The Gastonia Grizzlies would not exist without the tremendous support of our corporate sponsors.  As a marketing partner with the Grizzlies, your company will team up with a great organization in the community and be involved with a growing fan base.  The Grizzlies play their home games at historic Sims Legion Park. This past season the Grizzlies broke the all time attendance record. Additionally, Sims Legion Park is the home to more than 150 events each year including high school, college, American Legion and USSSA baseball.

   

Grizzlies Break Attendance Record in 2009!

  • Broke Franchise Attendance Record with 39,296 fans
  • Highest average attendance with 1,637 fans per game
  • Broke single game record on August 4, 2009 with 3,788 fans
   

The Grizzlies offer numerous ways for your company to get involved this upcoming season.  We pride ourselves in finding exciting ways to promote your company while providing the fans with a fun and exciting atmosphere.  With signage, program advertising, promotional giveaways, website advertisement and our popular on-field promotions, the Grizzlies can provide your company what it needs to achieve its goals.

We hope you can join the numerous local companies that are proud to be a part of the Gastonia Grizzlies team.

 

 


   

Ballpark Signage

  • 8x16 Outfield Wall Billboard
  • 4x10 Outfield Fence Sign
  • 4x20 Outfield Fence Sign
  • 3x10 Foul Line Sign
  • 3x20 Foul Line Sign
  • 8x16 Beer Garden Sign
  • 4x8 Entrance Sign
  • 4x8 Dunk Tank Sign
  • 4x8 Concourse Sign
  • 4x20 Dugout Sign
   

Get your messages out to over tens of thousands of loyal fans this season with a billboard at Buddy Lewis Field at Sims Legion Park.  Everyone will see your message in attendance, which includes over 150 events held year round.

 

Our graphic design team will create a customized sign to fit your specifications.  Your sign will be seen in local newspaper and television coverage of Grizzlies games.

 

Have an idea for additional signage placement? Tell the Grizzlies and we will make it happen no matter if it is the beer garden, the dugout roofs, or the field itself; we can do it.  Prices will vary.

 

Program Advertising

The Souvenir Programs and Inserts are filled with updated statistics, rosters and upcoming events. The program, a great souvenir item and a great place for autographs, is a must for every fan on game night. In addition the program is given out during the off-season at different community events and business meetings.

 

Pocket Schedule

The number one reference tool in baseball, the Grizzlies will produce and distribute over 40,000 pocket schedules throughout Gaston County in restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, as well as other businesses. Sponsors are featured on their own full-color panel.

 

Promotions

On-Field Promotions

One of the best ways to gain name awareness all season long at the ballpark is by sponsoring an in-game promotion.  Thousands of fans will witness your promotion as it occurs on the field in front of a captive audience.  Choose from the examples below, or we will create a custom contest to highlight your business in a fun and creative way.

 

  • Dizzy Bat Race
  • Mascot Race
  • T-Shirt Toss
  • Dance Contest
  • Diamond Dash
   

Promotional Giveaways

Would you like our audience to think of your company every time they use a particular item? Give them a reason with a Grizzlies souvenir.  These souvenirs are made available to the first 500 fans entering the park on your night out.  Customize your giveaway with your company’s logo, slogan, picture, etc.

Suggested items include:

  • Replica Hats                                               
  • T-Shirts                                                         
  • Baseballs                                    
  • Thunder Stixx                                               
  • Team Photo                                 
  • Magnetic Schedules                            
 

Coupon Giveaways

Coupon Giveaway 1 Game              

Coupon Giveaway 2 Games            

Coupon Giveaway 3 Games            

  • Company picks the game they would like to give out coupons
  • Company supplies coupons and they will be given out as fans exit

* Our staff or representatives from your company can give out coupons

 

Foul Ball Giveaways

Baseball fans always wait to hear what sound will come from the PA system when a foul ball leaves Sims Legion Park.  Here’s your chance to have your company’s name and message read by our announcer as least once every half-inning when a foul ball leaves the field of play.

 

Game Sponsorship

You can host a great group outing, gain exposure for your business and support the community. 


Being a game sponsor includes: ceremonial first pitch and national anthem opportunities, public address announcements, ad in our program insert, tickets for friends, family, employees and customers. In addition, we will donate 100 tickets for the game you choose to a local charity in the name of your business.

 

Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?

Is there something you want to do with the Grizzlies that you don’t see listed here? No problem. Simply speak with one of our representatives to create a unique idea that best suits your company or organization.