Thank you for your interest in being a Gotham Girls Roller Derby sponsor for the 2008 season.

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1 Dear Rller Derby Fan and Ptential Partner, Thank yu fr yur interest in being a Gtham Girls Rller Derby spnsr fr the 2008 seasn. Rller derby s ppularity cntinues t explde arund the cuntry, and Gtham Girls are at the frefrnt f the mvement. Help the Gtham Girls cntinue t develp the fastest and mst exciting cntact sprt fr wmen a new seasn, a new missin We are excited t annunce that in January 2008, Gtham Girls Rller Derby re-incrprated as a nt-fr-prfit business. We anticipate achieving federal recgnitin as a 501(c)3 charity by yearend, making cash and in-kind 2008 dnatins t GGRD tax-deductable. Dnatins t the league thus help t further ur missin: t revive the American-brn pastime f rller derby fr a mdern and diverse audience. Our 2008 buting seasn includes a number f exciting spnsrship pprtunities t reach ur unique fan base while supprting ne f the fastest-grwing sprts in America. Nine New Yrk buts in 2008 The league has scheduled nine hme buts frm April t Octber, each sure t pack the huse. The skaters will cmpete n eight dates at the Hunter Cllege Sprtsplex at 68 th & Lexingtn Ave in Manhattan (capacity appx. 1100) frm May t Octber, plus an additinal April 19 all-star but in dwntwn Brklyn at Lng Island University s Paramunt Theater (capacity appx. 1300). GGRD is eager t wrk with spnsrs t intrduce ur fan base t ur partners businesses. Spnsrs are welcme t present pre-but giveaways, but signage, seasn prgram advertisements, prduct samples, halftime prmtins, after-party prmtins, and rtating imagery n the prjected electrnic screbard (a new prmtinal feature planned fr 2008). Events, parties, and ceremnies The skaters and ur fans lve t party! Each but after-party rages int the mrning hurs. Afterparty spnsrs can feed a hungry mb f fans as they mingle and drink with their favrite skaters. Aside frm the after-parties, there are three majr fund raising parties planned fr 2008: The DerbyTaunt Ball, where rkie skaters are intrduced t the fans and assigned t teams (scheduled fr April 13 at Suthpaw in Park Slpe, Brklyn) The annual summer rftp party fr skaters, fans, and supprters The end-f-seasn Awards Banquet Beynd these majr shin-digs, there are additinal pprtunities t supprt the league and reach ur fan base via ur highly trafficked web site, ur many public appearances (including city parades, mvie premieres, fashin shws, and live music perfrmances), r in ur regular annuncements t ur large fan list (with 2,000+ active subscribers).

2 Wh are the Gtham fans? Gtham Girls Rller Derby fans are yuthful, dynamic, hip, intelligent, and fiercely lyal New Yrkers with dispsable incme and an appetite fr all the excitement the city has t ffer. Results f GGRD s 2006 web survey f ur but-attending fans (appx 550 respnses): 60% age bracket 70% are single 35% live in Brklyn, 30% live in Manhattan 30% reprt incme ver $65,000/yr 60% female / 40% male 35% attend GGRD public ther than buts 85% claim t eat at restaurants all the time r regularly 64% claim t g t bars regularly r all the time 94% spend 1 r mre hurs per day n the internet Hw t partner up? 2008 Prgram Advertisement DEADLINE APPROACHING! Gtham Girls Rller Derby is finalizing placement f advertisements in ur 2008 seasn buting prgram. Please review the 2008 Suvenir Prgram Advertisement materials which fllw, utlining rates and deadlines fr the mst ppular spnsrship ffering. The annual prgram is a ppular suvenir available t all fans thrughut the seasn (and als ppular with derby fans arund the cuntry as an n-line merchandise item). Prgram advertisements may be reserved as a separate spnsrship investment, r they may be included as part f the partnership benefits f a full spnsrship package. The prductin deadline (March 30) is quickly appraching; mve fast t secure yur spt! 2008 Seasn Spnsrship Packages The Gtham Girls are expanding ur Spnsrship fferings in 2008, creating mre innvative ways fr spnsrs t activate their investment and create lasting quality impressins with Gtham s fans. Details n the fllwing pages utline benefits f frmal partnership at a variety f levels f financial cmmitment. Seasn spnsrs are entitled t 2008 prgram ads based n their spnsrship level (in additin t ther partnership benefits), if spnsrships can be secured prir t the March 30 prductin deadline. Partnering with ur league will nt nly bring yur message t a great receptive audience, but demnstrates yur supprt f wmen's athletics and Gtham s innvative grass-rts apprach t sprts entertainment. Hugs & Slugs, Ani Dispanc, #32 Flavrs (Brklyn Bmbshells) Spnsrship Chair, Gtham Girls Rller Derby cell: christine_varg@htmail.cm

3 Gtham Girls Rller Derby - Seasn Suvenir Prgram The but prgram: glssy heavy-stck full-clr pages abut Gtham teams and skaters, the game f rller derby, previus seasn highlights, award winners, and featured spnsrs. The 8 1/2 x 11 full-clr prgram will intrduce the 2008 seasn and highlight essential infrmatin abut the histry f GGRD. The seasn prgram is prfessinally prduced by ur design department, and it s sld at a lw rate t ur fans n-line and at all live buts and. GGRD plans t print 1500 t sell thrughut 2008, mirrring the high demand fr the 2007 prgram. Features will include fun facts abut all ur players, including ur 2008 rkies, exclusive phts f ur 4 lcal teams and the travel team, referee and jeerleader pages, fascinating stats, explanatins f rules and penalties, phts f GGRD, merchandise rder frms, spnsr features, shut-uts t ur favrite charities, end f seasn hnrs, and previus seasn recaps. It s ne stp fr all things GGRD!

4 GGRD can t make this prgram happen withut spnsr supprt. If yu advertised with us in 2007, yu can purchase a new ad fr a discunted renewal rate. Materials submissin deadline is March 30 th Ad Rates and Dimensins: Descriptin Dimensin (inches)* With Bleed Stand- Alne Rate* Back Cver (1) 8.5 x 11 Add.125 t h x w $1500 Already Reserved! Frnt Inside, Back 8.5 x 11 Add.125 t h x w $1200 Inside (2) Full Page Interir 8.5 x 11 Add.125 t h x w $1000 $800 Half Page 8.5 x 5.5 Add.125 t h x w $500 $400 Quarter Page 4.25 x 5.5 Add.125 t h x w $250 $200 Eighth Page hrizntal 4.25 x 2.75 Add.125 t h x w $125 $100 Eighth Page vertical x 5.5 Add.125 t h x w $125 $ Renewal (20% discunt) The live sectin f the ad shuld be kept 1/4 inch frm the edge (withut bleed) t insure cntent visibility. * Nte that ad space may be reserved as a stand-alne purchase, r may be included as part f a larger cmplete spnsrship package, as described in the 2008 Spnsrship Package descriptins. Frnt r Back inside cver: Included as part f Diamnd f the Derby package Full page interir: Included as part f Platinum package Half page: Included as part f Gld package Quarter page: Included as part f Silver package Eighth page: Included as part f Brnze and All-Skate packages. Artwrk Submissin Instructins: Yur ad must be in JPEG r TIFF frmat and a minimum f 300 dpi. GGRD s art department can assist with layut questins r wrk with yu t put tgether an attractive ad design (extra design fees may apply). cntent and design questins t creative@gthamgirlsrllerderby.cm. Please include yur name, business name, address, address, and phne number. Payment by Check: payable t Gtham Girls Rller Derby: P.O. Bx 226, New Yrk, NY, Payment via Paypal: send payment t paypal@gthamgirlsrllerderby.cm with subject heading 2008 Official Guide Advertisement. Please include yur name, address, address, and phne number in all crrespndence.

5 2008 Spnsrship Packages There are many avenues fr creative and memrable prmtin f yur Gtham Girls Rller Derby partnership at derby buts and. As examples, a spnsrsing partner culd market t GGRD fans via: - Presenting spnsrship ( Manhattan vs. Brnx, presented by the Acme Widget Cmpany ). - Signage at buts - Spnsrship f individual prmtinal but psters - Spnsrship f full seasn schedules (fridge magnets, pstcards) - Giveaways f samples fr fans as they enter the buting arena - Gift certificates, samples r cupns in V.I.P. bags fr tp-tier ticket hlders - Spnsrship per-but statistical hand-uts (GGRD supplements the full seasn prgram with an additinal page f statistical gdies, after-party annuncements, and late-breaking news, custmized per but) - On-track decals - On-unifrm patches - But and event raffles - Spnsrship f league updates ed t fan distributin list (2,000+) - Red Carpet Runway Paparazzi Pht Op spnsr at public - Fd/beverage supply at and at GGRD s practice warehuse fr skater snacking - Jintly branded merchandise - Halftime prmtins - Pre-game vide presentatin spnsrship and screbard presentatin spnsrship (These are new but entertainment features planned fr 2008) - Vide prductin spnsrship f but prgramming fr internet r cable bradcast GGRD has packged cmmn and ppular ptins and benefits t create a several levels f spnsr supprt based n financial cmmitment: Packages at $2500 and abve can be creatively custmized t tailr the impressin yur business wants t create at ur. DIAMOND f the DERBY SPONSOR - $10,000 A Diamnd f the Derby spnsr can expect the fllwing partnership benefits: Categry exclusive Gld spnsr; Victry Lap annuncement + press release Tp level lg placement n all paper- printed materials Full-page inside cver ad in 2008 Suvenir Prgram (subject t availability) Trackside signage with cmpany lg fr all 2008 hme games Special annuncer mentins at each but Exclusive prduct categry spnsrship rights Tw c-hsted special Prduct endrsement by GGRD players (subject t availability f players) Prmtinal lg n but flyers and psters GGRD Hmepage Featured Spnsr lg and article with mst-frequent cycling Triple Sized lg and link n GGRD website in tp-level Diamnd f the Derby sectin Trackside VIP seating fr 4 OR 8 General Admissin seats fr all seasn buts Prmtinal fferings at all seasn buts Fur Gtham Girls Rller Derby T-shirts AND $75 gift certificate fr GGRD merchandise Tp tier spnsr display f yur cmpany lg n Champinship but prmtinal material Free admissin t end-f-year GGRD Awards Ceremny Crprate-Level GGRD Membership accunt fr discunts n tickets, merchandise, and

6 PLATINUM SEASON SPONSOR - $7,500 A Platinum spnsr can expect the fllwing partnership benefits: Trackside signage with cmpany lg fr all 2008 hme games Prmtinal lg n but flyers and psters Full page ad in 2008 Suvenir prgram (subject t availability) Annuncer mentins at each but One custmized c-hsted special event GGRD Hmepage Featured Spnsr lg and article with frequent cycling Duble Sized lg and link n GGRD website in Platinum sectin Trackside VIP seating fr 3 OR 6 General Admissin seats fr the seasn Prmtinal lg n but flyers and psters Prmtinal fferings at five seasn buts (nn-ggrd staffed, subject t venue apprval) Tw Gtham Girls Rller Derby T-shirts AND $55 Gift Certificate fr GGRD merchandise Tp tier spnsr display f yur cmpany lg n Champinship but prmtinal material Free admissin t end-f-year GGRD Awards Ceremny Crprate-Level GGRD Membership accunt fr discunts n tickets, merchandise, and GOLD SEASON SPONSOR - $5,000 A Gld spnsr can expect the fllwing partnership benefits: Trackside signage (spnsr-supplied) fr all 2008 hme games Half page ad in 2008 Suvenir prgram (subject t availability) Annuncer mentins at each but C-hst ne event with GGRD (f ur chsing) GGRD Hmepage Featured Spnsr lg and article with frequent cycling Lg and link n GGRD website in Gld sectin Trackside VIP seating fr 2 OR 4 General Admissin seats fr the seasn Prmtinal fferings at 1-2 buts (nn-ggrd staffed, subject t venue apprval) Prmtinal lg n but flyers and psters Tw Gtham Girls Rller Derby T-shirts AND $45 Gift Certificate fr GGRD merchandise Tp tier spnsr display f yur cmpany lg n Champinship but prmtinal material. Free admissin t end-f-year GGRD Awards Ceremny Crprate-Level GGRD Membership accunt fr discunts n tickets, merchandise, and

7 SILVER SEASON SPONSOR - $2,500 A Silver spnsr can expect the fllwing partnership benefits: Spnsr-supplied trackside signage fr remaining seasn games (3 x 5 banner r smaller) Quarter page ad in 2008 Suvenir Clr prgram (subject t availability) Utilize GGRD marketing resurces t prmte ne (1) f yur wn GGRD Hmepage Featured Spnsr lg and article with frequent cycling. Lg and link n GGRD website in Silver sectin Trackside VIP seating fr 1 OR 2 General Admissin seats fr the remainder f the seasn Negtiable prmtinal fferings at 1 but (nn-ggrd staffed, subject t venue apprval) Cmpany lg n Champinship but prmtinal material Free admissin t end-f-year GGRD Awards Ceremny 1 Gtham Girls Rller Derby T-Shirt AND $25 Gift Certificate fr GGRD merchandise Crprate-Level GGRD Membership accunt fr discunts n tickets, merchandise, and BRONZE SEASON SPONSOR - $1000 A Brnze spnsr can expect the fllwing partnership benefits: Secndary lcatin spnsr-supplied signage psted fr remaining seasn games (3 x 5 banner r smaller) 1/8 page ad in 2008 Suvenir Clr prgram (subject t availability) GGRD Hmepage Featured Spnsr lg and article with semi-frequent cycling. Lg and link n GGRD website in Brnze sectin 2 General Admissin seats fr the seasn Cmpany lg n Champinship but prmtinal material Free admissin t end-f-year GGRD Awards Ceremny 1 Gtham Girls Rller Derby T-Shirt AND $25 Gift Certificate fr GGRD merchandise Crprate-Level GGRD Membership accunt fr discunts n tickets, merchandise, and ALL-SKATE SPONSOR - $500 An All-Skate spnsr can expect the fllwing partnership benefits: Secndary lcatin spnsr-supplied signage psted fr remaining seasn games (3 x 5 banner r smaller) Lg and link n GGRD website in All Skate sectin 1/8 page ad in 2008 Seasn clr but prgram (subject t availability) 1 Gtham Girls Rller Derby T-Shirt AND $15 Gift Certificate fr GGRD merchandise Free admissin t end-f-year GGRD Awards Ceremny 2 General Admissin tickets r 1 VIP ticket fr 3 buts Crprate-Level GGRD Membership accunt fr discunts n tickets, merchandise, and

8 A la Carte Packages: Per-item prices fr all spnsr benefits listed in packages can be negtiated. Crprate and Individual memberships are als available fr separate purchase. In-Kind and trade prpsals are always f interest t GGRD; please frward a descriptin and estimated value f any barter prpsals. PLEASE NOTE: All spnsrship elements at buts, including trackside signage and annuncer mentins, may be subject t venue apprval. (Fr example, bth Hunter Cllege and Lng Island University frbid alchl r tbacc related signage at their venues.) PAYMENT AND CONTACT INFORMATION: yur individual GGRD spnsrship cntact, r write t the general spnsrships@gthamgirlsrllerderby.cm address with questins r inspiratins fr additinal partnership pprtunities. Payments by check shuld be made ut t: Gtham Girls Rller Derby. P.O. Bx 226 New Yrk, NY Alternatively, send payment t paypal@gthamgirlsrllerderby.cm (include subject: 2008 Spnsr. ) In all cmmunicatin, please include yur cntact name, cmpany name, mailing address, phne number, address, and spnsrship level f interest r prgram ad size reservatin.