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Your sponsorship helps create an unforgettable experience for students while supporting math achievement, teamwork, and confidence.
Support Youth. Elevate Your Brand. Build Community.
Sponsorship of the Winter Classic Soccer Tournament goes beyond traditional marketing—it's an investment in the future of New Haven's students. Your partnership supports youth development, school pride, and community engagement while providing meaningful visibility with families, educators, and local leaders.
Impact Students
Directly support hundreds of students through athletics, academic enrichment, and character development
Gain Visibility
Reach families, schools, and community members through trusted, high-attendance event
Build Goodwill
Align your brand with education, teamwork, and community—values that matter to customers
Featured Tournament Sponsor
Thank you to our partners who make the Winter Classic possible
Avelo Airlines
We're proud to partner with Avelo Airlines, whose commitment to community support helps ensure every student receives quality tournament apparel. Their sponsorship directly enhances the student experience and demonstrates their dedication to investing in youth development and local sports.
"Thank you, Avelo, for helping us create lasting memories for our students and their families."
Join Avelo Airlines and become a featured tournament partner
Sponsorship Opportunities
Choose the sponsorship level that aligns with your brand and community impact goals. All packages can be customized to fit your needs.
High-visibility, limited availability sponsorship with event-wide brand recognition
Sponsor a specific grade band or bracket (Elementary or Middle School division)
On-site exposure with naming rights for Field 1 or Field 2
Direct student impact by sponsoring MVP, Sportsmanship, Teamwork, or Leadership awards
Support the event experience with water, food, equipment, gear, or services
Why Sponsor the Winter Classic?
This is more than a soccer tournament—it's a community investment that delivers real value
Reach Hundreds of Families
Connect with local families, schools, and community members in a trusted, high-attendance setting
Support Youth Development
Align your brand with education, athletics, character building, and academic achievement
Partner with a Trusted Nonprofit
New Haven Counts has a proven track record of impact, accountability, and community trust
Strong Brand Impressions
High visibility in-person and online before, during, and after the event
Repeat Annual Exposure
This is an annual flagship event, not a one-off—build lasting community relationships
Premier Event Quality
Well-organized, professionally run, and hosted at a top-tier indoor sports facility
Sponsor Visibility & Recognition
Your support will be celebrated and showcased across multiple touchpoints
Event Website
Featured on tournament page with logo and description
Social Media
Thank-you posts, event highlights, and sponsor spotlights
On-Site Signage
Banners, posters, and displays throughout the venue
Announcements
Recognition during opening, closing, and awards ceremonies
Event Materials
Schedules, programs, and printed collateral
Post-Event Communications
Thank-you emails, recap posts, and impact reports
Your Brand. Our Platform. Real Impact.
Sponsorship isn't just advertising—it's a partnership that creates lasting goodwill in the community while supporting the next generation of students.
Become a Winter Classic Sponsor
Join Avelo Airlines and other community partners in making this year's tournament the best yet. Let's discuss a sponsorship package that fits your goals and budget.
Get Started Today
Email: partnerships@newhavencounts.org
Phone: (203) 208-9249
All sponsorship packages can be customized to meet your organization's goals and budget. Let's create a partnership that works for everyone.