Activity Leaders are invited to participate in Sunday Streets by providing or leading an activity that enhances the programming and is appropriate for Sunday Streets audiences.
Who may participate as an Activity Leader?
Any individual, non-profit organization or locally based single shop small business may provide an activity for Sunday Streets. For profit partners (eg. Businesses with multiple locations, franchises or chains) must come on as a sponsor to participate in Sunday Streets.
Are there costs involved?
Sunday Streets obtains all the necessary permits for the street closure and access to activity areas along each route, however, we ask that all Activity Leaders be completely self-sufficient in running their activity, which means bringing all needed equipment, staffing and supplies required for your event.
Activity Leaders must also provide a ‘Certificate of Additional Insured’. Sunday Streets organizers will work to identify ways to obtain insurance if you do not have a policy, however, insurance is required for all activities involving the public at Sunday Streets.
All of the Activity Leaders are volunteers and are not paid for their time or services provided during Sunday Streets. We encourage Sunday Streets participants to support Activity Leader’s businesses, and permit banners and distribution of information or coupons for these local businesses or organizations.
What kinds of Activities are encouraged?
Sunday Streets has a range of programming, organized by activity type, with a coordinator for each type. We emphasize activities that encourage physical activity, stimulate interest in healthy, safety and the environment, and are interactive and fun.
Activity areas include:
• Bike
• Skate
• Walks
• Pet programming
• Kid’s activities
• Fitness & Yoga
• Team Sports demonstrations
• Community Based Organization information tables
• Other, TBD (eg. Boating activities along the Bay. Other activities not listed above)
Is there an application process?
Yes, each Activity Leader must fill out an application and coordinate with Sunday Streets organizers. The application includes logistic information needed to coordinate each activity. Community Based Organizations interested in participating with an information table must also fill out an application to participate, but no insurance is required.
How does it work?
Coordinators for the activity type, or the Program Coordinator if the activity does not fit within the categories above, work with each Activity Leader to identify and place activities, arrange permits as needed for amplified sound or other equipment, establish and promote schedules if applicable.
What is prohibited?
• Activities that are conducted for primarily for marketing purposes that do not enhance the event (this is to keep the event commercial free and focused on fitness and fun).
• Vending of any kind
• Charging for services rendered at Sunday Streets
• “Selling through” activity space provided to paying sponsors for your activity without approval by Sunday Streets organizers
• Equipment that requires additional permits (eg generators, sound systems, stage) without approval from event organizers
• Food or beverage sampling without approval from event organizers
• No booths, tables or other structures may be set up in the roadway or blocking the sidewalk
Sunday Streets organizers can address any questions about proposed activities and will work with Activity Leaders to develop programs that are appropriate, safe and fun.
What about political campaigns?
Activities on behalf of political candidates and initiatives are encouraged at Sunday Streets, however, the Sunday Streets may not provide any materials or support on behalf of any campaign, initiative or candidate. Political activities may take place at any publicly accessible location as long as they are not blocking participant access or set up in a location that has been assigned to an official Sunday Streets activity. No structures may be set up in the roadway or on the sidewalks.
How are Activities marketed?
Sunday Streets media partner, The San Francisco Examiner, publishes an Activity Guide the Wednesday before each Sunday Street event. Each guide lists activities by type, location and schedule. Additional guides are handed out the day of the event. Programming information will also be listed on Sunday Streets website. We encourage Activity Leaders to proactively promote your individual event through your networks, such as:
• Making a flier or poster with your activity details and posting it in places where you work or visit; for instance, Yoga instructors should post info at Yoga studios and local gyms.
• Social networking sites, such as Facebook, My Space, Twitter;
• Listing on online calendars and posting on blogs targeted towards those who are interested in your activity, such as Yoga and Fitness sites and blogs, websites for parents, etc.
