TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Executives Sponsorship Opportunities Sports Business Networking Night Trivia Night Inter-University Case Conference Christmas Giveaway Video Game Tournament Connect with Our Team Meet the Corporate Team Meet the Presidents 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 10 FOLLOW US: @smlaurier
MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVES 2 Sports Management Laurier is an on-campus organization focused on providing the students of Wilfrid Laurier University the opportunity to turn their passion for sports into a career in sports business. SML proudly facilitates this through our diverse program and event calendar, networking services, and corporate partnerships. As a student-funded organization, we rely on the generous support from our partners to ensure that we are able to provide Laurier students with the utmost support in pursuing their passion for sports business. Established in 2012, Sports Management Laurier has grown rapidly through the past five years, continuously proving its ability to develop all facets of the organization on a year over year basis. This tendency to grow was highlighted when SML was recognized with the Most Improved Business Club award in 2015, for The School of Business and Economics, at Wilfrid Laurier University. To our returning partners, we thank you for your support and generosity. Through your help, our executive team has had the opportunity to enrich the experiences of hundreds of students during their time at Wilfrid Laurier University. We are truly ecstatic to work with you in the coming year and cannot wait to see the amazing allocates that we achieve by working together. To our prospective partners, we invite you to join us in our mission to inspire and equip the next generation of sports business leaders. As an organization we recognize that our ability to provide opportunities to our members is driven by your support and we could not be more grateful. For the year ahead we plan to develop new initiatives and services that will only continue to increase the depth of what we offer the Laurier community, and we would love for you to be a part of that. Our executive team promises to work diligently to ensure that a partnership with SML will be mutually-beneficial, and it s in our best interest to put you and the sponsors at the forefront of our organization. We encourage you to look through this package to better understand Sports Management Laurier and the various events and services we offer, as well as the opportunities that are available to partner with SML. Choosing to partner with us will provide you with a direct link to some of the brightest business students in pursuit of their career in sports management, and we could not be more eager to connect you with them. We look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Alex Watson Maninder Gill Logan McCarles Jack Copithorne
4 SPORTS BUSINESS NETWORKING NIGHT Sports Management Laurier is pleased to announce the first annual Sports Business Networking Night as a new flagship event for 2017. The evening will provide SML members with the opportunity to network with established professionals in various facets of sports business over a cocktail hour. As the night comes to a close, the premium sponsor will have the opportunity to speak to all delegates in a Keynote Speech. Partnering with Sports Management Laurier allows your company to promote itself and network with some of Canada s top business students who show a keen interest in the sports industry. The students attending the event are those who are actively seeking co-op positions, internship opportunities, and full-time roles for the future. These individuals are eager to connect with top industry professionals to learn about succeeding in the field. SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Platinum $200 Gold Level $100 Silver Level Logo on Event Graphic Oversized * Medium Logo on Website Promotional Materials Booth at Cocktail Hour Booth at Cocktail Hour Booth at Cocktail Hour Speaking Opportunity Keynote at End of Event Speaker Panel Speaker Panel * Oversized logo features a graphic on social media platforms dedicated to our platinum sponsor, as an announcement of the sponsor as well as a logo on our event graphic
5 TRIVIA NIGHT Sports Management Laurier is proud to present the second annual Sports Trivia Night, designed for our members as a break from networking and learning, while still catering to their love for sports and providing an opportunity to draw the SML community closer together. At Sports Trivia Night, teams of four compete against each other to showcase their extensive sports knowledge and prove themselves as Laurier s sports trivia masters. The victorious team will be awarded for their knowledge with a grand prize, and the runner up team will be the recipients of a secondary prize. Coming off a successful first year, this event is extremely popular among SML members and was nominated for the Best New Initiative at the 2017 Lazaridis Students Society Annual Year End Gala. Sponsoring this event would serve as an opportunity to generate brand recognition for your organization among Laurier students who are proud sports fans, and all prizes donated will be announced on our social media platforms prior to the event, making thousands of online impressions. SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Platinum $200 Gold Level $100 Silver Level Donation of Prizes ($100+) Bronze Level Donation of Prizes ($50+) Naming Rights Logo on Event Graphic Logo on Website Oversized * Sharing on Social Media Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Facebook, Instagram Instagram * Oversized logo features a graphic on social media platforms dedicated to our platinum sponsor, as an announcement of the sponsor as well as a logo on our event graphic
INTER-UNIVERSITY 6 CASE CONFERENCE Sports Management Laurier - in partnership with Laurier Marketing Association - is pleased to present the Third Annual Inter-University Case Conference. The IUCC is an esteemed case competition that welcomes teams of some of the brightest business students in the country. Students have the opportunity to prepare a pitch based on a case written by the title sponsor, Laurier faculty, and club presidents. Students with the best pitches from the first round will be selected as finalists to present their idea to the panel of judges, comprised of industry professionals, Laurier alumni, and established guests. The event also features networking opportunities over a luncheon with top business students and industry professionals. Past IUCC title sponsors include the Kitchener Rangers, and Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. Sponsorship of the Inter-University Case Conference grants your organization marketing exposure to over 200,000 university students across Ontario through social media channels. Title sponsorship will give your organization ownership rights to all proposals submitted by participating teams. All other levels of sponsorship include invitations to the event, and the opportunity to connect and speak with top students who are passionate about the sports industry. SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Title Sponsor $5000 Gold Level $1000 Silver Level $250 Naming Rights Logo on Event Graphic Invitations to Event Unlimited 4 2 Speaking Opportunities Prior to Finals Prior to Finals Promotional Materials Logo on Bag & Items Inside Items in Gift Bag Items in Gift Bag Logo on Website
7 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY Sports Management Laurier s annual Christmas Giveaway serves as an opportunity to thank our dedicated student members through prize giveaways facilitated on our social media channels. Our contest features 12 days of giveaways which range in value, and can be won by students who follow all of our platforms and engage with the posts. This campaign annually creates 10,000+ different impressions and always results in strong growth in our social media presence. Sponsorship of this event will create brand recognition during one of our most engaging campaigns. SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Platinum $200 Gold Level Gift Donation Logo on Event Graphic Mentioned in Specific Posts ( donated by your company ) Sharing on Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Instagram Logo on our Website
8 VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT Sports Management Laurier s longest running event, the Video Game Tournament, brings together a range of sports fans to compete against one another in a bracket style tournament featuring both NHL and FIFA. The winner of each bracket wins a grand prize and a congratulations on our social media platforms. Sponsorship of the event will include the donation of a grand prize, which will be announced on all social media platforms and will gain brand recognition for your company among Laurier sports fans. SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Platinum Prize Donation ($200+) Gold Level Prize Donation ($100+) Logo on Event Graphic On Prize Announcement Graphic Sharing on Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Faceboo, Twitter, Instagram Logo on our Website
Meet Our Corporate Team 10 JACK COPITHORNE Vice President of Corporate corporate@ LOGAN McCARLES Vice President of Corporate corporate@ Meet Our Presidents ALEX WATSON President alexwatson@ MANINDER GILL President manindergill@ VISIT US ONLINE