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STEVENAGE TOWN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP PACK

2018/2019 Season Over 50 years of rugby in Stevenage

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Introduction Introduction

At Stevenage Town RFC we pride ourselves on providing the facilities, coaching, support and social events that enable all the residents of Stevenage and the surrounding area to meet new people, develop new skills and have fun by playing Rugby. And when we say all the residents, we mean ALL the residents…regardless of age, sex, colour or ability. As a non-profit making organisation we rely on the generosity of local businesses to ensure that we can continue to provide this focal point for the community. We thank you for taking the time to review this pack and hope that you will be able to support us in some way. We are delighted to have the Stevenage Mayor, as our club patron…

A message from the Club’s Patron, Stevenage Mayor Councillor Sherma Batson I am delighted to be your Patron for 2014 / 2015. The last season was absolutely brilliant and the results show what team work is all about. I wish the club good luck in the forthcoming season. I am sure the dedication and enthusiasm of the players, coaches and club officials will make sure it is another successful season.

• Cllr. Sherma Batson MBE DL

Mayor of Stevenage

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Past, Present & Future Past, Present & Future

Rugby was first officially played in Stevenage in 1954 when the boys of the Alleynes Grammar School combined with their masters to play a Letchworth Rugby Club XV. With the growth of Stevenage as the world's first New Town, the population had trebled within a

• decade. It was the inspiration of the

masters of Alleynes School and former pupils in 1957 to form Stevenage RUFC. After almost 40 years, Stevenage RUFC and Bacavians RFC joined forces to create Stevenage Town RFC in June 1995.

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Past, Present & Future Past, Present & Future

Over twelve years on and the club is going from strength to strength with a thriving mini and youth section, three senior sides, a vets team and a fledgling girls team. The total membership now exceeds 700. The employment of a full time Youth Development Officer this year will enable us to assist local primary and secondary schools and act as a catalyst for the further development of local school children. As testament to the hard work of all our volunteers we have now been given the government CLUBMARK award and the RFU’s Seal of Approval. But the club is not resting on its laurels. We have ambitious plans to relocate and develop top class sporting facilities for the next generation of rugby talent in Stevenage and the surrounding area through our Strongoak Project

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Membership Profile Membership Profile

We understand that in today’s business environment you need to justify all marketing expenditure. With this in mind, the follow profile should give you an idea of the wide impact your sponsorship and advertising money can have on the local community. Team Members Officers Boys & Girls Under 8’s 15 4 Under 9’s 15 4 Under 10’s 20 4 Under 11’s 20 4 Under 12’s 25 4 Boys Under 13’s 15 4 Under 14’s 15 4 Under 15’s 20 4 Under 16’s 30 4 Under 17’s 30 4 Colts 35 4 Girls U15 18 2 U18 18 2 Seniors 300 4 Vets 25 2 Vice Presidents 50

• Life Members

20

• TOTAL

671 54 Club Activities:- Summer Camps Tag Festivals Stevenage Day Tours Matches

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Why Sponsor Us? Why Sponsor Us?

Give something back. Sponsoring or advertising with Stevenage Town RFC is a great way to show good corporate responsibility and contribute back to your local community. Share in the success. Stevenage Town Rugby Club is a young vibrant and successful club. 1XV League Champions of London 3 and County Club of the Year in recent seasons, with the Colts XV & U12’s County Finalists and the U17’s County Champions. Positive company image. Sponsorship gives your company a great positive image in the local community and helps build awareness of your company. You could also be associated with worthy government schemes such as Sportsmatch, Awards for All and the Community Coach Scheme. Exposure around the county and beyond. We have over 20 teams playing regularly in Stevenage and around the region. By sponsoring Stevenage Town RFC your company name can travel with us. A great commercial opportunity. We have a wealth of membership and each member has family and friends. Sponsoring

• r advertising with Stevenage Town RFC gives you opportunities to promote your

products and services to this large and loyal group. Tax Deductible Any money you spend on sponsorship and advertising with us is fully tax deductible so, in real terms, it costs you nothing.

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Sponsorship Options Sponsorship Options

We have sponsorship opportunities from £50 and above. If you want to discuss a sponsorship idea which is not included in this pack we would be delighted to hear from you. In addition to the specific sponsorship arrangement, sponsorship could include the following additional exposure:

• A full page advert in the annual handbook.
• A dedicated page on the club website to introduce your company.
• A company profile in one of the quarterly newsletters.
• Invitation to various club events.

We also enjoy strong links with the local press and our larger sponsors can expect to be included in our weekly match reports. Read on to see how you can sponsor us in the following areas:

• Teams, Players & Coaches
• Equipment & Kit
• Match Days
• Annual Events
• Website, Emails & Newsletters

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Sponsorship Options :: Senior Teams, Players & Coaches Sponsorship Options :: Senior Teams, Players & Coaches

We have a number of options to sponsor individual teams, players or coaches in the Senior Teams.

Sponsor any individual senior team, inc. shirt sponsorship with logo screen printed.

£800 / 1 year £1200 / 2 years £800 / 1 year £1200 / 2 years

Sponsor the club sports physiotherapist for a season. Exclusive - Shirt sponsorship - including 1st & Development teams. Sponsor the club coach for a season. Exclusive - Club sponsorship - including 1st , 2nd, 3rd, 4th and Veteran XV teams and the 1st XV change strip.

£2,250 / season £2,250 / season £4500 / season £4500 / season £2000 / season £2000 / season £5000 / season £5000 / season

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Sponsorship Options :: Senior Players Sponsorship Options :: Senior Players

With a competitive RFU League structure a number of sponsors have requested we arrange Player Sponsorships; with options to fund membership fees, expenses and kit. These options give you a season-long exposure within the club for each player.

BRONZE AWARD

Fund Player membership and match fees.

£300 / season £300 / season

GOLD AWARD

Fund Player membership, match fees, sponsored kit and

• expenses. From:-

SILVER AWARD

Fund Player membership, match fees and sponsored kit.

£1350 / season £1350 / season £600 / season £600 / season

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Sponsorship Options :: Mini & Youth Teams Sponsorship Options :: Mini & Youth Teams

We have a number of options to sponsor individual teams in the Minis & Youth section.

Sponsor any individual Under 7 or Under 8 team, inc. 10 shirt sponsorship with logo screen printed. From:-

£350 / 1 year £500 / 2 years £350 / 1 year £500 / 2 years

Exclusive Sponsorship

• f the whole Minis /

Youth section with team shirts. Sponsor any individual Under 9 or Under 10 team, inc.12 shirt sponsorship with logo screen printed. From:- Sponsor any individual Under 11 or Under 12 team, inc. 15 shirt sponsorship with logo screen printed. From:- Sponsor any individual Under 13 to Under 17 team, inc. 25 shirt sponsorship with logo screen printed. From:- Sponsor any individual Colts team, inc. 25 shirt sponsorship with logo screen printed. From:-

£425 / 1 year £570 / 2 years £425 / 1 year £570 / 2 years £530 / 1 year £675 / 2 years £530 / 1 year £675 / 2 years £800 / 1 year £1200 / 2 years £800 / 1 year £1200 / 2 years £8000 / 1 year £12000 / 2 years £8000 / 1 year £12000 / 2 years £800 / 1 year £1200 / 2 years £800 / 1 year £1200 / 2 years

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Sponsorship Options :: Equipment & Kit Sponsorship Options :: Equipment & Kit

We have a number of options to sponsor equipment and kit. These options give you a season-long exposure within the club.

Senior section:- For 5 teams and VP’s Club / Tour polo shirts with sponsors logo embroidered onto shirt.

£2500 / section £550 / team £2500 / section £550 / team

Mini Team kit packages:- 2 match & 10 training balls; cone set; 2 tag belt set; 2 minis bib set and Kit bag. Set of balls - 4 Match balls & 20 training balls with bag

£500 / season £500 / season £400 / plain £550 / with logo £400 / plain £550 / with logo

Minis section:- For 6 teams Club / Tour polo shirts with sponsors logo embroidered onto shirt.

£2000 / section £350 / team £2000 / section £350 / team

Youth section:- For 6 teams Club / Tour polo shirts with sponsors logo embroidered onto shirt.

£3000 / section £550 / team £3000 / section £550 / team

Youth Team kit packages:- 4 match & 20 training balls; cone set; kicking tee; 2 youth bib set and Kit bag.

£650 / season £650 / season

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Sponsorship Options :: Match Days Sponsorship Options :: Match Days

With 20 teams playing on a regular basis, we have many opportunities to sponsor the club without breaking the bank.

Sponsor a match, including cost of referee, first aid and man of the match award.

£100 / game £100 / game

Accessories:- First aid kits / trainers kits / Bottle carrier & Energy drinks.

£50 / option £50 / option

Sponsor the cost of a Coach or Referee or Paramedic for match days .

£50 / option £50 / option

Sponsor a Minis Festival:- including cost of referee, paramedics and man of the match award.

£200 / festival £200 / festival

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Sponsorship Options :: Annual Events Sponsorship Options :: Annual Events

We run a number of events every year, which offer one off, focused

• pportunities to sponsor the club.

Please ask for specific promotional details for the Premier Events.

Half Term Rugby Camp 2 day coaching For U7 to U17’s (10 to 30 attendees).

£200 / event £200 / event

Inter-schools Cup Premier Event exclusive sponsorship of the senior schools competition U13 to U18 age groups. Annual Corporate TAG Competition Local business enter TAG teams (10-15 teams) Summer Rugby Camp Premier Event 2 week coaching For U7 to U17’s (75-100 attendees) Annual TAG Competition Premier Event 1 Day TAG competition for local junior schools (150 200 pupils)

£1000 / age group £5000 / all ages £1000 / age group £5000 / all ages £750/season £750/season £1000 / event £1000 / event £1500 / event £1500 / event

Rugby Camp Christmas or Easter 4 day coaching For U7 to U17’s (10 to 30 attendees).

£400 / event £400 / event

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Sponsorship Options :: Youth Development Officer Sponsorship Options :: Youth Development Officer

The club employs a full time Youth Development Officer to carry out coaching duties within the primary and secondary schools of Stevenage and the surrounding areas. No other club in Hertfordshire does this and this exemplifies the clubs dedication and innovative approach to investing in the community.

Exclusive YDO Sponsor including all travelling and office expenses.

£22000 / annum £22000 / annum £11000 / ½ year £11000 / ½ year £5500 / quarter £5500 / quarter £1850 / month £1850 / month

YDO Co-Sponsor including all travelling and office expenses. YDO Co-Sponsor including all travelling and office expenses. YDO Co-Sponsor including all travelling and office expenses.

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Sponsorship Options :: Website, Email & Newsletter Sponsorship Options :: Website, Email & Newsletter

The club has a popular website www.stevenagerugby.com - attracting

• ver 150 visitors per day and we have embraced new media to communicate.

Sponsor the clubs online forum.

£150 / season £150 / season

Sponsor the weekly email to all club members. Sponsor the online match reports. Sponsor the quarterly newsletter.

£300 / season £300 / season £250 / season £250 / season £150 / season £150 / season

Sponsor www.stevenagerugby.com

£1000 / season £1000 / season

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Advertising Options Advertising Options

We have advertising options from £25 and above. If you want to discuss an advertising idea which is not included in this pack we would be delighted to hear from you. We have various opportunities so you can advertise with us in the following areas:

• Match Day
• Annual Handbook
• Website & Emails
• The Marketplace
• Newsletters
• Pitch Safety Equipment

Advertise In the Club Handbook black & white back page in colour

£25 / ½ page £50 / full page £100 / back page £25 / ½ page £50 / full page £100 / back page

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Some of our current and previous sponsors are below. Their support is vital to our existence but there are always opportunities to get involved! Give us a call today if you can help.

Some Of Our Other Sponsors Some Of Our Other Sponsors

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What’s Next? What’s Next?

Thank you for your time. Hopefully you can see that sponsoring Stevenage Town RFC can represent a win-win for your company and the local community. To get started you can contact our Commercial Manager: Steve Mudd Stevenage Town RFC The Clubhouse, North Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4BB Mobile: 07881 707959 Email: info@stevenagerugby.com We look forward to hearing from you and becoming part of a winning team.