The UCSB Department of Recreation's mission is to serve our Gaucho community by cultivating well-being through our programs, services, and facilities. We hope to engage and inspire our Greater Gaucho community to thrive, have fun, and belong. With over 150,000 ft2 of indoor and outdoor space and an abundance of year-round events and programming, partnering with UCSB Recreation is a great way to promote your brand and gain exposure in a variety of ways.
We thank our sponsors for helping our programs succeed and for their continued support of Recreation!
We can’t wait to partner with you! Email sponsorships@recreation.ucsb.edu to get started.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Why Partner with UCSB Recreation?
Support the Positive Impact of Collegiate Recreation
Academic Success
Professional & Leadership Development
Recruitment & Retention
Belonging & Engagement
Physical & Mental Wellbeing
Build Brand Loyalty with Recreation's Audiences
UCSB Students
Staff & Faculty
Alumni
Goleta & Santa Barbara Community
Local Parents & Kids
4,000
Average Rec Cen Visits Daily
5,900+
Yearly Enrollment in Gaucho R.E.C. Classes
1,900
Students Participate in Sport Clubs
30,000
Yearly Visits to Climbing Center
600+
Recreation Student Staff
6,250+
Youth Swim Lessons Each Year
Ways to Partner with UCSB Recreation
Sponsorship Packages
Pre-built combos of our most popular special events and a la carte options. See the chart below for a full breakdown of each package.
Sponsor Booths & Pop-Ups
Join the fun and secure a booth at one or more of our events throughout the year, or host a bespoke pop-up activation within our facilities.
A La Carte
Pick and choose the channels and placements that are most valuable to your brand. We offer physical and digital options, including social media features, email newsletter ads, facility signage, and more.
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The gold standard of Gaucho partnership, shining with premier visibility, exclusive recognition, and unmatched exposure across UCSB Recreation's platforms. |
A dynamic sponsorship tier that makes a splash with strong visibility, meaningful engagement, and a steady current of brand presence across our community. |
Let your brand echo across campus like the chimes of Storke Tower, with recurring digital visibility through social media, website placement, and featured content in email newsletters. |
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Event Sponsor Booth |
5 Events |
3 Events |
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Physical Sponsor Wall of Fame |
✔ |
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Digital Sponsor Wall of Fame |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Website Homepage |
✔ |
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Sponsor Webpage |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Monthly Email Newsletters |
12 Newsletters |
4 Newsletters |
12 Newsletters |
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Social Media Sponsor Series |
12 Posts |
4 Posts |
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Social Media Sponsor Features |
4 Posts |
Past Sponsor Activations
From elaborate pop-up events to signage in our facilities, UCSB Recreation will work with your brand to coordinate unique sponsor activations that maximize your audience goals and budget.