CHICAGO BANDITS 2015 Sponsorship Media Kit

NPF Markets : • Chicago Bandits (Rosemont, IL) • (Washington, PA) • (Akron, OH) • USSSA Florida Pride (Kissimmee, FL)

NPF Schedule: • Regular season consists of 48 total games • Each team plays a total of 24 Home - 24 Away • Exhibition games (Battle of the Sexes and International: 3-5 additional games)

The Championship Series: The NPF Championship Series is where all four (4) teams square off on one weekend to crown the Cowles Cup Champion at the end of the regular season

CBS Sports Network: In 2014 the NPF announced a partnership with CBS Sports Network to broadcast eighteen (18) live games including the championship series Home of the Chicago Bandits

The Ballpark at Rosemont, opened in 2011, is a state of the art professional facility that is host to the Chicago Bandits professional fastpitch team. The facility features modern amenities: • Two (2) unique picnic areas that host various group outings/parties located down the 1st & 3rd base lines. • One (1) luxury “party deck” area located in left field that holds up to 100 people, fully catered and is great for any type of setting. • Two (2) main concession stands along with numerous food/drink carts. • Merchandise Store that is stocked with top-class and creative apparel.

The facility also hosts other various events: • Youth Travel Ball Tournaments • Little League Games • IHSA Championships • Big East/Big 10/MAC/Horizon/MWC League Tournaments • Corporate Lunch Outings/Games Chicago Bandits Established in 2005

Former Olympians • (2005 – Present) • Vicki Galindo (2005 –13) • (2005 – 10) • Stacy May (2005 – 10) • Caitlin Lever (2007 – 11)

6-time Regular Season Champions • 2013 Season (most recent)

2008 & 2011 NPF Champions • Made to finals (2012, 2013)

Previously played in: • Lisle, IL – (2005 - 07) • Elgin, IL – (2008 - 10) • Rosemont, IL – Ballpark at Rosemont (2011 – current) Chicago Bandits Established in 2005 Since Opening in 2011, the Ballpark at Rosemont has hosted close to 180,000 in total attendance. Average Attendance (stadium capacity – 1,750) • 2012: 975 per game • 2013: 1,120 per game • 2014: 1,300 per game Season Ticket Holders: • 2012: 300 • 2013: 350 • 2014: 386 Promotional Theme Days/Nights: • Kid’s Day • Scout Night • Radio Disney Night • Medieval Times Night • Legoland Night • Cancer Awareness Night • Country Night • ALS Night Fan Demographics 2014 Statistics • 56% Female vs. 44% Male • 38% 10-15 yrs old • 22% 18-35 yrs old • 40% 36-60 yrs old • 35% Married w/o children • 41% Married w/ children • 24% Single • $75,000 + household income Where are they coming from? (25 mile radius) •Rosemont •Orland Park •Des Plaines •Oak Park •Park Ridge •Elgin •Schaumburg •Lemont •Mt. Prospect •Roselle •Highland Park •Libertyville •Arlington Heights •Hoffman Estates •Chicago •Gurnee •Elk Grove Village •Northbrook Why the Chicago Bandits?

Chicago Bandits Corporate Partnerships The Chicago Bandits strive to make all partners a part of the fast-pace experience at the Ballpark at Rosemont each and every game. As a Chicago Bandits partner, you are not just a spectator, you’re part of the action.

The Chicago Bandits provide a highly-desirable family demographic, with a disposable income who are looking for great products and places to experience.

What you get as a partner with the Chicago Bandits is a diehard, loyal fan base, along with a desired return on investment. Why the Chicago Bandits?  Corporate Recognition Signage ◦ Digital Scoreboard ◦ Outfield ◦ Bullpen ◦ Main Concourse ◦ Entrance/Concession

Opportunities that generate recognition of your business on consistent daily basis. Fans make a conscious note of your business and associate it with fun, credibility, and excellence. Captivates your brand through online and nationally televised broadcasts, photos taken by fans, and any other media. Why the Chicago Bandits?

 Corporate Recognition Signage  Dug Out Tops  Foul Pole  Flags  On-deck  Back-stop  Press Box Signage

Creative and innovative methods to increase exposure with your brands. Fans take their eyes off the field before, during, and after games. Why the Chicago Bandits?  Corporate Recognition  PA Announcement  In-Game Promotions  Program Ad  Pocket Schedule  Bat Girl/Bandit for a Day  Tournaments  Kid’s Zone  Reading Club  Vendor

Captivate even the casual fan with your brands through simple and creative methods to fans in and out of the ballpark. Why the Chicago Bandits?  Corporate Recognition ◦ Media Recognition  Website ◦ 20 million hits (2013-2014) ◦ Easy click link advertisement  Facebook/Twitter ◦ Advertisements/promotions ◦ Data collection through “retweets” & “likes” We are constantly on our phones…

Media interaction with fans/consumers generates more brand awareness for your company to increase its revenues & ROI.

Unique opportunities for exposure through elements such as interactive promotions, special event calendar, and constant updated team information. Why the Chicago Bandits? • Grassroots/Community Reach Bandits of Tomorrow Contests/Games • Over 125 games played per season • Max five (5) games per Bandits home date (26) • Features included: • Two (2) umpires • Digital Scoreboard picture/name display for each team • PA announcements • Each team receives tickets to Bandits games • Team recognition during professional games

Have your company brand be a part of something special at the grassroots level.

Provides great PR and allows all teams, players, coaches, family, and friends involved to associate your organization with the help of making a young player’s dream come alive as they are provided with the feel of playing on the “big stage” for a couple of hours. Past/Present Successful Sponsors Past/Present Sponsor Inventory Be a part of the action as a partner with your brand as you are given your own designated game for the season… Past/Present Sponsor Inventory

Have fans see your brand/logo in their hands each and every game by sponsoring ticket vouchers… Past/Present Sponsor Inventory

An oldie, but a goodie…

See your brand/logo recognized on Bandits ticket stock.

Fans continue to order more and more tickets online…

See your brand/logo noticed on the Bandits “print-at- home” ticket. Past/Present Sponsor Inventory

Have your brand/ advertisement seen throughout a 25 mile radius on the most produced item in our inventory, our pocket schedule… Past/Present Sponsor Inventory

Cross Promote throughout the season with the Bandits using various coupons on or off the field… Past/Present Sponsor Inventory

Have fans interact with your brand/logo throughout each game with your own promotional game during the season… Past/Present Sponsor Inventory

Be a sponsor of the Chicago Bandits trading cards and see your brand/logo be a part of something special for years… Sponsorship Packages Base Hit - $1,500 1yr/$2,500 2yr Grand Slam - $7,500 1yr/$12,000 2yr Bullpen Banner (7’ x 3’) Outfield Banner (16’ x 7’) Program Ad (half page) PA Announcement (2 per game) Website Banner (inside pages) Website Banner (home/inside pages) 30 Game Vouchers Program Ad (full page) Seasonal In-game Promotion RBI - $3,250 1yr/$5,500 2yr Bandits Social Media Ad Options Outfield Banner (8’ x 7’) Pocket Schedule Ad (150,000 distributed) Program Ad (half page) 75 Game Vouchers Website Banner (inside pages) PA Announcement (1 per game) 30 Game Vouchers Championship - $9,500 1yr/$15,000 yr 2 Outfield Banner (16’ x 7’) Home Run - $5,000 1yr/$8,000 2yr Online Web-stream Advertisement Outfield Banner (8’ x 7’) Presenting Game Sponsor Program Ad (full page) Sponsor Giveaway Promotion Pocket Schedule Ad (150,000 distributed) Pocket Schedule Ad (150,000 distributed) PA Announcement (2 per game) Scoreboard Advertisement Website Banner (home page) PA Announcement (3 per game) Bandits Social Media Ad Options Program Ad (full page) 50 Game Vouchers Website Banner (home page) Bandits Social Media Ad Options 100 Game Vouchers

**Seven (7) month payment plans available** Sponsorship “A la Carte” Stadium Signage

Bullpen Banner (7’ x 3) = $1,000

Outfield Banner (8’ x 7’ /16’ x 7’) = $2,500/$4,000

Digital Scoreboard Ad/Commercial = $1,500

Concourse Signage = $1,200

Stadium Seating Signage = $500 (6 panels available)

Dugout Tops = 10,000 1yr/ $15,000 2yr/ $20,000 3yr

Smaller Dugout Top logos = $2,500 (one logo, one dugout) $4,000 (one logo, both dugouts)

- $3,500/2yrs (one logo, one dugout) $6,000/ 2yrs (one logo, both dugouts)

Foul Poles = $6,000 (2yr minimum)

Backstop Signage = $4,500 1yr/ $6,000 2yr

Park Bleacher Naming Rights Signage = $5,000 1yr/ $8,000 2yr

“Fungo” On-Deck Circles = $1,500 1yr/ $2,700 2yr In Venue Branding

**Seven (7) month payment plans available** Sponsorship “A la Carte”

Media Advertisements

PA Announcement = $300 season, $100 per game

Poster Schedule Ad = $1,500 exclusive, $500/ad

Pocket Schedule Ad (150,000 distributed) = $1,000 Full Panel, $700 Half Panel

Program Ad = $1,500 Front Page, $500 Full, $300 Half, $215 Qtr

Website Banner = $1,500 exclusive page, $1,000 home page, $500 inside page

Bandits Social Media Ad Options = $500 season, $300/9 weeks, $175/6 weeks

Advertisement Branding

**Seven (7) month payment plans available** Sponsorship “A la Carte” In-Game Sponsor

Player of the Game Sponsor = $400 season + gift card

Play of the Game Sponsor = $400 season + gift card

Inning Sponsor = $1,000 season

In–Game Promotion = $1,500 season, $400 per game

Homeruns /Strike Outs/Walks = $1,000 season

“Run the Bases” = $1,000 season, $200 per game

Pitching Change = $700 season

Foul Balls = $1,200 season (plenty of foul balls in NPF)

T-shirt Toss = $5,000 per season

Autograph Session Sponsor = $ 3,000 season (Autograph Card w/ Logo + PA Announcement)

Promotional Branding

**Seven (7) month payment plans available** Sponsorship “A la Carte”

On/Off Field Promotions

Season Presenting Sponsor = $20,000 (jersey patches)

Game Presenting Sponsor = $4,500 (exclusive)

Sponsor Giveaway Promotion = $1,500 (plus giveaway)

Stadium Buy Out Night = $3,500 per night (500 tickets)

Trading Card Sponsor = $3,500 (500 distributed)

Program Sponsor = $4,500 (2,000 distributed)

Ticket Back Sponsor = $5,000 (50,000 distributed)

“Print at home” Online Tickets = $1,500

Seasonal Branding

**Seven (7) month payment plans available** Sponsorship “A la Carte”

Naming Rights Sponsor Stadium Naming Rights = $75,000 3yr/ $50,000 2yr/ $30,000 1yr Entrance/Concourse Naming Rights = $5,000 2yr/ 3,000 1yr Section Naming Rights = $7,000 2yr/ $5,500 1yr Outfield Bleacher Naming Rights = $5,000 2yr/ $3,500 1yr Picnic Deck/Party Deck Naming Rights = $10,000 2yr/ $7,000 1yr Merchandise Shop Naming Rights = $8,000 2yr/ $6,500 1yr

Other Sponsor Opportunities Bonus Discount Booklets = $3,000 season Bandits Educational Class/Tour = $4,000 season Bandits “Grand Slam” Reading Club = $4,000 2yr VIP Bandits for a Day = $3,000 season Bandit for a Day/Shadow = $1,500 season Bat Girl Sponsor = $1,500 season Kiosk = $2,000 season/ $200 per game Creative/Venue Branding

**Seven (7) month payment plans available** Online Streaming Media Ad Packages

The Chicago Bandits present a 24 home game schedule at the Ballpark at Rosemont using a state of the art high definition video cast live on chicagobandits.com broadcasted by Hall of Fame Broadcaster Mike Knezevich.

During the 2014 season, the Chicago Bandits had over 60,000 unique viewers on chicagobandits.com Online Streaming Media Ad Packages

$14 per game X 24 games $336 for season Includes: 1 spot per game 24 spots for the season $14.00 per spot Online Streaming Media Ad Packages

$25 per game X 24 games $600 for season Includes: 2 spots per game 48 spots for the season $12.50 per spot Online Streaming Media Ad Packages

$35 per game X 24 games $840 for season Includes: 4 spots per game 96 spots for the season $8.75 per spot Corporate Ticket Packages Reward your employees, clients or just enjoy it for yourself! Make your after work hang out a Chicago Bandits game!

Benefits: - Networking - Team Building - Company Presence

Packages listed below: Season Tickets Per 7 Game Package 14 Game Package 24 games Price Ticket Per Per 7 games Price Ticket 14 games Price Ticket Lower Club $324 $13.50

Lower Club $98 $14 Lower Club $196 $14 Lower Box $294 $12.25

Lower Box $84 $12 Lower Box $168 $12 Upper Club $270 $11.25

Upper Club $70 $10 Upper Club $140 $10 Upper Box $246 $10.25

Upper Box $63 $9 Upper Box $126 $9 Outfield $150 $6.25

**Ticket prices listed above are based on one (1) ticket package per person** Chicago Bandits “Party Deck” Corporate/Group Outings

Package prices listed below: **Detailed menu items available by contacting Chicago Bandits office** OPTIONS 50 Guests 75 Guests 100 Guests $18 Package $900 $1,350 $1,800 $20 Package $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $21 Package $1,050 $1,575 $2,100

**Party Deck requires a minimum of 50 people to book an outing** **Pricing includes food** “DonQ Lounge” Corporate/Group Outings

This has “happy hour” written all over it! Up close and personal, with a private lounge area, enjoy a delicious cocktail while watching the best female athletes around in our luxurious “DonQ Lounge”.

With several food and beverage options, along with your own liaison, it’s a must for after hours fun! Package prices listed below:

**Detailed menu items available by contacting Chicago Bandits office** OPTIONS 30 Guests 40 Guests 50 Guests $18 Package $540 $720 $900 $20 Package $600 $800 $1,000 $21 Package $630 $840 $1,050

**DonQ Lounge requires a minimum of 30 people to book an outing** **Pricing includes food** Chicago Bandits Golf Outing Have your organization be apart of something to really help drive your brand home… Dinner/Lunch Sponsor $2,500 •Banner display during breakfast •Half page ad in tournament program •Recognition during awards ceremony •One (1) hole sign Beverage Cart Sponsor $2,000 •Signs on two (2) beverage carts Golf Tee Sponsor $1,500 •One (1) exclusive hole sponsor sign •Logo imprinted on 10,000 3-1/4” tees •Right to display banner on the course •One (1) hole sign •Recognition in tournament program Driving Range Sponsor $1,000 Golf Ball Sponsor $2,000 •Two (2) banners at driving range •Logo imprinted on 400 golf balls •One (1) exclusive hole sponsor sign •One (1) hole sign •Recognition in tournament program Golf Towel Sponsor $1,500 Putting Contest Sponsor $1,000 •Logo imprinted on 150 3’ by 3’ towels •Exclusive sign on practice green •One (1) hole sign •Additional signage on host course •Recognition in tournament program

**Each sponsor receives a complimentary foursome** Sponsorship Contact Information

For more information on Corporate Sponsorships/Partnerships contact:

Dan Meisler Director of Corporate Sales/Marketing Chicago Bandits Pro Fastpitch 27 Jennie Finch Way Rosemont, IL 60018 877-722-6348 [email protected] Terms & Conditions This proposal is submitted to potential partners/sponsors on a non exclusive basis and the Chicago Bandits reserve the right & ability to present all inventory elements, rights and privileges to other potential partners. All inventory elements, right and privileges, and conditions, contained in this proposal are subject to availability at the time of final agreement and all prices are net to the Chicago Bandits.