We strive to inspire our youth to become leaders

Sponsorship InformatIon
Package 2013-2014
www.calgarycrush.com
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@calgarycrush
calgarycrush@shaw.ca
MISSION STATEMENT
We strive to inspire our youth to become leaders, champions, student-athletes and to
empower them to be successful in school and life through sports and education.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Our fan base ranges from very young children to senior citizens. Having games in both the afternoons
and evenings allows us to reach a vast audience. We get many youth at our games, often with their
families and a large portion of our crowd is made up of 15-40 year olds. A Corporate Sponsorship of the
Calgary Crush will be guaranteed to give you the best value for your advertising budget.
GROWING MARKET
Please join our team and experience a basketball revolution from the ground floor. You will be able to
market your brand through an undervalued fan base and become a valued member of Calgary's only
professional basketball team.
The basketball community is growing fast in Calgary and they have been waiting for a team to call their
own. Build your brand with the Calgary Crush and experience Canada's fastest growing sport.
Become a part of the Calgary Crush family and reach an emerging and profitable client base in Alberta.
We have found your new clients and they are hungry for basketball.
We will capitalize on the demand for basketball in Calgary and YOUR COMPANY will share in our
success by gaining new clients and expanding its brand in the Calgary marketplace.
2013–2014 CALGARY CRUSH ABA SCHEDULE
The Calgary Crush will play 14 home games and 8 away games in the 2013-2014
season. They will compete in the Pacific Northwest Division, made up of teams
from Washington, Oregon and Alaska. The Crush plan to play games outside of
their division this season against teams from California, Arizona and an Eastern
conference opponent.
ABOUT THE 2013-2014 SEASON
The Calgary Crush finished the 2013-2014 season with a record of 16-1, capped off by
winning the Canada vs. USA Series against San Diego and New Jersey. The regular season was
flawless for the Crush, 12-0, winning by an average of 35 points per game. In the playoffs, the
Crush swept a 4th ranked San Diego team two games to none. The final round saw the Crush
take on the New Jersey Express in a best-of-three series. After suffering their first defeat of
the season in game one, the Crush were in a must-win game to keep their season alive. They
won game two by eleven and won the third and deciding game by nine points to hoist the
Canada vs. USA Series Trophy.
ARTICLE ABOUT THE CALGARY CRUSH
The Crush is Ready to Start a Basketball Revolution
Calgary is about to experience a basketball revolution. Hockey will have to take a back seat and make way for a new and
innovative basketball experience in Calgary. The Calgary Crush is ready to take over the city with a mix of the most
talented and driven basketball players the city has to offer.
With home grown talent this team is equipped to take on its American competition and embrace a new generation of
Canadian sports fans. Basketball is ready to explode and the Crush is prepared to light the flame that ignites the
basketball community in Calgary.
Basketball fans in Calgary have been anxiously awaiting a team they can call their own. A team that is willing to put their
heart and soul into the game. An organization that is willing to provide the city with a quality product, on and off the
court. All Calgarians can sleep a little easier and dream a little bigger knowing their fantasy of basketball is now a reality.
Calgary might be a tough market for basketball with a proud and hockey hungry fan base. Sports fans in Calgary are very
passionate about their sports teams and are loyal to their city.
The Calgary Crush are looking to build on this passion for sports and create an experience worth the small price of
admission. Never underestimate the loyalty of Canadian sports fans.
With big dreams and a strong vision for the future of basketball in Calgary, the Crush is moving in the right direction.
The organization is looking to transform a forgotten fan base and provide a semi professional basketball team that all
sports fans in Calgary can call their own.
The basketball community in Calgary might be forced to hide somewhere in the foothills but they are ready to rise from
the frozen ponds that surround our beautiful city. They are ready to stand up for the sport they love and support a team
focused on the future of basketball in Calgary.
The Crush is preparing to unveil and unleash a new way to watch basketball in the City of Calgary. With a strong focus
on growing the sport and supporting local talent the Crush are ready to start a basketball revolution in Cowtown. Are you
ready?
-Chris Pike
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE PROGRAMS
GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000
- 15 season tickets
- Courtside Banner
- Public Address ads in game
- Advertising on tickets and programs
- Advertising on all pages of website
- 10% off on all marchandise
FRONT PAGE WEBSITE SPONSORE - $2,000
- Advertising on front page of our website for the season
- Advertising on our Facebook page and our twitter
- 5 Season tickets
- 5 t-shirts
www.calgarycrush.com
WEEKEND SERIES SPONSOR - $1,500
- 10 game tickets for both games
- Front page advertising on our website for the weekend
- Advertising on our website for the season
- Front page of our program
- Public Address ads in game
- Autographed t-shirt
- Advertising poster at ticket table
- A table is available for promotion during the game
- Promotional giveaways
GAME DAY SPONSOR - $1,000
- 10 game tickets
- Front page advertising on our website for the game
- Front page of our program
- Public Address ads in game
- Autographed t-shirt
- Advertising poster at ticket table
- A table is available for promotion during the game
- Promotional giveaways
PROGRAM SPONSOR - $1,500
-5 season tickets
-Advertising on our website
-Advertising on game programs
TICKET SPONSOR - $1,000
-5 season tickets
-Advertising on our website
-Advertising on game tickets
FRIENDS OF THE CRUSH - $500
- 2 season tickets
- Advertising on our website
- 2 t-shirts
TRADE SPONSOR
This is perfect for the business that has a product or service to provide instead of or
along with cash sponsorship. You can provide a product or service to be a part of our
promotions, marketing and community services. We will give your business
advertising, PA announcements and opportunities for you to provide giveaways at
games. It's a great way to get your name and your products and services in front of a
captive audience economically. Email calgarycrush@shaw.ca and let us know what
you have to offer.
CUSTOMIZED VIP PACKAGE
With an endless number of sponsorship possibilities, we want you to be able to fulfill
your company or personal goals and provide the visibility, branding and community
investment opportunities you seek. The Crush reaches a vast and diverse
demographic that can deliver your message in a fun environment that is receptive to
your message and brand. Let us customize a package that is perfect for you. Email
calgarycrush@shaw.ca to start a partnership.
LONG TERM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Be a part of the Crush for years to come and cash in on a growing market. We are
offering sponsorship packages of $1000-$100000 that can be spread over two to five
years. The arrangement will be revisited at the end of each season to determine if any
changes need to be made in order to benefit both groups.
JOIN THE CRUSH FAMILY AND BECOME A
PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN SPORTS
When you choose to become a part of the Calgary Crush family YOUR COMPANY will
become an integral part in the emergence and success of basketball in Calgary. Dreams are
the roots in which passion and creation can grow. Join our team and experience our passion
for basketball while expanding your exposure and increasing your sales.
Basketball is not only one of the fastest growing sports around the world but a growing
sport in Calgary. With this growing market comes new customers, and these customers are
ready to experience basketball at a professional level.
Be the first to share your message to this growing market in Southern Alberta and benefit
from extending your reach and increasing your exposure. We want YOUR COMPANY to
become a part of our family and to share your message with basketball fans in Calgary for
years to come.
We have a clear vision of not only capitalizing on a growing market but injecting our
passion and love for the game of basketball into the Calgary marketplace. Our franchise is
preparing for the future and we would love your support.
Our vision is to provide professional basketball in Calgary for years to come. With our
vision and your support professional basketball will succeed in Calgary. This is YOUR
COMPANY'S opportunity to become a part of something bigger than sports. This is your
chance to become part of a basketball revolution in Calgary.
The Calgary Crush has the ability to compete and succeed against the best teams the ABA
has to offer. Many teams have former NBA stars and players that have played professional
basketball overseas.
Our team is prepared and poised to show the country that Calgary is not just a hockey
town, but a passionate sports town. We want to show the country that basketball can
succeed west of Toronto.
Our love for basketball can be seen in everything we do as a franchise. We are passionate
and committed to growing the sport in Calgary. We are driven to inspire our youth to
dream bigger and become leaders in our community and leaders in life.
Thank you for supporting basketball in Calgary. We look forward to developing a long
lasting relationship and providing a quality product all sports fans in Calgary can support.
For more sponsorship information, please contact:
Sal Rashidian
calgarycrush@shaw.ca
AMERICAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION HISTORY
The original American Basketball Association was founded in 1967 and rivaled the
NBA in the early 1970's. The league offered a new style of basketball in an era that
was changing the way we see the world. With innovative ideas like three point shot
and dunk contest the ABA was creating excitement in the form of creativity and
entertainment.
Julius Erving was the face of the league in the 70's and a big reason the league lasted
nine seasons. Can you remember the doctor flying through the air with his afro gently
blowing above the rim and his hands pressed tightly on a colorful red, white and blue
ball. That was the ABA. This new ball was criticized by the basketball community
but it gave the league its personality and something of its own competing with the
NBA.
It is said by some that the main goal of the ABA was to force a merger with the more
established NBA. After the NBA merged with the ABA in 1976 only four teams
survived. The San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers and New York
Nets were all given the right to become part of the NBA. The NBA wanted new and
young talent so absorbing the ABA was a great move for the league. Many of the ABA
players went on to become all-stars in the NBA including a revolutionary and
innovative man they called the doctor. The last game was played on May 13, 1976.
The current league started in 2000 and is made up of over 75 teams throughout the
USA. The Calgary Crush are one of two Canadian teams planning to play in the
2013-2014 season.