Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club Dear Members, Supporters, Past Players and Sponsors A lot has happened over summer at the Diamond Creek Football & Netball Club and this newsletter should hopefully fill you in on the main items of interest. Firstly, the netball side of things, they went from 2 sides in 2015 to 4 sides in 2016. With 3 of the 4 sides making finals, 2 making the grand final and Division 1 winning there 8th title, great news that they will now have a 5th side in 2017 and are growing at rapid rate which is fantastic for our club. Kristie Gannon, Brooke George and Carolyn Hanson especially should be acknowledged for all the hard work they are doing in this area. On the football side as most, know our reserves coach Caine Lowrie has moved into a development role at Northern Knights to further develop his coaching career and we wish him all the best. We are proud to announce that his replacement for 2017 is Brenton Hoppe a distinguished past player of the club and we think he will be excellent in the role and will contribute to the club enormously. Recruiting has been very fruitful, Josh Marchbank who will boost our ruck stocks, at 6 foot 7 in the old scale has previously played at Eltham, Benalla and the Northern Blues and is a two-time Goulburn Valley Football League representative. With experience at TAC and VFL level he is a great acquisition for the club and is also a playing assistant coach. He has already had a huge influence on the training track and we expect big things from Josh this year. We have many other recruits, too many to go through in this report but they include Jess Cosaitis who kicked 76 goals for Bonnie Doon in the Ovens and King Football League last year, his teammate, backman Josh Alam and Josh Lorey who brings over 70 games of Division 1 senior experience from Eltham who will bolster our midfield stocks. Put this along with some achievements from last year. 13 individual under 19 players played senior football last year, many playing significant numbers of games in the seniors along with the side also winning the under 19 premiership suffering only 1 loss for the year. In the senior preliminary final side 14 players were aged 21 or under, and our under 17 side also played finals last year showing that we are putting together a fairly impressive list of talent and depth to take us into the next sustainable era of success for the DCFNC. Also in 2017 we will be investing in upgrading our lights to ensure we can play twilight games in the future which will give significant added benefit to both the Senior and Junior Clubs. For any people interested in a chance of winning $450 per week our fantastic Diamond 45 club is always looking for new members and you can contact David Taylor 0403 024 456 for details. This coterie group is a vital asset to the club going forward and we thank all members for their generous support. Postal Address: PO Box 34, Diamond Creek, Vic 3089 1 Elizabeth Street Diamond Creek Vic 3089 Clubroom Phone: (03) 9438 1639 Fax: (03) 9438 6121 Email: secretary@diamondcreekfc.com.au
Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club We have the annual DCFNC golf day coming up on February 24 at Heidelberg Golf Club. Anyone interested in supporting this great and fun event please contact John Empey 0416 160 636 for details. Also during the year, we look forward to honouring our 1982 and 1992 premiership sides to celebrate their 35th and 25th anniversaries respectively with more information to follow during the year in this regard. Attached is our sponsorship information package and we ask that you please peruse to see if there is an opportunity for yourself, your business or a business of someone you know to support the club. Without our sponsors, we would not be able to keep growing the club the way we are and also thank them for their generous support and urge our whole football and netball club communities to support these businesses as they support us. In finishing, we are determined as a committee, coaching and playing group to not just win the Division 2 premiership but build a sustainable on and off field structure that will also guarantee us competitiveness and eventual success in Division 1 also. This is the time to get on board and show your colours for your great club. DCFNC Committee
2017 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Seniors: Preliminary Final 2016 Netball: Division 1 Premiers Under 19 s: Premiers Reserves: Preliminary Final 2016 Division 3 Runners Up Under 14 s: Premiers
Why Sponsor the Diamond Creek (Demons) Football Netball Club The DCFNC has always taken great pride in its passion to compete, be successful and to represent the community and township of Diamond Creek well. We always look for like minded sponsors who want to achieve these same outcomes and support a Major Sporting Club in the community. Your involvement with DCFNC will be of a mutual benefit with a strong commercial relationship, with a long term commitment for a local profile and exposure enhancement. All Industries, Trades and Professions are welcome equally to sponsor DCFNC at any level within these Packages. Our Sponsorship Packages are tiered for flexibility with the following overall benefits available: * A strong local representation * Increased awareness in your product * Enhanced exposure profile * Grow a network of business partners * Good corporate citizenship with this relationship * Invitations to Sponsor Home Game days & events SO BE A PART OF DCFNC S 2017 EXCITING YEAR AND RENEW OR BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY 1
Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club Since 1888, the Diamond Creek Football Club has provided a community focus for regional recreation. A key aim of any football club is to have on field success and win premierships. The Diamond Creek Football Club has certainly performed admirably in this regard having achieved Nine Seniors Premierships and a host of Reserves and Under 19 s flags. And yes it s quite true to say that the Senior Club has been a leader in the region throughout the last 128 years. We pride ourselves in having a local Football and Netball Club for the youth to aspire to join and develop Teamwork and Leadership Skills. Today the club continues to build on the success of a vital, active, gritty and highly successful Junior Football Club as proven by the Under 14 Team achieving a Premiership in 2016. We have seen how the development opportunities offered by both Junior and Senior Clubs has resulted in some great memories for players, parents and families which is highlighted by four club greats Max Hudgston, Heath and Rhys Shaw, and Jack Anthony going on to make their mark at the highest level, and we are sure there will be many more that aspire and go onto demonstrate the benefits of a solid development at DCFNC as Darcy McPherson did with the Gold Coast Suns in 2016. In recent times the club has adopted the recommendations of the AFL and strengthened interests with the Diamond Creek Netball Club to develop in the long term a strong sporting club in the region. Going forward, the Club is determined to drive on field success and re establish itself as a dominant and successful long term Club within Division One of the Northern Football League. Our Senior Coach, Craig Hayes has now seen the successful potential going forward. Craig brings to the Role 180 games of experience with the Heidelberg FC inclusive of two Premierships, two years as Assistant Coach, a Best & Fairest and finally was named in the Heidelberg team of the decade for the 2000 s. Haysey is on a mission to build the club into a First Division force. Continuous improvement in all areas of the Club operations from improved recruiting, better club facilities to rival those in the region, Professional club management, with a drive to improve and sustain long term relationships with Sponsors of all levels and finally an absolute determination to build relationships at all levels within the wider Diamond Creek Community. The Senior sides improved their performances in season 2016 with both the Seniors and Reserves playing finals football and the Under 19 s winning the 2016 Premiership. We are part of this Community, of this great Town, from the youngest to the oldest and we are very Proud of Our History and we wish to invite you to be involved as a Sponsor of our Successful Future. 2
DCFNC History of Premiership Achievements Football Netball Seniors Division 1 Division 1 2008 DVFL 1924, 1926, 1981, 1982 2010 2011 Division 2 2012 DVFL 1992, 1998, 2005 2013 2014 2015 Reserves 2016 Division 1 DVFL 1949 Division 2 DVFL 1997, 1998, NFL 2009, 2012 2013 Under 19s Division 2 NFL 2010, 2016 3
President s 2017 Club Vision We go into Season 2017 with great excitement after our successful 2016 behind us with our Senior and Reserve sides finishing preliminary finalists and our Under 19 Premiers. Yet again our netballers showed us how it's done by winning their 7th premiership in a row in Division 1 and growing their numbers to have 4 competitive teams. We have spent a considerable amount of time in the S.A.L.T. Programme which involves educating our players in drug, alcohol, leadership and respect for women, along with an affiliation with the Step Back and Think Foundation. All of these steps are to educate all involved and to make sure all of our young members become better people in our community. We look forward to any success that may come our way and I am confident with our coaching staff of Craig Hayes, Peter Barnes and Kristie Gannon they will lead us in that direction. 2017 will be a year in which we believe will see our young talent excel and our Club will be in a strong position for years to come. Good luck to everyone involved, DCFNC, a great place to be. Luke Prosser, President DCFNC Individual 2016 Achievements: Football Netball Senior Best & Fairest CHRIS MOLONEY Division 1 Best & Fairest BROOKE GEORGE Reserves Best & Fairest DANIEL PADGET Division 2 Best & Fairest JACQUI HARRINGTON U19 Best & Fairest DION FLEMING Division 3 Best & Fairest CARA TROWELL Past Player Rising Star TYLER BARNES Division 4 Best & Fairest HOLLY MARRIOT 2016 Under 19 NFL Best and Fairest DION FLEMING 4
Football Coach s 2017 Club Vision Supporters, Committee, Sponsors and Players welcome to my vision for the Diamond Creek Football Club for 2017. Off the back of our strong improvement through the course of the 2016 season I am extremely buoyant about this playing group s potential for success in the upcoming 2017 season. 2017 will be no doubt be an exciting one for our club, with finals football definitely part of the vision and a top two spot the goal at the end of the home and away season. 2016 saw the playing group further develop our style of play, which resulted in some very exciting wins and improved our ability to kick winning scores as well as restricting opposition totals with our team defence. As a result, we were the second best defensive team in the competition, however this combined with the increase in our scoring capacity resulted in an increase of wins from the previous year, even though our fixture had us playing the other top three sides 8 times in a 16 round competition, once you exclude the byes. We also saw 4 debutants (Under 17 & 19 players) into senior football and a number of our under 19 players continuing to be exposed to senior footy through the course of the season. In 2017 I envisage that the playing group will continue to make significant improvements both as a team and as individuals. We should see this partly through the natural development of the Under 17 & 19 players who are coming through but also through a greater understanding of the game plan. The club has been pro active through the off season and has attracted a combination of experienced senior footballers as well as some exciting younger players. The club has also been able to retain the entire existing senior playing group from 2016. This will lead to greater depth within the club and fiercer competition for positions within the senior 22. The Diamond Creek Football Club in 2017 will be a strong competitive team that plays disciplined, accountable football; with emphases on developing our offensive flair that is fast paced, skilful and exciting to watch. The Diamond Creek Football Club in 2016 continued to take significant steps forward both as a playing group but also with its culture. The club invested heavily in putting the players through programs that will not only assist them to be better footballers but also to be good men. A football club is not only about producing good footballers, it also has a responsibility to help young men on their journey in life to become good and in some cases great men. I believe this 2017 group are ready to make their own piece of history. This will take a lot of hard work and there will be significant challenges along the journey, but I am confident this young, talented and exciting group can achieve great things. Craig Hayes, Senior Coach 5
Netball Coach s 2017 Club Vision The Netball Club of the Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club joined the Northern Netball League competition in its inaugural season in 2008. Winning the Division One Grand Final set the standard of the club s intentions for the years to come. Nine years on and the Netball Club of the Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club have won eight out of nine Division One premierships. In 2016 we grew to four teams with three of those four teams participating in finals and two of the four teams playing in the Grand Finals with Division One securing another premiership. The growth of our netball division in 2016 also welcomed our first major netball sponsor on a three year deal and supplying all players with a match day game and warm up top. We are very appreciative of ROHVIC fasteners for coming on board with us as the major netball sponsor in 2016 and beyond. This allows us to further develop the netballers into the future and further grow our presence in the league and the community. 85% of our netballers found player sponsors for the season and we look forward to 100% for the coming seasons. We are still looking for more major sponsors to come on board and join our great club. As a netball club we strive to continue to grow allowing our young passionate youth from our local community to join our dedicated and talented players. Kristie Gannon, Senior Coach 6
Major Demons Package Package Inclusions This is a fantastic opportunity for the Sponsor to be highlighted in all aspects of Club life throughout 2017. The 129 th year will be Full of Sponsorship Coverage, Functions and Opportunities. The DCFNC is happy to negotiate all Major Sponsor packages to determine a range of benefits that best suit the specific needs or interests of the Sponsor. (Jumpers, Shorts, Polo s, Caps, Website, Newsletters, Ground Signage, Club Jackets, Membership Tickets, Function Tickets, NFL Record Listing.) Goal Post Padding Sponsor Signage Extent of Your Support $ s by Negotiation. Your support is greatly appreciated 7
Triple Demons Package Package Inclusions Four Full Memberships One Club Jacket, Polo and Cap/Beanie Naming Rights Day for a selected home game * see special opportunities page Ground Signage * see special opportunities page Listing as Club Sponsor on the Electronic Scoreboard at Home Games DCFNC Van Advertising Advertising as Club Sponsor in the clubrooms on the sponsors PowerPoint Link to your Corporate Website on our Club Website One Home Game (Naming Rights Day) in Exclusive area (Window View) for six people Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks Finger food Inclusive 1pm 5pm After Game time with our Senior Coach as well as Home game sponsors day Beer, wine, soft drinks and finger food 1pm 5pm Home Game half time Nibbles & Drinks Extent of Your Support $4000.00 plus GST Your support is greatly appreciated 8
Double Demons Package Package Inclusions Two Full Memberships One Club Polo Shirt and Cap/Beanie Ground Signage * see special opportunities page Listing as Club Sponsor on the Electronic Scoreboard at Home Games DCFNC Van Advertising Advertising as Club Sponsor in the clubrooms on the Sponsors PowerPoint Link to your Corporate Website on our Club website Home game sponsors day Beer, wine, soft drinks and finger food 1pm 5pm Home Game half time Nibbles & Drinks Extent of Your Support $3000.00 plus GST Your support is greatly appreciated 9
Single Demons Package Package Inclusions Two Full Memberships Listing as Club Sponsor on the Electronic Scoreboard at Home Games Ground Signage *see special opportunities page DCFNC Van Advertising Advertising as Club Sponsor in the clubrooms on the sponsors PowerPoint Advertising on the club website Home game Sponsors Day Beer, wine, soft drinks and finger food 1pm 5pm Home Game half time Nibbles & Drinks Extent of Your Support $1500.00 plus GST Your support is greatly appreciated 10
Corporate Demons Package Package Inclusions Two Full Membership Complimentary first Beer/Wine at every Home game DCFNC Van Advertising Advertising as Club Sponsor in the clubrooms on the sponsors PowerPoint Advertising on the club website Extent of Your Support $700.00 plus GST Your support is greatly appreciated 11
Demons Football and Netball Player Sponsors Package Package Inclusions One Full Membership Package Listing as an Official Player Sponsor on Player Photographs displayed in the Club Rooms Extent of Your Support $250.00 plus GST (Football) $100.00 plus GST (Netball) Your support is greatly appreciated 12
Demons Club Memberships One Full Membership Extent of Your Support $100.00 Past Players Membership Extent of Your Support $80.00 Life Membership Nil Your support is greatly appreciated 13
Demons Special Package Opportunities 1. Naming Rights Day for a Selected Home Game Set up a display demonstrating products and services (indoors or outdoors). Support the display with sales staff present. Distribution of company prepared brochures and pamphlets. Decorate club rooms and or ground as required (by prior approval). DCFNC Van Advertising Present special offers for any sales secured on the day. Highlighted by President at after game Presidents Speech. After game time with Senior Coach. Special presentations to players at Thursday night selection sessions are available 2. Ground Signage Sign is paid for and installed by the club. Layout of sign and artwork is supplied by the sponsor. Location/placement of sign on field fence is by next best available as a club decision. Sign required 3 weeks before installation. (inclusive of artwork in soft copy) Your support is greatly appreciated 14
DIAMOND 45 Club Opportunity Here is your chance to join the exclusive Diamond 45 Club, limited to 45 members The cost is $20 per week year round via direct debit Numbered 1 to 45 for each Diamond Club 45 member There is a weekly cash prize of $450 The weekly winner will be the first drawn Tattslotto number in the Saturday night draw Exclusive season luncheon One piece of members only apparel Half time drinks home games Membership ticket (members draw Thursday nights and entry to Home and Away games) For all Membership enquiries contact Dave Taylor 0403 024 456 Your support is greatly appreciated 15
2016 SPONSORS Baron Insulation Bekkat Homes Bells Best Cuts Danielle Green MP Kingdom Projects Practice Edge Northern Brake & Clutch The Panel Shed Veolia Wilson Plumbing & Drainage 16
Diamond Creek Football Netball Club 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsor Details: Sponsor Name.. Contact Person/s. Postal Address.. Email Address Phone Number: Preferred Option Other... Please note our preferred option of communication will be email and SMS. Does this suit? YES / NO If NO please detail preference:.. Selected Sponsorship Packages you would like to adopt: Optional Packages (you can chose more than one) Cost per package Sign Acceptance Major Demons Package By Negotiation (plus GST) Triple Demons Package $4000.00 (plus GST) Double Demons Package $3000.00 (plus GST) Single Demons Package $1500.00 (plus GST) Corporate Demons Package $700.00 (plus GST) Demons Football Player Sponsor $250.00 (plus GST) Demons Netball Player Sponsor $100.00 (plus GST) Demons Full Club Membership $100.00 Senior Membership (over 65) $60.00 TOTAL $ Sponsors Signature: Date:. /.. / Name: PAYMENT DETAILS: BSB: 633 000 Account Number: 1375366 Name: DCFNC SPONSORSHIP MANAGER: Steve Sampson 0418 212 154 ssampson@wecu.com.au Return Form to: DCFNC PO Box 34 Diamond Creek VIC 3089