Community Partnership

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Community Partnership
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About North Texas Fresh
North Texas Fresh, a non-profit organization,
adopts the American Basketball Associations
(ABA) philosophy of promoting a mix of
community-based fun and affordable quality
entertainment. We are committed to making a
positive impact in the North Texas community. Our
goal is to assist local schools, community
charities, and organizations attain success. We
are seeking partnerships with businesses to help
the families, neighbors, and children of our
community.
We invite you to be our partner in making our
vision a reality
Contact Information Stacey Kjerstad Marketing
Director 817.412.4555 Aaron Evans Assistant
General Manager 817.412.4503
P.O. Box 51353 Fort Worth, TX 
76105 northtexasfresh_at_yahoo.comwww.northtexasfre
sh.com www.abalive.com
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A History of Pro Basketball
Julius Dr. J Erving
American Basketball League (ABL) formed in 1924
with nine (9) teams, folded in 1931.
ABL second attempt in 1934, folded in 1946, with
entry of Basketball Association of America (BAA).
National Basketball League formed in 1937,
midwest focused, folded in 1946 and merged into
BAA.
BAA formed in 1946, renamed National Basketball
Association (NBA) and fielded 17 teams in 1950,
by 1954, down to 8 teams.
Continental Basketball Association (CBA) formed
in 1947 with 100 teams, league folded in 2000,
Started again in 2001 with 6 teams.
American Basketball Association (ABA) formed in
1967, played 9 seasons before merging with NBA
(1977). Known for fan-friendly entertainment.
ABA Live return after a 25-year lockout from NBA
merger. Fielded 7 teams before major expansion to
34 teams in 2004. Expanding to 50 in 2009.
Pacers vs. Stars, 1971
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ABA Basketball Popularity
ABA is the fastest growing sports league in
history!
ABA currently has OVER 50 teams!
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ABA Explosive Growth!
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(Discontinued)
50 Teams for the 2009-10 Season
Major (NBA type )Cities with average population
of 750,000
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Central High School
Home of the North Texas Fresh
Enjoy 16 Home Games this Season!
Central High School 9450 Ray White Road Keller,
TX 76248
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Arena Seating and Pricing
Affordability
Fan-Friendly
Entertaining
Community Outreach
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ABA Teams
Southeast West Division
Atlanta Vision Bahamas All Pro Show Kentucky
Bisons Knoxville Thunderbolts Nashville
Broncos Arizona Rhinos Houston Takers Las Vegas
Aces Mississippi Blues Phoenix Fury Texas City
Rangers Texas FuelSoutheast Texas Mustangs West
Texas Whirlwinds Kentucky Travelers
The ABA is experiencing tremendous growth and has
almost doubled in teams since 2004.
2009-2010 Expansion Teams
Baltimore Bluegrass Stallions Charlotte Columbus D
allas Generals Hollywood Honolulu Pegasus North
Texas Fresh NYC Thunder Oakland Philadelphia Sacra
mento Heatwave San Diego Wildcats Savannah
Prowl Seaside Sea Kings Shreveport Stallions St.
Louis Stunners Tri-City Racers Valdosta Westcheste
r Phantons Youngstown
Northwest - East Division
Inland Empire 5 LINXBeijing Aoshen Olympians Los
Angeles Slam Maywood Buzz Modesto
Bearcats Riverside RageSalt Lake City Saints San
Francisco Rumble Washington Raptors Aurora Force
Chicago Steam Cleveland Rockers Detroit
Hoops Jersey Express West Virginia Blazers
www.abalive.com
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Sponsorship Options
TITLE Sponsor - 75,000
TITLE Sponsor for ALL Team Events
-Official Title of Team -Logo on
Team T-Shirts/Giveaways -Live Radio
Promotions -Arena Signage -Radio Ads
Promotions -Scoreboard Signage -Logo on North
Texas Area Billboard (s) -Logo on Game
Schedules -Custom Advertisement Wrap on the
Official -Scorers Table Signage North Texas
Fresh Hummer Vehicle -Scorers Table Display -104
(30 second) or 52 (60 second) Radio Spots on -VIP
Pre and Post Game Reception CSPN Sports Internet
Radio www.cspnsports.com -Corporate Table at
Tip-Off Luncheon -Logo on Movie Theatre Ads (AMC)
-Logo on Team Poster -Logo on Warm Ups -Logo
used at all Team Events -Logo on Game
Uniform -Photo taken with Fresh Players -15
Game PA Announcements
-Autographed Team Poster -Logo on Restaurant and
Retail Advertising -Opportunity for Onsite
Giveaways -Logo on Printed Team Ads
-Logo on Game Tickets -Logo on Team Website
-Framed Official Game Jersey -Logo on
all Print Materials -50 Tickets
Distributed to the Charity -Press Release
Mentions of Your Choice On Behalf of
Sponsor -Autographed Official Game Ball
-VIP All Access Passes to Events -8 VIP Floor
Season Tickets -Awarded TITLE Sponsorship
Plaque -25 VIP Courtside Season Tickets -2
Full Page Ads in Game Programs -Host Team Press
Conferences -Logo on backdrop of Televised
Interviews
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Sponsorship Options
Gold Sponsor - 50,000
-Custom Advertisement Wrap on the -Full
Page Ad in Game Programs Official North Texas
Fresh Hummer -8 VIP Floor Season
Tickets -Live Radio Promotions -15 VIP
Courtside Season Tickets -Radio Ads
Promotions -Corporate Table at Tip-Off
-Logo on North Texas Area Billboard (s)
Luncheon -54 (30 second) or 27 (60 second) Radio
-VIP Pre and Post Game Spots on CSPN
Internet Radio at Reception
www.cspnsports.com -Framed Official Game
Jersey -Logo on Movie Theatre Ads (AMC)
-Autographed Official Game Ball -10 Game PA
Announcements -Autographed Team
Poster -Logo on Warm Ups -40 Tickets
Distributed to the -Logo on Game Uniform
Charity of Your Choice On Behalf -Arena
Signage of Sponsor -Scoreboard
Signage -Awarded Gold
Sponsorship -Scorers Table Signage
Plaque -Scorers Table Display -Logo on
Printed Team Ads -Logo on Game Schedules
-Logo on Team Website -Logo on Team Poster
-Logo on Game Tickets -Logo on Team
T-shirts/Giveaways
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Sponsorship Options
Customized Sponsorships Available
Silver Sponsor - 25,000
-Radio Promotions -6 Game PA Announcements
-Arena Banner -Logo on Printed Team Ads
-Logo on Game Tickets -Logo on Team
Website -Decal on Official North Texas -Logo
on Game Schedules Fresh Hummer Vehicle -30
Tickets Distributed to the Charity of -4 VIP
Floor Season Tickets Your Choice On Behalf
of Sponsor -10 VIP Courtside Season Tickets
-Company Sponsored Promo at 1 game -Full Page Ad
in Game Programs -Scorers Table Display -30
(30 second) or 15 (60 second) Radio -Logo on
Team T-shirts / Giveaways Spots on CSPN Sports
Internet Radio -Autographed Official Team Ball
-Autographed Team Poster -Awarded Silver
Sponsorship Plaque
Bronze Sponsor - 10,000
-Radio Mentions -Autographed Official Game
Ball -3 Game PA Mentions -Autographed
Team Poster -Logo on Team
Website -Logo on Game Ticket -Half
Page Ad in Game Programs
-Awarded Bronze Sponsorship Plaque -2 VIP Floor
Season Tickets -30 Tickets Distributed to the
Charity of -6 Courtside Season Tickets Your
Choice On Behalf of Sponsor -20 (30 second) or 10
(60 second) Radio -Arena Banner Spots on CSPN
Sports Internet Radio
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Red, White, and Blue Community Sponsorship
Packages
The Red, White, and Blue sponsorships are
effective in promoting your business in
conjunction with North Texas Fresh. These events
are entertaining and will create tremendous
exposure as well as positive impressions
throughout the community. They are designed for
home games and can be combined or customized.
YOUTH SPONSOR
5,000
Sponsor chooses a North Texas community youth
program (Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Girls
Scouts, or other) and 50 tickets will be donated
to them each home game on behalf of sponsor.
Sponsor also receives game day recognition, PA
announcements, banner announcing sponsor of youth
program, 2 VIP season tickets, full page ad in
game programs, and website advertisement.
ALL-STAR TEACHER AWARD SPONSOR
5,000
10 North Texas ISD Teachers will be chosen from
students who submit a brief letter nominating
their teacher. All-Star teachers chosen will
receive a 250 check and VIP tickets for their
family and the student that nominated them. The
teacher will be presented the All-Star Teacher
Award on behalf of sponsor during a home game.
Sponsor also receives 2 VIP season tickets, full
page ad in game programs, PA announcements, and
website advertisement.
ALL-STAR PRINCIPLE AWARD SPONSOR
5,000
10 North Texas ISD Principles will be chosen from
students who submit a brief letter nominating
their principle. All-Star principles chosen will
receive a 250 check and VIP tickets for their
family and the student that nominated them. The
principle will be presented the All-Star
Principle Award on behalf of sponsor during a
home game. Sponsor also receives 2 VIP season
tickets, full page ad in game programs, PA
announcements, and website advertisement.
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Red, White, and Blue Community Sponsorship
Packages
ALL-STAR STAFF AWARD SPONSOR
5,000
10 North Texas ISD Staff members will be chosen
from students who submit a brief letter
nominating their staff member. All-Star staff
chosen will receive a 250 check and VIP tickets
for their family and the student that nominated
them. The staff member will be presented the
All-Star Staff Award on behalf of sponsor during
a home game. Sponsor also receives 2 VIP season
tickets, full page ad in game programs, PA
announcements, and website advertisement.
MVP PLAYER OF THE GAME SPONSOR
5,000
Sponsor the MVP player of the game and receive
mentions as the MVP Player of Game sponsor on
CSPN Sports Internet Radio and game
announcements. This sponsorship will cover home
and away games. Sponsor receives 2 VIP season
tickets, full page ad in game programs, PA
announcements, and website advertisement.
COACHS CORNER RADIO SHOW SPONSOR 5,000

Sponsor the coachs corner pre and post game show
and weekly coachs show on CSPN Sports Internet
Radio. Sponsorship includes radio announcements
and advertisements, 2 VIP season tickets, 2
courtside season tickets, game day recognition
via PA announcements, full page ad in game
programs, and website advertisement.
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Red, White, and Blue Community Sponsorship
Packages
NORTH TEXAS FRESH TIME-OUT SPONSOR
5,000
Every game timeout will be announced as a
sponsorship at home games and during radio
broadcasted games. Sponsor also receives game
day recognition, PA announcements, 2 VIP
season tickets, 2 courtside season tickets, full
page ad in game programs, and website
advertisement.
NORTH TEXAS FRESH 3D SPONSOR
5,000
Fun and exciting North Texas Fresh 3D sponsor.
Every time the 3D light goes on (turnover in
backcourt), the sponsor will be announced The
(Sponsor Name) 3D Light is on! This is an
exciting way to connect game excitement to your
company. Sponsor receives 2 VIP season tickets, 2
courtside season tickets, full page ad in game
program, PA announcements, and website
advertisement.
NORTH TEXAS FRESH STARTING LINE UP SPONSOR
5,000
Sponsor the starting line up and receive game day
recognition at the beginning of every game the
entire season (home and away games). Recognition
will also be given during radio broadcasted
games. Sponsor also receives 2 VIP season
tickets, 2 courtside season tickets, full page ad
in game programs, and website advertisement.
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Red, White, and Blue Community Sponsorship
Packages
16TH MAN CELEBRITY SPONSOR
5,000
Each game a community celebrity will be invited
to be the teams 16th Man. The 16th man will suit
up and be eligible to play in the game. The
sponsor will be announced during the introduction
of 16th man. Sponsor will take photo with 16th
man and receive autographed team poster and ball.
Sponsor also receives 5 VIP season tickets, 10
courtside season tickets, full page ad in game
programs, PA announcements, and website
advertisement.
NORTH TEXAS FRESH CHEERLEADERS SPONSOR
4,000
Sponsor the North Texas Fresh Cheerleaders and
receive game day recognition at the beginning of
every game. The sponsors logo will be included
on Cheerleader uniforms and calendars. Logo will
be used during any cheerleader community outreach
events. Sponsor also receives 2 VIP season
tickets, 2 courtside season tickets, game day
recognition via PA announcements, full page ad in
game programs, website advertisement.
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Red, White, and Blue Community Sponsorship
Packages
GAME BALL SPONSOR
3,500
At every game 1 ticket holder will be chosen to
receive the game ball and will be announced
during and after the game. Players may autograph
for winner. Sponsor receives game day
recognition via PA announcements, 2 VIP season
tickets, half page ad in game programs, and
website advertisement.
HALF TIME 3-POINT SHOT 100 HOT SHOT
3,500
Sponsor the half-time entertainment 3 point
shooter. One fan will be chosen to shoot and win
100 during half-time. Sponsor receives mention
during the game and half-time for entire season,
2 VIP season tickets, half page ad in game
programs, PA announcements, and website
advertisement.
COMMUNITY CHARITY GAME SPONSOR
2,500
Each North Texas Fresh game will be dedicated to
a charity in the community (cancer, leukemia,
homeless shelter, etc). Sponsor will be given
recognition of this charity sponsorship. Ten
percent of game-day proceeds, will be donated to
the charity as well as 50 game tickets. Sponsors
also receive 4 VIP tickets, 4 courtside tickets,
plaque recognizing community support, half page
ad in game programs, PA announcements, and
website advertisement.
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Red, White, and Blue Community Sponsorship
Packages
NORTH TEXAS FRESH MASCOT SPONSOR
2,500
Sponsor fun and exciting North Texas Fresh game
mascot. Sponsor receives announcements when the
mascot appears in the community and at home
games. Sponsor also receives 2 VIP season
tickets, 2 courtside season tickets, full page ad
in game programs, PA announcements, and website
advertisement.
NORTH TEXAS FRESH HALF-TIME CONTEST SPONSOR
1,000
Fan will be chosen to play a North Texas Fresh
player one-on-one, during half-time of 3 home
games. This will give a fan favorite the
opportunity to test their skills against a North
Texas Fresh player. Sponsor receives 2 VIP
season tickets, half page ad in game programs, PA
announcements, and website advertisement.
STUDENT HONOR ROLL TICKET GIVEAWAY SPONSOR
1,000 per game
An unlimited amount of tickets will be
distributed to students who provide proof of A
and A-B honor roll or A and A-B report card
grades. Sponsor receives 4 VIP tickets, full
page ad in game program, autographed team photo,
autographed team ball, PA announcement, and
website advertisement.
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Red, White, and Blue Community Sponsorship
Packages
COMMUNITY CHARITY TICKET GIVEAWAY SPONSOR
700 per game
Sponsor receives 30 tickets to distribute to a
North Texas community charity of their choice
(valid for any home game). Sponsor receives 2 VIP
tickets, full page ad in game program,
autographed team photo, and website
advertisement.
NORTH TEXAS FRESH QUARTER SPONSOR
500 per game
Sponsor will receive PA announcements prior to
the start of their sponsored quarter. Sponsor
also receives 2 VIP tickets, full page ad in game
program, and website advertisement.
COMMUNITY COUPON BOOK SPONSOR
500
A great, affordable way to promote your business
and support the team. Sponsor places coupon in
50,000 North Texas Fresh coupon books that are
distributed free to fans. Sponsor also receives
2 tickets to home game of choice, autographed
team photo, and website advertisement.
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• ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
• Customized Sponsorships Available
• Pre-Game Entertainment
• Post-Game Concerts
• Post-Game Autograph Session

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Support your North Texas Fresh! This coupon book
is loaded with fantastic savings on the things
you use everyday like dry cleaners, fast food,
retailers and much more! Support the Fresh and
your community.
North Texas Fresh
Over 5,000.00
In savings
COUPON BOOK
A great, affordable way to promote your business
and support the team. Sponsor places coupon in
50,000 North Texas Fresh coupon books that are
distributed free to fans. Sponsor receives 2
tickets to home game of choice, autographed team
photo, and website advertisement for only 500.