SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Move to the BIG EAST Creighton University accepted an invitation to join the BIG EAST Conference on March 20, 2013. Team competition began with the 2013-14 academic year. “We see this new partnership enhancing the visibility of the University through increased national media exposure. This will positively impact our athletic programs, recruitment of students and faculty, and cultivation of additional philanthropic opportunities.” - Rev. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., President “I must say this has been a very collegial and healthy process. With the many great accomplishments that Creighton Athletics has achieved over a very long period of time and our current sustained success, I am confident this opportunity will result in Creighton becoming even more relevant in Division I athletics.” - Bruce Rasmussen, Athletic Director
Creighton University Located in Omaha, Neb., Creighton University is the top-rated private university in the midwest. Nationallyrecognized for providing a challenging and balanced educational experience, the University offers a rigorous academic agenda with a broad range of disciplines, providing more than 7,700 undergraduate, graduate and professional students with degree programs that emphasize education of the whole person -- academically, socially and spiritually. Founded in 1878 and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, Creighton is a vibrant and diverse learning community.
2013-14 Highlights Entering the spring season•Creighton finished second in the BIG EAST regular-season standings in both volleyball and men’s basketball. •27th straight school year with at least one NCAA Tournament team. •Creighton earned NCAA Tournament victories in both volleyball and men’s basketball. •Creighton men’s soccer made the NCAA Tournament for the 21st time in the last 22 years. •Creighton student-athletes earned a 3.33 GPA in the Fall of 2013. •Creighton is one of four teams with a men’s basketball postseason win in each of the last seven seasons.
For more than 130 years, through teaching, research and patient care, Creighton University has been dedicated to academic preeminence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. Our goal always has been to inspire our students to lead lives of purpose. Today, Creighton’s mission is more vital and vibrant than ever. Creighton Athletics offers advertising opportunities for the following sports: men’s & women’s basketball, men’s & women’s soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball.
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NCAA Tournament Appearances
National Exposure Creighton’s move to the BIG EAST Conference has brought unprecedented coverage to both the university and athletic programs. Fox Sports 1 is the official televeision home of the BIG EAST Conference. In 2013-14 every regular season home game was televised to a nationwide audience, a program first. Bluejay games aired on Fox, CBS, and the ESPN family of networks.
Creighton Volleyball 2013 NCAA Tournament
Doug McDermott 2013-14 National Player of the Year
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
BUTLER UNIVERSITY
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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
2014-15 Men’s Basketball Jaybacker and Season Ticket Information Options 1 through 6 - Subject to Availability
CenturyLink Center Omaha
Season Ticket Prices Option 1 Season Tickets - $460 Per Seat
•Large, padded seat in the lower bowl between the baskets opposite the team benches. •At-your-seat waiter/waitress service during games. •Access to the arena’s Lexus Club before, during and after games.
Option 2 Season Tickets - $775 Per Seat
•Large, padded seat with the comfortability and space of table seating between the baskets either directly behind the team benches or opposite the team benches. •At-your-seat waiter/waitress service during games (east side only). •Access to the arena’s Lexus Club before, during and after games (east side only).
17,896 Attendance Average - 5th in NCAA
Option 3 Season Tickets - $460 Per Seat •Large, padded seat in the lower bowl between the baskets on the same side as the team benches.
Option 4 Season Tickets - $425 Per Seat
Lexus Club
•Large, padded seat in the lower bowl either behind the south basket or just off the end of the floor on both sides of the arena.
Option 5 Season Tickets - $425 Per Seat
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Option 6 Season Tickets - $375 Per Seat
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•Large, padded seat in the lower bowl behind the baskets or a large, padded seat in the upper bowl mezzanine level.
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Option 7 Youth Tickets - $140 Per Seat
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Option 7 Season Tickets - $210 Per Seat
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* Options 1 through 6 require a tax-deductible Jaybacker donation in addition to the cost of the season ticket *
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Courtside Signage Courtside, highly visible display panels with full-color graphic capabilities. Sponsor artwork is displayed in one-minute intervals throughout the game. Sponsor is responsible for creating artwork for the courtside signage. • OPTION 1 (Red, blue, yellow and green rotators) • OPTION 2 (Red rotators + blue, yellow or green rotator) • OPTION 3 (Red rotators only) • OPTION 4 (Blue, yellow and green rotators)
Video PA Matrix Panel
Public Address Opportunities
• OPTION 5 (Blue, yellow or green rotator) Creighton Bench
TELEVISION SIDE
VIDEO PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:
One video public address announcement for exhibition and regular season home games. During the announcement, your company logo or graphic will be displayed on the matrix panels (shown above) while a 15-second company slogan or message is read aloud as a public address announcement. Only cash sponsorships guaranteed to run in-game.
Visitor Bench
PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:
One 15-second public address announcement for exhibition and regular season home games. Only cash sponsorships guaranteed to run in-game.
Season Ticket Advertising SEASON TICKET BACKS: SEASON TICKET BOOK AD: (Cash Only)
Courtside Display Panel
A color advertisement in the season ticket booklet, received by all men’s basketball season ticket holders. • Inside front or inside back cover • Full-page (8.5 x 11 in.) • Half-page (8.5 x 5.5 in.)
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Game Program Advertising
Specialty Sponsorships
Game programs are sold at regular season home games. Acceptable file formats are .EPS, .TIF, .JPEG, or .PDF.
COURT NAME RIGHTS: (Sold)
Your company will receive title rights to the court. Includes prominent logo display on court, corporate listing on event calendars, and recognition during television and radio broadcasts.
Creighton’s official color is CMYK color model C: 100, M: 65, Y: 3, K: 18.
Color Advertisements: (full-page only, 7.5 x 10 in) • Back cover
INTERVIEW BACKDROP:
Your company’s logo prominently displayed on the backdrop for postgame coaches and players interviews for regular season home games. Sponsor responsible for production costs.
• Inside back cover • Inside front cover • Full-page (7.5 x 10 in.)
BASKET STANDARDS:
• Roster-scorekeeping page
Your company’s logo prominently displayed on the padded area below both goals. Sponsor responsible for production and installation costs.
(Two 2.25 x 16.5 inch advertisements above and below the two middle pages)
Black and White Advertisements: • Full-page (7.5 x 10 in.)
GOAL SUPPORT PADDING:
• Half-page (7.5 x 5 in.)
Your company’s logo prominently displayed on the padded area behind both goals. Sponsor responsible for production and installation costs.
• Quarter-page (3.5 x 5 in.) Program Insert: A full-page (8.5 x 11 in.) flyer inserted into the game program. Inserts designed, produced and delivered by sponsor 24 hours before tip-off.
HALFTIME CONTEST:
Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the halftime intermission, and will have the opportunity to design a halftime contest that is approved by Creighton University. Includes courtside signage recognition, public address announcements and company logo on the video board.
Single-Game Sponsorships TIER 1 SPONSORSHIP:
TIMEOUT SPONSORSHIP:
• 150 reserved tickets (100 in Section 113, 50 in Section 213) • 10 reserved parking stalls • 2 public address announcements accompanied by your company’s logo on the video board • 2 guest coaches for the game – coaches may sit behind the Creighton bench during the game; guest coaches will also receive a pre-game public address introduction with video display • Company logo on the front cover of game program • 1 three-minute live or pre-recorded radio interview of company designate
During a timeout your company will sponsor a contest or giveaway (conducted on the court or video board) that is approved by Creighton University. Includes public address announcements and logo on the video board. Sponsor is responsible for providing all prize giveaway items.
PROMOTION SPONSOR:
Design and sponsor a promotion that will run during a portion of a timeout in the first or second half (i.e. Fan of the Game).
PREGAME FEATURED PLAYER:
Includes a pregame public address announcement and logo on the video board during the naming of the featured player of the game, recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
TIER 2 SPONSORSHIP: • 50 upper-bowl reserved tickets • 1 public address announcement accompanied by your company’s logo on the video board
POSTGAME PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Includes a postgame public address announcement and logo on the video board during the naming of the player of the game, recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
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• Post-game interview With 30-second adjacent commercial Without 30-second adjacent commercial
Radio Sponsorships
MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME BROADCASTS:
Exhibition, regular season and post-season men’s basketball game broadcasts on KOZN Radio 1620 AM The Zone and 1620thezone.com.
$3,250.00 $2,250.00
Note: 90 word limit for 30-second commercials.
• (1) One 30-second commercial • In-game live 10-second drop-in • Open/close credits
GAME BROADCAST TITLE SPONSORSHIPS:
Exhibition, regular season and post-season men’s basketball game broadcasts on KOZN Radio 1620 AM The Zone and 1620thezone.com. • Pre-game show Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
CREIGHTON SPORTS HOUR SPONSORSHIPS:
Up to 25 shows broadcasted on KOZN Radio 1620 AM The Zone and 1620thezone.com on a weeknight from 5-6 p.m. (November - March).
• Halftime show Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials • Post-game show Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• CU Sports Hour title sponsorship
• Creighton Sports Trivia Includes two in-game, live drop-ins and two 30-second commercials (one per half)
• Trivia question title sponsorship Includes (1) one 30-second commercial during show
• Starting Lineups With 30-second adjacent commercial Without 30-second adjacent commercial
• (3) Three 30-second commercials • (2) Two 30-second commercials • (1) One 30-second commercial
• Coach’s corner With 30-second adjacent commercial Without 30-second adjacent commercial
• Open/close credits
CREIGHTON ATHLETICS UPDATE:
• Final statistics With 30-second adjacent commercial Without 30-second adjacent commercial
Twice daily 60-second Creighton University Athletics Update that runs during the morning and afternoon commute Monday through Friday on KOZN Radio 1620 AM The Zone and 1620thezone.com (November - March).
• Player of the game With 30-second adjacent commercial Without 30-second adjacent commercial
• Title sponsorship
• Standout statistic of the game With 30-second adjacent commercial Without 30-second adjacent commercial • Halftime interview With 30-second adjacent commercial Without 30-second adjacent commercial
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Public Address Opportunities
Morrison Stadium
PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:
One public address announcement for exhibition and regular season men’s and women’s home games.
Single-Game Sponsorships TIER 1 SPONSORSHIP:
• 36 reserved tickets in upper level south outdoor patio • Full access to indoor hospitality area and south outdoor patio • 2 public address announcements Men’s soccer game Women’s soccer game
Morrison Stadium Signage
TIER 2 SPONSORSHIP:
Five-year commitment One-year commitment Your company will have a major signage presence at Morrison Stadium. Sponsor is responsible for all artwork and production costs associated with signage. Sponsorship package includes:
Title Sponsorship
• 30 grandstand reserved tickets • 1 public address announcement Men’s soccer game Women’s soccer game
MAJOR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE:
TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP:
• Highly visible, back-lit scoreboard signage (shown above) with your company’s logo or message on a 9 x 8 ft. panel adjacent to video board or 18 x 4 ft. panel below the video board
Sponsor a regular season tournament for the men’s or women’s soccer team. Tournament sponsorship package includes: • 200 general admission tickets to each tournament game
Artwork, production and installation
• A midfield introduction of company designate(s)
• One 3 x 20 ft. sign on the retaining wall surrounding the playing surface (shown at right)
• 2 public address announcements • Giveaway opportunity at the main gate Title Sponsorship Pricing:
Artwork, production and installation
• Four grandstand reserved season tickets for men’s and women’s soccer games
Men’s soccer tournament Women’s soccer tournament
RETAINING WALL SIGNAGE ONLY:
Family Fun Zone
One 3 x 20 ft. sign located on the retaining wall surrounding the playing surface (shown at right).
SPONSORSHIP:
Artwork, production and installation
Official sponsor of the Family Fun Zone prior to selected regular season men’s soccer home games, and additional events as scheduled by Creighton Athletics. Sponsorship inludes: • Mutually agreed upon naming rights, prominent signage (to be provided by sponsor), pre-game public address recognition, and inclusion in applicable print materials when controlled by Creighton Athletics.
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Specialty Sponsorships
GOAL SPONSOR:
A public address announcement following every goal scored by Creighton, recognizing your company as the official sponsor. • Men’s soccer • Women’s soccer
GAME BALL DELIVERY SPONSOR:
A company affiliate will have the opportunity to deliver the official game ball before the game while a company slogan is read aloud. Includes public address announcement. • Men’s soccer • Women’s soccer
PROMOTION SPONSOR:
Design and sponsor a promotion during the game that is approved by Creighton University (i.e. Rowdy Row, Fan of the Game). • Men’s soccer • Women’s soccer
FEATURED PLAYER OF THE GAME:
A public address announcement prior to exhibition and regular season home games, naming the featured player of the game and recognizing your company as the official sponsor. • Men’s soccer • Women’s soccer
ATTENDANCE SPONSOR:
Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the attendance figure at home games. Includes a public address announcement. • Men’s soccer • Women’s soccer
INTRODUCTION SPONSOR:
A public address announcement prior to the Creighton starting line-ups, recognizing your company as the official sponsor. • Men’s soccer • Women’s soccer
PROGRAM ADVERTISING:
3 x 3 in. advertisement in all home game programs. • Men’s soccer • Women’s soccer
HALFTIME SPONSOR:
Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the halftime intermission, and will have the opportunity to design a halftime contest. Includes public address announcements and opportunity for on-field recognition. • Men’s soccer • Women’s soccer
AT-THE-DOOR GIVEAWAY:
For a selected game, your company may distribute a giveaway item at the door to fans upon exit or arrival at Morrison Stadium. • Men’s soccer • Women’s soccer
SOCCER SEASON TICKET BACKS:
Company logo and message on the back of all men’s and women’s soccer season tickets. Morrison Stadium: “the most exciting collegiate soccer venue in the nation.” - College Soccer News
Outside events hosted at Morrison Stadium, and estimated attendance: Nebraska State Soccer (25,000) Kicks for a Cure (3,500) Freshman Welcome Week (2,500)
Retaining Wall Signage
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D.J. Sokol Arena Signage
Video Board
MAJOR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE:
Five-year commitment Your company will have a major signage presence at D.J. Sokol Arena. Sponsorship package includes the following: • Highly visible, back-lit scoreboard signage (shown at right) with your company’s logo or message on a 5.5 x 4.5 ft. panel adjacent to video board • One additional 4 x 4 ft. back-lit scoreboard panel displaying your company’s logo or message; scoreboards are located in the south corners of the arena • Two overhead 16 x 20 in. panels located in the concourses • Four reserved season tickets for all women’s basketball home games and volleyball home matches
Public Address Opportunities VIDEO PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:
One video public address announcement for regular season home women’s basketball and volleyball games. Your company’s logo will be displayed on the video board (shown above) while a 15-second company slogan or message is read as a public address announcement.
COURTSIDE SIGNAGE:
Digital Display Panels Courtside, highly visible display panels with full-color graphic capabilities, located on the television side of the arena (shown below). Sponsor artwork will rotate in one-minute intervals throughout the game.
PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:
One 15-second public address announcement for regular season home women’s basketball and volleyball games.
Back-Lit Media Table Highly visible 2 x 8 ft. illuminated panel located courtside, opposite the team benches on press row.
Single-Game Sponsorships
GAME SPONSORSHIP: For a select women’s basketball or volleyball game, your company will receive: • 50 reserved tickets
Digital Display Panels
• 2 public address announcements accompanied by your company’s logo on the video board
CONCOURSE SIGNAGE:
One 30 x 40 in. ad panel with company logo and/or message located on the concourse wall of the arena. Pricing based on placement of signage in the concourse: • Option A (center) • Option B (endzone)
• 2 guest coaches for the game – opportunity to sit on the Creighton bench and receive a pre-game introduction • Company logo on the front cover of the game program
Title Sponsorship
Sponsor is responsible for all artwork and production costs associated with signage: D.J. Sokol Arena Major Sponsorship Package Back-Lit Media Table Concourse Ad Panel
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT:
Sponsor a regular season home tournament for the volleyball team at D.J. Sokol Arena. Sponsorship package includes: 75 tickets to each tournament game, public address and video board recognition, and corporate listing on event calendars when controlled by the University (press releases, game programs, website and radio broadcasts).
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Specialty Sponsorships
ATTENDANCE SPONSOR:
Includes both women’s basketball & volleyball, unless otherwise noted.
Official sponsor of the attendance figure at home games. Includes public address announcement and video board recognition.
Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the halftime/intermission and will have the opportunity to design a contest to promote your company. Includes public address announcements and company logo on the video board. • Women’s basketball & Volleyball
PROGRAM ADVERTISING:
HALFTIME/INTERMISSION CONTEST:
3 x 3 in. advertisement in regular season home game programs.
BASKET STANDARDS (WBB):
CALL FOR PRICING Your company’s logo prominently displayed on the padded area below both goals. Sponsor responsible for production and installation costs.
FEATURED PLAYER OF THE GAME:
A public address announcement and video board display naming the featured player of the game and recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
TIMEOUT SPONSOR (WBB): During a portion of a timeout in the first or second half, your company will sponsor a contest or giveaway (conducted on the court or video board). Includes public address announcements and company logo on the video board.
NET SPONSOR (VB):
Your company’s logo prominently displayed on the top lining of the net and padded areas on the sides of the net. Sponsor responsible for artwork and installation costs.
CHAIR BACK SPONSOR: BROOM SPONSOR:
Radio Sponsorships
For select women’s basketball & volleyball games on KOZN Radio 1620 AM, KZOT Radio AM 1180, or KOIL Radio 1290 AM:
PROMOTION SPONSOR:
Design and sponsor a promotion during the game (i.e. Fan of the Game).
GAME BROADCASTS:
• One (1) 30-second commercial • In-game live 10-second drop-ins • Open/close credits
GAME BALL DELIVERY:
A company affiliate will have the opportunity to deliver the official game ball before the game. Public address announcement and video board recognition included.
TITLE SPONSORSHIPS:
STARTING LINE-UPS:
• Pre-game show title sponsor
Official sponsor of the Creighton starting line-ups. Includes a public address announcement and company logo on the video board during pregame player introductions.
Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Halftime/Intermission show title sponsor Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
STATISTIC SPONSOR:
• Post-game show title sponsor
Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
A public address announcement along with your company logo on the video board during the statistics run-down. • Halftime/Intermission Statistics • Final Statistics
• Final stats title sponsor
Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Coaches Corner title sponsor
Includes one adjacent 30-second commercial
BALL KID SPONSOR:
• Player of the game title sponsor
Official sponsor of the Ball Kids at all home games.
SEASON TICKET BACKS:
Includes one adjacent 30-second commercial
Your company’s logo and message on the back of season tickets.
AT-THE-DOOR GIVEAWAY (WBB or VB):
RADIO PACKAGE:
Sponsorship includes: • Three 30-second radio commercials • Open/close credits Note: 90 word limit for 30-second commercials.
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In 2012-13 Creighton Baseball ranked in the top 10 nationally in home attendance for the 3rd straight season at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, averaging 4,000+ fans per game. Top 3 crowds include: Creighton vs. Missouri State, 5/17 (12,581) Creighton vs. Nebraska, 5/14 (10,418) Creighton vs. Missouri State, 5/16 (9,537)
Signage TD AMERITRADE PARK SIGNAGE:
Outfield Wall Signage 6 x 26 ft. decal (shown below) displayed on the outfield wall at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha for regular season home games. Bullpen Signage 4 x 30 ft. decal displayed on the Creighton bullpen wall at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha for regular season home games
Single-Game Sponsorships TD AMERITRADE PARK OMAHA:
Sponsor a home baseball game played at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Price of the game sponsorship varies depending on the opponent. Sponsorship includes: • 200 reserved tickets • 10 parking passes • Full access to private outdoor hospitality area located on the main concourse
Note: all artwork and production costs associated with signage are included.
• 4 public address announcements with company logo display on the video board • Opportunity for company designate to throw ceremonial first pitch
Outfield Wall Signage
Public Address Opportunities VIDEO PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:
One video public address announcement per regular season home game played at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Your company’s logo will be displayed on the video board (shown at right) while a company message is read as an announcement.
PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:
One public address announcement per regular season home game at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.
Video Board
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Specialty Sponsorships
SEASON TICKET BACKS:
Your company’s logo and message on the back of season tickets.
IN-GAME SPONSORSHIPS:
AT-THE-GATE GIVEAWAY:
Your company will be recognized with a public address announcement per each of the following in-game events: • Single sponsorship
For a selected game, your company may distribute a giveaway iteam at the gate to fans upon exit or arrival.
• Double & Triple sponsorship
PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT:
• Home run sponsorship
Radio Sponsorships
• Strikeout sponsorship
GAME BROADCASTS:
• Walk sponsorship
Baseball advertising opportunities on KOZN Radio 1620 AM, KZOT Radio AM 1180, or KOIL Radio 1290 AM: • One (1) 30-second commercial • In-game live 10-second drop-ins • Open/close credits
• Call-to-the-bullpen sponsorship • Stolen base sponsorship • Double play sponsorship
REPLAY SPONSOR:
TITLE SPONSORSHIPS:
Your company’s logo will be featured prior to select replays on the video board. (Minimum of at least four displays per game).
IN-GAME CONTEST SPONSOR:
Sponsor a contest or promotion (conducted on the field or video board) during a portion of an inning at all home games. Includes public address and video board recognition.
Baseball advertising opportunities on KOZN Radio 1620 AM, KZOT Radio AM 1180, or KOIL Radio 1290 AM: • Pre-game show Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Post-game show
Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Final stats
7TH INNING STRETCH SPONSOR:
Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
Official sponsor of the 7th Inning Stretch.
• Coaches Corner
Includes one adjacent 30-second commercial
ATTENDANCE SPONSOR:
• Player of the game
Official sponsor of the attendance figure. Includes public address announcement and video board recognition.
Includes one adjacent 30-second commercial
• 7th inning stretch and trivia
FEATURED PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Includes one adjacent 30-second commercial
A public address announcement prior to regular season home games naming the featured player of the game, recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
• Strikeout
Includes one 30-second commercial and in-game mentions
• Foul ball
Includes one 30-second commercial and in-game mentions
INTRODUCTION SPONSOR:
Official sponsor of the Creighton starting line-up. Includes public address and videoboard recognition.
RBI GIRLS
Official sponsor of the Creighton Baseball dance team. Includes a minimum of three public address announcements and video board recognition at select home baseball games.
• Walk
Includes one 30-second commercial and in-game mentions
RADIO PACKAGE:
For all baseball broadcasts, sponsorship includes: • Two 30-second radio commercials • Open/close credits
Note: all specialty sponsorships and public address opportunities exclude the neutral Creighton-Nebraska game.
Note: 90 word limit for 30-second commercials.
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CU Sports Complex Signage
Specialty Sponsorships
Your company logo displayed prominently below the softball scoreboard (shown below) at the Creighton Sports Complex.
Your company will be recognized with a public address announcement per each of the following in-game events: • Single sponsorship • Strikeout sponsorship • Call to the bullpen sponsorship • Home run sponsorship • Stolen base sponsorship • Double play sponsorship
SCOREBOARD SPONSOR:
IN-GAME SPONSORSHIPS:
• Middle signage area • Exterior signage area Artwork, production and installation
INTRODUCTION SPONSOR:
Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the Creighton starting line-ups. Includes public address announcement.
FEATURED PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Scoreboard
Public Address Opportunities PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:
One public address announcement for regular season home games.
A public address announcement prior to regular season home games naming the featured player of the game and recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
IN-GAME CONTEST SPONSOR:
Sponsor a contest or promotion during a portion of an inning at all home games that is approved by Creighton University. Includes public address announcements.
PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT:
Single-Game Sponsorships
Your company will receive a 3 x 3 in. advertisement in regular season home game programs.
Sponsor a softball game played on-campus at the Creighton Sports Complex. Sponsorship includes: • 50 general admission tickets • 4 public address announcements • Signage opportunity at main gate
For a selected game, your company may distribute a giveaway item at the door to fans upon exit or arrival.
CAMPUS GAME SPONSORSHIP:
Sign (provided by sponsor) not to exceed 4 x 12 ft.
AT-THE-GATE GIVEAWAY:
SEASON TICKET BACKS:
Company logo and message on the back of season tickets for regular season home games played at the Creighton Sports Complex.
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Ticketing Sponsorships
Specialty Sponsorships TRADITION SPONSOR:
TICKET STOCK SPONSOR:
Company logo and message displayed on the back of the Creighton ticket stock. Ticket stock is utilized for all walk-up, phone, group and game day ticket sales printed out of the Ryan Athletic Center Ticket Office for the following sports: men’s & women’s soccer and volleyball (fall), men’s & women’s basketball (winter) and baseball (spring).
TICKET OFFICE (LOBBY) SIGNAGE: CALL FOR PRICING
Your chance to be the official sponsor of a specific Creighton athletic tradition: Billy Bluejay, Blue Crew, and/or Birdcage. Each sponsorship includes one public address announcement at each regular season home event where tradition is present. With Pep Band or Birdcage sponsorship, sponsor logo will be displayed prominently on the respective tradition’s shirts.
GAME DAY PROGRAM SPONSOR:
Company logo and message displayed on the walls inside the Ryan Athletic Center Ticket Office lobby. Call for pricing.
Color advertisement (8.5 x 8 in) displayed on the back page of all men’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, and baseball game programs.
HOSPITALITY ROOM ACCESS PASSES:
CU INSERT MAILER:
Company logo and message displayed on the back of the hospitality room acess passes (2.5 x 4.5 in.) for men’s soccer, women’s basketball, volleyball and baseball.
Your company’s logo and/or message prominently located on the Creighton insert mailer. This insert is sent to over 160,000 Omaha-area homes a minimum of seven times per year.
Event Parking Passes
SCHEDULE MAGNET MAILER:
SPONSORSHIP:
Company logo and message displayed on the back of all reserved parking passes for men’s & women’s soccer games, women’s basketball and volleyball games, and other select events controlled by Creighton Athletics (i.e. College World Series, Nebraska State Soccer).
The Jays Dancers SPONSORSHIP:
Official sponsor of the Creighton Dance Team, includes: inclusion in the men’s basketball program, public address announcement logo on the video board at home Creighton events where the Jays Dancers are present, logo recognition on the Jays Dancers website and Lil’ Jays t-shirts, and public appearance by the Jays Dancers at a company event of the sponsor’s choice.
Your company’s logo and message prominently displayed on Creighton Athletics schedule magnets. Schedule magnets are mailed to over 160,000 Omaha-area homes in each Valpak mailer in August, November and March.
SEASON TICKET POSTCARD: Your company’s logo and/or message prominently located on the season ticket appreciation postcard. This postcard is sent to Creighton season ticket holders – seven sports, over 4,000 households – three times per year (fall, winter and spring). SCHEDULE CARD SPONSOR:
Your company’s logo and/or message prominently located on the schedule cards. • Fall: men’s & women’s soccer, volleyball • Winter: men’s & women’s basketball • Spring: baseball & softball
VIEWING PARTY & EVENT SPONSOR:
Official sponsor of the Creighton Athletics viewing parties and other designated special events as scheduled (minimum of six per year). Sponsorship includes mutually agreed upon naming rights, logo/message on all print and e-mail invitations, and the opportunity for company representatives to host a kiosk on-site. Invitations are mailed and e-mailed to Creighton season ticket holders and sponsors.
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Operation Bluejay
Creighton University is dedicated to serving the community. In 2013-14, Creighton student-athletes completed over 3,000 community service hours. Through the assistance of sponsors, over 250,000 game vouchers are distributed to schools and organizations each year, giving youth and their families the opportunity to experience a Creighton event, free of charge. Help serve Omaha-area youth by sponsoring Operation Bluejay at one of the following levels:
GOLD SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE: • Company logo on vouchers distributed for two men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball games and one men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball game • Public address recognition at all major regular season home games • Recognition in the men’s basketball game program • Recognition in the Operation Bluejay newsletter
SILVER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE: • Company logo on vouchers distributed for one men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball game • Public address recognition at all major regular season home games
Bluejay Buddies
Become a sponsor of Bluejay Buddies - the Creighton’s Kids Club - for all sports.
TITLE SPONSORSHIP: (Sold)
Sponsorship includes company logo on all Bluejay Buddy t-shirts (distributed to all Bluejay Buddy members), information brochures, and logo on website.
COMMUNITY PARTNER:
Sponsorship includes inclusion in the men’s basketball game program, recognition in a minimum of one mailing to all Bluejay Buddy members, public address opportunities at select home games, and opportunity to provide all Bluejay Buddy members with a special offer and/or coupon.
Billy Bluejay PRIVATE APPEARANCE:
Billy Bluejay will appear at your company or organizations event. Date(s) must be booked at least three weeks in advance. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - CASH ONLY
• Recognition in the men’s basketball game program • Recognition in the Operation Bluejay newsletter
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE: • Public address recognition at all major regular season home games • Recognition in the men’s basketball game program • Recognition in the Operation Bluejay newsletter
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Athletic Facilities CHAMPIONSHIP CENTER Opening June 2014
With two practice basketball courts, state of the art strength and conditioning facility, training room, men’s basketball locker room, hydro therapy room with a underwater treadmill along with an academic learning center for student athletes the Championship Center is the next step in the Athletics Master Plan.
Championship Center
CenturyLink Center Omaha
TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Morrison Stadium D.J. Sokol Arena
D.J. Sokol Arena
CU Sports Complex
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Adrian Rider Tim Callahan Joe Willman Rachel Grosvenor Tracy Whitfield
AdrianRider@creighton.edu TimCallahan@creighton.edu JoeWillman@creighton.edu RachelGrosvenor@creighton.edu Tracy Whitfield@creighton.edu
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