SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Nighthawk Volleyball Corporate Sponsorship
WE'RE KIND OF A BIG DEAL!
The Ironwood Ridge High School Volleyball Program is one of the top volleyball programs in Arizona. Over the past 15 years, the Nighthawks have been ranked in the State’s top 10 including being the number 1 ranked team in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2020. Locally, Ironwood Ridge has won the Region Championship 14 times over the last 17 seasons.
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Located in Oro Valley, Ironwood Ridge is a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Since 2007, the Nighthawks compete in the 5A conference - the second highest division in the State..
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Those in attendance at a volleyball match will not only be viewing interscholastic athletics at its best, but will also be enjoying a high school volleyball environment unlike any other in the state. Ironwood Ridge boasts Arizona’s only volleyball-only venue, creating a unique experience for the players and fans! The Nighthawks traditionally play the toughest schedule in Southern Arizona, bringing some of the State's top teams into the gym for feature matches.
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In addition to providing an entertaining product, the Nighthawks strive for and focus on success in the classroom. Our student-athletes maintain some of the highest GPA’s on campus. Ironwood Ridge has earned the American Volleyball Coaches’ Association’s national Team Academic Award 20 years in a row!
SOME OF OUR MILESTONES INCLUDE:
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State Tournament Qualifier (20)
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2003-2022
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​State Final Four (9)
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2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
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​State Championship Appearances (2)
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2004, 2014
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​Regional/Sectional Championships (15)
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2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
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​AVCA Team All-Academic Award (20)
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2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
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​All-Region/Section Player of the Year (13)
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2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
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​Southern Arizona Player of the Year (6)
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2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
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Coach of the Year (12)
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2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022
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All-Region/Section First Team Selections (56)
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All-State Selections (18)
IRVB Sponsors get the Home Court Advantage
Your Business will have a real
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE!
Ironwood Ridge Women's Volleyball boosts a 166-29 (.851) overall home court record in their volleyball-only facility. The Nighthawk Volleyball Venue at Ironwood Ridge High School was selected by prepvolleyball.com and ESPNHS.com as the “Best Home Court Advantage” in the nation! The unique and intimate design, along with the student and fan sections, were credited in the recognition.
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The 525-seat facility hosts the volleyball teams on their own court, creating an imitate environment with a boisterous home court advantage. The outstanding athletic facilities at Ironwood Ridge offers a tremendous opportunity for your business to gain exposure during our volleyball events.
Let our LOYAL FANS work FOR YOU
Fan Demographics: Who are Nighthawk Volleyball Fans?
Typical fans are between the ages of 14-65 with a big part of the group being our student body. Ironwood Ridge offers free admission to our feeder schools (middle school fans) who bring their parents and friends to our home games. The other large group includes parents, siblings, grandparents, and alumni from the school.
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Nighthawk Volleyball Fans can become all-stars for your business! The Ironwood Ridge Volleyball fan base is largely suburban, community-minded, and intensely loyal; meaning when you sponsor the Nighthawks, our fans can become your most loyal customers!
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By partnering with the Nighthawks in the heart of Oro Valley, you can reach some of the most affluent, well-educated, and technologically savvy consumers in Southern Arizona.
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Courtside Advertising Panels and Gym Banners
The Courtside Package is a powerful marketing opportunity that allows your company to maximize your exposure at our home volleyball matches, including the first rounds of the Regional and State Tournaments. This includes attractive advertising is in the intimate setting of the Nighthawk Volleyball Gym - where logos are prominently displayed Court-Side and alongside larger-than-life-size images of our Senior Volleyball Players.
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Volleyball Media Guide
The Ironwood Ridge Volleyball Media Guide is the exclusive program available at every Nighthawks home match. The program is a reference source for player rosters, statistics, program history and team news. This attractive publication is provided to all Nighthawk fans at every home game and is an excellent medium to advertise your product or service.
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nighthawkvolleyball.com and Social Media
Ger noticed on the Internet: Advertise on the Official Ironwood Ridge Volleyball Website. Logo ads, page sponsorships, and being a part of Nighthawk Volleyball’s Social Media Network, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, are just a few of the ways to take advantage of this interactive medium.
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State Tournament Home Match Sponsorship
Ironwood Ridge Volleyball has hosted the first rounds of the State Tournament as one of the top seeds in 14 of the past 17 tournaments. Local businesses can sponsor the first and/or second round by offsetting the admission for the student body. Sponsorship may include recognition on crowd t-shirts, game program, and public address announcements.