SPONSORSHIP DECK “BASKETBALL IS THE 2ND MOST POPULAR TEAM SPORT IN ENGLAND AND PLAYED AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK BY 217,900 PARTICIPANTS OVER 14 YEARS OLD” SPORT ENGLAND BRITISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE • Features 12 teams in major towns and cities across the UK • Represents the highest level of the professional game • Clubs are built on the foundations of strong community programmes driven by a “Hoops4Health” initiative • Provides positive role models for young people whilst actively promoting the sport and associated healthy lifestyles THE CHAMPIONSHIP IS THE FLAGSHIP COMPETITION OF THE BBL AND FEATURES ALL MEMBER TEAMS PLAYING A 2,000 FANS 14,700 FANS 33-GAME REGULAR SEASON SEPTEMBER THROUGH Enjoys regular Fans watched the TO APRIL. crowds of up to 2015 playoff final 2,000 fans at the 02 Arena WE ARE FORCE • Entering our 2nd year in the highest league in the country, the BBL • The only professional basketball team in West Yorkshire • Striving to to reach the playoff finals in 2016 • Provide a stepping stone for young people by developing basketball in the local community • Enjoys regular crowds of up to 750 fans • Constantly endeavouring to ‘Inspire, Achieve and Excel’ ‘WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK LEEDS FORCE FOR THE MENTORS PROJECT. IT INSTILLED JOIN THE FORCE CONFIDENCE AND SELF-BELIEF IN OUR CHILDREN AND GAVE STRONGER AWARENESS ABOUT THE CHANGES THEY WILL FACE IN FUTURE’. Caroline Pattenden, Assistant Head Teacher, Alwoodley Primary School HOME EXPERIENCE • Home games take place at Headingley Campus of Leeds Beckett University • Attracts up to 750 fans including families, young professionals and students • Fans are treated to high-flying action on court, supported by cheerleaders, music and competitions ‘THIS IS MY FIRST SEASON AND I THOUGHT IT WAS 43% 21% 18% EXCELLENT. I LOVE THAT LEEDS HAS A PROFESSIONAL ATTEND WITH ATTEND WITH ATTEND WITH BASKETBALL TEAM.’ THEIR FAMILY THEIR PARTNER FRIENDS Alex Coupland Leeds Force Fan MEDIA • Twice weekly Yorkshire Evening Post preview and review feature pages • Regular coverage on BBC Radio Leeds, Calendar and Look North coverage SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE RISE 1,110 FACEBOOK LIKES 1,868 TWITTER FOLLOWERS LEEDS FORCE FOUNDATION • Our charity arm was created to maintain and develop relationships with partners including West Yorkshire Sport and Youth Services. • We actively engage with schools and young people aged 6-25 across the region, offering: CENTRAL VENUE COACHING AND NATIONAL LEAGUE TEAMS MENTORING BASKETBALL CAMPS THE OPPORTUNITY AN ASSOCIATION WITH AN EXCITING AND DEVELOPING SPORT SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR JOURNEY ENGAGE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS LEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY BRAND EXPOSURE AND ACTIVATION TO AUDIENCES IN LEEDS, THE UK AND ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO PLAYERS AND MERCHANDISE BESPOKE PACKAGES AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU MEET YOUR MARKETING OBJECTIVES KIT BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES SPONSOR THE LEEDS FORCE KIT FOR THE ULTIMATE MATCH DAY, MEDIA AND COMMUNITY BRAND EXPOSURE YOUR BRAND HERE! YOUR YOUR BRAND BRAND HERE! HERE! YOUR YOUR YOUR BRAND BRAND BRAND HERE! HERE! HERE! YOUR YOUR BRAND BRAND HERE! HERE! OUR SPONSORS . ? [Photomidgley] YOUR LOGO HERE! CONTACT DETAILS We can design a package to meet your brand and business requirements. To find out more please contact Rob Singleton on 07525 833679 OR [email protected] #WEAREFORCE.