The Airdrie Ringette Association will be hosting the 29th Annual Ring of Fire Ringette Tournament from March 4th to 6th, 2016. We are proud to host one of the largest and most successful ringette tournaments in Alberta. This year we will be hosting over 34 teams with over 375 participating athletes.

We would like to offer your business the opportunity to be part of this great event. It is the support of the local business community that enables our events to take place year after year.

I would like to thank you for taking time to review and consider our proposal for sponsorship. We look forward to discussing how we can promote your company throughout the tournament.

With sincere thanks,

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JOIN US!The Airdrie Ringette Association invites you to become a sponsor of the Active Start & U10 Division - 2016 Ring of Fire Ringette Tournament. By doing so, you will not only be promoting your company brand, but also conveying your commitment to the development of our local athletes.

Dear Business Owner,

Geoff Rice Ring of Fire Fundraising Coordinator fundraising@airdrieringette.com

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2016 AIRDRIE RING OF FIRE RINGETTE TOURNAMENT

QUICK LOOK What: Active Starts & U10 2016 Ring of Fire Tournament When: Friday March 4 - 6, 2016 Where: Genesis Twin Arena, Airdrie Alberta Expected Participants: 375 Expected Spectators: 600+ per day

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WHY BE INVOLVED

Not only will your support help the Airdrie Ringette Association fund the tournament but it also provides unparalleled exposure for your company through:

• Strong community relationships and community involvement .• Contributing to a positive event for young women that also brings in people from

around the province.• Exclusive exposure to athletes, coaches, parents and volunteers.• Increased corporate identity and inclusion in the tournament media/ marketing

campaign. • Brand exposure within collateral materials, website, and newsletters.

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2016 AIRDRIE RING OF FIRE RINGETTE TOURNAMENT

PLAYER BAGS AND AUCTION ITEMS Each participant receives a player bag at the start of the tournament. Companies can donate such items as, Fruit to Go, Gum, Granola bars, pencils, toothbrushes, dental floss, water bottles, coupons, etc.Donations of larger-ticket items, which can be used as silent auction items or raffle items (examples: tickets to major sporting events, memorabilia, framed prints, gift baskets, gift certificates) are also appreciated.

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SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION

$3000 PRESENTING SPONSOR (1)

$2000 PLATINUM

SPONSOR (1)

$1000 GOLD

SPONSOR

$500 SILVER

SPONSOR

$250 BRONZE

SPONSOR

$100 COMMUNITY

SPONSOR

All Marketing Materials Will Contain the Phrase [Presented by.. Sponsor Name]

MEDIA EXPOSURE

Event Website

Press Releases

PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT

Full Page Ad First Page

Full Page Ad Back Page

Full Page Ad

Half (1/2) Page Ad

Quarter(1/4)Page Ad

Eighth (1/8) Page Ad

Coupon Placement

BRAND EXPOSURE

Recognition in one or all of the following printed or online materials, including:

Lobby Posters

Rink Signage (supplied by sponsor) Prominent display of a large company banner (supplied by sponsor)

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CONTACT INFO:For more information or questions regarding ad space or sponsorship opportunities please contact Geoff Rice at fundraising@airdrieringette.com

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Program Page Fees and Sizes

HALF PAGE AD

FULL PAGE AD

EIGHTH

PAGE EIGHTH

PAGE

QUARTER PAGE AD

4.75” x 7.75” $1000

4.75” x 3.85”

$500

2.3” x 1.85” $100

2.3” x 1.85” $100

4.75” x 1.85”

$250

Sponsorship Agreement

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2016 AIRDRIE RING OF FIRE RINGETTE TOURNAMENT

Company name _____________________________________Sponsor name______________________

Company name as it should appear on publications __________________________________________ Contact person(s) ________________________________

Address _____________________________________ City ________________________ Pov_________

Postal Code ________________

Phone _____________________Fax _______________________Email___________________________ Website address_____________________

Please choose the level for your Ring of Fire sponsorship package:

Presenting $3,000 Platinum $2,000 Gold $1000 Silver $500 Bronze $250 Community $100

Check enclosed (Please make payable to the Airdrie Ringette Association)

* Signature______________________________________ * By signing this agreement, I/we wish to become a sponsor of the Ring of Fire Ringette Tournament and the benefits it provides, and agree to provide donations prior to the event.

Submission Address

Mail Attn: Geoff Rice, Airdrie Ringette Association P.0. Box 80034 Airdrie, Alberta T4B 2V8 Sponsor logo guidelines

If logo inclusion is part of your sponsor package, please send to Geoff Rice in our preferred format. Preferred format is a vector file (.eps, .ai) in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or lower. Acceptable format is a raster (.jpg, .tiff) at 300 DPI (low resolution will not print clearly).

Please supply at least one of the following three versions: a) color b) grayscale c) one-color: black

Questions? Please contact Geoff Rice at fundraising@airdrieringette.com with any questions.

Please choose the level for your program advertising space (or extra space if not already included in the above sponsorship level packages) :

Full Page $1000 Half Page $500 Quarter Page $250 Eighth of Page $100