SAULT UNITED FOOTBALL ACADEMY. Sponsor Package. Sponsorship Opportunities

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1 Sponsor Package Sponsorship Opportunities

2 SUFA wants you as a Community Partner. We need your support. SUFA is a community based Professional Soccer Academy. We are dedicated to developing young soccer players to their full potential. We are player focused. We have a qualified staff, dedicated to professional development. We have a Long Term Player Development Model. Jenni Richardson (L) and Daniella Febbraro (R) - Accaepted onto Bryst Women s U-19 team. Both girls playing in Baltimore Showcase Tournament in November 2012 We thank you for taking an interest in our program. At the back of this package is a resource paper that provides much more detailed information. Our web site covers a great deal of information regarding all aspects of the Academy. SUFA is comprised of a group of committed soccer people, with extensive playing and coaching background. Our approach is professional and we are serious about developing young soccer players. To run such an enterprise requires an investment of time, people, resources and investment.

3 SAULT UNITED FOOTBALL ACADEMY Can You Help? We are asking for your support to enable us to help all aspiring young soccer players achieve their dreams. The cost for this program will be significant and we wish to keep the cost for players and families down to the minimum, so everyone can take part. The higher our youth go, the higher the cost will go. We are looking for sponsorship at various levels. Training available for boys and girls. Chris Howe (Junior Thunderbirds) Why Become A Sponsor? You are supporting our youth. Supporting excellence in sport achievement. Helping to provide opportunities for children. Promoting the community our players will travel Advertising to a growing audience. Your brand exposed on program material, shirts and on our web site. Academy group at Press Conference with Bryst President (Gary Miller) right. Bill Howe - SUFA President SUFA Academy 2012

4 We need to cover a variety of costs. What We (Academy) Need? Field costs (WECC) approximately $32,000 this fall and winter Training and coaching equipment approximately $1,200. Items for players (T-shirts & balls - $10.00 per child) approximately - $1,500 Coaching costs (Certification support clothing resource material ($3,000 app) Mentorship program with Bryst for our coaches approximately $2,500 Administrative support (computers, software and staff salary) approximately $5,000 Marketing (materials, printing, ad space, promotional items) approximately $3,000. Travel to Bryst Academy (players and coaches) approximately $7,000 Competition (unknown as yet dependent on enrolment numbers? Coaching (staff costs) TBD based on overall revenue. As you can see, there are considerable costs to running a Professional Soccer Academy. We cannot cover this through player registrations alone. Your help is needed to make this an affordable reality for families. Academy U-12 girls at Bryst Academy training in Toronto.

5 What Do You Get? We feel this arrangement should be mutually beneficial. We would like to believe you stand to gain as much as the players and families do. The Academy will provide the opportunity for our families to experience your brand, 12 months of the year. There are numerous options available depending on what level of support you are able to provide. We have listed these options further in the package. We are looking for organizations that want to assist the youth of our city. You will be connected with our players and families. We are open to hosting soccer day parties for your staff and their families and to use and promote your organization wherever possible. The Academy has been and will continue to be visible in our city and in the media spotlight often. We are open to suggestions regarding how you would like to be branded within our Academy. We see the Academy growing each year and we have a high level of returning customers. We would like you to become a part of our team. Academy Staff coach Luis Lima (recent Pre-B License coach) Success Our Academy will be built around success. We have achieved a great deal already. A number of our players have gone on to make Academy teams with Bryst and others have been accepted into their top programs. We also have players trying out at the Provincial team program. In addition, our coaches (three) have begun the certification program at the Provincial level and have all passed. More will be attending this year. We determine success by individual goals. We want all players and coaches to improve.

6 What We Stand For? 1. Passion for the game and learning. 2. Taking charge we want all players and coaches to take responsibiiity. 3. Fun It MUST be fun! We believe that learning should be challenging and beneficial. 4. Friendship We want everyone to learn that involvement can bring lasting friendships. First training session at the new WECC in April of 2012 The Partnership Options 1. Official Academy Partner - GOLD (1 of 2) - $10, Official Academy Supporter SILVER (1 of 5) - $ 5, Official Academy Program Partner BRONZE (1 of 5) - $ 3,000 Below is a list of specific Programs requiring sponsorship 1. Kicks4Kids 2. Junior Thunderbirds 3. Goalkeeper Program 4. Coaching Development 5. Summer Camps Teams SUFA will be adding teams this year and will be looking for individual team sponsors. These will be announced as we go forward. If you would be interested in sponsoring a team for indoor or outdoor competition, please contact us. In addition, players from the Academy will be looking for Individual sponsors.

7 Sponsorship Categories Official Academy Partner GOLD (1 of 2) - $10,000 Strong brand profile on all general marketing and collateral materials. Banners, Flyers, brochures, etc. Season Sponsor Indoor/Outdoor Programs Pick one of two Name or logo printed on all marketing gear (Jackets bags etc.) Acknowledgement on the SUFA web site (banner on the top of the website) Opportunity for one annual promotion Invitations to all SUFA events, including the player banquet. Opportunity to request that SUFA run a soccer related workshop for employees (families). Official Academy Supporter SILVER (1 of 5) - $5,000 Strong brand profile on all general marketing and collateral materials. Flyers, brochures, etc. Naming sponsor of Elite Training or High Performance Training (Logo screened T-Shirts) Acknowledgement on the SUFA web site (bar) Opportunity for one annual promotion Invitations to all SUFA events, including the player banquet. Opportunity to request that SUFA run a soccer related workshop for employees (families). Official Program Partner BRONZE (1 of 5) - $3,000 Strong brand profile on all general marketing and collateral materials. Flyers, brochures, etc. Naming sponsor of Elite Training or High Performance Training (Logo screened T-Shirts) Opportunity for one annual promotion Opportunity to request that SUFA run a soccer related workshop for employees (families). The Process Please contact us regarding your potential interest. Once confirmed we will complete and sign the contract. Please supply us with any artwork you wish to use. You will receive a schedule of program activities.