2011 NPF World Champions

CHICAGO BANDITS

Partnership Opportunities 2012

2008 NPF World Champions

NATIONAL PRO FASTPITCH • IWPSA (1976), WPSL (1997), NPF (2002)

• Season: 3 months (June, July, August), 50 game schedule

• Televised Games: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3.com

• NPF Draft: Spring draft held to sign college players

• Teams: Chicago Bandits, Akron Racers, NPF Diamonds, USSSA Florida Pride

• Expansion: North Carolina, Canada, Texas, Georgia, New York/New Jersey

• Championships: Best of 3 series, played in Sulphur, LA (2010-2011)

CHICAGO BANDITS, LLC 2011 Season in Review

• NPF World Champions • Championship Series MVP: Monica Abbott • ALL-NPF Team: Megan Wiggins, Alisa Goler, Monica Abbott • Rookie of the Year: Alisa Goler • Co-Pitcher of the Year: Monica Abbott • Home Run Champion: Alisa Goler • Avg. 915/game

• 15% increase in non-season tickets from 2010 • 3x increase in season ticket from 2010

Extra Information

• 5-time Regular Season Champions • Previously  played  in  Elgin,  IL  (‘08-’10)  and  Lisle,  IL  (‘05-’07) • Currently play at Rosemont Stadium (27 Jennie Finch Way, Rosemont, IL) • Jennie  Finch  (Olympic  medalist)  played  for  the  Bandits  (’05-’10)

OWNERSHIP

Bill Sokolis

• Sole owner 2008-present, co-owner 2005-2008

• Founder and co-owner of Kole Construction – carpentry and interior finish contracting

• Developed Lemont Rockers (elite youth softball program)

“I  believe  Chicago  to  be  an  awesome  sports  town  with  great  fans.  The  Chicago  Bandits  consist  of  some of the finest women fastpitch players  in  the  world.  Combine  that  with  the  world’s  best  

fans; a great home stadium; that spells success and a great day at the ball park.

Thank  you  Chicago  and  enjoy.”

-Bill Sokolis

MEDIA RECOGNITION

Ownership, market, facility, approachability of players, community involvement and on-field success have made the Chicago Bandits the new talk of Chicagoland.

BANDIT NATION

BANDIT NATION

Bandits Fans:

• 73% married

• 78% have children

• 57% 40 or above

• 75% college educated

• 52% household income $75,000 +

“Bandit  Nation”  – A group created by the fans for the fans and has received National recognition (ESPN2)

BANDITS IN THE COMMUNITY

ROSEMONT STADIUM

ROSEMONT STADIUM Events:

• Tournaments

• Little League Games

• DePaul Practice

• *Big East, Big 10, MAC, Horizon League, MWC Conference Tournaments

• Group Parties/ Luncheons

• *IHSA Championships

ROSEMONT ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

• Toby  Keith’s  I  Love  This  Bar

• Kings (Bowling Center)

• Taverna Opa

• The Lansdowne Pub & Music

• Adobe  Gila’s

• Zanies Comedy Club

SEASONAL EVENTS

• Screams In the Park

• Ice Skating

• Farmers Market

SPONSORS

Bandits sponsors range from local businesses to Fortune 500 companies.  The  draw  for  most  companies  is  the  Bandits’  

positive image in the community and the large number of dedicated fans with expendable incomes.

2012 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

• Season Tickets (100 vouchers)

• Website (home page & inside pages)

• Outfield Banner (large  16’  x  7’)

• Public Address Announcement

Hall of Fame • Pocket Schedule (full panel)

• Program (full page)

• Digital Scoreboard

• Presenting Sponsor (1 game)

Total Investment $8,000

2008 NPF World Champions

2012 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Champions • Season Tickets (100 vouchers)

• Website (inside pages)

• Outfield Banner (large  16’  x  7’)

• Public Address Announcement

• Pocket Schedule (full panel)

• Program (full page)

Total Investment $5,000

2012 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

• Website (inside pages + partners page)

• Program (full)

• Outfield Banner (small  8’  x  7’)

• In-game Action Sponsor (i.e. walk, stolen base, etc.)

Total Investment $2,700

Jennie Finch #27

2012 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Monica Abbott #14

• Website (inside pages)

• Program (1/2 page)

• Bullpen Banner (3’  x5’)

Total Investment $1,414

BRANDING ADD-ONS • Season Presenting Sponsor

• Field Naming Rights

• Stadium Buyout Nights

• Dugout Tops

• Scoreboard Signage

• Poster Schedule

• Pocket Schedule

• Program

• Bat Girl

• Bandit for a Day

• Camp/Clinic Sponsor

• Kids Club

• Post Game Photo

• Inning Sponsor

• In-Game Action Sponsor (i.e. pitching change, walk, stolen base, homerun, foul balls, strike out, etc.)

• Outfield Signage

• Bullpen Signage

• Backstop Signage

• Kids Zone Naming Rights

• Picnic Deck Naming Rights

• Public Address Announcements

• Website (home page, inside pages,

partners page)

PROMOTINAL ADD-ONS • Season Tickets

• Promotion Night (giveaway)

• Kids Run the Bases

• Player of the Game

• Play of the Game

• In-Game Promotion

• Golf Outing

• Team Appearance

BANDITS GOLF CLASSIC

Title Sponsor of Golf Classic

- Company logo and name displayed on every advertisement and document for 2012 Golf Classic

- Investment $3,000

Driving Range Sponsor

- Company logo displayed on 3 signs at driving range

- 1 hole sign

- Investment $1,500

Golf Tee Sponsor

- Company logo imprinted on 10,000 official golf tees

- Tee  is  3  1/4”  tall

- Investment $750

Golf Ball Sponsor

- Company logo placed on 400 golf balls of the Golf Classic (each golfer receives

- Investment $1,500

Golf Towel Sponsor

- Company logo placed on official Golf Classic Towel (each golfer receives towel

- Investment $1,250

Awards Banquet Sponsor

- Company logo displayed during banquet

- Exclusive opportunity

- Investment $750

Beverage Cart Sponsor

- Company logo and name displayed on 2 beverage carts

- 1 hole sign

- Investment $1,500

Putting Contest Sponsor

- Company logo displayed at putting contest area

- Each golfer participates

- Investment $1,250

Breakfast Sponsor

- Company logo positioned in 3 locations surrounding breakfast eating area

- Investment $750

PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS • Expand B2B and B2C

– Pre-Season Party, Business Appreciation Night, Pay It Forward Night, Business Afterhours and other events allow you to reach out to other Bandits partners

• Fans have expendable incomes – 52% of Bandits fans have a household income over $75,000

• Personable – Account representatives are easily accessible

• Bandits experience is unlike any other – Accessibility to players and fans

– Excitement, excitement, excitement

• Numerous events at stadium allow for higher outreach – Little League, college teams, tournaments, luncheons, charity events, etc.

• Beginning of Rosemont Entertainment District – Over 3,500 jobs to be brought into Rosemont

– I-294 Balmoral off ramp to increase direct access to and from stadium

• Availability to update/modify existing accounts

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The proposal is submitted to potential partners on a non-exclusive basis and the Chicago Bandits, LLC reserves the right and ability to present all

inventory elements, rights and privileges to other potential partners. All inventory elements, rights and privileges and conditions contained in this proposal are subject to availability at the time of final agreement and all

prices are net to the Chicago Bandits, LLC.