Community Partnership

Basketball Northwest Foundation espouses the American Basketball Association’s (ABA) philosophy of promoting community-based, fun and affordable professional basketball with a mixed blend of quality entertainment that’s unparalleled in today’s professional sports. We are dedicated to fair play, good sportsmanship, and integrity both on and off the court. We are committed to making a positive impact in the Washington/Oregon area as we seek partnerships with non-profit and community-based organizations to help our families, neighbors, and children in need. As such, our goal is to assist the communities and the schools attain success.

About Basketball Northwest Foundation

We invite you to be our partner in making our vision a reality. Thank you for your consideration.

Team Contact Information

Basketball Northwest Foundation

PO Box 13232, Des Moines, WA 98198

Telephone 360-442-9130 & Fax 206-653-7408

www.bbnwf.org www.abalive.com

History of Basketball

Pacers vs. Stars, 1971

Julius “Dr. J” Erving

American Basketball League (ABL) formed in 1924 with nine (9) teams, folded in 1931.

ABL second attempt in 1934, folded in 1946, with entry of Basketball Association of America (BAA).National Basketball League formed in 1937, midwest focused, folded in 1946 and merged into BAA.

BAA formed in 1946, renamed National Basketball Association (NBA) and fielded 17 teams in 1950, by 1954, down to 8 teams.

Continental Basketball Association (CBA) formed in 1947 with 100 teams, league folded in 2000, Started again in 2001 with 6 teams.

American Basketball Association (ABA) formed in 1967, played 9 seasons before merging with NBA (1977). Known for fan-friendly entertainment.ABA Live return after a 25-year lockout from NBA merger. Fielded 7 teams before major expansion to 34 teams in 2004. Expanding to 60 in 2005.

ABA Basketball Popularity

males

U.S. Population54%

Percentage of Demographic Basketball fans

60%females

48%

77%

79%African Americans

teens

ESPN Sport Poll, 2000

Gender - male 59% - female49%

Professional Basketball Fans

Age - 12-17 15.7% - 18-24 14.8% - 25-34 16.3% - 35-44 16.3% - 45-54 16.3% - 55-64 8.2% - 65+ 11.3%

Educated - 26% fans have received a college degree or higherAffluent - Pro fans household earnings - $50,000+ 32% - $100,000+ 9%

ESPN Sport Poll, 2002

basketball

Softball/baseball

volleyball

football

38.7

U.S. Population in Team Sports (millions)

31.5

24.1

19.1

19.0soccer

SGMA Report on basketball participation, 2001

ABA is the fastest growing sports league in history!

ABA currently has 60+ teams!

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ABA Explosive Growth!

60 Teams for the 2009-2010 Season

Major (NBA type )Cities with average population of 750,000+

ABA

NBDL

CBA

USBL

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WBA7

TEAMS AS OF JUNE 2005

NBA30

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Arena Seating and Pricing

SEASON TIXPRICINGSEATING

$140$10 Lower Level

$100$8 Upper Level

$200$15 Courtside

$250$20 VIP

AffordabilityFan-FriendlyEntertainingCommunity Outreach

Sample Seating Chart

Sponsorship OptionsTITLE Sponsor -

$150,000Radio Ads & Promotions Live Radio promotions (on-site) Game uniform sponsorship (logo) Game PA announcements Arena Signage Scoreboard Signage Scorers Table Signage Logo on printed Team Ads Logo on game schedules Logo on Team Website Logo on Team Poster Autographed Red,White,Blue ball Logo on Game Tickets VIP Pre and Post game reception Eight (8) VIP Floor Tickets (160) 20 VIP Courtside Tickets (300) Logo at Team sponsored events Game sponsor (2 Full Page Ads) Scorers table display Logo on Team T-shirts / giveaway “Official” title of Team Corporate Table at Tip-Off Luncheon Host Team Press Conferences Logo on backdrop of TV interviews VIP All Access passes to events

Title sponsor for ALL Team Events RED Sponsor -

$100,000Radio Ads & Promotions Live Radio promotions (on-site) Game uniform sponsorship (logo) Game PA announcements Arena Signage Scoreboard Signage Scorers Table Signage Logo on printed Team Ads Logo on game schedules Logo on Team Website Logo on Team Poster Autograph Red,White,Blue ball Logo on Game Tickets VIP Pre and Post game reception Eight (8) VIP Floor Tickets (164) 10 VIP Courtside Tickets (180) Game sponsor (Full Page Ad) Scorers table display Logo on Team T-shirts / giveaway Corporate Table at Tip-Off Luncheon Hospitality VIP tickets

Sponsorship OptionsBLUE Sponsor -

$50,000Radio Promotions Game PA announcements Arena Banner Logo on printed Team Ads Logo on game schedules Logo on Team Website Logo on Game Tickets Four (4) VIP Floor Tickets (80) 10 VIP Courtside Tickets (150) Logo at Team sponsored events Game sponsor (Full Page Ad) Scorers table display Autograph Red,White,Blue ball Logo on Team T-shirts / giveaway

WHITE Sponsor - $10,000Radio mentions

Game PA mentions Arena Banner Logo on Team Website Logo on game ticket Program book Ad Two (2) VIP Floor Tickets (30) Four (4) Courtside Tickets (60) Autograph Red,White,Blue ball

Customized sponsorship available

2009-10 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

PLATINUM game sponsorships are effective and flexible means to promote your business in conjunction with Basketball Northwest Foundation. These events are fun and your company will be tied in with the event at every game, creating tremendous exposure and impressions. These sponsorships are for the season (15 games) and can be combined or customized. They are limited.

YOUTH & FAMILY LINK SPONSOR $5,500

50 Tickets to every game will be donated to the Youth & Family Link on the sponsor’s behalf for the season (15) games. Game day recognition and PA announcements. Banner announcing sponsor of Youth & Family Link. Two (2) VIP tickets season tickets. Ad in the program book, and website advertisement.

ALL-STAR TEACHERS AWARD SPONSOR $5,000

10 Teachers will be chosen from students who submit their teachers and brief letter. Teachers will receive a $250 check and VIP tickets for their family. Students will also receive tickets to Basketball Northwest Foundation games, and Teacher will be presented the All-Star Teacher award. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

MVP PLAYER OF THE GAME SPONSOR $5,000

Sponsor the MVP player of the game and receive mentions as the “MVP Player of Game” sponsor on radio and game announcement. This sponsorship will cover home and away games (36). Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

SAMPLEORGANIZATION

GAME BALL SPONSOR $5,000 At every game 1 ticket holder will be chosen to receive the game ball, and will be announced during and after the game. Players may autograph for winner. Game day recognition and PA announcements. Two (2) VIP tickets season tickets. Ad in the program book, and website advertisement.

STARTING LINE UP SPONSOR $5,000

Sponsor the starting line up and receive game day recognition at the start of every game, for the entire season (home and away games), and on live radio broadcasts. Two (2) VIP tickets, game day recognition via PA announcements, website advertisement.

13TH MAN CELEBRITY SPONSOR $15,000 season Each game a celebrity will be invited to be teams 13 th Man. The 13th man will suit up and be eligible to play in the game. The sponsor will be announced at the introduction of 13 th man. Sponsor will take pictures with 13th man and receive autograph team merchandise. VIP reception. Sponsor receive Five (5) VIP season tickets, 10 courtside tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

BASKETBALL NORTHWEST FOUNDATION MASCOT SPONSOR $15,000 - season

Fun and exciting Basketball Northwest Foundation game mascot, receive announcements when the mascot appears in the community and at home games. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

2009-10 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

Every game timeout will be announced as a sponsorship, at game and live radio. Game day recognition and PA announcements. Two (2) VIP tickets season tickets. Ad in the program book, and website advertisement.

Sponsor the Dance Team and receive game day recognition at the start of every game. Logo on DanceTeam calendars, and logos at dance team's community events, at local shopping malls and live radio promotions. Two (2) VIP tickets, 2 courtside tickets, game day recognition via PA announcements, full page program ad, website advertisement.

Sponsor the half-time entertainment 3 point shooter. One fan will be chosen to shoot and win $100 during half time. Sponsor mention during the game and at half-time for entire season. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

Fun and exciting BNWF 3D sponsor. Every time the 3D light goes on (turnover in backcourt), the sponsor will be announced “the Sponsor 3D Light is on!” This is an exciting way to connect game excitement to your company. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, 2 courtside season tickets, full page program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

2009-10 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

BNWF TIME-OUT SPONSOR $10,000 for the season

BNWF DANCE TEAM SPONSOR $15,000 for the season

HALF TIME 3-POINT SHOT “$100 HOT SHOT” $7,500 for the season

BNWF 3D SPONSOR $10,000 for the season

Become a sponsor along with the ABA for BNWF's exciting 1st annual “Ballin” tournaments held in July. Hosted by radio personalities. For ages 10 thru 24. Event tickets, signage, logo on T-shirts, website, PA announcements, advertisement in local media

Sponsor the coach’s corner pre and post game show and weekly coach’s show. Radio announcements and advertisements. Two (2) VIP season tickets, Two (2) courtside season tickets, game day recognition via PA announcements, website advertisement.

Each BNWF game will be dedicated to a non-profit organization in the community, cancer, leukemia, homeless shelter. etc. Sponsor will be given recognitionof this non-profit sponsorship. Ten percent of game-day proceeds, will be donated to charity. 100 tickets will be donated to that charity to bring out fans to cheer on the BNWF teams. Sponsor receive 4 VIP tickets, 4 courtside tickers, plaque recognizing community support, program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

Fan will be chosen to play a BNWF player one-on-one, during half-time. This will be a fan favorite to test their skills against a BNWF player. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

2009-10 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

BNWF “BALLIN 3 ON 3” TOURNAMENT $5,000

COACH’S CORNER RADIO SHOW SPONSOR $10,000 for the season

COMMUNITY CHARITY GAME $2,500 per game

BNWF HALF-TIME CONTEST $7,500 for the season

Become a sponsor of the annual celebrity golf tournament. Sponsor will host a golf luncheon, meet ABA / NBA basketball legends. Hosted by radio personalities. Event tickets, signage, logo on T-shirts, website, PA announcements, advertisement in local media

Sponsor coupons will be distributed to 50,000 fans over the course of the season. Two (2) VIP tickets, Two (2) courtside tickets to home opener, game day recognition via PA announcements, website advertisement.

Box lunch meal with sponsor logo on the box. Healthy concessions items in the lunch pack, also include coupon from sponsor. Sponsor receive two (2) VIP season tickets, program ad, PA announcements and website advertisement.

2009-10 PLATINUM Community Sponsorship Packages

BNWF CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT $5,000

BNWF COUPON SPONSOR $1,000

BNWF PACK $5,000

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

•Pre-Game Entertainment

•Post-Game Concerts

•Quarter Sponsor

•Post-Game Autograph Session

Support your Basketball Northwest Foundation!

This coupon book is loaded with fantastic savings on the things you use everyday like dry cleaners, fast food, retailers and much more! The best thing is it’s FREE. Support your BNWF and your community. _________________________

Over $5,000__________in savings_________

A great, affordable way to promote your business and support the team. Sponsor places coupon in 50,000 BNWF coupon books that are distributed free to fans. Company also receives ABA ball, 2 tickets to home opener,

and website advertisement for one low price of $1,000.

COUPON BOOK