Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities

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1 Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities Dana Clements Athletics & Recreation Department, (902) Women s Basketball 2015 AUS Champions Huskies Fans Women s Curling 2015 AUS Champions Intramurals

2 Saint Mary s University Athletics Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities 2 Your World Begins Here Saint Mary s, founded in 1802, provides a highly integrated and personalized learning environment across diverse fields of study. Saint Mary s consistently receives high marks in national surveys of Canadian universities in magazines such as Maclean s and Canadian Business. The nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty is comprised of award winning teachers and a dynamic combination of new and established scholars who offer opportunities for individualized interaction with students and involvement in their research. At Saint Mary s every student has opportunities for individualized faculty/student interaction, involvement in faculty research, and international experiences.

3 Saint Mary s University Athletics Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities 3 Today s Saint Mary s The Sobey School of Business is Atlantic Canada s leading business school and the only university in Eastern Canada to offer a PhD program in Business Administration Management. Saint Mary s has a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty, with a diverse range of programs. Science Faculty is widely known for its cuttingedge research and commitment to students both in the classroom and research activity. The University s programs promote critical thinking while developing and strengthening core competencies. Research at Saint Mary s is supported by state of the art research equipment including the only Observatory in the region, and the region s only Environmental Science and Ecosystem Remediation Centre. Saint Mary s was recently granted funds for high performance computers and visualization tools that will make the University s Institute for Computing Science second to none in Canada. The University awards more than $3 million in scholarships and bursaries each year. An internationalized campus, Saint Mary s is home to over 8500 students. That includes students from more than 80 countries. Saint Mary s has forged formal links in more than 35 countries around the world. The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Centre at the University offers year-round orientation programs. Saint Mary s has a number of Centres of Excellence. They include The CN Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, The Atlantic Centre for Ethics and Public Affairs (ACEPA), The Community-Based Environmental Monitoring Network, and the Centre for the Study of Sport and Community Health. The University is also a global pioneer in making education accessible to all students. Special programs are available through the Atlantic Centre of Research, Access, and Support for Students with Disabilities, including the Liberated Learning Project, a $1.2-million project that utilizes voice-activated computer technology to deliver classroom lectures. The Centre is the only facility of its kind in Atlantic Canada. The Atrium Complex houses a Global Learning Commons, teaching space, study space, Computational Science Research space and offices plus an interior bio-wall and green roof. The Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness enables Saint Mary s University to lead the way in providing a facility for the total well-being of its students and the University community. The Centre includes the Centre for the Study of Sport and Health, expanded physiotherapy clinic, integrated wellness space, Community Studios, classroom and seminar space, pro-shop and offices.

4 Saint Mary s University Athletics Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities 4 Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax Fast Facts: Founded in 1749 Population 390,096* Largest city in Atlantic Canada City encompasses a diverse geographic area that is larger than the province of PEI *Statistics Canada 2011 Census Huskies Local Impact Over 35,000 spectators annually attend Huskies athletic events Huskies Athletics has over 350 varsity athletes, coaches & staff Annually host over 87 visiting varsity teams made up of over 2500 athletes and coaches Extensive local television, radio & print media coverage Over 23,000 visitors attend special events on campus

5 Saint Mary s University Athletics Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities 5 Department of Athletics & Recreation The Huskies varsity sports teams have a history of excellence in university athletic competition, winning: 91 Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Championships 8 Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Championships Whether it be on the ice, track, field, or court, the University s 11 varsity teams make their mark in Canadian University Sport. Many Saint Mary s varsity athletes have won leading regional and national athletic awards while achieving academic excellence. The University offers club sports programs in Men s Baseball, Lacrosse and Rugby; Co-ed Karate, Curling, Equestrian, Sailing, Dance and Cheerleading plus Women s Field Hockey Team. The Intramural program offers 17 sports in competitive and recreational leagues throughout the year to over 2000 students. The Department of Athletics & Recreation facilities includes the Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness, Huskies Stadium and the Alumni Arena. Legions of students and fans from across the province flock to Huskies Stadium in the thousands to cheer on the Huskies teams. Did you know that Saint Mary s competes in 11 varsity sports Over 325 student-athletes play varsity sports Over 2000 students compete in intramural sports Over 250 students play for 10 Club teams Over 6200 members at SMUfit Over 50% of the SMU student body are members at SMUfit Over 35,000 fans attended Saint Mary s games each season. SMU students make up 25% of this total. Over 2500 children (ages 4-16) participate in our Jr. Huskies Camp programs The Huskies colours are maroon & white

6 Saint Mary s University Athletics Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities 6 Sponsor Partner Program The Sponsor Partner Program is a sponsor focused business structure centered on the excellence that is the Department of Athletics & Recreation at Saint Mary s University. The hallmark of Saint Mary s University has been responsible stewardship of its resources as well as the ability to work closely and effectively with partners who share in its vision, who are committed to that vision, and who have shown leadership in embracing new opportunities. Saint Mary s University is particularly proud of the relationship it enjoys with the corporate sector. These relationships are important not just to Saint Mary s and its students but also to our province and our country. The Following are the key partner benefits of the Saint Mary s University Sponsor Partner Program: Inclusion in a limited Partnership group. Exclusive association with one of Canada s leading academic and athletic university institutions. Association with over 200 years of tradition. Full time staff resource committed to Sponsor Partner deliverables and assistance with Sponsor Partner leveraging initiatives. Professionally designed Sponsor Partner Program architecture ensuring clear delineation of Sponsor Partner Program levels. Complete internal commitment to be Sponsor Partner focused. We are seeking your support and commitment to the vision for Saint Mary s University. Our track record of stewardship, fiscal responsibility, and accountability has allowed us to grow and to enjoy a history of success in the classroom, in the research conducted by our faculty, and in our varsity programs. We are also committed to developing programs and activities that will support the creation of a healthier lifestyle for Nova Scotians.

7 Saint Mary s University Athletics Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities 7 Opportunities & Benefits Huskies Athletics offers many unique opportunities and benefits through our Sponsors Partner Program Exclusivity within your product category Signage Opportunities Print Material advertising and logo Web site presence Logo on our media advertising Game Day Benefits In Game Promotions On-site Promotions Branding & Sampling Opportunities Public Relations Activties Special Events Corporate & Group Hosting Connect with our Intramurals & Recreation Program participants Connect with our Jr. Huskies Camp participants Varsity Club & Fitness Centre Memberships