Partnership Opportunities
About UWF Football UWF Football is played at Wahoos Stadium Stadium Capacity: 6,588 2016 Attendance: 31,840
About the Gulf South Conference Established 1970 Active Membership 14 Schools Men s Sports 8 Women s Sports 9 All-Time NCAA Champion 9
2017 Home Football Schedule Date Opponent Location Time September 9 th Midwestern State Pensacola 6:00 PM September 26 th Chowan Pensacola 6:00 PM September 23 rd Valdosta State Pensacola 6:00 PM October 7 th Mississippi College Pensacola 6:00 PM October 14 th Delta State Pensacola 4:00 PM November 4th North Alabama Pensacola 4:00 PM
University Demographics UWF General Population Age Range: 14-90 Median Age: 23 Males: 5,287 Females: 7,511 Part-time: 40% Full-time: 60% Alumni Student Diversity Distribution African American Asian 65.79% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Non-Reported White 12.75% 0.46% 2.91% 8.88% 2.89% 1.77% 4.27% American Indian/Alaskan Native Hispanic Non-Resident Alien Two or More 0.29% Total UWF Alumni: 77,747 Total Degrees Conferred: 88,493 Total Alumni in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties: 32,303 Alumni Living in Florida: 47,612
The Coach Shinnick Show 30 minute show will tape live at your business each week Features head coach Pete Shinnick and host Tommy Thrall Airs on Blab TV and broadcasted on WPNN Radio
In-Stadium Signage Videoboard Signage Ad on LED videoboard during pregame announcement Sideline Signage A-frame signage on the field during game day LED Ribbon Board Rotating ad on LED ribbon board on the concourse Coaches Box Co-branded signage on the Coaches Box located on the concourse Corporate Boxes Co-branded signage on one of the corporate suite inside the stadium
Out-of-Stadium Signage Argo Village Tailgate Opportunity to set up a tailgate tent prior to each football game Student Tailgate Have the opportunity to set up a tent in the student tailgate zone prior to the start to each football game Parking Lot Lot signage featuring your logo each game day
30-Second Commercial Your company will have a 30 second commercial that will occur each home football game. The commercial will broadcast at either pregame, in-between quarters, halftime, or postgame. Script ideas:
In-Game Promotion The University of West Florida Promotions Team will work with you to create a fun, attention-getting contest held on-field during a break in the action. This includes a public address announcement to highlight your business along with video board recognition. Ideas:
Game Action Promotion A Game-Action Promotion allows you associate an action on the field with your business. When an action occurs, such as a touchdown, you are recognized on the PA system (brief tagline) and LED video board (logo). Examples: Touchdown, Interception, Starting Line Ups, First Half Highlights, Big Hit, etc. Ideas:
Game Day Sponsorship The most comprehensive of sponsorship packages, Game Day Sponsorship is a chance to promote your business during the 4-hour time span of UWF Football Game Day. These game sponsorships can be tailored to fit your company s objectives and put your business in the spotlight for the entire game. In-game examples can include company branded giveaway items, entertainment acts, etc. Recognition in all advertising and collateral material leading up to the event include but are not limited to media buys, team press releases to media outlets, team website, e-newsletter, etc. Ideas:
Print Material Opportunities Game Day Program Official game programs are distributed each game (free of charge; includes general information, coach and player bios, etc.) Your company will receive a quarter, half or full page color ad in each issue. Football Fan Day Giveaway Send your name and logo home with fans as UWF kicks off the football season. Prior to the start of the season, sponsors can be a part of the official kick-off to UWF Football.
Logo Placement on Print Materials Season Ticket Booklet Logo printed on the official game tickets Parking Passes Distributed for home games Schedule Poster Logo on all UWF football schedule posters printed and distributed around the UWF campus and the community. Schedule Card Logo on the UWF Football Schedule Card distributed throughout the community in local business, restaurants, convenient stores and hotels. Home Opener Schedule Magnet Logo on the magnet schedules that will be printed and distributed as a giveaways during the Argonauts home opener.
Corporate Game Suites Several Corporate Game Suites with seating are available located on the concourse level. (seating varies by sponsorship) You will have the opportunity to brand the box with company signage. Ideas: Run a sales contest and reward the winner with tickets. Take care of a worker who went the extra mile to solve a customer s problem. Coordinate a planning retreat for managers, capped off by a fun game. Take a potential client to close the sale at the game. Forward tickets to a long-time customer to say We appreciate you! Give tickets to a prospective client who is visiting the area. Boost your own career by networking at the park. Package them in a with a product to promote sales. Use your tickets for a drawing, attracting potential clients to your office or website. Remember when your children were little? Make a memory! Give the tickets to a youth team, Boys and Girls club, or other local children s charities.
30-Second Radio Spots Your company will receive one (1) :30 spot on the WPNN 103.7FM/790 AM Radio Broadcast for UWF football games. 30 second spot will be broadcasted one time during each game The UWF Promotions Team work with you on the script unless your company has a 30: second spot created. Script ideas:
Group Seating Opportunities Party Deck Party Deck for a minimum of 25 guests Buffet of burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, fruit, desserts and non-alcoholic drinks for a hour and half before the game starts. Group recognition on videoboard. Dugout Suite Dugout Suites located in the South End Zone of the stadium Availability to host a party for up to 100 guests Group recognition on videoboard.
Website GoArgos.com Other sponsorship opportunities include recognition in our: E-newsletter Visitor Guide Website Inner Link
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Argo Armada Rewards Program Argo Armada Rewards Program is a geo-location mobile app that rewards UWF students for attending games. Students can check into events using the app to gain points and earn prizes and discounts from local business. Sponsorships available. Argo Club Argo Club seating is located in a specific section at the stadium right on the 50 yard line. Argo Club members have exclusive access to the Argo Lounge pregame and at halftime. The Argo Lounge is a covered, climate-controlled space that includes food and drink purchase options. Game Day Coupon For every Argonaut home game, fans who attend the game will receive a coupon as they are leaving the stadium courtesy of your company. Argo Armada Blue Crew Blue Crew is the official student section that rallies the sporting spirit among fellow Argonauts fans. Your company will be the spotlight of the student-section each home game. Argie s Kids Club Argie s Kids Club is the official Kids Club for UWF Athletics. Sponsorships available. Souvenir Cups Your company s logo and/or coupon will be printed on the official UWF Football souvenir cup for the season.
Our UWF Football Sponsorship Recommendations UWF Football In-Game Items: Out-of-Stadium Items: Promotions: Other: