the fayetteville flight sports market
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• Sports in Fayetteville includes one major-league professional team, several semi-pro, amateur, and college teams, as well as other sporting events• The most popular sports team in Fayetteville is the Fayetteville Woodpeckers of Minor League Baseball• Also popular is the college sports teams of the Fayetteville State Broncos and Methodist Monarchs, which play in NCAA Division II
Fayetteville has previously hosted one team from the National Basketball Association – Fayetteville Patriots from 2001 - 20016• Fayetteville Swampdogs – Minor League Baseball• Cape Fear Heroes – Minor League Indoor Football• Fayetteville FireAntz – Minor Professional Hockey• Fayetteville Guard – Professional Indoor Football
THE FAYETTEVILLE FLIGHT SPORTS MARKET
THE FAYETTEVILLE FLIGHT SPORTS MARKET
The Fayetteville Flight will make an impact in the community in many ways. The goal is to capitalize on a large basketball market that can now be monetized.
• Fayetteville Flight School Tours• Hosting School Fund Raisers• Hosting Social Basketball Leagues• Create a winning environment• Get the community involved with the games
THE FAYETTEVILLE FLIGHT SPORTS MARKET
(Starting in September – 3/4 schools a week )
The Flight will attend multiple schools and stay for the day with a videographer, DJ, entertainer or motivational speaker to make an impact one school at a time.(Everything will be marketed on Social media via Live Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Snap chat & Filters)
• Host an assembly• Entertainment / performances /motivational speakers• Hang out on campus during lunch time• Give out promo gear- sponsored by local businesses• Visit classes in session (School’s choices)
HOSTING SCHOOL & COMMUNITY EVENTS
• Hosting School Fund Raisers• High School Alumni Basketball Games• Charity Basketball Tournaments
• Hosting Social Basketball Leagues• Men’s Leagues• Women’s Leagues• 35+ - 40+ Basketball Leagues
CREATE A CULTURE
• Winning environment• Everything is cured with winning• Finding the top talent to compete at the highest level• The pool of Cumberland County talent is here• Providing a platform for local recognition
• Get the community involved with the games• 13th man rule- Allowing local celebrity or person of choice to play in the game• Creating local exposure• Halftime shows with local talent and competitions between local schools• Recognizing Fayetteville Flight’s rising stars and successors throughout Cumberland County
AMERICAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
The American Basketball Association (ABA) is a men’s professional basketball league. The league has grown to become the largest professional sports league in the world! In 1999 Joe Newman and Richard P. Tinkham founded the league. It is the re-launch of the original ABA which merged with the NBA in 1976. Tinkham co-founded both the original ABA and the Indiana Pac-ers. Jo New-man was the CEO of Joe Newman Advertis-ing, Inc. and Alliance Broadcasting Group, Inc. The ABA was established in 1967 and merged with the National Basketball Association in 1976 Some of the ABA notable players where: Julius Irving (Dr. J) George Gervin (The Iceman), Rick Barry, Moses Malone along with, many others that came to be NBA players. The ABA was re-formed in 2000 in partnership with the NBA and has been operating in harmony for the past 16 years.
• ABA merged with the NBA in 1976• ABA unmerged with the NBA in 2000• 4 original ABA teams are now playing in the NBA:• NBA San Antonia Spurs• Denver Nuggets• New Jersey Nets• Indiana Pacers• Some of the ABA notable players:• Julius Irving (Dr. J)• George Gervin (The Iceman)• Rick Barry• Moses Malone along with many others that came to be NBA players
MORE FUN ABA FACTS
• The 3 point shot originated in the ABA• The Slam Dunk originated in the ABA• Players must be at least 18 years old to play• Over 110+ teams play in the ABA• ABA TICKETS ARE AFFORDABLE AND RANGE FROM $10-20 for General Admission tickets($100-$250 Season Tickets)• The normal ABA season begins in November and wraps in April of the following year• ABA sends selected teams to play its international teams including China and the Philippines• Each team’s roster consists of 10-15 Players and only 12 can be dressed to play(Exception 13th man Rule)• Each game consist of 3 official ABA referees• Winner of the 2015-2016 & 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020 seasons were the Jacksonville Giants
JACKSONVILLE GIANTS
• Started by accident attorney Ron Sholes• A market very similar to North Carolina• Introduced to the ABA in 2010. They have been making history and setting ABA records since. The Giants have been to the ABA Final Four every season since there existence for consecutive years. The Giants have also won the ABA national championship in back to back seasons in 2012 and 2013, most recently in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Here are a few Giants Facts:
• 7 time ABA National Champions• 6 time Southeast Division Champions• “ABA team of the year 2016”• 2014 ABA Most Charitable Team• 2012-2013 Team of the Year• Holds world record for most points in a game (222 points)• Proud Recipient of 2010/2011 Duval County Public Schools Business Partner Recognition Award• Member of Jax Sports Pro Coalition• Arena attendance averages more than 6,000 per game
FLIGHT PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE $25,000
Name will be associated with everything that has the Fayetteville Flight in 2020-2021. Here’s what is included:• Stadium Advertising• Uniform Sponsorship• Players and Coaches• Home & Away Uniforms• Tops and Bottoms• Practice Uniforms• Tops and Bottoms• Sweat Suits• Warm Up Shirts• All Marketing Gear
ROYAL PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE $10,000
• PA Announcements at All Events and Games• 2 – 3x6 Arena Banners Displayed at All Events and Games• Your Logo and Promotions mentioned on all our Social Media• 2 custom commercials with players• Advertise and promote 2 customized commercials for your business• Websites Bi-Weekly• Your Logo with Link and ¾ Page Advertisement on the Team Website• Player appearances at four company events• 25 Team T-Shirts to be given out during home games• Autographed ABA Ball• Autographed Team Plaque• Your Logo on All Printed Advertisements/Promotions distributed during the season• 50 General Admission Tickets per Home Game
GOLD PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE $5000
• PA Announcements at All Home Games• 1 – 2x4 Arena Banners Displayed at All Home Games• 1 customized commercial for your business by the Fayetteville Flight• Logo with Link and ½ Page Advertisement on Team Website• Autographed ABA Ball• 15 General Admission Season Tickets• 15 Team T-Shirts
SILVER PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE $2500
• PA Announcements at All Home Games• 1 – 2 x4 Arena Banners Displayed at All Home Games• Logo with Link and ½ Page Advertisement on Team Website• Autographed ABA Ball• 10 General Admission Season Tickets and 10 Team T-Shirts
BRONZE PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE $1000
• PA Announcements at All Home Games• 1 – 2 x4 Arena Banners Displayed at All Home Games• Logo with Link and ½ Page Advertisement on Team Website• Autographed ABA Ball• 5 General Admission Season Tickets and 5 Team T-Shirts
ABA SPECIAL GAME PACKAGES
THE SLAM DUNK - $500• PA Announcements during the game of your choice• Table during the game to promote your business• Logo with Link on Team Website• 4 General Admission Season Tickets and 4 T-ShirtsTHE SHOT CLOCK - $250• PA Announcements during the game of your choice• Logo with Link on Team Website• 2 General Admission Season Tickets and 2 T-Shirts
$4800 REFEREE PARTNERSHIP
• Partner to Sponsor the Referees for the Season (May be broken down into payments or partial sponsorship)• Weekly Social Media Posts and recognition on all accounts• PA announcements at All Home Games• 1 – 2x4 Arena Banner Displayed at All Home Games• Logo with Link and 1⁄2 Page Advertisement on Team Website• Autographed ABA Ball• 25 General Admission Season Tickets and 15 Team T-Shirts
$4800 VENUE PARTNERSHIP
• Partner to Sponsor the Referees for the Season (May be broken down into payments or partial sponsorship)• Weekly Social Media Posts and recognition on all accounts• PA announcements at All Home Games• 1 – 2x4 Arena Banner Displayed at All Home Games• Logo with Link and 1⁄2 Page Advertisement on Team Website• Autographed ABA Ball• 25 General Admission Season Tickets and 15 Team T-Shirts
Fayetteville Flight Team SponsorshipThis team sponsorship is between ___________________________________ and the Fayetteville Flight (ABA) Basketball Organization. This agreement is made on this _____ day of (Month) _____________ (Year) ________. Through this agreement we (Company Name) ________________________________ agree to sponsor The Fayetteville Flight (ABA) Basketball Organization for $_____________ for the 2020- 2021 ABA Basketball season. We understand the benefits of the ________________________ level of sponsorship shall provide us, and should we default on our payment, all Fayetteville Flightteam promotions and warranties shall be considered null and void effective immediately. The sponsorship amount is due within 15 days of the execution of this contract (Date) _______________________ unless otherwise specified here________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________.
______________________________________Fayetteville Flight Partner Printed Name_____________________________________ Fayetteville Flight Partner Signature_____________________________________ Fayetteville Flight Representative Printed Name ______________________________________Fayetteville Flight Representative Signature ______________________________________Title______________________________________Date______________________________________Title______________________________________Date
Make Checks Payable To: Fayetteville Flight ABA LLC.