360 Architects Direct Network, Inc. Low and Inside, LLC RWL Inc. 4-Happy Feet Dynamic Team Sports MagnetStreet 6th Man , LLC E & R Sports Design Make It Count Marketing Comm. Scollon Productions, Inc. AAA Flag & Banner Eagle Custom Sports Market Identity Seek Aardvark Mascots Easton Sports Marketing Etc. ShoWare™ by VisionOne Action Sports America Easy Carry, LLC Markwort Sporting Goods SignCo Inc. Action Sports Media eBranded Solutions, Inc. Mascot Central Silver Knight Sales and Mktg. Alexander Global Promotions EISCO Mascot Madness SILVERBACK EXTREME by BF Alinco Costumes EK Success Mascot Publications Distributors Altitude Premium Consulting Elby Gifts, Inc. Masters of Design Silverman Group, Inc. AMCI Marketing Etix.com Match-Up Promotions Simply Smashing Cookies American Athletic, Inc. ETON Co. Me N Co. Sink Combs Dethlefs American Hole n One Everyone Loves Buttons, Inc. Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. Smart Button Associates American Needle Fanbase Nesting Dolls Mini Melts Inc. Snowie, LLC American Seating Company FANPOLE Mitchell and Ness Sound & Video Creations, Inc. AMI Graphics Fanvibe Mizuno USA Source One Sports Ampac Ent. Inc. / All-Star Fireworks Production, Inc. Mobile Merchandising Concepts Southern Bleacher Company Anton-Argires, Inc. Foamworx MoJo Sports Souvenir Drink Containers Applied Concepts, Inc. / Stalker For Bare Feet, Inc. Monarch Promotions, Inc. SpaceMaster , Inc.

2004 Exhibitors Radar & Video Forever Collectibles/Team Beans Monster Media Specialized Seating, Inc. ARAMARK Corporation Franklin Sports Inc. Motion DNA Sportnecks Armor Gear Franks Sport Shop Motion Imaging Sports Business Journal Associated Premium Corp. Friends Medical Laboratory, Inc. Multi Ad Sports Sports Entertainment Intl. Astro Turf LLC FUN IS GOOD Musco Sports Lighting LLC Sports Turf Managers Assoc. Athletic Training Equipment Co. FunGun Company, Inc. MV Sport / Weatherproof Sports Tutor Atlantic Bat Company FUNKIRIDES My First Game T-Shirt Kit SSK Corp. Audience of One Entertainment Game Day Promotions National Design Corporation Stadium Managers Association AudienceView Game Time Food & Beverage National Ticket Company Stadium Toys, L.L.C Bag’s "Snack Rack", Inc. Services, Inc. New Era Cap Co. Star Struck / ProTeam BallQube®, Inc. GameCard Enterprises LLC Newcrafters Nesting Dolls Co. Street Characters Barco Gear For Sports Novel T-Shirts Stretch Internet Barton Malow Company GH Sports O2-Cool Studio Simon Baseball America G-III Apparel Group Old Hickory Bat Co., Inc. Success Promotions Baseball Renewer Glitnir Ticketing Old Time Sports, Inc. Sunburst Sportswear Baseball Resource Grandstand Cards Olympus Flag & Banner SunCoast Sports, LLC Becky Schnakenberg, PC Graphic Business Solutions (GBS) One One Marketing Talking Mini Co. Inc. Berry Plastics Corporation Great American Products OpSec Brand Protection Team Shop Premiums Betras Plastics, Inc. Grip-Tite Plastics OT Sports Tetra Tech Sports Bimm Ridder Sportswear Down Trainers.com Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. The ALS Association BirdZerk! / ZOOperstars Heery International Panasonic Corporate Systems The Argent Hotel BWM Global HKS Architects Inc. Park Antony The Cotton Exchange BWP Bats HNTB Sports Architecture Paul Kelly Entertainment The Furniture Lab C&H Baseball, Inc. HOK Sport + Venue + Event Paul Pryor Travel Bags, Inc. The Topps Company, Inc. Caddy Products, Inc Home Run LLC dba Hoosier Bat Phoenix Design Works Ticket Craft Capco Sportswear Hubbell Lighting Inc. Phoenix Sports, Inc. TicketForce Card Emporium/ IMC Hunter Manufacturing Photo File, Inc. TicketReturn, Inc. Carol Flemming Costume Hussey Seating Company Pinnacle Systems-Team Sports Tickets.com Casio, Inc. Ideal Signs Pitchers World Toy Factory Catch The Moment.com IDS PM Squared Track Seating Cendant Corporation Incredipuzzle PORTAFLOOR by Sport Court Triple-M Bags Centerplate Infinity Pro Sports Power Alley Tri-Star Promotions, Inc. Challenger Industries Inflatable Design Group, Inc. Precision Dynamics Corp. (PDC) Turnkey Sports Choice Marketing SportsCards Inflatable Images Pro Specialties Group, Inc. Twin City Knitting Company Choice Ticketing Systems Irwin Seating Company ProBatter Sports, LLC Twins Enterprise, Inc. Churchill Container Company J&J Snack Foods Corp. Promats Ultra Play Systems, Inc. Clarin Jack L. Gordon Architects, P.C. Promotional Adventures LLC United Receptacle Classic Balloon JanSport, Inc. Promotional Partners Worldwide USA Today Sports Weekly College House / CHsport Jersey Express, Inc. PTC International, Inc. Vantage Apparel Concession Solutions JKP Sports Inc. - Jugs Pyrotecnico Venue 1 Cool Dog, Inc. Jonathan Gold Entertainment Quest Retail Technology, Inc. VF Imagewear Coopersburg Sports Jostens Rainbow Symphony, Inc. VirSys, Inc. Corporate Edge / FlagPro USA K&K Insurance Group, Inc Sporting Goods, Inc. VISTAR Corporate Imageworks K2 Licensing and Promotions Raymond Entertainment Group War Machine, Inc. Corsair Display Systems, Inc. Kencraft Candy Co. Red Hot Chicago WeatherBeater by Colorado Covermaster, Inc. Kevry Corporation Red Osier Lining Coyote Promotions Khamu Solutions, LLC Resnick Amsterdam Leshner PC Crazy Mascots Kid-N-Me Sportswear Retail Pro - BHD Information Systems Wincraft, Inc. The 2004 Creative Promotional Products Left Field Enterprises, LLC Rhino Baseball Bats S.A. De C.V. Winning Streak Sports, LLC Daktronics, Inc. Leisure Craft Inc. Rico Industries, Inc./Tag Express Witt Industries Baseball Trade Dant Clayton Corporation Lelands.com Rola-Trac Work In Sports, LLC Show in D-Bat, Inc. Lena Blackburne Rubbing Mud Rookies Cookies Worldwide Ticket & Label Anaheim was Destroyer Promotional Products Liebe (R.J.) Athletic Lettering Co. Ropes Baseball Apparel Zambelli Fireworks Digital Command Lion Brothers Company, Inc. Roxbury USA Zinger Professional Bat Co. the second Digital Replay Inc. Live 365, Inc. Rte. 66 Klubs ZOOperstars! largest Dinger Bats Logos Unlimited gathering of Dippin Dots, Inc. Louisville Slugger exhibitors with Photographs courtesy of the Dallas Convention & 296. Visitors Bureau, Wyndham Anatole Hotel and 2 Minor League Baseball. Overview Baseball Trade Show in Dallas Why Exhibit? Minor League Baseball invites you to participate in the 40th annual Baseball Trade ShowTM. The Baseball Trade Show is held in conjunction The Baseball Trade Show is beneficial for those with the Baseball Winter MeetingsTM, who want to achieve the greatest possible reach professional baseball’s annual to professional baseball executives in a three- convention. This convention is the largest day period. More than 275 exhibits will utilize gathering of baseball executives in the 120,000 sq. ft. of the Trinity Hall at the country. Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas. More than 2,500 attendees are expected. Representatives from more than 200 Major League and Minor League Baseball clubs, leagues and organizations Exhibiting companies range from manufactur- attend the Baseball Trade Show during their annual meetings. In ers and distributors of apparel, caps, blankets, addition, baseball representatives, coaches and organizers from souvenirs and promotional products, to service independent professional baseball clubs, college, high school and little companies including insurance, architecture, league, as well as other baseball affiliated organizations are invited to concessions, printing, marketing, internet and attend the Baseball Trade Show. entertainment, to stadium equipment, food and beverage, on-field suppliers and player Representatives include owners, general managers, marketing and equipment. promotions directors, stadium operations personnel, coaches, organizers, buyers and more. Representatives purchase equipment, staff If you have a product or service that would and player apparel, retail merchandise, promotional items and stadium benefit the baseball industry, you can not miss services at the show. this event! Bring your message, products and services straight to the individuals who want This year’s show will be held in Dallas, Texas at the Wyndham Anatole them. Hotel - Trinity Hall, December 5-7, 2005. The Wyndham Anatole Hotel is the host hotel for the Baseball Winter Meetings. We encourage you to take advantage of this exhibition opportunity. We forward to you joining us at the 40th annual Baseball Trade Show. Future Sites Walt Disney Swan & Dolphin Resort Orlando, FL December 4-6, 2006

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville, TN December 3-5, 2007

Table of Contents EXHIBITOR INFORMATION 4 EXHIBIT SPACE APPLICATION 10

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 7 BUYER’S GUIDE LISTING FORM 11

TRADE SHOW FLOOR PLAN 8 BUYER’S GUIDE ADVERTISING FORM 12

STEPS TO RESERVE BOOTH SPACE 9 RULES & REGULATIONS 13

3 Exhibit Schedule EXHIBIT HOURS Monday, December 5 5:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday, December 6 10:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday, December 7 10:00am - 5:00pm* *Exhibitors are to remain on the exhibit floor until the official close of the Exhibitor Benefits Baseball Trade Show. Any Exhibitors dismantling their booths prior to the scheduled time may be penalized by losing priority points in the priority system used for assigning space for future shows. AUDIENCE You will have access to the largest EXHIBIT MOVE-IN gathering of baseball executives in the Sunday, December 4 10:00am - 5:00pm country. Monday, December 5 8:00am - 3:00pm** **All exhibits must be fully operational by 3:00pm on Monday, Dec. 5th. BOOTH SECURITY Show Management may force labor on any exhibits not set-up by this Around-the-clock perimeter security time or deem the exhibitor to have canceled its reservation for exhbit services beginning with installation on space. December 4, 2005 through dismantle on December 8, 2005. (Exhibitors are EXHIBIT MOVE-OUT responsible for the contents of their booth.)

Exhibitor Information Wednesday, December 7 5:00pm - 10:00pm Thursday, December 8 8:00am - 1:00pm EXHIBITOR’S EMAIL NEWSLETTERS Show management will email periodic SHOW COLORS newsletters before the trade show that will Aisle Carpet: Burgundy (Licensee Section - Black) provide the latest information and include Drape: Striped Burgundy, Black, Beige exhibit tips to enhance your participation at the show. Please be sure to provide an HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS email address on your application. The Wyndham Anatole Hotel will be the host hotel for the Baseball Winter Meetings. This property will house attendees and sponsors only. The Renaissance Hotel FREE LISTING IN BUYER’S GUIDE Dallas is located across the street from the Wyndham and Each exhibitor will receive a maximum will house exhibitors. Housing information will be 50-word descriptive listing that details your included in the Exhibitor Service Manual that will be products and/or services in the exhibitor distributed in September. All housing will be handled Buyer’s Guide Directory that is distributed through the Minor League Baseball office. Please do not to all attendees at the show. contact the hotel directly. LISTING ON MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL WEBSITE In addition to the free listing in the Buyer’s Guide Directory, your company’s name will be included on the Baseball Trade Show section of the Minor League Baseball official website at www.minorleaguebaseball.com, as well as, www.BaseballTradeShow.com.

SHOW MANAGEMENT/ORGANIZER OFFICIAL CONTRACTOR/ The 2005 Baseball Trade Show SHOW DECORATOR Baseball Trade P.O. Box A Overnight Mailing Address: Exposition Services Show is the first St. Petersburg, FL 33731 Baseball Trade Show 139 Campanelli Drive year since 1985 (727) 822-6937 ext. 1718 201 Bayshore Drive SE Middleboro, MA 02346 that the show will Fax: (727) 825-3785 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (800) 723-1123 be held during Fax: (508) 946-1019 Email: [email protected] the week, a Website: www.minorleaguebaseball.com Monday through or www.BaseballTradeShow.com Wednesday 4 schedule. Exhibitor Information resale must be purchased from officially licensed vendors. The licensee section on the trade show Booth Information floor assists club personnel in identifying licensed All booth spaces are $14.00 per square foot if vendors. This section is reserved for Minor & Major purchased by October 3, 2005, with a minimum of League Baseball National Licensees. Only those 100 sq. feet required. Booth Space will be $17.00 per companies with an executed, national license agree- square foot after October 3, 2005. An additional ment will be located in the licensee section. If you $200 is required for a corner booth. Full payment are interested in becoming a Minor League or Major must be received with the application for process- League Baseball Licensee, please call (212) 931-7441 ing. If payment is not received, booth is subject to for application information. cancellation. Payment methods include check/ money order, Visa or Mastercard ( is not accepted).

EXHIBIT BOOTH INCLUDES*** Buyer’s Guide Exhibitors whose applications (including payment) 8’ high back drape are received and accepted by November 1, 2005, will 3’ high side rails be listed in the Buyer’s Guide exhibitor directory. Standard exhibitor ID sign The listing will include the organization name, ***Booth space DOES NOT INCLUDE carpet or any furnishings. address and phone/fax number, website/email, Furnishings and services are available at an additional cost from the Show Decorator. All ordering information will be included in booth number and a brief description of your prod- the Exhibitor Service Manual distributed to exhibitors after uct or service. There will be an addendum listing September 1, 2005. those exhibitors whose applications are received after November 1, 2005. Advertising opportunities LOCATION are also available. For more information, please see All exhibits will be in the Wyndham Anatole Hotel - page 11. Trinity Hall next to the Renaissance Hotel Dallas.

APPLICATION FOR SPACE Application for space must be made on the enclosed Exhibitor Service Manual Exhibitor Service Manuals will be distributed after application form. The completed application is to be September 1, 2005. The manuals will include service returned to Minor League Baseball (“Organizer”) information and forms from Organizer and Show with payment in full along with your Certificate of Decorator, as well as other service vendors. These Insurance. Faxes will be accepted only when paying service forms should be used to order labor, by Visa or MasterCard. American Express is not furniture, carpeting, electricity, telephone service, accepted. Applications will not be processed booth cleaning, etc. and also include shipping without full payment AND proof of insurance. A information and drayage rates. Exhibitors are confirmation letter will be mailed upon receipt of strongly encouraged to order all furnishings and the completed application and full payment. labor in advance to avoid higher on-site prices and SPACE ASSIGNMENTS to minimize delays during exhibit setup. All companies are assigned booth space based on several factors including: priority points, date application is received, licensee status, exhibitor Installation & Dismantle Labor Individual exhibitors who wish to install and booth selection and a balanced distribution of dismantle their own booth may do so if they use products and services. Priority points are explained company personnel. Do not attempt to bring in on page 9. No assignment will be made until “pick-up labor.” You must comply with local and payment and proof of insurance have been received. state fire, safety and insurance regulations and rules Final assignments will be made starting in October. set by Official Contractor, Organizer and the Wynd- BOOTH LOCATION ham Anatole Hotel. Exhibitors may also handle their Organizer reserves the right to assign all space in its own freight subject to the following condition: if sole and absolute discretion without regard to material can be hand-carried to and from the booth requests and reserves the right to reassign booths via accepted freight entrances. Hand-carried is SURVEY SAYS when necessary. Due to the large number of partici- defined as small cartons, packages or portable “80% of pating companies, Organizer cannot guarantee that lap-top computers that usually weigh less than 30 Attendees at the a company will not be located near a competitor. lbs. Official Contractor/ Show Decorator’s labor Baseball Trade claims jurisdiction under all other circumstances. Confirmation of booth assignment will be sent Show are immediately following assignment of space. All exhibitor booth freight and materials must be decision LICENSEE SECTION handled through the loading docks at the rear of the makers.” Minor League Baseball Licensing program guide- Wyndham Anatole Hotel - Trinity Hall. No freight or - 2004 Baseball lines require that all merchandise purchased for materials are allowed through the front entrance to Trade Show Trinity Hall. Attendee Survey 5 Name Badge Registration Each exhibiting company will receive five (5) complimen- tary name badges for company personnel use, per 100 sq. ft. of booth space reserved. Any additional name badges for company personnel will be $50 per badge. Organizer Important Dates reserves the right to issue name badges at its sole JULY 1, 2005 discretion. Should the company personnel change after Applications received by this date will earn name badges have been issued, the name badges may be fifteen (15) priority points toward a preferred exchanged on-site at the Exhibitor Information Desk. booth location.

Each representative of an exhibiting company must wear AUGUST 1, 2005 the official badge at all times while in the exhibit area Applications received by this date will earn including set-up and take-down. Exhibitor badges will be ten (10) priority points toward a preferred issued only in the name of the company shown on the booth location. application for exhibit space. SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 For additional Baseball Trade Show attendance policies, Applications received by this date will earn

Exhibitor Information please see page 13. five (5) priority points toward a preferred booth location. An advance name badge request form will be included in the Exhibitor Service Manual distributed in September. OCTOBER 3, 2005 Deadline to reserve advertising space in the Buyer’s Guide. Form is due along with payment in full.

OCTOBER 3, 2005 Baseball Winter Meetings Special Events* Deadline to reserve Booth Space at $14.00 BOB FREITAS BUSINESS SEMINAR sq. ft. After October 3, 2005, booth space Known as a staple of the Baseball Winter Meetings for the past 15 years, rate is $17.00 sq. ft. the Bob Freitas Business Seminar offers educational workshops and speakers dedicated to educating baseball executives. OCTOBER 10, 2005 Buyer’s Guide Advertising artwork is due. AWARDS LUNCHEON Artwork must be sized and camera-ready. A ticketed luncheon to recognize baseball’s most deserving executives of Digital artwork must be accompanied by a the 2005 season. hard copy.

GALA NOVEMBER 1, 2005 The Gala is the most anticipated and social special event. A ticket entitles Text for Buyer’s Guide listing is due. you to an all-inclusive night of food, drink, entertainment and mingling Applications received after this date will not with attendees. be included in the Buyer’s Guide. An addendum will be provided to attendees ANNUAL BANQUET listing exhibitors who reserve their booth The most formal event of the Baseball Winter Meetings. This event offers space after November 1. fine dining and entertainment.

GIFT BAG This coveted “goodie bag” is filled with baseball memorabilia and given to those who are fully registered for the Baseball Winter Meetings. In order to be a fully registered individual, you must obtain a Baseball Winter Meetings passport. Passports will be available for purchase in the Exhibi- tor Service Manual. If you are interested in participating with a giveaway in the Gift Bag, please contact Kelly Ryan at 727-822-6937 ext. 1723.

*TICKETS REQUIRED: Special Event registration is NOT included with the standard booth price. A ticket form will be included in the Exhibitor Service Manual distributed in September. 6 Gain more exposure, recognition and stand out from the competition at the 2005 Baseball Trade LOUNGE PARTNERSHIPS Sponsorship Opportunities Show and Baseball Winter Meetings! Packages Two “Lounge” partnerships are available. Lounge are available to meet your budget. #1 is at least a 30’x50’ square foot area located near the concessions on the trade show floor and Lounge #2 is at least a 20’x20’ square foot lounge located in the Licensee area. Both lounges are TITLE SPONSORSHIP furnished with tables and chairs for attendees and Put your company name as the Exclusive exhibitors to do business or just hang out and presenting sponsor of the Basebal Trade Show. relax. On Opening Night of the Trade Show the main food/bar station is set up in Lounge #1. Benefits: Exclusivity Benefits: Logo placement on all trade show signage Recognition at booth as an “Official Partner” Logo placement on the front cover of the Booth location upgrade to Sponsor area or next 2005 Buyer’s Guide to the Lounge (booth fees are extra) All Opening Night Inventory (see below) Sponsorship signage in the Lounge on And more. placards and table tops Opportunity to place company materials on table tops OPENING NIGHT SPONSORSHIP Opportunity to utilize the “Lounge” as a Opening Night kicks off the Baseball Trade Show demonstration area (Guidelines and approval with a reception on the trade show floor and is an rights apply. Content and times subject to approval.) opportunity for attendees and exhibitors to Buyer’s Guide Half Page black & white ad interact in a social gathering. And more. Benefits: Recognition at booth as an “Official Sponsor” COFFEE/FOOD CART PARTNERSHIP 10x20 Booth Space in Sponsor area Coffee/Food carts and concessions will be set-up Logo placement on Opening Night banners in on the trade show floor during show hours for hall and signage at food stations attendees and exhibitors to buy food & drinks. Buyer’s Guide Full Page color ad Door Sampling opportunity Benefits: And more. Recognition at booth as an “Official Partner” Signage and hospitality exposure with attendees, as well as exhibitors CYBER CAFÉ SPONSORSHIP Booth location upgrade to Sponsor area or next Attendees will be treated to a CyberCafé on the to the carts/concession (booth fees are extra) trade show floor to check email and go online. As Signage at the Coffee/Food Cart it was last year, this is sure to be a hotspot. Show Buyer’s Guide Half Page black & white ad Management supplies the space, electricity, And more. internet connection, maintenance and computers. Benefits: DOOR SAMPLING PARTNERSHIP Recognition at booth as an “Official Sponsor” Get your product or literature directly in front of 10x10 Booth Space in Sponsor area or next to and in the hands of attendees. This is an opportu- CyberCafé nity to distribute your product, company literature Sponsorship signage at CyberCafé or demonstrate your service at the front entrance Opportunity to place company materials in to the Baseball Trade Show. CyberCafé (mouse pads, pens, paper) Opportunity to put company’s website as the Benefits: home page on the CyberCafé computers Recognition at booth as an “Official Partner” Buyer’s Guide Full Page color ad Booth location upgrade (booth fees are extra) And more. One-hour sampling time slot, exclusive of any other exhibitor sampling TRADE SHOW BAG PARTNERSHIP And more. A minimum of 2,500 Trade Show Bags will be produced for distribution to attendees at the front ADDITIONAL PACKAGES INCLUDE: entrance of the trade show. The bags are avail- Baseball Winter Meetings Awards Luncheon able for attendees to use while roaming the floor Baseball Winter Meetings Bob Freitas Business to collect samples and handouts from exhibitors. Seminar “Our sponsorship of Benefits: Baseball Winter Meetings Gala the Cyber Café at Recognition at booth as an “Official Partner” Baseball Winter Meetings Gift Bag the [2004] Baseball Exposure with company logo imprinted on PBEO Job Fair Trade Show a minimum of 2,500 trade show bags Hotel Key Cards provided Smart Booth location upgrade to Sponsor area In-Kind Partnerships (Logo T-shirts, Logo Pens, Button with the (booth fees are extra) VIP Gifts, And more.) visibility and Buyer’s Guide Half Page black & white ad unlimited exposure And more. Partnership Packages start at $1,500 that we wouldn't Sponsorship Packages start at $10,000 have been able to accomplish with For more information on sponsorship opportunities at the Baseball Trade Show or Baseball Winter Meetings, only traditional please contact Noreen Brantner (727) 822-6937 ext. 1718 or email [email protected]. booth space.” - Aileen Stacy 7 Smart Button Assoc. AREA 586 CONCESSION REST ROOMS 584 20' 70' 582 20' Aisle 1700 1701 580 LOUNGE #1 LOUNGE Wyndham Anatole - Trinity Hall 1706 1710 1708 578 December 5-7 576 1607 1605 1601 1611 1609 1615 50'

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200 401 400 301 201 101 See page 9 to ROOMS REST ONLY Minor League and 100 SPONSOR SECTION find out ways Major League Baseball (within Dashed Area) to increase National Licensees will be placed in the Licensee Section. your priority The Sponsor Section is reserved for  points. ENTRANCE DOORS Official Sponsors and exhibitors with high priority points. 8 Booth Reservation

Steps to Reserve Booth Space Booth Location 1. Read Rules and Regulations thoroughly. Booth location is assigned according to a priority point system. Exhibitors earn priority points based 2. Print clearly and complete Part 1 - 6 of the Exhibit Space Application on such factors as booth size, date of application, and Buyer’s Guide Listing Form. Applications will not be accepted sponsorship and advertising commitments and without a signature. If interested in advertising opportunities, complete participation in previous Minor League Baseball Sections 7-9 of the Buyer’s Guide Advertising Form. Promotional Seminars and Baseball Trade Shows. In the event two exhibitors have equal priority 3. Keep a copy of all forms for your records. points, the exhibitor who has exhibited the longest and/or whose application was received 4. Make checks payable to Professional Baseball Promotion Corp. the earliest will be assigned space first. 5. Mail original application with payment and PROOF of INSURANCE (See Insurance Rules on page 15) to:

Baseball Trade Show Priority Point System P.O. Box A St. Petersburg, FL 33731 1/4 point Each square foot of exhibit space OR Baseball Trade Show 2 points Each year of exhibiting 201 Bayshore Drive SE 5 points Five or more years of exhibiting St. Petersburg, FL 33701 5 points Application received by 6. Fax Application only if paying by credit card to (727) 825-3785. September 1, 2005 (but after August 1, 2005)

10 points Ten or more consecutive years of Booth Rate Chart exhibiting

Appl. Received by 10/3/05 Appl. Received after 10/3/05 10 points Application received by August Booth Dimensions $14/ sq. ft. $17/ sq. ft. 1, 2005 (but after July 1, 2005)

10 points Major or Minor League Baseball 10’ x 10’ $1,400 $1,700 National Licensees (booth 10’ x 20’ $2,800 $3,400 location in Licensee area) 10’ x 30’ $4,200 $5,100 15 points Applications received before 10’ x 40’ $5,600 $6,800 July 1, 2005 20’ x 20’ $5,600 $6,800 20’ x 30’ $8,400 $10,200 15 points Promotional Ideas Advertising (see page 12) 20’ x 40’ $11,200 $13,600 20’ x 50’ $14,000 $17,000 20 points Gift Bag Participation 20’ x 80’ $22,400 $27,200 40 points Advertisers in the Buyer’s Guide 30’ x 30’ $12,600 $15,300 (Custom Listings do not qualify) 30’ x 40’ $16,800 $20,400 30’ x 50’ $21,000 $25,500 150 points Official Sponsors of the Baseball Winter Meetings or Baseball 9 Trade Show Exhibit Space Application Please fill out Pages 10-12, where applicable Full Payment and Proof of Insurance must be received with application in order to process Part 1 - Company Information RETURN WITH PAYMENT & PROOF OF INSURANCE TO: Baseball Trade Show Baseball Trade Show P.O. Box A OR 201 Bayshore Drive SE Company Name St. Petersburg, FL 33731 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

First Name Last Name FAX: (727) 825-3785 (for applications with credit card payment ONLY)

Physical Street Address / Mailing Address (If different) OFFICE USE ONLY City State Zip Date Received:

Phone Fax Payment Amount:

Account Code: Amount: Email (needed for Exhibitor Updates) Website Booth Size: Part 2 - Background Information Has your company ever exhibited at the Baseball Trade Show? _____ No _____ Yes Part 4 - Payment Information (Circle One) If Yes, how many years? ______Do you or anyone in your company have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Check Money Order VISA Mastercard Disabilities Act? _____ No _____ Yes Credit Card Payment (American Express is NOT accepted): Part 3 - Booth Space Information Requested Booth Dimensions: ______x ______= ______sq. ft. Credit Card Number (minimum booth size is 10’ x 10’ = 100 sq. ft.) Rate: @ $14.00 sq. ft = $ ______OR @ $17.00 sq. ft. = $ ______Exp. Date (before Oct. 3, 2005) (after Oct. 3, 2005)

Aisle Corner Requested: (Add $200.00) to booth rate _____ No _____ Yes Authorized Signature Layout Requested: _____ Island _____ Peninsula (Island and Peninsula Booths are only available for booths 20x20 or larger - see Section 8, Part (vi) & (viii) of the Rules & Regulations) Print Name Total Booth Rate: $ ______

Booth Location Preferences: Please select three (3) booth location preferences (See Floor Plan Check/Money Order Payment (Please make checks payable to on page 8). Professional Baseball Promotion Corp.) ______Enclosed Check or Money Order: #______Your selection here does not guarantee placement. If your priority points allow placement in one of these locations, Show Managment will make reasonable efforts to place you there. In the Amount of $______Part 5 - Agreement By signing below you and your business acknowledge and agree to all rules and regulations contained herein, as it exists now or may be revised from time to time and in the Exhibitor Service Manual, as well as the Wyhdham Anatole Hotels exhibit and function space rules and regulations. Please see page 13 for more information. Please note: Each exhibitor must carry a comprehensive general commercial liability policy in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) and must name the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc., Professional Baseball Promotion Corporation and the Wyndham Anatole Hotel, their officers, shareholders, members, officials, employees and related entities as additional insureds on the policy. EXHIBITORS MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ALONG WITH THIS APPLICATION, NAMING THE ABOVE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS. Applications will not be processed until proof of insurance is provided. Please see page 15, Section 15, for more information on insurance coverage. Please make a copy of this application for your records. By signing below you represent and warrant that the signatory has legal authority to legally bind the company to terms and conditions of this agreement.

Applicant Signature Title

Date Signed 10 REMINDER: Return this page with your application or fax separately to (727) 825-3785. Listing Form Buyer’s Guide

The Information provided below is for the 2005 Baseball Trade Show Buyer’s Guide. A Company Listing in this Guide is FREE with your booth package. Please type or print clearly. Your listing will print as specified below. If the Company Listing is identical to the Company Information in Section 1, please proceed to the product category selection.

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Part 6 - Product Categories (SELECT UP TO 5 - ONLY THE FIRST 5 SELECTED WILL BE LISTED) ❑ Accessories ❑ Fence/Fence Padding ❑ Premium/Giveaway Items ❑ Apparel ❑ Field Covers ❑ Printing ❑ Athletic Training ❑ Field Equipment ❑ Promotions ❑ Athletic Under Garments ❑ Fireworks Displays ❑ Protective Devices Buyer’s ❑ Baby/Youth Products ❑ Food & Beverage ❑ Publications ❑ Backstops ❑ Furniture ❑ Radar Equipment Guide ❑ Bags & Luggage ❑ Gift Items ❑ Signage ❑ ❑ Gloves ❑ Equipment Listing ❑ Bats ❑ Graphic Design ❑ Souvenirs ❑ Batting Cages ❑ Imprinted Sportswear Form ❑ Sports Medicine ❑ Batting Gloves ❑ Inflatables ❑ Stadium Architects ❑ Beverage Containers ❑ Insurance ❑ Stadium Equipment ❑ Caps/Headgear ❑ Internet Services ❑ Stadium Seating ❑ Catching Equipment ❑ Jewelry ❑ Teaching Aids ❑ Cleaning Supplies ❑ Leisure Products ❑ Team Uniforms ❑ Communications ❑ Lighting (Stadium) ❑ Ticketing Software/Systems ❑ Computer Services ❑ Marketing Services ❑ Tickets ❑ Concession Operations ❑ Mascots ❑ Trading Cards ❑ Cupholders ❑ Netting/Posts ❑ Travel/Hotels ❑ Custom Carts ❑ Outdoor Products ❑ Trophies/Awards ❑ Educational Program ❑ Photographs/Photos ❑ Turf/Turf Services ❑ Embroidery ❑ Pitching Machines ❑ Video/Audio Services ❑ Employment ❑ Playing Equipment ❑ Other ______❑ Entertainment ❑ Point-of-Sale Terminals ______

Which category, checked above, do you consider your primary category? ______

Brief Product Description* (50 words or less) ______From mascot ______companies, to batting/pitching ______cages, to concessionaires, ______to Licensees, if you have a ______product or service that benefits the Check here if you are a National Licensee: _____ Minor League Baseball _____ Major League Baseball business of baseball then the * Show Management reserves the right to edit product description for length. 2005 Baseball Trade Show is the 11 place to be. Buyer’sBuyer’s Guide Guide AdvertisingAdvertising Form Form Part 7 - Company Information Part 9 - Advertising Payment Information The Baseball Winter Meetings and Baseball Trade Show offer several great (Circle One) advertising opportunities to create visibility for your company. Complete the information below and reserve your ad placement today. Availability is Check Money Order VISA Mastercard limited. Reservations will not be accepted after September 20, 2005. Credit Card Payment (American Express is NOT accepted): Company Name Credit Card Number Contact Name/Title Exp. Date Signature Authorized Signature RETURN WITH PAYMENT TO: Baseball Trade Show Baseball Trade Show Print Name P.O. Box A or 201 Bayshore Drive SE St. Petersburg, FL 33731 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Check/Money Order Payment (Please make checks payable to Professional Baseball Promotion Corp.) VIA FAX*: (727) 825-3785 Enclosed Check or Money Order #______*Only those applications with credit card payments will be accepted via facsimile In the Amount of $ ______

Part 8 - Choose Advertisement Type

ADVERTISEMENT DIMENSIONS RATES CUSTOM & BASIC LISTING EXAMPLES: Basic Buyer’s Guide Advertising FULL COLOR Minor League Baseball P.O. Box A ❑ Inside Back Cover* 4 1/4” W x 9 1/2” H $1,500.00 St. Petersburg, FL 33731 ❑ Trade Show Map Flap* 4” W x 9” H $1,500.00 (727) 822-6937 (727) 825-3785 fax ❑ Full Page 4” W x 9” H $1,000.00 ❑ Half Page 3 1/2“W x 4 1/2” H $750.00 Custom (featuring company logo or slogan)

BLACK & WHITE Minor League Baseball P.O. Box A ❑ Full Page 3 1/2” W x 8 1/2” H $750.00 St. Petersburg, FL 33731 ❑ Half Page 3 1/2” W x 4 1/2” H $500.00 (727) 822-6937 (727) 825-3785 fax ❑ CUSTOM LISTING** (add logo and/or slogan to basic listing) $100.00 Promotional Ideas Book*** COMBO (SAVE $100 Now) All advertisers must provide appropriately ❑ Full Page 4” W x 7 1/4” H $400 sized camera-ready artwork by October 10, Regular price is $500 for the Promotional Ideas Book - Combo package is only available with any Buyer’s Guide Ad purchase. Purchase today and SAVE $100. 2005. Artwork provided on disk must be * Call for Availability accompanied by a hard copy for verifica- ** Custom Listing does NOT count as Advertisement in Buyer’s Guide for increased Priority Points (See Samples to right) tion. Cancellation of Buyer’s Guide *** The Promotional Ideas Publication has served as the most comprehensive and in-depth collection of the best Minor League Baseball and Major League Baseball promotions, for 12 consecutive years. The publication is packed with unique and creative ideas advertising will not be accepted after for pre-game, between-inning and post-game promotions, as well as the latest in fan giveaways and community programs. Last year, 135 Minor League Baseball teams and 6 Major League Baseball teams contributed ideas for this publication - making it the largest October 10, 2005. Failure to provide artwork edition to date! The publication is distributed to professional baseball teams in January each year – just in time to help plan their and/or payment will result in exclusion of promotional schedule for the upcoming season! If you are looking for some great added exposure to the teams, advertising space is still available in the 2005 edition of the Promotional Ideas Publication. Call (727) 456-1718 for more information. company’s advertisement without refund. 12 Rules & Regulations 1. PURPOSE. 7. SUBLETTING OF EXHIBIT SPACE. The Baseball Trade Show is conducted by Professional Exhibitor may NOT assign, sublet or apportion to any other Baseball Promotion Corporation (“Organizer”), a subsidiary entity or individual all or any part of the exhibit space of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, allocated and may not advertise or display goods or Inc. (”NAPBL” or “Minor League Baseball”). The purpose of services other than those produced or sold by said the Baseball Trade Show is to compliment the Baseball Winter exhibitor in the regular course of business. Meetings by allowing individuals and businesses (“exhibitors”) to display and/or demonstrate products and services that support the baseball industry for leagues, clubs 8. INSTALLATION & DISMANTLING OF EXHIBITS. and other representatives of Major and Minor League Exhibitor agrees to the following rules regarding the Baseball. installing and dismantling of its exhibit: A. INSTALLATION. If the installation of any exhibit (i) has 2. ELIGIBILITY. not started by noon Monday, December 5, 2005 or (ii) The Baseball Trade Show exhibit area is open to all exhibitors appears like it will not be completed by 3:00 pm, Monday, whose products relate to or are used by the baseball industry. December 5, 2005, Organizer may (a) order the exhibit to Organizer reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject any be installed or (b) deem the exhibitor to have canceled its application for exhibit space including, without limitation, reservation of exhibit space. If the exhibit is ordered to be those submitted by applicants whose product or service do installed, the exhibitor will be billed for and be responsible not meet the above-described criteria or simply would not be to pay all costs and expenses associated with such installa- in the best interest of Organizer or Baseball Trade Show. tion. If the exhibitor is deemed to have canceled its reserva- tion of exhibit space, the exhibitor forfeits the entire space 3. ATTENDANCE. fee as liquidated damages and Organizer may reassign the The Baseball Trade Show is NOT open to the general public. exhibit space without any obligation to the exhibitor. All Requests for guest badges will be accepted by Organizer. The exhibits must be fully operational by 3:00 pm, Monday, cost for a guest badge is $50. Organizer reserves the right to December 5, 2005. After this time, no installation work will issue or not issue guest badges in its sole discretion. Guest be permitted without special permission from Organizer. badges will include the guest name and the company name of Please refer to the Exhibitor Service Manual for more the exhibitor they are visiting. information on exhibitor installation and Dallas labor laws. B. DISMANTLING. Early dismantling of exhibits is 4. LOGOS & TRADEMARKS. prohibited. Any exhibitor dismantling its exhibit prior to Only exhibitors who possess an appropriate license may use 5:00 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2005, will be penalized the logo or trademark of a Minor League Baseball or Major with respect to future Baseball Trade Shows. Specific League Baseball organization, including, without limitation, penalties may include deductions in priority points or the Baseball Trade Show and Baseball Winter Meetings logo ineligibility to exhibit at future shows. Dismantling of all and trademark in association with the exhibitor’s products exhibits must be completed prior to 3:00 pm, Thursday, and/or services. Failure to possess a license may result in the December 8, 2005. If the dismantling of any exhibit (i) has seizure of infringing goods and materials. You may request a not started by 12:00 pm, Thursday, December 8, 2005 or (ii) one time license for use of the 2005 Baseball Trade Show or appears like it will not be completed by 3:00 pm, Thursday, Baseball Winter Meetings logos on promotional products to December 8, 2005, then Organizer may order the exhibit to be given away during the show. There is no fee for this be dismantled. In such event, exhibitor will be billed for and license. Please contact Organizer to have a Promotional Giveaway Form faxed to you. be responsible to pay all costs and expenses associated therewith.

5. MUSIC, PHOTOGRAPHS & COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. C. TOOLS, LABOR, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT. Each exhibitor is solely responsible for obtaining any Exhibitor will be responsible for all costs and expenses necessary license and permits to use music, photographs or other copyrighted, trademarked or proprietary material in associated with its exhibit, including, without limitation, all the exhibitor’s booth or display. tools, equipment associated with or needed for the installation, maintenance, operation, removal or modification of its exhibit and clean-up of booth space following 6. PAYMENT, CANCELLATION & REFUND. exhibition. Exhibitor must adhere to all local union Payment is due in full with application. Exhibitor agrees that guidelines during the exposition. should Exhibitor fail to pay all or any part of the applicable trade show fees and/or other consideration, then Exhibitor D. CONTRACTOR SERVICES. In September 2005, shall indemnify NAPBL and Organizer for all costs including, Organizer will forward an Exhibitor Service Manual to each but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney‘s fees registered exhibitor. The Exhibitor Service Manual will list incurred by NAPBL and Organizer in collecting such unpaid the names, addresses and phone numbers of the official consideration. contractors that will be available to provide various services to exhibitors including, without limitation, exhibit installa- All notices of cancellation must be received in writing. If tion and dismantling services. Exhibitors are responsible for exhibitor’s written notice of cancellation is received prior to communicating with, supervising and compensating the October 3, 2005, Organizer will retain twenty-five percent official contractors for their services. (25%) of the total exhibit space fee as liquidated damages and refund the remainder. If exhibitor’s written notice of 9. BOOTHS & EXHIBIT SPACE. cancellation is received after October 3, 2005, but prior to A. BOOTH ACCESSIBILITY. All exhibitors must comply November 1, 2005, Organizer will retain fifty percent (50%) of with Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). the total exhibit space as liquidated damages and refund the Exhibitor (i) warrants and represents that its exhibit at the SURVEY SAYS remainder. If exhibitor’s written notice of cancellation is Baseball Trade Show will be accessible to all individuals in received after November 1, 2005, but prior to November 21, accordance with the ADA and (ii) agrees that any alleged “70% of attendees 2005, Organizer will retain seventy-five percent (75%) of the violation of the ADA or comparable state law will be an made a purchase at total exhibit space fee as liquidated damages and refund the “Indemnified Event” for which Exhibitor agrees to provide the 2004 Baseball remainder. If exhibitor’s written notice of cancellation is indemnification as set forth in Section 13. received after November 21, 2005, exhibitor forfeits entire Trade Show; 2 out exhibit space fee as liquidated damages. Upon receipt of B. BOOTH FLOOR PLAN, CONSTRUCTION & of 3 clubs purchase exhibitor’s written notice of cancellation, Organizer may ARRANGEMENT. (i) General. No portion of any exhibit may extend beyond at least 25% of their reassign the canceled space without obligation to the season needs ; 1 out exhibitor. Receipt of an exhibit space application, or the assigned exhibit space. The placement of equipment negotiation of the applicable exhibit space fee payment must be done to avoid blocking the visibility of neighboring of 3 purchase at instrument does not constitute an acceptance of an exhibitors. All exposed parts of a display must be finished least 50%.” application. If an application is rejected, Organizer will so as not to appear unsightly or objectionable. All exhibit refund the total exhibit space fee to the applicant. fixtures, especially portable or “pop-up” booths, must be - 2004 Baseball Trade Show 13 Attendee Survey Rules & Regulations erected in a manner to withstand normal contact or vibration due to (x) Hanging Signs. All hanging signs must be approved in advance by outside forces such as the movement of fork lifts, heavy machinery or Organizer and the engineering department of the Wyndham Anatole equipment, and contact by attendees, cleaners, laborers, neighboring Hotel. exhibitors, other exhibitors or other persons. The use of shelves or Any part of an exhibit that fails to meet all such codes, rules and racks for product or literature display should be used with fixtures regulations and ordinances will be modified or removed so that the designed to support such loading. exhibit meets all such requirements. Exhibitor will be solely respon- (ii) Storage of Excess Literature & Product. The storage of excess sible for the costs and expenses of such modification or removal. literature, product or packing materials and cases behind the exhibit (xi) Acceptability of Booth Design & Demonstrations. All exhibits space back drape is strictly prohibited. A limited supply of literature must be designed and operated in a manner that is acceptable to and/or product may be stored within the booth area so long as these Organizer. Organizer reserves the right to require immediate materials do not block access to the utility service or appear unsightly withdrawal, expulsion or cessation of any conduct the Organizer deems from the aisle. unacceptable. Product and service sampling are acceptable within (iii) Floor Plan. All dimensions and locations on the floor plan are exhibitor’s booth space so as not to interfere with attendee traffic in the believed, but not warranted, to be accurate. Organizer reserves the aisles. Exhibitors are not permitted to hand out, distribute or display absolute right to make modifications as it deems necessary. their product, services or hand out material at any site at the Baseball Trade Show or Baseball Winter Meetings, other than the Exhibitor’s own (iv) In-Line (Standard) Booth. In-line (standard) booths are booths booth without prior approval from Organizer. Violations include, but are with an aisle on one (1) side and other exhibit space on three (3) sides. not limited to, placing brochures on display tables, handing out material All exhibit fixtures, components, identification signs and other display at the trade show entrance, mascot and entertainment acts performing materials in the front half of the booth are restricted to a maximum in the aisles or in open areas or promotional items being distributed height of four feet (4’) and in the back half of the booth eight feet three around the Exhibit Hall, other than at the Exhibitor’s own booth. Noise inches (8’3”). levels from demonstrations, sound systems and other devices must not interfere with others. Organizer may limit the use of any sound, light or (v) Perimeter Booth. Perimeter booths are booths with an aisle on one other device by exhibitor. (1) side, other exhibitors on two (2) sides, which are located on the outside perimeter of the exhibition area located on the remaining side. (xii) Care of Exhibit Space. The exhibitor must, at exhibitor’s sole cost All exhibit fixtures, components, identification signs and other display and expense, maintain the booth space and exhibit in a neat, clean, materials in the front half of the booth are restricted to a maximum orderly and safe manner. Each exhibitor must provide a representative height of four feet (4’) and in the back half of the booth are restricted to at all times within the exhibit space during the open hours. a maximum height of sixteen feet (16’). (xiii) No Suitcasing. Any attendee who is observed to be soliciting (vi) Peninsula Booth. Peninsula booths are booths with aisles on three business in the aisles or other public spaces, in another company’s (3) sides. All exhibit fixtures, identification signs and other display booth or in violation of any portion of the Baseball Trade Show materials within ten feet (10’) of an adjoining booth and within five feet Exhibition Policy, will be asked to leave immediately and may be (5’) of an aisle are restricted to a maximum height of four feet (4’). All banned from future shows. exhibit fixtures, components, identification signs and other display materials farther than ten feet (10’) from an adjoining booth and farther 10. IDENTIFICATION & SECURITY. than five feet (5’) from an aisle are restricted to a maximum height of All exhibitor personnel must wear an official Baseball Trade Show eight feet three inches (8’3”). All exhibit fixtures, components, identification badge whenever they are on the exhibition floor identification signs and other display materials farther than ten feet (regardless of whether the 2005 Baseball Trade Show is open to (10’) from an adjoining booth and further than five feet (5’) from an attendees or not). Anyone not wearing an identification badge will be aisle are restricted to a maximum height of sixteen feet (16’). prohibited from entering or be asked to leave the premises. To ensure (vii) Island Booth. An island booth is a booth with aisles on four sides. maximum-security precaution, after-hours work will not be permitted in All exhibit fixtures, components, identification signs and other display the exhibit hall. Exhibitors must take provisions for safeguarding their materials are restricted to a maximum height of sixteen feet (16’). goods, materials, equipment and displays. Although Organizer will provide 24-hour perimeter security throughout the Baseball Trade Show (viii) Canopies, False Ceilings & Umbrellas. Canopies, false exhibition period, (during the installation and dismantling periods), the ceilings and umbrellas will be permitted to a height that corresponds furnishing of such service shall not be construed as an assumption of any to the height regulation for the type of booth space allocated. For obligation or duty by either Organizer or the Wyndham Anatole Hotel example, no part of a canopy for an in-line (standard) booth may with respect to the protection of exhibitor’s property (or other property exceed eight feet three inches (8’ 3”). Canopies and false ceilings may located within exhibitor’s booth), which shall always be deemed to extend out to the aisle line and up to the booth line on each side of an remain in the sole possession and custody of exhibitor. Under no exhibitor’s booth space provided that support structures do not exceed circumstances will either Organizer, NAPBL or the Wyndham Anatole three inches (3”) in width when placed (i) within ten feet (10’) of an Hotel or any person or entity related to them, be held responsible for adjoining exhibit or (ii) within five feet (5’) of an aisle (since adjoining any lost, damaged or stolen property. exhibitors are entitled to the same reasonable sight line from the aisles as they would expect if they were adjacent to an exhibitor without a canopy or false ceiling). Exhibitors installing a canopy or false ceiling 11. SALE OF GOODS & SERVICES. shall be responsible for checking and ensuring that the canopy or false Exhibitor is solely responsible for (i) obtaining any licenses, permits or ceiling meets or exceeds all applicable codes, rules, regulations and approvals required under local or state law applicable to its activity at ordinances (e.g., fire code, safety code, building code). Any part of an the Baseball Trade Show, (ii) for obtaining any tax identification exhibit that fails to meet all such codes, rules, regulations and numbers, and (iii) for paying all taxes, license fees or other charges that ordinances will be either modified or removed. Exhibitor will be solely shall become due to any governmental authority in connection herewith. responsible for the costs and expenses of such modification or removal. All sales must be conducted within the confines of the booth and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. (ix) Towers. A tower is a free standing exhibit component separate from the main exhibit fixture and is used for identification and display purposes. Towers will be permitted to a height that corresponds to the 12. FIRE & SAFETY REGULATIONS. height regulations for the type of booth space allocated. All fire and safety regulations will be strictly enforced. Each exhibitor assumes responsibility for compliance with such regulations. All 14 Rules & Regulations decorations and booth equipment must be fire resistant and Exhibitor must provide the Baseball Trade Show with a electrical wiring must meet all safety requirements of the official Certificate of Insurance evidencing such coverage accompa- service contractor. Affidavits attesting to compliance with Fire nied with the Baseball Trade Show exhibit booth application. Department regulations must be submitted upon request. Booth applications will not be processed until receipt of such Combustible material shall not be stored in the Wyndham insurance is received. Failure to provide evidence of insurance Anatole Hotel or exhibit area. coverage will result in Exhibitor losing the ability to exhibit All product demonstrations involving any moving and poten- and forfeiture of any deposit as decided by the Baseball Trade tially hazardous machines, displays or parts (e.g. batting Show in its sole discretion. (See sample policy below). machines) must have hazard barriers to prevent accidental injury to attendees or other exhibitors. Demonstrations must always be supervised by exhibitor personnel who can stop the demonstration in the event of an emergency. 13. LIABILITY. EXHIBITOR ASSUMES ALL RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ATTENDING THE BASEBALL TRADE SHOW. EXHIBITOR AGREES THAT ORGANIZER, NAPBL AND THE WYNDHAM ANATOLE HOTEL AND ALL OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SHAREHOLDERS, MEMBERS, PARTNERS, SUBSIDIARIES, PARENTS, AFFILIATED ENTITIES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, ATTORNEYS, INSURERS, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS RELATED TO OR ASSOCIATED WITH THEM, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL FOR ANY CLAIMS, SUITS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LOSS, DAMAGE, COSTS, EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES) , OR INJURY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO (I) THE EXHIBIT OR PROPERTY OF EXHIBITOR, (II) ANY USE OF THE EXHIBIT BOOTH SPACE BY EXHIBITOR OR ANY OF EXHIBITOR’S OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT, REPRESEN- TATIVES, GUESTS, AGENT OR, (III) ANY NEGLIGENT, INTENTIONAL OR OTHER ACT OR OMISSION OF EXHIBITOR OR ANY OF EXHIBITOR’S OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, GUESTS, AGENTS OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, (IV) ANY VIOLATION OF LAW, CODE, REGULATION, ORDINANCE, INSTRUCTION, GUIDELINE OR OTHER RULE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THESE RULES, BY EXHIBITOR OR ANY OF EXHIBITOR’S OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, GUESTS, AGENTS OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OR (V) ANY ACTUAL OR CLAIMED INFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK, PATENT, TRADE SECRET OR PRIVILEDGES BY EXHIBITOR OR ANY OF EXHIBITOR’S OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, GUESTS, AGENTS OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OR (VI) ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE OF EXHIBITOR. EACH ITEM LISTED IN SUBPARAGRAPHS (I) THROUGH (VI), ABOVE, IS HEREINAFTER CALLED AN “INDEMNIFIED EVENT.”

14. INDEMNIFICATION. EXHIBITOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS ORGANIZER, NAPBL, THE WYNDHAM ANATOLE HOTEL, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SHAREHOLDERS, MEMBERS, PARTNERS, SUBSIDIARIES, PARENTS, AFFILIATED 16. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. ENTITIES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, Exhibitors may not sell, serve or otherwise distribute alcoholic CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, ATTORNEYS, INSURERS, AND ALL beverages at the Baseball Trade without prior written OTHER PERSONS RELATED TO OR ASSOCIATED WITH THEM, FROM ANY approval of Organizer. AND ALL CLAIMS, THREATS, DAMAGES, INJURY, LOSSES, LIABILITY, SUITS, ACTIONS, DEMANDS, JUDGMENTS, PROCEEDINGS (WHETHER LEGAL, EQUITABLE, ADMINISTRATIVE, OR OTHERWISE), COSTS AND EXPENSES 17. VIOLATIONS. (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND Exhibitor agrees to adhere to and abide by all applicable EXPENSES) RELATING TO OR ARISING FROM AN INDEMNIFIED laws, codes, ordinances, terms, conditions, rules and regula- EVENT. tions (including, without limitation, the rules and regulations outlined herein, in the Exhibitor Services Manual, and in the 15. INSURANCE. Wyndham Anatole Hotel rules and regulations as each may be Each exhibitor must carry a comprehensive general commercial supplemented or amended. The intent of these rules and liability policy in the amount of at least one million dollars regulations is to make the 2005 Baseball Trade Show a safe, ($1,000,000.00). Insurance policy is due with application. enjoyable and productive event for attendees and exhibitors Each insurance policy required by these rules shall contain the alike. Any violation of these rules and regulations by an following provisions: exhibitor (or exhibitor’s officers, employees, representatives, agents or independent contractors) may subject the exhibitor, “This insurance policy shall not be cancelled before December at the option and discretion of Organizer, to punitive action, 10, 2005 or until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been including, without limitation, (i) immediate expulsion of given to General Counsel, Minor League Baseball, 201 Bayshore Dr. exhibitor or the offending individual, (ii) forfeiture of all SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.” moneys paid to Organizer, and (iii) loss of exhibiting “It is agreed that any insurance maintained by National Association privileges during the Baseball Trade Show and/or at future of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc., Professional Baseball Baseball Trade Shows. Upon evidence of any violation, Promotion Corporation and the Wyndham Anatole Hotel shall apply Organizer may re-enter and take possession of the booth in excess of and not contribute with coverage provided by this space allocated to exhibitor, and Organizer may remove all policy.” persons and property therein at exhibitor’s risk. The exhibitor shall pay and be responsible for all costs, expenses and SURVEY SAYS Each Exhibitor must add these additional insureds to its policy: damages resulting from the violations of these rules, including, Popular items and “The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc., without limitation, any costs or expenses associated with hot spots at the Professional Baseball Promotion Corporation, the Wyndham dismantling exhibitor’s exhibit, cleaning up exhibitor’s booth Anatole Hotel, and their officers, directors, shareholders, space, lost profits, and transportation and lodging 2004 Baseball members, partners, related entities, officials, agents and expenses. Trade Show were: employees.” Buyer’s Guide - 85% Certificate holder on the policy shall be: ” Minor League 18. GENERAL. Opening Night - 67% Baseball/Professional Baseball Promotional Corp., 201 Bayshore All issues not covered by these rules and regulations are Drive SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.” subject to the sole and absolute discretion of Organizer. These Lounge - 57% rules and regulations may be amended at any time by CyberCafe- 39% Any insurance required under these rules must be written by an Organizer, and all amendments thereto are binding on the insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Texas. parties affected by them upon notice thereof. - 2004 Baseball Trade Show Attendee Survey 15 www.BaseballTradeShow.com