SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE. BUCKEYE CLASSIC Feb 14 - Feb 16

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1 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE 2014 BUCKEYE CLASSIC Feb 14 - Feb 16

2 The Buckeye Classic The Buckeye Classic is the primary fund raising event for BGB Club Inc., a 501(c)(3) notfor-profit organization, founded to ensure that Buckeye s competitive gymnasts have the financial and moral support necessary to reach their maximum potential. The proceeds generated from the Buckeye Classic are used to provide scholarship funding to cover all or part of the gymnast s competition and travel expenses. The first Buckeye Classic was held in 1984 and has grown every year since its inception. The event now attracts over 2400 of the best amateur women gymnasts from around the world. The participant list from the Buckeye Classic reads like a who s who of US gymnastics: Amanda Borden, Kerri Strug, Dominique Dawes, Kim Zmeskal, Kristy Powell, Marline Stephens, Carly Patterson, Liz Tricase and many other Olympians and World Champions. The odds are high that history will continue to repeat itself and future Olympians and National Champions will be competing in this year s Buckeye Classic. The Buckeye Classic will continue to earn the right to serve as the birth place of Olympic dreams and the bragging rights to proclaim itself as one of the premier gymnastics competitions in the world. Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup USA Gymnastics and Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, the 2008 Olympic all-around champion, have joined forces to provide a competitive opportunity for the country s top Junior Olympic gymnasts, the Nastia Liukin Cup. Proceeds from the Nastia Liukin Cup will go into the Nastia Liukin Fund, a charitable fund within the National Gymnastics Foundation. Since 2010, the Buckeye Classic has held the distinct honor of being one of the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup Qualifying meets. Each year gymnasts from the Buckeye Classic qualify to compete in Nastia Luikin Cup.

3 Women s Competitive Gymnastics The Sport of Gymnastics The sole governing body for the sport of gymnastics in the United States is USA Gymnastics (USAG). This designation is appointed by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). USAG recognizes and sanctions seven types of competitive gymnastics in the US; Men s Artistic, Women s Artistic, Trampoline and Tumbling, Group, Rhythmic and Acrobatic. The Buckeye Classic is open an event focused exclusively on Women s Artistic Gymnastics. In this category of gymnastics Women compete in four events: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise. In most amateur events, the gymnasts are scored on a scale of 1.0 to 10.0 based on their ability to perform a predetermined portfolio of skills. The routines performed on each event and there scores are summed together for an All-Around score. At the end of each meet, every gymnast has the opportunity to receive an award for the four individual events and the All-Around. Typically, the top three teams are also recognized for each level as the Level Champions. Dedication and Commitment Women s Artistic Gymnastics requires tremendous strength, balance, agility, flexibility, poise, determination and above all, athleticism and sportsmanship. Dedication to the sport often requires training in excess of twenty-five hours per week. Not only does gymnastics task the athletes (and the families) for a substantial time commitment. Gymnasts, like those competing at the Buckeye Classic, travel to a large proportion of their meets. This travel is both national and international encompassing all the typical expenditures of the business road worrier for them and their guardians (rental cars, airfare, hotels, and meals). The typical gymnast s family needs to find a means to cover an average of $10,000 1 per year for training and competition, plus the additional expenditures for leotards, warm-ups, camps, etc. Gymnasts are high achievers. Academically, gymnasts achieve high grades. Our sport builds successful, highly motivated people. They go to university, they work in communities, they coach and judge younger athletes, they are future mothers, business owners and dedicated employees. 1.

4 Sponsorship Packages Who Sees Your Sponsorship Over 2,400 women gymnasts between the ages of 5 and 19 Over 12,000 spectators that demographically are; o Predominately younger adults between the ages of 30 and 45 o Frequently travel for work and pleasure o Lean towards living a healthy lifestyle o And have mid to high disposable incomes Approximately 1,500 gymnastics training facility owners/directors around the world through Buckeye Classic marketing campaigns Anyone that finds their way to the Buckeye Classic Website buckeye-classic.org o Averaging over 6,000 hits per day Event Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Cost $20,000 $4,500 $2,250 $1,500 Number Available Unlimited Naming Rights Yes No No No Logo on Athlete Numbers Yes No No No Logo on Display at Event Primary Secondary Yes Yes Logo on Photo Opportunity Backdrop Primary Secondary Tertiary Yes Logo on Promotional Materials Primary Secondary Tertiary Yes Advertisement in Program 1 Full Page & Back Cover Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Speaking Role at Opening Ceremony Yes No No No Logo/Name on Press Release(s) Yes Yes No No Admission Tickets Where Does Your Money Go BGB Club is a 100% volunteer based organization, with no paid employees. All proceeds generated from the Buckeye Classic and all BGB Fundraising to provide scholarship funding and equipment for its member s gymnasts, to help them reach for their dreams. BGB Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your sponsorship and other contributions may be deductible as a charitable expense and/or a business expense, please consult your tax attorney or CPA.

5 Event Sponsor The Event Sponsorship is the highest level of sponsorship for the Buckeye Classic. In recognition of the minimum contribution of $20,000, BGB Club will attempt maximize advertising opportunities for sponsor organization through the following: Naming rights of the Buckeye Classic and category exclusivity All marketing materials will be branded the Company X s Buckeye Classic Sponsor name or logo featured in all advertising, public service announcements and press releases Sponsor banners to be displayed prominently at the Buckeye Classic (up to 3 banners 1 per gym) and afterwards at Buckeye Gymnastics, Powell and Westerville locations. One full page ad in the Buckeye Classic Program and the Program back cover Camera ready artwork to be provided by sponsor four weeks prior to the event Sponsor logo on t-shirts worn by the event staff and on promotional items (approximately 400 t-shirts) Print ready logo needed 8 weeks prior to event Sponsor logo will be added to the Buckeye Classic and BGB Club website, and BGB Club Facebook page linking to the sponsor s website A display area will be available at the event for the sponsor to display items, distribute coupons, etc. (table size is approximately 8-ft x 2-ft) Twenty complimentary three day passes to the event will be provided The distribution of promotional materials provided by the sponsor to each gymnast, coach, and guest at the event. Material needed 2 weeks prior to event On site public address announcements during the event Opening Ceremony Sponsor will have advertising space on the main electronic scoreboard in the center gym

6 Gold Sponsor The Gold Sponsorship is the second highest level of sponsorship for the Buckeye Classic. In recognition of the minimum contribution of $4,500, BGB Club will attempt maximize advertising opportunities for sponsor organization through the following: The Gold Sponsorship level is limited to three sponsors, one for each of the competition gyms at the Buckeye Classic Sponsor will be featured in all advertising, public service announcements and press releases. One full pages of ad space in the Buckeye Classic Program Camera ready artwork to be provided by sponsor four weeks prior to the event Banner displayed in one of the three gyms through the duration of the event Sponsor logo featured on all the t-shirts worn by the event staff Print ready logo needed 8 weeks prior to event The distribution of promotional materials provided by the sponsor to each gymnast, coach, and guest at the event. Material needed 2 weeks prior to event Six complimentary three day passes to the event will be provided Sponsor recognition during announcements in that sponsors gym during the event

7 Silver Sponsor The Buckeye Classic offers sponsorship opportunities for each competitive gym; Center, North and South. The Buckeye Booster Club will maximize advertising opportunities through the following: Sponsor will be featured in all advertising and press releases One half page ad in the Buckeye Classic program (camera ready artwork to be provided by sponsor) Banner displayed at the Buckeye Classic through the duration of the event Sponsor may include promotional materials in the packets for each gymnast and coach Four complimentary three day passes to the meet An opportunity for your designated representative to be recognized at March-in An opportunity for your representative to assist during each award ceremony in your sponsored gym

8 Bronze Sponsor The Buckeye Classic offers sponsorships for the individual competitive events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor. In recognition of a commitment of $1,500 the Buckeye Booster Club will offer the following to highlight your company s support of our meet. Sponsor will be featured in all advertising and press releases One quarter page ad in the Buckeye Classic program (camera ready artwork to be provided by sponsor) The display of one on the competition floor of the sponsored event in all three gyms Sponsor may include promotional materials in the packets for each gymnast and coach Three complimentary three day passes to the meet An opportunity for your designated representative to be recognized at March-in An opportunity for your representative to assist during awards ceremonies

9 Sponsorship Form Sponsorship Interest Form Yes, I want to sponsor the Buckeye Classic! Please select your level of sponsorship: Event Sponsor, $20,000 1 available Gold Sponsor, $4,500 3 available Silver Sponsor, $2,250 5 available Bronze Sponsor, $1,500 unlimited Buckeye Classic Supporter, $ (any amount is appreciated) Company Name Contact Name Address City State Zip Phone Friend of (Gymnast Family Name) I have enclosed payment Please invoice me at the address above Payment in full is due by January 10 th to ensure that your advertising is maximized; otherwise payments can be made up to the day of February 7 th. Please remit form and payment to: Buckeye Gymnastics Boosters Club PO Box 1468 Westerville, OH Questions? Please contact marketing@buckeye-classic.org

10 Other Charitable Opportunities Atop the more than 2,400 gymnasts that participate in the Buckeye Classic, our participating gymnasts bring their coaches, parents, grandparents and friends. The typical spectator count exceeds 12,000. If your target audience is 5-19 year, strong empowered young women or year old parents/guardians with mid to high disposable incomes an advertisement in the Buckeye Classic Program might be perfect for your organization. Platinum Ad Package $ Full page Ad One banner displayed at the meet 10 Three day Patron passes Program listing as Platinum Patron Gold Ad Package $ Full page Ad 6 Three day Patron passes Program listing as Gold Patron Bronze Ad Package $ Quarter page Ad 2 Three day Patron passes Program listing as Bronze Patron Booster Ad Package $ Business card Ad 2 Single day passes Program listing as Buckeye Booster Silver Ad Package $ Half page Ad 4 Three day Patron passes Program listing as Silver Patron For more information on the Buckeye Classic Program Advertisement Sales please go to Additional Opportunities: BGB Club, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization meaning that any contributions you make to our organization may be deductible as a charitable expense and/or a business expense. If you would like to support BGB Club s member gymnasts, but don t think the Buckeye Classic is the best option for you. BGB Club is always open to other fund raising opportunities and other charitable donations. If you would like to offer a donation to BGB Club or provide a service/product as a charitable donation, please contact marketing@buckeye-classic.org.

11 BUCKEYE CLASSIC February 14 16, 2014 Ohio Expo Center Hosted by BGB Club, Inc.