1. September 19-21, 2014 Sponsorship Package Micheal Stiles 704-437-6597

2. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) mission is To Promote and Develop the Growth of Tennis. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open. Greater Hickory Tennis Association

3. Established in 1881, the USTA is a progressive and diverse not-for-profit organization whose volunteers, professional staff and financial resources support the singular mission. The USTA is the largest tennis organization in the world, with 17 geographical sections, more than 770,000 individual members and 8,000 organizational members, thousands of volunteers and a professional staff dedicated to growing the game.

4. Greater Hickory Tennis Association

5. USTA - National USTA - Southern Section USTA - North Carolina USTA - Greater Hickory Tennis Association GHTA is the Local Extension of the USTA USTA Southern is the governing body of tennis and a not-for-profit organization that promotes and develops the growth of tennis in the South. With more than 178,000 members between our nine states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, we represent the largest section in USTA and account for approximately 25% of the total USTA membership. We support adult, junior and community programming in our states and local community associations through grants, league championships, junior team tennis, NJTL and sectional tournaments.

6. NC Tri-Level League State Championships Greater Hickory Awarded 2014 State Tournament Tournament Dates: September 19-21, 2014 Tournament Age Division - Adults 18 and over Over 500 expected players –700 expected in area for tournament ( includes tournament officials, player guests and volunteers ) Visit GHTA estimates an area economic impact of $500,000 for the weekend.

7. PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP (1 available): $5,000  Tournament name includes sponsor: “NC Tri-Level State Championships presented by YOUR COMPANY NAME”  Company/Sponsor name included in all press releases, Company/Sponsor logo, marketing materials and information included with any handouts distributed to players and their guests (provided by Sponsor), as it relates to sponsors  5 Banners (2’ x 6’) with Company/Sponsor logo, placed at 5 playing sites and tournament headquarters (banners provided)  On-site Company/Sponsor signage at player lunch and other events throughout the weekend  Company/Sponsor logo on Tournament website with direct link to Company/Sponsor website  Company/Sponsor Table (not provided) at player registration to display and distribute marketing material  Company/Sponsor marketing material may be distributed at any events during the weekend tournament (provided by Sponsor)  Four tickets to player lunch and opportunity for Company/Sponsor Table for marketing distribution

8. TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP (2 available): $3,000  Company/Sponsor Banner (2’ x 6’) placed at ALL playing sites and tournament headquarters (banners provided)  Company/Sponsor name included in all press releases, Company/Sponsor logo, marketing  materials and information included with any handouts distributed to players and their guests (provided by Sponsor), as it relates to sponsors  On-site Company/Sponsor Banner at player lunch and other events throughout the weekend  Company/Sponsor logo on Tournament website with direct link to Company/Sponsor website  Company/Sponsor Table (not provided) at player registration to display and distribute marketing material  Company/Sponsor marketing material may be distributed at any events during the weekend tournament (provided by Sponsor)  Four tickets to player lunch and opportunity for Company/Sponsor Table for marketing distribution

9. Site Sponsorship (4 available): $1,500  Company/Sponsor logo on Tournament website with direct link to Company/Sponsor website  Company/ Sponsor Banner (2’ x 6’) placed at 2 playing sites (banners included)  Company/Sponsor information included with any handouts distributed to players and their guests (provided by Sponsor)  Two tickets to Player Lunch

10. Court Sponsorship (30 available): $250  Company/Sponsor banner (included) will be placed on a court at a participating site through the Tournament  Company/Sponsor information/coupons included with handout distribution materials

11. Website Sponsor $100 donation  Company/Sponsor logo on Tournament website with direct link to sponsor website  Company/Sponsor information/coupons included with handout distribution materials Friend Sponsor - $50  Company/Sponsor information/coupons included with handout distribution materials

12. . USTA / NC TENNIS SPONSORS

13. USTA GHTA Membership

14. USTA GHTA League Growth

15. GHTA Fundraising Activity History Hickory City Park Improvements- current project Community Development Grant Through Healing Eyes (Fundraiser for Breast Cancer) Brain Tumor of the Carolinas (Fundraiser) Singles Regional Tournament US Open Raffle Junior Sanctioned Tournament Since 2005 GHTA has raised $75,560 to build a stronger community in the Greater Hickory area by participating, planning, sponsoring and hosting the following events & fundraisers.

16. September 19-21, 2014 We are a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible. All sponsorship of the state championships must be approved by the state office prior to signatures