PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Ralph Walker Ice Rink is a year-round destination for local athletes, families, collegiate programs, recreational skaters and community organizations. Located in the vibrant East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, the rink benefits from a high-traffic urban setting and a steady flow of local residents, families and visitors. Through our Community Partnership Program, businesses can build visibility throughout Greater New Haven while supporting youth sports, recreation and community programming.
Ready to partner? Fill out our Community Commitment Form and submit today.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
BRONZE
$1,000 / YEAR
- One standard 3' × 8' dasher-board advertisement
SILVER
$2,000 / YEAR
- One large 3' × 12' dasher-board advertisement
- Business logo and link recognition on the rink website
- One annual sponsor recognition post on Instagram and Facebook
- One featured placement in the weekly email newsletter
GOLD
$3,500 / YEAR
- One premium corner or bench-side 3' × 8' dasher-board advertisement
- Prominent business logo and link placement on the rink website
- Two annual sponsor recognition posts on Instagram and Facebook
- Two featured placements in the weekly email newsletter
- Public-address recognition during select home games and events
- Logo placement on select rink schedules or promotional materials
PLATINUM
$5,000+ / YEAR
- One premium corner or bench-side 3' × 8' dasher-board advertisement
- Zamboni signage and arena banner (when available)
- Prominent business logo and link placement on the rink website
- Quarterly sponsor recognition on Instagram and Facebook
- Sponsor recognition in every weekly email newsletter
- Public-address recognition during select home games and events
- Logo placement on select rink schedules and promotional materials
- Presenting sponsorship of select public open-skate sessions
- First consideration for additional event and program sponsorship opportunities
REACH
75–150 weekday visitors through lessons,practices, open skate and stick time
200–500 weekend visitors through games, parties and public programs
500–1,500 attendees during tournaments and regional events
Youth, high school and collegiate athletes, families and spectators, including Albertus Magnus men’s and women’s hockey
Approximately 20,000 local email contacts reached through weekly newsletters Additional exposure through the rink website, Instagram and Facebook
MULTI - YEAR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We value long-term relationships and offer preferred pricing for multi-year commitments.
1-Year Partnership: Standard annual rate
2-Year Partnership: 10% discount
3-Year Partnership: 15% discount
5-Year Partnership: Locked-in pricing and first right of renewal
CONTACT INFORMATION
Peter Alden
General Manager
(203) 533-5867
peter@ralphwalkericerink.com
