Become a Sponsor
Kent ISD is excited to present an incredible opportunity for your organization to support the inaugural Kent County Cup, an esports competition for high school students happening this spring in Grand Rapids, in partnership with Aquinas College Esports.
By sponsoring the Kent County Cup, you'll be aligning your brand with a dynamic and forward-thinking community, and your future talent! Your sponsorship will provide valuable resources to help us enhance the tournament experience, foster a strong sense of sportsmanship among our participants, and educate students and parents about the rapidly expanding esports industry.
We invite you to be a part of this exciting journey by becoming a sponsor today. If you any questions, contact esports@kentisd.org .
Fast Facts
When: April 27, 2024
Who: 128 high school students from Kent ISD schools and their families
What: The competitors will play as individuals in a Super Smash Bros. tournament
What else: Exhibit areas where companies share their career and training opportunities.
And more!: Mini-workshops aimed to educate parents about esports scholarships, the growing esports industry and how their children can be part of it.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Event Sponsor - $5,000
Sponsorship Benefits:
- Logo placement on Kent County Cup website, event signage, player t-shirts, and scrolling slides during the event
- Company highlighted on Kent ISD's electronic sign on the East Beltline
- Company named as a major sponsor in event press release
- 5-minute opportunity to speak to competitors at opening session
- Company promotional materials (fliers, swag, coupons, etc.) place in participant event tote bags
- Clothed exhibitor table in premium location
- Opportunity to host one 15-minute breakout session for players and parents
Gold Event Sponsor - $2,000 (two available)
Sponsorship Benefits:
- Logo placement on Kent County Cup website, event signage, player t-shirts, and scrolling slides during the event
- Sponsor acknowledgment on Kent ISD social media - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
- Company highlighted on Kent ISD's electronic sign on the East Beltline
- Company named as a major sponsor in event press release
- Opportunity to make brief remarks at awards ceremony (three minutes, max.)
- Company promotional materials (fliers, swag, coupons, etc.) place in participant event tote bags
- Clothed exhibitor table in premium location
Silver Event Sponsor - $1,000 (three available)
Sponsorship Benefits:
- Logo placement on Kent County Cup website, event signage, player t-shirts, and scrolling slides during the event
- Sponsor acknowledgment on Kent ISD social media - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
- Company highlighted on Kent ISD's electronic sign on the East Beltline
- Company named as a sponsor in event press release
- Company promotional materials (fliers, swag, coupons, etc.) place in participant event tote bags
- Clothed exhibitor table
Open Play Area Sponsor - $500 (four available)
Sponsorship Benefits:
- Logo placement on Kent County Cup website, player t-shirts and scrolling slides during the event
- One tote bag insert
- Logo on Open Play area signage
- Clothed exhibitor table
Exhibitor Booth - $250 (five available)
Opportunity to showcase your business, highlighting employment and training opportunities for parents and students. Engage in conversations of desired skills, talents and education with your future employees, along with the application process.
- Logo placement on Kent County Cup website, player t-shirts and scrolling slides during the event
Prize Donation
We welcome you to donate gaming equipment, technical equipment, prizes of your company's choice or monetary donations toward prize purchases. (Only console video game accessories officially licensed by Nintendo are permitted at this tournament.)
- Logo placement on scrolling slides during the event
