PURPOSE

First and foremost, we want to ensure ANY and ALL players have an equal opportunity to participate in this sport by providing them with some of the necessary equipment needed to play lacrosse! These funds will mainly go towards getting a standard amount of: helmets, and chest pads. From there we will get additional: gloves, elbow pads, uniforms, sticks, mesh, as well as back stop, practice and game balls. We're estimating these costs to be around: $10K-$12K

Next, we truly are wanting to make this a memorable experience for our players, staff and coaches! So, we plan to use some of this money towards: team meals, pre/post game snacks, player gear or swag, theme game nights and end of year banquet. We're looking to allocate at least: $5K-$8K

Last, we want to #GROWTHEGAME. So, we're wanting to help create interest in the community, by doing camps and clinics (for high school and youth). Again, inviting ALL and ANY to try this amazing sport!

OFFERINGS

1. Sponsor banners (they will provide the graphic), which will go on either, or both, the visitor bleachers and the fence where the fans walk pass and see from the stands. Each banner will be 3x5 and will stay up during the whole season, even in between games (thus will be seen during other sporting events).
2. Company placement on the jumbotron during all home games (8). Each sponsor's image will be displayed on the bottom portion of the screen (below the scoreboard portion) for an equal duration of time and rotated throughout the game. Each sponsor will be given a "shout out" with their image displayed, during every half time of each game and in between quarters.

Pricing (for the season):

1. Banner only == $500
2. Jumbotron == $300
3. Both == $750

We will also accept any amount of Donations, to those who simple want to help, by giving what they can!

BENEFITS

When a company or brand decides to sponsor a high school sports team, it demonstrates that they support youth sports, understand its benefits, and genuinely care about the community. This will assist in developing loyalty amongst the players and parents associated with those teams and a brand. 

1. You will increase brand awareness. This is obviously the number one goal of any advertising campaign, and sponsoring high school sports is a great way to achieve this. By becoming a sponsor of high school sports, your business will gain significant exposure within the entire youth sports market. This market includes: players’ parents, coaches, program organizers, the players themselves, and of course, local fans of the team. It is important to remember that this widespread market is proven to have significant spending power. Banners will be seen by fans of 5 spring sports (girls and boys lacrosse, girls and boys track, and boys soccer), some of which have been around for many years and have solid fan bases.
2. You will be involved with something local. As stated above, high school sports truly involve every member, both young and old, of the community. This gives your business the unique opportunity to be involved at a local level that impacts all demographics. This is sure to leave a positive impression on the people nearest your business. In today’s world, businesses who “think local” are much more well-received by communities as a whole. Businesses who are viewed in this light will be reaping benefits for years to come. This year, you will become ground supporters of a new and exciting high sport in the county and school district.
3. You will tap into a welcomed form of advertising. High school sports are perceived as positive and engaging to all community members, but especially to parents. The bottom line is: Parents love when others show support to their children. Businesses who sponsor high school sports do not have to break down consumer defenses as much as other forms of marketing. Advertising during high school games is welcomed by the community (parents, in particular) because it spotlights the businesses who care about the same things as the general public. Therefore, consumers are more open to these advertisements and do not tune out easily.
4. You will build goodwill. Because high school sports fans have such strong emotional ties, your business can automatically build goodwill and receive love from the community by sponsoring games. When local communities learn that your company understands the impact and importance of high school sports, this will create an emotional tie to your business. It will instill a sense of loyalty in your current customers, as well as in your future prospects. This will greatly strengthen the overall bond between your brand and the community as a whole.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.