ONTARIOS ELITE BASKETBALL SHOWCASE CAMP Play for the future, you could be next!

BUSINESS BACKGROUND we provide a 3 month camp for aspiring athletes to learn technical based instruction to strengthen their skills and abilities to showcase to prospective scouts for recruitment at a final “game day”. Professionalism in basketball is a trend that is decreasing in Canada due to lack of showcasing opportunities.

BUSINESS BACKGROUND Noticing this trend I….

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BUSINESS BACKGROUND

This is a general partnership business with Jay Triano and the Raptors Our major participants are male and female in senior high school, college or university students looking for a future in basketball On “game day” we invite scouts from Division 1,2, & 3, European League and the N.B.A.

BUSINESS BACKGROUND With connections to the City of Niagara Falls through my previous co-op placement, I approached them with this idea and they agreed to rent me the arena with intent to buy.

FINANCING Myself- $50,000 Jay Triano- $100,000 The Raptors Foundation- $50,000 = $200,000 –start up

FINANCING We will take 100 athletes for the 3 month camp at a total fee of $ / athlete On “game day” spectators will be allowed access to the arena to watch the game at a fee of $5.00/ person The arena can hold 2,030 spectators, on the event that “game day” sells out, gateway revenue will = $10,150.00

RATIONALE... Canada is untapped in regards to opportunity to play professional basketball. Canadian colleges and universities don’t offer sports scholarships, leaving Canadian players with a disadvantage

RATIONALE… Growing up playing on different travel teams, I realized there was a need for a top quality basketball program in Canada that allows athletes to showcase their talents.

OBJECTIVES

To provide technical based instruction by breaking down each movement into small components while teaching in a positive and enthusiastic environment. To provide the opportunity to showcase talents of prospective players to potential employers of the N.B.A, European Team or Colleges/ University teams.

MISSION STATEMENT To aide and encourage aspiring athletes by providing an opportunity to expand their knowledge and movements of the game, while showcasing their talents for the future.

LOCATION 5145 Centre St. Niagara Falls

LOCATION Right in the core of Niagara Falls tourist area Location provides a competitive advantage because there isn’t another basketball showcase industry in this area This location will attract tourists during the summer/ camp season bringing in extra revenue

PRODUCTS/ SERVICES My service is to promote aspiring athletes to potential employers To break down movements of the sport for the betterment of each individual player Camp will start at the beginning of June and Finish with “game day” at the end of August

TARGET MARKETS Male and female students in senior high school, college and university Parents Potential scouts Tourists

MEETING THEIR NEEDS.. The need is having the opportunity in Canada for scouts to come and watch Canadian athletes excel in the sport of basketball. Paying the $1, you receive: An intense skill development package that will enhance your skills and abilities that will increase your opportunities of playing professionally.

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS DIRECT : -”More than Hoops”- New Hamburg Ont. -”International Basketball League”- Edmonton Ont. INDIRECT: -Brock Basketball Camp -A.N Myer March Break Basketball camp -Olympia Sports Camp - High school/ college/ university programs

MARKET PLATFORM Marketing will take place during basketball season in high schools, colleges & universities. Flyers & invitations will be sent to the prospective athletes. Commercials on Raptor Channel Billboards throughout Ontario Information on the Raptors Website

MANAGEMENT TEAM Camp Director CHRISTINA LAJEUNESSE Volunteers CHRISTINA LAJEUNESSE Paid Staff (Referees) Marketing Manager CARL LAJEUNESSE Financial Manager CARL LAJEUNESSE Game Day Operations Manager CHRISTINA/TRIANO

MANAGEMENT TEAM CAMP DIRECTOR: Christina Lajeunesse MARKETING/FINANCIAL MANAGER: Carl Lajeunesse -Bachelors degree in “Global Business Management” -Bachelors degree in Business Accounting GAME DAY OPERATIONS: Christina Lajeunesse & Jay Triano

MANAGEMENT TEAM JAY TRIANO: -Retired Canadian professional basketball player & current coach of the Toronto Raptors -Former National Player -Competed in 2 Olympics starting in Was a 6 th round draft pick for the Calgary Stampeders of the C.F.L, same year he was drafted to the N.B.A by the L.A Lakers

PROJECTED FINANCIAL RESULT The arena is a fully equipped facility with all amenities a showcase camp would need.

PROJECTED FINANCIAL RESULTS LOSSES FOR FIRST YEAR: Gym Floor- $ 70, Staff- $ 10,000 Maintenance- $10,000 MAXIMUM REVENUE FOR FIRST YEAR: $1,000 x 100 athletes = $100, spectators x $5 fee = $10, spectators x $3/drink= $6,090 Total: $116,240.00

ONTARIOS ELITE BASKETBALL SHOWCASE CAMP Play for the future, you could be next!