2026 SPIRE Academy Brand Guide

SPIRE BRAND GUIDE 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Importance of a Brand Identity ......................

Mission & Vision ...........................................

Values ..........................................................

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Positioning Statement ................................... 10

Bolierplate ................................................... 13

The Divisions of SPIRE .................................... 14

Style Guidelines ............................................ 18

Identity as Text ............................................. 19 Division Names ............................................. 20

Capitalization ................................................ 21 Hyphens and Dashes ..................................... 21 Logo ............................................................ 22

Color ...........................................................

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Typography .................................................. 27

Brand Elements.............................................. 28 Photos .......................................................... 30

Templates ...................................................... 32

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IMPORTANCE OF A BRAND IDENTITY

IMPORTANCE OF A BRAND IDENTITY

SPIRE Academy will compete with organizations across the

nation and around the globe. Given this dynamic environment, it is increasingly important for us to express a single, compelling voice in everything we do.

To understand SPIRE, these brand guidelines contain our mission, taglines, values, positioning, approach, divisions and identity.

It also provides general guidelines for the visual and verbal

articulation of the SPIRE brand, specific directions for the

application of our logo and other related elements. It also provides an overview of marketing materials, standards and PR guidelines.

The totality of the logo, visuals and words we use to describe

SPIRE will enable us to establish and maintain a clear, unified

brand identity, both within the SPIRE community and beyond.

Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room – Jeff Bezos

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MISSION

SPIRE Academy, a world leader in personalized development for students, athletes and individuals, transforms passion into purpose while empowering peak performance in school, sport, work and life.

To be an international college preparatory community where students develop their unique potential through scholarship, performance, inclusion, resilience and empathy to become inspired leaders and global citizens.

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VALUES

O U R VA LU E S

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SCHOLARSHIP

PERFORMANCE

INCLUSION

We approach scholarship with an open and fearless mindset, driven by an unwavering passion for learning.

We strive for excellence, pushing boundaries, and continually improving in pursuit of our goals.

We are strengthened by different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

VALUES

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RESILIENCE

EMPATHY

We have an unwavering commitment to achieving greatness by overcoming obstacles and maintaining a positive attitude.

We are empowered by opportunities to support and uplift others.

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POSITIONING STATEMENT

POSITIONING STATEMENT Brand positioning is the “market space” a brand is perceived to occupy in the mind of the target audience.

All strong marketing communications programs need to focus on only a few messages to achieve a better impact in an increasingly noisy environment. The brand positioning is the part of the brand identity that management decides to actively communicate to the market.

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POSITIONING STATEMENT

SPIRE is committed to unlocking an individual’s full potential.

We integrate professional training, education and competition

across a wide variety of sports, disciplines and possible

The “SPIRE Way” places equal focus and extra emphasis on the

development of strong minds, strong bodies and strong character.

career paths. Sports is our foundation, but our specialty

Our complex is one of the largest indoor, multi-sport, training and

professional career paths as well. From basketball to esports to

roof and over 750 acres of outdoor recreational space, SPIRE has

training options will eventually include a wide mix of potential

swimming, track & field, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball and wrestling

competition facilities in the world. With 850,000 sq. ft. under our the unique capacity to simultaneously host a boarding school,

- no other Academy can match the diversity of our curriculum

camps, clubs, leagues, tournaments and championship events,

semester programs, but also have the opportunity to experience

been taken to create an unparalleled experience.

offerings. SPIRE student athletes attend boarding school intense clinics and extended training camps.

no matter the weather or the season. Every consideration has

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BOILERPLATE

BOILERPLATE About SPIRE Academy SPIRE Academy is a comprehensive academic, athletic &

personal skills, college & career development boarding school located within a world class event and wellness complex.

Constructed on more 750+ acres and 825,000 sq. ft. under roof,

SPIRE Academy (spireacademy.com) encompasses five divisions: SPIRE Academy & Camps, an accredited college preparatory

international boarding school and

multi-sport/specialty training and development academy for

9-12 graders and a post grad program; SPIRE Leagues, Clubs

& Professional Teams, including SPIRE Academy affiliated

leagues and club programs: SPIRE Events, a facility and team

that hosts local, national and international tournaments and

events with the NCAA, the Big East, Big Ten and Atlantic 10

conferences, Olympic trials and world championship qualifiers; SPIRE Institute, the research and development arm, studying

performance improvement across multiple disciplines through

corporate affiliations and university relationships; and

SPIRE Fit, a community membership-based fitness, swim,

personal training and health center open to the public.

Sports currently featured on campus include men’s and women’s basketball, esports, lacrosse (men only), soccer, swimming, track

and field, volleyball (women only) and wrestling.

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THE DIVISIONS OF SPIRE 14

THE DIVISIONS OF SPIRE

ACAD As the foundation of SPIRE, the Academy is where training, performance and

education lives within four integrated

priorities: academics, passion (i.e. sport), personal and career development.

CAMPS

ACAD

As an extension of our Academy, student athletes can experience an academy

training atmosphere that focuses on

sport-specific development, performance

training, mental skills acquisition and nutrition planning.

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THE DIVISIONS OF SPIRE

ACADEMY AC LEAGUES, CLUBS FIT AND TEAMS

In an effort to provide aspiring student

Our passion for excellence extends

beyond world-class destination programs,

athletes the most opportunity to reach

tournaments and events. We are also

with organizations across the nation to

We offer memberships and personal training

include everything from league support

and strive to fulfill their own personal goals

their peak potential, we’ve partnered

deliver The SPIRE Way. Our relationships

to ownership of clubs, leagues and

committed to the well-being of our community.

so everyone can enjoy the SPIRE experience

and objectives.

professional teams.

EVENTS Our facilities are world-class in size and

The Institute is our real-world lab and

team who is exceptionally experienced.

research, development and healthcare

resilience with an event management

Our multi-sport tournaments and events are where we connect the local, national and global community to SPIRE. 16

ACADEMY AC INSTITUTE exists at the forefront of innovative

to support aspiring professionals across multiple disciplines.

THE DIVISIONS OF SPIRE

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STYLE GUIDELINES

STYLE GUIDELINES Follow the Associated Press Style Guide

(http://www.apstylebook.com) for grammar,

punctuation and language guidelines since it

appeals to a more international audience.

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IDENTITY AS TEXT

IDE NTITY AS TEXT

Consistency in referring to SPIRE and its divisions in text is critical in maintaining a strong identity. Correct usage of capitalization, style

and naming all impact the identity for SPIRE. Organization Name: SPIRE Academy

To unify all the divisions and programs within the organization,

we refer to SPIRE Academy as SPIRE. Reference SPIRE Academy in

formal communications the first time the organization is mentioned,

and then use SPIRE after. The simple name SPIRE unifies all entities into a single, powerful brand.

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DIV ISION NAMES

ACADEMY ACADE CAMPS LEAGUES

ACADEMY ACADE CLUBS

ACADEMY INSTITUTE ACADE 20

FIT

ACADEMY ACADE TEAMS

DIVISION NAMES, CAPITALIZATION, HYPHENS AND DASHES

CAPITALIZATION

HYPHENS AND DASHES

Always capitalize SPIRE.

Use sparingly, and to avoid confusion.

Capitalize Academy, Camps, Leagues, Clubs and Teams, Events, Fitness and Institute whenever referring to

SPIRE, even though the word SPIRE may not precede it.

Only use SPIRE in front of the divisional names

(ie. SPIRE Academy, not SPIRE Training Academy).

Do not hyphenate words beginning with non, except if

there is a proper noun. Ex. non-boarding, non-American

Do not hyphenate student athlete or student trainee.

Do not place a hyphen between the prefixes on, off, pre, etc.,

and nouns or adjectives, except before proper nouns, but

avoid duplicated vowels or consonants. Ex. on site; off site; pre-enroll.

Specific to on site and off site: It is correct to say,

“the staff is on site,” just as you would say “The staff is on location.” To create an adjective, hyphenate the words.

Ex. “We need to get an on-site inspection.”

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logo

P R I M A R Y LO G O RED HEX B8252B R 184 G 37 B 34 C 19 M 98 Y 93 K 10 Pantone 2035 C Alternative 1805 C

The SPIRE mark concept of movement and change, of training and education

SILVER

with philanthropic underpinnings, should

HEX 9EA2A5 R 158 G 162 B 165 C 4 M 2 Y 0 K 35 Pantone Cool Grey 6 C

be embraced and reflected in all SPIRE branding applications.

The SPIRE logo can only be reproduced in the following color palettes located on

LOGO

BLACK HEX 000000 R0G0B0 C 0 M 0 Y 0 K 100 Pantone 19-0303 TCX

WHITE

RED HEX B8252B R 184 G 37 B 34 C 19 M 98 Y 93 K 10 Pantone 2035 C Alternative 1805 C

HEX FFFFFF R 255 G 255 B 255 C0M0Y0K0 Pantone 11-4001 TCX

S E C O N DA R Y LO G O

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Gradient variations may be applied to digital mediums, where the colors remain vibrant and clear. The gradient logo may be used in large, high quality print mediums, as there are limitations on colors wwith smaller collateral.

ACADEMY G R A D I E N T LO G O BLACK

SILVER

HEX 000000 R0G0B0 C 0 M 0 Y 0 K 100 Pantone 19-0303 TCX

HEX 9EA2A5 R 158 G 162 B 165 C 4 M 2 Y 0 K 35 Pantone Cool Grey 6 C

DEEP GREY

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HEX 131517 R 20 G 21 B 24 C 40 M 31 Y 30 K 95

BLACK

RED

HEX 000000 R0G0B0 C 0 M 0 Y 0 K 100 Pantone 19-0303 TCX

HEX B8252B R 184 G 37 B 34 C 19 M 98 Y 93 K 10 Pantone 2035 C Alternative 1805 C

DEEP RED HEX 010000 R1G0B0 C 74 M 68 Y 67 K 90

LOGO

logo size C L E A R S PAC E

MINIMUM SIZE

x

x

x

x x

.95in

.5in

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LOGO

logo do’s

Gradient

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LOGO

logo don’ts

Don’t stretch and/or compress

Don’t change the gradients in color or direction

Logo must have “SPIRE” except for icons.

Don’t change the colors

“SPIRE” should only be in black or white

Don’t move “SPIRE”

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COLOR

color S O L I D C O LO R S

GRADIENTS Primary Gradient

Red #b8252b

R: 184 G: 37 B: 34

C:19% M:98% Y:93% K:10%

Pantone: 2035 C (alternative 1805 C)

Black #000000

Red to Silver Secondary Gradient

R: 0 G: 0 B: 0

C: 0% M: 0% Y: 0% K: 100% Pantone: 19-0303 TCX

Silver #9ea2a5

R: 158 G: 162 B: 165

Red to White

Black to White

C:4% M:2% Y:0% K:35% Pantone: Cool Gray 6 C

Gold #b79454

R: 183 G: 148 B: 84

C: 28% M: 39% Y: 77% K: 4% Pantone: 465 C

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Silver to White

Black to Red

TYPOGRAPHY

type The font family used in all SPIRE website media communications

Alternative Typography

is Raleway and Noto Sans. The primary weight is regular.

The font family used in all SPIRE print media communications

The headers should be in Raleway. The body copy should be

is Arial. The primary weight is regular, bold, italic.

in Noto Sans.

SPIRE TYPOGRAPHY RALEWAY - (Title)

SPIRE

SPIRE

SPIRE

SPIRE

Noto Sans (body) SPIRE Academy is for body copy.

Oswald (accent) WE BELIEVE IN 100% DEDICATION AND TOTAL COMMITMENT

KNOCKOUT (ACCENT) Knockout 94 (accent)

Knockout 67(accent)

Knockout 52 (accent)

Knockout 49 (accent)

THE SPIRE WAY

THE SPIRE WAY

THE SPIRE WAY

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BRAND ELEMENTS

brand elements These lines are to be used in background as an accent element to provide depth and character

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BRAND ELEMENTS

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BRAND ELEMENTS P OW E R E D BY S P I R E LO G O When a camp, club, league or program is not on site at SPIRE and run by another organization, we use 'Organization' Powered by SPIRE. This highlights SPIRE as the engine behind the program, while separating the camp, club, league or program from those offered by SPIRE which would include SPIRE training methodology.

When SPIRE owns a portion of an event on site, SPIRE logo must never be combined with any other logo nor should it have a smaller presence than the other logo.

The logos should be equal in size and side by side.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

photos Image style plays a critical role in developing a vivid and meaningful identity for SPIRE. Our images will show natural, real-life people and situations.

We’ll leverage the iconic athlete regardless of skill level, as well as our leadership team.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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templates The SPIRE brand is implemented on stationary and electronic mediums in a way that displays the professionalism and innovation that the organization is known for. Each piece is created with a clean and modern look that allows for easy reading, print and distribution. Brand colors and similar characteristics are used throughout in order to build audience recognition of the brand.

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TEMPLATES

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APPAREL & MERCH

RED HEX B8252B R 184 G 37 B 34 C 19 M 98 Y 93 K 10 Pantone 2035 C Alternative 1805 C

The SPIRE S logo is specifically designated for small-format applications, exclusively reserved for apparel and merchandise items. When using this logo variation, it should only be applied as a screen print or embroidered element positioned on the left chest pocket area of garments. This

BLACK HEX 000000 R0G0B0 C 0 M 0 Y 0 K 100 Pantone 19-0303 TCX

compact logo version is ideal for promotional items such as stickers, hats, and other apparel where space is limited and a simplified brand mark is required to maintain clarity and impact.

WHITE HEX FFFFFF R 255 G 255 B 255 C0M0Y0K0 Pantone 11-4001 TCX

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APPAREL & MERCH

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