SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Heart of Illinois Senior Olympics extends the opportunity for YOU to become a sponsor of our organization and the 2009 HISO Games, April 30-May 3, 2009.

HISO has a sponsorship recognition program that is flexible enough for customization.  We appreciate, and believe in properly recognizing those corporations and individuals that support our games.  We encourage you to join us in our efforts to dispel the myths of aging, and to serve as the impetus for seniors to maintain a healthy body, mind and spirit.  The result will be a healthier and more productive life for us all.

The Heart of Illinois Senior Olympics (HISO) is pleased to announce that our 10th Annual Games will be held April 30-May 3, 2009.  

Our mission is to encourage and promote an active lifestyle for individuals fifty years of age and older.  The Senior Games provide a venue that recognizes excellence in fitness and creativity.

The HISO Games will follow the guidelines of the National and State Games first held in St Louis in 1985.  Seniors may participate and compete at their age level.  Some of the competition offers:

  • Athletic Events: Golf, Swimming, Track & Field, Tennis, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Billiards, Cycling, Table Tennis, Badminton, etc.

  • Challenge Activities: Mini-Golf, Putting Challenge, Fun Walk, Bocce Ball, Washer Toss, Spelling Bee, etc.

  • Fine Arts Events: Performing, Literary, Visual and Heritage Arts.

These events will be held at designated sites throughout the area, including Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, Hollis and Morton Park Districts.

The estimated cost of the Senior Games is $40,000.  We are currently requesting sponsorships.  Donations of any amount and/or in-kind services are welcomed.  All donations are deposited in a fund, which is used solely for the Heart of Illinois Senior Olympics.  All donations are tax deductible.

Community and sponsor support is critical to HISO’s tremendous success and is equally crucial to the success of the 2009 Games as well.  

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Gold Medal Sponsor - $5,000 and Above:

  • Participate in Opening and/or Closing Ceremonies
  • Full-page Advertisement in Souvenir Program given to all Participants & Volunteers 
  • Logo and/or Sponsors Listing in Program Booklets & Result Books
  • Gold Medal Sponsorship Award
  • Recognition & Complimentary Tickets for Social Events (reservations required)
  • Opportunity to Promote Company Employees to Participate and/or Volunteer
  • Opportunity to Market Goods or Services in Participant & Volunteer Goodie Bags
  • Use of HISO logo within your advertising

Silver Medal Sponsor -  $2000 - $4999:

  • Recognition at Opening and/or Closing Ceremonies
  • Half-page Advertisement in Souvenir Program given to all Participants & Volunteers 
  • Listing in Program Booklets & Result Books
  • Silver Medal Sponsorship Award
  • Complimentary Tickets for Social Events (reservations required)
  • Opportunity to Promote Company Employees to Participate and/or Volunteer
  • Opportunity to Market Goods or Services in Participant & Volunteer Goodie Bags
  • Use of HISO logo within your advertising

Bronze Medal Sponsor - $500 - $2499:

  • Recognition at Opening and/or Closing Ceremonies
  • Quarter-page Advertisement in Souvenir Program given to all Participants & Volunteers 
  • Listing on Program Booklets & Result Books
  • Bronze Medal Sponsorship Award
  • Complimentary Tickets for Social Events (reservations required)
  • Opportunity to Promote Company Employees to Participate and/or Volunteer
  • Opportunity to Market Goods or Services in Participant & Volunteer Goodie Bags
  • Use of HISO logo within your advertising

Ribbon Sponsors:

  • Blue Ribbon   $300

  • Red Ribbon    $200 

  • White Ribbon $100

  • Name listed in Souvenir Booklets at Ribbon Levels
  • Opportunity to Promote Company employees to Participate and/or Volunteer
  • Opportunity to Market Goods or Services in Participant & Volunteer Goodie Bags
  • Use of HISO logo within your advertising

Friends of HISO: Donations up to $99

  • Donations listed in Souvenir Booklets
  • Opportunity to Promote Company employees to Participate and/or Volunteer

Additional Information

  • The appropriate committee of the Heart Of Illinois Senior Olympics must approve all “in-kind” donations.
  • Logos and AD copy from sponsors must be received prior to published deadlines - March 30, 2009 – computer disk with ad preferred.
  • Gold and Silver Sponsors may have a link to their website from the Heart of Illinois Senior Olympics’ website as it is developed.
  • Advertising page opportunities for a 1/8 page ad. This could be your business coupon.

Contact Brenda Franklin at brenda.n.franklin@osfhealthcare.org