Falcons Hockey Association

We invite you to learn more…

DONATION LEVELS:
$1 - $99 Donor
$100 Family
$250 Team Sponsor
$500 Bronze
$1,000 Silver
$2,500 Gold
$5,000 Platinum

HISTORY:
• Celebrating 40 years of youth hockey success in 2007-08.
• Inaugural season began in1967 with a twelve-member team.
• Over 35 teams are expected to compete in the 2007-08 season.

The FHA is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization striving to cover league expenses and offer competitive youth hockey at an affordable price.

MEMBERSHIP BASE:
• Over 360 families
• Over 450 players
• FHA members reside in over 24 neighboring North Shore communities.

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE:
• Falcons travel players compete in tournaments in Canada and over eight states in America, including Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Rhode Island and Tennessee.

NATIONAL EXPOSURE:
• The Falcons draw travel players to its annual Turkey Time Tournament from Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Colorado and Texas.

TEAM SUCCESSES: 2006-2007 Blackhawk Cup State Champions
• Peewee CSDHL
• U12 Girls
• U16 Girls
• Mite A

TEAM ACTIVITY:
• Over 2500 hours of annual ice sessions purchased
• Over 1200 practices
• Over 700 home games
• Over 300 away games

HOME ICE ARENA and OFF-ICE ACTIVITY:
• Centennial Ice Arena in Highland Park, Illinois
• Hot Shot Ice Arena in Lake Bluff, Illinois
• Lake Forest College – Alumni Memorial Arena in Lake Forest, Illinois
• Lake Forest Academy – MacKenzie Ice Arena in Lake Forest, Illinois
• Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Acceleration Illinois Off-Ice Training Center in Vernon Hills, Illinois

WHY DO THE FALCONS NEED SPONSOR MONEY?
• The cost to play hockey is financially prohibitive for most families.
• Ice rental fees are astronomical - an additional cost relative to other youth sports.
• Retention of top-quality hockey professionals is key to success.
• Player equipment is expensive.
• Off-ice training center conditioning is necessary to remain competitive on-ice.

HOW IS SPONSOR MONEY USED?
• All donations are used to cover league expenses.
• All donations support the Falcons Hockey Association’s goal to remain a leader in youth hockey.
• All donations preserve FHA’s heritage, provide current programming and secure future success.

WHAT TYPES OF ADVERTISEMENT MEDIA ARE AVAILABLE?
• Zamboni
• Dasher Boards
• In-Ice
• Website w/Hot Links
• Sponsor Boards
• Power Point Screens
• And more….for further information, please contact Suzanne Valentine by phone, 847.778.1019 or by email fundraising@falconshockey.org

HOW ELSE WILL MY CONTRIBUTION BE RECOGNIZED?
• Falcons’ members prioritize sponsors when purchasing goods and services.
• Recognition on FHA’s website as an annual sponsor.

WHY SHOULD I HELP THE FALCONS SUCCEED?
• With your financial support… the Falcons will achieve its mission – to conduct youth hockey programs of unequaled quality, that provide a fun and exciting experience for skaters and their families, in an environment that promotes competition, sportsmanship and teamwork, and that have a positive lasting impact upon the development of the participants as hockey players, individuals, and members of our community.

Thank you very much for your time, consideration and continued support.

Thank you in advance for your support,

Falcons Hockey Association

Falcons Hockey Association (FHA) is seeking eighteen local companies to sponsor our House League teams this season. The cost is $500 per team, which includes jersey labeling and a commemorative plaque. Sponsoring a team (or two!) is a wonderful way to help defray the costs for families. Our generous sponsors not only help keep costs down, but the funds collected ensure maximum ice time. It is also a fantastic way to become an integral part of Falcons Hockey. You can make a difference!

If your company or someone you know is interested, please contact me at
schulz@falconshockey.org. Requests to sponsor a specific team will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Be nice, put a kid on ice,

Liz Schulz