Zorbing Proposal

At the Haliburton Sustainable Forest

How does this actually work…

• http://www.zorb.com/media/videos/zorb_prmo.mov

History of the zorb:

• Zorbing was invented by a couple of adrenaline junkies from New Zealand in the 1990s.

• Dwane van der Sluis and Andrew Akers

• originally developed the zorb as a giant plastic ball that could be used to walk on water

Our mission: The purpose of our programme is to provide a non-traditional,

innovative and high-reward adventure activity that meets the ethical and

sustainable principles of HSF forest and contributes to the local community.

Our Target Market

• Our target market is adventure tourists ageing from 16-29 who typically are seeking high-reward activities

• Targetting those who live in the area, have cottages or are camping in Haliburton

• Focus on core needs of excitement and self-fullfillment

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Zorbing within Framework of the HSF

- meet the stringent guidelines of the international Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

- will not interupt other activities- Limit participants so it does not exceed carrying

capacity- Community will will play an active role in the

development stage- Democractic processes- $2 Eco-tax

Program Details-Meet at base camp-Guided hike to site-Group discussion and demonstration about

zorbing-Types of Zorbing-The zorbing experience to a maximum of 3

run-Hike back to base camp-Discussion, Snacks, Survey and debreifing

participants

Employees

• CPR• First Aid• NLS• Certification for

Outdoor Leaders• Training programs• Staff Incentives• Benefits

Marketing Strategies.

-Brochure -Haliburton Tourism

-Partnerships-Other Promotional Activities,

I.e website, radio script, newspaper,

Strengths/Weaknesses

• Strengths • Weaknesses

Contingency and Growth

-Contingency money-Contingency ideas

-Growth Strategies-new target markets and product innovations

Debrief

• Feel free to ask us any questions you may have about the zorbing experience within the Haliburton Sustainable Forest

• Feel free to provide us any comment and/or suggestions to enhance our program

• Enjoy your snacks!

• Thank-you for listening

Contact UsPlease feel free to contact us

Email uswww.haliburtonforest.comCall us(705) 754-2198Visit usAt the Haliburton Sustainable Forest