2024 ACA Championship - Sponsor Invite

SPONSOR INVITATION

MAY 23 & 24, 2024 Pickwick lake | Florence, al 2024 aca championship

Welcome!

We are excited to be back at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama for this year’s Championship! This marks the 19 th year of the Association of Collegiate Anglers’ BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s as well as all our other great partners!! We would like to extend this invitation to you and your representatives to join us on-site in Florence, Alabama–this will be another outstanding event both on-site as well as within the television series and supporting digital coverage, so please let us know how we can incorporate your brand’s message. The “Big Day” happens on Wednesday, May 22 nd with angler check-in and meet & greet, and a meal for all, as well as opportunities to have a booth-style display and dedicated one-on-one time with the anglers. If you can only join us one day, Wednesday is certainly the day to interact with the anglers. Regardless of your ability to join us at the event, we sincerely thank each of you for supporting collegiate bass fishing through your sponsorship of the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. We will be in touch with everyone about the event and your support effortsthere. We look forward to seeing you at the Championship! - Wade Middleton, Director of the Association of Collegiate Anglers

Sunday, May 19 th – Wednesday, May 22 nd SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, May 22 nd CHECK-IN & SPONSOR BANQUET

Thursday, May 23 rd – Friday, May 24 th

Tournament Days. Location: McFarland Park Take-off : Begins 6:00am Weigh-in: Begins 2:00pm Angler Meal provided during Weigh-in on both days. National Champions crowned following Day 2 Weigh-in!

Official Practice Day & Check-In. Sponsor Meet & Greet, Angler Check-In & Banquet *MANDATORY Events* • Location: Marriott Shoals • Check-In / Meet & Greet: 2:30pm – 5:00pm • Welcome & Dinner begins at 5:00pm • Mandatory Meeting : 6:00pm

Official Practice Days. ACA Staff will be on-site in preparation for all activities; please let us know if you need anything.

Angler Check-In & Sponsor Banquet Wednesday, May 22 nd @ Marriott Shoals Conference Center

One Hightower Place Florence, Alabama 35630 256-740-4141 MARRIOTT SHOALS CONFERENCE CENTER

2:30pm to 5pm ANGLER CHECK-IN

2:30pm to 5pm Booth Setups beginning at noon. SPONSOR MEET & GREET

5pm to 6pm WELCOME & DINNER

Begins at 6pm Mandatory for all anglers. TOURNAMENT MEETING

Sponsor Meet & Greet

Wednesday, May 22 nd @ Marriott Shoals Conference Center

All anglers will be coming through the Marriott Shoals Conference Center for check-in between the hours of 2:30pm-5pm, followed by dinner and meeting. This is the best opportunity for sponsors to interact with anglers and we encourage you to be set up and ready no later than 2:00pm. Staff will be on hand to provide assistance starting at noon on Wednesday, May 22 nd . If you will be shipping products, displays, or anything else to the Championship, please contact CarecoTV to coordinate.

Lodging Information

Book your lodging throughout Championship Week early! Marriott Shoals is the host hotel for tournament staff and convenient location to the Conference Center located on-site where the Sponsor Banquet and Meet & Greet will take place. Contact Shelley for any assistance with reservations.

MARRIOTT SHOALS HOTEL (Host hotel for Staff) 800 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL 35630 256-246-3600

HAMPTON INN MIDTOWN OF FLORENCE/LAUDERDALE TOURISM

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 1000 Sweetwater Ave. Florence, AL 35630 256-764-9966 COMFORT SUITES 140 Matthew Paul Court (off HWY 72) Florence, AL 35630 256-246-2300 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

2285 Florence Blvd. Florence, AL 35630

256-764-8888 BAYMONT INN 115 Ana Drive – Off Hwy 72 Florence, AL 35630 (256) 415-6574 QUALITY INN

180 Etta Gray Street Florence, AL 35630 256-246-2200

150 Etta Gray Street Florence, AL 35630 256-740-0444

Take-off and Weigh-in will be at McFarland Park each tournament day – May 23 rd & 24 th Located At: 200 Jim Spain Dr. Florence, AL 35630

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Social Media Sharing

Championship Week 2024 will be shared and documented via all the ACA social media platforms. If you have any social media requests – such as tags to utilize, any social media staff to reach out to in order to share across your channels – please let us know so we can facilitate accordingly.

Contact Us

Wade Middleton, ACA Director 210-573-7057 (M) Wade@carecotv.com

Shelley Giesecke, Tournament Coordinator 210-697-8081 ext.111 (W) 210-683-8841 (M) Shelley@carecotv.com Kyle Curry, Tournament Director/Host 214-226-4388 (M) Kyle@carecotv.com