The Rady Children’s Invitational

Location: University of San Diego USD Tournament Organizer: Sports San Diego Role: Official Signage and Print Provider Services: Design, Production, Installation and Removal Overview The Rady Children’s Invitational is a premier collegiate basketball tournament hosted at the University of San Diego and organized by Sports San Diego. The event brings together top programs, national exposure, and a high energy fan experience. V Group served as the Official Signage and Print Provider, delivering a comprehensive signage and print program across the entire event footprint. From creative support through final teardown, V Group ensured every branded touchpoint was cohesive, durable, and event ready. The Challenge As a multi day tournament with national visibility, the event required large scale signage across numerous formats, all executed within a compressed timeline. Each element needed to present a unified brand experience throughout the venue, perform in high traffic fan areas and on camera, be installed efficiently within venue guidelines, and be removed immediately following the event. The Solution V Group delivered a full service signage and print solution, managing design coordination, production, logistics, installation, and removal. Signage and Print Scope Included – Graphic design support and layout adaptation – Large scale fabric banners – Vinyl banners for interior and exterior use – Feather flags for wayfinding and visibility – Barricade covers for crowd control and sponsor exposure – Vinyl wraps for temporary and structural surfaces – Giant foam letters for high impact branding moments – Pennant banners to enhance tournament atmosphere – Media and photo backdrops All signage was produced to meet event demands while maintaining consistent color, branding, and finish across every application. Execution V Group worked closely with Sports San Diego and the University of San Diego to coordinate logistics, meet installation schedules, and comply with venue requirements. The team completed on site installation ahead of the tournament and handled full signage removal immediately following the final game. Results A fully branded tournament environment from entry points to the arena floor Consistent professional presentation across dozens of signage types Seamless execution under tight event timelines A broadcast ready and sponsor ready visual experience Why It Matters Serving as the Official Signage and Print Provider for a Sports San Diego organized event demonstrates V Group’s ability to support high visibility sporting events with a turnkey approach that combines creative, production, and on site execution under one partner.