Tempe Diablos
College Tennis Invitational
Title Sponsor:
The Tempe Diablos and Arizona State University Men’s Tennis have partnered to create the Diablos College Tennis Invitational. This series consists of two three-day tournaments at Kiwanis Tennis Center in Tempe Arizona, featuring eight elite men’s college tennis teams from throughout the country in early and late spring. Arizona State University Men’s Tennis team will be the series host and will participate in each tournament. During each tournament the teams will play a round robin to decide champion.
THE HOSTS
ASU Tennis and The Tempe Diablos have partnered to deliver what is expected to be two of the best tennis tournaments in all of the NCAA. This outstanding partnership combines ASU Tennis’ national prestige with the Tempe Diablos deep civic and charitable involvement to create a strong and prestigious tournament host team. The hosts are proud to bring these tournaments to Tempe and look to build a college tournament powerhouse that will be a “must-attend” annual event for both local and national tennis fans for years to come.
THE CAUSE
Proceeds from the events will go directly to Tempe Diablos Charities, the preeminent civic organization for the stewardship of impactful programs benefiting youth, and education in the Tempe community.
FEBRUARY 24-26
MARCH 10-12
SPONSORS
Title Sponsor:
Center Court Sponsor:
Friends of Diablos Sponsors:
THE EVENTS
A series of two separate highly rated college tennis tournaments, proudly hosted by The Tempe Diablos and ASU Tennis, taking place at the beautiful Kiwanis Park Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona. Both of the tournaments making up this series will be an exceedingly competitive round-robin event taking place over three days (Friday to Sunday). The tournaments are expected to be among the best in the country.
THE FAN EXPERIENCE
The Diablos Tennis Invitational will be a thrilling, high-level event that will provide an exciting tennis experience to fans of all ages and tennis knowledge. The style and degree of tennis at the college level is fast-paced, and energetic. The team component provides an unmatched environment in sports where the players and fans vigorously root on their players. Further, the proximity of the players to the fans at Kiwanis Tennis Center is outstanding. Food and beverage will be excellent, with a variety of local restaurant operators and food trucks on hand to provide a diverse range of delicious & tempting local fare. Given the excellent venue, the fan proximity to the action and the outstanding spring weather in Tempe, the experience is one that fans will want to repeat year after year. Moreover, with limited tennis options in Metro Phoenix, the tournament will deliver an experience that is under supplied and much needed in our community.
THE VENUE
Kiwanis Tennis Center, located in Tempe’s beautiful 125-acre Kiwanis Park features 15 state-of-the-art lighted courts and is home to numerous local, regional and national tennis events. With excellent spectator viewing locations and exceptional proximity to the action, including the ability to walk between courts, the fan experience is outstanding. Located in the heart of Tempe as well as the entire Valley of the Sun, the venue is easily accessible to a broad range of Metro Phoenix.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsorship: $10,000
- Naming rights for both tournaments
- Company name and Logo on all tournament marketing material
- Inclusion in press releases and event media coverage
- Signage with Company Name and/or Logo prominently displayed at event entry
- 100 Tournament tickets per day
- Possibility to have a private corporate or “friends & family” event and/or tennis clinic with two of the players.
- Possibility to have a corporate or “friends & family” meet & greet with coaches and/or players.
- Marketing exposure through all marketing efforts including social media, traditional media, press releases, tennis clubs, alumni groups, etc.
Center Court Sponsor: $3,000
- Prominent exclusive corporate signage on Stadium Court
- Company name and Logo on all tournament marketing material
- Possibility to have a corporate or “friends & family” meet & greet with coaches and/or players.
- 40 Tournament tickets each day
- Corporate brand marketing materials
Friend of Diablos Sponsor: $300
- Signage on all courts (excluding Stadium Court)
- 10 Tournament tickets each day
- Website presence