The Greatest Show In Sportfishing - JULY 14 - 17, 2021 - SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION - THE WHARF ORANGE BEACH, AL - Blue Marlin Grand ...

JULY 14 - 17, 2021
        THE WHARF • ORANGE BEACH, AL

       SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

The Greatest Show In Sportfishing

We invite you to be a part of the excitement of the Blue Marlin Grand Championship!

The Blue Marlin Grand Championship has earned a reputation among passionate tournament anglers as “The
Greatest Show in Sportfishing.” From the fantastic private parties to the high-energy weigh-ins, it’s an action-
packed week from start to finish. It all takes place at The Wharf Entertainment Complex in Orange Beach, Alabama.

We want you to be involved! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a wide range of potential customers as well
as existing clients in an environment that’s both relaxed and fun for all involved. The Blue Marlin Grand Championship
attracts the very highest caliber of tournament competitor as well as their captains and crews, plus thousands of
spectators and online viewers.

Known as “The Greatest Show in Sportfishing!”, no one offers you more exciting options or better value for your
marketing dollar than the Blue Marlin Grand Championship at The Wharf… At the same time, raising funds for St.
Jude Children’s Hospital and enjoying the biggest Party on the Coast! To date, over $140,000 has been raised for
St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
           Recognized as one of the most prestigious and innovative billfish festivals on the coast setting new
           standards in spectator attendance. The event is widely covered in all media and now a live, professionally-
           produced web show for the big weigh-ins will open the event to a global market.
           Hundreds of tournament participants and their families, your target market and current customers, attend
           the event each year.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
     PRESENTING - Call for availability and pricing
As a Presenting Sponsor of the BMGC, numerous opportunities are available to place your company name, logo and
products in front of thousands of “marine consumers, boating and outdoor enthusiasts & visiting tourists” through one
of many specific advertising avenues. Tournament to provide:
    ■ Presenting Sponsorship of the event “2021 Blue Marlin Grand Championship presented by…”. Logo of
       the event to incorporate the “presented by” with your logo. Recognition as Presenting in ALL marketing,
       advertising and PR efforts.
    ■ 15 x 30 Premium location booth space located at The Wharf to showcase your product/service (you provide
       tent – ok to use company logoed display)
    ■ Up to a 60 sec commercial (provided by you) to be shown on JumboTron during the Tournament Weigh-ins
       which will also be viewed on the online production.
    ■ 2 bedroom condo at The Wharf during the event (Tuesday – Sunday)
    ■ Ability to place 8 banners (7’w x 3’ h are required size) within the event site (you provide the artwork and
       we print the banners and we position)
    ■ National press release announcing the new partnership.
    ■ Logo decal placed at the base of the Weigh-in Tower (you provide decal, we position)
    ■ Logo on Weigh-in dry erase weight board
    ■ Product placement carefully positioned during live Weigh-ins and on camera promotions
    ■ Company logo on Official Angler T-Shirts*
    ■ Opportunity to speak at the Captains Meeting
    ■ 10 Passes to Kick-Off Party
    ■ Recognition by emcee during weigh-in with a chance to talk about your product to the crowds
    ■ Year round company logo and link on the Tournament home page of the web site
    ■ Spotlight on a given in a monthly Tournament e-newsletter (20,000 distribution)
    ■ Distribution of logoed gift /product / service material in Team Anglers bag (Estimated 65 teams)
    ■ Logo rotation on JumboTron
    ■ Logo prominently placed on Official Tournament banner
    ■ Access to post tournament statistics
    ■ Blue Marlin category leader board named sponsor
    ■ Facebook Live interviews on BMGC Facebook Page

                  Contact Chris Miller for becoming part of this fantastic week
                        – 850-348-1498 Chris@CMMMarinas.com -

PREMIER - $6,750                                           PLATINUM - $3,950
As a Premier Sponsor of the BMGC, numerous                 Platinum Sponsorship with the BMGC will provide
opportunities are available to place your company          access to the spectators and participants through
name, logo and product in front of thousands through       numerous advertising opportunities while still keeping
one of many specific advertising avenues.                  in line with your marketing budget.

    ■ Named Host of one of the Exclusive Tournament           ■ 10 x 10 Preferred booth space located at The
       Parties*(Listed on next page)                              Wharf (you provide tent)
    ■ 10 x 20 Premium location booth space located            ■ 30 sec commercial (provided by you) to be
                                                                  shown on JumboTron during the Tournament
       at The Wharf to showcase your product/service
                                                                  Weigh-ins which will also be viewed on the
       (you provide tent – Limited locations available)           online production.
    ■ 60 sec commercial (provided by you) to be
                                                               ■ 2 banners (7’w x 36”h are required size) within
       shown on JumboTron during the Tournament                   the event site (you provide banners)
    ■ Promotional display table outside tournament            ■ Facebook Live Interview with host Jim Cox
       registration on Wednesday and Thursday                  ■ 4 Passes to Kick-Off Party
    ■ Promotional display table inside the private
                                                               ■ 4 Tournament Shirts
       “Kick-Off” Party
                                                               ■ Recognition by emcee during weigh-in
    ■ 4 banners (7’w x 36” h are required size) within
                                                               ■ Link on the Tournament website sponsor page
       the event site (you provide banners)
                                                               ■ Distribution of a logoed gift / product / service
    ■ Facebook Live Interview with host Jim Cox
                                                                  material in Anglers’ bag
    ■ Thirty sec commercials to be aired on the online
                                                               ■ Logo rotation on Jumbo Tron
       weigh-ins
                                                               ■ Logo placed on Official Tournament Banner
    ■ 8 Passes to Kick-Off Party
    ■ 8 Official Tournament Shirts
    ■ Recognition by emcee during weigh-in
    ■ Link on the Tournament website home page and
       sponsor page
    ■ Distribution of a logoed gift / product / service
       material in Anglers’ bag
    ■ Logo rotation on JumboTron
    ■ Logo prominently placed on Official Tournament
       banner

BULK EXHIBITOR SPACE – $2,500 Min.                       GOLD – $2,000
A highly effective way to exhibit your marine             By being a Gold Sponsor, you are sure to reach
industry product to thousands during the event.           numerous spectators and participants by putting your
Please note – Space is very limited and is available on   company name and logo in front of them through print
a first come, first serve basis.                          advertising.
     ■ Provides Premium bulk space for product display       ■ 10 x 10 booth space located at The Wharf (you
        during the Tournament                                    provide tent)
     ■ 20’ x 50’ minimum providing 1,000 square feet         ■ Ability to place 1 banner (7’w x 36”h are
     ■ Additional space available at $2.00 per sq ft            required size) within the event site (you provide
        – does not allow access to events through out            banner)
                                                              ■ 2 Passes to Kick-Off Party
        the week
     ■ A single banner may be displayed within your
        display – size restrictions may apply                 ■ 2 Tournament Shirts
     ■ A single open air tent may be used within your        ■ Logo rotation on JumboTron (grouped with
        footprint – subject to approval                          other Gold level sponsors)
                                                              ■ Logo placed on Official Tournament Banner
     ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*:
(2019 SUPPORTERS HAVE FIRST OPTION FOR 2020)
     ■ Kick Off Party Host
     ■ JumboTron Sponsor
     ■ Weigh-In Tower Sponsor
     ■ Weigh-In Docks Sponsor
     ■ Official Luxury Automobile
     ■ Official Truck
     ■ Official Beer
     ■ Official Wine
     ■ Official Soft Drink
     ■ Official Adult Beverage
     ■ Official Eyewear
     ■ Official Outboard
     ■ Entertainment Stage
     ■ Official Cooler
     ■ “Get Your Game On!” Thursday Team Breakfast
     ■ Optional Entry / Calcutta Room
     ■ Individual Fish Category Sponsor – Blue Marlin,
        C/R, Tuna, Dolphin or Wahoo
     ■ Facebook Live Sponsor
     ■ Tournament Emcee Endorsements

                    Contact Chris Miller for becoming part of this fantastic week
                          – 850-348-1498 Chris@CMMMarinas.com -

The Greatest Show in Sportfishing!
                           Tournament Schedule of Events – Participants and Sponsors
                “Billfish Week” July 14 – 17, 2021 ~ The Wharf, Orange Beach, Alabama

WEDNESDAY JULY 14TH:
      ■ 2 pm – 8 pm: Team Check-in and Optional Entry Registration at Tournament Headquarters
         (above Marina Office)
      ■ 4 pm – 6 pm: VIP Yacht Display Hosted by Galati Yacht Sales & Viking and Gulf Coast Yacht Group &
         Hatteras (behind the Marina Office between I and J Dock)
      ■ 6 pm – 9 pm: Championship Kick Off Party Presented by Hancock Whitney Bank
      ■ 9 pm – 11 pm: Kick Off After-Party at the Boat Bar Presented by Tito’s Vodka featuring the Triple Crown
         Challenge Fighting Chair Contest presented by Release Marine

THURSDAY JULY 15TH:
      ■ 7:30 am – 9 am: “Get Your Game On” Breakfast Presented by Galati Yacht Sales – delivered to your boat
      ■ 8 am – 11 am: “Last Chance to Run the Numbers” Final Optional Entry open at Tournament Headquarters
      ■ 7:30 am – 9:30 am: “Hangover Clinic” mobile Bloody Mary Bar Presented by Gulf Coast Yacht Group &
         Hatteras Yachts
      ■ 9 am: Tournament Rules Meeting (one team member per boat) at The Port
         (Main Street across from the Ferris Wheel)
      ■ 10:01 am: Boat departure from The Wharf Marina
      ■ Orange Beach / Gulf Shores Billfish Boat Parade – Canal Road and at Perdido Pass

FRIDAY JULY 16TH:
      ■ 7 am – 8 am: Early Bird Tournament Weigh-In – (Blue Marlin) prior notification required
         (by Thursday evening – 9 pm)
      ■ 5 pm – 7 pm: Tournament Weigh-In hosted by Jim Cox

SATURDAY JULY 17TH:
      ■ 5 pm – 8 pm: Tournament Weigh-In – hosted by Jim Cox
      ■ 9 pm: Tournament Awards Ceremony Presented by Saunders Yachtworks and the announcement Gulf
         Coast Triple Crown Championship Winners Presented by Grander Marine at Marlin Circle