S P O N S O R S H I P P A C K E T
www.greatsouthwestclassic.com
UNM TRACK & FIELD STADIUMALBUQUERQUEN E W M E X I C O
INDOOR: FEBRUARY 15, 2015OUTDOOR: JUNE 4-6, 2015
It is our purpose to offer a level of competition that is worthy of the best highschool Track and Field athletes from the nation.
PROFILE
MISSION
The 40th Annual Great Southwest Track and Field Classic offers a venue for the USA’s top high School Athletes to compete in Albuquerque.
The goal of the event is twofold: to have fun in athletic competition and to give participants an opportunity to compete with other outstanding athletes.The Great Southwest Track and Field Classic is produced by the non-profit organization, The Great Southwest Track and Field Association, based in Albuquerque, NM. The event is sanctioned by the USATF.
On the cover: (l to r) KeAndre Bates - #1 Triple Jump in USA, Keturah Orji - Meet Record Holder in the Triple Jump and came very close to setting a national record, Charles Jones - 0ne of the top 800 Meter runners in the country also holds the Meet Record, Dior Hall - the National Record Holder in the 100 Meter Hurdles, Ashley Moore - #3 All-Time Heptathlon scorer
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY: ALAN VERSAW
Charisma Lovato, New MexicoSteeplechase Winner
Operations CommitteeGeneral Chair/President of the BoardJohn P. Haaland505-280-4931email: [email protected]
Meet DirectorBrian Stacy575-760-6465email: [email protected]
Assistant Meet DirectorTim Host505-699-4641email: [email protected]
Boys National Selection ChairEric Bolus602-826-7536email: [email protected]
Girls National Selection ChairStephen Carson480-213-5726email: [email protected]
Decathlon/Heptathlon ChairClyde [email protected]
Marketing ChairStephanie Davy575-921-9540email: [email protected]
Transportation ChairBob Morell505-401-3042email: [email protected]
Chairman of the BoardMike Danoff505-401-6509email: [email protected]
Vice President of the BoardJoshua Simms505-514-6504email: [email protected]
SecretaryJohn Samore505-244-0450email: [email protected]
TreasurerAnna Williams505-470-6893email: [email protected]
DirectorMike Cummings505-304-7246email: [email protected]
DirectorJoe Powdrell505-328-0552email: [email protected]
DirectorNeil Silver702-275-8382email: [email protected]
DirectorJD Healy505-264-2413email: [email protected]
Sponsorship ChairmanArt Gardenswartz505-269-0777email: [email protected]
Dear supporter,
I can’t tell you how excited I am to be associated with the 40th Annual Great Southwest Track & Field Classic for 2015! John Haaland, Mike Danoff and rest of the Board have done a wonderful job for the last 15 years presenting this event as one of the top 3 National High School track events in the country. Over 700 athletes from 20 states journeyed to Albuquerque for the 2014 events.
The Great Southwest Classic gives young New Mexico athletes a competitive field to test their mettle against the best in the country.
We have grand plans to make 2015 the best year yet. As Sponsorship Chairman and Title Sponsor for the 40th Annual Great Southwest Track and Field Classic, I’d like to invite you to be our guest on February 15th for the Indoor Event at the Convention Center. There will be breakfast and you’ll hear our plans for the June 4th-6th Outdoor Event and then have an opportunity to watch the athletes compete. Please RSVPto [email protected] or call 505-269-0777 before February 10, 2015.
We will include your name as a proud sponsor in all publications while thanking you for your financial support. Please take a few minutes to review the enclosed materials and consider becoming a sponsor. Feel free to contact me, personally, at your convenience. On behalf of the Great Southwest Track and Field Classic I thank you for your time and consideration and look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,Art GardenswartzSponsorship ChairmanGreat Southwest Track and Field Classic
Two Outstanding Events
INDOOR EVENT: 6th Annual High School GSWT&FC - February 15th, 2015OUTDOOR EVENT: 40th Annual GSWT&FC - June 4th-6th, 2015
www.greatsouthwestclassic.comPictured above: Travon Bromwell (center) holds the meet record for fatest 100-meter dash (under all conditions). Bromwell recorded a time of 9.99 and earned national recognition.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESTITLE SPONSOR $25,000• Corporate name listed in the title of the event• Provide space for 5 banners in full view of spectators• Full page inside cover ad in the competition program• Full page editorial about your company in the program• Title recognition on all T-shirts• 20 Souvenir T-shirts commemorating the event• Award presentation to event winners in select events• 20 VIP tickets to the meet• 20 VIP tickets for the post-meet party• PA announcements• Logo in all media advertising• 5 :30 streaming video advertisement (sponsor must provide the video spot by May 1, 2015)• Prominent website ad and online Sponsor’s Directory listing• Inclusion in all local Media Day Events
PLATINUM SPONSOR $12,500• Provide space for 3 banners in full view of spectators• Full page color ad in the competition program• 12 Souvenir T-Shirts commemorating the meet• Award presentation to event winners in select events• 12 VIP tickets to the meet• 12 VIP tickets for the post-meet party• PA announcements• Logo in all media advertising• 3 :30 streaming video advertisement (sponsor must provide the video spot by May 1, 2015)• Listed in online Sponsor’s Directory• Inclusion in all local Media Day Events
STREAMING VIDEO ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TITLE, PLATINUM, GOLD & SILVER SPONSORSYou will have the opportunity as a sponsor to present your message (advertisement) to thousands of people who are watching this event live or on-demand on the Pro View Networks stream.
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GOLD SPONSOR $5,000• 2 banners in the competition area in full views of spectators• Full page color ad in the competition program• 8 Souvenir T-Shirts commemorating the meet• Award presentation to event winners in select events• 8 VIP tickets to the meet• 8 VIP tickets for the post-meet party• PA announcements• Listed in online Sponsor’s Directory• 1 :30 streaming video advertisement (sponsor must provide the video spot by May 1, 2015)• Inclusion in all local Media Day Events
SILVER SPONSOR $2,000
• 1 banner in the competition area in full view of spectators• 4 Souvenir T-Shirts commemorating the event• 4 VIP tickets to the meet• 4 VIP tickets for the post-meet party• PA announcements• Full page black and white ad in the competition program• Listed in online Sponsor’s Directory
ATHLETES & COACHES PARTY$1,500• Party named after you or your company• Two banners at the party• 2 Souvenir T-Shirts commemorating the event• 2 VIP tickets to the meet• 2 VIP tickets for the post-meet party• PA announcements• Recognition in the GSWT&FC brochure• Full page black and white ad in the
competition program• Listed in online Sponsor’s Directory
BRONZE SPONSOR $750• 1 banner in the competition area in full view of spectators• 2 Souvenir T-Shirts commemorating the event• 2 VIP tickets to the meet• 2 VIP tickets for the post-meet party• PA announcements• Half page black and white ad in the competition program• Listed in online Sponsor’s Directory
INDIVIDUAL EVENT $125• 1 competition will be named after you or your company
(available first come, first choice)• 1/4 page black and white ad in the competition program• 1 Souvenir T-Shirt commemorating the event• 1 VIP ticket to the meet• PA announcements• Listed in online Sponsor’s Directory www.greatsouthwestclassic.com
Pictured above: Tiana Bonds, Nevada.
SPONSORSHIP FORM40th Annual Great Southwest Track and Field Classic
Yes! I would like to be a sponsor of the Indoor Event February 15th, 2015)
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Yes! I would like to be a sponsor of the Outdoor Event (June 4th-6th, 2015)
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL:Title Sponsor: $25,000Platinum Sponsor: $12,500Gold Level Sponsor: $5,000Silver Level Sponsor: $1,500Bronze Level Sponsor: $750Individual Event Sponsor: $125Athlete/Official Party Sponsor: $1,500
Please send completed forms to:General Chair/Meet DirectorJohn Haaland10116 San Gabriel Rd. NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111P: 505-299-3359F: 505-291-9583M: 505-280-4931email: [email protected]
ADVERTISE IN THE SOUVENIR PROGRAM:
Outside Back Cover Color Ad: $600
Inside Back Cover Color Ad: $500
Full Page Black & White Ad: $300
Half Page Black & White Ad: $200
Quarter Page Black & White Ad: $100
Business Card Black & White Ad: $75
* Color Ads Available
Your sponsorship is tax deductible. Federal Tax ID #30-0149218
Sponsorship ChairmanArt GardenswartzP: 505-269-0777email: [email protected]
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Haley Showalter, Colorado, #1 meet record holder and #1 in USA Hammerthrow.
Proview Network Sports Streaming the Great Southwest Track &
Field Classic for the last six years.
Former Great Southwest Track & Field Classic Athletes that have competed in the Olympics:
Jamaal Charles - Running Back, Kansas City ChiefsRobert Griffiffiin III - Quarterback,Washington Redskins
Brittany Borman
Leonel Manzano
Kerron Clement Richard Jason Bianca Knight William Claye Michelle Carter
PHOTO CREDITS: USATF photos - Jill Greer, Robert Grifffiin III - Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, USA TODAY Sports - Jamaal Charles - Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images
To view this year’s meet go to:www.proviewnetworks.com
This meet will present opportunities that are unique to competitive and elite High School athletes. Through our website, athletes will receive recognition for competing in the Great Southwest Track & Field Classic, the premiere post-season High School meet. Athletes may be invited to compete at other highly respected track and fififififfiield meets such as the 2015 New Balance Outdoor National and USATF Nationals.
Robert Grant#1 300 Meter Hurdler in the USA