Sponsorship Opportunities
Columbia College is proud to host the 28th Annual NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship.
More than 300 female student-athletes will be in Columbia during the final
week on November competing for the right to be known as a National Champion.
This four-day event is filled with non-stop volleyball action from nine in
the morning till nine at night. At various times as many as three pool play
matches will be played simultaneously.
Columbia College's goal is to make this a memorable experience for the participating student-athletes and their families as well as an event where local youth players and the Columbia community can enjoy high quality championship volleyball.
Presenting sponsor • Corporate sponsor • Honorary Coach •
Club level
Souvenir advertisements • Custom sponsorship
Presenting Sponsor*
(Presenting sponsorship is limited to one company or individual.)For a contribution of $10,000 to the Cougar Club and Scholarship Fund, your business or organization will receive:
- Permanent signage at center court in the Arena of Southwell Complex for the 2007-2008 school year
- Inclusion of your company name and logo in all radio, television and print promotional material for the Volleyball National Championship, including ticket mailings
- A 30-second advertisement to air on Cougar Vision during each quarterfinal, semifinal and championship match
- Full-page advertisement in the souvenir program
- The opportunity to host one of 20 national championship teams as an honorary coach (see honorary coach section for more details)
- The opportunity for a company representative to present the championship trophy to the winning team
- Your company logo on shirts worn by administrative staff and volunteers
- 25 all-session tournament passes
- 10 all-session hospitality passes
- 10 all-session VIP parking passes
- One table at the Banquet of Champions (10 tickets)
- Exposure on the tournament Web site
- Recognition as a Cougar Volleyball Corporate sponsor, including:o Your company logo on volleyball schedule cardso Sponsorship of regular season match
- Your company logo on the Cougar Volleyball and Cougar Athletic Web sites
- One-minute advertisement to air during all 2007-2008 Cougar Athletic webcasts
- One four-person scramble team at the 2007 Cougar Club Golf Tournament
- Hole sponsor for 2007 Cougar Club Golf Tournament
- Possibility of 30-second advertisements to air during the Volleyball National Championship telecast
- Possibility of a one-minute advertisement to air during 2007-2007 Cougar Athletic telecasts
- Recognition as a Cougar Club and Scholarship Fund member
- Cougar Club Family Pass
- Invitation to all hospitality events and banquets
Corporate Sponsor*
(Corporate sponsorships are limited to five companies or individuals.)
Businesses and organizations that contribute $2,000 to the Cougar Club and Scholarship Fund will receive:
- Permanent signage in the Arena of Southwell Complex for the 2007-2008 school year
- A 30-second advertisement to air on Cougar Vision during each quarterfinal, semifinal and championship match
- Half-page advertisement in souvenir program
- The opportunity to host one of 20 national championship teams as an honorary coach (see honorary coach section for more details)
- Your company logo on shirts worn by administrative staff and volunteers
- 15 all-session tournament passes
- Five all-session hospitality passes
- Five all-session VIP parking passes
- Five tickets to the Banquet of Champions
- Exposure on tournament Web site
- 30-second advertisement to run during all 2007-2008 Cougar Athletic webcasts
- One four-person scramble team during 2007 Cougar Club Golf Tournament
- Sponsorship of a Cougar Volleyball regular season match
- Hole sponsor in 2007 Cougar Club Golf Tournament
- Possibility of a 30-second advertisement to air during the Volleyball National Championship telecast
- Possibility of a 30-second advertisement to air during 2007-2008 Cougar Athletic telecasts
- Recognition as a Cougar Club and Scholarship Fund member
- Cougar Club Family Pass
- Invitation to all hospitality events and banquets
Honorary Coach*
(Honorary coaches are limited to 14 companies or individuals.)Businesses and organizations that contribute $750 to the Cougar Club and
Scholarship Fund will receive:
- The opportunity to host one of the 20 national championship teams as honorary coach (see honorary coach section for more details)
- The opportunity to sit on the bench with your championship team
- Inclusion of a photo and/or your company's logo in the souvenir program
- Your company's logo on shirts worn by administrative staff and volunteers
- Two tickets to the honorary coach draw party
- Two all-session tournament passes
- Two all-session hospitality passes
- Two all-session VIP parking passes
- Two tickets to the Banquet of Champions
- A one-quarter-page advertisement in souvenir program
- Exposure on tournament Web site
- Apparel or a souvenir from your championship team
- A complimentary souvenir program and press kit
- Possibility of 30-second advertisements to air during the Volleyball National Championship telecast
Club Level*
Contributors at the Club Level provide the opportunity for local youth to be a part of the Volleyball National Championship. Youth participation at the Championship generates energy that can contribute to the success and atmosphere of a national championship.
Businesses and organizations that contribute $600 to the Cougar Club and Scholarship Fund will receive:
- All-session admission for up to 20 college, high school or elementary team or organization members
- Sponsorship of a Cougar Volleyball regular season match
Souvenir Advertisements*
The purchase of a souvenir advertisement will expose your business to the thousands of players, coaches, officials and fans who will travel from across the country to Columbia, Mo., for the 2007 and 2008 NAIA Volleyball National Championship. For just a few advertising dollars, your business will reach potential customers for the two years Columbia College will host the Championship, while supporting Columbia College in this effort.
Advertisement costs:
| 8-inch x 10.5-inch: | $500 |
| 8-inch x 5 inch: | $300 |
| One-quarter page: | $200 |
| 4-inch x 2.5-inch: : | $125 |
Custom Sponsorship
Cougar Athletics can customize a sponsorship to fit the needs and budget of your business or organization. Please contact us to explore the options. For example, your business might choose to sponsor a game or become a title sponsor for the Banquet of Champions, or you might purchase group tickets for employees or place your corporate signage in the Arena of Southwell Complex.
*10 percent discount offered for multi-year contracts
For more information, contact Cindy Fotti, assistant director of athletics, at (573) 875-7454 or cnfotti@ccis.edu.