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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2017-18 SEASON www.stourbridgerugby.com

Stourbridge Rugby Football Club was established in 1876 and has a distinguished history as one of the leading community rugby clubs in the West Midlands. Joining the National Leagues from their inception, Stourbridge First XV currently plays in National League 2 North - Level 4. The Lions XV has just been promoted as Champions to Midlands League 1 West - Level 6. The Club has 3 other senior playing sides - Greyhounds, Grasshoppers and Gazelles XVs; as well as a successful Colts XV. Stourbridge RFC also has a thriving Mini, Junior and Girls Section, with over 250 children from the ages of 4 to 16 enjoying the game every Sunday morning. Membership of the Club totals over 500 members, making it an important part of the Stourbridge community and beyond. ARTIFICIAL GRASS PITCH 2017-18 This season sees an exciting development at Stourbridge RFC, as an Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) replaces the First XV pitch over the Summer. The AGP is the result of the Club forging closer links with the RFU and wil ensure that even more rugby is played at Stourton Park, making the Club the centre of a wider rugby community. StourbridgeRugby @StourbridgeRFC Stourbridge Rugby Business Network 2

Sponsorship Packages at Stourbridge Rugby Stourbridge Rugby offers a wide range of sponsorship packages from pitchside advertising through to our NEW Platinum Package (detailed on Page 4), which includes 2 guaranteed tickets to watch England at Twickenham in the Six Nations. Sponsorship at Stourbridge Rugby offers businesses an ideal opportunity to support an active and thriving community Club with National and Regional coverage. Also, there are many opportunities available to network with other businesses on matchdays, corporate events and our social media channels. CONTENTS Page No. Platinum Sponsorship Package 4 Gold Sponsorship Package 5 Silver Sponsorship Package 6 Silver+ Sponsorship Package 6 Corporate Spnsorship Package 7 Photos from the May Corporate Lunch 2017 7 Matchday Programme Advertising 8 Players' Kit Sponsorship 9 Pitchside Advertising 10 President's Suite Match Sponsorship Package 11 Match Ball Sponsorship Package 12 Player Sponsorship 12 Media Channel Sponsorship 13 First XV Fixtures 2017-18 14 Lions XV Fixtures 2017-18 15 Stourton Park - The Perfect Venue 16 All prices throughout this booklet exclude VAT 3

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE f 6 Corporate season tickets allowing FREE entry and car parking for all First XV and Lions XV home league matches during the 2017-18 season f Two perimeter boards in a prominent position throughout the 2017-18 season (Site A 4m board and Site 'E' 2m board - please see diagram on page 10) f Full colour, full page advertisement in each 2017-18 match day programme f Your logo promoted as Club sponsors on our website along with your contact details and a hot link to your website f Your logo displayed as an Executive Sponsor on the plasma screen in the main entrance to the Club House on each match day f 2 Match day sponsorship packages in the President s Suite f Complimentary use of the club facilities on two weekday occasions each year for meetings, seminars, product launches etc. (subject to availability) f Invitation to Sponsors Lunch and Corporate Lunches (including the guarantee of a discounted table at the May function if required) f 2 Guaranteed International tickets to watch England at Twickenham for the Six Nations Game of your choice. f The opportunity to APPLY for up to a further 6 International tickets per match to watch England at Twickenham. Platinum Sponsorship Package - 5000 +VAT 4

GOLD SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE f 4 Corporate season tickets allowing FREE entry and car parking for all First XV home league matches during the 2017-18 season f Two perimeter boards in a prominent position throughout the 2017-18 season (Site A 4m board and Site 'E' 2m board - please see diagram on page 10) f Full colour, full page advertisement in each 2017-18 match day programme f Your logo included as Club sponsors on our website along with your contact details and a link to your website f Your logo displayed as an Executive Sponsor on the plasma screen in the main entrance to the Club House on each match day f One match day sponsorship package in the President s Suite f Complimentary use of the club facilities on two weekday occasions each year for meetings, seminars, product launches etc. (subject to availability) f Invitation to Sponsors Lunch and Corporate Lunches (including the guarantee of a table at the May function if required) f The opportunity to APPLY for 6 International tickets per match to watch England at Twickenham Gold Sponsorship Package - 3000 +VAT Exciting times ahead at Stourton Park, with the First XV pitch being replaced with an Artificial Grass Pitch in conjunction with the RFU and SIS Pitches. The pitch will be similar to the ones already installed at Newcastle Falcons (pictured opposite), Saracens and our old friends at Preston Grasshoppers. Accredited Club 5

SILVER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE f Two corporate season tickets allowing FREE entry and car parking for all home league matches during the 2017-18 season f A perimeter board advertisement in a prominent position throughout the 2017-18 season (Site B 4m board - please see diagram on page 10) f Full colour, half page advertisement in each 2017-18 match day programme f Complimentary use of the club facilities on one weekday occasion each year for meetings, seminars, product launches etc. (subject to availability and excluding food & beverages) f Invitation to Sponsors Lunch and Corporate Lunches (including the guarantee of a table at the May function if required) f The opportunity to APPLY for International tickets (up to four per Twickenham match excluding some Autumn Internationals that go on Open Sale and not for Club Sale) Silver Sponsorship Package - 1000 +VAT SILVER+ SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE As Silver Sponsorship Package, but includes a full page advertisement in the match day programme and upgraded perimeter board placement to site A 4m board. Silver+ Sponsorship Package - 1500 +VAT 6

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE f Two corporate season tickets allowing FREE entry and car parking for all home league matches during the 2017-18 season f Complimentary use of the club facilities on one weekday occasion each year for meetings, seminars, product launches etc. (subject to availability) f Invitation to Sponsors Lunch and Corporate Lunches (including the guarantee of a table at the May function if required) f The opportunity to APPLY for International tickets (up to two per Twickenham match excluding some Autumn Internationals that go on Open Sale and not for Club Sale) Corporate Sponsorship Package - 500 +VAT CORPORATE EVENTS AT SRFC Save the Dates! Christmas Corporate Lunch Friday 1 st December 2017 May Corporate Lunch Friday 4 th May 2018 7

MATCHDAY PROGRAMME ADVERTISING For every First team match, we produce an official full-colour programme. Our programme is respected throughout the league for its content and editorial features and is in great demand by players, officials and spectators alike. With 15 home fixtures each season, the programme provides all the important news, facts and figures and is an integral part of the match day entertainment. This is the ideal vehicle with which to raise your corporate profile throughout the season. Rates for a full colour advertisement in our match day the 2017-18 season are: Overall Programme Sponsor: Full page: Half page: Inside front cover: Inside back cover: President's Page*: Director's Cut*: 2000 +VAT 800 +VAT 525 +VAT 950 +VAT 990 +VAT 500 +VAT 500 +VAT * Your company name on a strap-line on one of these widely-read and prominent pages throughout the season. Matchday Programme Specifications The cover photograph and editorial is replaced for each edition and the programme contains the team sheets for the home and away sides. Advertising pages for the season are pre-printed, so we are therefore unable to change your advertisement during the season. Page Dimensions & Specification for Matchday Programme Programme Size: A5-210mm (deep) x 148.5mm (wide) Advert spec: Border Area Trim Size Bleed Size Full Page 194 x 132.5mm 210 x 148.5mm 214 x 152.5mm Half Page 93 x 132.5mm --- --- Quarter Page 93 x 62.25mm --- --- 8

PLAYERS' KIT SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship panels are available on the playing shirts and shorts for Stourbridge RFC teams: Team Chest Panel Sleeves Back Shorts 1st XV (1 Season) 5000 1500 each panel 1500 each panel 750 Lions XV (1 Season) 1500 500 each panel 500 each panel 300 M&Js (2 Seasons) 2500 750 each panel 750 each panel --- All prices exclude VAT Packages are also available to sponsor the Greyhounds, Grasshoppers, Gazelles and Colts XVs' playing kits on application. 9

PITCHSIDE ADVERTISING An ideal opportunity to project the image of your company by taking a perimeter board beside the First team pitch. Many national and local companies already use this cost effective and efficient way of promoting their business. Pitchside advertising will have even more exposure this season with the introduction of the AGP - see page 2. We arrange for the manufacture and sign writing of your advertising board, for which there is an initial set-up charge of 150+VAT per 2 x 0.75m (2000mm x 750mm) panel. The annual rental cost of the board is dependent on the size and position (as shown on the plan below). Boards can be produced in full colour to your supplied artwork. Please allow a minimum of 10 days for us to produce and erect your board. Sponsorship of our stand is also available (price on application). The rental period is for 12 months, running from 1st August to 31st July. Size A B C D E F 2m (1 panel) n/a n/a n/a 350 200 300 4m (2 panels) 600 500 400 600 400 500 6m (3 panels) 800 700 600 800 600 700 All prices exclude VAT STAND E A F B B F C D CLUBHOUSE 10

PRESIDENT'S SUITE MATCH SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Open to ALL businesses, whether YOU are current sponsors, corporate members or NOT. A superb opportunity to entertain your clients and colleagues whilst enjoying the convivial atmosphere and superb facilities of Stourton Park. Our chef will prepare your chosen meal which will be served in plenty of time for you to enjoy a leisurely lunch before kick off. The Suite also provides a private bar facility for you and your guests between noon and 18:00 (along with exclusive use of the President s Suite for up to 50 guests). Also included in the sponsorship package: f Your company profile in the centre pages of the match programme and logo on the front cover f Complimentary match tickets, seat in the stand, parking and match programmes for you and your guests f Acknowledgement of your sponsorship over the P.A. system at least twice during the course of the afternoon f Photographic opportunity for local press and inclusion in the following home league matchday programme f Satellite TV available in the Suite to keep you updated with all other sporting events of the day f Inclusion of your logo on Next Home Posters that are distributed throughout the area, posted on the website and all social media in the build up to each game. Match Sponsorship Package - 500 +VAT (excluding food & beverages) Promote Your Business and......treat YOUR customers! 11

MATCH BALL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE f Complimentary admission, parking and programmes for 6 people f Opportunity to promote your company with 50 words in the centre of the match day programme f Acknowledgement over the PA system prior to the game and at half time f Inclusion of your logo on Next Home Posters that are distributed throughout the area, posted on the website and all social media in the build up to each game. Match Ball Sponsorship Package - 200 +VAT PLAYER SPONSORSHIP Your company name will appear alongside your sponsored player in the centre pages of each SRFC Matchday programme throughout the season and on our website alongside the player s profile with a link to your website. Player & Kit - 210 +VAT Player Only - 110 +VAT 12

MEDIA COVERAGE Stourbridge Rugby appreciates the much needed support its sponsors provide. In order to maximise the return for our sponsors, Stourbridge Rugby makes every effort to gain as much media coverage for its commecial activities as possible. Match reports with photos are regularly published in the local and regional press; and the Club is gradually establishing PR channels for its commercial endeavours too, promoting the Club and its sponsors. Social Media is also becoming an important tool for the Club, allowing it to reach a much wider audience about its sporting, commercial and social activities. Where appropriate, social media posts include links to sponsors websites or social media channels, helping to give as much exposure as possible to the Club and its supporters. StourbridgeRugby @StourbridgeRFC Stourbridge Rugby Business Network MEDIA SPONSORSHIP As outlined on page 6, Stourbridge Rugby has a very active presence on the internet. There are now opportunities to advertise with the Club through the following media. Website Sponsor - e-news Sponsor - Social Media Sponsor - 1000 +VAT 750 +VAT 750 +VAT 13

FIRST XV FIXTURES 2017-18 All home games kick off at 3:00pm (unless otherwise stated) Date Opposition Venue 19-Aug-17 Chinnor H 26-Aug-17 Birmingham Moseley A 02-Sept-17 Otley A 09-Sept-17 Luctonians* H 16-Sept-17 Sheffield A 23-Sept-17 Wharfedale A 30-Sept-17 Chester H 07-Oct-17 Blaydon A 14-Oct-17 Huddersfield* H 21-Oct-17 Leicester Lions A 28-Oct-17 Sedgley Park H 04-Nov-17 Sheffield Tigers A 11-Nov-17 Sale FC H 25-Nov-17 South Leicester A 02-Dec-17 Hinckley H 09-Dec-17 Tynedale A Date Opposition Venue 16-Dec-17 Macclesfield H 23-Dec-17 Luctonians A 06-Jan-18 Sheffield* H 13-Jan-18 Wharfedale H 20-Jan-18 Chester A 27-Jan-18 Blaydon H 03-Feb-18 Huddersfield A 10-Feb-18 Leicester Lions H 17-Feb-18 Sedgley Park A 03-Mar-18 Sheffield Tigers H 10-Mar-18 Sale FC A 24-Mar-18 South Leicester H 07-Apr-18 Hinckley A 14-Apr-18 Tynedale H 21-Apr-18 Macclesfield A 28-Apr-18 Otley H All fixtures are National Two North, except the first 2 in the shaded box, which are pre-season friendlies *First and Lions XV at Stourton Park on the same day. OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are also many other unique opportunities available to support Stourbridge Rugby - static displays; Minis & Juniors; Girls; festivals; pitch marker moon flags; Lions, Greyhounds, Grasshoppers, Under 17s & Colts XVs; main stand advertising; individual player sponsorship; e-mail news; etc. For more information, please call us on 01384 395000 14

LIONS XV FIXTURES 2017-18 All home games kick off at 2:15pm (unless otherwise stated) Date Opposition Venue 12-Aug-17 Old Halesonians A 19-Aug-17 Chinnor II H 02-Sept-17 Dudley Kingswinford A 09-Sept-17 Hereford* - 2:00pm H 16-Sept-17 Lutterworth A 23-Sept-17 Melbourne H 30-Sept-17 Moseley Oak A 07-Oct-17 --- - 14-Oct-17 Rugby Lions* H 21-Oct-17 Stoke-on-Trent A 28-Oct-17 Worcester Wanderers A 04-Nov-17 Sutton Coldfield H 11-Nov-17 Wolverhampton A 25-Nov-17 Bromsgrove H 02-Dec-17 Burton A 09-Dec-17 Camp Hill H Date Opposition Venue 16-Dec-17 Hereford A 23-Dec-17 --- - 06-Jan-18 Lutterworth* H 13-Jan-18 Melbourne A 20-Jan-18 Moseley Oak H 17-Jan-18 Rugby Lions A 03-Feb-18 Stoke-on-Trent H 10-Feb-18 --- - 17-Feb-18 Worcester Wanderers H 03-Mar-18 Sutton Coldfield A 10-Mar-18 Wolverhampton H 24-Mar-18 Bromsgrove A 07-Apr-18 Burton H 14-Apr-18 Camp Hill A 21-Apr-18 Dudley Kingswinford H 28-Apr-18 --- - All fixtures are Midlands One West, except the first 2 in the shaded box, which are pre-season friendlies *First and Lions XV at Stourton Park on the same day. CUSTOM-MADE PACKAGES Can't see a specific package that fits your requirements - we can put together a package that suits your needs. For more information, please call us on 01384 395000 15

stourton park The Perfect Venue SINCE 1965 Whether you are looking for the ideal place to hold a wedding reception, special party, conference or training day, Stourton Park can provide the solution. Our function rooms, each with their own bar facility, are perfect for any event and our on-site catering facilities can provide a range of delicious freshly-cooked food, from a simple buffet to a full four-course meal. Please contact Louise or Donna on 01384 395000 to discuss your requirements. Members are entitled to a 50% discount off room hire. WWW.STOURTONPARK.COM Stourbridge Rugby Football Club Limited Stourton Park, Bridgnorth Road, Stourbridge DY7 6QZ Tel: 01384 395000 e-mail: rugby@stourbridgerugby.com web: www.stourbridgerugby.com StourbridgeRugby @StourbridgeRFC Stourbridge Rugby Business Network Designed and produced by proud to support Stourbridge Rugby - www.harlequinmediaconsultancy.com