2016
Eau Claire Express Marketing & Ticket Guide
Ticket Information Group Ticket Pricing: General Admission - $6/person Reserved Grandstand - $8/person Box Seats - $11/person Fan Deck - $25/person Best Seats in the House Pricing on next page Toppers Pavilion Pricing on next page
Private Fan Deck Areas: Bud Balcony & Shock Top Saloon
Claire Express Sponsors (25Eau Person Minimum)
10th Inning Terrace (75 Person Minimum)
Enjoy a night out with your company or your closest friends on our fan deck! ▶▶ Unlimited food and soda through the end of the 9th inning ▶▶ 4 beer tickets per person to be used through the end of the 9th inning (Additional alcoholic beverages can be
Minimum amount required for deposit on private decks
purchased for $1)
▶▶ Private hospitality area including your choice of keg ▶▶ RCU message board recognition
Rent the Entire Fan Deck:
For our larger sized groups, renting out the entire Fan Deck is a desirable option! Get the entire Fan Deck and all elevated private areas for just one price! The deck holds up to 640 people.
Sunday - Wednesday: $10,000 Thursday - Saturday: $16,000
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Ticket Information Famous Dave’s Best Seats in the House: These seats are exactly what the name says, the Best Seats! ▶▶ Catered food of select menu items served to you as well as general fan deck food and soda ▶▶ 4 beer tickets per person to be used through the end of the 9th inning (Additional alcoholic beverages can be purchased for $1) ▶▶ Private hospitality area including your choice of keg ▶▶ RCU message board recognition ▶▶ Server to help with any of your needs
10 People = $40/person 11-15 people = $35/person 16-20 people = $30/person
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Toppers Pavilion: A treat for everyone. A view from centerfield. And a memory never to be forgotten. ▶▶ Private hospitality area for up to 12 people ▶▶ $50 in Toppers credit to use on a select menu ▶▶ Full service from our fine Express staff ▶▶ Unlimited food and soda (Hot dogs, burgers, and brats) ▶▶ 4 beer tickets per person to be used through the end of the 9th inning (Additional alcoholic beverages can be purchased for $1)
$300/game
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Ticket Information Express Season Tickets: Don’t miss any of the action this season. The same great seat to every regular season game and an ideal way to entertain clients. ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
Up to 42% savings per seat 10% off any merchandise in the team store Concession catering in box seats Select guaranteed giveaways Exclusive invitation to post-season picnic Early entrance up to 15 minutes before gates open
General Admission - $175.00 Reserved Grandstand - $200.00 B o x S e a t s - $250.00 w/ Food & Beverage - $715.00
NEW IN 2016: 5-Game Packs: The best promotions of the season all in one convenient pack! ▶▶ Grandstand tickets to 5 of the biggest promotional nights of the season. (Seats are subject to availability) ▶▶ Food & beverage from the start of the game until the end of the 3rd inning ▶▶ Easy ticket exchange policy! ▶▶ (tickets must be exchanged before date of game)
$45 $145 Value
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Eau Claire Express Sponsorship Guide
Ticket Information VIP Box Seats: This is your box seat experience taken to a whole new level! Enjoy prime seating location right behind home plate with wait service so you never have to stand in line at the concession stand. Enjoy all-you-can-eat food and unlimited fountain soda off a select menu through the 5th inning and 4 alcoholic beverage tickets to be used through the end of the 9th inning!
1-9 Games:
$28 Per Seat / Game
10-19 Games:
$26 Per Seat / Game
20-29 Games:
$24 Per Seat / Game
30-35 Games:
$22 Per Seat / Game
Full Season (36 Games):
$20 Per Seat / Game
Picnic and Menu: Enjoy a picnic on the fan deck prior to the game. ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
Fully customized menu with a la carte items Comfortable seating during picnic ONLY $17/person Picnics start 2-1/2 hours before the game $12 for youth ages 6-12 5 & under are FREE Minimum 25 people, no maximum! Buffet style picnic Reserved seating in our General Admission section
MAIN MENU Choose from 3 of the following sides to go along with your meal:
▶▶ Burgers ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
▶▶ Brats
Potato Salad Coleslaw Mac & Cheese Baked beans
▶▶ Hot Dogs
▶▶ Chips ▶▶ Fruit Salad ▶▶ Cold Pasta Salad
We can accommodate any special food requests and a la carte items are available, just ask your group outing representative. Please give us a 48 hour notice on any food allergies. Picnic will end 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to first pitch and deck will be cleared.
Call 715.839.7788 for More Information
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Sponsorship Opportunities Premium Gameday: Walk-off with this Grand Slam Sponsorship Package. The package includes: ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
Exclusive attention on your gameday 400 general admission tickets Participation in the Ceremonial First Pitch Inclusion in 30,000 pocket schedules Radio promotions Public address announcements Logo placement on Virtual Gameday Program Logo placement on roster insert Logo placement on promotions page of website Logo placement on home page of website on game day Distribution of a pre-approved gate giveaway Logo placement on most giveaways Name recognition on gameday ticket Live 4th inning interview on Mix 98.1FM Company name display on RCU message board
This sponsorship is the most effective way to ensure that fans leave the game knowing as much as you want them to know about your business and your involvement in Eau Claire.
$4,000/game
includes cost of giveaway / enhancement
Possible Giveaway / Enhancement items include: ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
Fireworks Bobbleheads Trading cards Laser show ($5,000/game) Express Hats Umbrella
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Fleece Stocking Hat Wooden Train Whistles Celebrity Appearance Youth Replica Jerseys Draw String Bag Blanket
Average attendance on Premium Gameday Nights over the last 3 years was:
2,340
38% increase in attendance compared to a regular gameday
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Eau Claire Express Sponsorship Guide
Sponsorship Opportunities Regular Gameday: Be a part of the Express gameday experience. Being a gameday sponsor is the perfect way to be in the middle of all the action. The package includes: ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
300 general admission tickets Participation in the Ceremonial First Pitch Inclusion in 30,000 pocket schedules Radio promotions Public address announcements Logo placement on Virtual Gameday Program Logo placement on roster insert Logo placement on promotions page of website Logo placement on home page of website on game day Distribution of a pre-approved gate giveaway item Name recognition on gameday ticket Live 4th inning interview on radio Mix 98.1FM Company name display on RCU message board
$2,000/game
+ the production cost of giveaway / enhancement
Possible Giveaway items include: ▶▶ Coloring Book (Item Count: 200 – approx. $2.15 each) ▶▶ Rally Towels (Item Count: 600 – approx. $1.51 one color) ▶▶ Thunder Sticks (Item Count: 500 – approx. $.90 – $1.37 each) ▶▶ White License Plate Frame (Item Count: 500 – approx. $1.96 each) ▶▶ Team Posters- 8x10 glossy (Item Count: 500+ (approx. $0.75 each)
Average attendance on Regular Game Nights over the last 3 years was:
1,690
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Sponsorship Opportunities Stadium Signage Opportunities: Be featured on the outfield wall. Your name will be seen at all home Express games throughout the season as well as any other events held at Carson Park throughout the summer. ▶▶ Events are held at Carson Park nearly every day in the summer ▶▶ Visible to approximately 100,000 fans per season ▶▶ May be seen in published materials such as broadcasts, news reports, and photographs ▶▶ Fully customizable, colorful billboard
Billboard size options: 6x16 - $3,000 8x32 - $5,000 *Prices do not include cost of production
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Eau Claire Express Sponsorship Guide
Sponsorship Opportunities Out of the Box Marketing Options: ▶▶ Naming rights to the Fan Deck Package - $15,000 ▶▶ Naming Rights to the Box Seat Section - $8,000 ▶▶ Little League Team of the Night sponsorship - $6,500 ▶▶ Naming rights to the 10th Inning Terrace - $6,000 ▶▶ Trix Mascot Sponsorship - $4,000 ▶▶ Naming rights to Kid’s Play Area -$4,000 ▶▶ Step Signage - $3,000 • Signage on 12 step risers in grandstand • Price per row of steps • 4 available rows
▶▶ TV signage - $1,200 ▶▶ Prize Wheel + Cost of Prizes: 25% = $625 • Logo on 4 slots of wheel ▶▶ 30-Second Video Commercial on online streaming broadcast - $500
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*Prices do not include cost of production Trix Mascot Sponsorship
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Little League Team of the Night
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Sponsorship Opportunities On-Field Promotions: Between inning entertainment is one of the great traditions at Eau Claire Express games. Here, the opportunities are endless! ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
Sponsor a game the fans will love Opportunity to provide giveaway to be redeemed at your business Public Address recognition Naming visibility on the RCU message board
1/2 Season - $1,200 Full Season - $2,000
On-field game ideas: ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
Eating Contest Hoola Hoop Toss Pedometer Jump Potato Sack Race Speed Pitch Contest Musical Chairs
Other on-field visibility options: ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
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Changing of the bases Bring water to the Umpires First pitch delivery Field “Drag” team Brushing off the bases
Eau Claire Express Sponsorship Guide
Sponsorship Opportunities Pocket Schedule Advertisements: Our pocket schedule is another prime way to get your company’s name to over 30,000 people in the Chippewa Valley. We distribute these pocket schedules to a wide array of businesses such as restaurants, auto dealers, etc. ▶▶ Be seen by numerous different demographics ▶▶ Customizable advertisement to say what you want people to know ▶▶ Great for promoting a product or service
$600 / Half Panel $1,000 / Full Panel
Foul Ball Sponsorship: During the course of an Eau Claire Express game, numerous foul balls are hit. This is your chance to capitalize on it! ▶▶ Company name/slogan read after a foul ball ▶▶ Customizable with multiple reads per game ▶▶ Great for promoting a product or service
$200/game
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Sponsorship Opportunities Virtual Gameday Program: The virtual media guide and gameday program takes the old game program to a new level! Fans will no longer have to pay to get player information and stats. As a result, your business information will be seen by more eyes than ever before! ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
Year-long visibility on Express website Updated for every home game Advertise for multiple demographics Great for community involvement Ability to give out a promo code for in-store or online coupons
1/8 page - $250 1/4 page - $400 1/2 page - $700
Full Page - $1,100 Inside Cover - $1,500
Express Game Booth Space: Staff a booth before and during an Express game and you will be able to: ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
Display your company logo Engage prospective customers Hand out promotional materials Move to multiple locations around the park Signage not included
$350/game
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Eau Claire Express Sponsorship Guide
Sponsorship Opportunities Radio Advertising: All 72 of the Eau Claire Express games are broadcast on Mix 98.1 FM. ▶▶ 60, 30, or 15 - second ads featured on all of our games ▶▶ Station reach of up to 45 miles from Eau Claire ▶▶ Pre and Post - game sponsorships The radio is an effective way to reach a large audience and promote your business in the Chippewa Valley. ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶ ▶▶
15-second ad - $300 30-second ad - $500 60-second ad- $800 Broadcast Booth (w/ signage) - $1,500 ▶▶ Call to the Bullpen - $750 ▶▶ Pre-Game Interview - $500 ▶▶ Starting Lineups - $500
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Defensive Alignment - $500 This Date in Baseball - $500 League Scoreboard - $500 Time of Game - $300 Rain Delays - $200 Sponsor of Weekly Radio Show (Sports Radio 1400) -$1,000
Production Requirements: Commercials can be produced by iHeart Media, but scripts must be submitted to bstark@eauclaireexpress.com by April 15, 2016. If a spot is already produced, it can be sent in mp3 format and emailed to bstark@eauclaireexpress.com.
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Special Events at Carson Park WEDDINGS
BACHELOR/ BACHELORETTE PARTIES
ANNIVERSARIES
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Eau Claire Express Sponsorship Guide
Special Events at Carson Park CORPORATE OUTINGS
BIRTHDAYS PRIVATE PICNICS
AND MUCH MORE!... Call 715.839.7788 for More Information
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Fun That’s Off the Trax!!
Eau Claire Express Baseball 102 E. Grand Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701 715.839.7788