CHICAGO BANDITS 2005 SCHEDULE (cont.)
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CHICAGO BANDITS 2005 SCHEDULE (cont.)
LOOKING FORWARD The 2005 NPF Season Eight independently owned and operated pro fastpitch teams are slated to play approximately 48 games each, coast-to-coast in 2005, for a total of 192 league-wide games. In addition to the stellar performance of returning players, NPF teams will add USA Softball National Team and Olympic players, top foreign talent, top collegiate stars, and local stars to complete their rosters. NPF Markets* Northern California Tucson, Arizona Houston, Texas Akron, Ohio Lowell, Massachusetts New York/New Jersey Chicago, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska Stratford, Connecticut * including expansion markets A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME! The 2004 National Pro Fastpitch season was distinguished by sixteams, 178 league-wide games and 96 of the best female softball players in the country. Team rosters include former NPF All-Stars, U.S. National Team members, former Olympians, NCAA Champions and Collegiate All-Americans. Major League Baseball continues to support women The success of the 2004 National Pro Fastpitch inaugural season was made possible with the support of Major League Baseball, the Official Development Partner of NPF in the category of women’s fastpitch softball. The partnership is part of The Commissioner’s Initiative on Women and Baseball, a league-wide effort launched in 2000 to help Major League Baseball and the 30 Major League Clubs build stronger relationships with female audiences. The partnership, now in its third year, continues to give NPF a great opportunity to bring fastpitch action to baseball and softball fans alike. Through its participation with the John Hancock All-Star FanFest, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series and more than 20 events with Major League Clubs, NPF has brought so much to girls around the country by enhancing their skills, providing positive role models, and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. In 2004, NPF athletes conducted clinics and participated in other promotional events with a number of Major League Baseball Clubs, including the San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Minnesota Twins. OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNER ® Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Visit the Official website at MLB.com. YOUR PITCH ... OUR MUSCLE A home run opportunity! NPF now has the foundation of six years of market development, including 880 games played coast-to-coast and 41 games broadcasted on ESPN/ESPN2. NPF will continue to generate goodwill and civic pride through support of a popular women’s initiative and promote female role models and value-oriented family entertainment. National television coverage will showcase NPF’s fast-paced action. NPF teams will also negotiate local television, radio coverage and webcasts for their home games. Join us as we build on the success of our inaugural season, the five-year history of success as a broadcast property and our landmark relationship with Major League Baseball as our “official development partner”. If you are interested in joining our team and haven’t already received a proposal, call 312-540-9300 for a proposal that can be customized based on your specific marketing objectives. National Pro Fastpitch is a whole new ballgame, so step up to the plate and swing for the fence! UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL Our team has some great stats! Let us bring our extensive reach to your marketing table! • Over 16 million people participate in the sport of softball • There were over 14,000 high school fastpitch softball participants in 2003. • Participation in high school softball (slow and fastpitch) increased 71%, from 1991 to 2001. • 65.1% of frequent fastpitch athletes are female. • 70.4% of fastpitch players between ages 6-to-17 are girls. • In 2003, there were nearly 16,000 fastpitch softball players competing at the Division I, II, or III levels. • From 1990 to 2003, the number of college fastpitch teams increased by 61%. • Over 1,100 colleges nationwide now offer fastpitch scholarships for women. (Sources: Super Study of Sports Participation by American Sports Data, Inc., National Federation of State High School Associations, NCAA) Great representation NPF players boast first class credentials that would reflect well on any sponsor, organization, or community. With few exceptions, these accomplished women have earned college degrees in addition to their All-American and other competitive honors. Many played on the U.S. Olympic Teams, which earned gold in 1996, 2000, and most recently at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Since most have professional careers off the field, they are contributing members of their home team communities during the offseason and can be year-round corporate spokeswomen. MARKETING IN ACTION Activating Your Sponsorship Using the following checklist as a starting point, NPF will prepare a customized, cost-effective package designed specifically to address corporate needs and deliver results! • Deliver tangible, measurable results through paid attendance, advertising value, TV ratings, and on-site sales • Generate exposure among a target consumer audience • Create positive image association • Drive retail traffic • Increase product or service sales • Create sampling opportunities • Fulfill sweepstakes • Entertain clients and employees • Cross-promote with other sponsors; product passthrough opportunities • Provide value to the community and generate goodwill • Create grassroots extensions • Create valuable associations with partner organizations The value of game-day activities and associated media coverage is at the core of NPF sponsorship. The league can customize strategic promotional programs that benefit customers and create a memorable experience. For example: NPF Speed Challenge: This is a great opportunity to build a one-on-one relationship with consumers. This skills program operates at local parks, showrooms, at NPF games, local events and tournaments with an interactive section displayed on NPF website. EXPOSURE Connect with your Consumer NPF sponsorship provides the full range of marketing tools necessary to build a successful sponsorship identity. NPF sponsorship includes: • Television exposure, including: ♦ Commercial time in local and/or national television broadcasts (11 original national broadcasts are expected in 2005) ♦ Opening or closing billboards during televised games ♦ Prominent in-focus signage/visibility • Live event impact, including: ♦ Game tickets ♦ On-site displays and hospitality ♦ Prominent signage ♦ Electronic scoreboard recognition, where available ♦ In-game P/A announcements ♦ Premium and sampling rights ♦ Special events (All-star and Championship) with enhanced sponsor opportunities • Website extensions, including: ♦ Advertising banner and link on profastpitch.com ♦ Interactive opportunities on NPF website • Advertisements in NPF publications (media guide, All-Star game, Championship Series) • Logo placement in all sponsorship related articles and advertisements • Player appearances • Retail Activation • Sponsor recognition nationwide for the NPF Speed Challenge MEDIA WITH IMPACT Meaningful National Exposure The television audience for NPF is real and proven. In the fiveyear, 41 game broadcast history of the WPSL (now NPF) on ESPN2, the WPSL broadcasts reached an average of 315,000 households broken down as follows: 1998: 10 games reaching 2.3 million households 1999: 10 games reaching 2.9 million households 2000: 10 games reaching 3.8 million households 2001: 9 games reaching 3.3 million households 2004 Coverage • The NPF East and West All-Star teams each had an opportunity to play the USA Softball Team in a historic double-header televised on ESPN and ESPN2 in July 2004 (just prior to the USA Softball gold medal performance at the 2004 Olympics). Both games reached an average of 478,000 households. • The YES Network broadcast four NY/NJ Juggernaut games and reached an average of 16,000 households in the New York demographic area. This does not include households in 11 other markets, as well as DirectTV, which are not included in the ratings information. • Webcasts produced by Pro Sports Radio.com (total of ten) drew an average of 3,100 listeners per broadcast in 2004. NPF TV Viewer Profile: • 62% percent are male • 38% are female • 70% are 35 years and older • Median age is 44 years • Median household income is $47,000 • 29% having a household income of over $75,000 • 43% percent of NPF viewers have children under 18 years of age living in their household (Source: ESPN) DRIVING RESULTS Partnerships are key NPF is committed to building strong community relationships. NPF athletes host local camps and clinics, attend speaking engagements, retail promotions, and other special appearances on behalf of their teams and NPF. Plus, with grassroots programs like the NPF Speed Challenge, NPF will generate exposure yearround in team markets, at sponsor events, grassroots events and at Officially Endorsed NPF Training Facilities across the country. The NPF also boasts important partnerships with Amateur Softball Association (ASA), the national governing body of softball, the National Softball Association (NSA) and National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), representing high school, travel ball and college coaches. Through relationships like these, the NPF is able to expand its reach and deliver corporate messages to an attentive consumer through newsletters, direct mail, web site, on-site activities, grassroots extensions, and tournament competition. Introducing The 2005 Chicago Bandits… The Chicago Bandits have joined six other teams in the National Pro Fastpitch league and competing in a 48 game schedule. There will be 36 home dates. The team consists of 16 world-class athletes, including current and ex-Olympic players Jennie Finch, Lea O’Brien Amico, and Jaime Clark as well as other All-American and local stars. Seven Chicago Bandits games will be televised on Comcast SportsNet One playoff game and the NPF Championship Game will be televised on ESPN2 Home games will be played at Benedictine University Sports Complex in Lisle, Illinois The Sports Complex at Benedictine University in Lisle features… · A 3,000 seat lighted artificial surface softball stadium · Lighted softball field · Two practice fields · Scoreboards · Clocks · Concession area · Press boxes · Meeting rooms and suites · Restroom facilities Tom Lincoln Ph: 312-540-9300 Fax 312-540-9900 e-mail: [email protected] Bandits Announce Signing of Jennie Finch Jennie Finch signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bandits, the newest franchise in the six-team NPF League that will begin play in June 2005. Finch is the final piece of the 14-member roster that includes fellow Olympian Leah O’Brien-Amico and All-American Jaime Clark. Finch helped lead USA Softball’s Dream Team to a 9-0 record at the 2004 Athens Olympic games as the team outscored its competition 51-1 in route to clinching its third consecutive Olympic gold medal. The former University of Arizona All-American pitcher, who holds the NCAA record of 60 straight wins, has captured national headlines both on and off the field for her athleticism, beauty and marketability. ”We are extremely excited to add Jennie to the roster,” said Bill Conroy, owner of the Chicago Bandits and president/CEO of the NPF. “She is an extraordinary athlete, a great role model for young girls and is the foundation on which you can build a franchise and ultimately a league.” The Bandits are slated to compete in a 48-game schedule, including match-ups against other national teams as well as league foes, followed by playoffs and a championship game. All home games will be played at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL in a new sports complex slated to be completed in spring 2005. Tom Lincoln Ph: 312-540-9300 Fax 312-540-9900 e-mail: [email protected] Sponsor Benefit Inventory 2005 to 2008 Seasons Estimated Reach 54,000-342,000+ Consumers per Season Sponsor Package - $10,000 per team per season • Includes - Outfield Banner, Program Book Ad, Streaming Media/Website Product Sampling - $15,000 per team/per season or $1,000 per team per game • 10’ x 10’ booth set-up at the entrance to the stadium where fans can pick-up samples of your product or sign-up for memberships and/or promotions Interview Backdrop - $7,500 per team per season • Your company gains widespread in-focus branding exposure as the exclusive sponsor of the Interview Backdrop • Backdrop to be in place for all formal interviews and press conferences with local, regional and national media Outfield Wall Banner (3’ x 5’) - $5,000 per team per season • Camera coverage every inning during home games • Broadcast announcement during game Foul Line Banner - $2,500 per team per season • Available along the left field and right field sideline fence Park Banner - $1,000 per team per season • Multiple locations available throughout the ballpark Outdoor Billboards - $4,000 per team per month • Star player sponsor available, can incorporate NPF and MLB approved logos Program Book - $5,000 per team per season • Your full-page ad will reach softball fans as they read the latest softball news Public Address Announcements - $2,500 per team per season per announcement category • Select one or more season long game announcements including Lineup, Player of the Game, Play of the Game Website Page Link (www.ChicagoBandits.com) - $1,000 per team per season Website Page with Player Sponsor & Streaming Media - $2,500 per team per season Youth Clinics and Camp Banners (Chicago only) -$7,500 per season • Exclusive sponsorship opportunity for Bandit clinics and camps (estimated attendance of 75 to 150 girls) at schools and park districts Jenny Finch Appearance - $7,500 per appearance plus travel from Chicago • ’05 Women’s Speed Pitch Olympic gold medalist Jenny Finch can appear at your place of business for autographs and photo opportunities ESPN 2 - $5,000 per commercial • Eight 30 second commercials available, August 27th Playoff Game (tape delay) in Arizona or Chicago • Eight 30 second commercials available, August 28th NFP Championship Game in Arizona or Chicago Comcast Sports (Chicago Only) - $750 per commercial • Twenty-nine 30 second commercials available on seven games In addition to the benefits listed above, custom benefits, such as naming the field, logo on outfield grass and naming of website can be developed to meet your marketing objectives Tom Lincoln Ph: 312-540-9300 Fax 312-540-9900 e-mail: [email protected] 2005 Sponsors Chicago Bandits Athletique Grand Slam USA Lettuce Entertain You Canadagua Wine Joliet Jackhammers Bourbon Street Pepsi Sees Candy Outback Steakhouse Dean’s Dugout Enterprise Wolf Camera Heat Sleave Apple Chevrolet Dominick’s Swingtown Eisenberg Meats AFLAC Gatorade ATI Corona Exports Keiser Therapy NBSA Fisher Nuts Arbor Mist Peapod TCF Bank Edy’s Ice Cream United Community Bank Dean’s Ice Cream Dick’s Sporting Goods Turano Midwest Orthopedics Home Run Inn Pizza Wolfe Chiropractic Velocity Sports Center Dr. Shirilla Jewel-Osco Heritage Harley Davidson Tom Lincoln Ph: 312-540-9300 Fax 312-540-9900 e-mail: [email protected] National Pro Fastpitch (NFP) – Sponsorship and Advertising Reservation Form Select a Team: Arizona Heat Akron Racers California Sunbirds Chicago Bandits New England Riptide New York/New Jersey Juggernaut Texas Thunder Select a Season: 2005 2006 2007 2008 Become a Package Sponsor: Sponsor Package: - $10,000 per team/per season Includes - Outfield Banner, Program Book Ad, Streaming Media/Website Total Investment: ____________ Select Individual Sponsorship Opportunities: Product Sampling - $15,000 per team per season or $1,000 per team per game Interview Backdrop - $7,500 per team per season ________________ _______________ Outfield Wall Banner (3’ x 5’) - $5,000 per team per season ________________ Foul Line Banner - $2,500 per team per season ________________ Park Banner - $1,000 per team per season ________________ Outdoor Billboards - $4,000 per team per month ________________ Program Book - $5,000 per team per season ________________ Public Address Announcements - $2,500 per team per season per category ________________ Website Page Link (www.ChicagoBandits.com) - $1,000 per team per season ________________ Website Page w/Player Sponsor & Streaming Media - $2,500 per team per season ________________ Youth Clinics and Camp Banners (Chicago only) -$7,500 per season ________________ Jenny Finch Appearance - $7,500 per appearance plus travel from Chicago (’05 Women’s Speed Pitch Olympic gold medalist Jenny Finch can appear at your place of business for autographs and photo opportunities) ________________ Custom Sponsorship Opportunity (approved by NFP) - $_________ ________________ Description of Custom Sponsorship Opportunity:______________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Select Television Advertising Opportunities: ESPN 2 (30 second commercial) - $5,000 per commercial Aug. 27 Playoff (Tape Delay) Aug.28 Live NPF Championship ________________ Comcast Sports – Chicago Only (30 second commercial) - $750 per commercial ________________ June 2 June 19 July 1 July 24 August 7 August 11 August 18 Total Sponsorship & Television Advertising Investment: ________________ Tom Lincoln Ph: 312-540-9300 Fax 312-540-9900 e-mail: [email protected] National Pro Fastpitch (NFP) – Sponsorship and Advertising Reservation Form (cont.) Contact Information: Company_______________________________________________________________________ Company Website: _______________________________________________________________ Name:__________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:___________________________________/_____________________/__________ Phone:______________________________________ Cell:_______________________________ E-mail_______________________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Payment Information: Select One: Check Credit Card Credit Card Type: Visa MasterCard Credit Card Number______________________________________ Expiration Date__________ Name on the Card__________________________________________________________________ Total Sponsorship & Television Advertising Investment: __________________________________ This order serves as an agreement between the above teams checked above for the purchase for advertising and/or marketing during the above seasons checked above. Total Amount is due before activation. Please send full payment payable to The Chicago Bandits 400 E. Randolph St. Ste. 2525 Chicago, IL 60601 Attn: Tom Lincoln Authorized Signature_______________________________________ Date_____________________ Tom Lincoln Ph: 312-540-9300 Fax 312-540-9900 e-mail: [email protected] CHICAGO BANDITS 2005 SCHEDULE Thursday June 2nd Bandits VS Australia Televised Comcast SportsNet Thirsty Thursday* Sponsored by Outback Steakhouse Schedule Magnet Night Friday June 3rd Chicago Bandits VS Australia Ladies Night** Sponsored by La Finesse Spa Lisle Mayor Joseph Broda will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Saturday June 4th Chicago Bandits VS Australia Mother McAuley 2004 Class AA School Illinois State Volleyball Champions will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Sponsored by The Lodge Sunday June 5th Chicago Bandits VS Australia (Radio Disney) Kids Day*** Sponsored by Radio Disney Bandit Book Bag Day University of Iowa Associate Head Coach and Olympic Gold Medallist Michelle Venturella will through out the ceremonial first pitch. Thursday June 9th Chicago Bandits VS Venezuela Thirsty Thursday* Sponsored by Corona Former Chicago Bear receiver Dennis McKinnon will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Friday June 10th Chicago Bandits VS Venezuela United Way Night Ladies Night** Sponsored by Mary Kay Cosmetics Saturday June 11th Chicago Bandits VS Venezuela Take Me Out Harry Night- Sponsored by Harry Caray's Restaurant. Former Illinois Attorney Jim Ryan will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Sunday June 12th Chicago Bandits VS Venezuela Kids Day*** sponsored by the Brookfield Zoo Thursday June 16th Chicago Bandits VS China Thirsty Thursday* Sponsored by Corona Light Former Chicago White Sox first baseman Ron Kittle will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Friday June 17th Chicago Bandits VS China Ladies Night** Sponsored by Athletique Clothing Saturday June 18th Chicago Bandits VS China All American Girls Night Sponsored by the South Town Star Newspaper Trip Giveaway Sunday June 19th Chicago Bandits VS China Televised Comcast SportsNet Kids Day*** Father's Day-Old Timers Softball Game Sponsored by Dean’s Dugout, start will be 30 minutes after conclusion game Bandit Poster Day; The first 1000 kids 14-and-under receive a Bandit Poster Thursday June 30th Chicago Bandits VS Brackettes Thirsty Thursday* Sponsored by Gatorade Orange Crush/Fighting Illini Day. All orange Bandit merchandise will be 10% off. Bandit and Illinois Alum Lindsey Hamma will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Tom Lincoln Ph: 312-540-9300 Fax 312-540-9900 e-mail: [email protected] CHICAGO BANDITS 2005 SCHEDULE (cont.) Friday July 1st Chicago Bandits VS Backettes Televised Comcast SportsNet Ladies Night** CF Swingtown Night Former Cub first baseman and CF Swingtown owner Ron Coomer will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Saturday July 2nd Chicago Bandits VS Brackettes Chicagoland Raceway Night Sunday July 3rd Chicago Bandits VS Brackettes Kids Day*** Jennie Finch Bobblehead Day Sponsored by Play Ball USA, first 500 kids 14-under receive Jennie Finch Bobblehead Ron Cacini, owner of Play Ball USA will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Thursday July 14th Chicago Bandits VS Canada Thirsty Thursday* Sponsored by Xango Juice Lauren Bay Poster Day Sponsored by Louisville Bats Friday July 15th Chicago Bandits VS Canada Ladies Night** Jason Bay, Pittsburgh Pirate outfielder and 2004 NL Rookie of the Year, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Saturday July 16th Chicago Bandits VS Canada(Oldies 104.3) Oldies 104.3 FM Dance Party Night. The Frisbee Dogs will perform. The first 500 kids 14 and under receive a Bandit Frisbee Sunday July 17th Chicago Bandits VS Canada Kids Day*** Sponsored by Schutt Sports Thursday July 21st Chicago Bandits VS St. Louis Thirsty Thursday* Sponsored by Pepsi Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bill Pierce and former Chicago Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas will throw out ceremonial first pitches. Friday July 22nd Chicago Bandits VS St. Louis Ladies Night** Sponsored by TGI Fridays Naperville Olympian Tribute Night Saturday July 23rd Chicago Bandits VS St, Louis( Radio Disney) Take Me Out Harry Night- Sponsored by Harry Caray's Restaurant. Bulls/Sox/Bandits Sleepover with Radio Disney. The sleepover will be at the Bulls/Sox Academy. $55 per person, parents welcome to attend, including a ticket to Sunday July 24th’s game. Sunday July 24th Chicago Bandits VS St. Louis Televised Comcast (Oldies 104.3) Kids Day*** Bulls/Sox Academy Day. Oldies 104.3 FM Prize Patrol will be in attendance. Thursday August 4th Chicago Bandits VS NY/NJ Juggernaut Thirsty Thursday* DuPage Mayoral Softball Game. First pitch at 5:30 pm. 14-year-old Elle Gerdes will sing the National Anthem and throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Tom Lincoln Ph: 312-540-9300 Fax 312-540-9900 e-mail: [email protected] CHICAGO BANDITS 2005 SCHEDULE (cont.) Friday August 5th Chicago Bandits VS NY/NJ Juggernaut Ladies Night** Sponsored by Chicago Tanning Company. Benedictine University President Dr. William Carroll will through out the ceremonial first pitch. Saturday August 6th Chicago Bandits VS NY/NJ Juggernaut Lisle Lanes Night Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Jesse White Tumblers will perform. Sunday August 7th Chicago Bandits VS NY/NJ Juggernaut Televised Comcast SportsNet (Radio Disney) Kids Day*** Sponsored by Radio Disney Jennie Finch and Natasha Whatley Posters- presented by Mizuno. Thursday August 11th Chicago Bandits VS New England Riptide Televised Comcast SportsNet Thirsty Thursday* Myron Noodleman Night Friday August 12th Chicago Bandits VS New England Riptide Ladies Night** Sponsored by Heather's Massage Therapy of Lisle Saturday August 13th Chicago Bandits VS New England Riptide Mascot Mania Night Sunday August 14th Chicago Bandits VS New England (Oldies 104.3) Kids Day*** Sponsored by Akadema Oldies 104.3 FM Prize Patrol will be in attendance. Thursday August 18th Chicago Bandits VS Arizona Heat Televised Comcast SportsNet(4) Thirsty Thursday* Sponsored by St. Paulie Girl Loyola University Softball Night Sponsored by American Girl Dolls Company. Friday August 19th Chicago Bandits VS Arizona Heat Ladies Night** Sponsored by Viamoda Salon and Spa Lockport Softball team, 2004 Class AA High School Illinois State Softball Champions, will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Saturday August 20th Chicago Bandits VS Arizona Heat Fan Appreciation Night The first 500 kids 14 and under receive a Bandit DVDs Sunday August 21st Chicago Bandits VS Arizona Heat Team USA Coach Mike Candrea Day Anderson Bat Company Visor Day Saturday August 27th Playoff Game (Tape Delay) Televised ESPN2 Sunday August 28th Championship Game Televised ESPN2 Thirsty Thursday*= All beverages are $1 off Ladies Night**= All ladies (and others wearing a skirt or dress) receive half-off admission Kids Day***= All kids 14 and under receive half-off admission All Televised games subject to change unless signed contract Tom Lincoln Ph: 312-540-9300 Fax 312-540-9900 e-mail: [email protected]