DANCING WITH THE STROS EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THE ASTROS FOUNDATION

DANCING WITH THE STROS EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THE ASTROS FOUNDATION

THE ASTROS FOUNDATION PRESENTS DANCING WITH THE STROS We know they have the stuff to make it in the Big Leagues but now it s time to see what they can bring to the dance floor. Come watch the 2013 Astros players switch out their cleats for dancing shoes! The inaugural 2013 Dancing with the Stros will pair Astros players with professional dancers to music of their choosing. They will perform in front of a panel of some of Houston s toughest critics - their teammates! Includes wine, beer, signature cocktails and appetizers. This is one event that you will not want to miss! DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Doors will open to ticketed patrons only at 6:30 pm and the show will begin at approximately 7:30pm (subject to end time of Astros vs. Angels game). EVENT TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. VENUE: HOUSE OF BLUES 1204 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002 2

WHAT IS DANCING WITH THE STROS? This charitable fundraiser will benefit free programs for at-risk youth offered by the Astros Urban Youth Academy in the Acres Homes section of Northwest Houston. DANCING WITH THE STROS COMPETITION: RULES OF THE GAME Four (4) current Astros players will compete on stage in a dance off as judged by other current members of the Astros 2013 team. Each of the four (4) dancers will be partnered with a professional dancer and each competitor will have only 60 minutes to develop and practice their routine. The four Astros dancers will select their own recorded musical track and will work with a professional choreographer on a performance in a style of their choice (salsa, swing, hip-hop, creative ballroom dancing, etc ). Each performance will last approximately 2 ½ minutes. The Astros players serving as judges will be on stage. After each performance, the judges will hold up a card rating the player s performance on a scale of zero to ten (worst to best). Extra bonus points may be added for courage, determination, creativity, and humor. Technical dancing skills are unlikely to be the highlight of the evening. The fierce athletic competition will result in one Grand Prize Winner. Players will be awarded various consolation prizes based on their performance, and the winner will have bragging rights and a special trophy proudly displayed in the Astros clubhouse. The event may include a VIP Cocktail Reception for a select number of guests and sponsors are invited in prior to the start of the fundraiser to enjoy the players brief rehearsal with their professional dance partner. 3

THE ASTROS FOUNDATION MISSION & CORNERSTONE PROGRAMS The official team charity of the Houston Astros, The Astros Foundation seeks to harness the passion of baseball fans to support youth baseball and softball programs serving at-risk children and teens. Our cornerstone initiatives include the Community Leaders Program, the Astros Urban Youth Academy in Houston and the Astros RBI Program (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities). Little Leaguers warming up for their first clinic at the newly renovated fields. A non-profit, the Astros Foundation is supported by the team s owners, sponsors and funds raised through special events featuring Astros players, their wives and Minute Maid Park. Donations to The Astros Foundation are tax deductible. Our Non-Profit Tax ID #: 74 2793078 4

Beneficiary: THE ASTROS URBAN YOUTH ACADEMY The Astros Urban Youth Academy (UYA) is run by The Astros Foundation. The UYA provides free baseball and softball instruction, life skills training and academic support to Houston youth, with a focus on serving inner city and at-risk children and teens. Baseball and softball camps, clinics and other activities are provided by experienced instructors. UYA staff also provide mentoring, leadership development and assistance with the college application process. Wesley Wright shares pitching mechanics at the Urban Youth Academy summer camp. J.D. Martinez gives a UYA camper some advice at a summer camp. The Urban Youth Academy s doors are open year-round to youngsters from the Houston area who wish to participate. 5

Whether it s in the Major League or Little Leagues, baseball teaches important life lessons, like perseverance, hard work how to leave home and return home safely. I m proud to work with The Astros Foundation so all kids have the chance to learn these lessons. Jose Altuve, Astros Infielder Jose Altuve huddles up with Urban Youth Academy campers to end the day with a Go Astros. I think the more kids you can get involved with sports and the more kids you can get involved with baseball the better people you will have in your community. - Reid Ryan, President of the Houston Astros 6

DANCING WITH THE STROS PRESENTING SPONSOR $50,000 (or 2 Co-Presenting Sponsors at 25k each) 50 Dancing with the Stros tickets, including 25 tickets to VIP reception with food and drinks 10 event VIP parking passes Ceremonial first pitch in 2014 (date TBD) Company logo on Videoboard at Minute Maid Park during Dancing with the Stros Promotion Company name Presented by NAME OF COMPANY in promos about the event on radio and CSN Interview opportunity for corporate representative on Astros radio and CSN A Lindale Little Leaguer practicing her base running during a UYA Clinic at Moody Park. UYA instruction includes softball as well as baseball. Opportunity for corporate spokesman to speak at the event One 14-person suite for a future Astros home game (date TBD by mutual agreement) A 45-minute visit from Orbit at your corporate headquarters or charitable event of your choice 25 baseballs autographed by current Astros players (one player autograph per baseball) 100 tickets to any Astros home game between September 13th and September 18th Company logo on Dancing with the Stros collateral before and during event 7

DANCING WITH THE STROS ALL STAR SPONSOR $25,000 25 Dancing with the Stros tickets, including 10 tickets to VIP reception with food and drinks 5 event VIP parking passes One 14-person suite for a future Astros home game (date TBD by mutual agreement) A 45-minute visit from Orbit at your corporate headquarters or charitable event of your choice 15 baseballs autographed by current Astros players (one player autograph per baseball) 50 tickets to any Astros home game between September 13th and September 18th Company logo on Dancing with the Stros collateral before and during event UYA Instructor teaching fundamentals to the youth of Ingrando Park during a Saturday morning clinic. 8

DANCING WITH THE STROS GRAND SLAM SPONSOR $10,000 15 Dancing with the Stros tickets, including 5 tickets to VIP reception with food and drinks 3 event VIP parking passes UYA Youth Clinic at local Houston public park. 10 baseballs autographed by current Astros players (one player autograph per baseball) 25 tickets to any Astros home game between September 13th and September 18th Company logo on Dancing with the Stros collateral before and during event 9

DANCING WITH THE STROS HOME RUN SPONSOR $5,000 10 Dancing with the Stros tickets, including 2 tickets to VIP reception with food and drinks 1 event VIP parking pass 5 baseballs autographed by current Astros players (one player autograph per baseball) 10 tickets to any Astros home game between September 13th and September 18th The Astros Foundation clinics include fun for all ages. Company logo on Dancing with the Stros collateral before and during event 10

Presenting - $50,000 All Star - $25,000 Grand Slam - $10,000 Home Run - $5,000 An Overview of Event Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits Company logo on Dancing with the Stros Collateral X X X X Dancing with the Stros Event Tickets 50 25 15 10 Tickets to DWTS VIP reception with food and drinks 25 10 5 2 Event VIP parking passes 10 5 3 1 Tickets to Astros home game September 13th - 18th 100 50 25 10 Baseballs autographed by current Astros players 25 10 5 2 A 45-minute visit from Orbit X X One 14-person suite for a future Astros home game X X Opportunity for corporate spokesman to introduce the event Interview opportunity for corporate representative on Astros radio & CSN Company logo drops on Radio & CSN Ceremonial first pitch X X X X 11

We hope you will please consider supporting The Astros Foundation s year-round free programs for at risk youth in Houston by sponsoring this one-of-a-kind event. Little Leaguers parade towards their new baseball fields, renovated through the Community Leaders program. Thanks to you, we have not only fields of dreams but real dreams for a stronger, better future. So on behalf of all the kids like me, I take my cap off to you. I hope you are proud that, like you, I m now part of the Astros family. - Nate Crawford, UYA Member and 2013 Astros Bat Boy 12

For more information, please contact: Meg Vaillancourt Executive Director, The Astros Foundation Senior Vice President, Community Relations megv@astros.com W: 713.259.8834 C: 713.294.7399 THANK YOU 13