NEW YORK BOBCATS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ABOUT THE NY BOBCATS

The Bobcats consist of players ranging in age from 16-21 all THE COST OF HOCKEY, of whom have aspirations of playing some level of college Travel is a special hockey. Hockey differs from most other sports as some commitment. The game is an ex- players have to play 1 to 2 years of junior hockey before pensive sport with each player’s they will reach the next level. The average age for a college freshman is somewhere between 19 and 20 years old. The family spending close to $10,000 majority of our players travel from all parts of the tri-state per season if not more, in order to area, however, last year we also had players from Colorado, participate. It’s not a secret that Florida , Maryland as well as Sweden and the Czech hockey tends to be one of the most Republic. expensive sports that these The Long Island Gulls www.ligulls.org is the largest youth children can play. Between league ice hockey organization on Long Island. Overall, we ad- dues, paying for ice time, travel ministrate three youth hockey groups and comprise 17 teams. Our New York Junior Bobcats www.nybobcats.com. costs and equipment costs, it is We play in the Tier III Junior “A” Atlantic Junior Hockey the price they pay to advance their League, traveling to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, children’s hockey career. Parents Washington DC, Philadelphia and Canada. In total, we can expect to buy new skates, hel- provide a place for nearly 400 players from ages 5 - 20 to mets, pads, pants, gloves, jerseys, play the great game of ice hockey. socks and pretty much every piece of hockey equipment every single season because the kids tend to outgrow it. Being a sponsor can help off-set the cost and burden on the families whose children have a passion for the sport of hockey. Ferraro Brothers Hockey BENEFIT OF SPONSORSHIP Founded by twin brothers Chris and Peter Ferraro, Ferraro Brothers Hockey is dedicated to encouraging, supporting and sustaining youth hockey aware- ness, safety and education through on-ice training, off-ice instruction, charity events and a presence in the community.

The New York Bobcats will have a major advantage because they will have a “home base” at Ferraro Brothers Ice Center. The new facility will be a state-of-the-art sports and recreation center at Eisenhower Park. Twin Rinks at Eisenhower Park will include Ferraro Brothers Ice With a combined 32 years of professional hockey experience, Center, an 85,000 square foot world-class facility with two NHL regu- Chris and Peter Ferarro bring lation-sized rinks and one outdoor recreational hockey rink that will the knowledge and expertise host skating lessons, youth player development programs, tournaments garnered from their years and hockey teams for all ages and skill levels.The Ferraro brothers hope spent in the NHL, AHL, IHL, Elite the new facility will provide youth players opportunities never before European Leagues and the 1994 seen on Long Island. County Executive Mangano stated, “This new Olympics to numerous facilities state-of-the-art sports and recreation center is an exciting component across the tri-state area for of the Hub that will create jobs, one-of-a-kind hockey experi- complement Nassau’s sports-enter- ences. Having learned the game tainment tourism plan and provide while playing alongside all-time youth athletes access to world class greats such as , skating facilities. I am delighted that , , Pat Nassau County is able to partner LaFontaine and Jaromir Jagr, with Chris and Peter Ferraro to bring the Ferraros have developed this outstanding facility here. Creat- a uniquely designed on-ice ing this kind of sports-entertainment program to educate players of destination will enhance our quality of life as well as create jobs and all ages and skill levels in an encouraging and enthusiastic opportunities for residents.” environment. HOME RINK ARTIST RENDERINGS

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For up-to-the-minute updates on the rink progress and exciting news about upcoming events, tournaments and games, visit www.fbicecenter.com HOME RINK ARTIST RENDERINGS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000 Silver: $2,000 Commemorative Jersey Commemorative Plaque Ceremonial Puck Drop Ceremonial Puck Drop Link to the company web site from our website and posted on Link to company web site from our sponsor’s page our website and posted on our Logo placed on one of the teams workout shirts sponsor’s page Patch of company logo placed on all player jerseys Patch placed on all player team bags Ceremonial Puck Drop (10 home games of your choice) Line Sponsor: Commemorative Plaque $1,000 VIP list for future events held at Ferraro Brothers Ice Center Commemorative Plaque Company posted on our Player Sponsorship: $5,000 sponsor’s page on website Commemorative Jersey Advertising at all home games (table set up) Red Line Sponsor: $500 Ceremonial Puck Drop Commemorative Plaque Link to the company web site from our website and posted on our sponsor’s page Patch of company logo placed on all player pants Team Booster: $250 Commemorative Plaque Commemorative shirt VIP list for future events held at Ferraro Brothers Ice Center

Gold: $3,000 Commemorative Plaque Commemorative Jersey Ceremonial Puck Drop Link to the company web site from our website and posted on our sponsor’s page Logo placed on one of the teams workout shirts

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Program Features: • Maximum exposure for NCAA Division 1 Hockey and USHL programs • 60-70 game schedule including AJHL, High Performance Hockey League and USHL Atlantic Challenge • Exciting non league showcases including Jr. Bruins Shootout, Beantown Classic, Northeast College Showcase a nd EJ Winter Showcase • Ultimate training programs including strength and conditioning and hockey specific skill training • State of the art home rink at the Ferraro Brothers Ice Center • Dedicated professional locker room and training center • Full time coaches including team staff, skill coaches, goaltending coach, strength and conditioning coach and video coach • 4 days of on ice training including team practices and skill session workouts • 2 week training camp featuring on and off ice workouts, team building and motivational speakers

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