Purchasing Department - University of Connecticut

Sponsorship Elements
“Husky Reach” program brings student-athletes to Manchester-based Verplanck
Elementary School throughout the year to foster an understanding of teamwork,
sportsmanship and the important of education. In addition, members of UConn’s
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) coordinate a number of activities
throughout the year to benefit those in need. These outreach efforts have included
annual book, toy and coat drives for underprivileged families in the local
community.
Nearly 1,000,000 fans come to UConn events annually. Ticketed sports are
football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and
men’s ice hockey.
UConn enjoys basketball television coverage that is second to none. In the 2011-12
academic year, every one of UConn’s combined 71 regular season and postseason
men’s and women’s basketball contests were televised either nationally, regionally
or locally.
‣ UConn’s loyal donors annually contribute to Husky successes. Since the formation
of the UConn Athletic Development Fund in 1978, more than $180 million has been
donated in to support the academic and athletic achievements of our UConn studentathletes.
This includes more than $110 million in the last ten years.
Corporate sponsors in the Division have the opportunity to have a sponsorship package which may
include, but is not limited to:
• Fixed, static signage
• Rotational scorer’s table and endline message center signage (basketball)
• In-game promotions
• Logo recognition of printed materials (schedule cards, posters, magnets, etc.)
• Game sponsorships
• Radio network spots
• Video board messages
• Public address announcements
• Hospitality
• Game tickets
Athletics Venues
On campus venues:
1. Harry A. Gampel Pavilion (men’s and women’s basketball) – capacity 10,167
2. Joseph J. Morrone Stadium (men’s and women’s soccer) – capacity 5,100
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