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JOIN ERNIE ELS FOR THE 2016 ELS FOR AUTISM 2016 GOLF CHALLENGE GOLF CHALLENGE LARGEST CHARITY-DRIVEN INTERNATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN HISTORY Presented by SIGN UP ONLINE ElsForAutismCanada.com 20+ REGIONAL EVENTS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA BETWEEN MAY – OCTOBER. RAISE $13,000 OR MORE TO QUALIFY YOUR TEAM FOR THE SERIES FINALE IN LAS VEGAS. FABULOUS PRIZES. Event* State Date Entry Fee Per Player Trump National Doral Golf Club, Miami FL 5/09/2016 $500 Morgan Creek Golf Course BC 5/16/2016 $500 Hazeltine National Golf Club MN 5/23/2016 $500 Royal Montreal Golf Club** QC 5/30/2016 $500 TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas TX 6/06/2016 $500 Rich Harvest Farms IL 6/13/2016 $900 Glencoe Golf & Country Club** AB 6/20/2016 $500 East Lake Golf Club GA 6/20/2016 $900 Oxbow Country Club ND 6/20/2016 $200 Country Club of St. Albans MO 7/11/2016 $400 Baltusrol Golf Club NJ 7/11/2016 $900 Scarboro Golf & Country Club** ON 7/25/2016 $500 Philadelphia Country Club PA 7/25/2016 $975 Chambers Bay WA 8/08/2016 $500 Hiwan Golf Club CO 8/15/2016 $300 Duke University Golf Club NC 8/22/2016 $400 TPC Boston MA 8/22/2016 $600 Baltimore Country Club MD 8/29/2016 $900 Silver Creek Valley Country Club CA 9/01/2016 $600 Edmonton Country Club** AB 9/12/2016 $500 Harbour Town Golf Links SC 9/12/2016 $500 University of Texas Golf Club TX 9/19/2016 $400 Jupiter (Course TBD) FL 10/03/2016 TBD Troon North Golf Club AZ 10/10/2016 $400 ** Canadian Events Don’t play golf? Can’t make these events? Join the Gallery Club! www.elsforautismcanada.com/gallery-club *Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Dates and venues subject to change. Els for Autism is a US 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN #26-3520396). Els for Autism Canada is a registered charity (BN #832050447). Donations received in support of Golf Challenge events will be used to fund activities in the countries in which the funds were raised. SIGN UP ONLINE ElsForAutismCanada.com THE EVENT DETAILS The Els for Autism Foundation was established in 2009 by PGA TOUR golfer Ernie Els and his wife Liezl shortly after their son Ben was diagnosed with autism. Els for Autism has foundation offices in the U.S., Canada, South Africa and the UK. The Foundation’s overarching mission is to help people on the autism spectrum fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive, and rewarding lives. In the U.S., to help fulfill its mission Els for Autism is building a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence in Jupiter, FL, with a local, national and global reach and is in the middle of a capital campaign to finance the development. Autism is not GameOVER, it’s #GameON! In 2016 the Foundation will continue to use golf to reach out to autism organizations across North America through the hosting of Ernie Els #GameON Autism™ Golf Clinics alongside each of the regional Golf Challenge events. With support from PGA Reach, The First Tee, US Kids Golf, The Honda Classic and Adams Golf, this clinic series looks to build life skills, self-esteem and confidence in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment. This year over 400 participants will become exposed to golf utilizing specific best practice teaching concepts for individuals with autism which enhances their ability to learn. The Golf Challenge creates a great way for the local community to come together in each city. Furthermore, a portion of the funds raised on the day of each regional Golf Challenge event is left behind in that city to fund sports and wellness programs for the autism community long after the Golf Challenge has left town. #GameON Autism Golf Program will be expanded this year to include pilot programs throughout North America and internationally. Each pilot site will participate in one day training where golf instructors will learn about the characteristics of autism and the best practices for teaching participants with autism and other developmental disabilities. These programs provide opportunities for social interaction and contribute to a healthy and active lifestyle. THE FUNDRAISING COMPETITION After registration, each team is provided with online tools to create a personalized Team Fundraising Page to help secure online donations. Ernie Els will award ‘The Els Cup’ to the highest fundraising team from the series at the Grand Finale in Las Vegas. $2,500 Team qualifies to be shortlisted to receive IRISH LINKS Fundraising Award $13,000 Team qualifies for the Grand Finale in Las Vegas $30,000 Team qualifies for the VIP Golden Circle Club at the Grand Finale HONORARY CAPTAINS Each Golf Challenge team is asked to play and fundraise on behalf of an Honorary Captain, a child or young adult on the autism spectrum, who inspires them to make a difference. The three highest fundraising teams from across the series will be presented with awards at the Grand Finale and receive an experience for their Honorary Captain and their family. THE GRAND FINALE Finalists will enjoy a two-day extravaganza of golf and entertainment in Las Vegas hosted by Liezl and Ernie Els and the Golf Challenge’s family of sponsors. Guests will enjoy a welcome party, play tournament golf and attend a fabulous gala celebration and awards ceremony. Guests will also have the opportunity to attend an autism seminar. Finalist package includes: • Access to the Grand Finale for a two-person team with one non-golf guest per player • 1 x two person team in the Grand Finale golf tournament • Pro Clinic with PGA TOUR professionals (for golfers only) • Invitation to the welcome party • Invitation to the awards ceremony and gala celebration • Two nights accommodation (based on double occupancy) • Autism seminar for team guests • Luxury gift bag for each player • Opportunity to win major prizes Golden Circle Club All teams that raise $30,000 or more will gain access to the Golf Challenge’s ‘VIP Golden Circle Club’ qualifying them for a range of unique privileges including an extra night of hotel accommodation and access to an exclusive VIP Champagne Reception with Liezl and Ernie Els. REGIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Tee Sponsor: $1,000 • Designation as Official Tee Sponsor of the 2016 Els for Autism Golf Challenge • Limited rights and privileges to use Official Tee Sponsor Logo • Company logo on 1x tee sign at regional event • Listed as a Tee Sponsor on the regional event web-page on www.elsforautismcanada.com • Access for two people to the awards reception at the regional event sponsored • $1,000 posted to your Team Fundraising page or Gallery Club page if applicable Bronze Sponsor: $5,000 • Designation as Official Bronze Sponsor of the 2016 Els for Autism Golf Challenge • Limited rights and privileges to use Official Bronze Sponsor Logo • 2 x two-person teams in Regional event being sponsored. Includes: - Golf - Welcome meal - Reserved seats at the awards reception - On-course refreshments and snacks - Exclusive Els for Autism Gift Bag for each player - Opportunity to win great prizes • Company logo on 1x tee sign in prime location at regional event • Listed as a Bronze Sponsor on the regional event web-page on www.elsforautismcanada.com • The balance of the sponsorship funds, over and above the event registration fees, can be distributed between the two teams as requested Silver Sponsor: $17,500 • Designation as Official Silver Sponsor of the 2016 Els for Autism Golf Challenge • Limited rights and privileges to use Official Silver Sponsor Logo • 2x regional teams in regional event being sponsored. Includes: - Golf - Welcome meal - Two reserved seats at the awards reception - Refreshments and snacks - Exclusive Els for Autism Gift Bag for each player - Opportunity to win great prizes • Event signage at registration reception • Company logo on 1 x tee sign in prime location at regional event • Recognition at awards reception by Els for Autism representative • Company name, logo and link on regional event page at www.elsforautismcanada.com • Recognition in 1 x e-newsletter sent to Golf Challenge participants, donors and sponsors • Recognition in e-blasts to the regional event participants and prospects • Opportunity to include item or brochure in the gift bags for the regional event • Opportunity to include a hole prize or raffle prize for the regional event • 1 x tweet of thanks from the Els for Autism Twitter account • 1 x Sponsor Invite to the Grand Finale 2016 for a two-person team with one non-golf guest per player. Includes: - 1 x two person team in the Grand Finale golf tournament - Pro Clinic with PGA TOUR professionals (for golfers only) - Invitation to a Welcome Party with Liezl & Ernie Els - Invitation to an Awards Ceremony and Gala Celebration with Liezl & Ernie Els - Two nights accommodation at official Grand Finale hotel (based on double occupancy) - Luxury Els for Autism Grand Finale Gift Bag for each player - The chance to win fabulous prizes - Recognition in the Grand Finale commemorative event program - Opportunity to purchase a half page ad in the Finale program (subject to availability) Gold Sponsor: $30,000 ALL benefits listed under SILVER Sponsorship PLUS: • Designation as Official Gold Sponsor of the 2016 Els for Autism Golf Challenge • Limited rights and privileges to use Official Gold Sponsor logo • Recognition in 1 x Facebook post on Ernie Els Facebook page • An upgraded VIP Sponsor Invite to the Grand Finale for a two-person team with one golf guest per player. Includes: - An additional hotel night at official Grand Finale hotel (based on double occupancy) for the night of November 3rd - Exclusive access to VIP Champagne Reception with Liezl & Ernie Els - Team photograph with Els for