Castle Crocs Swim Team

1. Castle Crocs Swim Team Sponsorship Request Information

2. Castle Crocs Overview • Created in 2006 by a group of CPN homeowners with the overall goal of fostering a community through swimming. • The team has grown each year from a start of 100 swimmers in 2006 to approx 210 for 2010 • We have families from 17 HOAs within the City of Castle Pines North. • Swimmers between the ages of 5-18 yrs are eligible provided they live in CPN and can swim the length of the pool • Fees are nominal and are currently $100-$125 for the 8 week program. This includes daily practices, 5 dual meets plus prelims and championships as well as socials, coaches gifts, awards and trophies- everything except your swimsuit and cap! • The Crocs are part of the Mountain Hi Swim League (MHSL) and operate as a summer program between late May and the end of July. • We are run by parent volunteers; each family’s participation is mandatory to be a member of the team. • Coaches are hired and are paid a nominal salary. • We practice and hold meets at CPN II and HOA#2 pools.

3. Our Mission Within the Castle Pines North Community, provide a healthy recreational experience that promotes child and swimmer development in a fun and positive way. We strive to make the experience family friendly, convenient and affordable for all members.

4. Castle Crocs and the CPN Community Our goal is to provide a positive, recreational opportunity for our children and their families, when partnering with local businesses the whole community benefits. An active, thriving community always enhances home values.  Positively directing children's activities within their own neighborhood helps develops a sense of pride and value for their community. Alliances with our local businesses • Daz Bog & Little Italy Pizzeria, just to name a few, and we would love support from more area businesses for 2011. Most of all, there is a sense of community across the various HOA’s where both kids and parents can come together and get to know one another and support those that support us.

5. We Represent 17 HOAs within CPN2009 Roster Count as of 8/1/09

6. How can Sponsors help? Our sponsor are tremendously important to our goal of keeping the program affordable for our families. Without sponsors we could not fund items to help us grow and excel. • Items Needed for the 2011 season: • Back Stroke flags and poles for CPNII • Clerk of Course number board • Shade tents • Heating benches • Awards/Recognition items for swimmers • Automated website updates

7. The Castle Crocs wants you to increase your business by supporting us…..As a sponsor you are able to place promotional items, coupons and ads on the sponsor section of our website. Crocs families visit this website several times a week for information regarding meet results, practices and other events.

8. Castle Crocs Annual RaffleOur annual raffle is a fun event that takes place during one of our home swim meets. Crocs swimmers and families as well as our opposing team, love the various items we raffle off and the excitement that surrounds the event.If you are also interested in donating to our raffle please contact: Tricia Wackerly, 303-854-8941 or triciawackerly@comcast.net

9. Recognition of Sponsorship Possibilities • Castle Croc web site & communications • Swim Meet Banner that is displayed at all swim meets and Castle Crocs events. • Heat Sheets distributed at swim meets • Articles in the Connection

10. How can You Help? With our goal of keeping the program affordable for our families, we look to sponsors to help each season: • Gold Sponsorship ($450 or same value in product donated) You receive the following benefits: * Your Business Logo advertised on our webpage for the entire season * Your Business Logo displayed on our banner at all meets * Your Business Logo displayed on our team t-shirts. * Your quarter page advertisement printed on our home meet programs sold to both our team and visiting families * Your promotional material distributed once during the season to our families * Recognition in team communications and Connection articles • Silver Sponsorship ($250 or same value in product donated) You receive the following benefits: * Your Business Logo advertised on our webpage for the entire season * Your Business Logo displayed on our banner at all meets * Recognition in team communications and Connection articles • Bronze Sponsorship (any donation amount or product) You receive the following benefits: * Recognition in team communications and Connection articles

11. Castle Crocs Swim Teamwww.castlecrocs.com Sponsorship Form Company/ Individual Name:________________________________________________ Nature of Business:______________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ Main Contact:_______________________ Telephone:__________________________ E-mail Address:_________________________________________________________ Website:_______________________________________________________________ Specific Requirements:___________________________________________________ Sponsorship Package (please check): • Gold Sponsorship Make Checks payable to: Castle Crocs • Silver Sponsorship * Receipt available upon request • Bronze Sponsorship * Consult Tax Advisor regarding if donation may be tax deductible Questions or concerns, please contact Tricia Wackerly @ 303-854-8941 or triciawackerly@comcast.net

12. Thank You for your Time! • Additional information • Tricia Wackerly- 303-854-8941 triciawackerly@comcast.net • www.castlecrocs.com