Orbit Ice Arena

Elevate your brand’s visibility by becoming a proud sponsor of the Orbit Ice Arena, the home of the Windy City Storm! As a valued sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured in our dynamic ice rink environment, capturing the attention of numerous visitors. Orbit Ice Arena hosts 14 boys’ and girls’ hockey teams, the Windy City Storm AAA Youth Hockey Association practices and games, men’s and women’s recreational hockey leagues, and open skates weekly. Throughout the regular hockey season, spanning from August to February, Orbit Ice Arena sees 43-50 AAA hockey games, drawing an average attendance of 100 - 300 people per game. Furthermore, when the hockey season ends, Orbit Ice Arena offers spring and summer programming which gives our sponsors new opportunities to reach a different audience. On any given day, your advertisement will be viewed by 100’s of people including students, adult sports fans, and parents attending practices.

Moreover, due to streaming platforms such as LiveBarn, Facebook, and YouTube, your brand will gain global exposure. These unique features offer sponsors the opportunity to extend beyond the local audience, reaching a worldwide vantage point. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with this diverse audience both locally and globally by joining us as a sponsor at Orbit Ice Arena!

Orbit Ice Arena sponsorships are available for all types of budgets. Our unique venue and events provide companies with incredible opportunities to market their brand, reach new customers, improve their public perception and increase their sales. Through business sponsorship, you can provide attendees with a unique experience that fosters trust and credibility. Below are the various levels of sponsorship: 

BRONZE SPONSOR

As an Orbit Ice Arena Bronze Sponsor, your brand will enjoy high visibility through the inclusion of your logo with a hyperlink on our website’s dedicated sponsor page. Additionally, your chosen advertisement will be featured in a monthly Orbit Ice Arena and Windy City Storm Hockey Instagram story, providing an opportunity to showcase your brand to our diverse online audience. The Bronze Sponsorship creates consistent exposure for your business, both on our website and through visually dynamic Instagram stories. 

SILVER SPONSOR

Elevate your brand by becoming a Silver Sponsor of the Orbit Ice Arena! Your brand will benefit from increased visibility through the inclusion of your logo with a hyperlink on our website’s dedicated sponsor page. An advertisement of your choosing will be highlighted monthly on both Orbit Ice Arena and Windy City Storm Hockey Instagram stories. Additionally, your brand presence will be amplified further through our sponsor shout-outs during our in-game announcements. Furthermore, as an Orbit Ice Arena Silver Sponsor, you will have the unique opportunity to offer exclusive discounts directly to attendees during Windy City Storm games, creating a direct connection with our audience. 

GOLD SPONSOR

Unlock your brand’s full potential by becoming a Gold Sponsor of the Orbit Ice Arena, home of the Windy City Storm! Your logo with a hyperlink will take center stage on our website’s dedicated sponsor page. Furthermore, your brand will be featured in our in-game announcements during events capturing the attention of our engaged audience. Enhance your digital presence with Orbit Ice Arena and Windy City Storm’s regular Instagram posts throughout the year showcasing your chosen advertisement. Additionally, your brand will have the opportunity to make a direct impact with our visitors by hosting a booth or conducting promotional activities during specified events. The Orbit Ice Arena Gold Sponsorship guarantees a dynamic partnership, maximizing your brand’s exposure both online and at our exciting live events. 

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Elevate your brand to unparalleled heights by becoming Orbit Ice Arena’s exclusive Platinum Sponsor, limited to only one distinguished brand. Relish in premium visibility with your logo and hyperlink featured prominently on both our website sponsor page and home page. Expand your reach through inclusion of your brand’s logo on our promotional materials such as flyers for our events and programs. Ensure a direct and impactful connection with our fans through immersing your brand in the live experience with in-game announcements. Furthermore, Orbit Ice Arena and Windy City Storm Instagram accounts will regularly post your chosen advertisements throughout the year, enhancing your digital presence. Additionally, as the Orbit Ice Arena Platinum Sponsor, you hold the unique opportunity to collaborate with us in creating customized events, digital fan engagement campaigns, special promotions, and themed nights, establishing a tailor-made and unparalleled brand experience. This exclusive sponsorship level guarantees unique recognition and thorough brand integration among all facets of our arena. 

Restroom Ads:

• $200/yr per placement
• Size: 11” x 17” 
• Up to 3 placements
  • Spectators visit the bathrooms multiple times during a game or an event generating repeated exposure and ensuring optimal visibility for the ads.

Zamboni Ads:

• Side/front panels: $1,000/yr
• Size: 24”x 6’
• The Zamboni has an unavoidable presence on the ice during breaks associating it with the entertainment aspect of the game and catching the attention of everyone at the rink. While the Zamboni circles the ice, your ad is guaranteed high visibility.

Rink Banner Sign

• Horizontal or vertical 
  • Extra Large: $1,500/yr (4’x8’or 8’x4’)
  • Large: $1,250/yr (3’x6’ or 6’x3’)
  • Standard: $1,000/yr (2’x4’ or 4’x2’)
• Made of a weather resistant 13oz vinyl and reinforced brass grommets for hanging 
• Bench Wall or Scoreboard Wall
  • The bench wall is a focal point for the audience due to its central location within the rink. The banner sign will be visible during critical moments in the game, including goals, penalties, and player interactions on and off the ice. A sign on the bench wall associates the brand with the teams that use the benches creating a sense of partnership with the teams strengthening brand loyalty among fans. 
  • The scoreboard wall attracts significant attention during breaks, stoppages, and intermissions. The banner sign will receive attention during pivotal moments when viewers are actively engaged making it an asset for companies seeking to strengthen their brand presence in the hockey rink. 

Inner Dasher Board Ads:

• Center ice (left or right): $2,500/yr
  • The center ice position is one of the most prominent and focal points within a hockey rink. Its location ensures that the ad has a high impact, capturing attention of fans during crucial moments such as face-offs and goal celebrations. The limited space on the center ice dashboard adds an element of exclusivity to the ad.
• 1 of 2 Blue lines (left or right): $2,250/yr
  • The blue lines mark the boundaries for offside violations. Ads placed on the blue lines associate the brand with key moments in the game, such as breakouts, offensive rushes, and defensive plays. As these lines are essential to the game’s flow, the ad will receive repeated exposure throughout the game. The repetition enhances brand recognition among viewers. 
• Hot corners (left or right): $2,000/yr
  • The hot corners are transition zones where the puck can move towards the goal or change possession. Players frequently maneuver the corners during offensive and defensive plays. The proximity of the ad to these actions can draw attention from both players and spectators. 
• Home Bench: $1,750/yr
  • The home bench is where the home team’s players, coaches, and staff are situated during the game. An ad in this location gives the impression of being directly associated with the team, offering increased attention and potential engagement from the players themselves, as well as the coaching staff. 
• Away Bench: $1,750/yr
  • The away bench is where the opposing team’s players, coaches, and staff are situated during the game. Similar to the home bench, players from visiting teams will be in close proximity to the ad during the game. Placing an ad in this area can attract fans supporting the team, potentially creating a connection with those fans. 
• Home Penalty Box: $1,500/yr
  • The home penalty box is where players from the home team serve penalties. Associating the brand with the home penalty box creates a direct relationship to the team’s dynamics and emphasizes support and loyalty, even during difficult moments in the game. 
• Away Penalty Box: $1,500/yr
  • The away penalty box is where players from the visiting team serve penalties. Placing an ad in this location gives the impression of being directly associated with the visiting team, providing an exclusive and premium placement. 

In-Ice Logo 

• $5,000/yr
• In-ice logos are prominently displayed at the center of the hockey rink making it a focal point on the ice. The in-ice logos are associated with crucial game events such as face-offs and goals causing spectators, both in the arena and watching remotely, to focus on the center of the ice during numerous moments in the game. Fans can perceive these ads as aligning the brand with the sport itself, creating a direct relationship with hockey contributing to a positive connection with fans. Furthermore, in ice-logos produce a unique and exclusive placement for brands setting them apart from other advertisements in the rink. 

Elevate your brand to unparalleled heights and become Orbit Ice Arena’s exclusive Platinum Sponsor by purchasing our rink a state-of-the-art scoreboard! Your company’s name and logo will be prominently featured on the scoreboard, ensuring maximum exposure to our visitors, both in person and through our online broadcast platform LiveBarn. This unique opportunity will position your brand as the leader in supporting Orbit Ice Arena and Windy City Storm Hockey and grant exclusive visibility and recognition. By becoming our Platinum Sponsor, you will not only contribute to the enhancement of our facility but also revel in promotional benefits and create a lasting connection with our passionate community.

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