Dear Friend of
the community,
On behalf of the Upper Marlboro Gators (UM Gators) Youth
Football and Cheer, I would like to extend an invitation
to you and your company to become a sponsor for our
inaugural 2010 season. The UM Gators is a non-profit
organization whose mission is to:
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Provide youth with
organized competition in a safe environment; |
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Bring our youth closer
together through common interest in sportsmanship
and competition |
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Instill the values
of education |
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Acquaint the players
with the fundamentals of the game rules; running,
kicking, blocking, and tackling |
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Teach sportsmanship,
discipline and love of the game |
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Encourage the players to maintain
satisfactory and above grades in school and to
emphasize the importance of keeping a proper relationship
and balance between scholastic and athletic endeavors;
and |
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Emphasize the importance of life
lessons learned athletics |
As you know, starting and operating such a program takes
time and money. Our funding will be dependent upon the
contributions of local businesses and individual donations,
along with registration fees. However, our goal is to
keep the registration fees affordable for all, and this
is how your sponsorship money will make up the difference
needed to provide uniforms, equipment, supplies, trophies,
snacks, water, and travel-related expenses once the
season has started.
If providing sponsorship for the UM Gators is an option
for you and your company, please take some time to review
the sponsorship information I have included with this
letter. I am confident you will find a level of sponsorship
that will be comfortable for you and/or your company
as well as beneficial to our organization.
On behalf of all the children in this community who
will benefit from your support of our program, the UM
Gators would like thank you. We look forward to building
a strong partnership with you and your company that
will enable us to fulfill the hopes and dreams of our
youth.
Brian L. Hawkins
President/Director of Football
Upper Marlboro Gators
UM Gators Platinum Sponsorship
This is the most exclusive
level of sponsorship for the Upper Marlboro Gators
(UM Gators) Youth Football and Cheer. By making this
commitment your name and logo will be associated with
everything we do at all levels of competition. Your
company name and logo will be incorporated into all
of our events and marketing strategies. Benefits your
company will receive:
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Company name and logo
on all printed material, programs, signage, websites,
etc. |
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Primary listing on
all team banners and signage |
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On site marketing/demonstration
booth for products and display |
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Opportunity to donate
promotional items for team gift bags |
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Company name/logo
and overview will be featured on the team web
site and included in all online marketing programs |
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Free usage of banner
space on web site |
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Opportunity to cross-promote
and participate in all team events |
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Ability to set up
a booth for giveaways at all home games |
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Given first opportunity
for same sponsorship in subsequent years |
Investment: $1500.00 +
Contract duration: One year
The money from our Program Sponsor
will be used to cover the major cost of essential
operating expenses such as:
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Equipment (helmets,
shoulder pads, knee pads, etc.) |
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Grounds keeping expenses |
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Field rental fees |
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Advertising &
Marketing Expenses |
UM Gators Gold Sponsorship
Gold Sponsors are essential to UM Gators. Benefits
of a Gold sponsor are:
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Primary listing on
all league banners and signage |
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On-site marketing/demonstration
booths for products & displays |
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Recognition on all
printed materials relating to specific sponsored
event |
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Opportunity to donate
promotional items |
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Ability to set up
a booth for giveaways |
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Sponsor recognition
on league web site |
Investment: $750
to $1499.99
Contract duration: One year
The money from Gold sponsors will be allocated towards
other essentials for the UM Gators Youth Football
Cheer program:
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Financing athletes
not able to meet the requirement of the team fee |
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Equipment Reconditioning |
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League Fees |
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Officials |
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Field Rental |
UM Gators Silver Sponsorship
Silver sponsors allow teams to
raise money for team-led functions and events. A Silver
sponsor will be recognized as a partner of the team.
Benefits include:
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Opportunity to donate
promotional items for team gift bags |
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A special thank you
recognition in the program |
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Sponsor recognition
on team web site |
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Opportunity to cross-promote
and participate in all team events |
Investment: $500 - $749
Contract duration: One year
UM Gators Bronze Sponsorships
Bronze sponsorships offset
the cost of team operation expenses such as practice
jerseys, mouth pieces, practice balls and practice
equipment. A Bronze sponsor will be recognized as
a contributor to the team. Benefits include:
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A special thank you
recognition in the program |
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Listing on the team
web site and program |
Investment: $250.00 - $499.99
Contact duration: One year
UM Gators Player Sponsorship
Player sponsorships provide a
single athlete with equipment and essentials such
as helmets, pads and uniforms. A Player sponsor will
be recognized as a contributor to the team. Benefits
include:
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A special thank you
recognition in the program |
Investment: $25 - $249.99
Contract duration: One year
Long Term Sponsorship
All sponsors will be given
first choice at the same sponsorship opportunities
in following years. Sponsorship levels and contribution
amounts are subject to change as needed by program
administration.
For additional information, please
contact Brian L. Hawkins at
301 908-8726
or CoachHawk@umgators.com.
Please mail checks or money orders
to the following:
UM Gators
6605 Osborne Hill Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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