CLUB SHIP 2017-2020 v1. July 2017
WHO ARE WE? ABOUT US We are writing to you as committee members of Clevedon based Hockey Club, Somerset Gryphons. After a very successful three year period, this summer we are looking to renew our club sponsors and are getting in touch with you as someone we d love to partner with. Our club is made up of people who have come together because of their love for hockey. We have been running very successfully since the merger of Clevedon and Yatton hockey clubs in 2004 and in that time have supported hundreds of local people as they have taken their first steps into the sport, whether it be through our weekly training sessions or playing for our junior and senior sides. With a large majority of junior and senior club members resident in Clevedon and surrounding towns, we have very strong links to the local community - to Clevedon Community School in particular. All of our junior players pick up their love for hockey at school and with help from our junior coaching team, progress into our junior sides and onwards. We now have a range of junior sides in the club, with over 60 local boys and girls training and playing match day hockey each and every week. Every season, many of these junior players progress into the senior teams at the club and in the last couple of years, a number of these have gone on to play County hockey. We are very proud of our achievements and the hard work of a lot of people connected with the club has led to lots of on-field success. Since the formation of the club in 2004, we have celebrated with at least one team in the club finishing 3rd, 2nd or 1st place in their league, or with success in cup competition. Our ladies first team have been promoted four times in the last six seasons and are now three divisions away from the Ladies National Hockey League - the highest hockey league in the country. And last season, our men s first team were promoted as champions and are now only 5 divisions away from the Men s National Hockey League. WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR
WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR A PARTNERSHIP There are many expenses connected with running a community sports club and we rely for funding solely on our own fundraising efforts and the support of local businesses. It is for this reason, we are making contact with you. We are looking to partner with people who share our vision and want to support a local club with a difference; one built on local roots with masses of community spirit. We want to build lasting partnerships with companies, individuals, and associations who see the value of local connections. Hockey is a sport we love. We want to win, stay healthy and have fun. THE FUTURE As we look to grow the club, we ve set ourselves 3 goals that we re looking to achieve within the next three years. We call it the 3in3 Plan. 1. Our ladies first team playing National League hockey; 2. At least one promotion for our men s first team; 3. The introduction of 2 new mens and ladies teams filled with local young hockey players. We re close to being able to achieve these goals, but your support will go a long way to making it happen. HOW CAN YOU HELP US? We are a sustainable club and we are fortunate to be able cover all of our running costs. Our player membership subscriptions cover league and cup registration fees as well as pitch hire and the running of our club website and funds rasied from mid-season social events go towards our end of season annual dinner and presentation evening. There are some things we just can t manage and with the 3in3 Plan in mind, this is where we need you re help. You re financial support will go towards: 1. A new men s coach to work with all senior men hockey players; 2. An additional coach to join the current junior coaching team; 3. An upgrade of the more expensive equipment for the whole club. WHAT WE LL DO FOR YOU
WHAT WE LL DO FOR YOU ANYTHING Partnerships work 2 ways and we re not just looking to take your money. In return for your sponsorship, support and help with achieving our goals, our club will look to help you in any way we possibly can. The most obvious thing we can do for you is promotion. As our main club sponsor we would: 1. Put your company logo, front and centre on the match day playing kit, training kit and social wear of over 120 playing members; 2. Display your logo in the most visible areas of our club website; 3. Display your logo on our huge 3 metre pitchside side banners - visible to everyone visiting our pitch on each and every home match-days; 4. Include your name in all newspaper and website match reports; 5. Display your logo in all member material; 6. Display your logo on all of our social media outlets with regular shout-outs advertising your company and any services or promotions you have to offer; 7. Display your logo at all social events; 8. Invite you to all social events including our end of season presentation and awards evening. This is just the start. Our club is made up of members of all ages and all with a range of skills. On top of the promotional aspect we can offer you other types of help. 1. Our men s fixture secretary s day job is as a graphic and web designer. He has offered to do a limited amount of design work for you free of charge. SHIP PACKAGES
SHIP PACKAGES FULL CLUB x1 JUNIOR SECTION x1 TEAM x4 MATCH-DAY x22 PLAYER unlimited (JUNIOR (SLEEVE (SLEEVE (JUNIOR (JUNIOR 4 TICKETS 2 TICKETS 2000 3 year term (2017-2020) 1000 3 year term (2017-2020) 500 2 year ( (2017-2018) 100 1 year ( (2017-2018) 30 1 year ( (2017-2018) INTERESTED? CONTACT US
INTERESTED? CONTACT US Whilst we d love to fill the sponsorship postions outlined in this proposal, we d welcome any offer of help and support. For more information on the packages available, or to speak to someone at the club about other ways in which you could support our club, get in touch! CLUB PRESIDENT Kath Wilkins CALL 07734 758 743 CLUB CHAIRMAN Phill Cook EMAIL somersetgryphons04@gmail.com CLUB SECRETARY Hannah Holden WEBSITE www.somersetgryphonshockey.club CLUB CAPTAIN & SHIP Chris Tomlinson FACEBOOK facebook.com/somersetgryphons ADVERTISING & SHIP Ross Harrington TWITTER twitter.com/gryphonshc
THANKYOU v1. July 2017