Spring 2010 Sponsorship Form
Who is OP?
Olde Providence Recreation Association (OPRA) is a non-profit organization that has been a provider of quality,
innovative, and enjoyable recreational experiences for over 20 years. Currently, the Association offers six different
quality sports programs from which to choose Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball and Cheerleading.
OPRA is comprised of more than 1600 families in the South Mecklenburg County area. In 2009, over 3500 players
and 200 coaches participated in OPRA sports programs. In 2009, OPRA experienced another year of growth. We play
on many fields at several locations, across the South Charlotte area.
Our Mission:
The mission of Olde Providence Recreation Association is to serve the needs of the youth community in South
Charlotte. OPRA will provide opportunities for learning, development, and competition, for youth players of all levels,
from the introductory player, to the experienced player who is considered a prospect for his or her high school or
collegiate team.
What It Takes to Be Successful:
We have achieved our level of success due to the time, talent, and treasure of our Families and the Businesses that
have supported OPRA in the past. We will continue to grow and succeed with the future support of our Families and
an ever increasing South Charlotte Business Community.
OPRA has worked closely with Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools to
reserve field space for our teams to play. In order to maintain the rights to this critical field capacity, OPRA has the
additional burden of financing field fees and maintenance costs for the fields on which we play. Many other
recreation associations with whom we compete around the greater Charlotte Region are subsidized by local
community funding (MARA, Weddington, etc.), while OPRA depends solely on our sponsorship partners.
What Role Sponsorship Plays:
In order for OPRA to continue to provide the highest level of athletic enjoyment, development, and challenge, in the
Charlotte area, we must continue to have greater sponsor support. As inflation impacts our families, it too impacts
our costs to manage a program of this size. Two key attributes to any recreation organization’s success, is to be able
to provide “open access” to all and to have a strong linkages to the community in which they reside and for whom
they serve. This requires us to keep the costs to families as reasonable as possible. Sponsorship has served, and will
continue to serve, as a critical component to our Association’s ability to fulfill its mission.
We know times are difficult, OPRA is facing tough economic times in 2010, just like many of you are. Requests for
financial assistance are at very high levels. Your valued sponsorship dollars will go to providing scholarships,
uniforms and equipment to kids of OP. We have always appreciated all that our sponsors have contributed to our
association. We understand that in these troubled times your businesses are having it hard also, so this year to
show our appreciation for your continued support, we are implementing new cost structures and sponsorship
options. OPRA is offering reduced rates for season and annual sponsors, discounts for returning sponsors and
payment plans if needed.
OPRA is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible. All organizational positions are voluntary. So every dollar you
give goes directly into programs that our players and coaches participate in, and into maintenance of the fields on
which they play. We appreciate Sponsor’s participation and are continually looking for more ways to create mutual
value for Sponsors and OPRA.
On behalf of all the Players, Coaches, and Families that make up OPRA, thank you for your support.
Olde Providence Recreation Association Board of Directors
Options for Showing Support for a Strong Community through OPRA
NAMING RIGHTS FOR FIELDS AND COMPLEX AVAILABLE
Contact Paul Barker at [email protected] for more information.
ALL-STAR SPONSORSHIP (Full year/Both Seasons)
$2,500 Contribution
* Sponsor name on back of One team’s jersey in EACH DIVISION for the Fall and Spring season.
(T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Machine Pitch, Minors, Majors)
* Team Picture/Sponsor Recognition Plaque for each sponsored team in Fall & Spring season.
* 3’ x 5’ Banner on Outfield Fence of FIVE Fields for full year.
* Listing on OPRAsports.com website as an official sponsor with a link to that sponsors website for a full year.
* Special recognition at Spring Jamboree
* Opportunity to distribute coupons/promotional items at beginning of each season to coaches for them to
distribute to his/her team.
* Opportunity to set up a table at Spring Jamboree to distribute company literature and promotional items.
Major League Sponsorship (Full year/Both Seasons)
$1,500 Contribution
* Sponsor name on back of TWO team’s jersey in Fall & Spring season.
* TWO Team Picture/Sponsor Recognition Plaque in Fall & Spring season.
* 3’ x 5’ Banner on Outfield Fence of TWO Fields for full year.
* Listing on OPRAsports.com website as an official sponsor with a link to that sponsors website for a full year.
* Special recognition at Spring Jamboree
* Opportunity to distribute coupons/promotional items at beginning of each season to coaches for them to
distribute to his/her team.
Minor League Sponsorship (Full year/Both Seasons)
$ 900 Contribution
* Sponsor name on back of one team’s jersey in Fall & Spring season.
* Team Picture/Sponsor Recognition Plaque in Fall & Spring season.
* 3’ x 5’ Banner on Outfield Fence of One Field for full year.
* Listing on OPRAsports.com website as an official sponsor with a link to that sponsors website for a full year.
Affiliate Sponsorship (Spring and Fall Season)
$ 500 Contribution
* 3’ x 5’ Banner on Outfield Fence of One Field
* Listing on OPRAsports.com website as an official sponsor for a full year.
Team Sponsorship (Spring OR Fall Season)
$ 300 Contribution
* Sponsor name on back of one team’s jersey
* Team Picture/Sponsor Recognition Plaque
Sponsorship Process:
1. Select the sponsorship level of support you would like to provide for youth athletics at OP.
2. Complete the entire information form below & give it to your Coach/OP Contact with the check
3. Receive Sponsorship receipt by return e-mail.
4. Receive Team – Picture Recognition Plaque from Coach at the end of the Season.
5.
Note: For Sponsorships with Jerseys and Banners, money must be received by Sponsorship Director at least 7 days before
the season begins, in order to get the name screened on the Team’s jerseys and to guarantee banners for first game.
Sponsor
Information
Sheet
Sponsorship
Information Sheet
* All information is required
Sponsorship Level:
Your/The Company Name:
Key Executive / Business Owner Name:
Key Executive / Business Owner Email:
Sponsorship Contacts Name (if different):
Contact’s Email Address:
Contact’s Phone Number:
Business Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
Main Business Phone (if different than Contact’s):
Business Website Address:
Age group of team sponsored: (Coach/OP Contact can help here)
Head Coach’s Name (if Challenge Level or above):
If it applies, Print name as you would like it to appear on
the back of the player’s jersey. Please write neatly.
Sponsors:
- Make Checks Payable to: OPRA
- Give Completed Information Sheet and Signed
Mail to:
Peter
- OP Sponsorship
Check
to Brady
the Team’s
Coach.
10610 Moss Mill Lane Charlotte, NC 28277
OP Coach:
- Collect signed form and check and give it to
your Division Sponsorship Coordinator
Division Coordinators
1. Collect sponsorship forms and checks from your coaches.
2. Validate that all information is correct and complete.
3. Update worksheet. & email.
4. Fax forms to Paul Barker at 866-967-7763 or via email at
[email protected].
NOTE: Checks must be received
before shirts or Banners are printed.
Mail Form & Check To:
Paul Barker / OPRA Sponsorship
P.O. Box 471826 Charlotte, NC 28247
Naming rights to a Field or Complex
Please contact Paul via email at:
[email protected]