DANCING WITH THE ‘STROS EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THE ASTROS FOUNDATION

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We know they have the stuff to make it in the Big

Leagues but now it’s time to see what they can bring to

the dance floor. Come watch the 2013 Astros players

switch out their cleats for dancing shoes!

The inaugural 2013 “Dancing with the ‘Stros” will pair

Astros players with professional dancers to music of

their choosing. They will perform in front of a panel of

some of Houston’s toughest critics - their teammates!

Includes wine, beer, signature cocktails and appetizers.

This is one event that you will not want to miss!

DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Doors will open to ticketed patrons only at 6:30 pm

and the show will begin at approximately 7:30pm

(subject to end time of Astros vs. Angels game).

EVENT TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE.

VENUE: HOUSE OF BLUES 1204 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002

THE ASTROS FOUNDATION PRESENTS…

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This charitable fundraiser will benefit free programs for at-risk youth offered by the Astros Urban Youth

Academy in the Acres Homes section of Northwest Houston.

DANCING WITH THE ‘STROS COMPETITION: RULES OF THE GAME

• Four (4) current Astros players will compete on stage in a “dance off” as judged by other current

members of the Astros 2013 team.

• Each of the four (4) dancers will be partnered with a professional dancer and each competitor will

have only 60 minutes to develop and practice their routine. The four Astros “dancers” will select their

own recorded musical track and will work with a professional choreographer on a performance in a

style of their choice (salsa, swing, hip-hop, creative ballroom dancing, etc…). Each performance will last

approximately 2 ½ minutes.

• The Astros players serving as judges will be on stage. After each performance, the judges will hold

up a card rating the player’s performance on a scale of zero to ten (worst to best). Extra bonus points

may be added for courage, determination, creativity, and humor. Technical dancing skills are unlikely to

be the highlight of the evening.

• The fierce athletic competition will result in one Grand Prize Winner. Players will be awarded various

consolation prizes based on their performance, and the winner will have bragging rights and a special

trophy proudly displayed in the Astros clubhouse.

• The event may include a VIP Cocktail Reception for a select number of guests and sponsors are

invited in prior to the start of the fundraiser to enjoy the players’ brief rehearsal with their professional

dance partner.

WHAT IS DANCING WITH THE ‘STROS?

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The official team charity of the Houston Astros, The Astros Foundation seeks to harness the

passion of baseball fans to support youth baseball and softball programs serving at-risk

children and teens. Our cornerstone initiatives include the Community Leaders Program,

the Astros Urban Youth Academy in Houston and the Astros RBI Program

(Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities).

A non-profit, the Astros Foundation is supported by the team’s owners, sponsors and funds raised through special events

featuring Astros players, their wives and Minute Maid Park. Donations to The Astros Foundation are tax deductible.

Our Non-Profit Tax ID #: 74 – 2793078

Little

Leaguers

warming

up for

their first

clinic at

the newly

renovated

fields.

THE ASTROS FOUNDATION

MISSION & CORNERSTONE PROGRAMS

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The Astros Urban Youth Academy (UYA) is run by The Astros Foundation. The UYA

provides free baseball and softball instruction, life skills training and academic support to

Houston youth, with a focus on serving inner city and at-risk children and teens.

J.D. Martinez gives a UYA camper

some advice at a summer camp.

Wesley Wright shares pitching mechanics at

the Urban Youth Academy summer camp.

Baseball and softball camps, clinics and other

activities are provided by experienced

instructors. UYA staff also provide mentoring,

leadership development and assistance with the

college application process.

The Urban Youth Academy’s doors are open

year-round to youngsters from the Houston area

who wish to participate.

Beneficiary: THE ASTROS

URBAN YOUTH ACADEMY

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Jose Altuve huddles up with Urban Youth Academy

campers to end the day with a “Go Astros.”

“Whether it’s in the

Major League or

Little Leagues,

baseball teaches

important life

lessons, like

perseverance, hard

work…how to leave

home and return

home safely.

I’m proud to work

with The Astros

Foundation so all

kids have the

chance to learn

these lessons.”

– Jose Altuve,

Astros Infielder

“I think the more

kids you can get

involved with

sports – and the

more kids you can

get involved with

baseball – the

better people you

will have in your

community.”

- Reid Ryan,

President of the

Houston Astros

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• 50 Dancing with the ‘Stros tickets,

including 25 tickets to VIP

reception with food and drinks

• 10 event VIP parking passes

• Ceremonial first pitch in 2014

(date TBD)

• Company logo on Videoboard at

Minute Maid Park during Dancing

with the ‘Stros Promotion

• Company name “Presented by

NAME OF COMPANY” in promos

about the event on radio and CSN

• Interview opportunity for

corporate representative on Astros

radio and CSN

PRESENTING SPONSOR $50,000 (or 2 Co-Presenting Sponsors at 25k each)

• Opportunity for corporate

spokesman to speak at the event

• One 14-person suite for a future

Astros home game (date TBD by

mutual agreement)

• A 45-minute visit from Orbit at

your corporate headquarters or

charitable event of your choice

• 25 baseballs autographed by

current Astros players (one player

autograph per baseball)

• 100 tickets to any Astros home

game between September 13th

and September 18th

• Company logo on Dancing with

the ‘Stros collateral before and

during event

A Lindale Little Leaguer

practicing her base running

during a UYA Clinic at Moody

Park. UYA instruction includes

softball as well as baseball.

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• 25 Dancing with the ‘Stros tickets, including 10

tickets to VIP reception with food and drinks

• 5 event VIP parking passes

• One 14-person suite for a future Astros home game

(date TBD by mutual agreement)

• A 45-minute visit from Orbit at your corporate

headquarters or charitable event of your choice

• 15 baseballs autographed by current Astros players

(one player autograph per baseball)

• 50 tickets to any Astros home game between

September 13th and September 18th

• Company logo on Dancing with the ‘Stros collateral

before and during event

UYA Instructor teaching fundamentals to the

youth of Ingrando Park during a Saturday

morning clinic.

ALL STAR SPONSOR $25,000

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• 15 Dancing with the ‘Stros tickets, including 5 tickets to VIP reception with food and drinks

• 3 event VIP parking passes

• 10 baseballs autographed by current Astros players (one player autograph per baseball)

• 25 tickets to any Astros home game between September 13th and September 18th

• Company logo on Dancing with the Stros collateral before and during event

UYA Youth Clinic at local

Houston public park.

GRAND SLAM SPONSOR $10,000

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• 10 Dancing with the ‘Stros

tickets, including 2 tickets to VIP

reception with food and drinks

• 1 event VIP parking pass

• 5 baseballs autographed by

current Astros players (one

player autograph per baseball)

• 10 tickets to any Astros home

game between September 13th

and September 18th

• Company logo on Dancing with

the ‘Stros collateral before and

during event The Astros Foundation clinics include fun for all ages.

HOME RUN SPONSOR $5,000

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An Overview of

Event Sponsorship

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Company logo on Dancing with the ‘Stros Collateral X X X X

Dancing with the ‘Stros Event Tickets 50 25 15 10

Tickets to DWTS VIP reception with food and drinks 25 10 5 2

Event VIP parking passes 10 5 3 1

Tickets to Astros home game September 13th - 18th 100 50 25 10

Baseballs autographed by current Astros players 25 10 5 2

A 45-minute visit from Orbit X X

One 14-person suite for a future Astros home game X X

Opportunity for corporate spokesman to introduce the event X

Interview opportunity for corporate representative on Astros radio & CSN X

Company logo drops on Radio & CSN X

Ceremonial first pitch X

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Little Leaguers

parade towards

their new baseball

fields, renovated

through the

Community Leaders

program.

We hope you will please consider supporting The Astros Foundation’s

year-round free programs for at risk youth in Houston by sponsoring

this one-of-a-kind event.

“Thanks to you, we have not only ‘fields of dreams’ but real dreams for a stronger,

better future. So on behalf of all the kids like me, I take my cap off to you.

I hope you are proud that, like you, I’m now part of the Astros family.”

- Nate Crawford, UYA Member and 2013 Astros Bat Boy

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Meg Vaillancourt

Executive Director, The Astros Foundation

Senior Vice President, Community Relations

megv@astros.com

W: 713.259.8834 |C: 713.294.7399

For more information, please contact:

THANK YOU