The following are the suggested mechanics of the promotion. If you wish to alter these to suit your venue, please outline your suggested changes in your promo proposal brief.
  • Local males aged 21-35 years.
  • Regular patrons
  • Sporting teams/sponsors

This is a fun alternative to what can be describe as similar to a pool comp setup. Ping Pong is a fun and lively game which will bring that energetic atmosphere to your venue.

Dates & days: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday night’s.
Start Time: 7 - 7:30pm
Finish Time: 9:30pm - 10pm
  • Ping Pong Challenge Host/Judge
  • Ping Pong Rules and Regulations for entrants to read
  • Registration Sheet
  • Winners board
  • Vodka Cruiser Ping Pong Table - Vodka Cruiser Pack for prizes
  • Ping Pong Table in a spacious area where many patrons can view the challenge and get involved in the energetic atmosphere
  • Winners board prominently displayed behind the bar during the week to promote the challenge
  • Entry is $2 per player and the player will receive a complementary drink on entry.
  • $2 fee will go to the Competition host as an incentive to increase entry numbers
  • Approximately 25-35 players depending on the number of available tables
  • Knockout comp runs weekly over a 5 week period with the “Grand Slam Challenge” on the 6th week
  • Registration takes place between 7-7:30pm with PPC hotel chatting to all patrons in the venue
  • Names are drawn out of a hat randomly to determine the draw
  • Challenge commences at 7:45pm with round 1. All rounds are 1st to 11points as per the Ping Pong rules and regulations.
  • Final is first challenger to 21 points.
  • Top 2 per week (i.e finalists) gain automatic entry to the Grad Slam on the 6th week.
  • Weekly Heat: 1st Prize $50 Hotel Voucher; 2nd Prize Vodka Cruiser Pack
  • Grand Slam Challenge: Name on the Hall of fame board behind the bar + $100 Hotel Voucher; 2nd Prize Case of Vodka Cruiser + promo pack

Suggested marketing initiatives are outlined below. Not all will be appropriate to your venue, however please suggest as many options as you feel appropriate in you promotion proposal.

  • POS
  • SPONSORS
  • EFLYER
  • HALL OF FAME BOARD
  • SMS
  • FACEBOOK EVENTS
  • WEBSITE STAFF/MANAGEMENT NETWORKING + UP SELL
  • NIGHTLIFE
  • UM SCREENS
  • Try to limit entries to 20 to keep a manageable timeframe to the weekly challenge
  • This is a good promotion to involve your sporting sponsors and staff
  • Keep the prizes as fresh as possible
  • Create as much theatre in the bar as possible - prominently display the Hall of Fame board and announce the challenge and winners over the PA between every round
  • Have a local, well connected host to run your comp to ensure a lively atmosphere. This host should also be able to promote the competition through the work, sporting and friend networks to increase the number of players weekly. The $2 entry fee acts as payment incentive to increasing player numbers
  • Use the opportunity of the host chatting to players to promote at least one other hotel promotion per week.
  • Use Grand slam event as a database building exercise by taking down all winners details to communicate the Grand slam event with players

Example

  • POS = $35 (1 x A1, 1 x A3, 2 x A4)
  • Hall of Fame Board = $150 (please speak to Venue Support for orders and specifications)
  • Weekly Prizes = $50 Hotel Voucher
  • Grand Slam Prizes = $100 Hotel Voucher

Example
Please see Venue Support for orders