Founded in 2006 by some of Los Angeles' hoop trendsetters, the Venice Basketball League was born as a community tournament and is now one of the most recognizable summer leagues in the world. Starting from the legendary courts of Venice Beach, we unite everyone around the game that we love.

1. VENICE BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Partnership Opportunity - Summer 2014

2. Founded in 2006 by some of Los Angeles' hoop trendsetters,
the Venice Basketball League was born as a community tournament and is now one of
the most recognizable summer league in the world.
Starting from the legendary courts of Venice Beach, we unite everyone around the game that we love.
“Welcome to the Hooper's Paradise”

3. The League
The Summer League :
– Every Sunday from June to September, the Venice Basketball League takes over the basketball courts
– 12 multicultural teams made of NBA players, NCAA, Professionals, Streetball stars and amateurs,
– Competing on Venice beach, and other legendary SoCal outdoor courts.
– 12 events (tournament games, fan fest, world renowned DJ’s, cheerleaders, art shows , live
performances)
Summer League game on the main court
Team logos

4. KVBL
The Kids Venice Basketball League :
Building upon its tradition of unity, The VBL founded The Kids Venice Basketball League (KVBL) in 2007, a non-
profit collaborative committed to emancipate the under-privileged children of Los Angeles with a guide to
an essential active, healthy lifestyle and od course, basketball skills.
• Every Sunday begins with the KVBL, a strategic basketball camp where kids are exposed to
the following :
– Basketball lessons with some of the League’s premiere players and other celebrities,
– Yoga and Surfing,
– Fitness facts and training from Vegan nutrition professionals,
– Guidance from gourmet chefs demonstrating the simplicity of healthy meals
– Afternoon is dedicated to a league with similar VBL format on court #2
It is the goal of the KVBL to provide our youth with empowering experiences while teaching the kids to
cultivate a healthy lifestyle, gain confidence in themselves and each other, to truly become “Natural
Leaders” of their own communities.
The KVBL promotes teamwork through basketball and introduces kids to healthy diets, exercise, leadership,
agriculture and sustainable living.
VBL, creators of "Dunk for the Cure”
Our partners :
Planting trees in Watts, CAYoga class with Koya Webb

5. Media
Television
The production team behind the VBL has made
numerous viral videos, and the event has been
featured on several channels such as :
• ABC 7
• TMZ
• ESPN
• USA
• TF1(France)
• National Geographic
Web
2,000,000 views
12,600 likes
10,300 followers
2,600 followers
• Sports Illustrated (China)
• Slam Magazine
• Five Mag
• Bazaar
• Dime
• Santa Monica Mirror
• The Acorn
• LA Times
Press
Links

6. Celebrities
NBA :
George Hill - Pacers
Blake Griffin – Clippers
Kobe Bryant – Lakers
Chris Paul - Clippers
Derrick Rose - Bulls
Joakim Noah - Bulls
Dwyane Wade - Heat
Juaquin Hawkins
Olden Polonyce
Rick Fox
John Salley
Ron Artest
AC Green - Lakers
Drew Gooden
Deandre Jordan
Keith Closs
Nate Robinson
Kenny Smith
Lucius Allen
NFL :
Kurt Warner
Terrell Owens
Donald Penn
Cameron Jordan
Musicians :
Snoop Dogg
The Game
Dirt Nasty
The Rej3ctz
Brian Mcknight
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Actors :
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Diamond Dallas Page
Wesley Snipes
Jon Voight
Streetball Legends :
The Bone Collector
Sick Wit It
Bobbito Garcia
The Assassin
Springs
The Beast
Kenny Dobbs
Young Hollywood
J.Boogie
Black Jack Ryan
G Smith
Zack Andrew

7. Achievements
• City of Los Angeles Awarded us 4 years straight for
activities enhancing community betterment.
• Venice Chamber of Commerce
Awards
Partnerships
• 130+ events produced over the past 7
years
• VBL dream team participated in over 85
tournaments around the world
• 13 players went from VBL to paid
contract overseas (3 of them in the NBA
D league and 1 in the NBA)
• KVBL has developed into an award
winning healthy lifestyle sports mentoring
program
• Consulting brands like AEG, Komen and
Redbull for their basketball events
VBL in Paris VBL at Dodger’s stadium raised
$3,000 for the cure
City councilman and officials with Nick Ansom (VBL Founder)

8. Sponsorship Proposal
Venice Basketball League 2014 (7th edition)
The Venice Beach basketball courts are the most popular outdoor courts in the world.
Every Sunday 100,000 people are passing by, and over 10.000 stop to watch the VBL games.
“Showcase, Entertain & inspire”
The VBL is an entertainment-style competition
presenting amazing basketball players, MCs,
dancers, music performers, DJs and artists,
plunging spectators into an all day urban
festival experience.

9. Sponsorship benefits :
• To be associated with a sport and entertainment event with inspiring athletes
• Support a creative community
• Enable opportunities for promotional operations
• Gain local & international exposure through various communication channels (Press,
Social Media, Viral videos, Web, TV)
• Customizable packages, giving unlimited options
Possibilities :
Outside the court
• Press and social
exposure
• Advertising via VBL
website
Promotion and
sales
• Tents & booths
• Sampling products
& giveaways
• Vehicles on site
Brand recognition
• Courts floors
• Backboards
• Banners & signage
• Uniforms
• Trophies, awards
• Live annoucement
Sponsorship Proposal

10. Calendar 2014
Summer league dates :
• May 11th – Try out @ Venice Beach
• June 1st – Opening day @ Venice Beach
• June 8th – Week 2 @ Venice Beach
• June 15th – Week 3 @ Venice Beach
• June 22nd – Week 4 @ Venice Beach
• July 6th – Week 5 @ Venice Beach
• July 13th – “A spiritual journey” @ Angel’s Gate
• July 20th – End of regular season @ Venice Beach
• July 26 & 27th – All Star Week-end @ Venice Beach
• August 10th – Quarter finals @ Venice Beach
• August 14th – Semi finals @ Hollywood Rec Center
• August 17th – Final @ Venice Beach
• September 19th to 21st – VBL World Games @ Venice Beach (16 invite only international
teams)

11. Sponsorship packages
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS TITLE
$100,000
PLATINUM
$25,000
GOLD
$10,000
SILVER
$5,000
BRONZE
$1,000
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Team Ownership/ Logo on Jerseys
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Branded Promotional Tent
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Advertising in Videos and DVDs
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Court/Backboard Signage
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VIP Access/ Courtside seats
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Name on Awards/Trophy
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VBL Title Presented by your name
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Jumbo Screen/Live Broadcast w/
Logo ✔

12. Event Layout
Vendors
• 10 x 10 canopy
• V1 Booth
• V2 Booth
Fan fest
• 10 x 10 canopy
• F1 Booth
• F2 Booth
Trucks
• T1 Food truck
• T2 Food truck
• T3 Welcome truck
• T4 Fan fest truck
VIP PARKING
VIP EVENTS WEEKLY

13. Contact
Public Relations
Alexandra Van Iden
alexandra@weareprismatics.com
Marketing
Bryan Hergenroether
bryan@veniceball.com
Head of Operations
Brian Matsumoto
bmats@veniceball.com
Event Coordinator
Chikako Horii
chika@veniceball.com
President / Founder
Nick A. Gaillard
nick@veniceball.com
For more info visit us
www.veniceball.com