Quarterly Newsletter December 2012

About Ignite Sports Marketing

Ignite Sports Marketing is the result of a true passion for the sport of soccer and decades of experience playing, coaching, and supporting the game. We develop innovative fundraising and nutritional platforms for competitive soccer clubs across the country. Our mission is to build financially strong youth sports organizations and promote wellness and nutrition throughout clubs families and communities. Our Ignition fundraising process combines the use of technology, the benefits of nutritional science, and the value of ongoing revenue to provide a new opportunity in youth sports. The nutrition platform is rooted in decades of scientific research and clinical trials. Whether you are just starting out on your fitness journey or gearing up for professional competition, we provide your road map to peak performance on and off the field.

What Are We Up To?

It has been an awesome experience to help create the foundation for Ignite. Working with great people who share a passion for sports and building a company that promotes the growth and value of youth sports is very gratifying. Each one of us at Ignite competed in youth sports at a high level and those experiences have helped shape who we are today. This summer, we traveled the globe and experienced some of the best youth soccer in the world. This is our version of Research and Development. Taras Jaworsky, Regional Sales Manager in Chicago, took a group to his native Ukraine for a month. They traveled, trained, and competed with the most competitive clubs in the country. Off the pitch they immersed themselves in the 2012 Euro Cup that was played in the Ukraine and Poland and saw some of the worlds top players and national teams. Spain emerged victorious to become the first team to win two consecutive European Championships, and the first international team to win three straight major tournament titles (Euro 2008, 2010 World Cup, and Euro 2012).

Tim Ryerson, Regional Sales Manager in Los Angeles, took a group over to Gothenburg, Sweden to play in the Gothia Cup. The annual tournament is known as The Worlds Largest Football Tournament featuring 35,200 players, 1567 teams, and representing 72 nations. Ryerson Soccer www.ryersonsoccer.com has been leading youth soccer clubs from the US to play in international events for years. Steve and I merely stayed in the United States and had the two largest youth national championships in our respective backyards. The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Champions Cup and National Cup XI Finals, US Club Soccers two national championship events, were held outside of Chicago at Waukegan Sports Park. The pair of events, held July 27-31, included 168 of the top teams from across the United States. www.nationalpremierleagues.com. I had the pleasure of attending the US Youth Soccer National Championships www.usyouthsoccer.org outside of Charlotte at Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex in Rock Hill, SC. I was blown away by the level of play and the progression of youth soccer since my playing days. Take a look on our website www.ignitesportsmarketing to see some of the great moments from the tournament. Steve, Tim, and I also managed to take in the Columbia Invitational over Memorial Day weekend outside of Baltimore, MD. Youth soccer is a way of life in the area and almost 600 teams competed over the weekend. Tim and his family grew up playing in the area and it was easy to see where the four Ryerson brothers passion for the game was developed. In October, we had the opportunity to sponsor the annual Pink in the Park soccer event in Charlotte in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The evening featured a varsity and JV match between Myers Park High School and Ardrey Kell and included drawings, fan promotions, and a balloon release at halftime. It was a great night for the local soccer community to come together and support a great cause.

Featured Product for December GPS HYDRATION

Description
GPS HYDRATION is a scientifically advanced, low calorie sports drink that quickly replenishes vital fluids, electrolytes, and nutrients physiologically consumed during exercise. The comprehensive formula effectively rehydrates, refuels, and refreshes the body to quench thirst, maintain peak energy and performance, and enhance physical endurance. * Boasting an exceptionally absorbable blend of antioxidants, amino acids, carbohydrates, and B-complex vitamins, GPS HYDRATION speeds the gastric-emptying process, which enables rapid hydration of active muscles and tissues. GPS HYDRATION also delivers the proper electrolyte balance needed for normal cell and organ function and provides adaptogenic support for enhanced physical endurance.*

Recommended Use
Add one scoop or stick of GPS HYDRATION to 8 fl oz of water, shake or stir thoroughly, and drink. For optimum results, use one serving of GPS HYDRATION every thirty minutes of activity.

Key Benefits

Restores fluids and electrolytes lost during physical activity* Speeds the gastric-emptying process, enabling rapid hydration of active muscles and tissues* Enhances physical endurance* Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives Does not contain aspartame or high-fructose corn syrup Sucralose Free

Available in Fruit Punch Not only does GPS HYDRATION taste great it has significantly helped my body maintain proper hydration levels during my workouts. I have found that using GPS HYDRATION has improved my endurance and prevents exhaustion after completing a training session. Steve M.

Partner Spotlight
Bridges FC, Palatine, IL Bridges FC works with players who have a deep love for the game, but lack the networks, resources, and life essentials to maximize their development. They welcome young men from around the world and help them reach their highest potential in soccer by developing them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Bridges FC player-pool is approximately 200 players from fifteen countries; their work has contributed to five to seven Bridges FC players signing professional contracts each of the last four years. Bridges FC is led by Bret Hall, lifetime soccer player and coach. Under his coaching mentorship, Bret has cultivated over 60 men/women players who have played professionally at the highest levels of soccer including the U.S. World Cup teams. Bret is most known for his guiding role in the lives of his players through his vision to train and develop players to prepare them to use soccer as a bridge for life and service. Bridges FC alums include USA National Team members Jay DeMerit, Jonathan Spector, and Michael Bradley. To learn more about the amazing things that Bret and his staff are doing, visit www.bridgesfc.com. Please consider a contribution to the mission of Bridges FC. Thanks to an extremely generous donor, all donations up to $75,000 total will be matched if made before December 31, 2012! Ignite Sports Marketing is honored to be supporting such an inspiring organization. We provide a fundraising and nutrition platform that helps the Bridges FC and its players achieve peak performance on and off the pitch. 2012 Bridges FC

Help Us Help You

We are thrilled with the feedback that we have received from the soccer community across the country. If your kids youth sports organizations could benefit from our innovative fundraising and nutrition programs, we would love an opportunity to introduce ourselves. Feel free to contact me directly at abe@ignitesportsmarketing.com for more information. On behalf of Steve and our whole team at Ignite, we thank you for your support and wish you a Happy Holiday season! Abe

Abe Early National Marketing Director www.ignitesportsmarketing.com