LOUISIANA
CAJUN TENNIS CLASSIC
CAJUN TENNIS CLASSIC
September 22-25, 2016 ~ Lafayette, Louisiana
In 1977, Coach Jerry Simmons of the University of Louisiana founded the first corporate sponsored collegiate fall tennis event in the nation,
the Cajun Tennis Classic. The concept was to run the event as a professional tournament with all expenses paid for the teams. UL attracted
the top teams in the nation. In 1979, with the inception of ESPN the Cajun Tennis Classic became the first televised collegiate tennis event.
This unique event invited 8 of the top teams around the country to compete in a 32 player draw for singles and 16 teams for doubles. In
2014 the Cajun Tennis Classic was reborn after a 26 year hiatus. The same year the Cajuns would win the 2014 Sunbelt Conference Tennis
Championship.
THE CAJUN TENNIS CLASSIC HAS PRODUCED:
20 Future Professional Grand Slam Winners or Finalists
12 NCAA Champions
2 American Olympic Gold Medal Doubles Winners
5 ATP top 20 professionals Singles Players
4 #1 World Ranked Professional Doubles Players
21 ITA Future College Hall of Fame Players and Coaches
This year 8 teams will again be invited #11 Texas Tech, #12 Southern California, #13 Oklahoma State,
#16 Texas, #23 Kentucky, #27 Ole Miss, #35 LSU and the University of Louisiana
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CAJUN TENNIS CLASSIC ESPN 3/CST TV DEMOGRAPHICS
ESPN 3 available in 93 million homes, across multiple platforms: computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices.
ESPN 3 shown around the world to 1.077 billion in population (Europe, Australia, Brazil, Middle East, and New Zealand)
ESPN 3 also shown on Xbox Live which currently has over 48 million members worldwide
CST – One of the fastest growing regional networks nationally. Since its launch in 2002 has grown to 5.5 million viewers making it one of
the fastest growing regional networks in the south. THE GULF SOUTH SPORTS LEADER.
CST can be seen in Nevada, California, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio,
Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Georgia, and Florida.
CST will be Televising the Cajun Tennis Classic Live on September 25th 12 noon – 4:00pm and will be re-airing after the event
Demographics – The sports industry continues to remain strong. From 2006 at 46 Billion dollars per year to 2015 of over 62 billion. Sports will
continue to grow into the future, with no end in sight as multiple platforms have made the viewing experience more accessible to more viewers.
ESPN 3 and CST Demographics have shown a Median Age reach of 47, average income $65,000, and Home Ownership at 71%. The typical
Tennis Fan is 55% women 45% male. Average Household Income $115,000. 2/3 of all will spend over $5,000 on a vacation this year. Very
affluent and high expendable income. Twice more likely than the average to spend money on entertainment/restaurants/luxury items
Lafayette, Louisiana is the seventh largest tennis community in the nation per capita.
PROMOTION OF EVENT
ESPN 3 platform and Cox Sports Television
Local Radio ESPN 1420 and 103.3 The Game
Acadiana Advocate, Electronic Billboards, Former Senator John Breaux will be at all tournament festivities
KATC 3 GMA, KATC Ragin Cajuns All Access
Social Media, Cajuntennisclassic.com & ragincajuns.com
Large Windscreen displays (Pixus) throughout Acadiana
ESPN 3 AND CST TELEVISION WILL BE SHOWING THE EVENT LIVE ON FINALS DAY, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH
2016 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
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HEADLINER PACKAGE $25,000
(6) 30 second television commercials on CST and ESPN3
(4) additional commercials free (if inventory allows)
Any additional commercial inventory spots left over can be purchased at 40%
Headliner mentions Min. (50) - Welcome to the “Your Business Name” Cajun Tennis Classic”
Headliner will be shown on rotation with Score bug (4 hours of coverage)
Banner Display – Large Banner will be seen throughout four hour TV coverage ESPN 3/CST
Large Ad and Logo Displayed in All Promotional Outlets: TV, Electronic Billboard, Radio, Print Advertising, Game Programs
Large Windscreen Signs throughout Lafayette (Pixus) – Bertrand Drive, Camelia Blvd, and Doucet Rd, Ticket Stubs, Large
Banners leading to the facility, outside, and inside
Will Headline all Social Media and Internet Websites
Tennis Pro-Am will be named after Headliner at City Club – (12 Pro Am Spots)
Tennis Kids Day named after Headliner for around 400 School Children (Cajun Courts)
Will Headline Friday Night Banquet at City Club for Players, Coach’s, Sponsors and VIP Guests
Special Appearance by Senator John Breaux During all Tournament Festivities
Headline Game Program with Large 1 Page Ad
16 Tickets Sponsor Gala Night City Club- 16 Tickets Sat & Sun Finals with Full VIP Hospitality
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PRESENTING SPONSOR $10,000
(2) 30 second television commercials on CST and ESPN3
(1) additional commercial free (if inventory allows)
Any additional commercial inventory spots left over can be purchased at 60%
ESPN 3/CST TV Presenting Sponsor Mentions Min. ( 10 )“Welcome to the “______” Cajun Tennis Classic Presented by “Your
Business Name”
Logo will be displayed on Score-bug throughout Telecast along with Score, on screen (4 hours of viewership)
Banner will be seen on court during Four Hour ESPN 3/CST Telecast
Mentioned and Logo Displayed in All Promotional Outlets: TV, Electronic Billboard, Radio, Print Advertising, Game Programs, Large Windscreen Signs throughout Lafayette (Pixus) – Bertrand Drive, Camelia Blvd, and Doucet Rd, Ticket Stubs,
Large Banners leading to the facility, outside, and inside
Tennis Pro-Am logo displayed as Presenting Sponsor at City Club – (6 Pro Am Spots)
Tennis Kids Day logo displayed as Presenting Sponsor for around 400 School Children (Cajun Courts)
Logo displayed as Presenting Sponsor for our Friday Night Banquet at City Club for Players, Coach’s, Sponsors and VIP Guests
Special Appearance by Senator John Breaux During all Tournament Festivities
Large Ad in all Program, Social Media and Internet Websites
8 Tickets Sponsor Gala Night (City Club) – 8 Tickets Sat & Sun Finals with Full VIP Hospitality
(All TV Sponsors on this page will also receive Two Tickets to Gala Night, Sat & Sun Finals with Full VIP)
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REPLAY SPONSOR $6,000
ESPN 3/CST Each time there is a replay “sponsor” will be mentioned and presented with logo
Minimum 30 mentions throughout ESPN 3/CST four hour coverage
For example – Let’s look at our “Your Company Name” Replay
Any additional commercial inventory spots left over can be purchased at70%
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(All Sponsorships are Tax Deductible – 501 C 3 RCAF Cajun Tennis Classic)
2016 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
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COACHES SIDELINE INTERVIEWS SPONSOR $3,000
Tournament Introduction and Re-Cap
One sponsor will be shown for intro singles, one for re-cap doubles coverage
Each time there is a sideline interview “Sponsor” will be mentioned and presented with logo
Minimum 10 opportunities
Tournament Introduction and Re-Cap brought to you by “Your Company with Logo”
Any additional commercial inventory spots left over can be purchased at80%
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KEY PLAY OF THE MATCH FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES SPONSOR $1,000
2 opportunities with Logo Displayed and mentioned
For example, ‘Key play of the match brought to you by “Your Company”
Any additional commercial inventory spots left over can be purchased at 90%
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TV COMMERCIAL INDIVIDUAL COST
We only have a set amount of guaranteed commercials available so this will be a first come, first serve opportunity
(1) one – Thirty second commercial cost $1,250
We will create a priority list of inventory on commercials that are not guaranteed but a very good chance they will air, if time
permits. We will run these commercials. Priority will go to existing sponsors 1) Headline 2) Presenting 3) Replay 4) Coaches
Sideline 5) Key Play of the match. You will not be charged for these commercials unless they run.
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NON TV PACKAGES – PARTNER $5,000
Four Tickets to Gala- Four VIP and Hospitality Sat & Sun Finals
Four Pro AM Spots (City Club)
Company Logo on Website & Social Media
Half Page Ad in Game Program – 3 month City Club Membership
Four Football Suite Tickets
(3) Lead Sponsor of Home Tennis Matches Spring 2016
Tailgating Shared Spot at the Cajun Courts for Fall 2016 – Prime Location
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FRIEND $1,000
Two Tickets to Gala – Two VIP and Hospitality Sat & Sun Finals
1 Pro AM Spot (City Club)
Logo on Website & Social Media
Quarter Page Ad in Game Program
LOUISIANA
CAJUN TENNIS CLASSIC
MARK JEFFREY • (337) 344-4616 • [email protected]
(All Sponsorships are Tax Deductible – 501 C 3 RCAF Cajun Tennis Classic)
LOUISIANA TENNIS WEEK
CAJUN TENNIS CLASSIC
Tournament Play: September 22-25, 2016
UL Cajun Courts - Lafayette, Louisiana
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
8:30-11:00 AM: Chanda Rubin Grassroots Lafayette area Schools Program
2nd-4th graders will be introduced to tennis for the first time at Cajun Courts. Area schools will bus elementary
students, with teachers as chaperones, on a field trip to UL. We will be asking for community volunteers to help instruct
them. Goal estimated number in attendance is 400-600 kids. They will be assigned to courts and the clinic will also
feature a 4 game exhibition to learn how to keep score. We will need all the volunteers we can get, aided by area
teaching professionals.
LOUISIANA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Noon: Teams arrive and begin practicing
6:00 PM: Press Conference at UL
7:00 PM: ProAM Matches at City Club
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
9:00 AM: Round of 32 Championship Singles Play Begins
11:00 AS - 2:00 PM: VIP Area Opens
12:30 PM: Round of 32 Championship Singles and Consolation Singles
2:30 PM: Round of 16 Championship Singles Consolation Singles
4:30 PM UL Stage Band Performs Before Evening Session
5:00 PM: Evening Session Round of 16 Championship Singles
CAJUN TENNIS CLASSIC
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
9:00 AM: Consolation Singles Play
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: VIP Area Opens
12:00 PM: Quarterfinals Singles Play
2:30 PM: Round of 16 Championship Doubles & Consolation Singles
5:00 PM: Evening Session Quarterfinals Championship Doubles
7:30 PM: “A Taste of Louisiana” Players and Sponsor Dinner
This dinner will be held in the Ballroom at City Club at River Ranch.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
9:00 AM: Consolation Singles Play
10:00 AM: Clinic for Advanced Statewide Tournament Players
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: VIP Area Opens
12:00 PM: Semifinals Championship Singles
2:30 PM: Doubles Semifinals Championship
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
9:00 AM: Consolation Singles
12:00 PM: Championship Singles Finals and Championship Doubles Finals
Improving the Image of the Quality of Life in Louisiana * We are in Search of the Next Great Players