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E VENTS USEFUL CONTACTS If you re planning an event/celebration, or if you want more information, please contact our Events Team on: events@chesterfield-fc.co.uk (01246) 269300 ext 4162 Or perhaps you want to take advantage of our many commercial opportunities, if so please contact our Commercial Team on: Jim Brown jimbrown@chesterfield-fc.co.uk 07825 191536 or Debra Johnson debrajohnson@chesterfield-fc.co.uk (01246) 269300 ext 4152 CONTENTS PROACT STADIUM... MATCHDAY SPONSORSHIP... UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP... SEASONAL MEMBERSHIPS... ADVERTISING... MATCH MASCOT... PLAYER SPONSORSHIP... GOAL SPONSORSHIP... WEDDINGS... PRIVATE EVENTS... FUNERAL TEA... CONFERENCES... PROMS & PARTIES... CONCERT VENUE... FESTIVE SEASON... ROOM INFORMATION... TESTIMONIALS... 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2
PROACT STADIUM The Proact Stadium is home to Chesterfield Football Club, and is North Derbyshire s premier venue for all occasions business or pleasure. Catering for any number of guests, with a range of impressive, state of the art facilities, all glass-fronted, with panoramic views over the iconic 10,000+ capacity stadium. The stadium is furnished to the highest specification in order to provide a setting to match the prestige and importance of your event and has ample car parking with approximately 400 free spaces. All events are managed in-house. The conference and events team have a philosophy of offering a bespoke service to all our clients. It is this attention to detail and personal service that sets us apart from other venues. In short, we have a team of passionate and determined people, delivering what you want and helping you to create wonderful, memorable events. 3
MATCHDAY SPONSORSHIP Matchday sponsorship at Chesterfield Football Club offers a unique and luxurious way to spend your day whilst catering for a variety of needs. You may be a business professional seeking a distinctive method of entertaining and impressing prospective clients, or a manager offering incentives to employees and rewarding performance or maybe looking to inprove morale and team bonding. Get yourselves noticed with one of our exclusive matchday packages, which include Match, Captain s, Matchball and Programme sponsorships. Matchday sponsorship offers companies the perfect environment to entertain their colleagues and clients in our excellent SBK Computers Spires Restaurant. It also enables you to advertise and promote your brand to our corporate guests and supporter base. YOUR MATCHDAY PACKAGES INCLUDE: 4 Our open-plan SBK Computers Spires Restaurant plays host to our hospitality guests and sponsors, offering you and your guests a fantastic exclusive experience on a matchday. Located in the Van Yard (West) Stand, with superb panoramic views over-looking the pitch, guests will enjoy a delicious pre-match three-course meal before taking in all the footballing action from reserved padded seats. Representatives from your group will be able to experience how it feels to be a professional footballer, walking out onto the pitch in front of a packed Proact prior to kick-off, to stand with officials and club captains in the centre circle.
VIP Hospitality for each of your guests (Additional guests may be added to suit your group size in any of our matchday packages) Buck s Fizz reception on arrival Matchday programme and team sheet for each guest Tour of ground, if required Three-course meal in the SBK Computers Spires Restaurant A complimentary drink with your meal (choice of wine, beer or soft drink) Reserved VIP padded seating in the Van Yard Stand VIP car parking pass with reserved parking place (one per four guests) Half-time & Full-time refreshments Pay bar facility Post-match, you will take centre stage as a member of your party will be presented with exclusive signed Chesterfield memorabilia presented to you by the Man of the Match. YOUR ADVERTISING INCLUDES: Match association on official club website in the week leading up to fixture sponsored Recognition on the stadium s giant video screen Name or logo on matchday programme front cover Advert in matchday programme Announcement of match association via stadium tannoy Company logo on the matchday menu in executive lounges Social media acknowledgement of sponsorship on matchday, going out to 150,000+ followers 5
UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP STADIUM STANDS Sponsoring one of the four stands at the Proact Stadium forges a significant partnership and profile with Chesterfield FC. Stand sponsorship focuses on corporate branding across the whole width of the stand, which offers huge visibility and great exposure for any business on matchday with our supporters, as well as the media coverage the club enjoys from both local and national press. Chesterfield FC average an attendance of over 5,000 people on matchdays throughout the season. These supporters will see your business branding from any location in the stadium at every match, as well as the many thousands of customers and guests who attend the Proact Stadium for corporate events and private functions. Your business name will also become synonymous with the Proact Stadium as your chosen stand will be named after your business. And this is not all. Throughout the season, photos from every Chesterfield FC home match appear across the media and on the club website. By sponsoring a stand, you are ensuring your business brand will be visible throughout the post-match coverage of every home game. BACK OF SHIRT SPONSORSHIP 6 See your logo on the back of the first-team players shirts. This is a prime branding opportunity, especially with national TV and media coverage on Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC, ITV and Channel 5 featuring live games, highlights and goals on a weekly basis.
BACK OF SHORTS SPONSORSHIP See your logo on the back of the first-team players shorts. This is a prime branding opportunity, especially with national TV and media coverage on Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC, ITV and Channel 5 featuring live games, highlights and goals on a weekly basis. STADIUM HIRE At the end of each season, the Proact Stadium is available to hire for your football event. Whether it is a tournament, festival, charity match, local cup final or a game with friends and family on the pitch, we can tailor-make a fantastic day for your event. Packages include pitch hire, dressing rooms, VIP lounge access and catering options for supporters in the stands or VIP guests. DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES Chesterfield FC can offer a wide range of digital opportunities to suit all. Social media is growing every day and exposure for your company is something the club can help with, creating endless possibilities for coverage. GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED Chesterfield FC's digital presence and social media is growing every day. OTHER OFFICIAL OPPORTUNITIES Training kit sponsorship Pre-match warm-up wear sponsorship Academy sponsorship Stadium facilities naming rights Website sponsorship Website advertising Concourse TV Advertising Spireites ifollow sponsorship 60,000 70,000+ 97,000 10,000+ 4,000+ monthly visitors followers followers followers subscribers PRICES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 7
SEASONAL MEMBERSHIP The SBK Computers Spires Restaurant is located in the Van Yard (West) Stand and offers superb panoramic views overlooking the pitch. Guests will enjoy an outstanding pre-match three course meal before taking in all the footballing action from reserved padded seats, accessed through the restaurant via an exclusive hospitality entrance, adjacent to the Directors Box. The SBK Computers Spires Restaurant can be enjoyed either on a seasonal basis or match-tomatch. You may have a special occasion that you are celebrating with loved ones or invite important business clients that you would like to impress. PACKAGE INCLUDES: Dedicated hosts to welcome you to the SBK Computers Spires Restaurant Pre-match three-course meal Reserved table for the day (Parties of less than 6 may have to share) Pay Bar Facility Waitress Service Reserved padded seat directly in front of the restaurant Tea and coffee at half-time and after the game Matchday competition with prizes Post-match Man of the Match presentations Post-match Sponsors presentations Acknowledgement in the matchday programme that you are a Spires Restaurant member 8
MEMBERSHIP The National Windscreens Vice Presidents Suite offers membership of an exclusive members-only lounge. It is the perfect venue to entertain and be entertained whilst enjoying fine dining in intimate surroundings overlooking the pitch. The Vice Presidents Suite will be limited to just 50 members (issued on a first come, first served basis) with a small number of matchday places available for members to purchase on special occasions when additional guests are required. MEMBERSHIP The Brampton Brewery 1866 Lounge offers an informal, relaxed atmosphere where you can soak up all the pre-match atmosphere with views overlooking the pitch whilst keeping up-to-date with the rest of the day s football action on Sky Sports and BT Sports channels. All guests will receive a matchday programme and team-sheet and benefit from padded stadium seats. Guests can enjoy complimentary half-time and fulltime tea and coffee, whilst there is also a pay bar facility available, offering a full range of beverages and high quality bar snacks. PACKAGE INCLUDES: Three course table d hote at every home game (option available) Reserved dedicated table for you and your guests Directors box seating on the halfway line Half-time and post-match refreshments Reserved parking (one per member) Dedicated hostess Dedicated waitress service Matchday programme Matchday team sheet Acknowledgement in the matchday programme PACKAGE INCLUDES: Dedicated lounge host Private pay bar facility Casual bar environment Reserved padded seats Half-time and post-match refreshments Reserved parking (one space per two memberships) Matchday team sheet and programme Acknowledgement in the matchday programme for each 1866 Lounge member 9
ADVERTISING STADIUM ADVERTISING For local companies, the Proact Stadium presents a fantastic opportunity to increase brand recognition within the local community. Including matchdays, around 200,000 visitors pass through the stadium every season. A good number of our boards are on view from the hospitality lounges on a daily basis when we host corporate events, charity dinners, weddings, Christmas parties, sporting dinners, proms and concerts. Your company name will therefore be seen by local people you are aiming to reach, over and over again. Businesses looking to reach the widest possible audience would benefit from a camera-facing board. Not only will you be increasing your brand awareness locally, you will also be extending your potential reach nationally. TV coverage is provided by Sky Sports and the Channel 5 highlights programme and extensive online video exposure is via Chesterfield FC s YouTube channel and ifollow platform. Alongside photographs in local and national newspapers, this can potentially put a company s name in front of an audience of millions. Our advertising boards offer one of the most costeffective branding opportunities at the football club, whilst still reaching a large captive audience. 10
BIG SCREEN ADVERTS Standing at an impressive 3sqm, the big screen takes centre stage on a matchday as all eyes in the Proact Stadium are constantly glued to the eye-catching content, including highlights of previous games, the latest team news and action replays as the goals fly in. The big screen provides the most flexible advertising opportunity at the stadium, with options for animations, static images, videos and audio adverts. The screen enables you to be creative with your advertising to capture the attention of fans. Whether you are targeting a specific game or seasonlong coverage, our packages are flexible and your advert can be changed from game to game to keep it fresh and unique. Adverts can be seasonal or on a match-to-match basis, featuring in a pre-match and half-time loop. In-play sponsorship is also available on the big screen, where your company logo/advert can be shown after each break in play, including goals, substitutions, throwins, corners and penalties etc for maximum exclusive impact. MATCHDAY PROGRAMMES Our superb 68-page matchday programme remains a cost-effective vehicle for you to promote your business for the 2018/19 season. The programme remains an integral part of the fans matchday experience, with thousands of programmes sold every season. Each hospitality guest receives a complimentary matchday programme as part of their matchday experience, making it a great way to target business owners and decision makers. Programme advertising is a great way to target both home and away fans; it is distributed on matchdays and available at other times in the Club Superstore. Unlike newspapers, matchday programmes are a collectable item and have a longer shelf life as they are read many times over and often passed amongst friends. Advertising space in the programme is limited, so there s less noise to get lost in and your advert will be surrounded by lively and relevant copy. We re flexible, so you can change your adverts throughout the season to suit your own campaign. You can take a full, half or quarter page advert, or maybe sponsor one of our regular features in the programme. Your business name, logo, website and/ or contact details will appear on your chosen page for every game of the season. Adverts can be changed on a regular basis to suit your company s advertising schedules. 11
PACKAGE INCLUDE: Full replica home kit (including shirt, shorts and socks) One childʼs ticket & one adult ticket (upgrades to hospitality available) Tour of the dressing room to meet the players Lead the players in the tunnel onto the pitch Warm-up on the pitch prior to the game Picture in the matchday programme Matchday programme to take home as a souvenir Picture on the giant video screen inside the stadium Photograph with Chester, team captains and match officials Autograph book and pen to collect autographs Signed football Announcement on the PA System MATCH MASCOT Most young Spireites dream of being able to walk out onto the pitch with the Chesterfield players to the roar of the crowd in a packed Proact Stadium. Youngsters aged between four and 14 can turn that dream into reality! Mascots will experience what it s like to be a professional footballer on a matchday by taking a look behind the scenes in the dressing room, taking part in a pre-match warm up on the pitch, culminating in leading out the Spireites onto the pitch for kick off. Make someone s dreams come true with a matchday mascot package! 12
PLAYER SPONSORSHIP Always very popular and well supported, player shirt sponsorship is an ideal opportunity for companies or fans to show their support for the club and their favourite player by sponsoring his home or away shirt for the season. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Name/logo in every home matchday programme Name/logo by playerʻs picture on the stadiumʼs big screen A link to your company website from your chosen playerʼs profile on the Chesterfield FC official website You will also receive an invitation to a special presentation dinner, where you will be presented with your chosen playerʼs match worn shirt. GOAL SPONSORSHIP Prices start from: 25p per goal. The sponsored goals scheme is a fun and popular way for fans to show their support. HOW IT WORKS You decide how much you would like to sponsor a goal for (minimum of 25p) for each of the goals that the Spireites score throughout the season. Sponsorship amounts are payable in two instalments, the first at the end of December and the second at the end of the season when all the goals have been counted. WHAT YOU GET As a goal sponsor, you will receive a signed certificate and your name will appear in each edition of our Sky Bet League Two matchday programme. 13
E VENTS WEDDINGS If you re looking for a unique wedding venue in Derbyshire with experience in hosting beautiful and memorable wedding receptions, then look no further! Here at the Proact Stadium, we know how important your wedding day is, so whether you re planning a large, lavish event or an intimate celebration, our professional events team are on hand to look after you every step of the way. As a venue that prides itself on its premier facilities, exceptional service and a team dedicated to your needs, we are sure you will need to look no further to create those lasting memories. A fantastic range of options ensures there s something to suit all budgets. We can create a bespoke wedding package to meet your individual needs. Chesterfield Football Club have been granted a licence to host wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships and the renewal of wedding vows here in the wonderful and unique setting of the football stadium. If you are interested in holding you ceremony here, please contact our events team who will be happy to show you our fantastic facilities and unique venue. For more information on booking a civil ceremony, please contact the Chesterfield Registry Office on (01246) 234754 and check available dates with them. 14
WEDDING RECEPTIONS Whether you are getting married abroad, at a church or at the Registry Office, we would love to host your wedding reception. We offer various dining options, from formal sit-down dinners to a large buffet. Menu options are available upon request and can be tailor-made to suit all your needs and any dietary requirements you and your guests may have. Our flexible room plans can accommodate any of your entertainment needs, be it our resident DJ or your chosen singer/band for dancing the night away. With a flexible approach to any of the wonderful wedding ideas you may have, our dedicated events team will be on hand to offer support throughout the planning of your special day. Contact our events team for further information or to arrange the viewing of our facilities. 15
PRIVATE EVENTS PLANNING AN EVENT? If so, we have a great range of flexible suites that we can transform to create your perfect event. Whether you are corporate entertaining, or holding an anniversary, family party, Christmas celebration, awards ceremony or sporting dinner, make the Proact Stadium your first choice. The Proact Stadium is the ultimate venue to add a touch of glamour and prestige to any banqueting event. All suites overlook the hallowed pitch, offering a unique and captivating setting for celebratory events. The venue provides stunning party spaces to hold exclusive and bespoke events for small or large receptions. Whether you are hosting a charity event or a prom we have something to suit everyone. PRIVATE PARTIES Here, at the Proact Stadium, we can offer you a tailor-made party in one of our private suites, combining the highest levels of service, surroundings and entertainment. In order to provide you with a truly memorable occasion, we provide those little extra touches that mean so much. PACKAGE INCLUDES: Welcome Drinks Reception Private Bar Facility Private Room Hire and Service Costs Sit-down Meal/Buffet Option 16 DJ, Disco and Dance Floor
E VENTS FUNERAL TEA Whilst we appreciate that funerals are a difficult time, may we take this opportunity to help ease the strain and prepare for the reception. Our professional, dedicated team will be available to assist in the planning of the event to ensure that all requirements are catered for and that the reception runs smoothly. A dedicated member of staff will be on hand to meet and greet and help guide you through the day. A range of menu options and drinks packages are offered, alongside free car parking, LCD projector and screen, CD player and exclusive bar. To make an appointment to view our facilities, ask any questions or discuss menu options, please contact us or call in during office hours to talk to a member of our events team. The Proact Stadium has a diverse range of suites/ lounges, perfect for creating an outstanding event. Along with three main lounges, the Boardroom is also available upon request for smaller, intimate gatherings of up to 12 people. All our suites/lounges are licensed for wedding ceremonies and our catering facilities have a fivestar health & hygiene rating. The stadium s concourse areas, as well as the car park - which has up to 400 parking bays - are also available for hire upon request. 17
E VENTS CONFERENCES The Proact Stadium offers exclusive packages for conferences, which can be tailored to suit your individual requirements. We would be happy to discuss the various options with you. On the day, we will provide a dedicated duty manager who will advise on the running of the day and make everything run smoothly. All packages require a minimum of ten delegates. 18
E VENTS PROMS & PARTIES For a fabulous party to end the academic year in style, celebrate your prom or ball with Proact Events. We ll help you create the perfect evening that will be remembered for years to come. To make sure your party suits your theme, our dedicated event management team will work closely with you. They can advise on delicious menu combinations, recommend room layouts and even help find the ideal entertainment. Our stylish suites are adaptable so we can can transform them to your exact requirements. For Y6 students, all the way to university graduates, Proact Events is here to make your prom or ball a flawless experience from start to finish. 19
E VENTS CONCERT VENUE Here at the Proact Stadium. we have the facilities for pop concerts (Elton John in 2012/Tom Jones in 2014). Our location means we have excellent transport links and with over 300 complimentary car parking spaces, we are accessible by all means of transport. Features: 300+ free parking spaces, close transport links, fully Wi-Fi enabled, air conditioning in all rooms, natural daylight, stunning views of the pitch, flexible spaces, great food and drink. 20
FESTIVE SEASON Thinking of holding a Christmas party? Where better than here at the Proact Stadium! Our public party nights are held in the SBK Computers Spires Restaurant, with a capacity of 220 guests. The suite boasts a dance floor, stage area, large bar and views over the stadium. It also offers full disabled access. If you re looking for a private Christmas party, we have a choice of three suites. With no room hire to pay, it s simply a case of deciding which menu you prefer. At our New Year s Eve Gala Evening, you will be treated to a prosecco drinks reception and be entertained by the soft sounds of our fantastic vocalist whilst enjoying your delicious five-course banquet. This fabulous evening will leave you with memories that will last long into the New Year. 21
SBK COMPUTERS SPIRES RESTAURANT Our premier suite, situated on level one of the Van Yard Stand, formerly known as the Legends Lounge, with superb panoramic views overlooking the hallowed turf. The stylish and flexible lounge can accommodate any type of function and hold up to 200 guests. NATIONAL WINDSCREENS VICE PRESIDENTS SUITE Situated on level one of the Van Yard Stand, adjacent to the SBK Computers Spires Restaurant, and directly overlooking the halfway line, with superb panoramic views of the pitch. Ideal for smaller events or conferences as well as lunch and dinner functions up to 60 guests. BRAMPTON BREWERY 1866 LOUNGE Situated on level one of the Van Yard Stand, formerly known as the Sponsors Lounge. The Brampton Brewery lounge offers you the nostalgia of the football club s famous past with memorabilia displayed depicting the history of the club, coupled with firstclass facilities and services. A stylish and flexible room that can hold up to 90 guests, it also offers excellent views over the pitch. THE BOARDROOM Situated on level one of the Van Yard Stand, the Boardroom is the perfect place for more intimate meetings and private dining. With views over the pitch, the Boardroom can accommodate up to 12 people. E VENTS 22
TESTIMONIALS "Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for a fantastic time on Christmas Day. The food was superb, the best yet, especially the different starters and cheese to share. The staff as always were great, so thank you all." Dawn Graney "The food was excellent and the service and friendliness of the staff was very efficient. We look forward to making a booking with you again for this year. So please keep us in mind when you are sorting out your events as the feedback we received has been amazing " Vivien Miller, British Legion "The food was lovely and lots of our guests commented on how nice it was. The staff were also very helpful and went the extra mile, playing with the children etc. Thanks for your help in providing such a lovely venue for our daughter s special day." Laura Quinn "Just a Thank You note for the excellent service that we received last night. The 2 Bishops and the Clergy really enjoyed the evening and all the comments were very positive Extend our thanks to all the staff incl Catering who were on duty last night. It really was a superb evening." John Bell "I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at Chesterfield Football Club who helped made yesterday such a great event. Everyone was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The children and their family's had a fantastic time and it was fabulous way to start off the Christmas celebrations." Katie Parsons "The experienced team at Chesterfield FC make every visit a pleasure. The food, the staff, the pre and post-match entertainment and the convivial atmosphere in the suite consistently live up to our expectations We always enjoy our visits to the Proact regardless of the result! " David Whiteway, Managing Director, A Pinder Ltd "Destination Chesterfield has always received excellent service and hospitality when holding events or being a sponsor at Chesterfield FC." Dom Stevens, Destination Chesterfield Manager E VENTS "Please can you pass on a massive thank you to the team who worked with us last night, the students and staff had a brilliant time." Chesterfield College "We were delighted to sponsor last week's game against Cambridge and would like to say a big thank you to everyone at CFC for all your help and support in making it a huge success for Graysons. All of our guests have said what a great time they had, and what a fantastic venue the Proact Stadium is. It really was an outstanding evening, with excellent hospitality and fantastic food. We look forward to sponsoring another match in the near future. " Peter Clark, Managing Partner, Graysons Solicitors "We have been matchday sponsors for a number of years. Our company and customers are made to feel very welcome in and around the football club, the hospitality provided is an experience to be enjoyed and we will certainly be booking for another game soon. " Paul Buxton, Edmundson Electrical Working with chesterfield football club is always a pleasure for us as a company. We sponsor many of the games and events throughout a season and working with the Commercial team is always a joy. As a company we feel it is important for our branding and gives us great exposure to promote our business. We are local company and support to our club is a must, and something we feel passionate about. Andrew Payne, Chesterfield Space Storage 23
Planning an event or want to come to one of ours? Then come and have a talk with us and see how Proact Events can help you. Members of our events team are available during office hours and happy to help you with any questions you may have. Office hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please either call in to the reception area at the stadium or phone (01246) 269300 (ext 4162) Alternatively, you can email: events@chesterfield-fc.co.uk Proact Stadium 1866 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8NZ (for older sat navs, please use S41 8LF) T: 01246 269300 www.proact-stadium.co.uk