TEAM CHALLENGE - AMPED UP
Ok, there has been even more interest in our team challenge than we expected. So we are taking it big time for these last two weeks. But first, a quick weekend update.
Weekend Update
Light a Fire
We've gotten 100+ "I want this product so bad" emails/tweets/FB posts from people that haven't yet jumped on board. Add that to the 2,500 Kickstarter Page Likes and the 6,000 video views and we'd be lying to say we are not pulling our hair out a bit.
Great Weekend Press
If you didn't see it, we were covered in CoolMomTech (for their gagillion followers) and by the Manic Mommies (I often run hills to their podcast) in their blog on Real Simple entitled: "Can I help make the GPS watch of my dreams a reality?". OH, HECK YEAH!
Twitter: Elites + Age Groupers
If you are on twitter, follow @biapsport. You'll see what's going on pretty quickly. Jump on board.
Team Challenge
Here are the deets all in one place..
- Any team/group/club with 20+ members pre-buying a watch (backing Bia at $99 and above) gets their own custom team band.
- For groups with less than 20 pre-buyers, each backer earns the team an entry into a drawing for a custom band.
- Bia will collect all information on team affiliation after their Kickstarter ends on the 13th.
Backers can get their custom team band with: the 2nd band from $129/$249/$1000+ backer rewards; the band gift certificate with $20/$40 rewards; or adding $20 to their $99/$199 rewards.
Tweet it to your team. Post it to Facebook. And best of all, here is an email you can cut/paste to forward to your group.
Yes, it's a little female-centric, but easily modifiable for co-ed teams...
[CUT & PASTE STARTS HERE]
There has been a lot of buzz about Bia, the new GPS sports watch developed for women, by women. If you haven’t seen it, check it out here: http://kck.st/GetBia. It’s NOT your standard “shrink it and pink it.”
- A slim lightweight design for smaller wrists.
- Triathlon race mode, unlimited Galloway-style run-walk intervals, and more
- Quick-connect GPS (no more waiting)
- Plus a unique SOS safety alert for peace of mind on solo runs/rides.
The ladies at Bia are offering our team a custom-designed watchband if 20 or more of us pre-order before July 13th.
This is more than a chance to get some something special for our team....
You see, Bia is currently raising money on the crowd-funding platform Kickstarter to finish development and produce the watches. Bia only has until July 13th at midnight to get $400K in pledges and pre-orders. If they fall short of that goal no one is charged for their pledge, but Bia also doesn’t get the funding they need.
An amazing product and a great female-founded business won’t become a reality unless we help…and that custom watchband would be really sweet. Here is what we need to do:
1. Back Bia on Kickstarter http://kck.st/GetBia now. They have backer rewards at all levels; every backer helps.- Any team with 20+ members pre-buying a watch ($99 and up) gets their own custom team band.
- For teams with less than 20 pre-buyers, each backer earns their team an entry into a drawing for a custom band.
- Bia will collect all information on team affiliation after their Kickstarter ends on the 13th.
Kickstarter is linked to your Amazon account so it couldn’t be any easier!
Wouldn’t feel great to help a new company succeed - while getting an amazing training watch -- and our own custom watchband -- in the process?
Let's do this!
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Jul 14, 2012
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- Website: bia-sport.com
Pledge $1 or more
172 backers
CHEER US ON! Every little bit counts and every Bia backer makes us stronger. You get a big thank you on our website and regular updates as we field test and move through production. Plus you'll feel great.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $20 or more
191 backers
JOIN THE TEAM! In addition to a thank-you and progress updates, you'll get a free band if you order a Bia sports watch when we ship this spring.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $40 or more
225 backers
SPREAD THE WORD. We send you a super cute Bia tech running shirt now and a free band if you order a Bia sports watch when we ship this spring. ..and of course, the thank-you and progress updates.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $99 or more
184 backers
GET THE WATCH. Get one black/silver Bia sports watch with your choice of solid colored band. This will retail for $129. (Bia GPS Go Stick not included in this reward.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $129 or more
82 backers
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. Kick it up with some color! Just like the $99 award EXCEPT you can choose any color watch with matching solid band (turquoise, firefly or pink) plus a 2nd band of your choice, solid or print.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $159 or more
27 backers
NEW! ADD A SHIRT. This is the $129 backer reward plus a Bia tech shirt in your choice of color. Sport some Bia pride while we are hard at work getting ready to rock your wrist with a Bia. Shirts ship in July.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $199 or more
480 backers
FULL MULTI-SPORT BAD@SS. Add GPS! Get one black/silver Bia sports watch, any solid band AND a Bia GPS Go Stick. This will retail for at *least* $249. The equivalent multi-sport device from Garmin costs $349.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $209 or more
65 backers
FOR THE GUYS. Don't be the dork "locating satellites" while the women leave you in the dust. Your black/silver Bia sports watch comes with a Bia GPS Go Stick and an extra long black band for male wrists. The equivalent multi-sport device from Garmin costs $349. You know you want it!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $229 or more
156 backers
NEW! ADD A SHIRT. This is the $199 backer reward plus a Bia tech shirt in your choice of color. Sport some Bia pride while we are hard at work getting ready to rock your wrist with a Bia. Shirts ship in July.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $239 or more
20 backers
NEW! ADD A GUYS SHIRT: This is the $209 backer reward plus a limited edition men's version of the Bia tech shirt. It will be the same great fabric but in black with a rounded neck and the Bia logo on the back like the women's shirt - but without the flower design on the front. Shirts ship in July.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $249 or more
171 backers
SPORT YOUR STYLE. Kick it up with some color! Just like the $199 award EXCEPT you can choose any color watch with matching solid band (turquoise, firefly or pink) plus a 2nd band of your choice, solid or print - and the GPS Go Stick of course.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $279 or more
114 backers
NEW! ADD A SHIRT. This is the $249 backer reward plus a Bia tech shirt in your choice of color. Sport some Bia pride while we are hard at work getting ready to rock your wrist with a Bia. Shirts ship in July.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $349 or more
28 backers
BEST. GIFT. EVER. Make her the envy of all her friends this holiday. Just like the $249 award PLUS a 3rd band, engraving, a peace of mind subscription and a Bia tech shirt. In early December, we'll send the shirt with a card announcing your gift. The rest arrives in April.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $419 or more
58 backers
HIS & HERS: Our first backer-requested reward! Two Bia sports watches, each with it's own GPS Go Stick. One is black/silver with an extra long band for him. The other is in your choice of color with a coordinating solid band for her.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $449 or more
11 backers
NEW! ADD A SHIRT. This is the $419 backer reward plus a Bia tech shirt in your choice of color. Sport some Bia pride while we are hard at work getting ready to rock your wrist with a Bia. Shirts ship in July.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $479 or more
17 backers
NEW! ADD HIS & HER SHIRTS. This is the $419 backer reward plus Bia tech shirts for two. Women's comes in choice of colors. Men's will be black with the Bia logo on back (but no flowers design in the front.) Sport some Bia pride while we are hard at work getting ready to rock your wrist with a Bia. Shirts ship in July.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $600 or more
5 backers All gone!
KICK-BUTT. Betty Designs works with you to design your own custom watch band! We include five of your custom bands along with any color Bia sports watch and a Bia GPS Go Stick engraved with your name or motivational mantra.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers
RUN WITH IT! Every awesome part of the $279 reward: the shirt! the Bia sport watch in any color! the Bia GPS Go Stick! watch bands galore! plus monogramming on your new Bia GPS Go Stick. And Cheryl or Sylvia will be your running buddy for a race somewhere in the US!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
15 backers All gone!
BE FIRST. Help us field test Bia this summer. You get a Bia tech shirt and one of the first pre-production Bia units. As part of our testing team your feedback impacts the final product and future development. Then we'll replace your test unit with a brand new Bia sports watch in any color, two bands, and a Bia GPS Go Stick engraved with your name or motivational mantra. PLUS we'll give you a second set of everything to gift to a friend!
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $1,850 or more
4 backers All gone!
ALL IN: Combine everything from the $600 and the $1000 backer rewards. You'll be one of the first Bia field testers and you'll have your own custom watch band. Plus either Sylvia or Cheryl will come run a race with you. (please nothing too painful and the race should be in the US.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $2,400 or more
3 backers
RESELLER PACK + LADIES NIGHT: 15 Bia watches each with a GPS Go Stick. Any color with coordinating solid color band. Plus if you are in the US, Cheryl or Sylvia will visit for an in-store demo and ladies night.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $3,500 or more
1 backer
FOR A CAUSE: Pay it forward while giving back. Get 20 watch/GPS Go Stick bundles in any color all with a custom designed band representing your cause. Bia will sell them as a limited edition design and donate all the proceeds to the charity of your choice.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
2 backers All gone!
ALMOST FAMOUS. Send us your ideas and we design a custom watch face that ships as part of every Bia sports watch. This reward also includes any color sports watch, two bands, an engraved Bia GPS Go Stick, and a tech shirt. PLUS we'll give you a second set of everything to gift to a friend!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer
LOVE AND GOODNESS. Know that you are supporting the creation of the first and best women's GPS sports watch and that you have the gratitude of the entire Bia team as Bia gets to the wrists of women athletes everywhere. (And you can have any reward from the list up to $5k if you'd like.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers
TOP OF THE CHARTS. You have the undying appreciation of the entire Bia team, and of every Bia fan, as you support the creation of the very first women's GPS sports watch -- and by extension, women athletes everywhere. Thank you so very very much. Choose any reward option offered if you would like.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
ONE OF A KIND. We will make a Bia sports watch in your own custom color anodized aluminum, with a custom watch face based on your idea. Betty Designs works with you to create a coordinating custom strap design. We'll send you 5 Bia sports watches in your custom color, each with 3 of your custom bands and each with a Bia GPS Go Stick engraved with the name or motivational mantra of your choice.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
Comments
Creator Cheryl Kellond on July 10, 2012
Hey Tina,
Choose the $229 backer award for the shirt and the watch. If you pledge $249 and choose that reward we'll know to throw in the extra band. ...yeah, i know. Not super simple. But it's worth the effort because it all gets us closer to rocking your wrist with the Tough Chik watch! We are going to do it if it kills us!
Creator Tina Gauthier on July 9, 2012
ok, question, I pledged $199 and am a part of Team Tough Chik, in order to get the team band I need to add $20 to my pledge, is that correct? If I pledge $30, do I get the shirt and the team band? Just trying to clarify. Oh, and so hope this watch get made-such a great idea!!