Sponsors sought for sold-out pickleball tournament

The Ocean Pines Pickleball Club is seeking sponsors for the 2021 Summer Classic Pickleball Tournament, scheduled June 12-13 at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center. 
 
The event drew more than 180 competition players from 15 states in 2018 and 2019. Registration this year is already full, with 200 players from multiple states set to take part. 
 
“This year we are expecting even more players and more excitement,” tournament organizer Chris Shook said. 
 
Shook said the Pickleball Club is increasing the number of sponsorships this year, to allow more local companies to have a presence during the tournament. 
 
Sponsorship levels and benefits are as follows: 
 
Gold Tournament Sponsor, $500

• Large banner advertising for one year; primary locations at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center 
• Courtside banner advertising for one year; eight banners with gold sponsors at eight courtside locations 
• The option for a company information table at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center on June 12-13 
• Exclusive sponsorship in business category 
• Sponsorship listed, with a link to company’s website on the Pickleball Den reservation app 
• Banner advertising on the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club website 
• Sponsorship listed and a link to company’s website for 12 weeks in the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club newsletter 
• Public appreciation announcements during the tournament weekend 
• Press exposure as a sponsor in Ocean Pines Pickleball Club news releases 
• Community goodwill 

Silver Tournament Sponsor, $250

• Large banner advertising for one year; primary locations at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center 
• Banner advertising on the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club website 
• Sponsorship listed and a link to company’s website for 12 weeks in the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club newsletter 
• Public appreciation announcements during the tournament weekend 
• Press exposure as a sponsor in Ocean Pines Pickleball Club news releases 
• Community goodwill 

“Pickleball is now the fastest growing sport in the U.S. and lends itself perfectly to our local demographics,” Shook said. “We expect many more years of growth in our tournament and in our sport. Please consider teaming up with the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club for this tournament event.”
 
To secure a sponsorship, make a $500 or $250 check out to the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club, and mail it to Treasurer Ron Kurtz, 1-B Canvasback Court, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. Sponsorships will be accepted through Monday, May 24.
 
For questions or more information, contact Kurtz at [email protected].