Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament

June 19-20, 2010

www.macker.com

Tournament Map (PDF for download)

Gus Macker is a nationally recognized 3-on-3 tournament which is produced by local communities. Teams of various age, size and talent compete against other teams of similar makeup for the chance to win top quality trophies. By prohibiting alcohol or tobacco-related sponsors, the Macker has maintained the wholesome nature and pure fun of the event which draws players, spectators and media. The Gus Macker provides an overall economic impact to tournament sites, bringing thousands of players and fans into the community.  In addition, the local organizers donate proceeds from their event to local charities.

More than $1.3 million to Ludington Charities
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are brought into the community by this event.  Over $1.3 million dollars have benefited our local charities throughout the last 16 years.  Ludington’s Gus Macker is a great financial boost to our community, benefitting our region economically many times over.  As in past years, The Gus Macker committee expects to sell-out, reaching the 900 team limit and bringing in 4,000 players and an estimated spectator crowd of 25,000 to the Ludington region.

Gus Macker Sponsorships
3-on-3 basketball is the hottest mass participant sport today. An association with the 3-on-3 tournament aligns the sponsor with a contemporary, growing sport. Gus Macker is grassroots programming at its best, providing marketing opportunities that can involve the consumer and the sales staff in programs that will move product. And because the tournament is held within a confined space, sponsors enjoy multiple exposures to their company.

• Dependant on Event - Supporting Sponsor

Your company name listed in collateral printed material, including some advertising campaigns and promotional materials;
Your logo on the back of 4,000 players t-shirt at a reduced size;
Your company name on the Gus Macker website;
Complimentary Gus Macker Team
Ability to provide coupons to players at registration.

• $300    Court Sponsor

Your company name on a 2’ x 8’ court banner.

Recognition in a special Gus Macker section of the LDN which is distributed to their entire circulation a week prior to the tournament. It is also given to all participants at registration and available to spectators during the tournament

Recognition on player t-shirt & opportunity to purchase t-shirts for your staff at a discounted rate.
Recognition in Thank You ad in Ludington Daily News and on posters distributed to local accommodations.
Recognition on official tournament website.
Recognition at opening ceremonies as well as frequent broadcasting of your company name over the public address system throughout the tournament.

• $500    Buster Tent

Logo signage at the Buster Tent; Ability to giveaway advertisement and/or coupons to the Busters;
Exclusivity option.

• $500    Slam Dunk Sponsor

Signage at player registration and slam dunk sign-up; Recognition of sponsorship during the slam dunk event;
Exclusivity option.

• $1,500    Volunteer T-Shirts

Company name and logo on the back of 600 volunteer t-shirts.

Recognition in a special Gus Macker section of the LDN which is distributed to their entire circulation a week prior to the tournament. It is also given to all participants at registration and available to spectators during the tournament
Recognition in Thank You ad in Ludington Daily News and on posters distributed to local accommodations.
Recognition on official tournament website.
Recognition at opening ceremonies as well as frequent broadcasting of your name over the public address system throughout the tournament.

• $500     Meat Sponsor (Exclusive)

• $500     Pizza Sponsor (Limit of 2)

• $1,000 Soft Drink Sponsor (Exclusive)

• $500     Exhibitor Sponsor

• $100     Macker Backer

Includes a t-shirt and yard sign