North Ryde Dockers Junior AFL Club

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1 Sign on before 1 October 2014 and receive 10% off sponsorship packages North Ryde Dockers Junior AFL Club Where Champions Begins Sponsorship Proposal 2015 Season 1 North Ryde Dockers Sponsorship Proposal

2 Introduction The North Ryde Dockers Junior AFL Club is a significant contributor to North Ryde and surrounding community attracting more than 180 junior footballers and their families to the club every year who want to actively participate in the great and growing game of AFL football. We are proud to invite you to become a sponsor of the 2015 season, which we expect to be another successful season for our young and growing club. Flexible sponsorship packages are available including Major Sponsor, BBQ Sponsors, Goals Sponsor, Ground Sponsors and Club Ambassadors. In return, the club would be delighted to acknowledge your support publically at our games, through media opportunities, on our website and at the various club social events throughout the year. This sponsorship opportunity not only provides you and your organisation the chance to directly give back to your local community but also a unique promotional opportunity for your business with a targeted audience. The importance of junior sport for children s physical activity Physical activity plays a key role in children s health and wellbeing from a young age. These benefits include better fitness and bone health, fewer cardiovascular disease risk factors (eg, unhealthy weight, blood pressure), better mental health (eg, selfesteem, self-confidence), greater social connections and interactions, and improved cognitive outcomes (eg, better academic performance, better learning outcomes). With one-in-four children overweight or obese in Australia (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013), the importance of promoting and supporting children s participation in physical activity and sport has never been greater. Reduced outdoor play and declining levels of walking and cycling to school, and increased time in front of screens (TV viewing, computer use, electronic games) means that sport is playing a major role in helping children to meet national physical activity guidelines (60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day and 3 days a week of bone and muscle strengthening activities). Recent data show that approximately 45% of children s physical activity is derived from sport. A much greater investment in youth sport is needed in Australia, not only for children s current health and happiness, but also for laying a strong foundation for lifelong participation in active living. Jo Salmon Alfred Deakin Professor NHMRC Principal Research Fellow Deputy Director, Centre for Physical Activity & Nutrition Research (C-PAN) 2 North Ryde Dockers Sponsorship Proposal

3 Background Our History North Ryde Dockers Australian Football Club, with a history that goes back as far as 1965, is a local Aussie Rules footy club based at ELS Hall Ovals in Kent Rd, Marsfield. The club provides the opportunity for players from 5 years of age to 17 years of age to participate and develop skills in AFL football. The club has a culture of inclusion and has developed strong community links with families and other local community organisations. In March 1997 local Ryde resident Andrew Moylan reformed the club under the Constitution of the North Ryde RSL and Youth Club. Andrew s efforts with his wife Cathy re-established the club, playing competition games at ELS Hall Park in Marsfield and making the Ryde community aware AFL was back on the local sporting agenda as a new alternate winter sport for young children's participation. A few years ago the AFL launched a new program called "Auskick" which became a successful club recruitment program and is still today the backbone of AFL in junior and school levels. ELS Hall oval Marsfield remains the only dedicated AFL ground in the municipality of Ryde and was presented new AFL goalposts by the AFL on Tuesday 23rd May 2006 to establish the true identity and the future home of the AFL code in Ryde saw North Ryde reach the Grand Finals in 3 Divisions with the Under 13 team winning a Premiership. The club remains successful on and off the field with premiership success in 2013 with the under 13 s team. The AFL now successfully operates the code nationally in all states of Australia with improved media coverage and participation at junior levels. 3 North Ryde Dockers Sponsorship Proposal

4 2014 Teams and Season The 2015 season is expected to be another exciting and successful year for the club. The season is scheduled to commence in April In 2015 we plan to be able to field 10 junior teams. Auskick (5 8 Years) Under 9 s (x2) Under 10 s (x2) Under 11 s Under 12 s Under 13 s Under 14 s Under 17 s The season is made up of a combination of home and away games plus finals with home games played at ELS Hall Park Marsfield. Most weeks the club hosts games at our home ground. 4 North Ryde Dockers Sponsorship Proposal

5 Invitation Make a real impact by providing children with the opportunity to develop through sports participation. Your contribution will make a real difference: The Impact Play is an important and fundamental right in Childhood. Sport and play help a child develop cognitive function, social skills, explore, invent, express their emotions and gain confidence and self respect. With our busy lifestyle and other social barriers, for many children the chance to learn and grow through sport is not readily available robbing them of some of the most important experiences in childhood. Local community sporting clubs and their volunteers provide a vital and important role in the development of children providing effective and safe access to play and physical exercise. This role can not be undervalued however the access to financial support for clubs like the North Ryde Dockers is often non-existent. You have an opportunity to support this vital role and get something back at the same time. Funds raised through sponsorship will be directed towards, sporting equipment, development and training and club facilities that are all focussed on enhancing the experience and development of young footballers. A range of sponsorship and support opportunities are available from Major Sponsor (Jumper Sponsorship) through to Club Ambassador. 5 North Ryde Dockers Sponsorship Proposal

6 Sponsorship cost & benefit Sign on before 1 October 2014 and receive 10% off sponsorship packages Corporate sponsorship is the key fund raising activity for the club to enable us to maximise the development of young footballers. Sponsors of the North Ryde Dockers are key to the club s success and, as such, we are proud to celebrate our sponsors and recognise them for their generosity. Sponsorship Benefits Major Sponsor: $5,000 pa (One only: 2 Year commitment) Exclusive branding * opportunity on the club jumpers worn by all players at all games. Brand signage at home games. 8 tickets at the club major social event including formal acknowledgement and opportunity to make a short presentation at key events 124mm by 85mm size ad in each club newsletter (distributed to all members 16 times a year) 5 blasts to members each year with sponsor message/ advertising Acknowledgement on the club website. 6 North Ryde Dockers Sponsorship Proposal

7 Goal Post Sponsor: $3,000 pa (Two Positions: 2 Year commitment) Branding opportunity * at one set of goals (Branding on goal pads) Additional brand signage at home games. 60mm by 85mm size ad in each club newsletter (distributed to all members 16 times a year) 3 blasts to members each year with sponsor message/ advertising 4 tickets at the club major social event including formal acknowledgement. Sign on before 1 October 2014 and receive 10% off sponsorship packages BBQ Sponsor: $2,000 (One Only, Cash or In-Kind) Exclusive branding * opportunity at the club BBQ on home games. 2 blasts to members each year with sponsor message/ advertising 2 tickets at the club major social event including formal acknowledgement. Acknowledgement on the club website. Associate Sponsors: $500 (Multiple positions, Cash or In-Kind) Special Edition Club cap and polo shirt (individuals) or Brand signage * at home games. (corporate / business) 2 blasts to members each year with sponsor message/ advertising Acknowledgement at club social events Club Ambassador: $100 (Multiple positions) SpecialEdition Club Cap Acknowledgement at club social events Donor: Any amount or idea Be a supporter of the club for any amount or individual proposal to get that great feeling when you are contributing to your community and making a difference. * - Branded material to be provided at Sponsors cost to clubs specifications 7 North Ryde Dockers Sponsorship Proposal

8 You can make a pledge online at: For more information contact: Daren McKennay Fundraising North Ryde Dockers Phone: mckennay@gmail.com Version: or Phone: 8 North Ryde Dockers Sponsorship Proposal