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Game. Set. Match. Advantage Sioux Falls!!. Presentation Goals WHO makes up the SFTA? WHY is a public indoor tennis center needed? WHAT is the vision?

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1 Game. Set. Match. Advantage Sioux Falls!!

2 Presentation Goals WHO makes up the SFTA? WHY is a public indoor tennis center needed? WHAT is the vision? WHERE do we plan to build it? WHEN is the goal to open it? HOW can you make a difference?

3 Who makes up the SFTA? The goal of the SFTA, a non profit 501(c)(3), is to build the first public indoor tennis facility in Sioux Falls. Tennis will become accessible to everyone regardless of skill, age and economic background. No matter weather conditions, hot or cold, rain or snow, the sport of tennis will be enjoyed. The stewards working hard to build the CITC which will enhance the quality of life in Sioux Falls. Bill Townsend Mary Thompson Mike McInerney Cindy Huether Matt Johnson Jen Sohre Lou Bosch Jennifer Kirby Keith Thompson

4 Why is a public indoor tennis facility needed? Quality of Life Winter/Fall public tennis programs are nonexistent Private courts “leave out” many due to expense, lack of availability and exclusionary Colleges/Universities can not compete at higher levels Heavy Demand from public/private school based athletics Short courts, Special Olympics, wheelchair tennis, pickleball expands our reach Tennis is truly a “Sport for Life” Economic Impact Tournaments/Events to bring over $2 million into SF economy Sioux Falls can REGAIN status as top Midwest tennis destination Can capitalize on Division I, Division II college conference tournament opportunities Retain and attract employees

5 Sioux Falls lags far behind other cold weather cities. City PopulationIndoor Courts Rochester, MN 104,00016 Lincoln, NE 225,00016 Rapid City, SD 60,0007 Fargo, ND 96,0007 Sioux Falls, SD 160,0006 (Sioux Empire Fitness 4, Westward Ho CC 2) Based on USTA projections, the Sioux Falls Metro Area could support at least 15 indoor tennis courts (235,000 with 15,000 people per court in cold weather climate).

6 What is the vision? Steel Frame 46,000 square foot facility Self sustaining facility Seven championship courts Men and Women’s Locker Rooms Classrooms Public Viewing/Social Area Office/Small Pro Area

7 Where do we plan to build it?

8 Sanford Sports Complex Ice Tennis Basketball Field House Football

9 When is the goal to open it? Groundbreaking Fall of 2013 Estimate six months to build Ribbon Cutting Spring of 2014 Estimated cost of 3.5 million This Is Our Chance. The Time Is Now!

10 This is a Public/Private Partnership Goal To Date % of Goal City of SF$500,000 $500,000 100% Private donors $2,000,000 $1,200,000 60% Chamber Drive$1,000,000 starts April 2013 Total:$3,500,000 $1,375,000 Donated Land ($1/year lease) Shared Parking Infrastructure Needs Met Sioux Falls Sports and Entertainment District

11 How can you make a difference? Community Indoor Tennis Center Gifting Opportunities LevelRecognition $1,000,000Facility Naming Rights $125,000One Court Named $100,000Public Viewing Area Named $75,000Various Naming Rights for classrooms, reception area, locker rooms, office $50,000Donor Recognition Wall- Match Level $25,000Donor Recognition Wall- Set Level $10,000Donor Recognition Wall- Game- Level *Donations may be paid up to a five year commitment*

12 Sioux Falls Chamber Appeal Drive Starts April 1, 2013 Ends July 31, 2013 Goal $1,000,000 Co-Chairs Steve MetliJerry NachtigalBill Townsend smetli@sio.midco.net jerry.d.nachtigal@citi.combtownsend@howalt-mcdowell.com jerry.d.nachtigal@citi.combtownsend@howalt-mcdowell.com Leadership Team Steve LandonCarolyn Winchell Mark MillageTom Simmons

13 Join Our Cheerleaders. Help Spread the Word.

14 Thank you!

15 Questions? Lou Bosch: lbosch1028@sio.midco.net Cindy Huether: cshuether@sio.midco.net Matt Johnson: mjohnson@augie.edu Jennifer Kirby: jenkirby31@gmail.com Mike McInerney: mtglogistics@msn.com Mary Thompson: mht10s@msn.com Keith Thompson: kthompson@kochharzard.com Bill Townsend: btownsend@howaltmcdowell.com

16 Look who has already joined the team Al and Carol JohnsonDr. Mark and Jean BubakJason OwanRandy Cowan Anthony and Myriam SierraDr. Pat and Kathy McGreevyJoe and Jennifer KirbyRichard and Michelle Vandemark Becky FialaDr. Rick and Suzanne RauschenbachJohn and Lou BoschRichard and Tamara Seipel Bill and Lorrae LindquistDrew and Tina ReevesJon and Suzanne VeenisRichard Sabers Bill and Theresa TownsendEarl and Diane ReeseKaren HeegeRick and Marcia Entwistle Brian and Janet BirdEd and Bridget CzarneckiKaren KoobRJ and Mary Thompson Chris and Robin HouwmanFrank and Barb RanceKent CutlerRobert and Kristine O’Connell Dan and Lydia HealyFred Fischer MemorialKevin and Kristen PlankRobert and Rita Elmen Dana and Michelle LosekeGeorge and Stephanie GongopolousLiz DonohueRoger and Carol Stewart Dave and Becky NelsonGeorge SerclMarcia ChicoineRonald and Joanne Moquist Dave and De KnudsonGlen and Amy HerrickMary Jane Fenn Roy Kaplan David and Julie ElsonGreg and Kris TicknorMatt and Melissa JohnsonScott and Rhonda Lockwood Dennis and Patsy HolzwarthGreg and Meg JohnsonMichael McInerneySDACF- Small Grant Fund Don and Katie BarnesGregg and JJ GohlJerstad Family FoundationSDHOF- Love Tennis Grant Don and Shelly KosiakHenry and Margaret TryslaMike and Susie HeinemanSF Indoor Tennis Committee Dr. Diane Bottolfson and Dr. Bruce ProuseHoliday Inn ExpressMike, Cindy and Kylie HuetherSteve and Kathy Sanford Dr. Donald KnudsonHowes Oil, IncNathan and Susan QuelloSteve and Nancy McLaughlin Dr. Fred and Ann EntwistleJamie and Susie SimkoPat TownsendSteve and Shannon Van Buskirk Dr. James BreitJason and Susan HurdPaul and Koni SchillerTJ and Reardon & Mary Pat Sweetman Dr. Marian and Andrea PetraskoJason and Wanda HarrisPaul and Michelle LavalleeTeam Tennis Challenge Terry and Linda NielsenTom and Melissa HowesVaughn and Joann MeyerWilliam L Baker Drew and Melissa NielsenVolins Racquet and SoccerTroy and Karen LeonardTroy and Canne Schmidt USTA/NorthernLegends GrantJohn and Mary Simko


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