Friends Of Amateur Sports (FOAS)
This high-visibility, hyper-local strategy is the key to dominating your local market, and it’s only attainable through exclusive placement on Edmonton’s most popular tournament websites.
FOAS is an exclusive, hyper-local advertising placement across a network of Edmonton’s 10+ most popular amateur sports tournament websites.
Focused Marketing for Real Local Results
Is your marketing budget delivering the local results you need?
For Edmonton businesses that depend on local traffic, effective visibility is essential, yet often challenging to achieve. Traditional methods like flyers or broad online ads can struggle to connect with the right audience. It’s time for a more focused, visible, and results-driven strategy.This program connects your business directly with an engaged local community, boosting both brand awareness and online authority.
Beyond Simple Advertising
Unlock Unparalleled Market Positioning with True Category Exclusivity
This isn't just another online directory or short-lived social media campaign. FOAS provides a distinct advantage through Category Exclusivity across a Network of high-traffic, community-focused websites. We partner with over 10 established high-traffic tournament sites in Edmonton – platforms regularly visited by thousands of local families, athletes, and community members. Unlike standard advertising options, we set a limit of one per specific category (e.g., 'Air Conditioning', 'Dentist') featured across our entire network. This strategic placement elevates your brand beyond simple advertising.
Your Advantage
Measurable Reach, Exclusivity, SEO Boost, and Community Connection
Targeted Hyper-Local Reach: Gain prominent visibility with over 48,000+ engaged Edmontonians actively involved in or following local sports – your potential customers.Strategic Category Exclusivity: Secure the sole rights for your business type (e.g., the only Chiropractor, the only Deck Builder) across all 10+ partner sites, effectively positioning your brand as the leader.High-Quality Placement & SEO Boost: Your logo, business name, address, Google rating, and a direct website link are featured on a dedicated sponsor page. This drives qualified local traffic and provides a valuable backlink and citation from reputable community sites, significantly boosting your local search engine visibility and credibility online. (Consistent citations are crucial for local SEO, helping search engines verify and trust your business information.)Enhanced Brand Reputation: Align your business with the positive impact of supporting local amateur sports, strengthening community ties and building goodwill.Sustainable Market Presence: Become the recognized name in your category for a large, relevant local audience.
A Transparent Partnership
Verified Reach and Community Impact
FOAS operates with transparency and focuses on delivering real value. Our network consists of established, popular Edmonton tournament websites with verifiable traffic, ensuring your message reaches an active local audience. The 48,000+ reach reflects the genuine combined traffic of these community hubs.Furthermore, your subscription directly supports local amateur sports initiatives – helping organize events, provide resources for young athletes, and strengthen community connections here in Edmonton. It’s a measurable investment in both your business growth and the local community.
The FOAS Solution
Why This Opportunity is Strategic
Exploring new marketing strategies requires careful consideration. Perhaps you're weighing the effectiveness of niche advertising for your specific service or comparing it to familiar methods. However, the key differentiator here is the limited availability inherent in our model, coupled with the SEO advantages.Only one businesses per category can secure a placement with its associated backlink and citation benefits. Considering this strategic advantage is crucial.
Moving Beyond Ineffective Marketing
The challenge for many local businesses lies in finding advertising methods that deliver consistent, targeted results without excessive budget waste. Generic platforms often dilute your message among numerous competitors, making it difficult to stand out and connect meaningfully with an engaged local audience, while also offering limited SEO value. Friends Of Amateur Sports offers a direct solution: a targeted, exclusive, and impactful platform designed specifically to connect businesses like yours with your ideal Edmonton customers through their community interests, while simultaneously enhancing your online search presence.
A Few Example Events...
May 30 to Jun 1, 2025
100+ Soccer Teams
EWZSA Spring Challenge
Jan 22 to Jan 25, 2026
100+ Soccer Teams
FC Memorial Challenge
Dec 27 to Dec 29, 2025
200+ teams
EMSA Polar Cup
Timing is a key consideration for maximizing this opportunity. Only one spot available per business category across our entire network. Once a category like 'Electrician' or 'Massage Therapist' is full, it becomes unavailable to competitors for the subscription term. With tournament seasons underway, peak visibility occurs throughout the year. Securing your placement ensures you capture the attention of the 48,000+ potential customers visiting these sites. Acting decisively allows you to gain this strategic market advantage.
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Spaces are limited for each business category
Your support directly funds local amateur sports—helping organize events, provide resources for young athletes, and strengthen community connections.Complete the form below to submit your business for consideration.
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