Connacht rugby Business Club Membership
Our purpose To inspire our community through rugby success
Our vision Grassroots to Green Shirts is a journey that starts with participation, is fuelled with perspiration and culminates in inspiration. A journey taken alongside all those who play their part in fulfilling rugby dreams. Dreams of Club, of Connacht and of Country. PRIDE IN WHERE WE HAVE COME FROM, BELIEF IN WHERE WE ARE GOING AND THE AMBITION TO SUCCEED THAT IS THE CONNACHT WAY
Rugby scores well More than 2.1 million people in ireland consider themselves to be rugby fans. Of these, more than 900,000 describe themselves as avid fans. 75% of Irish males are now rugby fans 60% of 18-24 year olds are rugby fans 72% of 45-54 year olds are rugby fans 1 in 5 Irish adults would switch to a brand s product / service from a rival brand if the brand became sponsors of a sports team they follow. *Source Onside Sponsorship 2013
Connacht rugby A club on the rise + + + + Season ticket sales in 16-17 up by Match day ticket sales up by in 16-17 season Comprehensive strategic plan and resources allocated Strong executive management & governance Large investment in match day experience Investing in fan engagement, data management and brand development 67% 10 Sell Outs during 16-17 season 45%
Connacht rugby business club What is it? An exclusive members-only group consisting of some of Ireland's most progressive and proactive businesses. a great way for your business to engage and support Connacht Rugby in an official capacity. an excellent package with opportunities for you to host customers, impress prospects or reward staff in a unique and unforgettable way. It offers exceptional value to members, with regular opportunities to network and build key relationships with like-minded senior business people in a Unique premium environment.
Membership benefits Benefit Season Tickets International Tickets Rugby Awards Gala Premium Hospitality Networking Events Brand awareness Advertising discounts Priority access Description Four Season Tickets to all regular season home games (11 Guinness Pro12 matches and 3 European matches) Two Tickets to an Irish International Match with pre match hospitality in Dublin. Join Your fellow business club members for a great networking and social day out. Two Tickets to the Connacht Rugby End of Season Awards Gala with the opportunity to purchase more. Enjoy a complimentary Table of 10 for Premium match day hospitality at an interprovincial or European home game. Two Places at all Connacht Rugby Business Club Networking events where you will mix with like-minded business leaders from some of the world s top companies. Status as a Connacht Rugby Business Club Member with listing on our website and in the match day programme Right to discount on pitch advertising, programme advertising Priority will be given to Business Club Members to purchase tickets for Ireland international home games
Package Options Membership runs for 12 months and the price varies depending on the type of season ticket you request with your package: Business Club Membership package options: Main stand package: 3,750 + Includes 4 Main Stand Season Tickets Clan Stand Package: 3,750 + Includes 4 Clan Stand Season Tickets Enclosed stand package: 4,000 + Includes 4 Enclosure Season Tickets Reserved Seating package: 5,000 + Includes 4 reserved seats to each game in the Grant Thornton Seated Stand. Your reserved seats are also branded with your company logo for the season.
Connacht rugby business club What our members say The Connacht Rugby Business Club is a fantastic opportunity to show our support for our team and to enjoy great benefits. Ronan O Coisdealbha, TG4
Connacht rugby business club What our members say The networking event was excellent and very well attended. We are delighted to see the business club is going from strength to strength. Mark gibbs, dhkn
Connacht Rugby Business Club Members
Other Opportunities - Stadium advertising Whether you are targeting a Tv audience or local market - We have numerous opportunities for you to promote your brand via stadium advertising ranging in price from 1,500 to 9,000 per season, we can make it work for your budget.
Other Opportunities player sponsorship Benefits include: Company logo on the big screen in the Sportsground as the team is announced and when the player scores Company logo beside player profile in the match-day programme Company logo and website link on players web profile One appearance/photo opportunity with your sponsored player at your premises during the season* Use of the Connacht Rugby logo and the term Official Player Sponsor of Connacht Rugby for your marketing purposes Ability to use the new Supporters Offers section in the weekly ezine to the entire Connacht Rugby database on one occasion during season Invitation to 2016/17 squad launch and other sponsor networking events that may take place during the season Priority access to purchase any special match ticket offers and hospitality offers
Thank you. e: Gavin.Duffy@Connachtrugby.ie