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one ball. one love. is a soccer training program instructed by Joe Starek and Oliver Condell which is located in Parma, Ohio. The program focuses on technique and footskills but offers a small group atmosphere which is much more beneficial to a player in the game setting. Training sessions are currently being offered to individuals as a six week group training, one time one-on-one sessions, or one time small group sessions. Please visit oneballonelove.com for more information. one ball. one love. is an organization dedicated to the development of youth not only in the game of soccer but the overall individual as well.

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Mozelle Jackson – CFO for the Cleveland Cavaliers Operating Company

Tracy Marek - Senior Vice President of Marketing of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lake Erie Monsters, and Quicken Loans Arena

CLEVELAND INDIANS:Sanaa Julien - Director of Marketing of the Cleveland Indians and a founding member of the WISE Cleveland chapter

Sara Lehrke - Senior Director of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer of the Cleveland Indians

GUEST MODERATOR:Terry Moir - WKYC’s Director of Local Programming and co-host of the WDOK Morning show with Trapper Jack. Terry is also a WISE Cleveland member and former board member

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Fall LuncheonWe are honored to have an amazing panel of female executives with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Indians. From their first job in sports, to where they are today, this will be an incredible lunch that you won’t want to miss!

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The top U11 boys participating with their team in the tournament will be selected by AC Milan to form a team to participate in Italy in June, 2011. The selection process will involve Milan Academy and AC Milan Youth Program talent scouts who will be present at the tournament observing the games and players in the U11 Boys age group.

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8 of the best U15 boys teams will be chosen from a global selection process to participate in the Elite College Showcase presented by adidas. The first 20 collegiate coaches to register by May 7, 2010 will receive an authentic AC Milan jersey signed by Clarence Seedorf! Register now by visiting continental-cup.com.

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AC MILAN CONTINENTAL CUP - JULY 1-4, 2010 The AC Milan Continental Cup is on track to be the fastest growing international youth soccer tournament in the United States!

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BOB TULLFifth Third Bank

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JOE LITTLELaketec Communications

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Mike Tirico has handled a variety of assignments for ESPN, ESPN Radio and ABC Sports since 1991, establishing himself as one of the most recognizable faces and steady voices across ESPN’s multimedia platforms and in the industry altogether. In 2006, he assumed one of the top positions in sports television as ESPN’s Monday Night Football play-by-play commentator, for which he garnered a Sports Emmy nomination in 2007. Tirico’s other major roles include NBA and golf play-by-play/host, studio host for major events, and ESPN Radio host.

Tirico works alongside analysts Ron Jaworski and Jon Gruden on MNF, the most-viewed series in cable television history. He is just the fourth person – joining broadcasting legends Keith Jackson, Frank Gifford and Al Michaels – to occupy the play-by-play post in the 40-year history of sports television’s signature series.

Tirico handles play-by-play for NBA games paired with analyst Hubie Brown on ESPN and ABC, as well as the NBA Finals (also with Dr. Jack Ramsey) on ESPN Radio. He is ESPN’s top golf host/commentator, working alongside the likes of analysts Andy North, Curtis Strange and Paul Azinger on major events, including the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the rst two rounds of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, which ESPN added to its golf portfolio in April 2008.

Tirico continues to build upon his impressive credentials with a number of high-pro le major assignments. In August, he hosted U.S. Open grand slam tennis from Flushing Meadows – a venue Tirico frequented while growing up in Queens, N.Y. – as part of ESPN’s new agreement with the U.S. Tennis Association. In the summer of 2010, he hosted ESPN’s coverage of two major global sports events -- joining Bob Ley and Chris Fowler to anchor pre, halftime and post-match shows and SportsCenter segments from the FIFA World Cup in South Africa (June 11 - July 11); and later in the summer increasing his golf play-by-play and host responsibilities when ESPN presented all four rounds of The Open Championship for the rst time.

This fall on ESPN Radio, Tirico kicks off a new weekly two-hour Friday program (7-9 p.m.) devoted to college and pro football, where he will be joined by ESPN analysts and newsmakers.

MIKE TIRICOESPN Monday Night Football Broadcaster

Additionally, Tirico will host on-site ESPN Radio shows during Super Bowl week, long-form podcasts featuring commentaries and interviews, and SportsBeat afternoon drive-time commentaries throughout the year, while also handling radio play-by-play for the 2010 Rose Bowl and 2010 BCS Championship Game.

Tirico previously hosted The Mike Tirico Show on ESPN Radio, a nationally-syndicated sports news and discussion program, which launched on September 20, 2007 (from the studios of WAER-AM, the same Central New York public radio station at Syracuse University where Tirico began his broadcasting career). In May 2008, the two-hour weekday afternoon program was re-launched as the Tirico & Van Pelt Show with SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt named the co-host. Tirico stepped away from the show in July 2009.

Tirico has always been one of the industry’s most versatile sportscasters, covering play-by-play duties for ESPN NFL games, Thursday and Saturday college football games, college basketball, NBA games for both networks (including hosting NBA broadcasts on ABC), and golf coverage on both ESPN and ABC.

Tirico has covered his share of big-time events: anchoring SportsCenter coverage from the 2009 NCAA Final Four, co-hosting Super Bowl XL pre-game and post-game shows; NBA Finals coverage for ABC Sports and ESPN Radio; the Fedex Orange Bowl; and The Open Championship. He received critical acclaim for eloquently capturing the tone and emotion both when the New Orleans Saints triumphantly returned to the Louisiana Superdome after Hurricane Katrina onMNF in 2006, and when Virginia Tech hosted its rst college football game in August 2007 in the aftermath of the on-campus shootings that spring.

Tirico joined ESPN as a SportsCenter anchor in July 1991, later serving as host of Monday Night Countdownduring

the NFL season from that show’s 1993 launch to 2001. From 1993-1997, he anchored ESPN’s College Football Scoreboard show and on November 1, 1996 he hosted the debut of ESPNEWS. Tirico has hosted ESPN’s SportsCenter coverage of the U.S. Open, the Masters and the Daytona 500. He has also anchored coverage of the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and NFL Draft for both television and radio. In 1998, he also appeared on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown.

In recent years, Tirico has largely left the studio to focus on event coverage. In December 1996, he was named golf host for ABC Sports. He worked college basketball and Thursday night college football telecasts for ESPN from 1997-2006. His NBA assignments commenced with the 2002–03 season, when ESPN and ABC acquired their extensive schedules, including the NBA Finals on ABC and ESPN Radio.

Tirico was an original ESPN Radio host when the network debuted in 1992 and anchored The NFL on ESPN Radio(1993-96), a New York Festival Gold World Medal winner in 1995. He was the rst host (1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons) of The NBA on ESPN Radio, which includes regular and post-season games, All-Star Weekend and the NBA Draft. On January 1, 2004, Tirico assumed the role as voice of ESPN Radio’s weekday afternoon drivetime “SportsBeat” segments, the ve-minute daily mainstay of the network since Brent Musburger launched ESPN Radio with the inaugural “SportsBeat” on January 1, 1992.

Prior to joining ESPN, Tirico worked in Syracuse, N.Y. (1987-1991). He was sports director at CBS af liate WTVH-TV and play-by-play voice for Syracuse University basketball, football, lacrosse and volleyball for the Super Sports Network of Cook CableVision.

In 1989, Tirico was named top local sportscaster by the Syracuse Journal and received an Associated Press New York Broadcasters award for 48 Hours with Syracuse University Football, a 30-minute documentary on the team’s preparation for a game. In 1987, he was the rst recipient of the Bob Costas Scholarship, given to an exceptional broadcast journalism student at Syracuse. Tirico remains very active in alumni activities at Syracuse. In the fall of 2007, he participated in the dedication of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications’ new building, Newhouse III.


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DAN GILBERTOwner, Cleveland Cavaliers

RANDY LERNEROwner, Cleveland Browns




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SCOTT ROULSTONFairport Asset Management

JIM SCHOFFDevelopers Diversi ed

KEN SEMELSBERGEREaton Corporation

GREG SKODASkoda Minotti CPAs

MARK STEINBERGIMG World

DORENDA SWANSONSquire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP

BOB TULLFifth Third Bank

CHARLES HARDINJones Day

GREG HARRISRock and Roll Hall of Fame and Musuem

DAVID JENKINSCleveland Browns

JERRY KYSELAAon Risk Services Northeast INC

JOE LITTLELaketec Communications

TOM FARMERFS Ohio

JEFFREY I. FRIEDMANAssociated Estates Realty Corp.

STEVEN FROHWERKCleveland Indians

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DATE: February 10th, 2011 LOCATION: The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Grand Ballroom 24 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44113

PRE-GAME: Silent Auction Cocktail Reception

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AWARD PRESENTATIONSPROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEARAMATEUR ATHLETE OF THE YEARCOLLEGIATE ATHLETE OF THE YEARHIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEARCLEVELAND CLINIC COURAGE AWARDLIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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Mike Tirico has handled a variety of assignments for ESPN, ESPN Radio and ABC Sports since 1991, establishing himself as one of the most recognizable faces and steady voices across ESPN’s multimedia platforms and in the industry altogether. In 2006, he assumed one of the top positions in sports television as ESPN’s Monday Night Football play-by-play commentator, for which he garnered a Sports Emmy nomination in 2007. Tirico’s other major roles include NBA and golf play-by-play/host, studio host for major events, and ESPN Radio host.

Tirico works alongside analysts Ron Jaworski and Jon Gruden on MNF, the most-viewed series in cable television history. He is just the fourth person – joining broadcasting legends Keith Jackson, Frank Gifford and Al Michaels – to occupy the play-by-play post in the 40-year history of sports television’s signature series.

Tirico handles play-by-play for NBA games paired with analyst Hubie Brown on ESPN and ABC, as well as the NBA Finals (also with Dr. Jack Ramsey) on ESPN Radio. He is ESPN’s top golf host/commentator, working alongside the likes of analysts Andy North, Curtis Strange and Paul Azinger on major events, including the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the rst two rounds of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, which ESPN added to its golf portfolio in April 2008.

Tirico continues to build upon his impressive credentials with a number of high-pro le major assignments. In August, he hosted U.S. Open grand slam tennis from Flushing Meadows – a venue Tirico frequented while growing up in Queens, N.Y. – as part of ESPN’s new agreement with the U.S. Tennis Association. In the summer of 2010, he hosted ESPN’s coverage of two major global sports events -- joining Bob Ley and Chris Fowler to anchor pre, halftime and post-match shows and SportsCenter segments from the FIFA World Cup in South Africa (June 11 - July 11); and later in the summer increasing his golf play-by-play and host responsibilities when ESPN presented all four rounds of The Open Championship for the rst time.

This fall on ESPN Radio, Tirico kicks off a new weekly two-hour Friday program (7-9 p.m.) devoted to college and pro football, where he will be joined by ESPN analysts and newsmakers.

MIKE TIRICOESPN Monday Night Football Broadcaster

Additionally, Tirico will host on-site ESPN Radio shows during Super Bowl week, long-form podcasts featuring commentaries and interviews, and SportsBeat afternoon drive-time commentaries throughout the year, while also handling radio play-by-play for the 2010 Rose Bowl and 2010 BCS Championship Game.

Tirico previously hosted The Mike Tirico Show on ESPN Radio, a nationally-syndicated sports news and discussion program, which launched on September 20, 2007 (from the studios of WAER-AM, the same Central New York public radio station at Syracuse University where Tirico began his broadcasting career). In May 2008, the two-hour weekday afternoon program was re-launched as the Tirico & Van Pelt Show with SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt named the co-host. Tirico stepped away from the show in July 2009.

Tirico has always been one of the industry’s most versatile sportscasters, covering play-by-play duties for ESPN NFL games, Thursday and Saturday college football games, college basketball, NBA games for both networks (including hosting NBA broadcasts on ABC), and golf coverage on both ESPN and ABC.

Tirico has covered his share of big-time events: anchoring SportsCenter coverage from the 2009 NCAA Final Four, co-hosting Super Bowl XL pre-game and post-game shows; NBA Finals coverage for ABC Sports and ESPN Radio; the Fedex Orange Bowl; and The Open Championship. He received critical acclaim for eloquently capturing the tone and emotion both when the New Orleans Saints triumphantly returned to the Louisiana Superdome after Hurricane Katrina onMNF in 2006, and when Virginia Tech hosted its rst college football game in August 2007 in the aftermath of the on-campus shootings that spring.

Tirico joined ESPN as a SportsCenter anchor in July 1991, later serving as host of Monday Night Countdownduring

the NFL season from that show’s 1993 launch to 2001. From 1993-1997, he anchored ESPN’s College Football Scoreboard show and on November 1, 1996 he hosted the debut of ESPNEWS. Tirico has hosted ESPN’s SportsCenter coverage of the U.S. Open, the Masters and the Daytona 500. He has also anchored coverage of the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and NFL Draft for both television and radio. In 1998, he also appeared on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown.

In recent years, Tirico has largely left the studio to focus on event coverage. In December 1996, he was named golf host for ABC Sports. He worked college basketball and Thursday night college football telecasts for ESPN from 1997-2006. His NBA assignments commenced with the 2002–03 season, when ESPN and ABC acquired their extensive schedules, including the NBA Finals on ABC and ESPN Radio.

Tirico was an original ESPN Radio host when the network debuted in 1992 and anchored The NFL on ESPN Radio(1993-96), a New York Festival Gold World Medal winner in 1995. He was the rst host (1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons) of The NBA on ESPN Radio, which includes regular and post-season games, All-Star Weekend and the NBA Draft. On January 1, 2004, Tirico assumed the role as voice of ESPN Radio’s weekday afternoon drivetime “SportsBeat” segments, the ve-minute daily mainstay of the network since Brent Musburger launched ESPN Radio with the inaugural “SportsBeat” on January 1, 1992.

Prior to joining ESPN, Tirico worked in Syracuse, N.Y. (1987-1991). He was sports director at CBS af liate WTVH-TV and play-by-play voice for Syracuse University basketball, football, lacrosse and volleyball for the Super Sports Network of Cook CableVision.

In 1989, Tirico was named top local sportscaster by the Syracuse Journal and received an Associated Press New York Broadcasters award for 48 Hours with Syracuse University Football, a 30-minute documentary on the team’s preparation for a game. In 1987, he was the rst recipient of the Bob Costas Scholarship, given to an exceptional broadcast journalism student at Syracuse. Tirico remains very active in alumni activities at Syracuse. In the fall of 2007, he participated in the dedication of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications’ new building, Newhouse III.


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AN OVERVIEW OF CHAMPIONSHIP CITY EFFORTS: 2009 Division III Volleyball Championships

2009 Division III Cross Country Championships

In 2008, Cleveland was chosen as one of six NCAA Championship Cities. Each city was awarded multiple championships with the goal of leveraging community assets and critical mass at events to enhance the student-athlete experience and the overall event.

CLEVELANDCHAMPIONSHIP CITY

Cleveland has been awarded the following events:

2009 Division III Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships (Hosted by Baldwin-Wallace College)2009 Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship (Hosted by John Carroll University)2010 Division III Men’s Tennis Championships (Hosted by Oberlin College)2010 Division III Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships (Hosted by Baldwin-Wallace College)2011 National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships (Hosted by Kent State University)

This document highlights Cleveland’s efforts in hosting its first two Championship City events.

BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGEHost of the 2009 NCAA Division-III Cross Country Championships, Baldwin-Wallace College (BWC) was founded in 1845 and is an independent, coeducational college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Located in Berea, Ohio, BWC offers over 50 majors and enrolls 3,000 undergraduate students as well as 600 part-time evening/weekend and 800 graduate students. After more than 160 years, BWC is still characterized by leadership and innovation. It is one of the few liberal arts colleges in the nation with an internationally respected Conservatory of Music and is often recognized as one of the early leaders of adult education.

JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITYHost of the 2009 NCAA Division-III Women’s Volleyball Championships, John Carroll University (JCU) is one of 28 Jesuit Catholic colleges and universities in the United States. Originally founded in 1886, JCU is one of the largest independent private schools in Ohio with 3,800 students. The university consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the John M. and Mary Jo Boler School of Business, and the Graduate Studies program. Degrees are offered in nearly 40 major fields of the arts, social sciences, education, natural sciences and business at the undergraduate level, and in more than a dozen disciplines at the master’s level.

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INCREASE POSITIVE CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES THROUGH A WELL PREPARED LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC) AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

CREATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS SURROUNDING THE CHAMPIONSHIPS THAT BENEFIT CLEVELAND AND ITS RESIDENTS WHILE ADVANCING THE NCAA’S COMMUNITY RELATIONS

BECOME AN ASSET AND PUBLIC RELATIONS TOOL TO BUILD A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AND SHOWCASE THE COMMUNITY’S COMMITMENT TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP CITY PROGRAM WHILE INCREASING THE FUNDRAISING CAPABILITY OF THE LOC AND NOTING DISCRETE CONNECTION OF LOCAL SUPPORTERS TO THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP CITY PROGRAM

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GREEN INITIATIVESCity of Cleveland (Andrew Waterson)Green Energy Ohio (Anthony Barkoukis)Green City on A Blue LakeLocal Institutions (BW, JCU, Oberlin)Local Municipalities (Cleveland, Beachwood, Oberlin)

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TELEVISIONFS OhioSportsTime OhioWKYC – NBC AffiliateCBS Sports

PUBLICATIONSAkron Beacon JournalThe Plain DealerThe Sun NewspapersCollege Newspapers

ONLINECleveland.comClevelandSports.comClevelandSportsReport.comPluggedinCleveland.comCleveland.Metromix.comCleveScene.comFreeTimes.comAnnualEventPost.com216area.comClevelandNights.comClevelandSuperAds.comClevelandPost.comZvents.comHelloCleveland.comPositivelyCleveland.comSunNews.comClevelandLeader.comAmericanTowns.comFacebookTwitter

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The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership and Volunteers added major assistance to host institutions to assure all event details ran smoothly.

“It has been a great experience working with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Cleveland is a great place to be and it has everything from great restaurants and hotels to fun things to do. The athletes have been saying all positive things about this city. We are looking forward to bringing more NCAA

Championships here.”

JOHN WILLIAMSDirector of Championships

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The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership coordinated multiple community involvement pieces in order to enhance the student-athlete experience and to influence the community and its youth in a positive way.

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CREATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS SURROUNDING THE CHAMPIONSHIPS THAT BENEFIT CLEVELAND AND ITS RESIDENTS WHILE ADVANCING THE NCAA’S COMMUNITY RELATIONS

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CLINICS WE RUN THIS CITY ATHLETE COMMUNITY APPEARANCES

“The Alexander Graham Bell students absolutely loved having the women’s volleyball team from Hope College come to our school and were sad to see them leave. Everyone was so friendly and helpful; it was just so great to have them visit.”

Boys and girls from eight local schools participated in the “We Run This City” marathon program where finishers ran a one-mile race after the NCAA Cross Country Championships at Highland Golf Course on November 21, 2009. All participants received an event T-shirt, a completion certificate and ribbons were awarded to the winners. During the Championships, youth participants were divided into four groups of fifty and rotated around the course to hear speeches between a student-athlete, coach, former Olympian runner and medical staff.

AMANDA WILKESAlexander Graham Bell Elementary

John Carroll University’s Volleyball team hosted a Free Youth Volleyball Clinic on Saturday, November 21st from 3:00-5:00pm. The clinic was open to all volleyball teams, individuals and youth in the community that wanted to learn skills and techniques from college-level coaches and players. Participants received collegiate level training, a free event T-shirt and volleyball and a ticket to the Championship Game.

The NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Players took part in a community project and visited Elementary Schools within the Cleveland area and read books to classes. Students at the schools learned from talented student-athletes and received an autographed memento.

Hope College sits down with students from Alexander Graham Bell Elementary

Student-Athletes taught clinic participants multiple volleyball skills

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INCREASE EXPOSURE FOR NCAA CORPORATE CHAMPIONS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

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1,483People attended the 2009 NCAA Division III Volleyball Championships at John Carroll University.

3,000+People attended the 2009 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships at Highland Hills Golf Course.

BECOME AN ASSET AND PUBLIC RELATIONS TOOL TO BUILD A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AND SHOWCASE THE COMMUNITY’S COMMITMENT TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP CITY PROGRAM WHILE INCREASING THE FUNDRAISING CAPABILITY OF THE LOC AND NOTING DISCRETE CONNECTION OF LOCAL SUPPORTERS TO THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP CITY PROGRAM

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67Radio Stations ran public service announcements promoting the NCAA Championship events.

1,000+Television spots were ran leading up to the NCAA Championship events.

11Major media outlets in the region covered the NCAA Championship events.

30Different local and regional websites listed and promoted the NCAA Championship events.

INCREASE FAN ATTENDANCE AT COMPETITIONS

INTENSIFY PROMOTION AND VISIBILITY OF THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS LOCALLY

BUILD ENTHUSIASM AND ANTICIPATION SURROUNDING THE CHAMPIONSHIPS LOCALLY

PROMOTE EACH CHAMPIONSHIP SPORT AS A VALUABLE COMMODITY TO BE SOUGHT BY THE CONSUMER

ENGAGE MEDIA TO REPORT ON CHAMPIONSHIP CITY RELATED EVENTS

ENHANCE THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE AND BUILD EXCITEMENT FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

ESTABLISH GREEN PRACTICES AND COLLABORATE WITH GREEN PARTNERS IN FULFILLMENT OF THE NCAA’S MISSION TO SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTEV

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The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership leveraged several marketing and promotions opportunities throughout the city of Cleveland and northeast Ohio in order to drive traffic and awareness to all Championship City events taking place in our region.

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The following organizations were leveraged for online marketing:

Cleveland.comGreater Cleveland Sports CommissionSceneKISS-FMWTAMTowerCity.comJohn Carroll UniversityBaldwin-Wallace CollegeKent State UniversityCleveland State UniversityCase Western Reserve University

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership used web marketing in multiple variations in order to reach the target audience for college/university sporting events. WEBMARKETING

Web banner created for websites in order to serve as a click-thru to an informational page on Championship City events

Positively Cleveland!ESPNCleveland.comSportstimeohio.comPhilanthropic PartnerFacebookPlugged in ClevelandMetromix

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EVENTCOMMUNITY CALENDARS / EVENT LISTINGS:Pluggedincleveland.comCleveland.metromix.comClevescene.comFreetimes.comAnnualeventpost.com216area.comClevelandnights.comClevelandsuperads.comClevelandpost.comZvents.comHellocleveland.comAmericantowns.comPositivelycleveland.comCleveland.comSunnews.com

TELEVISION / NEWS:WKYC, NBC AffiliateWEWS, ABC AffiliateWJW, Fox AffiliateWOIO, CBS Affiliate

ONLINE NEWSPAPERS:Akron Beacon Journal Akron LeaderThe Plain Dealer Sun Newspapers

Event Listing on PluggedInCleveland.com

LISTINGS

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership collected the following databases and have been communicating to them directly via an email marketing campaign:

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission SubscribersArea Colleges and Universities including Alumni Associations and Booster ClubsArea High Schools including Booster ClubsArea Community CentersLocal Amateur Sport FederationsHard Rock Cafe SubscribersTower City Center Subscribers Local college/university communications and marketing directors (see next page) Local College newspaper/website editors Local Radio Station General Managers Local cross-country coaches Local volleyball coaches All local running/marathon clubs All local volleyball clubs/teams All local Kids Clubs

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership collected the following databases and communicated directly via E-blast campaigns:

NCAA Championship City Information E-Blast

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TELEVISIONPSA

FS Ohio - 500+ spots from 9/30/09 – 11/20/09 SportsTime Ohio - 510 spots from 9/30/09 - 11/16/09

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership ran televised Public Service Announcements (PSAs) with the following outlets:

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RADIOWNZN 89.1 FMWCPN 90.3 FMWLKR 95.3WKFM 96.1 FMWNCX 98.5 FMWDPL 102.1 FMWCRF 103.3 FMWCLV 104.9 FMWNWV 107.3 FMWKNR 850 AMWEOL 930 AMWHK 1220 AMWELW 1330WRMR 1420 AMWLKR 1510 AMWSTB 88.9 FM

WNCO 101.3 FMWQKT 104.5 FMWNCO 1340 AMWBWC 88.3 FMQJCU 88.7 FMWKSV 89.1 FMWCSB 89.3 FMWNRK 90.7 FMWRUW 91.1 FMWOBC 91.5 FMWZIP 88.1 FM WCWS 90.9 FMWKNR 850 AMWNZN 89.1 FMWCPN 90.3 FMWLKR 95.3

WCLV 104.9 FMWNWV 107.3 FMWKNR 850 AMWEOL 930 AMWHK 1220 AMWELW 1330WRMR 1420 AMWLKR 1510 AMWSTB 88.9 FM WQMX 94.9 FMWONE 97.5 FMWNIR 100.1 FMWNCO 101.3 FMWQKT 104.5 FMWNCO 1340 AMWBWC 88.3 FM

WRUW 91.1 FMWOBC 91.5 FMWZIP 88.1 FM WCWS 90.9 FMWKNR 850 AMQJCU 88.7 FMWKSV 89.1 FMWCSB 89.3 FMWNRK 90.7 FMWNCX 98.5 FMWDPL 102.1 FMWCRF 103.3 FMWQMX 94.9 FMWONE 97.5 FMWNIR 100.1 FMWCLV 104.9 FMWKFM 96.1 FM

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership ran PSAs on the following radio stations:

WJCU – John Carroll UniversityWKSU – Kent State UniversityWBWC – Baldwin-Wallace CollegeWCSB – Cleveland State UniversityWRUW – Case Western Reserve UniversityESPN Radio – WKNR – Live Mentions, PSAs and Giveaways, Interviews on the Sports Commission showWTAM Radio – Live Mentions, PSAs and Giveaways

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership ran the following radio promotions:

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PRINT DIRECT MAILINGS

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership used direct mailing of promotion flyers, brochures, and event posters to raise awareness of the Championship City events.

High Schools in 7 County RegionArea Colleges and UniversitiesRecreation Centers in 7 County RegionLocal Businesses in Competition Site CitiesTower City CenterHard Rock CafeRTA – Rapid Transit Authority

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Direct Mailings were made to the following databases:

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ADDITIONALE-mail signatures were created for all staff members that included “Cleveland has been designated as a Championship City by the NCAA” with a link to event information page.

A Crisis Communication Plan was created for the Championship City events. NCAA event sub site off of official website was created in order to promote events.

Click thru web banner for official website was created that links to NCAA event sub site page. Event banquet programs, event tickets, event signage, airport digital signage messages were created to enhance experience during events.

Mailed several flyers to regional markets in order to promote events.

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership utilized several mediums to ensure the NCAA Championship City events received the most promotion and brand awareness throughout our region.

EFFORTS

The Sports Commission Homepage promoted NCAA Championship City via oversized web banners

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The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership engaged media to report on Championship City related events.

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9/24/08 Cleveland.com Cleveland will host five NCAA events as part of new Championship City program 9/24/08 highbeam.com NCAA Selects Six Cities for Inaugural Championship City Pilot Program 9/24/08 ncaa.com NCAA Selects Six Cities for Inaugural Championship City Pilot Program 9/24/08 akron beacon journal Cleveland selected for championships: NCAA picks six cities for program 9/24/08 ohio.com Cleveland selected for championships: NCAA picks six cities for program 9/24/08 clevelandsports.org Cleveland is a NCAA Championship City!9/24/08 akronnewsnow.com Cleveland Chosen For Initial NCAA Host Program9/25/08 wkyc.com Cleveland one of six cities in initial NCAA host program9/25/08 The Plain Dealer Cleveland will host five NCAA events as part of new Championship City Pilot Program 9/25/08 Case Daily Cleveland to host NCAA events 6/30/09 The Plain Dealer Inside the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission - Championship City 11/3/09 The Plain Dealer NCAA Events Coming 11/12/09 The Sun News BW to host National Cross Country 11/19/09 The Plain Dealer Championship Weekend in Cleveland11/20/09 The Plain Dealer Championship Weekend in Cleveland

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP CITY MEDIA IMPRESSIONS DATE OUTLET ARTICLE

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MEDIA OUTLETS: The Plain DealerScene MagazineCommunity NewspapersLocal University NewspapersLocal High School NewspapersAkron Beacon JournalCleveland MagazineNorthern Ohio LiveTower City Newsletter Sun NewspapersRecord Publishing

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership worked with several different media outlets to raise awareness and promote the Championship City events through press releases, direct contact, media alerts, etc.

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Enhance the overall experience and build excitement for student-athletes.

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WELCOME TO

CLEVELAND!The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership welcomed all student-athletes traveling via air with welcome banners and digital video messages throughout Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

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ATHLETELOUNGE

The Athlete’s Lounge provided athletes a place to relax between matches and at the hotel. Gaming areas including ping pong tables, air hockey, pool, Wii and Guitar Hero were set-up for the athletes to interact.

Work stations were also set up with computers and clear desk space for student-athletes to check email and keep up with their studies.

VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS LOUNGE

BANQUETDINNERThe Greater Cleveland Host Partnership utilized a

Rock and Roll theme throughout the Championship City events including the Dinner Banquets in order to increase the overall athlete experience.

“I have been coaching for 12 years and last night’s banquet was the best I have ever seen.”

COACH BARBARA CRUESENMcMurry University, Texas – NCAA Committee

Teams were asked to include a Rock and Roll theme when creating their “Team Speech.” This was done by using song lyrics and even writing their own songs to tell their story.

The Cleveland Cavaliers “Scream Team” entertained the 1,100 who attended the Cross Country banquet.

Each volleyball team was introduced with a rock themed song and a rockstar impersonator.

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Event tickets and banquet programs were designed to enhance the experience for the student-athletes.

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Rock and Roll themed decorations were prominently displayed throughout the banquet.

A “Road to the Championship Video” was produced and shown at each banquet to set the tone for the evening. At the volleyball event, a copy of the video was provided for each participant. For Cross Country, the video was included in the memento DVD that was sent to all participants following the event.

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The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership coordinated athlete enhancement efforts for the Championship City events including a memory book for the 2009 NCAA Volleyball Championships, a memory DVD for the 2009 Cross Country Championships, Cleveland-themed athlete goody bags consisting of sports teams donated items and local vendor donated items and much, much more!

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Cookies were created for each team wishing them good luck

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COMPETITIONSTHE

Held at John Carroll University’s gym, a first-class sporting venue, the 2009 Division III Volleyball Championships had over 1,489 people attend throughout the weekend.

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Held at Highland Hills Golf Course and hosted by Baldwin-Wallace College, the 2009 Division III Cross Country Championships had over 3,000 people attend throughout the weekend.

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GREENINITIATIVES

- Recycle bins available at all Championship locations - Volunteer “Green Team” to facilitate onsite recycling and trash collection efforts - Environmentally friendly cleaning products - Ethanol powered cargo vans used to transport Championship merchandise/equipment - Cell phone recycling and donation offered courtesy of Verizon Wireless - Coordinated efforts with Generation Green at John Carroll and the Students for Environmental Awareness at Baldwin-Wallace- Championship City Hotels were committed to being green by being ENERGY STAR® Certified and having an aggressive property-wide recycling program

Establish green practices and collaborate with green partners in fulfillment of the NCAA’s mission to support the environment.

The Greater Cleveland Host Partnership utilized the following to instill green practices throughout the NCAA Championship City events:

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