sponsorships or by sponsoring one of the many sprint and hill climb challenges along the race route.
Sponsors associated with the SBS Bank Tour of Southland receive recognition through the Official Tour Programme, the Tour website and relevant media and promotional opportunities throughout the event.
Beck Industries Ltd - CS Roofing Southland Ltd - Harrington Electrical - Mocha Rocka - Newfield Four Square - Plaza SuperValue - Surrey Court Motel - Walker Murdoch Law
Advance Agriculture Ltd - All Plumbing - Anna Quinn and Associates - Andrews Electrical - Bowmont Wholesale Meats - Crossroad Cycles - Drummond Motors - Eyes on Main - Falls Hotel Mataura - Graeme & John Atkinson - JAE Southland - Jim & Jan Phair - Jono Dennison Building - Niagara - Nind Electrical Services - NS Vets - O'Connor Richmond - Pioneer Tavern - Ray White Gore - Steve Geary Engineering - Telfer Drainlaying - Three Rivers Hotel - Wendy Swain - Winton Auto & Marine Upholstery - Winton New World - Winton Pharmacy - Your Mortgage Team
Anna Quinn and Associates - Ayto's Dairy - Bay Road Service Centre - Caltex Te Anau - Carriers Arms Hotel - E-Type Engineering 2018 Ltd - Fiordland Lobster - FreshChoice Te Anau - Geoff & Hilary Campbell - James & Sophie Canny - Maurice Green - PGG Wrigtson - Ray White Te Anau - Riverton Lodge Hotel - Riverton SuperValue - Sandfly Cafe - Te Anau Dairy - Te Anau Four Square - Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park - The Bottle-O - The Fat Duck - The Moose Bar & Restaurant - The Ranch - Tuatapere Service Station
Beven West Sawmilling - Bruce & Catherine Winter - D & J Hayes - Five Rivers Cafe - Insurance Brokers Alliance - Mossburn Motors - O'Kanes Garage - Lone Star Queenstown - Phoenix Services Ltd - Revive We're Not Too Shabby - STIHL Shop Queenstown
AWS Legal - Barnes Oysters - Black's Garage - Challenge Lorneville Motors - Chapman Property Management - C H Faul Division of Aquaheat - CS Roofing Southland Ltd - Diacks Nurseries - Foot Traffic Coaching - Forklifts NZ - Gordon Officer (1991) Ltd - Hanks Place - Hubbers Emporium - Lions Club of Ohai / Nightcaps - Lumsden Four Sqaure - Mend Physio - Nightcaps Four Square - Otautau Four Square - Otautau Gallery - Prime Range Fresh - ROAR Coffee Roasters - Route 6 Cafe - Runholders Talboys, Dykes Boyle & Horner - Waimatuku Garage 2008 Ltd - Wallacetown Motors - Wallacetown Tavern - Western Motors Otautau
Advance Agriculture Ltd - All Plumbing - Anna Quinn and Associates - Andrews Electrical - Bowmont Wholesale Meats - C H Faul Division of Aquaheat - Crossroad Cycles - Drummond Motors - Falls Hotel Mataura - Flowers by Veronica - Gore District Council - Graeme & John Atkinson - JAE Southland - Jim & Jan Phair - Lawnkeeper Invercargill - Malloch McClean - Niagara - Nind Electrical Services - O'Connor Richmond - Pioneer Tavern - Ray White Gore - Steve Geary Engineering - Subway Winton - Telfer Drainlaying - Three Rivers Hotel - WaterForce - Wendy Swain - Winton Auto & Marine Upholstery - Winton New World - Winton Pharmacy - Your Mortgage Team
A B Lime - Aon New Zealand (Southland Region) - Automotive Solutions - Bennets Shoe Service - Central Southland Lodge - Craigs Design & Print - Dave Tippett Automotive - Findex - Hewat Galt - Paramount Motels - ProHealth Physiotherapy - Scullys Transport Ltd - STIHL Shop Winton - Tay Street Night 'N' Day Foodstore - Tower Lodge Motel - Walker Murdoch Law Ltd - Windsor New World - Windsor Stationery & Lotto Ltd - Windsor Street Physiotherapy - Winton Chiropractic Clinic - Winton Night 'N' Day
Bayleys Southland Real Estate - Bonisch Consultants - Custom Canvas & Watsons Saddlery - Elles Road New World - Elles Road Night 'N' Day Foodstore - Gilkison & Engineering Maintenance - McLeay Jewellers - Pneumatic Contractors - Scholefield Law - Southern Service Station - Tomlinson Family
BDO Invercargill - GWD Russells Ltd - Invercargill Workingmen's Club Inc. - Jason Taylor Vehicle Sales - Macaulay Ford - McConachie Shearing Ltd - Northern Tavern - Riverside Rentals - SBS Bank - Southern Automobiles - Wensley's Cycles - WSP Invercargill - Vital Signs
The SBS Bank Trophy
Awarded to the Tour winner.
The Ray O'Connor Memorial Trophy
Presented to the winner of the King of the Mountain.
Rex Cruickshank Memorial Trophy
The best placed Cycling Southland rider in general classification receives the Rex Cruickshank Memorial Trophy.
Tindale Memorial Trophy
Presented to the winner of the Tour's Individual Time Trial.
Sheepish Award
The Sheepish Award is presented to the person who has entertained all with the biggest gaffe of the Tour.
Lantern Rouge
The Lantern Rouge is awarded to the last (but not least) rider on General Classification - someone has to be last.
For further information please contact the SBS Bank Tour of Southland Race Director - Waine Harding
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 03 2199325