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Sponsorship Opportunities Legends Camp Pro-Am Exhibition LEGENDS CAMP PRO-AM EXHIBITION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Proceeds Benefi<ng MADISEN’S MATCH 2017 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. THE EVENT 2. COMMUNITY IMPACT 3. SCHEDULE 4. LEGENDS CAMP & PRO-AM 5. GALA & AUCTION 6. CELEBRITY PRO HISTORY 7. MEDIA 8. SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES 9. BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES 10. BROADCAST TV OPPORTUNITY 11. 2016 SPONSORS THE EVENT Madisen’s Match was founded in 2008 by Duane Chaney aLer his 3 year old niece Madisen was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Inspired by Madisen and determined to help others, Madisen’s Match was created to use tennis as a way to raise money for brain tumor related chariSes. Madisen’s Match showcases yesterday’s Legends and the stars of tomorrow and gives the every day amateur the rare opportunity to spend the day with the greatest tennis players in the world. Through Madisen’s Match, parScipants have improved their tennis games and have helped brain tumor paSents and their families across Southwest Florida and the naSon. • The Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundaSon • The Tim and Tom Gullikson FoundaSon • Barbara’s Friend’s—The Golisano Children’s Hospital Cancer Center Fund • The Brain Tumor Navigator Program at The Regional Cancer Center COMMUNITY IMPACT Grab Your racket! Make a difference! Madisen’s Match aims to give participants and spectators a world class tennis experience and help those who need it most. 100% of the net proceeds goes directly to support Southwest Florida based adult and pediatric cancer treatment programs. For the past 8 years, Madisen’s Match has been proud to support Barbara’s Friends, The Golisano Children’s Hospital Cancer Center Fund, and The Brain Tumor Navigator Program at The Regional Cancer Center. Each year Madisen’s Match purchases equipment that the hospital needs. Below are images of the VGO Robot, Vecta Distraction Station, Transport Monitor, and Chemotherapy Chairs that are currently being used in The Lee Memorial Hospital System. Madisen’s Match Playroom In 2017, the $120 Million Dollar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida will open and treat the children of SW Florida. It will also bring the opening of The Madisen’s Match Playroom, which will be named after the event. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 31st, 2017* SATURDAY, APRIL 1st, 2017* 6:00PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION WITH 8:30AM LEGENDS TENNIS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FANTASY CAMP 6:15PM SILENT AUCTION 12:00PM LUNCH WITH THE LEGENDS 7:00PM FOUR COURSE DINNER 1:45PM CELEBRITY TENNIS PRO-AM 7:45PM LIVE AUCTION 4:00PM PRO TENNIS EXHIBITION Hosted by The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club *schedule subject to change LEGENDS CAMP AND PRO AM Legends Camp and Pro-Am EXperience LEGENDS CAMP The Legends Camp is a 2.5 hour session that gives par[cipants the rare opportunity to learn from world class legends and current ATP/WTA stars. Par[cipants are paired in small groups of up to 6 players of a similar skill level and will get on court drills and instruc[ons from each of our world class tennis legends. PRO-AM The Legends Pro-Am gives a limited number of players the chance to play with and against some of the greatest current and former Pro Tennis Stars. The Pro-Am consists of 3 matches where you will be paired with a different partner in each round. EXHIBITION The Landing’s Stadium Court is host to the best tennis talent in the world for Madisen’s Match EXhibi[on. Sea[ng for up to 500 spectators is available to see the pros display their skills. GALA AND AUCTION The Madisen’s Match Gala and Auc2on will be held Friday, March 31st, 2017 at The Landings Helm Club. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT COCKTAIL RECEPTION 4 COURSE DINNER LIVE/SILENT AUCTION CELEBRITY APPEARANCES SEATING FOR 200 GUESTS MUCH MORE! CELEBRITY TENNIS PRO HISTORY 2009 2010 Tom Gullikson Tom Gullikson Mikael Pernfors Mikael Pernfors Cliff Drysdale Jimmy Arias Murphy Jensen Kathy Rinaldi 2011 2012 2013 2014 Tom Gullikson Tom Gullikson Tom Gullikson Tom Gullikson Mikael Pernfors Mikael Pernfors Mikael Pernfors Mikael Pernfors Cliff Drysdale Don Johnson Johan Kriek Murphy Jensen Murphy Jensen Kathy Rinaldi Don Johnson Luke Jensen Robert Kendrick Tim Smyczek Mirjana Lucic Don Johnson Somdev Devvarman Ryan SweeSng Grace Min Jared Palmer 2015 2016 Mikael Pernfors Tom Gullikson Don Johnson Nick Bolle<eri Johan Kriek Mikael Pernfors Murphy Jensen Luke Jensen Luke Jensen Lisa Raymond Robert Kendrick Kathy Rinaldi Alex Bogomolov Jimmy Arias Jesse Wiken Don Johnson Jesse Levine James Cerratani CELEBRITY TENNIS PRO HISTORY Share the court with Legends at Madisen’s Match 22 GRAND SLAM TITLES 34 SINGLES TITLES 111 DOUBLES TITLES Celebrity Tennis Pro Career Highlights Tom Gullikson Davis Cup Team Captain, Olympic Team Coach, Grand Slam MiXed Doubles Champion Nick Bolle<eri Hall of Fame Inductee, Coached 10 players to World #1 Ranking Lisa Raymond Former #1 Doubles World Ranking, has won 11 Grand Slam Titles in her career Mikael Pernfors French Open Finalist, Back to Back NCAA Singles Titles Johan Kriek Former World #7 Singles Ranking, Two-[me Australian Open Singles Champion Cliff Drysdale US Open Doubles Champion, member of Tennis Hall of Fame, ESPN Commentator Jimmy Arias Former World #5 Singles World Ranking Murphy Jensen 1993 French Open Doubles Champion Luke Jensen 1993 French Open Doubles Champion Don Johnson Former World #1 Doubles World Ranking, Wimbledon Doubles Champion Jared Palmer Former World #1 Doubles World Ranking, 2 Grand Slam Doubles Titles Tim Smyczek Current ATP touring pro Marjana Lucic Wimbledon semi-finalistCurent WTA touring pro Grace Min Current WTA touring pro MEDIA Adver[sements & Feature Ar[cles DIGITAL BILLBOARDS Featured Segment on FoX 4 Morning Blend Player Interviews on World Tennis with Prior to the event Harry Cicma (airing na[onally) SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Title Sponsor $15,000 (1 Available) • Recognized as Title Sponsor on all promoSonal and markeSng materials • Logo included on all “Save the Date” postcards mailed to 8000 Households • Logo included on all Posters distributed to tennis clubs throughout Southwest Florida • Logo included on all digital billboard ads (6-8 Billboards/20,000 vehicles per day) • Logo included on all event emails for one year (sent to over 8000 people) • Logo included on all Madisen’s Match shirts/hats • Prominent Signage at The Landings • 2 Large Banners on stadium court • 4 3x6 banners on the clinic courts • Logo on “Photo Op” backdrop at Auc2on Gala • Regular men2ons by MC during Exhibi2on & Auc2on Gala • Play with the Pros & Passes for your guests • 5 spots in the Legends Tennis Camp • 4 spots in the Pro-Am • 16 guest passes to Exhibi2on with reserved sea2ng • 1 Table for 8 guests to the Auc2on Gala • 2 Foursome teams in the Golf Scramble • Media and Photo OpportuniSes • Invita2on to be part of check presenta2on • Opportunity to speak to crowd during Exhibi2on Matches SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PresenSng Sponsorship OpportuniSes AucSon Gala PresenSng Sponsor $7,500 (1 Available) • Recognized as Gala PresenSng Sponsor on AucSon Gala markeSng materials • Logo on all Auc2on Gala Invita2ons • Logo on Auc2on Gala admission 2ckets • Logo on Website for one year • Logo on email communica2ons • Logo displayed on “photo op” backdrop at Auc2on Gala • Play with pros & passes for your guests • 2 playing spots in the Legends Camp and Pro-Am • 8 guest passes to Exhibi2on with reserved sea2ng • 2 Tables for 8 guests at the Auc2on Gala Pro ExhibiSon PresenSng Sponsor $5,000 (1 Available) • Recognized as Pro ExhibiSon Sponsor on ExhibiSon markeSng materials • Logo on all Posters distributed to area tennis clubs • Logo on website for one year • 2 4x8 banners displayed on Stadium Court • Logo on Exhibi2on admission 2ckets • Play with the pros & passes for your guests • 2 playing spots in Legends Camp and Pro-Am • 16 guest passes to Exhibi2on with reserved sea2ng • 1 Table for 8 guests at the Auc2on Gala • 1 Foursome in the golf scramble SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Golf Scramble PresenPng Sponsor $3,500 (1 Available) • Recognized as Golf Scramble PresenPng Sponsor on markePng materials • Logo on all Golf Scramble Marke[ng Materials • Logo on all Hole Signs • Logo stamped on golf balls given to par[cipants • Logo on website for 1 year • Play with the Pros & Passes for your guests • 2 playing spots in Legends Camp & Pro-Am • 4 guest passes to EXhibi[on • 4 guest passes to Auc[on Gala • 2 Foursome Teams in Golf Scramble Grand Slam Sponsor $3,500 • 2 Full Day Tennis Playing Spots • Logo on website for 1 year • 1 table for 8 guests at Auc[on Gala • 2 banners displayed at facility • 8 EXhibi[on Passes • Logo displayed on courtside signage Masters Series Sponsor $2,000 • 1 Full Day Tennis Playing Spot • Logo on website for 1 year • 2 seats at Auc[on Gala • 1 banner displayed at facility • 6 EXhibi[on Passes • Logo displayed on courtside signage Challenger Level Sponsor $1000 • 2 seats at Auc[on Gala • Logo on website for 1 year • 6 EXhibi[on Passes • Logo displayed on courtside signage Banner Sponsor $500 • 1 (4X8) Banner displayed at EXhibi[on • Logo on website for 1 year • 4 EXhibi[on general admission passes ADVERTISING/BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES Event UnderwriSng and Naming OpportuniSes Par[cipant Picture Frames $500 Tennis Balls with Company Logo $750 + 1 [me plate charge Ball Kid Shirts $1000 Men’s High quality dry fit shirt $1,500 Women's High quality dry fit shirt $1,500 Legends/Tennis Camp Lunch $1,500 Gala and Auc[on Bar $2,500 BROADCAST TV SPONSORSHIPS Madisen’s Match has been featured on World Tennis with Harry Cicma, which has aired na[onwide on NESN (New England Sports Network) and FoX Sports Interna[onal. World Tennis with Harry Cicma is a 30 minute show featuring interviews with the biggest names in professional tennis.
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