DISCIPLINE GET IT DONE GET IT DONE GET IT DONE DEDICATION DO IT RIGHT DO IT RIGHT DO IT RIGHT
DETERMINATION DO NOT QUIT DO NOT QUIT DO NOT QUIT
DEVELOPMENT DO IT BETTER DO IT BETTER DO IT BETTER Positively Impacting Youth Through Sports Participation Since 1999
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ABOUT PURPOSE
An organization dedicated to improving the knowledge base and skill level of all participants as it relates to sports activities. Those activities include baseball, basketball, football, track and volleyball. Our program is designed to teach not only background and history of each game, but also to incorporate the benefits of sportsmanship and behavioral management. A comprehensive health and fitness regimen is also included. AirJam Sports is a community-based organization that allows accessibility to the community at large. AirJam Sports has collaborated in programs with Fort Worth ISD, G.I Soldiers
(Dallas Based Non-Profit Program), MADD (Mother Against Drunk Driving), Fort Worth ISD Fine Arts Program and City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department and others Cultural activities will include field trips to sports and nonsports oriented venues. Our Mission: To create a positive environment for “at-risk� youth from diverse communities that will enrich their lives through a variety of educational, cultural, and sports opportunities.
GOALS
To develop character, Leadership, To promote team unity, To enhance self-discipline, To develop sportsmanship, and To foster strong morals and values in our youth.
DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Youth will learn proper athletic training, individual sport skills, and nutritional awareness. These skills will enhance their overall athletic performance and promote leadership, teamwork, and athletic achievements.
IMPACT
AirJam Sports is designed to positively impact youth through participation in sports. This includes: Camps, Leagues, Clinics and Tournaments & Special Events.
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WHAT WE DO We manage 18 daily camps during the summer and 7 one-week camps. We do several different sports camps, clinics, and tournaments such as baseball, basketball, football, track, and volleyball. We’re in the midst of doing several collaborations with other sports companies to enhance our stay in the communities eyes here in the near future. PARTICIPANTS: 1,500
Serving youth ages 7 – 18, we offer specialized training in sport techniques, up to 20 youth per session. Additionally, we host skills competitions for dribbling and shooting prowess. These contests will test an individuals basketball skills in key areas as well as his/her competitive spirit. Our goal is to provide a dynamic opportunity for young boys and girls to develop their skills and their love of the game of basketball across the world. PARTICIPANTS: 1,000
In 1996 we started the best summer leagues and partnered with the City of Fort Worth in the mid-90s to give young people a positive environment to succeed without the threat of violence. Our league attendance has grown in abundance over the years, especially on Sunday afternoons where teams are located at one gym (Texas Wesleyan University and University of Texas at Arlington). The Top Gun Pro-Am serves adults 17 – 45 and the Hot Shot League is for youth ages 5 – 12. PARTICIPANTS: 8,000
AirJam youth tournaments will serve ages 7 – 18 via 15+ tournaments starting in November and ending in July 2010. In addition to providing exposure, tournaments motivate players ,parents, coaches and businesses in the area to give back and look forward for this annual event. This tournament will be NCAA sanctioned which will allow major Division I coaches to attend. PARTICIPANTS: 10,000
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APPROACH THE FOUR
OF SUCCESS
DISCIPLINE Discipline is a main focus when we start any AirJam Sports event or program. It sets the tone of teaching and learning rules of authority.
DEDICATION Dedication is vital for the sole purpose of the individual knowing he or she is doing this for themselves and no one else.
DETERMINATION Determination hones the mental stability of the participant to prepare them for real results - good and bad.
DEVELOPMENT The first three Ds create a step toward improvement, which develops youth to grow in learning on and off the court.
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U.E.S non-profit youth development program Mission:
To inspire youth utilizing their mind, body, and soul by giving them the necessary tools for life through sports education; thus creating a successful path to become a positive influence in their community.
Organizational Scope:
Unlimited Education & Sports (U.E.S.) is a non-profit 501c-3 organization consisting of several programs:
MASH: Mentoring Athletes Serving Hope ACHIEVE: Ambition Can Help Inspire Everyone’s Victory in Education (Life Skills) ASAP: After School Athletic Program PATHE: Preparing Academically Toward Higher Education SNACK: Social Needs Assistance Community Kids
About Unlimited Education & Sports: U.E.S. was developed to improve the lives of at-risk youth. U.E.S. is a 501C-3 nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing social, academic, and cultural development of at-risk youth in the North Texas Region. Established by a former Texas Christian University student athlete; U.E.S. recognizes the important role sports can play in students’ mental and physical development.
The U.E.S. board has experience in the areas of education, finance, child development and youth recreation programs. U.E.S. succeeds in using a youngster’s natural desire to participate in sports as a platform for reinforcing positive behaviors in academic achievement, and good citizenship activities. Since 1999 U.E.S. has worked in conjunction with Fort Worth ISD School Sites, Boy and Girl Scouts of America and the Man Made Mentoring Program. The U.E.S vision statement is as follows: to give youth a head start in sports education, promoting healthy kids as well as improving their chances of obtaining a higher level of education. This organization strives for excellence to improve our youth by instilling good morals and values that would be used as stepping stones throughout their lives. Since its start in 1999, U.E.S. has served over 5,000 youth. In addition to partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth, we have collaborated with the Boy Scouts of America in their fundraising efforts at Fright Night at Six Flags held in October. The future of U.E.S. is bright with potential collaborations with local school districts (34 school districts within two counties), City of Dallas other non-profits, and several Fortune 500 companies.
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PARTNER OVERVIEW We’re in the community, on the court, off the court and where it matters most. AirJam Sports has always maintained great relationships with supporting organizations, sponsors and partners to service the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Here’s a snapshot of what we’re doing and how you can get involved.
Special Events
• Brand your product or service at each of our tournaments, clinics and events to reach over 20K attendees • Get access to b-ball tournaments and specials partner’s seating
Online
•Inclusion on our company and tournament websites •E-blasts to local DFW audience • Online event listings in DFW media
Grassroots
• Inclusion on printed fliers distributed in DFW market •Opportunity to have brand message on back
Radio
• Radio PSAs submitted to local hit, urban and sports stations •Sponsor product/service giveaways thru station • Partnerships with relevant stations to increase event attendance
On-site
• Sampling , product displays & vendor tables • In-venue banners & signage •Distribution of approved marketing materials
Media Outreach
• Press blitz to local media for event coverage and follow-up • Updates posted on top news sites and included on Google, Yahoo, AOL, etc.
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PARTNER PACKAGES There are 3 levels of sponsorship designed to benefit your brand and the audience you wish to target. We would like to invite you to be a sponsor and reap these benefits. Each package includes the opportunity to promote brand to key consumers in various ways including print, radio, on-site presence, banners, printed marketing materials, online marketing resources, press releases and more. We are so certain your participation as a sponsor will be a mutually beneficial and worthwhile decision that we look forward to having you join our growing list of sponsors & partners.
GOLD LEVEL
•Presented as sponsor/partner at each AirJam community event for 2009 season and banner displayed prominently inside facilities. • Official press release announcing company as AirJam sponsor to 300+ news organizations. •Brand logo and advertisement on back of AirJam promotional fliers for key events. (Quantity TBD) •Listing in :30 radio PSAs •Product sampling or demonstration on-site along with distribution of materials. •Inclusion on AirJam website as Gold sponsor
INVESTMENT: $5,000
SILVER LEVEL
•Brand logo and advertisement on back of AirJam promotional fliers for key events. (Quantity TBD) •Listing in :30 radio PSAs •Product sampling or demonstration on-site along with distribution of materials. •Inclusion on AirJam website as sponsor
INVESTMENT: $2,500
BRONZE LEVEL
•Listing in :30 radio PSAs •Product sampling or demonstration on-site at 2 AirJam events along with distribution of materials. •Inclusion on AirJam website as sponsor
INVESTMENT: $500
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PARTNER ININ-KIND PACKAGES Additionally, we offer opportunities for businesses and organizations to support our non-profit efforts by making tax deductible donations to U.E.S. – our non-profit division. Your support helps U.E.S. provide quality services to local Dallas and Fort Worth youth and prepare them to be the leaders of tomorrow. We have several suggested support categories:
Athletic Equipment:
basketballs, volleyballs, volleyball nets, storage sheds, soccer goals, soccer balls, soccer cleats, baseballs, softballs, mitts, and footballs
Clothing:
ball bags, uniforms, youth and adult size t-shirts, polo shirts for coaches, fleece pullovers for coaches
Technology:
video camera, digital camera, stereo system, DVD player, new computers, new color printers
Educational:
children's books, arts & crafts supplies, board games, computer games
Food:
catering for banquets, boxed lunches
Services:
introductions to professional athletes, printing services, grant writing, newsletter design/graphic artist, game site volunteers, transportation/buses
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OUR TEAM My name is Kelvin Crawford. I am the vision and driving force behind “AirJam” Sports, which is a forprofit organization, and Unlimited Education & Sports, a non-profit organization. My philosophy is that every child, no matter of age, race, gender, family composition, income, or community, must be guaranteed the opportunity for a successful start in education and sports. I graduated from Texas Christian University in 1991 with a BS in Criminal Justice. I began my career in sports and recreation during high school, where I worked as a recreational counselor at our local YMCA. I also graduated from high school with a full scholarship to Mississippi County Community College, located in Blytheville, AR. I have received many awards and honors in recognition of my skills, i.e. (full scholarships, several accolades, and MVP), just to
name a few. I had the pleasure of coaching at some of the best Basketball Camps in America, as well as coaching with Jason Kidd . Overall, I have put in over 20+ years of providing services for youths, parents, communities, and a variety of well-known organizations such as Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth, Man-Made Mentoring program(2001), FWISD (2001-2002), G.I. Soldiers (2001 – Present), Southeast YMCA(2002) and M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving – 2004) Sincerely, Kelvin Crawford CEO/Founder AirJam Sports Academy Inc. / Unlimited Education & Sports
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Partnership Registration YES! WE WISH TO BE A PART OF THE GAME! SPONSOR LEVELS (PLEASE SELECT LEVEL) GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000 SILVER SPONSOR- $2,500 BRONZE SPONSOR - $500 IN-KIND/COMMUNITY – AS NEGOTIATED SPONSOR INFORMATION Company Name (as it will appear publicly): Contact person: Address, City, State, Zip: Phone:
Facsimile:
E-mail: Signature: METHOD OF PAYMENT
*CHECK PAYMENT A check for $______________ is enclosed, payable to AirJam Sports, Academy Inc. Check Number: _________________________ Please Invoice (Due and payable within 7 business days) If address is different than above, please include: *PAYMENT TERMS (if applicable) Installments: ____________________ Amounts: _______ Paid in Full Date: *IN-KIND/COMMUNITY (if applicable) Value of in-Kind Investments: ___________________ Other terms mutually agreed upon: Please mail to: The Parker Marketing Group // info@theparkmark.com ATTN: Adrian Parker 5303 N. MacArthur Blvd # 3006 Irving, TX 75038
www.airjamsportsinc.com
Kelvin Crawford
AirJam Sports Academy Inc. 2801 Miller Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76105 Business: (817) 312 – 4113 Fax: (817) 531 - 0176 www.airjamsportsinc.com info@airjamsportsinc.com
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