BUSINESS ADVERTISING
2014
CONNECT WITH OVER 10,000 PLAYERS AND COACHES IN THE USA AND CANADA
The Desert Cup Soccer Showcase is coming to Phoenix on March 27 – 30, 2014. We are pleased to present this sponsorship opportunity to connect our community of soccer to your local business in Arizona. Becoming a business partner of the Championship Series and Desert Cup Soccer Showcase is a win-win. The event provides you the unique opportunity to connect with the local community, THE DESERT CUP to build brand awareness and show SHOWCASE your company’s support towards North MARCH 27 – 30, 2014 America’s most participated sporting event. This series is about giving great soccer athletes the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of hundreds of college coaches. Each event reaches a different key audience segment and provides a fun, entertaining and engaging way for you to “wow” clients, vendors and employees. Feel good about supporting local and national talent. WE’LL FIND THE RIGHT FIT – the best way to give your brand top exposure. Looking for the opportunity to become a part of one of the most anticipated soccer showcases in North America for 2014? To put your company name in front of thousands of athletes and parents? Want to show your employees and investors your dedication to our community? We believe the Desert Cup Showcase is the perfect fit for your local business which will continue to grow across the nation. Quick Facts for BIG BUSINESS EXPOSURE: • 150+ Elite teams, 150+ College Coaches and Officials from across the US and Canada will be attending to a 10,000 person per event reach. • 90 teams will be within a 90 minute drive. • Each team plays one game per day (11 v 11 play). • Each event runs over 3 days – held at one major venue – 15+ fields. • 150+ American College coaches will attend to recruit these athletes. • Highest attendance days will be Friday and Saturday of each event – attendance for each event will be fairly consistent at 10,000 per day. If you are looking for the opportunity to become a part of one of the most anticipated soccer showcases in North America for 2014, now is the time. Allow us to put your company name in front of thousands of athletes and parents. See attached Advertising packages for great business exposure. Desert Cup, Phoenix Arizona
March 27-30, 2014
Connecting you to them
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4 DAYS 10,000 PARTICIPANTS 200 TEAMS 30,000 EYES
event site: www.phoenixcup.com • email: marketing@ratedsports.com
Connecting One to One Coaches & Players
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Good players excel, great players EXPLODE.
ID staff Craig Scriven, Director USSSA Soccer Director Ross Paule (9 year MLS Vetern) USSSA Youth Director Julie Davis Carlson USSSA Camp Technical Director Stephanie Rigamat Former Player UCLA, WPS US National Team
ID school staff University of Arizona University of Rhode Island University of Bridgeport Martin Methodist College University of Las Vegas University of Central Missouri New Mexico State University West Texas College
March 27, 2014 http://championshipseries.org/
Desert Cup, Phoenix Arizona
REACH 50
TEAMS
1000
ATTENDEES
25
COLLEGES
Connect
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The Desert Cup Showcase is one of the most anticipated soccer showcase events for 2014
The Championship Series attracts the best teams from Canada and the United States to come together to showcase their talents in front of college coaches.
REACH 200 TEAMS
10,000
ATTENDEES
250
COLLEGE
This showcase event is partnering with Phoenix FC, a franchise member of the USL professional soccer division to ensure a quality event will be experienced by all. The Desert Cup Showcase will be played at the pristine Reach 11 Sports Complex, which boasts 18 full sized fields. The single venue is a big attraction for college coaches, while also easing the burden for team and club coaches by having all of their teams playing at one facility. All teams will play three 80 minute games in a showcase format of one game per day. 250+ college coaches to be in attendance.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY •Pre-Tournament Promotions •Ongoing Activities, Vendors, Local Offers During 4 Day Event •Post Event Promotions and offers.
event site: www.phoenixcup.com • email: marketing@ratedsports.com
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DISTRIBUTION
WE STAY CONNECTED before, during and after each event to everyone.
TRAVEL: 60%
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LOCAL: 40%
PARTICIPATING TEAM STATES:
ARIZONA • CALIFORNIA • WASHINGTON • COLORADO • TEXAS • UTAH • NEW MEXICO
AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS PLAYERS: 13-19, PARENTS: 35-55+, COACHES 24-55+, ADMIN: 18 AND UP
Email Notifications Weekly Newsletters YOUR OFFER IS ATTACHED TO THESE Important messages… • Private Message with relative event Information • 100% of the Event Participants Share of Voice • Featured on the Tournament Website • Distributed through the Digital Program Guide • Mobile Program VIP Card QR Code to a Micro site with all offers • Your Social Channels Linked to Our Community (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google, Local Event Ads, Linked In) • Email Message, 100% share of voice plus 100% Interactive, trackable with a 100% open and high click through distribution to all participants. Desert Cup, Phoenix Arizona
OFFICIAL EVENT PROGRAM GUIDE
DIGITAL PROGRAM GUIDE: 7 POINTS OF CONTACT
•Email Newsletter for Teams and prospects {DISTRIBUTION 33,000+} •Social Media Push to Teams Linked In {1800 DISTRIBUTION} •Business Locator Map, QR Code •Landing Page Offer for Deser Cup {12,000 VISITS PER MONTH} •Your Offer Advertisement in the Digital TOURNAMENT Program Guide {33,000 DISTRIBUTION OnLine} •QR Code Generated Mobile Smart Tracker {TRACKABLE ROI TO ALL ONLINE/ PRINT VIP PROMOTIONS} •Coupon, sweepstake or special offer will Link Into Social Channels • Your Business Logo on our Welcome Banner at Registration Night and During the entire event. PRINT DISTRIBUTION: Glossy Official Program Guide 10,000 DISTRIBUTION | HIGH GLOSS PROGRAM GUIDE | Full Color PARTICIPANT TO INCLUDE YOUR OFFER, SCHEDULES, MAPS, AND KEY EVENT INFO.
$850 Cover Ad (limited offer) $500 Inside Full Page Full Color $450 1/2 Page $400 1/4 Page Horizontal - Coupon Event Booth: All Program advertisers will have the opportunity to bid as an on location vendor. Contact Tara Pielaet for details at 530.318.4830
event site: www.phoenixcup.com • email: marketing@ratedsports.com
March 27-30, 2014
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Contact Us Today
Mike Rocca 416-888-3433 | 888-541-5567 Tournament Director mikerocca@ratedsports.com Tara Pielaet 530.318.4830 | 888-541-5567 Marketing Director marketing@ratedsports.com Craig Scriven 816-255-8890 National Camp Director craig@championshipseries.org
event site: www.phoenixcup.com • email: marketing@ratedsports.com