2015/2016 Commercial and Sponsorship Brochure

2015/2016 Commercial and Sponsorship Brochure

INTRODUCTION Welcome to Merthyr Town FC s Commercial and Sponsorship Brochure for the 2015/2016 season. Merthyr Town FC is a supporters owned club with the community at the very heart of it s aims and goals. You have a wonderful opportunity to be an integral part of that community by supporting the club, whether as a business, a group or an individual. Whether your desire is to increase the profile of your business or simply get more from your match day experience, we strongly believe the advertising and sponsorship packages that Merthyr Town FC are offering can provide you with exact needs and desires. We can offer a significant number of corporate match day packages, to suit all budgets, so why not use this as an opportunity to bring along your colleagues, your contacts, your family or friends and share with them the intimate, enjoyable experience we offer at the club? While we embrace and celebrate the history of Merthyr Town FC, we are determined to build a club that becomes the very heart and soul of the town, and one that is based on solid financial and commercial foundations. These aims, together with a high level of professionalism, both on and off the pitch, will hopefully see us build a bright future together. Already, relationships and partnerships being forged off the pitch bear testimony to this strategy and this is your chance to be a key partner in the exciting times that lie ahead of us all. The support of the local business community and local people is something we really value and we look forward to seeing you throughout the forthcoming campaign. Please feel free to contact Merthyr Town FC s Commercial Manager, Brent Carter on 07983 615 504 or at brentcarter@merthyrtown.co.uk if you d like to speak about any of the Commercial or Sponsorship packages available.

STADIUM NAMING RIGHTS OFFICIAL SPONSOR PENYDARREN PARK 20,000 + VAT This is the flagship sponsorship product at Merthyr Town FC. Having the naming rights to Penydarren Park offers you a unique and hugely effective way to promote your company to a captive audience within Merthyr Tydfil and beyond. As the current Evostik Southern League South and West Division champions, we are gaining exposure through various newspapers across Wales, BBC, ITV and Sky Sports News (where our results will be shown this season). This package is a fantastic way of promoting your company through these various media outlets. The potential reach for your company with this package is huge. Not only to thousands of spectators who attend matches, but also to a much wider audience through media exposure, social media and the Merthyr Town FC official website. As the Stadium Naming Rights holder, your package includes: 2 x Gold season tickets (includes reserved match day car parking, pre match meal & refreshments, reserved grandstand seating, programme for each person) 8 x Perimeter advertising boards Prominent advertising on official Merthyr Town FC website Prominent advertising in Merthyr Town FC match programme, including on the front page and a full page advert Prominent logo on all official Merthyr Town FC communications Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about these packages.

SHIRT SPONSORSHIP (HOME and AWAY) OFFICIAL SHIRT SPONSOR (HOME & AWAY) 18,000 + VAT This is a major sponsorship package for any business. The package offers the opportunity to have your company s logo prominently displayed on the front of the Home and Away playing shirts and replicas for the whole 2015/2016 season. As the current Evostik Southern League South and West Division champions, we are gaining exposure through various newspapers across Wales, BBC, ITV and Sky Sports News (where our results will be shown this season). This package is a fantastic way of promoting your company through these various media outlets. This package can be negotiated and tailored to meet your requirements but as a guideline the package includes: 2 x Gold season tickets (includes reserved match day car parking, pre match meal & refreshments, reserved grandstand seating, programme for each person) 8 x Perimeter advertising boards Prominent advertising on official Merthyr Town FC website Prominent advertising in Merthyr Town FC Match Programme, including a full page advert Company logo on all official Merthyr Town FC communications Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about this package.

SHIRT/SHORT SPONSORSHIP (HOME and AWAY) OFFICIAL SHIRT (BACK) SPONSOR (HOME & AWAY) 2,000 + VAT This package is a great opportunity to have your company logo prominently displayed on the back of the home and away playing shirts and replicas for the whole of the 2015/2016 season. As the current Evostik Southern League South and West Division champions, we are gaining exposure through various newspapers across Wales, BBC, ITV and Sky Sports News (where our results will be shown this season). This package is a fantastic way of promoting your company through these various media outlets. As the Official Shirt (Back) Sponsor, your package includes: 2 x Gold season tickets (includes reserved match day car parking, pre match meal & refreshments, reserved grandstand seating, programmes for each person) SHORT SPONSOR (HOME & AWAY) 1,000 + VAT This package is a great opportunity to advertise your company by having your company logo prominently displayed on the home and away playing shorts and replicas for the whole of the 2015/2016 season. As the Official Short Sponsor, your package includes: 2 x Gold season tickets (includes reserved match day car parking, pre match meal & refreshments, reserved grandstand eating, programmes for each person) Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about this package.

INDIVIDUAL PLAYER SPONSORSHIP This is a unique opportunity to sponsor an item of kit for the Merthyr Town FC first team player of your choice. An added benefit of this unique package is, when the 2015/2016 season is over, you ll get to keep the actual item of kit that you sponsored from the player you choose. The prices of our various kit sponsorship opportunities are as follows: SHIRT (HOME/AWAY) 75 + VAT SHORTS (HOME/AWAY) 20 + VAT SOCKS (HOME/AWAY) 10 + VAT Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about this package.

MAIN GRANDSTAND SPONSOR OFFICIAL SPONSOR MAIN GRANDSTAND 5,000 + VAT This package is a great opportunity to promote your business in a prime location on the brand new, state of the art main grandstand at Penydarren Park. As the current Evostik Southern League South and West Division champions, we are gaining exposure through various newspapers across Wales, BBC, ITV and Sky Sports News (where our results will be shown this season). This package is a fantastic way of promoting your company through these various media outlets. As the Main Grandstand Sponsor, your package includes: Advertising board on main grandstand roof 2 x Gold season tickets (includes reserved match day car parking, pre match meal & refreshments, reserved grandstand seating, programmes for each person) Prominent advertising on official Merthyr Town FC website Prominent advertising in Merthyr Town FC match day programme, including a full page advert Match day hospitality for 8 people (game of your choice) Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about this package.

FAMILY STAND SPONSOR OFFICIAL SPONSOR FAMILY STAND 4,000 + VAT This package is another great opportunity to promote your business in a prime location on the Family Stand at Penydarren Park. As the current Evostik Southern League South and West Division champions, we are gaining exposure through various newspapers across Wales, BBC, ITV and Sky Sports News (where our results will be shown this season). This package is a fantastic way of promoting your company through these various media outlets. As the Family Stand Sponsor, your package includes: 2 x Gold season tickets (includes reserved match day car parking, pre match meal & refreshments, reserved grandstand seating, programmes for each person) Prominent advertising on official Merthyr Town FC website Prominent advertising in Merthyr Town FC match day programme, including half page advert Match day hospitality for 8 people (game of your choice) Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about this package.

EXECUTIVE/VIP PACKAGES PRIVATE EXECUTIVE BOX FOR THE WHOLE 2015/2016 SEASON 8,000 + VAT We have four brand new, state of the art, pitch-side boxes, where you can entertain your guests, colleagues, clients in a friendly but private atmosphere. As part of your Executive Box package you will also receive: Executive seats for you and your guests Hot meal or buffet lunch Fully licensed free bar from 13.00 15.00 & 16.45 18.00 Half time refreshments Complimentary match day programme for each guest Company name in the match day programme and on the official Merthyr Town website NAMING RIGHTS PRIVATE EXECUTIVE BOX 500 + VAT We have four brand new, state of the art, pitch-side boxes, available for your company to name. This package is a great opportunity to promote your business to other businesses and individuals who choose to hire an Executive Box for corporate hospitality. Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about these packages.

MATCH DAY SPONSORSHIP OFFICIAL MATCH DAY SPONSOR 360 + VAT For the 2015/2016 season, we are offering an improved match day hospitality experience and excellent food at Penydarren Park. As the Official Match Day Sponsor, your package includes: Exclusive access to executive box for you and 7 guests Hot meal or buffet lunch Fully licensed free bar from 13.00 15.00 & 16.45 18.00 Complimentary match day programme for each guest The chance to vote for your Man of the Match, and have it announced over the PA system A pre match photo with the two captains and the match officials on the pitch and a post match photo with your chosen Man of the Match. Company name in the match day programme and on the official Merthyr Town Website Reserved match day parking Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about this package.

MATCH DAY SPONSORSHIP OFFICIAL MATCH BALL SPONSOR 75 + VAT As the Official Match Ball Sponsor, your package includes: Exclusive seats for 2 guests Complimentary programme for each guest Company Name in the match day programme and on the official Merthyr Town Website Pre match light refreshments Reserved car park spaces OFFICIAL MATCH DAY MASCOT 75 + VAT As the Official Match Ball Sponsor, your package includes: Free first team shirt Photograph of the mascot with the Man of the Match Executive seats for 2 guests and the mascot Pre match light refreshments Reserved match day car parking Complimentary match day programme for each guest Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about these packages.

PERIMETER BOARD ADVERTISING Perimeter board advertising is a very traditional way to show your support for Merthyr Town FC, whilst getting something in return. Merthyr Town FC s average crowd for the 2014/2015 season was 600, with some crowds as high as 1,500. This shows that your company will be advertised and promoted to large audiences week in, week out. As the current Evostik Southern League South and West Division champions, we are gaining exposure through various newspapers across Wales, BBC, ITV and Sky Sports News (where our results will be shown this season). This package is a fantastic way of promoting your company through these various media outlets. The prices of our various advertising board opportunities are as follows: PITCH PERIMETER BOARD (6ft X 3ft) 400 + VAT PITCH PERIMETER BOARD (8ft X 3ft) 600 + VAT PITCH PERIMETER BOARD (14ft X 3ft) 800 + VAT Please note that other Perimeter Board sizes are available to suit needs and requirements. All Perimeter Board packages include your company logo on the Sponsors Page on the Official Merthyr Town FC website and in the match day programme. In order to secure a prime position, which will be seen in both video and print format, please contact us without delay. Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about this package.

PROGRAMME SPONSOR OFFICIAL PROGRAMME SPONSOR 1,000 + VAT There will be a match day programme produced at every one of the 23 home league games during the 2015/2016 season. Several hundred programmes will be sold at each match. As the Official Programme Sponsor, your package includes: Company logo featured prominently on the front of the match day programme Full page advert inside the match day programme Corporate Hospitality for two guests (game of your choice) Company profile and features to be published in the match day programme periodically during the season Company name on Official Merthyr Town FC website Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about this package.

PROGRAMME ADVERTISING & TICKET/SEASON TICKET SPONSOR FULL PAGE ADVERT 600 + VAT An A5 full colour advert that will be displayed in every 2015/2016 match day programme HALF PAGE ADVERT 325 + VAT Half page full colour advert that will be displayed in every 2015/2016 match day programme LOGO ON SPONSOR PAGE 50 + VAT Every match day programme will have a dedicated sponsor page where all companies backing the club will have their name and logo displayed. For just 50 your company can be included on this page. TICKET/SEASON TICKET SPONSOR 1,000 + VAT This package will see your company logo printed on every match and season ticket bought at Merthyr Town FC. Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about these packages.

SOCCALOT SPONSOR/ SOCCER CAMP SPONSOR OFFICIAL SOCCALOT SPONSOR 1,000 + VAT Merthyr Town FC currently run a hugely successful Soccalot. This is a novel and great opportunity to promote your business to over 1,000 people every week. These people will see your company logo and contact details every week. OFFICIAL SOCCER CAMP SPONSOR 1,000 + VAT Merthyr Town FC run 12 Soccer Camps every year. Over 100 children aged between 3-12, from throughout South Wales attend each camp. As the Official Soccer Camp Sponsor, your package includes: Perimeter Advertising Board Company logo and contact details on all literature Company logo and contact details on Official Merthyr Town FC website and Social Media sites. Please contact Brent Carter (brentcarter@merthyrtownfc.co.uk) for further details about these packages.

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