SPONSORSHIP Shippensburg University ATHLETIC CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2016-2017 Shippensburg University Foundation www.sufoundation.org 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-477-1377 Fax: 717-477-4060
CHAMPIONSHIP The Athletic Corporate Sponsorship Program is committed to providing exceptional student-athletes the chance to play on the field and excel in the classroom at Shippensburg University. TOUGH COMPETITION The intercollegiate athletic program at SU has always been competitive. However, over the last few years it has become difficult to remain competitive in our conference. Shippensburg University must attract talented student-athletes with financial scholarships in order to remain highly competitive. The University is not permitted to use state funds to augment existing athletic scholarship funds to bring our offers to an equal level within the conference. STUDENT ATHLETES FUTURE LEADERS After graduation, many fine student-athletes become successful leaders in many different professions. Yet, their memories of playing for Shippensburg are very fond and long lasting. Each year, numerous alumni come back to SU to see the new student-athletes compete with dignity and pride. Our hope is that this tradition will continue. ATHLETIC CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS A WIN FOR SU ATHLETES With your Athletic Corporate Sponsorship commitment, our student-athletes receive needed scholarship aid. With your help, we can provide scholarships to worthy student-athletes who will continue to embrace the proud tradition SU has come to expect. A WIN FOR YOU Your athletic corporate sponsorship package along with one of the region's outstanding sports programs and a University that is recognized among one of America s best colleges would provide a winning strategy for your business.
SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS THE STATS - 2016 Spring Semester The information listed below is based on 18 intercollegiate athletic teams. 460 student-athletes represented Shippensburg University during the 2016 spring semester. Shippensburg University student-athletes continue to outpace the general student body in terms of QPA. The average Semester QPA (3.02) was the highest on record and the Cumulative QPA (2.99) was also tied for the highest on record. GRADUATION RATE The most recent Academic Success Rate (scholarship and non-scholarship graduation rate) for SU student-athletes was 76 percent. PSAC SCHOLAR ATHLETES Shippensburg University totaled 162 PSAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2015-16 academic year, matching its record-setting total from 2014-15. This number accounted for approximately 35 percent of the student-athlete population. PSAC Scholar Athletes are student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher while competing in an intercollegiate varsity sport. The semester QPA for all student-athletes was a 3.02 (all-time high) (versus 2.87 for general student body) The semester QPA for men s athletics was a 2.81. The semester QPA for women s athletics was a 3.23. Women s Cross Country compiled the highest semester QPA by achieving a 3.49. Twelve additional teams earned a semester QPA of 3.0 or higher: Women s Field Hockey (3.47), Men s Swimming (3.41), Women s Swimming (3.34), Women s Softball (3.29), Women s Soccer (3.28), Women s Basketball (3.16), Women s Volleyball (3.12), Women s Lacrosse (3.12), Men s Soccer (3.11), Women s Tennis (3.08), Women s Track and Field (3.05), Men s Baseball (3.01). Six percent (30) of all student-athletes earned a 4.0 semester QPA. Thirty percent (139) of all student-athletes earned Dean s List in Spring 2016. This means they achieved a semester QPA of at least 3.50 or higher. Fifty-five percent (256) of all student-athletes earned a 3.0 semester QPA or higher (all-time high).
CITIZENSHIP DID YOU KNOW? University employees have a total impact on in-state spending of more than $55 million. University employees spend more than $14 million in Cumberland County. University students spend more than $122 million in state. Visitors to the University spend more than $9 million in state. Members of the campus community paid more than $2 million in sales and state income taxes. University employees volunteer an average of 4.96 hours per month; university students volunteer an average of 4.99 hours per month. Nearly 3,300 jobs statewide are due to the University s direct economic impact. Shippensburg University is one of the region s largest employers with more than 1,000faculty and staff. Forty-seven percent of the 7,600 students enrolled at Shippensburg University are from Cumberland, Franklin, Adams, York and Dauphin counties. Over 94% are from the Commonwealth. Of the more than 55,000 alumni who have graduated from Shippensburg University, more than 70% call south central Pennsylvania their home.
SPONSORSHIP ATHLETIC CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE SIGNAGE Each year, more than 100,000 individuals come to Seth Grove Stadium, Heiges Field House, Robb Sports Complex, G. Arthur Fairchild Field, and Donald N. Miller Natatorium for sporting and special events. This creates and builds brand awareness among the many fans (general public, parents, and University community including students) attending Shippensburg University athletic events. There will be no mistaking your visibility and support of local, regional, and state events at the high school and collegiate levels. ONLINE Your sponsorship includes a link from www.shipraiders.com. PRINT ADVERTISING Your sponsorship includes advertising in the Raiders Football Program. For Raiders basketball, your company name and logo is included on the game information sheets for each home game. BROADCAST Your sponsorship includes public address announcements at both football and basketball games as well as exposure on local/regional media broadcasting as available. SPECIAL EVENTS & PRIVILEGES Depending on your level of support, you could receive invitations to tailgating events, VIP parking, tickets to home games and invitations to dinners. You also have the opportunity to choose additional marketing promotions that increase your visibility or give you/your customers exclusive privileges. POSTERS & SCHEDULES You will receive Posters illustrating Shippensburg University Athletics Schedules for display at your business. Schedule Cards of all Shippensburg University Athletic Teams for distribution to your customers, family, and friends the following season-long items that show your commitment and support to Shippensburg University Athletics as part of your company's community outreach efforts.
SETH GROVE STADIUM Seth Grove Stadium is the site of NCAA II Raider football games and track meets, as well as invitational, district, and PIAA state track and field championships. The stadium is also the venue of many special events, including the SU graduation and Relay for Life. AVERAGE SEASONAL ATTENDANCE SU Graduation 11,000 SU Athletic Department33,680 33,680 Track and Field Meets 800 34,480 PSAC Championships SU High School Track Invitational 1,400 District III Track & Field Meet 5,200 PIAA Track & Field Meet 15,000 21,600 Raider Camps Football Camps (including ASC Camps) 500 Soccer Camp 100 600 Seth Grove Stadium Total Annual Attendance: 67,680
HEIGES FIELD HOUSE Heiges Field House is the site of SU men s and women s basketball, volleyball, and wrestling, plus PIAA State boys' volleyball and state PIAA District wrestling. AVERAGE SEASONAL ATTENDANCE SU Athletic Department Raider Basketball 9,000 Donald N. Miller Pool 800 Raider Wrestling 1,000 10,800 SU Raider Camps Boys Basketball Camp 84 Swimming Camp 41 Track & Field Camp 353 Volleyball Clinics 200 Girls Basketball Camp 109 Baseball Camp 0 Softball Camp 109 Tennis Camp 6 Special Events 3,000 3,902 Other Events Youth Wrestling Camp (MAWA) 3,000 Foundation Related Events 1,093 Open Houses 4,700 8,793 Heiges Field House Total Annual Attendance: 23,495
ROBB SPORTS COMPLEX AVERAGE SEASONAL ATTENDANCE REGULAR SEASON Women s Soccer 1,150 Field Hockey 975 Lacrosse 675 Softball 1,500 Men s Soccer 930 5,230 PIAA PIAA Softball Playoffs 400 NCAA Regional Softball/Field Hockey 425 Other Events Soccer Officials All Star Game 250 Shippensburg High School 600 850 Robb Sports Complex Total Annual Attendance: 6,905 Total attendance at SU top venues: nearly 102,000 per year
RAIDERS SPONSORSHIP RAIDERS CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE: SIGNAGE Score Board end zone panel 1 sign at Seth Grove Stadium (2.5' x 6 ) Score Board panel - 1 sign at Heiges Field House (4' x 8') Back-lighted sign at the scorer s table at Heiges Field House Choice of signage banner(s) at two other sports fields on campus: Choices: 1. Mesh Banner (7' x 10') at G. Arthur Fairchild Baseball field, 2. Mesh Banner (7' x 10') at Robb Sports Complex (Men s and Women s Soccer, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse) 3. Mesh Banner (3' x 8') at Robb Sports Complex (Softball) 4. Sign (4' x 8') at Donald N. Miller Natatorium Company name and logo listed on signage at the tailgating and basketball hospitality areas NOTE: Production of signs is at the cost of the sponsor. WEB SITE LINKS / BROADCAST REACH Web link from the www.shipraiders.com page directly to your company s webpage (JPEG logo will be needed) Additional exposure on local/regional media broadcasting (as available) of S.U. athletic events ADVERTISEMENTS Full-page football program advertisement (Deadline for publication is August 1, 2016) Company name and logo listed in the basketball game information sheets for each home game (4) Four public address announcements at football and basketball home games 30 words maximum per announcement, provided in advance by the sponsor and approved by SUF. 8 message centerboard announcements (4 football, 4 basketball) SPECIAL EVENTS AND PRIVILEGES Invitation to football tailgating and basketball hospitality areas (1) One VIP Parking Pass for Football games (20) Twenty complimentary Raider Club passes to all home Raider Sporting events (2) Two tickets for the Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet (held in the Fall of each year) Company representative receives Honorary Captain title for a game Dinner with the Athletic Director, a coach, and/or a player, hosted by SU Foundation representative Recognition at the Hilltop Heritage Society annual gift club level SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Choose THREE items from the Promotional Opportunities page. COST: $5,000 per year (5 Year Commitment)
RED SPONSORSHIP RED CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE SIGNAGE (1) One Mesh Banner (7' x 10') at Seth Grove Stadium (1) One Sign at Heiges Field House (3' x 6') Back-lighted sign at the scorer s table at Heiges Field House Choice of signage banner(s) at two other sports fields on campus Choices: 1. Mesh Banner (7' x 10') at G. Arthur Fairchild Baseball field, 2. Mesh Banner (7' x 10') at Robb Sports Complex (Men s and Women s Soccer, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse) 3. Mesh Banner (3' x 8') at Robb Sports Complex (Softball) 4. Sign (3' x 6') at Donald N. Miller Natatorium Company name and logo listed on signage at the tailgating and basketball hospitality areas NOTE: Production of signs is at the cost of the sponsor. WEB SITE LINKS / PUBLIC MEDIA REACH Web link from the www.shipraiders.com page directly to your company s webpage (JPEG logo will be needed) Additional exposure on local/regional media broadcasting (as available) of S.U. athletic events ADVERTISEMENTS Half-page football program advertisement (Deadline for publication is August 1, 2016) Company name and logo listed in the basketball game information sheets for each home game (3) Three public address announcements at football and basketball home games 20 words maximum per announcement, provided in advance by the sponsor and approved by SUF. 6 message centerboard announcements (3 football, 3 basketball) SPECIAL EVENTS AND PRIVILEGES Invitation to football tailgating and basketball hospitality areas (1) One VIP Parking Pass for Football games (10) Ten complimentary Raider Club passes to all home Raider Sporting events Recognition at the Board of Fellows annual gift club level SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Choose TWO items from the Promotional Opportunities page. COST: $2,500 per year (5 Year Commitment)
BLUE SPONSORSHIP BLUE CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE SIGNAGE (1) One Mesh Banner (4' x 10') at Seth Grove Stadium (1) One Sign at Heiges Field House (2' x 4') Back-lighted sign at the scorer s table at Heiges Field House Choice of signage banner(s) at two other sports fields on campus Choices: 1. Mesh Banner (7' x 10') at G. Arthur Fairchild Baseball field, 2. Mesh Banner (7' x 10') at Robb Sports Complex (Men s and Women s Soccer, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse) 3. Mesh Banner (3' x 8') at Robb Sports Complex (Softball) 4. Sign (2' x 4') at Donald N. Miller Natatorium Company name and logo listed on signage at the tailgating and basketball hospitality areas NOTE: Production of signs is at the cost of the sponsor. WEB SITE LINKS / PUBLIC MEDIA REACH Web link from the www.shipraiders.com page directly to your company s webpage (JPEG logo will be needed) Additional exposure on local/regional media broadcasting (as available) of S.U. athletic events ADVERTISEMENTS Quarter-page football program advertisement (Deadline for publication is August 1, 2016) Company name and logo listed in the basketball game information sheets for each home game (2) Two public address announcements at football and basketball home games 10 words maximum per announcement, provided in advance by the sponsor and approved by SUF. SPECIAL EVENTS AND PRIVILEGES Invitation to football tailgating and basketball hospitality areas (6) Six complimentary Raider Club passes to all home Raider Sporting events (1) One VIP Parking Pass for Football games Recognition at the Tower Associates annual gift club level SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Choose ONE item from the Promotional Opportunities page. COST: $1,500 per year (5 Year Commitment)
Promotional Opportunities On-Field/On-Court Contests and Promotions* Examples of contest and promotions: Field goal kicking contest at one football game Promotional football toss at one football game Free throw contest at three basketball games Half court shot contest at three basketball games Business Showcase Temporary displays of your company's collateral / advertising materials / product sampling at table(s) strategically located to be visible to traffic flow of pedestrian fans at a sporting event Coupon Give-Away Drive in-store traffic with a coupon give-away distributed at the entrance gate(s) of a sporting event Premium Giveaways Increase your top-of-mind awareness with an advertising premium giveaway items, such as t-shirts, caps, refrigerator magnets, plastic balls, or other small harmless items, distributed at a sporting event Game Sponsor Be "The Game Sponsor" for one game, receiving pre-game public announcement recognition with center-field or center-court visibility Coach of the Week Sponsor Be "The Coach of the Week Sponsor" for one football game at the Raider Tailgate Tent, receiving pre-game public announcement recognition at the Tent VIP Opportunity Pre-event promotional VIP activity at the hospitality area(s) for either football or basketball Hospitality Opportunity Host a pre-game event to a select group of fans, such as the parents of our student athletes or returning alumni athletes Autographed Programs Your company has the opportunity to provide game day program booklets autographed by the players and coach to a select group of the fans, such as the parents of the players Meet & Greet Host Your company has the opportunity to host a "Meet-and-Greet" event for fans to meet the players, the coach(es), the athletics director, and other athletics staff members. [NOTE: The cost of hosting this event is additional to the annual Athletic Corporate Sponsorship Package cost.] *University and Athletic Director authorization required for any other promotional or contest options.
SPONSORSHIP SCHOLARSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND YOUR SUPPORT Shippensburg University Foundation www.sufoundation.org www.shipraiders.com 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-477-1377