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Fast Facts
All Box Seats sold out in 2013 and 2014
T Bar M, the host site, is one of the nation’s premier
tennis clubs with 30 courts, 8 indoor courts and over 25
teaching pros
 T Bar M member base is more than 600 families. 20%
doctors, 20% attorneys, 39% are 35-55 age range and
many are business owners, company presidents and
CEO’s
 Close to $600,000 has been raised for charity
 #1 rated Challenger website and live streaming
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The tournament and sponsors have a presence and do
promotions at many high-profile events all year long
Treat your employees or thank your customers with
preferred seating, tickets and private parties during the
RBC Tennis Championships matches
Private meeting areas, year-round corporate tennis clinics,
tennis tournaments and wellness/fitness days are
available
More than 25 million people play tennis in the U.S.
2014 Tennis Channel coverage - over 300,000 website
viewers and 34 million television viewers during week
Fan base is youth, active adult and professional
Year-long exposure through T Bar M, the United States
Tennis Association, our charities and major events in the
Dallas area
Wildcard, Qualifying, and Main Draw Singles and
Doubles events extend interest and media coverage
over a longer period of time. Year-round newsletter and
advertising for our major sponsors
Great social and business event
Sponsor has opportunity to participate in various
advertising opportunities with the tournament (including:
newspaper, radio, television, internet, highway billboards,
posters and flyers)
Fast Facts
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2014 had the most media exposure in our history!
Largest continuous Men’s Professional Tennis
Tournament in Texas
2015 will be our 17th Anniversary
Prize money and Ranking points doubled for Dallas in
2012
Top male tennis professionals from over 25 countries
Celebrity appearances and parties
Players range from well-known veterans to up-andcoming rookies
Live webcasting was viewed in over 153 countries
with 30,000 unique viewers. Valuable access to
thousands of registered users. Average user session
is over 30 minutes.
Tournament play and most functions are indoors,
therefore, weather concerns are minimal
Tie-in and support for our major charities:
*Title Sponsor may designate a favorite charity
*Dallas Tennis Association’s “Invest in a Child”
*Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation
*Dallas County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the
Cure® & other local charities
*Celebrity appearances to promote charities
Major companies involved in previous years:
*YP.com *AT&T *Starbucks Coffee Co. *Dean Foods
*McDonalds *Mutual of Omaha Bank *Brinkmann
*Oracle *Michelob *American Airlines *UBS * CBS TV
*Republic Services *AmerisourceBergen
*John Hancock
Great association with youth:
*Junior Tennis Clinics *School Group
*Disadvantaged and At-Risk Youth Groups *Charities
*Minority Tennis Clinics * Dallas Area Schools for the
Deaf
*As well as Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and other
fantastic local charities. The tournament
has helped raised close to $600,000 for charity
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Professional Tennis has the second highest fan
loyalty to sponsor of any sport other than NASCAR
Just the men’s tennis tour offers over $90 million in prize
money annually with increases every year
Several sessions sold out in 2014
Tennis is the fastest growing major sport in the U.S. for the past
decade up 37% from 2000-2011 (PAC)
$50,000 Title Sponsor
•Allows the title sponsor to utilize the tournament, USTA, ATP, and charities to greatly increase the sponsor’s media
exposure. The tournament media package allows for a sponsor guided advertising program at a tremendous savings over
individual advertising placement and has the added benefit of being associated with the tournament and affiliated with its
charities.
•Includes exclusive sponsorship package of the international webcasting broadcast.
•Press conference and article announcing sponsorship to tie in charities and the pro-circuit.
•Local and state advertising from TV, radio, newspaper and web, national and international publications and broadcast
networks. Web-based advertising and select targeted advertising to title sponsor’s customer base. Additional exposure
from United States Tennis Association (USTA), the ATP and the Tennis Channel
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Title Sponsor receives the following:
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Sponsor name incorporated into the Challenger title:
The __________ Challenger of Dallas __________
Title Sponsor may select main charity for tournament to
benefit
Double-sized Company Display Booth (10’ x 20’)
12 courtside box seats for all matches (EAST)
Complimentary food and beverages during the evening
matches for 12 box seats all week
Name embedded on all literature and press releases
Take part in awards presentations (address the crowd,
present champions and finalists prize money) in front of
sponsor’s banner
Participate in advertising campaigns. Be part of the
national USTA Pro Circuit with worldwide coverage
Exposure to more than 153 countries Challenger of
Dallas players call home. Many of our players are #1 or
#2 in their home country
Social Media coordination
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24 General admission tickets per session
6 VIP Reserve Parking Passes
VIP Express Entrance Credentials
4 Pro-am participants (adults only)
3 Clinic participants (adult only)
2 Tournament Pro-am participants (adult only)
6 Pro clinic participants (juniors and/or adults)
6 Lower Level and 4 Upper Level Banners displayed
courtside plus other signage on and off the
tournament site
Media interviews with sponsor
Premier listing on year-round tournament board at
T Bar M
Positive association with tournament, governing
bodies of tennis and high-profile charities
A designated Challenger official to work with
sponsor for the year
Center Court backdrop signage
Signage on sponsor Blimp over crowd
12 Susan G. Komen Pink Day packages
$20,000 Presenting Level
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The RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas Presented By ______________
Presenting Sponsor will present champions and finalists of both singles and doubles
2 VIP Reserved Parking Spaces
VIP Express Entrance Credentials
Company name included in TV commercials press releases, program cover, articles,
live webcasting, web articles and printed materials
Presenting Sponsor’s name tied to tournament name on all media buys
6 VIP Courtside box seats (EAST) with complimentary evening food and beverages
3 VIP Reserve Parking Passes
VIP Express Entrance Credential
1 Full-page color advertisement in tournament program (premier placement)
4 Courtside banners (2 Lower Level and 2 Upper Level)
2 Pro-am participants (adults only)
2 Tournament Pro-am participants (adult only)
3 Pro clinic participants (juniors and/or adults)
4 Tournament clinic participants (juniors and/or adults)
6 Player/Sponsor party invitations
12 General Admission tickets per session
6 Susan G. Komen Pink Day packages
Web ad on tournament website and streaming webcasting website with hyperlink
to sponsor’s website as well as advertising on television and other media
Sponsor logo on tournament website Sponsor List w/ hyperlink to sponsor’s website
A designated tournament official to work with sponsor
Includes year-round advertising package
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$10,000 Platinum Level
Charity Sponsorships
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(Limit:4)
Sponsors selects charity above and/or other outstanding local charity
Sponsor will be on center court with chance to address audience on that charity’s day of
recognition
Banner and promotional tie-ins a charity’s booth all week long
Recognition in charity’s email, newsletters, websites and social media
2 VIP Reserved Parking Spaces
VIP Express Entrance Credentials
Product display booth (10x20) adjacent to charity’s booth for closet tie-in
Company name included in press releases, articles, live webcasting, web articles and
printed materials
4 VIP Courtside box seats (EAST) with complimentary evening food and beverages
2 VIP Reserve Parking Passes
VIP Express Entrance Credential
1 Full-page color advertisement in tournament program (premier placement)
4 Courtside banners (2 Lower Level and 2 Upper Level)
1 Pro-am participants (adults only)
2 Tournament Pro-am participants (adult only)
2 Pro clinic participants (juniors and/or adults)
4 Player/Sponsor party invitations
6 General Admission tickets per session
Web ad on tournament website and streaming webcasting website with hyperlink
to sponsor’s website as well as advertising on television and other media
Sponsor logo on tournament website Sponsor List w/ hyperlink to sponsor’s website
Includes year-round advertising package
$10,000 Security and
Courtesy Shuttle Sponsor
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More offsite parking (due to increased crowds) regular shuttle service to those sites.
The RBC Tennis Championships will have shuttle service during evening and some day
matches. Includes security during tournament week.
Sponsor’s name will be on vehicles and on signage for general parking
Attention is drawn to sponsor signage on all main draw courts
Security personal will have sponsor’s name on vehicles
$20,000 Sponsor receives:
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4 courtside box seats with evening food and beverage included
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
1 Tournament Pro-Am participant (adult only)
1 Tournament Pro clinic participant (junior or adult)
6 Player/Sponsor Party invitations
Full page color ad in program
Sponsor may have hand out promotional material
1 Lower Level Banner (plus outdoor and shuttle vehicle signage)
Listing on year-around tournament board at TBarM
Minimum of 20 PA announcements
2 ads during the year in RBC Tennis Championships email newsletter
$10,000 Hall of Fame
Induction Sponsorship
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RBC Tennis Championships Hall of Fame includes such legends as Tut Bartzen, Ray Nasher and
Lamar Hunt
Honoring an individual that has contributed significantly to the game of tennis
Sponsor hosts a reception before the ceremony for invited guests
Sponsor has the opportunity to speak to the fans during the Center Court induction ceremony
Sponsor’s name included in all Hall of Fame related signage, media, advertising, invitations and publications
10 invitations to Hall of Fame reception and tickets to that evenings matches
Sponsor receives:
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverages
Full page color advertisement in printed program
1 VIP Reserve Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
Banners on all serve displays
1 Tournament Pro-am participant (adults only)
2 Tournament clinic participants (juniors and/or adults)
6 Player/sponsor party invitations
Listing on year-round tournament board at T Bar M Racquet Club
Mention on tournament website
Press Release announcing sponsorship
PA announcements
$10,000 Player-Sponsor Party
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One of the favorite events of the tournament
Great venue to entertain clients and meet fellow sponsors
One evening the sponsors and guests are invited to party with the tournament pros and invited
celebrities
Signage with sponsor’s name will be displayed at the party
Sponsor’s name on invitations and tickets to party (party is by invitation only)
Opportunity to present products and literature for full week during the RBC Tennis Championships
4 Box seats to all matches with evening food and beverage included
1 Tournament Pro-am (adult only)
2 Tournament Pro clinics (junior and/or adult)
2 Upper Level banners at the tournament with sponsor’s name
24 Player party invitations for sponsor’s guests
½ page color ad in printed program
Coverage and interviews at the player party will be broadcast during the tournament and placed on
the website and sponsor logo placement on all sponsor listings with hyperlink to sponsor’s website
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
Year-round advertising package
$10,000 Scoreboard Sponsor
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(1 sponsor only; multiple boards)
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Sponsor name placed on all scoreboards
Fans look at the scoreboard after every point
High visibility scoreboards for spectators and those watching the broadcast
New expanded signage on all scoreboards
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverages
Full page color advertisement in printed program
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
1 Tournament Pro-am participant (adults only)
2 Tournament Pro clinic participant (juniors and/or adults)
6 Player/sponsor party invitations
Listing on year-round tournament board at T Bar M Racquet Club
Mention on tournament website
Press Release announcing sponsorship
PA announcements
Scoreboards displayed all year- sponsor receives year-round exposure
Reach national and international viewers who will see the scoreboard as they watch the matches
Viewers going to the archived matches for a full year will see the scoreboard and sponsor’s signage
$10,000 Valet Parking
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(limit: 1)
Provide complimentary valet parking for evening matches
(Monday through Saturday)
The fans really appreciate this service, especially in February’s inclement weather
Opportunity to have valet place product or literature in each car or with each occupant
1 Outdoor sign by valet stand
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverages included
½ Page color advertisement in printed program
1 Upper Level Courtside banner
2 Tournament Pro clinic participants (adult or junior)
1 Tournament Pro-am participant (adult only)
4 Player/sponsor party invitations
Listing on year-round tournament board at T Bar M Racquet Club
Mention on tournament website
Press release announcing sponsorship
PA announcements
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
Year-round advertising package
$10,000 Children’s Tennis Court
“10 and Under Tennis”
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Started in 2011 – One of the most popular attractions at the RBC Tennis Championships!
Juniors of all ages, adults and even the touring pros all lined up for a chance to play the newest thing in
tennis
Smaller racquets, slower, softer brightly colored tennis balls on a miniaturized court and lower net equals
fun for all
Sponsor’s signage will be placed in a minimum of 4 locations on and around the court
Sponsor may also have handouts available at the entrance to the court
Court monitor can hand out items or literature
The court is prominently featured in the same areas as the food court and vendor booths – The crowd
must walk by to get to their seats!
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is totally committed to promoting 10 and Under Tennis so
great tie in with the governing body of tennis in the United States.
4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverages
½ page color ad in program
1 Adult Tournament pro-am spot
2 Tournament Clinic spot (adult or junior)
4 Player-Sponsor Party Invitations
Sponsor logo placement on all sponsor listings with hyperlink to sponsor’s website
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
Year-round advertising package
$7,500 Children’s
Tennis Clinic
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Present the afternoon junior tennis clinic given by ATP & area pros
One of the tournaments most popular packages
One of the first sponsorships to sell every year
Great way to help the children of Dallas and get your company name in a very positive
format
Option to give handouts to each participant and speak at the clinic
Participants include beginner to championship levels and juniors from Dallas Tennis
Association’s “Invest in a Child.” Including minority, disadvantaged and at risk
children as well as club and tournament level juniors
Clinic equipment is donated to local charities after the event so children can continue
to learn and play
Sponsor benefits:
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2 Banners will be displayed on clinic courts (1 on center court)
6 Junior clinic spots
Listing on year round tournament board at T Bar M
Press release announcing sponsorship
Sponsor interviewed and clinic footage shown on webcast and on website
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverages included
½ page color ad in printed program
1 Tournament Pro-am (adult only)
1 Tournament Adult clinic spot
6 Player/sponsor party invitations
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
Year-round advertising package
$5,000 Wildcard
Tournament Sponsor
(limit: 1) – Sponsor presents both Singles and Doubles Tournament held at separate times in December and
January.
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Fan admission is charged for the wildcard or can be waived for charitable donations made at the door. This
allows for a great tie-in with the sponsor and charity. Sponsor may also offer free admission with proof of
purchase of sponsor products.
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The Wildcard Singles and Doubles Tournaments are held during the weeks leading up to the main event in
February. The Wildcard Tournament features some of the best college players, club pros, juniors and adults
in Texas and surrounding areas. Up and coming circuit professionals also enter the event. The Wildcard
Tournament sponsor would have their name incorporated into the name of the event with the tournament’s
Title Sponsor’s name. Therefore, this sponsorship is subject to the naming of the Title Sponsor. This event
draws a tremendous amount of local fan interest as well as college and high school student interest.
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Presentation of awards to Wildcard Champions- Interview and wildcard information will be broadcast
during the tournament and details carried on the tournament website, Facebook and Twitter
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Opportunity to present products and literature to players, coaches, and spectators
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Company name on Wildcard apparel given to players
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Sponsor receives 4 courtside box seats during the main event in February with complimentary food and
beverage
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Full page color ad in printed program
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2 Banners during Wildcard and main tournament events
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1 Tournament Pro-am participant (adult only)
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2 Tournament Pro clinic participants (adult or junior)
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6 Players party invitations
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Listing on year-round tournament board at T Bar M Racquet Club
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Press release announcing sponsorship (results carried in newspapers and by other media) and PA
announcement during main draw events
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1 VIP Parking Pass
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VIP Express Entrance Credential
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Year-round advertising package
$5,000 Daily Newspaper
Includes Scheduling, News & Draws
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(Limit:1)
Great photos, updates, schedules, articles and draws. A must read everyday
Cannot miss. Great way for everyone to see sponsor’s name and message! Spectators
reference the daily newspaper sheet constantly for match results, pairings, schedule,
tournament news and who is favored to win. Contests, chances to win prizes, celebrity
information, VIPs are all included in the “Daily Newspaper.” Read all about it!
Printed daily and also emailed to over 10,000 tennis fans daily as well as posted on
tournament website and sent to local and national media outlets
Company name or banner ad on front page of each new issue daily for all 8 days
1 Full page color ad in every issue (Ad can be changed daily with sufficient notice)
Sponsor receives
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverages included
1 Courtside banner
1 Tournament Pro-am participant (adult only)
2 Tournament Pro-clinic participants (juniors and/or adults)
4 Player/sponsor party invitations
Listing on year-round tournament board at T Bar M Racquet Club
Mentions on tournament website and during webcasting
PA announcements
Newsletter and sponsor ad will be uploaded on the tournament website each day
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
Year-round advertising package
Specialty Court Sponsorships
(Choose 1 of 3 or combine for a discount)
$6,000 Player Benches, $4,500 Overhead Blimp
$4,500 Umpires & Linesman Chairs/Court Promo Box:
On court sponsorships are a big hit – fans’ eyes are drawn to the signage on court. Fans in the stands or
viewing from home will see your message for hours at a time
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All court signage appears on many shots taken by TV and still photographers
Archived match footage and photos used in the future will contain sponsors signage
Cannot Miss! Sponsors Name/Logo, message on a large helium filled blimp(s), floats above crowd just off
center court. Sponsorship includes 1 Blimp additional blimps available at extra cost ($4,500)
Umpires and linesman chairs/Court Promo Box- Sponsors Name/Logos are placed on the sides of all chairs
on all main draw courts. Court Promotions Box- The box will be on center court and will include the sponsors
signage. The box will hold tshirts, hats and other fan favorites. The ball boys/girls will take the goodies out
of the box and throw them to the fans at appropriate times. The sponsor can choose to include their own
tshirts hats or other approved items to be given to the fans ($4,500).
Player benches- great exposure during play and when players rest, attention is drawn to sponsor signage on
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all main draw courts ($6,000). Size and colors are regulated for all signage
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Sponsor of each category receives:
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverage
½ Page color advertisement in printed program
1 Tournament Pro-am participant (adults only)
2 Tournament Pro clinic participants (juniors or adults)
8 Sponsor/player party invitations
Year-round advertising package
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
$5,000 Latino Children’s Tennis Festival
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Sponsor presents a fun afternoon of tennis instruction, games, refreshments and prizes for Spanish speaking children
Participants receive free admission to matches the day of the festival
Touring tennis pros and local tennis pros along with the Dallas Tennis Association will conduct all activities
Children ages 5-16 are welcome (family members are invited as spectators)
Sponsor will have banners on the court and may give handouts and speak at the clinic
Sponsor will receive top billing for the festival, web charity exposure, tournament program and write ups and all media releases and photos
Sponsor board website and web casting exposures
Package includes these extras
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverages included
½ color ad in printed program
1 Tournament Pro-am (adult only)
1 Tournament Adult clinic spot
4 Player-Sponsor party invitations
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
Year-round advertising package
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Between marquee evening matches. Sponsor presents a center court – showcase event of some of the charities'’ top junior tennis
talent for our charity, Invest in a Child.
Participants receive free admission for the entire evening. The evening includes a tennis razzle/ dazzle with the Dallas Tennis
Association “Invest in a Child” players, and exhibition tennis matches by some of the top juniors in the state
All participants are treated to dinner, and a meet and greet autograph session with the touring tournament pros
Sponsor will have banners on court
Sponsor will have the opportunity to address the Challenger crowd during the evening
Sponsor literature can be distributed to all fans
$8,000 DTA’s “Invest in a Child” Junior Night
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Package includes these extras
4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverages included
½ color ad in printed program
1 Tournament Pro-am (adult only)
1 Tournament Adult clinic spot
4 player/sponsor party invitations
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance Credential
Year-round advertising package
$5,000 Tournament Pro-Am Sponsor
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Get on the court with a tennis legend or a world-class touring ATP pro that you
may see at Wimbledon or the US Open or a legend that has won a title there!
There are two Pro-Ams scheduled to be held in conjunction with the
tournament — the sponsor will have coverage and may participate in all
Photo ops at awards and with the pros
The ultimate tennis experience for your clients!
Sponsor receives
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Courtside banners
4 courtside box seats with evening food and beverage included
Sponsor’s logo/name on trophies
6 Tournament Pro-Am participants
2 Tournament clinic participants (junior and/or adult)
Sponsor presents trophies
Gift bags for all participants
12 Player-Sponsor Party invitations
1 VIP Parking Pass
VIP Express Entrance credential
Year-round advertising package
$5,000 Adult Tournament Clinics
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Great way to reach high-end adults in a friendly, intimate atmosphere plus the thousands of
tennis fans that will be informed of the tennis clinics
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Presenting 4 days of adult clinics
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A minimum of 4 morning and 2 evening clinics are conducted
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Prizes awarded to clinic participants
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Option to give handouts to each clinic participant
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Court signage and photo ops
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverage included
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½ Page color advertisement in printed program
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4 Banners will be displayed on clinic courts (2 Upper Level banners on center court)
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1 Tournament Pro-am (adult only)
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8 Tournament Adult clinic participants
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4 Celebrity Player-Sponsor party invitations
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1 VIP Parking Pass
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VIP Express Entrance Credential
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Year-round advertising package
$5,000 Car Sponsorship
Sponsor receives:
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverage included
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½ Page color advertisement in printed program
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4 Banners will be displayed on clinic courts (2 Upper Level banners on center court)
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1 Tournament Pro-am (adult only)
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8 Tournament Adult clinic participants
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4 Celebrity Player-Sponsor party invitations
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1 VIP Parking Pass
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VIP Express Entrance Credential
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Year-round advertising package
2014 Car Sponsor
Car Sponsor will also be able to display a total of 4 New Cars, 2
indoor and 2 outdoor.
$4,000 Party Garden Sponsor
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Located next to the Food Court
A great place to relax, watch live tennis on a large screen TV, enjoy friends and a meal
Sponsor has signage around the garden, on the tables and on the placemats
Sponsor may place items such as mints, napkins, favors, flower arrangements, etc. with
sponsor name/logo at each table
Tournament staff will maintain area and refresh supplies
Party Garden sponsor logo on the dining area large screen TV
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Sponsor receives:
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverage included
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1/4 Page color advertisement in printed program
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1 Tournament Pro-am (adult only)
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8 Tournament Adult clinic participants
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4 Celebrity Player-Sponsor party invitations
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1 VIP Parking Pass
 Listing on year round tournament board at TBarM Racquet Club
 Sponsor mention on tournament website, webcasting and over PA system during events
 Invitations to all social tournament functions
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VIP Express Entrance Credential
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Year-round advertising package
$2,000/$4,000 Beer Sponsor
Includes all items in the beverage sponsorship (see below)
Official Beer of the tournament
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$1,500/$3,500 Energy Drink
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Includes all items in the beverage sponsorship (see below)
Official Energy Drink of the tournament
$2,000/$4,000 Wine Sponsor
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Includes all items in the beverage sponsorship (see below)
Official wine of the tournament
$1,500/$3,500 Soft Drink Sponsor
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Includes all items in the beverage sponsorship
(see below)
Official Soft Drink of the tournament
$2,000/$4,000 Spirits Sponsor
Distilled or hard liquor
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Includes all items in the beverage sponsorship
(see below)
Official spirit of the tournament
Beverage Sponsorships Include:
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Lower price level includes: Products served at all appropriate social functions and available at food and beverage
areas, ½ page program ad in full color, product sampling, sponsor literature in all goody bags, logos on serving mats
and menus, PA announcements, web exposure
Upper price level includes these extras: 4 box seats, with evening food and beverage, 2 clinics (juniors or adults), 2
Upper Level banners on court, 10 player party invitations), 1 VIP Parking Pass, VIP Express Entrance Credential, yearround advertising package.
Discounts would apply if one sponsor took all 3 adult beverage categories!
$3,000 Corporate Sponsorships
Limited availability
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4 Courtside box seats with evening food and beverages included
(Dinner for 4 nightly plus 2 beverages per person)
Sponsor listing in program
2 Upper Level banners displayed on center court (restrictions apply)
Optional ¼ page color ad in printed program
(specs and deadline must be met)
3 Tournament Pro clinics (junior and/or adult)
8 Player-Sponsor party invitations
Listing on year-round tournament board at T Bar M Racquet Club
Sponsor mention on tournament website, webcasting, and over PA system during events.
E-mail updates on tournament news and players year round
Invitations to all social tournament functions
Year-long exposure for sponsor
VIP Express Entrance Credential
$2,000 Patron Level
Limited availability
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4 Courtside box seats
Name(s) listed in tournament program
4 Player-Sponsor party invitations
Listing on year-round tournament board at T Bar M Racquet Club
Mention on tournament website
E-mail updates on tournament news and players year-round
2015 Advertising Rates
for Printed Program
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Take advantage of this opportunity to reach Dallas area tennis enthusiasts,
business people and more than 600 families that participate in events at T Bar M.
Advertise in the program that will be distributed to area tennis clubs and
businesses prior to the event and given to members and attendees during the
men’s professional tennis tournament and throughout the year. This year’s event
will once again feature international, up and coming players and veteran stars.
Fans will be watching several hours of tennis a day while referring to their
programs for draws, statistics and player information. The program is a great way
to present your company to this captive audience.
NO FULL PAGE BLEEDS
COVERS:
Back cover
Inside front cover
Full facing inside cover page
Inside back cover
8 1/16 x 10 5/8
8 1/16 x 10 5/8
8 1/16 x 10 5/8
8 1/16 x 10 5/8
Color
$1,750
$1,500
$1,500
$1,350
PAGES:
Full page
½ page (horizontal only)
¼ page (vertical only)
8 1/16 x 10 5/8
8 1/16 x 5 1/4
4 x 51/4
$1,100
$850
$650
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Composition or other work needed will be billed at $60 per hour in addition to rates
quoted. Please follow guidelines on following page to submit artwork and avoid
additional charges. Please see the following page for copy specifications.
Advertising Artwork Requirements
ACCEPTED FORMATS: Adobe Illustrator CS6
Press Quality PDF, EPS, Ai or Hi-Res Jpeg (300 dpi minimum)
Vector Art Files Preferred
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Please submit artwork as a Press Quality PDF, EPS, Ai or Hi-Res Jpeg
Save as version CS6 or lower
Send files with all text in outlined form
Embed all images
Be sure to save your original in non-outlined form in case changes need to be
made
If you need your ad to be created by T Bar M design staff, please provide a detailed layout of your ad. If you are going to use logos, they must be submitted
along with your design in an Adobe Illustrator EPSformat. We can scan black and
white artwork, but would prefer the electronic file. Composition or other work
needed will be billed at $60 per hour
Any photos to be placed in the ad must be provided at a minimum of 300 dpi.
We prefer an EPS file or high resolution JPEG
PLEASE RESERVE SPACE BY: December 1, 2014
DEADLINE FOR ALL MATERIALS: December 15, 2014
Due to the nature of web offset printing, exact color and shade match is NOT
guaranteed. The publisher is not liable for lost or damaged data.
$1,000 Product
Display Booths
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Great way to get your products front and center with a captive audience for hours
at a time
Display booths are available between the entrance and seating section and next
to the food and beverage court (the heaviest traffic areas)
Approximate size is 8’x 10’
Includes two skirted tables and two chairs
Mention in the program (ads are extra)
Banner(s) can be provided at an additional charge
PA announcements during evening’s matches to draw attention to your booth
Other booth sizes and setups are available (pricing will vary)
Additional signage available
Free goodie bag product placement
Includes 2 passes for booth attendants daily
(no food or beverages is included with booth rental)
Please contact us for electric or internet needs in advance
(limited availability)
$500 Banners
(10 Word Limit)
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Non-sponsor company banners can be displayed in select areas during the
tournament (indoors and outdoors)
The tournament can print the banner for an additional charge
Fans spend an average of almost 4 hours per visit at the tournament. This
provides a great opportunity for your banner to be seen multiple times!!
We recommend not more than 10 words and a logo on any banner that is 4’x6’
or smaller
RBC Tennis Championships is included in the following media :
Television
Radio
Print & Web Media
Charitable Beneficiaries
Tournament Staff
Glen Agritelley
Tournament Chairman
Darren Boyd
Tournament Director
972-385-3613
[email protected]
Chris Wade
Tournament Manager
972-385-3632
[email protected]
Lori Plum
Sponsorship & Event Manager
972-385-3611
[email protected]
Paula Evans
Sponsor Liaison & Merchandise Manager
972-385-3628
[email protected]
Krista Maldonado
Graphic Design, Advertising and Program Manager
972-385-3609
[email protected]