Community Partnership & Sponsorship Packages

The PROWL share the American Basketball Association’s (ABA) philosophy of promoting community-based, fun and affordable professional basketball with a mixed blend of quality entertainment that’s unparalleled in today’s professional sports. We are dedicated to fair play, good sportsmanship, and integrity both on and off the court. We are committed to making a positive impact in the community as we seek partnerships with non-profit and community-based organizations to help our families, neighbors, and children in need. As such, our goal is to assist the communities and the schools attain success.

About the PROWL Basketball, LLC.

We invite you to be our partner in making our vision a reality. Thank you for your consideration.

Team Contact InformationPROWL Basketball, LLC.1413 Preston Creek Dr.McDonough, GA 30253(863) 214-7224www.prowlbasketball.com www.abalive.com

http://www.prowlbasketball.com/

http://www.abalive.com/

History of Basketball

Pacers vs. Stars, 1971

Julius “Dr. J” Erving

American Basketball League (ABL) formed in 1924 with nine (9) teams, folded in 1931.

ABL second attempt in 1934, folded in 1946, with entry of Basketball Association of America (BAA).National Basketball League formed in 1937, mid-west focused, folded in 1946 and merged into BAA.

BAA formed in 1946, renamed National Basketball Association (NBA) and fielded 17 teams in 1950, by 1954, down to 8 teams.

Continental Basketball Association (CBA) formed in 1947 with 100 teams, league folded in 2000, Started again in 2001 with 6 teams.

American Basketball Association (ABA) formed in 1967, played 9 seasons before merging with NBA (1977). Known for fan-friendly entertainment.ABA Live return after a 25-year lockout from NBA merger. Fielded 7 teams before major expansion to 34 teams in 2004. Expanding to 60 in 2005.

ABA Basketball Popularity

males

U.S. Population54%

Percentage of Demographic Basketball fans

60%females

48%

77%

79%African Americans

teens

ESPN Sport Poll, 2000

Gender - male 59% - female49%

Professional Basketball Fans

Age - 12-17 15.7% - 18-24 14.8% - 25-34 16.3% - 35-44 16.3% - 45-54 16.3% - 55-64 8.2% - 65+ 11.3%

Educated - 26% fans have received a college degree or higherAffluent - Pro fans household earnings - $50,000+ 32% - $100,000+ 9%

ESPN Sport Poll, 2002

basketball

Softball/baseball

volleyball

football

38.7

U.S. Population in Team Sports (millions)

31.5

24.1

19.1

19.0soccer

SGMA Report on basketball participation, 2001

ABA is the fastest growing sports league in history!

ABA currently has 60+ teams!

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ABA Explosive Growth!

60 Teams for the 2009-2010 Season

Major (NBA type )Cities with average population of 750,000+

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TEAMS AS OF JUNE 2008

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Tentative Arena Seating and Pricing SEATING PRICING SEASON TIX

VIP $15 limited #’s

$180

Courtside $10 limited #’s

$120

Lower Level $5 $60

Upper Level $4 $48

AffordabilityFan-FriendlyEntertainingCommunity Outreach

Season TIX price includes 20% discount

Sponsorship OptionsTITLE Sponsor - $15,000

Radio Ads & Promotions Live Radio promotions (on-site) Game uniform sponsorship (logo) Game PA announcements Venue Signage Scoreboard Signage Scorers Table Signage Logo on printed Team Ads Logo on game schedule cards Logo on Team Website Logo on Team Poster Autographed Red, White, Blue ball Logo on Game Tickets VIP Pre and Post game reception Eight (8) VIP Floor Tickets (120) 20 VIP Courtside Tickets (300) Logo at Team sponsored events Game sponsor (2 Full Page Ads) Scorers table display Logo on Team T-shirts / giveaway “Official” title of Team Corporate Table at Tip-Off Luncheon Host Team Press Conferences Logo on backdrop of TV interviews VIP All Access passes to events

Title sponsor for ALL Team Events RED Sponsor - $10,000

Radio Ads & Promotions Live Radio promotions (on-site) Game uniform sponsorship (logo) Game PA announcements Arena Signage Scoreboard Signage Scorers Table Signage Logo on printed Team Ads Logo on game schedule cards Logo on Team Website Logo on Team Poster Autographed Red, White, Blue ball Logo on Game Tickets VIP Pre and Post game reception Eight (8) VIP Floor Tickets (120) 10 VIP Courtside Tickets (150) Game sponsor (Full Page Ad) Scorers table display Logo on Team T-shirts / giveaway Corporate Table at Tip-Off Luncheon Hospitality VIP tickets

Sponsorship OptionsBLUE Sponsor -

$8,000Radio Promotions Game PA announcements Arena Banner Logo on printed Team Ads Logo on game schedules Logo on Team Website Logo on Game Tickets Four (4) VIP Floor Tickets (60) 10 VIP Courtside Tickets (150) Logo at Team sponsored events Game sponsor (Full Page Ad) Scorers table display Autographed Red, White, Blue ball Logo on Team T-shirts / giveaway

WHITE Sponsor - $6,000Radio mentions

Game PA mentions Arena Banner Logo on Team Website Logo on game ticket Program book Ad Two (2) VIP Floor Tickets (30) Four (4) Courtside Tickets (60) Autographed Red, White, Blue ball

Customized sponsorship available

2009-2010 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

PLATINUM game sponsorships are effective and flexible means to promote your business in conjunction with the PROWL. These events are fun and your company will be tied in with the event at every game, creating tremendous exposure and impressions. These sponsorships are for the season (15 games) and can be combined or customized. They are limited.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SPONSOR $1,500 for the season

50 Tickets to every game will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club on the sponsor’s behalf for the season (15) games. Game day recognition and PA announcements. Banner announcing sponsor of Boys and Girls club. Two (2) VIP tickets season tickets. Ad in the program book, and website advertisement.

ALL-STAR TEACHER AWARD SPONSOR $1,500 for the season

10 Teachers will be chosen from students who submit their teachers and brief letter. Two Teachers will receive a $50 check and VIP tickets for their family each home game. Students will also receive tickets to a PROWL game, and Teacher will be presented the All-Star Teacher award. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

MVP PLAYER OF THE GAME SPONSOR $1,500 for the season

Sponsor the MVP player of the game and receive mentions as the “MVP Player of Game” sponsor on radio and game announcement. This sponsorship will cover home and away games (30). Sponsor will receive two (2) VIP season tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

GAME BALL SPONSOR $1,000 for the season

At every game 1 ticket holder will be chosen to receive the game ball, and will be announced during and after the game. Players may autograph for winner. Game day recognition and PA announcements. Two (2) VIP tickets season tickets. Ad in the program book, and website advertisement.

STARTING LINE UP SPONSOR $1,000 for the season

Sponsor the starting line up and receive game day recognition at the start of every game, for the entire season (home and away games), and on live radio broadcasts. Two (2) VIP tickets, game day recognition via PA announcements, website advertisement.

13th MAN CELEBRITY SPONSOR $1,000 for the season

Each game a celebrity will be invited to be teams 13 th Man. The 13th man will suit up and be eligible to play in the game. The sponsor will be announced at the introduction of 13 th man. Sponsor will take pictures with 13th man and receive autograph team merchandise. VIP reception. Sponsor receive Five (5) VIP season tickets, 10 courtside tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

PROWL MASCOT SPONSOR $1,000 for the season

Fun and exciting PROWL game mascot, receive announcements when the mascot appears in the community and at home games. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.


PROWL TIME OUT SPONSOR $2,000 for the season

Every game timeout will be announced as a sponsorship, at game and live radio. Game day recognition and PA announcements. Two (2) VIP tickets season tickets. Ad in the program book, and website advertisement.

FELINES DANCE TEAM SPONSOR $2,000 for the season

Sponsor the Dance Team and receive game day recognition at the start of every game. Logo on Cheerleader calendars, and logos at cheerleaders community events, at local shopping malls and live radio promotions. Two (2) VIP tickets, 2 courtside tickets, game day recognition via PA announcements, full page program ad, website advertisement.

$100 HOT SHOT CONTEST $2,000 for the season

Sponsor the half-time entertainment 3 point shooter. One fan will be chosen to shoot and win $100 during half time. Sponsor mention during the game and at half-time for entire season. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

PROWL 3D SPONSOR $2,000 for the season

Fun and exciting PROWL 3D sponsor. Every time the 3D light goes on (turnover in backcourt), the sponsor will be announced “the Sponsor 3D Light is on! This is an exciting way to connect game excitement to your company. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, 2 courtside season tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.


PROWL 3 ON 3 CHALLENGE $2,000 per tournament

Become a sponsor along with the ABA for the PROWL exciting annual 3 on 3 tournaments held in August. Hosted by radio personalities. For ages 10 thru 18. Event tickets, signage, logo on T-shirts, website, PA announcements, advertisement in local media

CHALK TALK TV SHOW SPONSOR $2,000 for the season

Sponsor the coach’s corner pre and post game show and weekly coach’s show. Radio announcements and advertisements. Two (2) VIP season tickets, Two (2) courtside season tickets, game day recognition via PA announcements, website advertisement.

PROWL CHARITY GAME $2,500 per game

Each PROWL game will be dedicated to a non-profit organization in the community, cancer, leukemia, homeless shelter. etc. Sponsor will be given recognition of this non-profit sponsorship. Ten percent of game-day proceeds, will be donated to charity. 100 tickets will be donated to that charity to bring out fans to cheer on the PROWL. Sponsor receive 4 VIP tickets, 4 courtside tickers, plaque recognizing community support, program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

PROWL HALF-TIME CONTEST $1,000 for the season

Fan will be chosen to play a PROWL player one-on-one, during half-time. This will be a fan favorite to test their skills against a PROWL basketball player. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.


Support your PROWL!

This coupon book is loaded with fantastic savings on the things you use everyday like dry cleaners, fast food, retailers and much more! The best thing is it’s FREE. Support your PROWL and your community.

Over $5,000.00In savings

A great, affordable way to promote your business and support the team. Sponsor places coupon in 50,000 PROWL coupon books that are

distributed free to fans. Company also receives ABA ball, 2 tickets to home opener, and website advertisement for one low price of $500.

COUPON BOOK


3’ x 6’ ARENA SIGNAGE – 50 available $350 for the season

Your ticket to wider brand exposure. Stadiums and public venues are powerful brand-building environments. They present exciting promotional opportunities that help you connect with customers and reinforce your relationship with them. The PROWL will help you connect with a crowd- a captive audience for your message. Spectators can become big fans of your brand with this level of exposure.

2’ x 4’ COURTSIDE BANNER – 20 available $550 for the season

Maximize your exposure. Your ticket to wider brand exposure. Stadiums and public venues are powerful brand-building environments. They present exciting promotional opportunities that help you connect with customers and reinforce your relationship with them. The PROWL will help you connect with the crowd- a captive audience for your message. Spectators can become big fans of your brand with this level of exposure.

Arena Signage

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Full Page Ad $500 for the season

½ Page Ad $300 for the season

A great way for you to sponsor the Prowl is through our Media Guide/Program Book. For many it is an opportunity each year to renew your Sports Media Guide Sponsorship or for some to become a first time Sports Media Guide Sponsor. Patrons will see your advertisement alongside valuable information about our players, events, and league.

¼ Page Ad $150 for the season


Media Guide Pricing


Website Banner Sponsorship

MAIN PAGE SPONSOR $300 for the season

Exclusive sponsor of one main page (Schedule, roster, tickets). Sponsors will receive logo/graphic in conjunction with a web link at the bottom of each of their designated pages and placement in the rotation of banner ads for their selected page including all selected sub-pages and an enhanced listing.

WEBSITE SPONSOR $600 for the season

Exclusive sponsorship of every page of the PROWL Official Website. Sponsors will receive logo/graphic in conjunction with a web-link and an enhanced listing.

SECONDARY PAGE SPONSOR $200 for the season

Your business will have a graphic and a link to there website on their designated page.

WHY SPONSOR SPORTS?

If you think you have no reason to sponsor a sports eventIf you think you will derive no benefit from affiliating with sports

If you think your company is too smallIf you think your product or service is wrong for sports

If you think your customers, vendors, and employees don't careIf you think you cannot afford to partner with your local sports team

YOU BETTER THINK AGAIN!

The greatest marketing minds in the world choose Sports Sponsoring over ALL other forms of advertising.

And here is why, as told by industry executives with decades of experience.

"Sports marketing is the most powerful results-oriented and FAIL-SAFE means of achieving marketing objectives today.“

The fundamental notion behind a sports sponsorship is that a business associates itself with a sporting event and rides the popularity of that event to fulfill its marketing objectives.

Sports sponsoring is one of the most powerful marketing tools in existence. It is more effective than celebrity endorsements, and more results oriented than direct marketing. In fact, event-sponsoring has led to more record sales than any other form of advertising in history.

"The basic principle remains the same for ALL events, for ANY Product or Service, from automotive to soap,

or whether it's National or Local in scope."

It makes no difference as to:What type of business you have,

The size of your business, Nor where you are located.

No other medium can make that claim. Not even celebrity endorsements.

CALL TODAY (863) 214-7224

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