December 13, :45 a.m. 10K Start. DISCOVERY GREEN 1500 McKinney St Houston, Texas Presented By: RA Sports Management

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1 December 13, :45 a.m. 10K Start DISCOVERY GREEN 1500 McKinney St Houston, Texas Presented By: RA Sports Management

2 Sponsorship Opportunities The 2014 College Rush is a 10K and 5K college themed run/walk! It s an opportunity to show your colors and race for your school! December is typically the beginning for most HS Seniors in their journey to college. This race is a celebration of past and future accomplishments for the amazing YES Prep class of The run will start and finish in the beautiful Discovery Green and wind through the streets of Downtown Houston. It is a timed event tailored towards both the serious runner and the casual enthusiast ready to conquer their fitness goals. About College Rush and YES Prep YES Prep Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring that higher education is a reality for students from low-income communities in the Houston area. For fifteen years, YES Prep Public Schools has redefined what is possible in public education. With more than 8,000 college-bound students across 13 campuses, we are a system of high performing public charter schools, proving that students from low-income communities can achieve at the highest academic levels. Our exceptional results prove that better outcomes are not only possible, but also probable, when school systems invest in human capital, build a culture of high expectations, and create effective support systems to ensure that student achievement is at the forefront of every decision made. As a College Rush donor and/or participant, you will raise funds to help YES Prep increase the number of students who graduate from college. To learn more about YES Prep, please visit our website at

3 Publicity Publicity for College Rush includes, but is not limited to, press releases, newspaper advertisements, television and radio station support, and social media through Facebook and Twitter, in addition to local business distributions. We expect to have representation from a station, as a core sponsor, offering a live personality on the day of the event along with extended media exposure leading up to the event. Demographics Houston Running Statistics based on RA Sports Management 10K Productions Average Age Male = 42 Average Age Female = 37 Percentage Married = 62% Percentage of Incomes over $75,000 = 64% Percentage with Postgraduate Degrees = 37% 2012 U.S. Road Race Demographics Participation, Median Time and Average Age 5K 10K HMAR MAR FEMALE 57% 54% 59% 41% 34:09 1:04:35 2:19:30 4:40: MALE 43% 46% 41% 59% 28:05 55:50 2:01:02 4:15:

4 Sponsorship Opportunities College Rush Title Sponsor-$25,000 (LIMIT ONE) Exclusive naming rights for the Event to be named after Sponsor with all references indicating Sponsor Name Company Product and/or Service Exclusivity Media release announcing partnership to all established media outlets Prominent and exclusive signage on start and finish lines Announcer recognition at the Start Line and Awards Ceremony Logo recognition on front of ALL participant and volunteer race t-shirts Prominent logo recognition with a direct link to company website on College Rush website, Sidebar Advertisement on event webpage. Prominent logo recognition on all Race Day signage, including sponsor banner and other printed race materials Tent (10 X20 ) provided at the Packet Pick-up and at Discovery Green on event day to distribute promotional literature or participant give-a-ways (items must be approved by RA Sports Management) Opportunity to send an blast to all registered participants after event ( content must be approved by RA Sports Management) packets (items must be approved by RA Sports Management) 20 complimentary race registrations Platinum Sponsor -$15,000 (LIMIT TWO) Company Product and/or Service Exclusivity Naming rights for the 10 X20 Santa Post-Race Photo Booth. Post-Race Photos Presented by: Company Name(s) Media release announcing partnership to all established media outlets Announcer recognition at the Start Line and Post Race Party Logo recognition on sleeve of ALL participant and volunteer and race t-shirts Prominent logo recognition with a direct link to company website on College Rush website, Sidebar Advertisement on event webpage. Prominent logo recognition on Race Day sponsor banner and Finish Line Chute Tent (10 X20 ) provided at the Packet Pick-up and at Discover Green on event day to distribute promotional literature or participant give-a-ways (items must be approved by RA Sports Management) Opportunity to send an blast to all registered participants after event ( content must be approved by RA Sports Management) packets ( content/giveaways must be approved by RA Sports Management) 15 complimentary race registrations

5 Gold Sponsor -$10,000 Prominent logo recognition on Race Day sponsor banner and Starting Line Corral Announcer recognition at the Start Line and Post Race Party Logo recognition on back of ALL participant and volunteer and race t-shirts Prominent logo recognition with a direct link to company website on College Rush website, Sidebar Advertisement on event webpage. Tent (10 X10 ) provided at Discovery Green on event day to distribute promotional literature or participant give-a-ways (items must be approved by RA Sports Management) packets (items must be approved by RA Sports Management 30 days prior to event) 10 complimentary race registrations Silver Sponsor -$5,000 Announcer recognition at the Start Line and Post Race Party Logo recognition on back of ALL participant and volunteer and race t-shirts Prominent logo recognition with a direct link to company website on College Rush website, Prominent logo recognition on Race Day sponsor banner Tent (10 X10 ) provided at Discovery Green on event day to distribute promotional literature or participant give-a-ways (items must be approved by RA Sports Management) packets (items must be approved by RA Sports Management 30 days prior to event) Opportunity to host packet Pick up at place of business. 5 complimentary race registrations Bronze Sponsor-$2,500 One on-course drink/refreshment station with prominent signage and identification Announcer recognition at the Start Line and Post Race Party Logo recognition on all participant race t-shirts Tent (10 X10 ) provided at the Post Race Party to distribute promotional literature or participant give-a-ways (items must be approved by RA Sports Management) Prominent logo recognition with a direct link to company website on College Rush website, packets (items must be approved by RA Sports Management 30 days prior to event) 5 complimentary race registrations

6 Water Station Sponsor - $1,000 (LIMIT TWO) Three on-course drink/refreshment stations with prominent signage and identification Recognition on social media pages throughout planning months (twitter, facebook) Finish line tent with post-race refreshments and food Announcer recognition at the Start Line and Post-Race Party Logo recognition on all participant race t-shirts Tent provided at the Post Race Party to distribute promotional literature or participant give-aways (items must be approved by RA Sports Management and Midway Companies 30 days prior to event) Logo recognition with a direct link to company website on the College Rush online registration website Opportunity to insert corporate literature or other promotional items for inclusion in race packets (items must be approved by RA Sports Management and Midway Companies 30 days prior to event) 5 complimentary race registrations Packet Pick-Up Sponsor-$1,000 (LIMIT THREE) Hosting either Wednesday or Friday packet pick-up at your place of business Recognition on social media pages throughout planning months (twitter, facebook) Logo recognition on all participant race t-shirts Logo recognition with a direct link to company website on the College Rush online registration website packets (items must be approved by RA Sports Management and Midway Companies 30 days prior to event) 2 complimentary race registrations In-Kind Partner-$250 (a limited number of opportunities for select companies to contribute goods or services for the events) Logo recognition on the College Rush online registration website Recognition on social media pages throughout planning months (twitter, Facebook) Logo and URL link inclusions in two (2) race newsletter (3,500 recipients) Space provided for tent at the Post Race Party to distribute promotional literature or participant give-a-ways (items must be approved by RA Sports Management and Midway Companies 30 days prior to event) Opportunity to insert corporate literature or other promotional items for inclusion in race packets (items must be approved by RA Sports) Announcer recognition at the Start Line and Post-Race Party

7 Yes, I would like to be a partner of the College Rush and participate at the following level: Title Sponsor $25,000 Platinum Sponsor $25,000 Gold Sponsor $10,000 Silver Sponsor $5,000 Bronze Sponsor $2,500 Water Station Sponsor $1,000 Packet Pick-Up $1,000 In-Kind Partner $250 Name of Sponsor/Company: Contact Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Payment is included. Please invoice me at the address above. Please charge my Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Name on Card: Card Number: Exp Date: Code: Billing Address: City: State: Zip Code: I agree to be a corporate partner for the College Rush and fulfill my partnership commitment no later than November 24, Signature: Date Printed Name: **A signed contract must be on file before partnership recognition is given. Please complete this partnership commitment form and send via to Thank you for your participation in the College Rush!**