INDIANAPOLIS (February 8, 2024) – The Horizon League announced another major move today ahead of the 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships. Valeo agreed to a partnership extension centered around the title sponsorship of our Fan Zone for the next three years.
Why this matters: This extension provides impactful financial and operational support and enhances the fan experience ahead of the 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships on March 11 and 12. The partnership also includes the title sponsorship of our All-Academic Teams for all 19 League-sponsored sports.
Major Voices
Horizon League Commissioner Julie Roe Lach
“Valeo is a great community partner and the continued sponsorship of the Valeo Fan Zone, in addition to their overall sponsorship of the Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championship, and the title sponsorship of the All-Academic Teams for all of our League sports, creates a major impact on the Indy community and our student-athletes and fans. We are looking forward to even more great experiences at the Valeo Fan Zone in 2024.”
President of Valeo Financial Advisors Justin Padgett
“At Valeo, we are committed to promoting community engagement, and we are thrilled to support the 2024-2026 Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships through the Valeo Fan Zone. Our core values (Alignment, Transparency, Collaboration, Drive, and Innovation) align perfectly with the characteristics displayed by the Horizon League and its exceptional student-athletes. We are looking forward to a great event!”
Dig deeper:
- The Valeo Fan Zone will be located in Grand Hall, directly across from the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
- Grand Hall will be open in-between the men’s and women’s sessions each day. On Monday, March 11, fans can visit the Valeo Fan Zone after the women’s semifinals from 4-7 p.m. before heading in to the men’s semifinal games. The Valeo Fan Zone will be open again on Tuesday, March 12 from 2-7 p.m. following the crowning of a new women’s champion and leading into the 7 p.m. men’s championship game.
- The Valeo Fan Zone is free of charge with engagement and photo opportunities for fans to enjoy along with unique food and beverage options for purchase.
- More details on the fan activations inside the 2024 Valeo Fan Zone will be announced later this month.
- The 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships will begin March 5 and 7 with early round games on campus and will culminate with the semifinal and championship games at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum March 11-12. Schools, groups, youth sports organizations and basketball fans interested in attending games or learning more about getting involved in Indianapolis are encouraged to email Kelley Ford at kford@horizonleague.org.
- The Horizon League is an NCAA Division I athletics conference comprised of 11 member institutions located throughout the Midwest’s major metropolitan cities. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the League and its members strive to be highly competitive athletically while committing to the total development of its student-athletes and creating a lasting impact on campus and in the community. For more information, visit HorizonLeague.com.
- Valeo Financial Advisors is a fee-only, comprehensive financial planning firm founded locally in 2002. Headquartered in Carmel, the firm focuses on a family’s entire financial picture, including net worth monitoring, cash flow, taxes, business owner optimization, public and private investment management, risk management, and estate planning. With the firm’s mandate on a limited number of clients, we strive to provide peace of mind that can only come from knowing all aspects of your financial life are working well together. For more information, visit www.valeofinancial.com.
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