NBA's Washington Wizards and the WNBA's Washington Mystics, The 2011 Elite Showcase Basketball Classic (ESBC) has taken a major step toward delivering top-quality boys and girls high school basketball to our nation's capital. VA Elite Hoops has partnership with the NBA's Washington Wizards and the WNBA's Washington Mystics, and will be hosting the event at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, March 20, 2011.

The Verizon Center, a 20,000-seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Chinatown in downtown Washington, D.C., was ranked as the 10th-highest grossing venue of the past decade by Billboard magazine, and is home to the NBA's Washington  Wizards, the NHL's Washington Capitals, the WNBA's Washington Mystics and the NCAA's Georgetown Hoyas Men's Basketball team. 

The Verizon Center is the heart of a $6.2 billion redevelopment project that began 12 years ago with the vision of Abe and Irene Pollin when the arena opened. The surrounding neighborhood has grown with new restaurants, condominiums and businesses that profit from an average of 220 events (concerts, family shows and world class tournaments) that fill the arena on an annual basis.  High School and AAU coaches are encouraged to nominate players for consideration. 

Nike Basketball, The Elite Showcase Basketball Classic (ESBC) has made another major accomplishment announcing that Nike Basketball is the official apparel sponsor of the 2011 Elite Showcase Basketball Classic. Nike Basketball is well renowned for it's storied history, professional organization, and rich international presences and traditions in many areas of armature and professional sports.  

How to Become a ESBC SPONSOR or PARTNERS

BECOME A SPONSOR: As a sponsor of the Elite Showcase Basketball Classic (ESBC) you will have an opportunity to increase your brand visibility and recognition with an extremely targeted group of sports fans, business owners, educators, aau coaches, high school coaches,  media outlet and others who are activity seeking opportunities to grow and expand their brand products and services.

For each of our events we offer various types of print and electronic sponsorship opportunities, which allow you to select what best, fit your company’s marketing strategy. Once you decide on a sponsorship package, we will work to ensure that you receive maximum value for your investment.  

• PLATINUM GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE SPONSORSHIPS

• ESBC SOCIAL MIXER - "CHAMPIONS GALA"

• PARTICIPATING SPONSORSHIP (MEDIA GUIDE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) 

Advertising Opportunities

Major Patron (Gold, Silver and Bronze)

• Full page ad (choice of location)

• Minimum of 3 tickets to Champions Gala

• (NBA) Wizards vs New Jersey Nets Tickets and Elite Showcase Basketball Classic (ESBC) tickets

• Display table at the Verizon Center during the Elite Showcase Basketball Classic (ESBC)

• Internet and Print Marketing opportunities

• On-Air mention of your business 47 times per week through out the day (Mon - Sun)

• Digital marketing opportunities

Please contact Thomas Gadson (703) 725-4878 or tgadson@vaelitehoops.com for major Parton opportunities. 

	Print and Electronic Advertising Opportunities
	Full page ad
	2 Wizards Tickets 6 VIP Elite Showcase Basketball Classic passes Display tables at the Verizon Center for the ESBC game 3 tickets to Champions Gala Website banners displays (Static) Email Marketing Campaign Inclusion
	Half page ad
	3 VIP Elite Showcase Basketball Classic passes 2 tickets to Champions Gala Website banners displays (Inclusion with others) Email Marketing Campaign Inclusion
	Quarter page ad
	2 VIP Elite Showcase Basketball Classic passes 1 tickets to Champions Gala Website banners displays (Inclusion with others)
	Business card ad
	1 VIP Elite Showcase Basketball Classic passes