We invite you to be a part of the excitement of the Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf! The Blue Marlin Grand Championship has earned a reputation among passionate tournament anglers as The Greatest Show in Sportfishing. From the fantastic private parties, the one and only Miss Billfish contest to the high-energy weigh-ins, it s an action-packed week from start to finish. It all takes place at The Wharf Entertainment Complex in Orange Beach, Alabama the Sportfishing Capital of the Gulf. We want you to be involved! Don t miss this opportunity to connect with a wide range of potential customers as well as existing clients in an environment that s both relaxed and fun for all involved. The Blue Marlin Grand Championship attracts the very highest caliber of tournament competitor as well as their captains and crews, plus tens of thousands of spectators on the BMGC Television Network of TV stations across the southeast and online. Known as The Greatest Show in Sportfishing!, no one offers you more exciting options or better value for your marketing dollar than the Blue Marlin Grand Championship at The Wharf At the same time, raising funds for St. Jude Children s Hospital and enjoying the biggest Party on the Coast! To date, over $107,000 has been raised for St. Jude Children s Hospital. Recognized as one of the most prestigious and innovative billfish festivals on the coast setting new standards in spectator attendance. The event is widely covered in all media and now a live, produced web show for the big weigh-ins will open the event to a global market. Only tournament in the world to broadcast a TV show showing the Live Weigh-in Thousands of tournament participants and their families, your target market and current customers, attend the event each year.
PRESENTING - $35,000 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS As a Presenting Sponsor of the BMGC, numerous opportunities are available to place your company name, logo and products in front of thousands of marine consumers, boating and outdoor enthusiasts & visiting tourists through one of many specific advertising avenues. Tournament to provide: Presenting Sponsorship of the event 2018 Blue Marlin Grand Championship presented by. Logo of the event to incorporate the presented by with your logo. Recognition as Presenting in ALL marketing, advertising and PR efforts. 15 x 30 Premium location booth space located at The Wharf to showcase your product/service (you provide tent ok to use company logoed display) Up to a 60 sec commercial (provided by you) to be shown on JumboTron during the Tournament Weigh-ins which will also be viewed on the online production. 2 bedroom condo at The Wharf during the event (Tuesday Sunday) Ability to place 8 banners (7 w x 3 h are required size) within the event site (you provide the artwork and we print the banners and we position) National press release announcing the new partnership. Logo decal placed at the base of the Weigh-in Tower (you provide decal, we position) Logo on Weigh-in dry erase weight board Product placement carefully positioned during live Weigh-ins and on camera promotions Company logo on Official Angler T-Shirts Opportunity to speak at the Captains Meeting 10 Passes to Kick-Off Party 10 Passes to Awards Brunch Recognition by emcee during weigh-in with a chance to talk about your product to the crowds Year round company logo and link on the Tournament home page of the web site Spotlight on a given in a monthly Tournament e-newsletter (20,000 distribution) Distribution of logoed gift /product / service material in Team Anglers bag (65 teams) Logo rotation on JumboTron Logo prominently placed on Official Tournament banner Access to post tournament statistics access to the Tournament Mailing List Presenting sponsor of the BMGC television network Blue Marlin category leader board named sponsor Facebook Live interviews on BMGC Facebook Page Live TV interview on Friday and Saturday evening Contact Chris Miller for becoming part of this fantastic week 850-348-1498 Chris@CMMMarinas.com -
PREMIER - $6,750 PLATINUM - $3,950 As a Premier Sponsor of the BMGC, numerous opportunities are available to place your company name, logo and product in front of thousands through one of many specific advertising avenues. Platinum Sponsorship with the BMGC will provide access to the spectators and participants through numerous advertising opportunities while still keeping in line with your marketing budget. Named Host of one of the Exclusive Tournament Parties*(Listed on next page) 10 x 20 Premium location booth space located at The Wharf to showcase your product/service (you provide tent Limited locations available) 60 sec commercial (provided by you) to be shown on JumboTron during the Tournament Promotional display table outside tournament registration on Wednesday and Thursday 5 banners (7 w x 36 h are required size) within the event site (you provide banners) Facebook Live Interview 2 Thirty sec commercials to be aired tournament week on NBC 15 8 Passes to Kick-Off Party 4 Passes to Awards Brunch 8 Official Tournament Shirts Recognition by emcee during weigh-in Link on the Tournament web site home page and sponsor page Distribution of a logoed gift / product / service material in Anglers bag Logo rotation on JumboTron Logo prominently placed on Official Tournament banner 10 x 10 Preferred booth space located at The Wharf (you provide tent) 30 sec commercial (provided by you) to be shown on JumboTron during the Tournament Weigh-ins which will also be viewed on the online production. 3 banners (7 w x 36 h are required size) within the event site (you provide banners) Facebook Live Interview 4 Passes to Kick-Off Party 2 Passes to Awards Brunch 4 Tournament Shirts Recognition by emcee during weigh-in Link on the Tournament web site sponsor page Distribution of a logoed gift / product / service material in Anglers bag Logo rotation on Jumbo Tron Logo placed on Official Tournament Banner
BULK EXHIBITOR SPACE $2,500 Min. A highly effective way to exhibit your marine industry product to thousands during the event. Please note Space is very limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Provides Premium bulk space for product display during the Tournament 20 x 50 minimum providing 1,000 square feet Additional space available at $2.00 per sq ft does not allow access to events through out the week A single banner may be displayed within your display size restrictions may apply A single open air tent may be used within your footprint subject to approval ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*: (2017 SUPPORTERS HAVE FIRST OPTION FOR 2018) Kick Off Party Host Crew Party Host Miss Billfish Sponsor JumboTron Sponsor Awards Brunch Host Weigh-In Tower Sponsor Weigh-In Docks Sponsor Official Automobile Official Beer Official Wine Official Soft Drink Official Adult Beverage Official Eyewear Celebrity Chef Competition Entertainment Stage Official Cooler Get Your Game On! Thursday Team Breakfast Optional Entry / Calcutta Room Individual Fish Category Sponsor Blue Marlin, C/R, Tuna, Dolphin or Wahoo Facebook Live Sponsor Tournament Emcee Endorsements GOLD $2,000 By being a Gold Sponsor, you are sure to reach numerous spectators and participants by putting your company name and logo in front of them through print advertising. 10 x 10 booth space located at The Wharf (you provide tent) Ability to place 1 banner (7 w x 36 h are required size) within the event site (you provide banner) 2 Passes to Kick-Off Party 2 Tournament Shirts Logo rotation on JumboTron (grouped with other Gold level sponsors) Logo placed on Official Tournament Banner Contact Chris Miller for becoming part of this fantastic week 850-348-1498 Chris@CMMMarinas.com -
The Greatest Show in Sportfishing! Tournament Schedule of Events Participants and Sponsors Billfish Week July 10th - 15th, 2017 The Wharf, Orange Beach, Alabama TUESDAY JULY 10TH: 6 pm 10:30 pm: Crew Fest Party Presented by Galati Yacht Sales and Viking Yachts. Great Food Drinks LIVE Music Black Jack (no buy in) and featuring the Triple Crown Challenge Fighting Chair Contest presented by Pompanette at the former Cowgirls on Main Street across from the Ferris Wheel (private) WEDNESDAY JULY 11TH: 10 am 5 pm: Team Check in and Optional Entry Registration at Tournament Headquarters (Marina Office) 6:15 pm 7 pm: Tournament Rules Meeting at The Sands (2nd floor above Marina Office) (Private) 7 pm: Kick-off Party Presented by Hancock & Whitney Bank (Private) 7 pm: Wharf Street Party and Billfish Boat Show on Main Street 9 pm: The One and Only - Miss Billfish Contest on Tournament stage THURSDAY JULY 12TH: 8 am 10 am: Get Your Game On Team Breakfast Presented by Dog River Marine Complex 8 am 11 am: Final Optional Entry open at Tournament Headquarters (Marina Office) 8 am 10 am: Hangover Clinic sponsored by Gulf Coast Yacht Group and Hatteras Yachts behind th Marina Office 11:01 am: Boat departure from the Wharf Marina Orange Beach / Gulf Shores Billfish Boat Parade Canal Road FRIDAY JULY 13TH: 4 pm: Sponsor Village Opens in Marlin Circle along with the Billfish Boat Show 5 pm: Weigh-In Spectacular - National Anthem; Opening Intro Video Presentation 5 pm 7 pm: Tournament Weigh-In presented by Saunders Yachtworks and hosted by Jim Cox SATURDAY JULY 14TH: 4 pm: Sponsor Village Opens in Marlin Circle along with the Billfish Boat Show 5 pm: Weigh-In Spectacular - Presentation of Colors; National Anthem; Opening Intro Video Presentation 5 pm 10 pm: Tournament Weigh-In.. The Greatest Show in Sportfishing! hosted by Jim Cox and televised on the BMGC Television Network and online 10 pm: Announcement of the Tournament Champions SUNDAY JULY 15TH: 9 am: Tournament Awards Ceremony Breakfast Presented by Spectrum Resorts and the announcement Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship Winners at Cowgirls on Main Street across from the Ferris Wheel (private)