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 had more than 25,000 fans attend their games. Additionally, Sims Legion Park is the home to more than 100 events each year including high school, college, American Legion and USSSA baseball.
 
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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.

 

Sponsorship Packages

One of the best ways to get involved with the Grizzlies this summer is with one of our sponsorship package deals.  With our packages your company can advertise with signage, program ads, website ads and receive season tickets and much more.  By taking advantage of our package deals your company saves considerably from our list prices.

 

GOLD CLUB

 

8x16’ Outfield Fence Sign

Entrance Banner (Grandstand Sign)

Inside Cover Ad in Program

Website Link and Ad

6 Season Tickets (Box Seats)

2 PA Announcements per game

 

SILVER CLUB

 

Entrance Banner (Grandstand Sign)

Full Page Ad in Program

Insert Ad in Program

Website Link and Ad

4 Season Tickets (Box Seats)

2 PA Announcements per game

 

 

BRONZE CLUB

 

Baseball Sign     

½ Page Ad in Program

2 Season Tickets (Box Seats)

1 PA Announcement per game

   
   
Ballpark Signage

 

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 100 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.

 

Baseball Sign

This unique advertising option allows you to put your message right in front of the fans. These 3’ circular signs come complete with red seams and your company logo, and are placed on either bleacher by the main gate or main concession stand. A sure fire attention getter!

 

Starting Lineups and Standings Boards

These 3’x4’ signs are great for promoting your business each night.  These boards contain up to date CPL standings and both teams’ starting lineups for the night.  Placed at the main gate, these signs cannot be missed as fans enter the park.

 

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 70,000 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.

 

Specialty Advertising

 A proven way to ensure fans will remember your company first when it comes to baseball in Gaston County.  Specialty advertisements include additional exposure through nightly PA announcements and local media.                                                                                                                                                     
  • Souvenir Beer Cups                          
  • Mascot                                    
  • Fireworks
  • Bat Boy/Girl                                            
  • Speed Pitch                                            
  • Ticket Backs                                        
  • K-Man 
  • Website Ad & Link   

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

 

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                  

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 ever half-inning when a foul ball leaves the field of play.  By sponsoring a foul ball giveaway your company allows fans to keep the souvenir balls.

 

1 Game (20+ PA Announcements)                                 

1 Inning or 5 PA Announcements                   

 

 

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

 

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 50 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.